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STEPPING OUT FLORIDA©

 

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You're in the right place! It's YOUR "ENTERTAINMENT BIBLE"!

The premier website for the 45+ years age group-  AND IT'S FREE!

MORE ABOUT US:

This website lists at least 25 different things to do EVERY DAY and into the coming weeks.  We list (and organize) social and professional events: Business Networking, Galas, Dancing, Festivals, Wine-Tasting and Wine-Pairing Dinners,  Fundraisers, Grand Openings, Movie and Theater events, Performing Arts, Cooking Classes and more!

The website is FREE for everyone -just log on anytime, 24-7! The site is updated weekly and 'e-blasted' to thousands of local people every Monday morning for the new week.  Keep up on places to go, things to do, and people to meet!  We now track 15,000 visitors to the site, another 1,000 mobile users and another 500 on Facebook. So join us~ Just type in: www.SteppingOutFlorida.com    Come and enjoy knowing places to go…

Enjoy 'stepping out' on the town! 

(P.S. THIS WEBSITE IS ON FIRE!   15,000 Visitors in 30 days)

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THIS WEEK"S HIGHLIGHTS:  JUST CLICK THE DAY!

 

Monday- Ballroom & Latin Dancing, Argentine Tango Class

Tuesday–  CHRISTMAS EVE,  Singles Parties

Wednesday   CHRISTMAS DAY- Click to see what's open!

Thursday-    Ladies Nights, The play "Respect"

Friday-    Joey Dale, Motown Philly Express, Milonga Tango

Saturday-  POF Party, Miami Saxophone Quartet

Sunday-  Ballroom and Latin Dance, POF Party and Kickback Band at Blue Martini

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Respect-unnamedWE HAD 6 WINNERS!!  FREE TICKETS!! TO SEE THE FUN MUSICAL "RESPECT"!

STEPPING OUT FLORIDA HAD A CONTEST!  

WE CHOSE THE FIRST 6 PEOPLE TO RESPOND WITH THE CORRECT ANSWER!  THEY EACH GET TWO TICKETS!

HERE ARE THE WINNERS:   SHARON TSENGOLES, RON BORNSTEIN, DAVID JASTREMSKI, JILL SHELLY, LINDA GORDON AND PREM GLIDDEN

THANKS FOR PLAYING AND CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

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                                            SAVE THE DATES!

 

SAVE THE DATE:    DECEMBER 23

 

Paviiion-Dec.23-2013-FLYER-1223Pavilion Grille

SPECIAL: Ballroom and Latin Night TONIGHT and MONDAY, December 30, Too!

(Since The Pavilion is closed on the regular Ballroom and Latin Night to give staff an opportunity to be with their families) -Tonight: 8pm to 11pm-Huge, wooden dance floor, plenty of Free parking, great food and music -South Florida's Best Ballroom Dance Night- Join DJs and Dancers Karen and Richard Campbell and Hosts Elyse and Axel for a night of great Ballroom and some Latin Dancing- Cover $15 includes a glass of house wine, domestic beer, soft drink, bottle of water or house drink plus Lite Appetizers and Dessert. Or Join us for Our Dinner and Dancing. Try some of Pavilion-Ballroom Dance-Dec. 30-2013-FLYER-1230our wonderful Appetizers or Entrees. Spend a minimum of $20 per person on Food and Beverage ,and return your drink ticket and $10 of your cover is refunded.-At Pavilion Grille- 301 Yamato Rd- Boca Raton, 33431- Located in the lobby of the Stonegate Bank Building- The building is about 6 stories tall and is located on the NE corner of the intersection of Dixie Hwy and Yamato Road, and has distinctive large glass sides-Free parking in the lot or garage and enter the lobby-Use this address for GPS: 301 NE 51st Street-Boca Raton, FL 33431  Info: 561-912-0000 or www.PavilionGrille.com 

 

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SAVE THE DATE:    FINAL SHOW-  DECEMBER 25

 

Wick Theater-White-Christmas-Logo 2pm-Irving Berlin's "White Christmas"- Single tickets: $58-At The Wick-Theatre & Costume Museum- Don't miss this show: songs you'll know and love, great dancing (a few fantastic tap dance numbers), heartwarming story–A Classic, owing to the Golden Age Hollywood musical of the same name, directed by Michael Curtiz in 1954- The plot is enjoyable showbiz fluff about song-and-dance men who fall in love with a talented sister act and band together to save the Vermont inn run by their former commanding general. But the show will probably forever endure thanks to its memorabe Irving Berlin songs, including “Sisters,” “Blue Skies,” “I Love a Piano” and, of course, “White Christmas.”  7901 N. Federal Hwy.-Boca Raton-561-995-2333 or www.TheWick.org

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SAVE THE DATE:    NOW UNTIL JANUARY 1

FLEARLY BIRD TICKETS FOR FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS in BOCA RATON

Early bird tickets are on sale for $39 until Jan. 1 at:

festivaloftheartsboca.org for all the events in the Mizner Park Amphitheater from MARCH 6 to 15-

(Regular price tickets: $50 to $75)

SOME OF THE ACTS TO EXPECT:

Headliner: (Remains a well-kept secret!)

