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 There's not time quite like the holidays, and the holidays make for a great time to go to the movies.  As IMDB will confirm, some of the year's best movies are being released during this holiday season. What's more, the Lake Worth Drive-in Theater is only 10 minutes away from The Turtle Cove Apartments, making it a great venue for a traditional drive-in... [Read more...]

Whether you're looking for a cool event to meet up with some friends, a great spot for a local date night, an upbeat local music concert, or simply just a good reason to get out of your apartment, then we candidly put forth the Jazz on the Palm events series forward for your consideration. A monthly musical event series that occurs on the 3rd Friday of every... [Read more...]

 In keeping with the 'tone' of Happy Hour Events, there is a diverse variety of "places to go and things to do" for anyone looking to get out of the apartment and have a good time this weekend. This includes anything from hitting up a local pub, to riding around town in a rickshaw [or similar vehicular apparatus]. Consider the following highly rated examples... [Read more...]

Wikipedia defines Happy Hour as the "time [when] restaurant[s] or bars offer discounts on alcoholic drinks."  And here in West Palm Beach, when Happy Hour rolls around, there's plenty of reasons to be happy.  Consider the following Friday Happy Hour specials: Taverna Opa - Located 12 minutes away at CityPlace, Taverna Opa is a Greek pub that offers 50%... [Read more...]

When it's not bodacious bagels or marvelous Mediterranean cuisine, there are some incredible Kosher delis and the like scattered in and about the West Palm Beach area. Whether you're looking for a fantastic grilled Reuben, some savory half or whole sour pickels, or simply some halva, you'll find them at nigh all these highly rated Kosher delis. Photo courtesy... [Read more...]

With the 2012 South Florida Fair still a month and a half away, it might interest you to know that the Fair is looking for some rising stars. As a part of the Starz of the Future, the South Florida Fair aims to attract and showcase some sterling examples of South Florida's aspiring local talent.  Participants in this exciting new program will be not only... [Read more...]

Whoever said that "nothing in life is free" apparently didn't live in West Palm Beach.  There are a variety of free events going on around town, ranging from exercise events to concerts that anyone and everyone can participate in.  Consider the following examples: Yoga @ your City Library - Located at the West Palm Beach Public Library (15 minutes away)... [Read more...]

Whether you're in the mood for a gyro, some kabaabs, dolmeh, or another great staple of Mediterranean cuisine, then you're in luck!  There are plenty of marvelous Mediterranean restaurants scattered throughout the West Palm Beach-Boynton Beach metro area. Consider the following highly rated Mediterranean restaurants, per Yelp. Photo courtesy of fugzu.       Source: Yelp Name: Leila Location: 120... [Read more...]

There is a whole separate post (or several) that can come after this about generally saving money and electricity in your apartment, but that's going to have to wait for another time.  With that in mind, here are some simple ways to optimize your AC unit and save some money on electricity. Keep It Clean - Starting off, it's a good idea to clean the dust and... [Read more...]

With the exception of the increase in cloud-cover and an increase in the amount of cool breezes we get (can that really be quantified by a meteorologist), the West Palm Beach weather we've come to expect and enjoy hasn't changed much with the seasons. Bearing this in mind, there is no reason why you can't enjoy some cool ice cream on a warm to hot day,... [Read more...]

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