What's making news in and around the Village of North Palm Beach.
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Members of the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) came to North Palm Beach Saturday, Sept. 23 to present details of the US-1 MultiModal Corridor Study. The focus of the study is less than 2 percent of the total miles that US 1 runs -- namely, the 42 miles from Boca Raton to Jupiter.
The purpose of the study is to "develop a comprehensive plan to improve transit as well as connect sidewalk and bicycle facilities." READ MORE |
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Cooking With Chef Joe Peebles
The table is set and the guests are arriving. Set against a late afternoon backdrop of sparkling blue waters and sailboats, Sandpiper's Cove Restaurant and Bar is hosting the second in a series of cooking classes, hosted by Executive Chef Joe Peebles. Like previous classes, this dinner party at Old Port Cove in North Palm Beach is a sellout. The theme this time is "The Art of Entertaining," featuring five courses, several of which reflect Peebles' Southern heritage. READ MORE. |
JOE TRINGALI'S BOOK
It's been years in the making, and now it's here. Joe Tringali, North Palm resident, former mayor and founder of the North Palm Beach Yacht Club, is the author of "Yachting Customs and Courtesies" and its companion book, "Registry of Yacht Clubs and Power Squadrons," the only book of its kind.
The deluxe, two-volume set, bound in red leather with gold leaf on the pages, is an exhaustive compendium of yachting and sailing customs, ceremonies and flags.
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It's been years in the making, and now it's here. Joe Tringali, North Palm resident, former mayor and founder of the North Palm Beach Yacht Club, is the author of "Yachting Customs and Courtesies" and its companion book, "Registry of Yacht Clubs and Power Squadrons," the only book of its kind.
The deluxe, two-volume set, bound in red leather with gold leaf on the pages, is an exhaustive compendium of yachting and sailing customs, ceremonies and flags.
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CY SEYMOUR.What does a man do after a 40-year career working with the biggest names and accounts in advertising? If you're Cy Seymour, now 87 years young, you find new worlds to conquer, like art. One of Madison Avenue's fabled "Mad Men" of the Fifties and Sixties, Seymour's Service Art Studio in New York handled high profile accounts for all the top-flight agencies -- such as BBDO and J Walter Thompson. He worked on the original ads for the introduction of the Volkswagen Beetle. His client list included Chanel, RJ Reynolds and Revlon, where he collaborated with photographer Richard Avedon, artist Peter Max and actress/model Catherine Deneuve.
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CUBA!
June 29. That's a date that Terry Thornton, Carnival Cruise Line's Senior VP of Fleet Deployment, has had circled on his calendar for a long time.
That's the day Carnival Paradise departs Tampa for Havana, Cuba, the first of 12 scheduled departures to the Caribbean destination that's been off-limits to Americans for half a century. "It's been a long process," said Thornton, "a learning experience for both the Cuban government and Carnival. Good things take time, but they're worth it."
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June 29. That's a date that Terry Thornton, Carnival Cruise Line's Senior VP of Fleet Deployment, has had circled on his calendar for a long time.
That's the day Carnival Paradise departs Tampa for Havana, Cuba, the first of 12 scheduled departures to the Caribbean destination that's been off-limits to Americans for half a century. "It's been a long process," said Thornton, "a learning experience for both the Cuban government and Carnival. Good things take time, but they're worth it."
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SUSAN BICKEL. For the past 24 years, Susan Bickel has taught science to K-5 students at The Benjamin School here. As of March 14, she acquired some additional responsibilities.
On that day, she was elected to the North Palm Beach city council for a two-year term. Sitting on the pool deck at North Palm Beach Country Club, watching Ellie, her 10-year-old daughter at swimming practice, Ms. Bickel talked about why she made the leap into public office.
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On that day, she was elected to the North Palm Beach city council for a two-year term. Sitting on the pool deck at North Palm Beach Country Club, watching Ellie, her 10-year-old daughter at swimming practice, Ms. Bickel talked about why she made the leap into public office.
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Triple Play Band
Joe Paizzi's love affair with classic rock started early. "I was introduced to it in the ninth grade," Paizzi tells me. "I fell in love with it and have been doing it ever since." Joe plays bass and sings vocals in the group, Triple Play Band.
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Ocean Pines Motel
MELBOURNE BEACH_ We were on a mission: Find an ocean-front getaway that was not too far and pet-friendly. Sounds easy. It wasn't. Our first stop was Google. Google led us to TripAdvisor. And TripAdvisor led us to ... the Ocean Pines Motel in Melbourne Beach.
Located on S. Highway A1A, it's definitely old-school Florida: A tourist court with six, kitchen-equipped, one and two-bedroom units. But what it may lack in pizazz it more than makes up in friendly and inviting. And the location is a knockout -- mere steps away from one of the most beautiful beaches in Florida.
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Dali Exhibit
Onessimo Fine Art, Palm Beach Gardens’ most prestigious fine art gallery, is proud to announce its presentation of Salvador Dali: The Argillet Collection. The collection is on exhibition and available for acquisition at the gallery January 1 through January 31, 2017.
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Brittani Szczecina, executive pastry chef at the Marriott Singer Island Resort and Spa, was the winner on the Food Network's Christmas Cookie Challenge, which aired on Nov. 28. North Palm Beach Life interviewed Brittani about her experience in this podcast. |
Christmas Cookie Challenge
SINGER ISLAND _ Attention foodies -- you may want to circle Nov. 28 on your calendars. That's the night the Food Network will air the 2016 edition of the Christmas Cookie Challenge. Five accomplished bakers will vie for a $10,000 prize and Christmas cookie championship of the world. One of those five competitors is Brittani Szczecina, executive pastry chef at the Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort and Spa.