Author and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin as well as other authors in the "Authors & Ideas" series
Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval's salute to his mentor Dizzy Gillespie
Forte, a young trio of tenors
Cirque de la Symphonie and various dance troupes
Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company
Actress Anna Deavere Smith

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SAVE THE DATE:    NOW UNTIL JANUARY 5

 

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NOW to January 5- "RESPECT: A Musical Journey of Women"(Next two shows: December 26 and 27) -This is a Respect-Ladies in Play at Mizner-till Jan 5-2014unnamedreturn of the very first, wildly popular Florida production of 'Respect' which has played off-Broadway in NYC and now around the country- These 4 fabulous singers / dancers have voices of Broadway quality and the show is entertaining, creative, fun and NOT TO BE MISSED!  You're going to love it! With a live  piece band and plenty of 'HITS' you'll know, the play details the journey of women told through Top-40 music- Combining excerpts of 60 songs including "Someone to Watch Over Me," "I Will Survive," "I Will Follow Him," "These Boots are Made for Walking," "What's Love Got to Do with it," and "Hero" with women's own stories about finding dreams, lost love, relationship issues, entering the workforce, gaining independence, and more-Showtimes are 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays and 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; New Year's Eve performances are 4 and 9 p.m.-There will be a New Year’s Eve performance-At The Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center, Studio Theatre-2nd Floor -201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, Florida 33432  (Box office open from 10 am – 4 pm) For more info. contact Carol Kassie at 561-445-9244 or ckassie@gmail.com

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New Year-174538_117413991659643_7074295_nSAVE THE DATE:    DECEMBER 31-NEW YEARS EVE!!!

WHERE TO GO "STEPPING OUT" TONIGHT: 

  CLICK HERE                                         

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SAVE THE DATE:    DECEMBER 31

The Drifters-CTDrifters-300x188New Year's Eve with THE DRIFTERS!

AND DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR STEPPING OUT FLORIDA READERS!

It's the real deal! Join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Charlie Thomas and his Drifters on Delray Beach's enchanted Gold Coast for an unforgettable New Year's Eve of dining and dancing! From the creators of "Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp" comes an evening filled with  award-winning cuisine and dancing to the soundtrack of our lives – "This Magic Moment", "Under the Boardwalk", "There Goes My Baby", "Up on the Roof", "On Broadway" and more!

The Delray The Drifters-main_fit_300Beach Marriott is an exquisite 4-Diamond resort, conveniently located at the corner of A1A & Atlantic Avenue. The tickets are priced at $159 and $179- This includes a gourmet dinner, dessert, dancing to the sounds of celebrity guest DJ Jammin' Jon Sommers, the Drifters' show, a champagne toast at midnight and a live broadcast from Times Square.  We've even included your parking, for which there is usually a charge. The event begins at 9:00 PM, but you may arrive up to 30 minutes earlier to check-in-

FOR DISCOUNTED TICKETS ($10 OFF) : CLICK HERE: http://www.showclix.com/event/DriftersNYE/tag/SteppingOutFL 
   or call: 1-888-718-4253 (and mention our promo code!)

NOTE: If you'd like to sit at our SPECIAL SINGLES TABLE, USE PROMO CODE: STEPOUT SINGLES

IF YOU PREFER TO SIT AT OUR COUPLES TABLE, USE PROMO CODE: STEPOUTCOUPLES

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SAVE THE DATE:    JANUARY 25

 

JAWorld Uncorked.comSQ2012-effect2 "A Fork & Cork" Affair by JA World Uncorked! 6:30pm to 10:30pm-The Uncorked Experience will delight the senses with tantalizing bites, premier wines and spirits, craft beers and amazing desserts from a multitutde of local restaurants and caterers with live entertainment, all inside the mini-city known as JA World-This four hour culinary event benefits the educational programs at Junior Achievement of South Florida-In additon to our Gourmet Chef Experience and Comfort Food Alleys, our VIP sponsors can sashay into 'Club Red", the VIP Lounge to sip, swirl and savor special treats from creative caterers, chefs and confectioners- Held at Junior Achievement World-Huizenga Center at Broward College- 1130 Coconut Creek Blvd-Coconut Creek FL- Attire: Casual Cocktail-All guests must be 21+ to attend-Tickets: General Admission: $150 per person For info: Diana Metcalf at 954-979-7120 or Diana@JASouthFlorida.org ; To purchase tickets: JAWorldUncorked.com


