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See Inside Jimmy Buffett’s $7.25 Million Palm Beach Home
Another of Jimmy Buffett's sunshine-filled homes located in Palm Beach is up for sale, this time for $7.25 million. The three-bedroom residence, which dates back to 1925, is located just a short walk from the beach. Though the house itself is not enormous, the compact space offers privacy with tall hedges and a white picket gate. Buffett purchased the home back in 2002 for $802,000.
Michigan Inspired These 6 Sippable Summer Cocktails
Tis the season of backyard BBQs and splashing around at Lake Michigan. With all that fun in the sun, it's important to stay hydrated. After recently making a trip "Up North" visiting bucket list Michigan destinations like Torch Lake, the Tunnel of Trees, and Short's Brewing in Bellaire, I'm inspired now more than ever to celebrate my home state in all that I do-- and that includes when I imbibe.
MICHIGAN INVASIVE SPECIES: State Asks You Kill This Bug On Site
There's a new bad guy in the town of Michigan, and it's not road or weather-related. It's the Spotted Lanternfly, and this little invasive species is worthy of the buzz. This winged menace may look pretty at first glance, but it's a genuine threat to the state's agriculture, forests, and natural splendor.
20 of the Most-Attended Rock Tours Ever
Bigger doesn't always mean better, but it sure can be impressive when it comes to tour attendance. For those with enough star power and popularity, performing live becomes something borderline uncontrollable, with tens of thousands of people showing up for each show. "Our concerts do have a lot in common...
LA’s Record Plant Studio to Close After 55 Years
The revered Record Plant studio in Los Angeles is set to close after 55 years, reports stated. The groundbreaking facility – one of the first to feature a "living room" environment for artists instead of lab-like conditions – has been a key part of rock history since in opened in 1969. But commentators suggested it had become a victim of technological changes in the music industry.
Michigan Parents Battle Insurance Company Over Son’s IV Treatment
Brian and Michelle Stackpoole are taking on Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan, but the Grosse Pointe Park couple is facing an uphill battle. Their son Jack has been diagnosed with a brain condition known as PANS, or Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome. The disease caused the nine-year-old to develop tics, an aversion to eating, and he began picking at his skin until it bled.
Michigan, Ohio Rank Among Top ‘Swingers’ States in the Country
You'll hear a lot about "Swing States" in an election year, but unfortunately (or fortunately?) that's not what this article is about. Swinger culture, which became a mainstream conversation topic in the 60s and 70s in the U.S., is still in full... "Swing" across the country, and there are areas where it's even more prevalent than others. In fact, two Upper Midwest States rank among the most popular!
The Best French Fries in Southwest Michigan According to The People Who Live There
HAPPY NATIONAL FRENCH FRY DAY, 2024!! Oh yeah, those beautifully gold and salty potato sticks (or crinkle, or curly, or waffle) that you can either share with the table, or hoard all for yourself. (Don't worry, we don't blame you.) Michigan is known for its food and drink, so naturally,...
The Most High Stakes Game of ‘Paired With An Idiot’ Ever Played
Radio Game Magazine may have named "Name That Blank" as the Best Radio Game for 13 years straight, but our other favorite game to play is "Paired With An Idiot". We tend to play this every few weeks and at live shows, but this week we had a major bet on the table: the loser has to recreate Kelly's thirst trap from over the weekend.
Last “Lawless” Highway in Michigan Finally Receiving a Speed Limit
We all know the rules of the road, and one of the main ones we're expected to follow is the speed limit. Whether it's 15 or 75 MPH, if you keep it at or below that speed, you're likely to have a better time as you travel around the state. But, until this week- there was still one highway in Michigan that was lawless and unregulated, having no speed limit.
Mystery Milkshake Challenge Could Get You A Free Milkshake At This Michigan Restaurant
I'm not going to say that I'm a milkshake expert, but when it comes to the ice cream shop around the corner from my house, I am well aware of what every single flavor tastes like. And if you're like me and you're a lover of all things hand-spun, you may be the perfect person to take on this unique challenge.
Why You Shouldn’t Wear a T-shirt in Swimming Pools This Summer
More and more public pools (and even some private pools) are banning their guests from wearing T-shirts when swimming. But it's not just about keeping a strict dress code or swimmer safety. Why Pools Ban Some Shirts In Pools. It doesn't matter why you'd want to wear a T-shirt while...
Elvis Costello Gets Creative With Band Lineup Following Illnesses
Elvis Costello is rolling with the punches on his 2024 joint tour with Daryl Hall. After two of his band members, Davey Faragher and Charlie Sexton, recently fell ill, Costello performed with just drummer Pete Thomas and pianist Steve Nieve. "Elvis Costello would like to announce that, as two members...
This is the Funniest Thing Happening on Lansing’s Subreddit
As a resident of Lansing, I think one of the best things that you could do for some good laughs is to join the Lansing subreddit. There is something particularly hilarious happening, and it all has to do with the Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge. For those not from the Lansing area,...
3 Michigan Cities Ranked Among the 100 Best BBQ Towns in the US
A new survey ranking the barbecue options in America's 500 biggest cities says 3 of the country's best 100 locations are in Michigan. Granted, we're not up there in the Top 10 with BBQ meccas like Kansas City, Memphis and St. Louis - but Michigan's holding its own. So, what...
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