(Press Release)  (West Palm Beach, FL – July 27, 2026) With the upcoming Florida Primary just weeks away, the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC) is hosting several informative pre- and post-election events:
 
In Person Candidate Forum
Port of Palm Beach Board of Commissioners, Groups 4 & 5
Tuesday, July 28, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
At the Vista Center in West Palm Beach
This free, open Candidates Forum is part of the League’s ongoing mission to provide potential and first-time voters with reliable, responsible, nonpartisan information prior to the primary on August 18 and general election on November 3, 2026. LWVPBC invites all residents and voters to participate at the Vista Center, located at 2300 N. Jog Road in West Palm Beach 33411.

(Press Release) West Palm Beach, Florida (July 13, 2026) — Painter Ralph Coburn (American, (1923 – 2018) first developed his talent surrounded by the Art Deco architecture of South Florida, namely Miami Beach, where the artist was raised.
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The Norton Museum of Art will honor that legacy by featuring Coburn as the first artist in its newly launched Florida Roots exhibition series with the exhibition Ralph Coburn: Land, Sea, Sky, open July 25, 2026 – January 3, 2027.

“Nearly a century ago, Ralph Norton recognized that Florida was both a place of great natural beauty as well as a place of cultural possibility,” said Ghislain d’Humières, the Museum’s Kenneth C. Griffin Director and CEO. “This exhibition continues that vision by looking at how South Florida shaped Ralph Coburn’s work — and by reminding us that this region has long played a meaningful role in the creation of art.”

(Press Release) WELLINGTON, FL – Beat the heat with with affordable, air-conditioned entertainment the entire family can enjoy! CMX Cinemas Wellington at The Mall at Wellington Green is thrilled to announce the Summer Fun Fest, a special movie event featuring family-favorite films, running now through July 30.
 
Screenings will take place Tuesdays through Thursdays at 10 a.m. Tickets are $1.99 for both children and adults.
 
This summer’s lineup includes: 

(Press Release) Palm Beach Gardens, Florida – (July 13, 2026) Celebrating 25 years of artistic excellence, Ballet Palm Beach proudly welcomes LeAnna “Lea” J. Carey and Jessica Cho to the professional ballet company’s Board of Directors.
 
“Entering our twenty-fifth season, Ballet Palm Beach is honored to welcome these outstanding professionals to our Board,” says Founding Artistic and Executive Director, Colleen Smith. “Their experience and dedication to our mission directly supports Ballet Palm Beach’s continued work serving as the county’s own professional ballet company.

By GERRY BARKER
North Palm Beach Life
Photos by Gerry Barker

Fans of Stuart's Fantini's Italian Restaurant, featuring New Haven-style Apizza, will be happy to learn about owner Jimmy Fantin's newest venture, Fantini's Fusion Kitchen, just opened in Palm City.

True to its name, it offers diners a diverse mix of Asian and Mediterranean dishes crafted by  Fantini Hospitality Group Executive Chef Sean Camillo, including many Fantini Italian favorites.

One thing you won't find on the menu is Fantin's signature Apizza. A native of New Haven, CT. -- "the Pizza Capital of the United States" (and you thought it was New York, or Chicago, right?) -- Fantin started his career at New Haven's legendary Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, where he learned the art of making the locally named "Apizza."

"A lot of people thought it would be similar to the other Fantini's," said General Manager Mike Vyterna, "but they failed to read the sign on the front of the building: Fantini's Fusion Kitchen. You have multiple flavors from multiple ethnicities from around the world."

He said Chef Camillo has been working on the restaurant's menu since February, which was inspired by his world travels. "You have French flavors, you have Latin flavors, you have Japanese flavors," said Vyterna. "We try and combine a lot of different flavors to complement the food."

(Press Release) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Natural Movers Foundation and GroundedWPB will launch the inaugural Banyan Dance Festival, a new week-long celebration of dance taking place August 3-8, 2026, throughout West Palm Beach.

Founded by two Palm Beach County-based arts organizations, Banyan Dance Festival was created through a partnership between Natural Movers Foundation and GroundedWPB. Combining their expertise in arts programming, artist development, dance education, and community engagement, founders Ericka Squire, Natural Movers Foundation, and Branndi Lewis, GroundedWPB, envisioned a festival that would strengthen the local dance ecosystem while elevating Palm Beach County as a destination for dance.