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SAVE THE DATE:    JANUARY 26, 2014

 

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shana-BocaLocalsheaderBoca Locals Food & Wine Zone1pm to 4pm- 'BOGO'-Buy One, Get One- Get 2-4-1 Tickets until December 23! Join us for a lively afternoon reception offering a wide range of wine flights to satisfy the palate of any wine enthusiast- Celebrate in distinct wine-country style as you taste premium wines from around the world with pairings of decadent dishes at elaborate food stations-Event features entertainment by Tony Martelli and Bobbie Carson-Admission: $45 Proceeds from this event go to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in honor of Angelo DiStefano-Attendees will receive a tasting glass for the day, wine booklet and wristband upon check-in, and depart with a gift bag and possible prizes won by silent auction which are enveloped by the spirit of Sonoma Valley.  We are inviting our foodies, wine-lovers, gift givers and charitable communityto come out and join us for a lovely afternoon emerged in the gardens and holidaydecor at The Sonoma House in Boca Raton-Guests must be over the age of 21 to attend- At The Sonoma House, 220 NE 11th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432-Secure your reservation today by credit card:  Call 561-670-4452 or  www.rni.fla.com/bocalocalsfoodwine.html

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SAVE THE DATE:    FEBRUARY 6, 2014

BigBand-graphic--urlBigBand-urlThe James E. Buffan Gold Coast Band

The band is excited to perform its first concert of 2014 tonight at 7:30 pm.  Come listen to the over 80 volunteer musicians of all ages as they play Big Band music favorites-Admission is $7 -The event will be held at the Boynton Beach Civic Center located at 128 E. Ocean Avenue in Boynton Beach- For info: 561-742-6240 or GoldCoastBand.org

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   SAVE THE DATE:    FEBRUARY 14 to 23, 2014

Tennis Crowd-----Discount-Tickets-Flex-3-250x175TENNIS:  DELRAY BEACH OPEN by the Venetian Las Vegas

Get tickets, See Special Events & Offers, See the Players, Schedule and more

Info:  561-330-6000  or CLICK HERE 

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JByrd's Weekly Email Deals:   

Happy Holidays!  FREE $20 GIFT CARD w/ purchase of $100 in gift cards

Monday Special: Get a FREE DRINK of your choice when you wear a Muddy's T-shirt

Retail Special: All Muddy's retail items are 50% off (if you print this ad and bring it)

Until 12/23/13-limit one time use-Cannot to be combined w/ any other offers, coupons, Reward Card points, or discounts. Please Note: No Reward Card points will be applied with discount.-Enjoy 19 HD TV's with Football Specials on Saturday and Sunday

P.S. New:  Annual Holiday Coconut Decorating Contest: Decorated coconuts must be in by December 31st-Judging will be announced January 1, 2014-To see prizes, CLICK HERE

P.S. New:   Introducing Delivery Service, too! Having a party? They'll deliver seafood, BBQ Burgers, Floribbean cuisine, steaks, pasta, kids menu, more! Also ice, beer and wine (for ages 21+ with ID)  Great for football nights!

P.S. Happy Hour EVERY Day from 4pm to 7pm and Summer Sundays ALL Day and Night (and Monday nights, 8pm to close -watch MLB!)

I love this place! MuddyWaters-Parrots-untitled

2237 W Hillsboro Blvd,,  Deerfield Beach, FL   954-428-6577    -OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK  Kitchen Hours: Sunday to Wednesday 11am-10pm, Thursday to Saturday: muddy waters-pic -8 yr old-Mateo- eating oysters 111am- 11pm    muddywatersrestaurant.com

P.S.  Even 8 year old "Mateo" enjoys the 50 cent oysters and clams on the half shell!! ALL DAY-EVERYDAY!

 

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NOTE: 

Stepping Out Florida is "Stepping Up" to help protect your children and grandchildren!

NEW!   Protection for your kids from Online DANGERS; CLICK the blue box above to see the Demo and how it works

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FREE STUFF!   (Includes The Ultimate List of 155 Birthday Freebies from Restaurants and Retail Stores)  Just click below, then see 'Birthday Freebies" at the top of the page-Happy Birthday!

