(PALM BEACH COUNTY NEWS)_Effective immediately, all boat ramps and marinas will be closed to all recreational boating activities to include boat launching, in/out storage activities, and boat rentals in Palm Beach County until further notice. Licensed commercial fishermen who provide food for restaurants and markets, commercial marine operations, and support services are permitted to operate. This order is necessary in response to people gathering in large groups on the sandbars, Intracoastal lands and waterways without observing social distancing to prevent community spread of COVID-19. Marina supply, fueling and service activities necessary to support commercial fishing and commercial marine operations may continue to operate. Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies will be enforcing the closures and monitoring waterways. Closures are being ordered in Palm Beach County and counties to the south to prevent large group gatherings and to protect the health of residents during this emergency. Current guidelines call for gatherings to be limited to groups of 10 or fewer with social distancing of six feet apart. These actions are necessary to slow the community spread of COVID-19. (NEWS RELEASE)_Due to coronavirus, III Forks Steakhouse in Palm Beach Gardens will be closed until further notice. The steakhouse will not be offering carryout or delivery service. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
(NEWS RELEASE)_CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – Doris Italian Market & Bakery locations in Sunrise, Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, Boca Raton and North Palm Beach have adjusted hours to accommodate employees who have been working longer hours to keep up with customer demand. In addition, Doris Italian Market & Bakery is hiring and those interested should inquire at individual locations.
The new hours starting Monday, March 23 are: Monday through Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. During off hours, the stores will continue to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized and the shelves restocked. For more information about Doris, visit email visit www.dorismarket.com. Follow Doris Italian Market on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DorisItalianMarket, Instagram @doris_market and Twitter @DorisMarket. From Communications Manager Ed Cunningham, Village of North Palm Beach_Help is available for small businesses impacted by coronavirus. Florida small businesses impacted by COVID19 may now apply for short-term, interest-free loans through the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program.
Read more for loan eligibility, application details, and how the Florida SBDC can help: GO HERE. (PRESS RELEASE)_Bon appétit! For meat and vegan lovers who prefer to enjoy a mouthwatering meal in the comfort of their own home, III Forks has your taste buds covered. The Palm Beach Gardens steakhouse is now offering convenient curbside pick-up in addition to delivery service. For curbside pick-up service: •Call III Forks with your order •Assign a pickup time •Park in the designated curbside parking area •Call the restaurant when you arrive •Enjoy your meal! To carry out, please call (561) 630-3660. Delivery is available via Postmates at https://postmates.com/merchant/iii-forks-palm-beach-gardens. III Forks is located at 4645 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens. For more information, call (561) 630-3660 or visit 3forks.com. To purchase gift cards, visit 3forks.com/gift-cards/. (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, Fl. (March 17, 2020) - Due to the global health crisis, Brightline will begin operating a modified schedule and close in-station food outlets beginning Wednesday, March 18. The revised schedule will continue to offer hourly service during rush hour and maintain commuter hours Monday - Friday. In total, Brightline will offer 18 weekday trains and 14 weekend trains. We encourage Brightline guests to take proactive steps while using Brightline and other forms of public transit by regularly checking official social media channels and websites for up-to-date scheduling information. Guests can also log onto the Brightline app for mobile pass options and online payment in place of physical transactions. Brightline continues to prioritize the safety and well-being of our teammates and guests and have taken a number of proactive measures including:
Brightline Schedule Changes beginning, Wednesday, March 18: Weekday morning service: Southbound from West Palm Beach at 6:40 a.m., 7:40 a.m., 8:40 a.m., 9:40 a.m and 11:40 a.m. Afternoon southbound service from West Palm Beach at 2:40 p.m., 3:40 p.m., 4:40 p.m. with final daily southbound train at 6:40 p.m. Northbound service from Virgin MiamiCentral beginning at 6:50 a.m., 8:10 a.m., 9:50 a.m., 10:50 a.m. and 11:50 a.m. Northbound service at 4:50 p.m., 5:50 p.m., 6:50 p.m. with the last train at 8:00 p.m. Weekend service: Southbound from West Palm Beach will begin at 7:40 a.m., 9:40 a.m. and 11:40 a.m. and 1:40 p.m. 3:40 p.m. 5:40 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. Northbound from Virgin MiamiCentral will begin at 9:50 a.m., 11:50 a.m., 1:50 p.m., 3:50 p.m., 5:50 p.m., 7:50 p.m. and 9:50 p.m. Brightline Station Updates beginning Wednesday, March 18: All Central Fare restaurants will close until further notice. Joe & The Juice and CAO Bakery & Cafe at Virgin MiamiCentral will remain open through Friday with take-out only during limited hours. Good to Go and Somme Wine kiosks at all Brightline stations will close until further notice. Stations will open 40 minutes prior to the first train departure and close 40 minutes following the last train arrival. (PRESS RELEASE)_(South Florida – March 13, 2020) Donald R. Walters, Esq., board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theatre & Arts Honors, today announced that the 44th awards ceremony scheduled for April 6 at Lauderhill Performing Arts Center has been postponed due to the rising coronavirus pandemic.
