By PAMELA BARKER
North Palm Beach Life

When it comes to the world of tote bags, I can honestly say, they simply are not all created equally. I know this because I am presently the owner of no less than twenty-five in various sizes, materials and colors.

All of this brings me to EVELYN & KATE tote bags. I am new to this brand and when one arrived for review my first impression was, I was impressed. 

The particular bag I received arrived in a lovely white box, emblazened with their logo, inside a protective bag. The tote is called the Westie, but more about that later.

By GERRY BARKER
North Palm Beach Life
Videos by Gerry Barker

Key West is one of those unique American experiences, like New Orleans or Hollywood. Last week, we had a chance to see how the "Conch Republic" celebrates the holidays when our cruise ship, American Cruise Lines' newest entry in their fleet, American Legend, made a stop there.

Since we were docked overnight, we had extra time to enjoy everything Key West offers, and that included taking a nighttime holiday lights tour on the Old Town Trolley. As Christmas songs played, we went up and down neighborhoods and city streets so decked out you just have to see it for yourself.

Get your Santa on and join the tour!

By GERRY BARKER

Back in the 1940s, the Town of Palm Beach decided it needed to have a dock where boating enthusiasts could park their yachts. As the need got bigger, so did the docks.

Today, as you cross the Royal Palm Bridge from West Palm to Palm Beach, you get a bird's eye view of the state-of-the-art Palm Beach Marina, whose four docks can accommodate boats up to 295 feet long. Like the Town of Palm Beach itself, the marina, located in a residential neighborhood, places a premium on privacy and anonymity, which boat and yacht owners appreciate.

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