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Strengthen and Sweat at Pilates of Palm Beach

July 9, 2015 by

Before they took up their posts at Pilates of Palm Beach, its instructors endured a challenging training program to gain their Power Pilates Certification. The certification requires the complete mastery of the classic components of Pilates, resulting in professionals who know precisely how to pass on the techniques to students in a safe, effective way. And that's just what instructors do at Pilates of Palm Beach.

You can opt for private, group, or public classes at the Pilates studio (or even sessions at your home). Regardless, you'll learn the foundations of Pilates core work along with other strengthening moves. If you want to deepen your practice, try one of the Pilates apparatus classes, which make use of the Reformer, Tower, Jumpboard, and Chair. Pilates of Palm Beach also offers classes tailored specifically to men, as well as yoga for a slightly slower workout.

Pilates of Palm Beach
901 N. Congress Avenue
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 244-5566
www.pilatesofpalmbeach.com
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Everglades Holiday Park: Home of the Gator Boys

June 11, 2015 by

Guests get a uniquely up-close look at the wildlife of Florida at Everglades Holiday Park in a variety of engaging ways. Perhaps the most popular way to appreciate the state's indigenous critters is by visiting one of the live gator shows, hosted by the Gator Boys. You may recognize the team's name if you watch Animal Planet, as the duo Paul Bedard and Jimmy Riffle star on their own program by the same name. Watch part of the pair or another member of the show's cast preside over the "Gator Pit" during the heart-pumping live show, and then hold a baby alligator afterwards.

Everglades Holiday Park also offers tours of the local habitat on airboats, and they're almost as popular as the gator shows. You'll get to spot the toothy animals in their homes atop the unique watercraft. The tour guide will point out other local critters, too, such as snakes and wild birds.

Everglades Holiday Park
21940 Griffin Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
(954) 434-8111
www.evergladesholidaypark.com
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Experience 200 Acres of Traditional Japanese Culture at Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens

May 14, 2015 by

Step into the quiet villa, and as you take in the serene, manicured gardens, discover a variety of authentic Japanese cultural experiences at the Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens. Since its opening in 1977, the museum has been a center for Japanese arts and culture in South Florida.

Morikami “strives to spread appreciation for the living culture of Japan,” according to the museum’s website, through rotating exhibitions, educational outreach programs, and traditional festivals several times a year. Participate in a traditional tea ceremony in the tea house, or browse the three exhibits full of Japanese cultural artifacts. Explore the expansive botanic gardens and world-class bonsai collection that sits upon the 16 acres surrounding the museum buildings. Or take a stroll along one of the nature trails on the 200-acre property.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Admission is $15 for adults, $9 for children, and free for children under 6.

Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Road
Delray Beach, FL 33446
561-495-0233
www.morikami.org
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See Professional Products and Extravagant Broadway Costumes at The Wick

April 9, 2015 by

To say The Wick Theatre & Costume Museum's lobby is striking would be a great understatement. A photo snapped by one guest and Yelp reviewer reveals extravagant chandeliers, plush sofas and chairs, and scarlet carpet. A colorful mural overlooks the lobby, awash in the natural light that streams through windows. Before productions, visitors are welcome to come and relax amid the opulence.

The atmosphere is just a part of what make The Wick so special, though. Each season it puts on professional productions that, according to guests, are always well done. Current and upcoming productions include the musical Mame, a limited run of The Rat Pack is Back in honor of New Year's, and even Oklahoma! when April rolls around.

The theater is also part museum, and you'll find costumes from more than 35 different Broadway productions. Considering that the costumes' net worth runs somewhere around 20 million dollars, you'll probably want to check them out if you visit The Wick.

The Wick Theatre & Costume Museum
7901 N. Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33483
(561) 995-2333
www.thewick.org
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Sip Local Craft Beer at Due South Brewing Co.

March 12, 2015 by

The craft beer revolution has brought some truly outstanding brews to the beer-loving American public, and a visit to Due South Brewing Co. is in order for anyone who loves small-batch beer. The taproom at this Boynton Beach brewery is open six days a week, and it's a good place to sip a cold pint or have a growler filled with whatever's newly made.

You'll generally find a dozen or more different beers on tap, and they're available in pints, halves, and small 5-ounce tasting pours, so you can fill up on a beer you already know you like, or you can try smaller quantities of several new brews. Note that there's no kitchen on site, but you're welcome to bring take-out from somewhere else to nosh on while you enjoy your beer at Due South.

The brewery also offers tours, so if you'd like to check out how your beer is made, be sure to time your visit accordingly!

