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Brightline Just the Ticket for Baseball Fans

2/27/2025

 
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(Press Release) MIAMI (Feb. 27, 2025) - Brightline is seamlessly taking fans out to the ballgame beginning with two sold out Savannah Bananas games at loanDepot park this weekend, March 1 and 2. Guests can easily get there with complimentary HOME RUNNER shuttle service to and from the game when booking a train ticket and hopping on a HOME RUNNER train to and from Brightline MiamiCentral Station. Shuttles depart to the stadium 10 minutes after HOME RUNNER trains arrive and depart the ballpark 45 minutes prior to HOME RUNNER train departures. Look for the “HOME RUNNER” icon next to the train when booking to connect with this special offering. 


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Council Expands Arts Advocacy Efforts

2/26/2025

 
PictureL-R: Sue Ellen Beryl, managing director of Palm Beach Dramaworks; Florida Senator Lori Berman (District 26); Jennifer Sullivan, senior vice president of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
(Press Release) Feb. 26, 2025 (Lake Worth Beach, Fla.) -- When 640 Florida cultural organizations experienced drastic cuts to critical funds last year, leaders at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County rolled up their sleeves and got to work.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s historic 2024 veto of $32 million in arts and cultural grants shocked organizations that rely on this annual funding from the state’s Division of Arts & Culture (DAC). These vetted, dollar-for-dollar matching grants—which organizations often leverage to garner support from private donors—cover vital expenses including salaries, rent and utilities, and community and educational programs. In Palm Beach County, the veto had a $3.1 million impact on 50 organizations, including large institutions like the Norton Museum of Art, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, and Cox Science Center, as well as smaller groups such as Ballet Palm Beach, The Symphonia in Boca Raton, and the Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival.  


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South Beach Cafe Announces New Chef

2/26/2025

 
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(Press Release) MIAMI BEACH (February 26, 2025) -- Mango's Tropical Café South Beach, the iconic Ocean Drive landmark known for its vibrant entertainment, announces the appointment of Byron Rubio as executive chef. Chef Rubio will lead the reimagining of the culinary offerings at Mango's, bringing an exciting new era of elevated fine dining to the renowned South Beach venue.

Chef Rubio’s culinary expertise spans decades, having held prestigious roles at world-class restaurants including Prime 112, Capital Grille, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, and Nusr-Et Steak House. His extensive experience in crafting exceptional dining experiences and revitalizing iconic brands makes him an ideal leader for Mango’s culinary renaissance. As executive chef, he is committed to serving farm-to-table dishes crafted from the finest, locally-sourced ingredients, all made in-house to elevate every guest's dining experience.


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New Development Coming to Pompano Beach

2/26/2025

 
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(Press Release) Milan — November 18th, 2024 -The Armani Group is excited to announce a prestigious partnership with leading South Florida developers to create a landmark residential development in the heart of Pompano Beach. Armani/Casa Residences Pompano Beach will offer a limited collection of 28 residences, each a breathtaking masterpiece.
 
This exclusive enclave seamlessly blends luxurious living with the serenity of its pristine oceanfront location. Residents will experience the unparalleled lifestyle synonymous with Armani – world-renowned elegance and sophistication – in a secluded, private setting.


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Kravis Sets 2025-26 Classical Concert Series

2/26/2025

 
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(Press Release) West Palm Beach, FL (February 26, 2025)—The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the 2025 - 2026 Classical Concert Series (formerly Regional Arts), celebrating its 50th anniversary as South Florida’s largest classical music series, generously sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis.


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Date Set for Carbonell Awards

2/25/2025

 
(Press Release) (South Florida – February 25, 2025) Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theatre & Arts Honors, today announced that the 48th annual awards ceremony will be held on Monday, November 17 at 7:30 pm at the University Theatre on the Boca Raton Campus of Florida Atlantic University. This will be the first time since 1997 that the annual Carbonell Awards ceremony has been held in Palm Beach County.

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Voter League Awards Luncheon Set

2/25/2025

 
PictureKatie Phang
(Press Release) Wednesday, February 26 – Doors Open at 11 am
I STAND WITH THE LEAGUE Luncheon & Awards
At the Marriott West Palm Beach, 1001 Okeechobee Blvd
Featuring a Conversation Between the Recipients of This Year’s Mavericks & Heroes Award
+ Katie Phang, Esq. is the host of The Katie Phang Show, airing Saturdays at 12pm EST on MSNBC. Phang also serves as a Legal Contributor for NBC News/MSNBC, leveraging her significant trial experience to provide analysis and commentary on the latest legal issues across the globe. Phang was a trial attorney and media relations/crisis management consultant who received her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law after earning her B.A. in Political Science (with an International Relations concentration) from Yale University. As a Miami-based trial attorney, she practiced law focusing on commercial litigation, family law, real estate litigation, hospitality litigation, and criminal defense & special investigations.


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American Humane Hosts Sip & Shop Party

2/25/2025

 
PictureDr. Robin Ganzert and Gail Worth with “Cookie”
(Capehart Photography)
(Press Release) PALM BEACH, FL – American Humane Society's CEO and president, Dr. Robin Ganzert, hosted an altruistic evening of unmitigated glamour showcasing fashion designer Carolina Herrera’s new Spring collection on February 20 in Palm Beach.  

Partygoers enjoyed gourmet bites, champagne, and signature cocktails by Nosh Catering while shopping Mrs. Herrera’s hot-off-the-runway Spring/Summer looks. Valentina Rodriguez of A Handful of Letters provided hand-engraved calligraphy for guests who purchased Carolina Herrera accessories. 

A portion of the proceeds from the Sip & Shop will benefit American Humane Society's ongoing 
humanitarian programs that rescue, care and protect the safety, welfare, and well-being of animals around the world.  

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vent sponsors included 
Nosh Catering & Events and A Handful of Letters. 


​Carolina Herrera is located in The Esplanade at 150 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 919-9090 or visit carolinaherrera.com. 

'ArtFest by the Sea' Returning to Juno Beach

2/25/2025

 
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(Press Release) JUNO BEACH, FL (February 25, 2025) The nation’s most “beautiful art festival setting” returns to Juno Beach during the 35th Annual ArtFest by the Sea. A mile-long stretch along the beautiful Atlantic Ocean will be filled with 300 artists and craft artisans on March 8 – 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
 
Produced by the nation’s top outdoor art festival producer, Howard Alan Events, and benefitting the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, thousands of original works of art will be arrayed gallery-style for a mile-long art walk like no other. Celebrating 35 years, the festival includes breathtaking works of art across all mediums, including glasswork, woodwork, paintings, photography, life-sized sculpture, fiber art, mixed media and more. 


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Annual Delray Beach Home Tour Set

2/25/2025

 
PictureThis year’s Home Tour Co-Chairs (L-R) Deborah Dowd, Kari Shipley, and Noreen Payne
(Press Release) Delray Beach, FL (February 25, 2025)—A number of Homeowners in Delray Beach’s beautiful Marina District Neighborhood will be opening their doors to visitors during the 22nd Annual Delray Beach Home Tour benefiting Achievement Centers for Children & Families on March 11, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Delray Beach Home Tour is a unique opportunity to see exquisite interiors of homes and gardens. The homes are announced the day of the event.


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