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Voter League Sets Hot Topic Luncheon

12/24/2025

 
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(Press Release) (West Palm Beach, FL – December 23, 2025) The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC) is inviting interested members and supporters to the first two information-packed Hot Topic Luncheons in 2026.
 
Wednesday, January 21 / 11 am to 1 pm
Beyond the Headlines: Property Taxes Explained
What is all the talk about cutting property taxes in Florida? What will it mean for local governments that rely on that money and where will their funding come from? What will the impact be on residents and visitors? These critical questions and more will be answered at this Hot Topics Luncheon.




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January Events at the Morikami

12/22/2025

 
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(Press Release) DELRAY BEACH, FL – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is pleased to welcome returning guests and new visitors alike with a plethora of exciting, culturally-enriched programming, from adult workshops and classes to breathtaking art exhibits, family fare, and more. 

January workshops, classes, and demonstrations:


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Tulā Sets New Year's Eve Celebration

12/19/2025

 
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(Press Release) ​SINGER ISLAND, FL – Tulā at Amrit Ocean Resort will present “A Gemstone Affair,” an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration on December 31. Pop the cork and countdown to 2026 with sumptuous coastal cuisine, live entertainment, fireworks, and dancing under the stars.
 
Guests may choose from three dinner seatings at Tulā, each featuring a chef-curated menu and a complimentary glass of champagne to jump-start new year’s resolutions. Seatings are 5-7 p.m., and 9 p.m.-12 a.m. The ultimate VIP New Year’s Eve Party, from 9 p.m.-2 a.m., will include a live DJ and four-piece band, gourmet dining, premium open bar, dancing under the stars, and an epic midnight fireworks display on the pool terrace.
 
For “A Gemstone Affair” reservations, click HERE.
 
For more information or to make a reservation, call (561) 209-7255 or visit amritocean.com/holiday-happenings.
 
Tulā at Amrit Ocean Resort is located at 3100 N. Ocean Drive, Riviera Beach, FL. For more information or reservations, call (561) 209-7255 or visit tulaocean.com.  

Stanza Coming to Palm Beach Gardens

12/19/2025

 
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(Press Release) ​PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL – There's a new name on the nightlife scene. Introducing Stanza, the latest concept from celebrated restaurateur Angelo Abbenante, opening this December in Alton.
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Nestled beside his family's beloved Italian restaurant, Lynora's, Stanza is an intimate speakeasy and cocktail lounge where old-world romance meets modern indulgence.
 
"I'm an Italian romantic at heart, so creating a place where nights turn into memories just made sense. An elevated evolution of Spazio, designed with the Palm Beach Gardens crowd in mind."


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Celebrate New Year's at Café Centro

12/19/2025

 
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(Press Release) (West Palm Beach, FL – December 18, 2025) To welcome the arrival of 2026 with a memorable musical flourish, Café Centro will present two NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER PARTIES: one starting at 6:00 pm and one starting at 9:30 pm on Wednesday, December 31, at 2409 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach.
 
In addition to Chef Fausto’s savory 4-course selection of fine dining menu items, Café Centro will present rousing, year-ending performances by several of its most popular entertainers:


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Sun and Stars Film Festival Returns

12/19/2025

 
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(Press Release) (West Palm Beach, FL – December 19, 2025) The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival© (SASIFF), presented by MorseLife, returns for a fourth season next month offering hot, new, award-winning movies from all over the world, kicking off with the delightful and heartfelt coming-of-age comedy ETHAN BLOOM. Director Herschel Faber and screenwriter Maylen Dominguez will attend the glittery Opening Night on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd in West Palm Beach 33401.
 
As part of the Opening Night activities, SASIFF will officially present the inaugural Donald M. Ephraim/Terri Sriberg Award for Cinematic Excellence to Film Commissioner Michelle Hillery, who heads the Palm Beach County TV & Film Commission. The award is named after the festival’s respected co-founders, who are cultural philanthropists and confirmed film buffs.


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Christmas Comes Early for BBBS Kids

12/18/2025

 
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(Press Release) ​West Palm Beach, FLA. (Thursday, December 18, 2025) – Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Palm Beach and Martin Counties in partnership with Macy’s, recently held a private holiday experience with over one hundred kids across Macy’s locations in Palm Beach and Martin Counties.

What began 16 years ago in Macy’s at Treasure Coast Square Mall with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties has now become the catalyst for a statewide event.

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Mounts Hosting Winter Plant Sale and Festival

12/18/2025

 
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(Press Release) (West Palm Beach, FL – December 18, 2025) Mounts Botanical Garden will host its ever-popular and continually growing Winter Plant Sale & Festival on Saturday and Sunday, February 14 and 15, 2026, at the Garden in West Palm Beach.
 
Whether you’re an avid gardener, plant curious, or simply looking to enjoy a beautiful day outdoors with your family and friends, Mounts Botanical Garden’s Winter Plant Sale & Festival offers a full weekend to discover, shop, and enjoy nature’s beauty.


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Morris Named Woman Volunteer of the Year

12/17/2025

 
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Jeannine Morris, winner of Woman Volunteer of the Year, with her supporters from Place of Hope. Morris was the Place of Hope nominee. (Coastal Click Photography)
(Press Release) BOCA RATON, FL, December 16, 2025– Jeannine Morris, who was the nominee for Place of Hope at the Leighan and David Rinker Campus, was named Woman Volunteer of the Year at The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) Woman Volunteer of the Year annual luncheon. Mrs. Morris was chosen from among 40 outstanding women volunteers nominated by non-profits around Palm Beach and Northern Broward counties for the prestigious award. More than 900 people attended the lavish event.

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'On the Town' Premiere Event Set

12/17/2025

 
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(Press Release) ​BOYNTON BEACH, FL — South Florida PBS (WPBT, WXEL, and the Health Channel) invites the community to attend a special advance screening of the newest episode of On the Town in The Palm Beaches: Palm Beach Originals on Thursday, December 18, at 6:30 PM at the South Florida PBS studios in Boynton Beach.

This new episode celebrates iconic Palm Beach County institutions that have stood the test of time, including the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, Lake Worth Playhouse, Armory Art Center, Old Key Lime House, and more.

Guests are invited to enjoy a pre-screening reception featuring live music by Dakota Dawkins, complimentary drinks, and light bites. Following the reception, attendees will be among the first to view the full episode. The evening will conclude with a Q&A session with host Frank Licari and the On the Town production team, as well as an exclusive viewing of South Florida PBS’s latest immersive experience, Egyptian Pharaohs: From Cheops to Ramses II, now open at the South Florida PBS studios.


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