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Palm Beach Attractions – Armory Art Center Author: Lauren Sep 29

While you’re out booze cruisin’ the Intracoastal Waterway or hunkering down in a boardroom by the beach (blasphemy, honestly) know you can return to a little bit of culture in the midst of your marauding.

Eras away from the state-of-the-art, modern day, hip and chic architectural styles, treat yourself to some historical happenings while honing your creativity.

Guests at the Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront Resort can lounge and lavish in the sun as often as they please, but when they get a wild hair to get creative?

The Armory Art Center is a not-for-profit community based arts education and exhibition center. Founded in 1986, it now stands and continues to grow as proof of the community’s drive and involvement in establishing a place for people to gather for art and appreciation.

More than a dozen state-of-the-art studios call the Armory their home, housed in a building modeled after the Art Deco Style (circa 1939). Over 100 courses are offered and nearly 3,000 students pass through the Center’s doors annually.

As West Palm Beach’s only community art center, the Armory instructs classes in:

  • Ceramics
  • Jewelry
  • Painting
  • Drawing
  • Printmaking
  • Photography
  • Sculpture

Not only does the Center offer annual classes but they also host Master Workshop series when 25 artists from around the country are featured and draws at least 400 participants each season. Youth, too, can get in on the creativity. With a unique Summer Art Camp, kids get a chance to partake it studio art activities from kindergarten through high school.

Get messy, get creative, and get on down to the Armory Art Center for some heart to heart with art.

Read more about the Armory Art Center here.

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Singer Island, FL – McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary Author: Lauren Sep 25

So you’ve snuck off to Singer Island for a weekend – or maybe even during your work week. Whether it’s for business or pleasure, there’s something special waiting to make you feel warm and fuzzy. With lots of.. warm and fuzzy.

Guests at the Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront Resort will enjoy easy access and amply-appointed accommodations during their fun-in-the-sun sneakaway. After all, this safe haven’s only a mere 14 miles away.

Find directions to McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary here.

mccarthys wildlife sanctuaryMcCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary stands as a testament to a noble struggle of an endeavor. Sure, domestic pets may make caring for them a handful – but imagine 22 “cats” the size of ponies who consume over one thousand pounds of meat each week.

Supported mostly by volunteers and members, the Sanctuary maintains the rigorous rehabilitation of our wild friends, some more numerous than others, than can no longer provide for themselves. Predominantly donated by wildlife officers, these confiscated animals who have been neglected, abused, or illegally possessed have come under the care of a very loving and devoted hand.

Established by Mark McCarthy, who began as a reptile keeper in a venom research lab, the Wildlife Sanctuary this year has treated hundreds of native animals that were sick or injured. Patients and residents include: foxes, bobcats, Sandhill cranes, pelicans, hawks, owls, gators, African spur tortoises, spotted leopards, white tigers, Ruffed lemurs, kinkajous and more.

Most of the rehabilitated are released into the wild but the current 90 residents are either healing, or educating. Mark’s educational program has not only educated thousands of students and locals but has also generated a fair amount of interest from those with starpower, including Jack Hanna, Jane Goodall. His trusting residents, too, have appeared in thousands of videos, film and print ads, and TV shows.

16 years and still going strong, the Sanctuary looks to caring and the eager interested for support and relies on its community, speaking for those without a voice.

Private guided tours are available but by appointment only. Enjoy up close and personal encounters with the residents, the likes of which you’d rarely reach in a zoo or on a safari.

For more information on volunteering, tours and donating, call (561) 790-2116 or visit their Web site.

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Boca Raton Nightlife – The Cove Restaurant & Marina Author: Lauren Sep 24

Where can you find a Florida landmark and a hoppin’ hot spot all in one?

Why, in Boca Raton, you bet your beercans you can.

At The Cove Restaurant & Marina, nothing kickstarts an evening like the giddiest happy hour there is. Although it’s been around since 1977, this place is with it.

