(BRIGHTLINE NEWS)_In advance of Mother’s Day, Brightline and Lilly Pulitzer, two beloved lifestyle brands born in the Sunshine State, have partnered to host an all-day event on Saturday, May 4th to spoil Lilly-loving moms. The event, priced at $75 per person for Miami departures (12:15pm) and $60 per person for Fort Lauderdale departures (12:35pm), features:
Once at the store, guests will be treated to a special discussion from Lilly Pulitzer representatives who will share the current collection and discuss the brand’s unique history. Worth Avenue historian, Rick Rose, will also be on hand to share historical tidbits about the brand’s creator, as well as its connection to the railroad industry. Moms and families are encouraged to wear their favorite Lilly Pulitzer threads for the fun-filled day. Looks like the North Palm Marina is a great nesting spot for Lamborghinis. Owners of the exotic car had a perfect day to take a cruise on Saturday. (NBPL Photo)
(VIRGIN TRAINS NEWS)_On April 5, the Florida Development Finance Corp. board approved Virgin Trains USA request to act as the conduit to sell $950 million in private activity bonds to fund the Phase 2 expansion to Orlando.
“We appreciate the work of the FDFC board and staff. Virgin Trains will be a transformative project that will help Florida stay economically competitive while bringing thousands of jobs and tremendous economic impact to the state. We have seen incredible support for this project and are confident it will bring a necessary public benefit to the millions of Florida residents and visitors.” – Ben Porritt, SVP of Corporate Communications for Brightline. (PRESS RELEASE)_Ease the pain of Tax Day with an escape to Parrot Key Hotel & Villas in Key West. In January 2019, Parrot Key Hotel & Villas reopened following a multimillion-dollar renovation bringing refurbished and redesigned villa accommodations and amenities to the property. The 148-room hotel features a variety of 1, 2 and 3-bedroom guest rooms, four pools and The Grove Kitchen & Bar, the hotel’s signature restaurant. Live the “Island Life” and visit Parrot Key Hotel & Villas to celebrate the end of tax season. Save or Splurge: Tax Day Offer: Reserve now through April 15, 2019 and enjoy 15% off your trip or upgrade to a premier guestrooms or suite (valid through September 3, 2019). Book a stay between April 7 and April 14, 2019 and receive an additional 10% discount . YMCA Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza Date: Saturday, April 20 Time: 11 a.m. Cost: Free Grab your Easter basket and hop over to the YMCA of the Palm Beaches for a super fun, outdoor holiday egg hunt. Children ages 2-11 and their families will search for colorful eggs and take home prizes for the most eggs collected. The YMCA will have a limited amount of complimentary baskets and families are encouraged to bring their own. For more information, contact the YMCA of the Palm Beaches at (561) 968-9622 or visit ymcapalmbeaches.org. The YMCA is located at 2085 South Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach. (BRIGHTLINE NEWS)_Tortuga Music Festival kicks off on Fort Lauderdale Beach next weekend from April 12 – 14, 2019. For those looking to avoid post-festival traffic, Brightline will be offering special late-night trains from Fort Lauderdale to Miami and West Palm Beach. Festival-goers can book directly via gobrightline.com. Please see late-night train times below and let me know if you can include in any round ups surrounding the festival. To Miami: Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Departs FTL at 10:44 p.m.; arrives in Miami at 11:20 p.m. To West Palm Beach: Saturday & Sunday only: Departs FTL at 10:42 p.m.; arrives in WPB at 11:25 p.m. (PRESS RELEASE)_Enjoy running along scenic A1A at the 8th Annual Run 4 The Sea and support Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s mission of sea turtle and ocean conservation! This timed four-mile race begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, and is open to runners and walkers.
Race participants are invited to stay and enjoy the post-race celebration with breakfast, vendors, kids’ activities, and more! Awards are presented to the top overall male and female, master male and female and top three male and female in 13 age groups. Runner gift bags and finisher medals are given to ALL participants. Cost: $40 - price increase to $45 after May 14 - includes a sport style participant t-shirt and custom finisher medal. News from Sandpiper's Cove Restuarant and Bar in Old Port Cove: (PRESS RELEASE)_Coconut Creek, FL – On Sunday, April 21st, mark your calendars for Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s Easter Feasting Event. The Casino creates an upscale ambiance that always exceeds expectation. Hopping into their fun-filled festivities will be an unforgettable Easter. Don’t keep all your eggs in one basket as this holiday event will be offered at four of the casino’s popular dining venues. NYY Steak NYY Steak, the property’s fine dining restaurant has set the bar with their trendy interior design featuring the past to present Yankee’s Signature Wall. Chef Paul Youngstrand, will offer special brunch and dinner menus. The brunch (priced at $85 per person) will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will include a fresh seafood station, salad and soup station, pancake station, eggs and omelet station, chef-attended carving station, tasting selections, a dessert, crepes, and bananas foster station as well as a mimosas and Bloody Mary bar. The dinner (served from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.) will include such items as a spring salad, as well as pan-seared halibut and dry-aged prime rib. Entertainment will be provided by Neil Freestone. Reservations are recommended for both brunch and dinner. Please call (954) 935-6699. Sorrisi Sorrisi, which offers an exquisite Italian dining experience that impresses any palate. Chef Shannon Weiberg will offer delightful Easter specials such as an a la carte or a prix fixe menu for $85 per person from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The menu will include sausage white bean with broccoli rabe soup, a grilled peach and burrata salad appetizer, a choice of scallops with blood orange gastrique or spring lamb and peas as an entrée, and lemon-blueberry bread pudding for dessert. For reservations, please call (954) 585-5379. Fresh Harvest This restaurant brings a twist of farm style cuisines into the upbeat casino world which elevates tingling taste buds and fine dining experiences. Chef Jarrod Campbell will serve an Easter brunch from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. ($42 per person; $17 for children 10 and under). It includes endless mimosas as well as sparkling wine and house wine and one pound of crab legs. The chef-inspired holiday favorites include oven roasted turkey; prime rib; slow-roasted brisket, charred NY strip; assorted sushi, house-made breakfast sausage and bacon, French toast and pancakes, and eggs Benedict, as well as a wide variety of desserts and pastries. 1st Street Deli Authentic New York-style delicatessen brings a hop, skip and jump into some Easter fun, opening from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. This unique dining will offer a delicious menu with specials like seafood cioppino soup, spring salad, grilled swordfish, spring lamb chops, and a lemon-strawberry square for dessert. Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is located at 5550 NW 40th Street, Coconut Creek, Florida. For more information, call (954) 977-6700 or visit CasinoCoco.com. |
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