Due South Brewing Co.
2900 High Ridge Road
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 463-2337
www.duesouthbrewing.com/taproom
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Unwind and Unplug at Delray Day Spa in Delray Beach

January 15, 2015 by

Treat yourself to a few hours of pampering and relaxation at the Delray Day Spa in Delray Beach. A high-end spa designed to meet your skincare and body needs, Delray Day Spa offers a variety of facial treatments, manicures, and pedicures (including vegan nail treatments), massages, and body wraps.

All of Delray’s treatments are tailored to refresh and rejuvenate, and most treatments use organic products. Yelp reviewers praise staff for their relaxing and uplifting spirit and their attentive, customized services. Want a little extra pampering? Try out one of the seven spa packages Delray offers, which include most, if not all, of the spa’s services in one go.

Delray Day Spa is open Tuesdays through Saturdays. All treatments are appointment only.

Delray Day Spa
1440 S. Federal Highway
Delray Beach, FL 33483
(561) 666-8029
www.delraydayspa.com
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Anthony Vince Nail Spa: Decorating Wellington Fingertips

December 11, 2014 by

In contrast to many nail places that have a somewhat casual vibe, the interior of Anthony Vince Nail Spa in Wellington is modern and professional. That attitude extends to the services, which are performed to the utmost precision.

A wide variety of nail polishes and glosses are available in every color of the rainbow, and manicures start at just $13. More extravagant treatments include the royal spa pedicure, which pairs a lower leg and foot massage with a cleansing lavender scrub that exfoliates and revives the skin, then followed by a hot towel wrap and polish. Or go for the hot stone paraffin spa pedicure, which features an invigorating hot stone massage with leg and foot treatments. You need to call ahead for that one, though.

Ask for Sabrina! Her services receive rave reviews.

Anthony Vince Nail Spa
2605 South State Road 7
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 790-4883
www.avnailspawellington.com
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Victorian Garden: Brighten Someone’s Day With Flowers

November 13, 2014 by

The beauty and fragrance of fresh-cut flowers can brighten any room, and sending flowers is a time-honored way to show you care. Victorian Garden understands this dynamic, and so the Boynton Beach florist offers an array of professional arrangements for any occasion.

Whatever the occasion, Victorian Garden makes it easy to send fresh flowers. You'll also find special holiday arrangements designed as table centerpieces or drapery for mantles and banisters, as well as corsages for proms, weddings, and other special occasions. You can even make a botanically-inclined friend's day by sending one of Victorian Garden's unique living dish gardens, terrariums, or bonsai trees.

Victorian Garden can deliver your gift locally in Boynton Beach, or the staff can work with a network of partner florists around the nation to send your flowers to a distant loved one.

Victorian Garden
8543 Boynton Beach Boulevard
Boynton Beach, FL 33472
(561) 364-5550
www.victorianflowersandgarden.com
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The Boys Farmers Market: Everything You Need to Make the Perfect Meal

October 9, 2014 by

The Boys Farmers Market is many shops in one. If you're feeling carnivorous, you can pick up a steak from the butcher shop or try the famous "Poppy's homemade sausage." If you would like to indulge in some cheese and wine, you can head over to the cheese shop where you will have your pick of domestic and imported cheeses. Then stop over in the wine department to pick from a vast selection of reds and whites. Don't forget about dessert! The bakery sells freshly made cakes and cookies. The Boys Farmers Market also offers some of the best produce in Delray Beach. Customers love how fresh and reasonable the fruits and vegetables are. The market is small so it can get cramped. Many recommend early afternoon weekday shopping to avoid the crowds both in the store and in the parking lot.

The Boys Farmers Market is open Mondays through Saturdays from 8:30 in the morning to 5:30 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Boys Farmers Market
14378 South Military Trail
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 496-0810
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Woolbright Farmers Market: Local, Fresh, Organic

September 15, 2014 by

Walking through the Woolbright Farmers Market is a feast for the senses. You'll catch whiffs of aromatic herbs and fragrant bouquets of flowers as you walk through this Boynton Beach open air market, and your eyes will rove over tables heaped high with a rainbow of colors: bright red tomatoes, pink and white radishes, green lettuce, yellow peppers, and deep purple eggplants.

Woolbright Farmers Market mainly specializes in local, organic produce for your kitchen, but you can also get vegetable seedlings to plant in your home garden, as well as a variety of larger shrubs and trees for your yard. Seasonally, the market even carries holiday trees. Best of all, Woolbright Farmers Market is not just a pop-up weekly market; it's a permanent establishment that is open seven days a week, so you can stop by whenever you need to!

Woolbright Farmers Market
141 West Woolbright Road
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
(561) 732-2454
produceandplants.com
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