CLICK HERE

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                         FIND THE CHEAPEST GAS STATIONS

HELPFUL:  Here's a great website that reports the prices of the least expensive gas in your area. Just Click HERE:  www.gasbuddy.com Check this website every week before you fill up the tank. Hope it helps….

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NEW IDEA: Have your Business Cards / Flyers PERSONALLY distributed!

Biz Buzz Marketing offers the most cost-effective way to get the word out, especially for small businesses–Business Card and Flyer Distribution. They will so ALL THE WORK for you:

Design and Print a Flyer for you

Distribute 500 Flyers or 1000 Business Cards

Determine your best target area and show you where the flyers have placed: Proof of Distribution

This is truly cost-effective marketing.  Contact: Kim:  954-548-7767 or  BizBuzzMarketing@gmail.com

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Hair-8-28-13 004NEW HAIR SALON!—10%  DISCOUNT IF YOU MENTION "STEPPING OUT FLORIDA"!

STYLE BAR     HAIR BAR AND DAY SPA   

(Hair, Nails, or Massage?)

I just went there this past week:  (hair appointment)    WOW!!   I am so happy!  My hair stylist is stunning and she's a genius with hair!!!  This is 'Diana'  (photo at the right)

WANT TO SEE HOW MY HAIR TURNED OUT?  CLICK HERE!

Style Bar-77d411_a710da01b3af9ebabd9a9aff6d5749ac.png_srz_200_153_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_png_srzEnjoy the ambience of Palm Beach’s  chic spa that transplanted itself from the Hamptons—where it served the likes of Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez and Christie Brinkley.  Located, at the Bank United Building, 2875 South Ocean Drive, Palm Beach, Florida 33480–Call: 561-585-9788 or   http://www.stylebarspa.com

November 2, 2013      Twins have hair styled at Style Bar:

Deb + Rene at Style Bar Salon-With Diana + Perry-11-2-13CAM00649left to right: Rene (twin), Diana (hair stylist), Deby (twin), Perri (salon owner)

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                                                        TRAVEL!

GREAT SINGLES CRUISE DEALS!

CLICK HERE

 CRUISE NEWS!

Cruise deals on:

JANUARY 5 to 12, 2014- Dance Cruise- on Holland America-Ft. Lauderdale to Eastern Caribbean

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MeetUp-logoBOSTON HIGHLIGHTS – A GROUP HISTORICAL TRIP – SPRING 2014Gene Siegel-member_123034062
      Friday, May 2, 2014 To Wednesday, May 7, 2014

(We have several participants interested. If you would like to Join us, please contact Gene the Group Organizer:   wineman2012@hotmail.com 
We are currently reviewing several travel packages including Flight/hotel for our group – This will be a May 4 1/2 Day walking tour of the Historical Highlights below*)
See Video:    http://youtu.be/EQQ62FweY7g    
 
As a group, we will visit these points of interest:  The Freedom Trail – Boston's Key Revolutionary and Colonial Era Sites: Mass State House/ Park St Church/ Old Granary Burying Grounds/ KIngs Chappel/Old South Meeting house/ Old State House/ Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market/ Paul Revere House/ Old North Church/  Copps Hill Burying Ground; Charleston Navy Yard; Bunker Hill Monument (1842) Commemorates The First Battle of the American Revolution; USS Constitution – 200 year old ship; Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum;  Back Bay; Gibson House Museum; Longfellow House; Poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow & General George Washington Residence;  John F Kennedy Library Museum;  Harvard University;
Fenway Park; Day Trip to Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard;  Paul Revere House-The Paul Revere House was the colonial home of American patriot Paul Revere during the time of the American Revolution ….and much more!

                                          BEST TRAVEL TIP

Making travel plans? Have you heard: "Hey, make sure you check with Orbitz." Or.. "Hey, wait.. You'll get your best price on Priceline." Well, here's is truly the best: There is a site that checks all those sites for you. It is like the Google of the travel industry. It is called: IgoUgo.com

Here's what it does..When you arrive on the site, type in your travel destination and then tell it which sites you want to check – Orbitz, Hotwire, Priceline, Expedia, Hotels.com and more. Just click 'search' and it will bring up all the results for ALL the sites at once so you can compare and make sure you really are getting your best deal;  some have much higher fees than others.