Easy access comes in by land, or by sea, given its prestigious location on the Intracoastal Waterway. Remodeled, redone in retro chic style, this place keeps its character even while wearing a new face.

A raw bar and three full bars – two inside and one outside – will knock the socks off your stress in mere seconds. Dally on the dock patio for some fun with the fans and misters but be sure to check out what the real draw on the locals, and enlightened visitors.

Happy hour is indeed happy. Offering a two for one drink special from Monday through Friday 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., even free appetizers come with this killer steal of a deal.

Take a little time out of your workday (or in this case, workweek) and stow your stress at the door. Trip it to a mini-vacation in the tropics whether you’re in town on business or just for fun ‘cause this place is a real gem under the sun.

Read more about The Cove here.

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Ft Lauderdale Restaurants & Dining – Casa D’Angelo Author: Lauren Sep 23

La dolce vita = steak dinners and fine wine.

Envision fresh buffalo mozzarella expertly layered with fresh basil and scattered, crisp cherry tomatoes – sounds like a dish only worth daring in “the Boot” old world, right?

Bellissimo, they say, in only rave reviews about Casa D’Angelo, a top-rated Tuscan-style restaurant whose flagship restaurant rests in Ft. Lauderdale aptly-named Sunrise Square. Although this place is stateside, it seems to have been transported quite literally from Florence.

Owner chef Angelo Elia conjures creative genius with only the finest ingredients and extraordinary dishes with a distinctive Florentine flair. In fact, he garnered most of his skills in his mother’s kitchen in – you guessed it – Florence, Italy.

Just about everything is made entirely from scratch and possesses an “old-country passion” in traditional Tuscan dishes. In fact, Casa D’Angelo was recognized by Zagat’s America’s Top Restaurants in only its first year of operation.

Having become one of “the places to dine” in South Florida, the Chef offers cuisine you should most certainly give a shot. The wine list (41 pages), neatly organized by region and extensive enough to require an index, provides an equally diverse variety as the menu.

Each dish is prepared with such attention to detail, Angelo’s craft extends to the very presentation of the meal. Tuscan entrees tangle with Southern Italian injections in a true test of creative culinary skill and ingenuity – one Chef Angelo Elia aces with practiced ease.

Find your own Florentine time at:

1201 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Tel: (954) 564-1234

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Palm Beach Nightlife – IBIZA Author: Lauren Sep 18

Down at this lovely little Latin spot called IBIZA in West Palm Beach, there’s a slice of something spicy.

Though you might be content lounging in your hotel room, as all you guests at the Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront Resort might, here’s a place you can check into and out of for the nightlife, not just the night.

IBIZA is one of Palm Beach’s smoking hot nightclubs – specializing in Latin Dance, Reggaeton, Hip Hop, House, R&B and mixes, the club is a reliable hotspot for quite the crowd.

Roaming Palm Beach’s sandy streets is all well and good, but if your mission is landing a “loco” time during your trip, you ought to check this place out. DJs turn the tables for the sharp-dressed crowd with everything from Paulina Rubio to a Black Eyed Peas House Remix. The dress code is as strictly enforced as the good times are.

Want a little pop in your hip hop? IBIZA’s constant bottle specials even feature fireworks attached to the bottle – talk about an explosive good time.

Although the dance floor is naturally one of the most favored “venues” in this nightclub, IBIZA features a stage open to all patrons to strut their sexy stuff should they choose. It doesn’t stop there. If you’re running low on steam from salsa or pop-lock-and-droppin’ it on the dance floor, check into IBIZA’s Euro Lounge, recently renovated and ready to roll.

With constantly changing theme nights and super specials, twist and tango your way through your day to make some time to see some of Palm Beach’s liveliest crowd.

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Miami Attractions – Jungle Island Author: Lauren Sep 17

If you’re not up for seizing treasure and reliving the raging seas with your favorite swashbucklers.. would you fancy a trip to the tropics right in your back yard?

Jungle Island is a tropical haven for some of the most fantastic flyers – aviaries eat your heart out, half the residents of the exhibits come and go as they please.

