(PRESS RELEASE)_DELRAY BEACH, FL – On March 10, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens celebrated the rededication of its original museum building, the Yamato-kan. Descendants of the original Yamato Colony, County officials, museum administrators and dignitaries, as well as the Deputy Consul General of Japan in Miami gathered on Yamato-kan Island for a ribbon-cutting event in order to commemorate this auspicious occasion. The newly renovated Yamato-kan, modeled after a pristine Japanese villa, features exhibition rooms embracing an open-air landscaped courtyard and karesansui (Japanese for a dry rock garden). Visitors can view digitized archives, experience rotating exhibits, watch short documentaries on the Yamato colonists, George Morikami, and the museum's acclaimed garden designer, Hoichi Kurisu. Renovation of the Yamato-kan was made possible by a grant from The Freeman Foundation and a special gift from Mitsubishi Electric HVAC. Entry to the Yamato-kan is free with paid admission. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org. (PRESS RELEASE)_DELRAY BEACH, FL – Executive chef Jordan Stilley wants you to eat more fruit. The acclaimed chef of City Oyster & Sushi Bar in Delray Beach has recently rolled out new fruit-friendly desserts that are the perfect ending to any gastronomic celebration. Inspired by Japan's soufflé-style confections, Chef Stilley's Japanese Cloud Cheesecake ($11) is a melt-in-your-mouth showstopper featuring lychee fruit, mango, fresh mint, and mango coulis. When City Oyster patrons kept begging for cream pie, Stilley turned the popular Individual Banana Cream Pie ($12.50) special into a full-time favorite. The vertical masterpiece is loaded with brûléed bananas, fresh cream, and a rich caramel sauce. City Oyster is located at 213 E. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach. For more information, visit cityoysterdelray.com or call (561) 272-0220. (PRESS RELEASE)_National Cocktail Day is taking place Friday, March 24 and what better way to celebrate than with a Floral Buzz? LoLa 41 in Palm Beach and LoLa 42 in Boston, a vibrant restaurant that specializes in cuisines from the 41st and 42nd parallel respectively, will showcase its featured drink, the Floral Buzz Cocktail, a delicious blend of Jamaican aged rum, cognac, and elderflower liquor mixed with lemon and lime, honey, and chamomile. With the Spring equinox also taking place next week, the floral aroma offers the perfect lead into the warmer months ahead.
(PBTV)_There is no better place to visit during spring break than the warm sandy beaches of beautiful Palm Beach County, Florida. We invite you to spend your vacation time with us! With 40 miles of pristine beaches, endless activities, local culture & unforgettable cuisine, you can find the perfect accommodations for everyone in The Palm Beaches.
(PRESS RELEASE)_Miami Gardens, Fla. (March 17, 2023) – Hard Rock Stadium and Brightline announced a partnership that provides guests with dedicated transportation options to attend major upcoming sporting events at the venue, including the 2023 Miami Open presented by Itaú and Miami Dolphins home games for the 2023-2024 season. “We are excited for this unique partnership with Brightline to offer convenient and accommodating transportation options that bring visitors directly to Hard Rock Stadium,” said Miami Dolphins & Hard Rock Stadium Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer Jeremy Walls. “We recognize that transportation accessibility is essential for an enhanced fan experience and we hope this collaboration with Brightline will provide fans with a smoother and more seamless way to attend our events.” (PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – March 17, 2023) The League of Women Voters of Florida and the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC) will be co-hosting a FREE Community Conversation highlighting VOTING RIGHTS RESTORATION. Speakers will address a range of topics related to helping returning citizens (persons with felony convictions) restore their voting rights in Florida.