“In order to help mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 Virus,” the City of Lauderhill announced yesterday in a news release that it has suspended “all known public gatherings to include special events, sports leagues/practices, shows, concerts, and City and Non-City Public meetings through the end of April.” “The Carbonell Awards was very much looking forward to holding our first ceremony at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center,” says Walters. “Our Board of Directors will meet soon and determine when and where we will eventually publicly celebrate some very talented people and companies.” Several hundred actors, musicians, performers, writers, directors, techies, producers, reviewers, designers, specialty artists, and diehard theater fans are expected to attend the glittery, entertainment-packed event which is South Florida’s version of Broadway’s Tony Awards®. For the upcoming Carbonell Awards, Palm Beach Dramaworks shows earned a record-breaking 29 nominations overall, the most of any theater in the tri-county region. Zoetic Stage received 20 nominations, the most for any theater in Miami-Dade County, and Slow Burn Theatre Company in Fort Lauderdale earned 12 nominations, the most of any theater in Broward County. Out of more than 80 shows that opened in 2019 at regional theaters, 62 were eligible for nominations. Another highlight of the Carbonell Awards will be the awarding of the 2020 Jack Zink Memorial Student Scholarships. The selection of recipients is based on talent, experience and demonstrated commitment to the theater. One student from each of three South Florida counties—Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach—will receive scholarships ranging from $1,000-$3,000. (PRESS RELEASE)_Delray Beach, FL – The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens’ primary concern is the health and protection of our visitors, staff, and volunteers. We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and following the protocols and best practices outlined by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Palm Beach County Department of Health.
During this time, the Morikami is open for daily visitation. However, to ensure a safe and healthy space for all to enjoy, we are suspending public programs and large gatherings (inclusive of our annual Hatsume Fair) scheduled from March 16 through April 30, 2020. Morikami will continue to reevaluate and reassess as information about the virus and its impact on public health is presented. The Morikami offers a unique source of beauty, contemplation, and well-being. We invite visitors to share this experience, particularly in these uncertain times. If you are not feeling well, or if you are uncomfortable in the current environment, we understand and look forward to seeing you soon at a later date. For the most up-to-date information regarding museum operations, please visit us online at morikami.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. For more information, visit morikami.org or call (561) 495-0233. Boat Show Update:
“Effectively immediately, the Palm Beach International Boat Show and Superyacht Show Palm Beach have been postponed until further notice. Adhering to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and City of West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James’ recommendation to suspend all mass gatherings over contagion concerns, we fully support the decision as the health and safety of our visitors, community, exhibitors, staff and vendors is our top priority. We are currently working with the City of West Palm Beach to identify a new date. We wish to thank our city officials and the boating community for their ongoing support.” Sincerely, Andrew Doole President, Informa U.S. Boat Shows, Informa Markets George Gentile President, Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, Inc. (PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – March 13, 2020) The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts announces that it is closing effective today through March 30 due to the COVID-19 Virus.
“We have been closely monitoring the progression of the virus and that led us to making the difficult but necessary decision to suspend all performances and events through March 30,” says Judith Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer. “Our top priority as always is the health and safety of all those who visit the Kravis Center, our staff, volunteers and artists, and in this spirit we have made this important decision.” “While we have had a number of cancellations by artists, we have notified those that are still scheduled to perform during the closure period. We also are diligently working to reschedule suspended performances and hope to eventually announce new dates,” she adds. “Going forward, we will continue to carefully monitor and reevaluate the situation as we get closer to March 30.” How to Get Refunds: Ticket holders for suspended shows will automatically receive refunds to their original method of payment. Purchases made by check or cash will receive a refund within three or four weeks. |
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