The attraction is a living one teeming with wildlife to pitch wide-eyed wonder to any visitor, big or small, old or new. Undertaken by Austria native Franz Scherr who arrived in the U.S. in 1991, he was a carpenter by trade but a nature lover at heart.

By burrowing a nature trail into the coral rock and hammock land (20 acres of which he rented for $25 per year), he left the naturally growing flora undisturbed. One of the more unique tourist attractions, Jungle Island (formerly Parrot Jungle) is now home for 1,100 tropical birds, 2,000 different plants and flowers, and the most prestigious trained bird show in the world.

Although the free flying exotic birds are the original draw for visitors, Jungle Island features more for your nature appreciating entertainment. Ligers, the result of breeding a male lion and female tiger, are the largest cats in the world – and the largest calls Jungle Island home. Hercules, the resident Liger, stands at over 11” tall and weighs more than 900 lbs, touting the title of the largest cat on Earth by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Beyond the numerous chimpanzees, baboons, birds, alligators and other gnarly guests, Jungle Island has something special. La Playa is Jungle Island’s private beach – you’ll be able to enjoy Biscayne Bay under an umbrella on a chaise lounge with a “Playa Colada” after touring the place. It’s even kid-friendly, too. With a 17 foot slide, kids surf the saves and drop into a cool pool at the end. There’s even an obstacle course for the kiddos.

One Playa Colada for mom and dad, one frosty popsicle for the little one. Swing by and see some of your free and high flying friends, Hercules, and kick back all in the same day.

Jungle Island is located at:
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, Florida 33132
305.400.7000

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Key West Attractions – Pirate Soul Author: Lauren Sep 16

Ahoy there, matey!

Get’cher grog and peg-leg it down to Key West ‘cause they’re touting one of the biggest and baddest collections of “booty” there is.

Blackbeard’s personal booty is included in the collection at Pirate Soul, a close as it gets pirate museum and shoppe. 300 years are canvassed with numerous authentic artifacts from some of the most well-known swashbuckling action heroes. Or villains, depending on your stance on the subject.

Inclusive of items from the North Carolina Maritime Museum and Delaware Art Museum, museum-quality artifacts line the halls in a high-tech interactive adventure. The collection even includes Captain Kidd’s original journal from his last voyage, the only authentic pirate treasure chest in America originally owned by Captain Thomas Tew and most famously, Blackbeard’s original blunderbuss.

The exhibits in the museum encompass artifacts such as weapons, treasure, items from pirate life, navigation, writing and proclamations, and visual arts. Altogether, eight authentic environments are comprised of 48 different exhibit areas following the course of the Golden Age of Piracy.

The areas include: Port Royal Jamaica, Rogue’s Tavern, Execution Dock, On Deck of a Ship, Below Deck of a Ship, Captain’s Cabin, Blackbeard’s Demise and the Treasure Cave.

Smell, hear and see what the swashbucklers from a time of lore have – no run of the mill Hook recreation will do. For a steal of a deal for admission, adults pay $13.50 and Children only (10 and under) $7.00. Prices mentioned were quoted from Web site.

Scurvy dogs not fit for fairy tales are what you’ll find here so get your “booty” down to Key West!

Located at:
524 Front Street
Key West, Florida 33040

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Hollywood, FL Events – Heroes in Action Author: Lauren Sep 11

Are you a big fan of Cops? Of the high-speed, action-packed, suspense and fear filled endeavors our uniformed officials face every day?

Then you’ll love the Police Athletic League (PAL) of Hollywood’s “Tribute to our Fallen Heroes from 9/11” Heroes In Action.

Eight years ago, the lives of our nation’s people were changed with its history forever. Memorials across the nation have been held to honor those lives lost, and the survivors, as well as our uniformed protectors both at home and abroad. Never forget – instead, promote peace and progress.

At 7:00 p.m. tonight, uniformed officials from the tri-country area will step into the ring to benefit PAL. The 5th Annual event is expected to draw an even larger crowd than last year’s event which had more than 3,500 spectators flocking to the arena

This year’s event will be held at the Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena. Firefighters and police officers from Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties will take part in the competition, with all of the proceeds benefiting the Hollywood Police Athletic League.

