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Hilton West Palm Beach Rolls Out Fall Travel Perks

9/23/2025

 
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(Press Release) WEST PALM BEACH, FL (September 23, 2025) – In South Florida, the sunshine doesn’t take a season off—and neither does the fun at Hilton West Palm Beach. The idyllic AAA Four Diamond, 400-room retreat in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach is turning up the heat with festive fall packages, flavorful programming, and an array of events and activations for locals and travelers alike.


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Mounts Garden Sets Halloween Events

9/23/2025

 
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(Press Release) ​(West Palm Beach, FL – September 23, 2025) Mounts Botanical Garden is inviting families, neighbors, and friends of all ages to two special pre-Halloween events next month.
 
Sunday, October 12
HOWL-O-WEEN Dogs’ Day in the Garden
9:00 am to 4:00 pm (last entry at 3 pm)
FREE for Mounts Members & AHS Reciprocal Program Members
$20 for adults; $18 for seniors, college students and military with IDs, $13 for ages 6 to 17, FREE for children under age 6
Note: Dogs are FREE for Mounts members and $5 for nonmembers.
This dog-and-family-friendly event is held monthly throughout the Garden, but next month Mounts is inviting dogs (and owners if they wish) to dress in Halloween costumes for a relaxed garden stroll. There are many great spots to capture family photos for posting online with #mountsbotanicalgarden.


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Maltz Theatre Unveils Education Center

9/23/2025

 
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October Events at the Norton Museum

9/23/2025

 
Picture Haiqiong Deng - Art After Dark (Norton Museum)
(Press Release) The Norton Museum of Art is at 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Admission: Free for Members; $18, general public; $15, seniors (60+); $5, students (with valid school ID); $10 Art After Dark, adults and seniors, $5, students. Info: (561) 832-5196 or www.norton.org.

EXHIBITIONS

Art and Life in Rembrandt’s Time: Masterpieces from The Leiden Collection – October 25-March 29.

Artists’ Jewelry: From Cubism to Pop, the Diane Venet Collection – Through October 5.


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Mall Announces Opening of Executive Leather

9/23/2025

 
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(Press Release) ​WELLINGTON, FL – The Mall at Wellington Green is pleased to announce the grand opening of Executive Leather, a specialty retailer offering fine leather goods, exotic belts, and one-of-a-kind accessories for men and women. The 1,210-square-foot store officially opened in June 2025.


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Snow Featured Speaker at WAS

9/22/2025

 
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(Press Release) The Wellington Art Society is pleased to announce their October’s featured speaker, Evan Snow who is the Co-Founder of Zero Empty Spaces, where he drives strategic growth and partnerships to turn vacant commercial properties into affordable artist studios and cultural hubs. 

Zero Empty Spaces is benefiting everyone involved. Evan explains how this initiative revitalizes areas by providing artists with a place to work, boosting local economies, and creating more dynamic communities. Learn how Zero Empty Spaces is using the power of art to breathe new life into communities and foster a sense of creativity and vibrancy. 

Join us for a fun evening with our speaker, raffle prizes, artists spotlight, and refreshments

For more about our featured speaker, please visit: https://www.zeroemptyspaces.com/

Philanthropy Tank Hosts Annual Golf Outing

9/22/2025

 
PictureL-R: Evan Deoul, Steve Bassett, Todd Rubzin and Bruce Eisenberg
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(Press Release) Palm Beach Gardens, FL – Philanthropy Tank brought together community leaders, philanthropists, and supporters for a day of golf, networking, and impact at its annual Philanthropy Tank Golf Outing, held on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the world-renowned Champions course at PGA National Resort.

The outing drew more than 60 golfers and guests for a memorable day on the greens. Participants enjoyed an exclusive experience at one of golf’s most celebrated courses, home of the PGA TOUR’s Cognizant Classic, while supporting Philanthropy Tank’s mission of fueling the next generation of CHANGEmakers.


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New, Expanded Amante's to Open

9/22/2025

 
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As any dyed-in-the-wool Broward resident will tell you, the original Amante’s was a slice of New York heaven in Deerfield Beach and not just figuratively but literally as the restaurant served a robust menu of soulful Italian-American fare as well as co-owner Bob Amante’s killer NY-style pies. From 2006 to 2019, the restaurant drew a packed house nightly as drawn by the food as the old school vibe and warm, family-fueled hospitality. In October 2025, the new, refined and expanded Amante’s – still owned/operated by the Amante family (husband and wife Bob and Cristina with son, Nunzio) – will open at 2009 NE 2nd Street in a gorgeous new space just steps from its original location. In cooperation with operating partners Eddie & Christina Pozzuoli – the seasoned restaurateurs behind P Hospitality Management –Amante’s will sport a bright new look; the same craveable menu of Italian-American favorites, including Bob’s pizza; indoor & outdoor dining, a private dining room; buzzy indoor/outdoor bar and a separate speakeasy-style entrance strictly for takeout orders. With roots in the restaurant industry going back to 1975 and preparing to launch a splashy new incarnation in 2025, the Amante family is preparing for a truly memorable 50th anniversary!


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Voter League Sets Free Presentation

9/22/2025

 
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(Press Release) (West Palm Beach, FL – September 22, 2025) The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC) today invited the public to an informative, eye-opening presentation at the Mandel Public Library in downtown West Palm Beach:
 
STATE OF THE FLORIDA GIRL REPORT
A Community Call to Action
Hosted in Partnership with the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida
Thursday, October 16, 3 to 5 pm
 
Elle Harrington, Chief Advancement Officer of the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida, will discuss the revealing findings of the 80-page, peer-reviewed study on the pressures that girls face, the toll it takes, and what needs to be done to make a difference. From mental health and academic achievement to safety and support systems, the data reveals urgent trends that demand attention.
 
A highlight of this informative event will be a dynamic panel featuring Karen Brill, Chair of the Palm Beach County School Board; Annie McGrath, LWVPBC member, educator, Miss South Florida Fair 2025; and a Girl Scout sharing her living experience.
 
This event is more than a presentation—it’s a launchpad for change. While admission is FREE, advance registration is required due to limited seating. To register, please visit lwvpbc.org.
 
For additional information, please email [email protected].

Kravis Center Announces Blues-Rock Performer

9/22/2025

 
PictureJoanne Shaw-Taylor (Kravis Center)
(Press Release) West Palm Beach, FL (September 22, 2025) -- The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts announced that tickets for blues-rock sensation JOANNE SHAW-TAYOR will go on sale Friday, September 26 at 10 a.m. online and at 12 p.m. at the Box Office or by calling 561.832.7469.


About JOANNE SHAW-TAYOR:
JOANNE SHAW-TAYOR was discovered by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics at the age of 16, quickly earning a spot on tour with his supergroup, D.U.P., and launching a remarkable career. Celebrated for her extraordinary guitar skills, Joanne has garnered acclaim from notables like Jimmy Cliff, Joe Bonamassa, Stevie Wonder and Annie Lennox. By her 30s, she became one of the most sought-after guitarists in rock. 


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