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First Horizon Wins Volunteer Organization of the Year
First Horizon Corporation announced that it has been awarded the prestigious title of Volunteer Organization of the Year by Junior Achievement of South Florida. This recognition is a testament to the bank’s unwavering dedication to promoting financial literacy and empowering communities through financial education. First Horizon Bank has been actively involved in teaching financial literacy classes, aiming to equip individuals […] The post First Horizon Wins Volunteer Organization of the Year first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Red Meat Lover’s Club “Meating”
The Red Meat Lover’s Club , a South Florida-based business dining club, has announced that it is hosting a charity dinner at New York Prime Steakhouse in Boca Raton. The “Meating” will benefit the Jordan Avi Ogman Foundation, which was created by David and Stacey Ogman to save their 7-year-old child’s life after being diagnosed with TECPR2, a rare, fatal […] The post Red Meat Lover’s Club “Meating” first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Loggerhead Marinelife Center Named #1
Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) is honored to be voted as the No. 1 “Best Free Attraction” in USA Today’s 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The winners were announced on Wednesday, June 26, after four weeks of online voting by the public. USA Today’s panel of travel experts and public votes selected the Center from among 20 nationwide nominees. Other nominees […] The post Loggerhead Marinelife Center Named #1 first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Big Dog Ranch Camp and Retreat
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Mentoring Program will bring 80 kids to enjoy a day full of activities at Big Dog Ranch Rescue. The all day camp/retreat allows the kid’s time to work with the rescue dogs and puppies. Participants will learn how to properly care for dogs by grooming, walking, washing, feeding and learning how to train them […] The post Big Dog Ranch Camp and Retreat first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
SHAKESPEARE SUMMER INTENSIVE
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is delighted to introduce the Shakespeare Summer Intensive, a transformative program designed to immerse students in the world of Shakespeare while honoring the legacy of Mr. Alan Lebow, co-founder of the program’s sponsor, Kids’ Dreams, Inc. The five-day program begins on July 1 and offers an unparalleled opportunity for students to delve into […] The post SHAKESPEARE SUMMER INTENSIVE first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
“Saving Sanctuary”
Crowds gathered for a special screening of the new independent short film “Saving Sanctuary, directed & produced by local filmmaker Grace Marrero. The film follows Busch Wildlife Sanctuary’s 3-year journey of building a new wildlife sanctuary from the ground up and relocating over 200 animals. Busch Wildlife Sanctuary purchased the new, 19.4-acre Jupiter Farms site in November 2020—about three times […] The post “Saving Sanctuary” first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
S.A.L.T.Y.
The West Palm Beach Fishing Club took to the water to help cultivate the next generation of responsible young anglers. It’s all part of the S.A.L.T.Y. Youth Fishing Program, supported by the Palm Beach County Fishing Foundation. Each child receives a rod, tackle and gear as part of the program. With the assistance of S.A.L.T.Y. volunteers, the kids learned to […] The post S.A.L.T.Y. first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Record-Breaking Spay Day
There’s no denying Peggy Adams Animal ni Rescue League free spay day was an overwhelming success! Ten veterinarians and 12 veterinary students provided a record breaking 669 community cats with free spay and neuter surgery. And it all happened in just a single day. The organization’s first TNVR (Trap Neuter Vaccinate Return) Spay Day of the year has made a […] The post Record-Breaking Spay Day first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
4th on Flagler
Get ready for a “Red, White and True” celebration at this year’s 4th on Flagler festivities in downtown West Palm Beach. The event is the largest waterfront Independence Day celebration in South Florida, and more than 50,000 people are expected to attend. The 4th on Flagler will run from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. The fireworks will […] The post 4th on Flagler first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Retiring Old Glory
The American flag symbolizes freedom, strength, valor and justice. When it becomes tattered and can no longer serve as a symbol of the United States, the U.S. Flag Code says it should be retired in a dignified manner. The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County has made it easy for residents to retire old American flags. Please drop them […] The post Retiring Old Glory first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
TGH Foundation Fund Helps East Coast Patients Access Cutting-Edge Care
Since 2020, TGH has been creating a framework of state-of-the-art services connecting patients in Palm Beach and Martin counties with the expertise and innovation of a preeminent academic health system. This has been great news for patients on Florida’s East Coast needing a higher level of care. With a clear path to TGH, patients no longer have to leave the […] The post TGH Foundation Fund Helps East Coast Patients Access Cutting-Edge Care first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Breaking Down Mental Health Barriers
For over 40 years, Adopt-A-Family has served the Palm Beach County community by ending and preventing thousands of episodes of homelessness for families with minor children. These households often endure traumas and stresses that lead to disproportionately high rates of mental illness. Unfortunately, due to difficult circumstances, many are not able to access mental health care. “Mounting bills, a lack […] The post Breaking Down Mental Health Barriers first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Did you adopt anybody?
All of us need to be adopted. And we need to do some adopting. I’ve learned this after being offered the lesson a number of times in letters responding to my bloviating commentary. The light finally dawned. I figure it’s so important that even St. Peter, deciding who gets past him and who doesn’t in the long line at the […] The post Did you adopt anybody? first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Fireworks & Furry Friends
Independence Day may be fun for us, but it can be very frightening and even dangerous for pets. July 5 is the busiest day of the year at animal shelters because they take in pets that ran away in fright the night before. These pets are often found miles from their homes, disoriented and exhausted. If your pet is upset […] The post Fireworks & Furry Friends first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Fishing For The Future
Any fishing story that has roots in the 21st century should start with numbers — not just the measurements of a fish or quantity of a fish population, but numbers of people. There are more than eight billion in the world, about 342 million in the United States, and almost 23 million in Florida, many of whom like to catch […] The post Fishing For The Future first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Making Little Mermaids
Calling all mermaids! Kids can make a brilliant splash this summer during mermaid training at Hilton West Palm Beach on Saturday, June 29. Hit the pool and learn how to become an aquatic princess with Vero Beach Mermaid! Led by world-famous PADI mermaiden, Brandee Anthony, the immersive, 60-minute class will teach kids to safely swim, kick, dive, and tread water gracefully wearing a colorful […] The post Making Little Mermaids first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
VA hosts PRIDE Fest
The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVAHCS) is thrilled to announce its upcoming Pride Fest celebration on June 28, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center in the Main Atrium. The Pride Month recognition event aims to celebrate diversity and inclusivity within our Veteran community and to ensure the VA commitment […] The post VA hosts PRIDE Fest first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
A Dry Safe Place
U-Haul Companies across South Florida are stepping up, offering 30 days of free self-storage services to help flood victims. Recent intense flash flooding has left communities throughout South Florida underwater, causing many families to evacuate their homes, businesses to close temporarily, and even interstates to shut down. “It’s bad in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach. There were cars floating […] The post A Dry Safe Place first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Paying High School Athletes
The Florida High School Athletic Association opened the door for student athletes to earn money from business agreements such as endorsement deals, with the organization’s president calling the move a “good starting point.” The FHSAA’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a seismic change in the organization’s bylaws. The change allows athletes to be compensated for their name, image […] The post Paying High School Athletes first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Help for Hannah’s Home
Jupiter’s Harbourside Place presents Hannah’s Home with a check for over $5,000 in money raised during their Summer Series. “We are thrilled to announce that thanks to the market’s growth and increased awareness, we have donated $5,200 to Hannah’s Home and successfully raised awareness for their worthy cause throughout Harbourside’s events in May,” says Nicholas Mastroianni of Harbourside Place. Hannah’s […] The post Help for Hannah’s Home first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
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