Both male and female officials will knot their gloves before boldly partaking in the super-suited action. A minimum of 12 boxing bouts will take place this exciting evening of the city’s greatest protectors vying for the win.

This organization provides structure and guidance, a mentorship if you will, for over 1,000 at risk children. The youth activities program’s purpose is to prevent juvenile crime and drug use while providing positive role models for youth.

Beyond the ring, police and firefighter bagpipe and drum corps bands will take to leading patriotic songs for the patrons.

Tickets cost $10 for kids 12 and under, $20 and $45. It promises to be a night to remember and all toward a great cause. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

For more information, call 954-921-3401 or visit www.heroesinaction.us

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Delray Beach Restaurants – 32 East Author: Lauren Sep 10

From the moment of its creation, this little place had a little somethin’ extraordinary. Opened in 1996 on the site of an old auction house in Delray Beach’s historic neighborhood, Chef Morfogen takes taste as seriously as presentation.

32 EastAlthough 32 East possesses a distinctly neighborhood bistro vibe, the vast menu selection and extensive wine list beg to differ. In fact, the menu changes daily.

Fresh ingredients include those purchased from streets away, or home grown for the restaurant itself. What’s fresh and what’s seasonal is what dictates the menu, entirely written based on what’s just arrived or hand picked.

A constantly changing menu may not mean your favorite dish is available 7 days a week, but. It does mean all the more reason to return frequently to sample seasonal delicious dishes prepared fresh.

Even though the prices aren’t big-chain bargains, they’re testaments to truth in “you get what you pay for”. Duck, Mahi Mahi, Elk, Stone Crab, Swordfish, Red Snapper, Gulf Coast Grouper, Diver Scallops and Lamb are only a few of the dishes ready and rarin’ to dazzle those taste buds.

All of these, of course, are complemented expertly by a phenomenal wine list. Ever ambitious to create interesting fine-dining without pretension, the restaurant offers a lively crowd, a full service bar, upper and lower floor dining rooms and a street-side terrace.

A vivacious experience for the value of your hard earned wages, you’ll walk away with a little more pep in your step after savoring something special, seasonal and expertly prepared to please your palate.

32 East is located at:
32 East Atlantic Ave
Delray Beach, FL
561.276.7868

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Palm Beach Attractions – 9 Things To Do On 09/09/09 Author: Lauren Sep 09

In the spirit of the hoopla surrounding the last single digit date for the next 92 years, we here at homebase decided to do a little something special.

Why is 09/09/09 so significant you ask? Here’s a little trivia for you, even if seemingly meaningless to some.

If 9 is multiplied by any other number, from 2 to 9, the two digits of the answer will add up to nine. Example – 2 x 9 = 18. The numbers 1 + 8 = 9. September 9 is the 252nd day of the year (2 + 5 + 2 = 9). The date also falls on a Wednesday and both Wednesday and September have 9 letters.

The Tim Burton science fiction film “9″ comes out today, Wednesday the 9th. Hand-stitched robots battle for survival in a post-apocalyptic world. How many? You guessed it – nine.

Several hotels have been offering discounts for today’s date – rooms priced around $99.

Many couples are making good on today’s date, too – talk about an anniversary you could never forget. In some countries and cultures, it stands with greater significance than simply aiding memory. In major Chinese dialects, the word used for “nine” is similar in sound to that for “long-lasting”.

Even the “so-called” marriage capital of Las Vegas is capitalizing on the date. The Stratosphere is one of many hotel casinos set for shotgun weddings; in fact, 99 couples will wed at 9:09 p.m. for, that’s right, $99.09.

Now, for Florida’s Top 9 Things to Do & See:

And what better way to see all these things while in Palm Beach? Be a guest at the Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront Resort and with service decked out to the “nine’s” you’ll be on – yep, that’s right – cloud nine.

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