The in-person public event will be on Wednesday, March 29, 6:30 pm, at Gaines Park, 1501 N. Australian Avenue in West Palm Beach (33401). The Community Conversation will feature a panel discussion of stakeholders who are able to address the most important issues affecting people impacted by the criminal justice system, including returning citizens. Currently, the state of Florida has no statewide database or one-stop system in place to give returning citizens assurances about their voting eligibility and/or flag those who attempt to register to vote by genuine mistake before penalties are handed down. Volunteer attorneys and experts will also attend this FREE Community Conversation to aid in informing returning citizens about their rights; determining what fines, costs, restitution, and fees might be outstanding; and getting registered to vote. This Community Conversation of VOTING RIGHTS RESTORATION will be accessible online via livestream on: Facebook.com/LWVFlorida. For more information, please visit www.LWVFL.org or email info@LWVFL.org. (PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – March 16, 2023) Ballet Palm Beach is taking everyone into the fairy realm with its 2022/2023 season finale production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and Other Works. The magical performances take place March 31 – April 2 at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are on sale now at kravis.org. Based on William Shakespeare’s timeless tale of love and mischief, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” transports audiences into the forest where a pair of lovers unwittingly get caught in the middle of a quarrel between Oberon, the king of the fairies, and the fairy queen, Titania. Oberon’s plot to win back his queen goes wildly astray when the mischievous Puck gets involved, leading to a merriment of mix-ups and delight – all brought to life through enchanting ballet. The magic continues following “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” when Ballet Palm Beach presents its heralded, original performance of “Mozart Intermezzo,” showcasing the beauty, strength and talent of the long-running, professional ballet company. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and Other Works takes the stage Friday, March 31 at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 1 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 2 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Performances take place at the Marshall E. Rinker Playhouse in the Kravis Center, located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Tickets are $45 and may be purchased online at the official Kravis Center website kravis.org, or by phone at 561.832.7469 (PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – March 16, 2023) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting three week-long programs in July for nature curious youngsters ages 7 to 11. Garden Explorers Summer Camp offers science-based fun and nature experiences, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3 pm, July 10-14, July 17-21, and July 24-28. “Eco-conscious and green-leaning kids can register for one, two, or all three weeklong camps because each one will offer something new and different,” promises Mounts Curator Director Rochelle Wolberg. “Activities will take place both outside and indoor, so campers will have access to a cool, dry space in the event of excessive heat or rain.” (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI (March 16, 2023) – Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, continues to connect South Florida with enhanced first and last mile mobility options. Starting today, Brightline+ is now offering guests new bi-directional fixed-route shuttles with available pick ups at Miami International Airport (MIA), Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and three destinations in Miami Beach. Each shuttle will provide transfers to respective Brightline stations. The new shuttle service operates on a fixed route schedule with designated locations, is trackable and does not require advance reservations. One-way rides are a flat rate of $10 per person and can be paid for upon boarding shuttles. Live Airport Connector shuttle status can be tracked by clicking here. New Brightline Airport Connector and Beach Express Shuttles Pickup and Drop Off Locations are the following: MIA Airport Connector Stops: Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday 8 a.m. - 12 a.m.
(PRESS RELEASE)_The YMCA of the Palm Beaches announced a $46 million capital project, in partnership with the Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation department, that will relocate and dramatically expand its flagship branch.
In 2021, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to approve a 50-year ground lease to the YMCA of the Palm Beaches, allowing the nonprofit to build a state-of-the-art community center and Olympic-style skate park next to the County’s new aquatic facility, which the Y will manage. This historic public private partnership replicates a successful model replicated in other municipalities with YMCA. The new facilities will be located at Lake Lytal Park, just off Southern Boulevard. The new Y will feature a 55,000 square foot community center; Olympic-style Skate Park & Gym designed by Team Pain; and the Y PreSchool Academy - all of which will serve four times as many individuals and families in Palm Beach County than the current facility. A hallmark feature of the new YMCA Community Center will be its Youth Engagement and Resource Center. The Center will be wholly focused on mentoring young people between the ages of 12 and 22, a critically underserved population in Palm Beach County. Some of the features of the Center include a STEM lab, music studio, art studio and a culinary arts kitchen. Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation will also construct a new, premier Aquatic Center - with a FlowRider Surfing pool - adjacent to the new YMCA. Construction on Phase 1 of the two-phase project is expected to begin in late 2023. For additional information, visit ymcapalmbeaches.org and follow on Facebook and Instagram @ymcapalmbeaches. |
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