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Honorary Citizen
Actor/director/filmmaker John Schneider is now an honorary citizen of North Palm Beach. As former mayor and current President Pro Tem Darryl Aubrey told Schneider during the presentation, "That means you don't have to pay taxes." Schneider and his movie production partner, Alicia Allain, are here for his traveling CineFlix Film Festival, featuring a selection of independent movies at the Cobb Theater in Downtown at the Gardens Nov. 14-17.
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Largest Sea Turtle Release
JUNO BEACH _ Hundreds of people crowded onto Juno Beach Tuesday morning to witness Loggerhead Marinelife Center's largest sea turtle release in its history. Hannah Deadman, the Marinelife Center's public relations and communications coordinator, estimated the crowd "at between 400 and 500 people."
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Pumpkin Patch
PALM BEACH GARDENS _ It just wouldn't be Halloween without the annual Trinity United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch. Each year they transform the church grounds into a fall festival, featuring row upon row of pumpkins in all shapes and size. Pumpkins are priced according to size, starting at $2. It's fun all ages, and will definitely put you in the spirit of the Fall season, even in the presence of swaying palms.
Brightline Milestone
WEST PALM BEACH -- Brightline rail service in South Florida took another major step forward on Sept. 30 with the official "topping out" ceremony for its West Palm Beach station. To mark the occasion, Brightline employees, Palm Beach elected officials, construction workers from Moss and Associates and others gathered in the bright Florida sunshine to sign and raise the Brightline yellow flag over the station structure.
THE ALLURE OF CUBA.
Two experts on Cuba -- PHIL THOMPSON, noted outdoor writer, author and fishing guide, and BILLY CAUSEY, a regional director for NOAA -- talk about Cuba and the new opportunities since President Obama begin normalizing relations at a Marine Industries Association dinner in North Palm Beach.
Two experts on Cuba -- PHIL THOMPSON, noted outdoor writer, author and fishing guide, and BILLY CAUSEY, a regional director for NOAA -- talk about Cuba and the new opportunities since President Obama begin normalizing relations at a Marine Industries Association dinner in North Palm Beach.
ZIKA VIRUS. Links to information resources on the Zika virus, including current cases by county, preventable actions you can take and an FAQ.
Meet Zak Sherman, North Palm Beach Library Director
New North Palm Beach Library Director Zak Sherman talks about his background and his ideas for how the library can promote community involvement in this North Palm Beach Life podcast.
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Open for Business in North Palm: Florida Freedivers
When Frank Smith goes fishing, he doesn't pack a rod and reel and tackle box. His gear of choice is a wetsuit and speargun. And instead of a scuba tank, he simply holds his breath.
Smith is among the thousands of devotees who practice freediving, or breath hold diving, along with his other passion, spearfishing. And both are not only his passions, but also his job. Smith works for Florida Freedivers at their newly opened location, 633 Northlake in North Palm Beach. Formerly the location of The Camera Store, its bright aqua-and-white exterior is classic Florida.
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Smith is among the thousands of devotees who practice freediving, or breath hold diving, along with his other passion, spearfishing. And both are not only his passions, but also his job. Smith works for Florida Freedivers at their newly opened location, 633 Northlake in North Palm Beach. Formerly the location of The Camera Store, its bright aqua-and-white exterior is classic Florida.
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Artificial Reefs Create a Win-Win for Wildlife and Water Sports
Photo: Chuck Collins
Over her life, the ship Ana Cecilia experienced both fame and infamy. Once a cargo ship used by cocaine smugglers in Miami, she also was the first cargo ship to visit Cuba in 2012 after a 50-year embargo. This month, she went to her final glory. On July 13, the Ana Cecilia was sunk in 85 feet of water off Lake Worth Inlet to become the newest artificial reef in the Palm Beaches.
The waters off Palm Beach County now host over 150 of these man-made reefs, and that's a good thing, according to Chuck Collins, Executive Director for the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County.
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The waters off Palm Beach County now host over 150 of these man-made reefs, and that's a good thing, according to Chuck Collins, Executive Director for the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County.
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Blue-Green Algae: Symptom of Much Larger Issues
It's not every day that algae tops the news. But when the algae is potentially toxic and causing havoc on Florida's normally pristine beaches, that's news. Such was the case earlier this month when a gooey mass of blue-green algae invaded the beaches around St. Lucie and Martin County, and for a brief time, closed some beaches in Palm Beach County as well.
Chuck Collins, Executive Director of the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, talks about the factors behind the algae problem. READ MORE.
Chuck Collins, Executive Director of the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, talks about the factors behind the algae problem. READ MORE.
Protecting Your Valuables Goes Hi-Tech
SMARTWATER CSI is a new initiative from the North Palm Beach Police that will help residents protect their valuables. All it takes is one drop.
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Sergeant Lou Pearson of the North Palm Police
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License Plate Recognition Cameras Deployed
Captain Angela Dallesandro
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LPR CAMERAS. Cameras that read and record license plates have been deployed around the Village of North Palm. Captain Angela Dallesandro talks about how it will help police catch the bad guys.
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