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                               JOB OPENINGS

CLICK HERE:  http://sfprn.com/pr-networking-in-south-florida/

AT&T is hiring:  CLICK HERE:

Jobs for Branding Professionals: Click here

Freelance Writing Jobs:  Click Here

Chaloner- National Executive Search: Communications: CLICK HERE

B to B Job Board– Marketing Jobs-Click Here and CLICK HERE

O'Dwyer's Job Board-Post Your Resume & Let Employers Find You: Click Here

PR Jobs:  CLICK HERE  and CLICK HERE

Pro News / Professional Jobs– Click Here

JOB OPENING : Become a Teaching Artist for Dancing Classrooms- contact: Deborah Briggs:    dhbriggs@dancingclassrooms-sfl.org

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                                               PETS

Dog-Shepherd-Husky-thCome and meet them at Tri County Humane Society today! Hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm.  Adoptions stop at 4:00 pm.  You must have an approved application in order to interact with adoptable pets, and to adopt.

If you don't have an application, bring your Driver's License and start the process.  If you rent, please bring that portion of your lease that indicates you are allowed to have a pet.  If you have a pet, we need to be able to verify with your vet that your pet is up to date on vaccinations, and spayed or neutered.  If your vet is closed on Sunday's, please bring your veterinary paper work.  Please bring a collar and a leash, or a carrier, OR you can shop in the Bow-Wow/Cat's Meow Boutique!!!  You may bring your dog for a test 'Meet and Greet' with a new potential family member, but your pet may not be brought into the Shelter.  Bring a friend to wait with your pet while you fall in love.

Also, we always need qualified Dog Walkers to help us at events like the Green Markets, DIG On the Avenue and Rocco's Taco's, but we also need people to help at Registration and Information Tables, and at fundraisers like gift wrapping and the Chris Evert Pro Celebrity Tennis Tournament! Even if you only have ONE HOUR, we will make the best use of it, and you'll be helping our animals!

Please come by the Shelter to fill out a Volunteer application, call the Front Desk at 561-482-8110, or email amanda@tricountyhumane.org and tell us how you'd like to help!  You do not need health insurance for these volunteer opportunity, but please note, if you will need to be a qualified Dog Walker to take dogs to events.

Tri-County Humane Society-  21287 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton, FL 33433
West of the Turnpike, between Glades and Palmetto

PLEASE FORWARD THIS~!

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WHAT'S ON SALE?

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LIKE DELRAY BEACH?

Delray was just named the Most Fun Town in America by Rand McNally and USA Today!  CLICK HERE: http://www.visitflorida.com/insiders/beaches_and_adventure/action.blog/7239-rand-mcnally–usa-today-name-delray-beach-most-fun-small-town-in-america)

Do you like to party in Delray Beach?  Click here for Delray calendar & scroll down for specials: CLICK HERE

AND MORE! CLICK HERE

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Like West Palm Beach? Have you visited Downtown West Palm Beach lately?                        Have you visited Downt...

Well, what are you waiting for? There are 10 new dining spots and plenty of new retail shops that are waiting for you! Not convinced yet? The 200 block of Clematis St. recently won 4 out of the 9 categories in The Miami Herald's "Best Block in South Florida" competition. Pretty big deal! Come see what Clematis St. and the entire Downtown has for you. Visit WPBGO.com

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Like Ft. Lauderdale? 

This is good for last-minute plans:

 

CLICK HERE

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Las Olas-logoLIKE LAS OLAS BLVD.?

CLICK HERE FOR PLACES TO EAT, SHOP, PARK, FIND UP-COMING EVENTS AND FAIRS,  ENJOY!

CLICK HERE

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LIKE GREEN MARKETS AND FARMERS MARKETS? Farmers Markets are sprouting up all over South Florida. Local and organic fruits and vegetables are plentiful as well as many artisan products such as baked goods and breads, jelly’s, cheeses, eggs, flowers and plants. Every market is different yet they all continue to grow and expand weekly with more vendors and visitors. They're booming in South Florida! Many markets are still traditional weekend markets but there is a year round and weekday trend starting to take hold.  See the list of Markets in Palm Beach County, Broward and Miami Dade County:   CLICK HERE

Here are some specific ones!

Downtown Open Market- Boca RatonThird or fourth Sunday every month, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.-One Sunday a month, Downtown Open Market  offers vintage clothing, indie crafts, natural bath supplies and handmade jewelry. Shoppers can explore and buy handiwork from local artists, designers, crafters and musicians. Baked goods will be readily available for snacking. The market will be held every third Sunday of the month until May, with the exception of March and April which will be held on the fourth Sunday-Address: 308 S. Federal Highway; Boca Raton, FL 33432  Email: info@DowntownOpenMarket.com   Website: www.downtownopenmarket.com  

West Boca Green Market-Sundays, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.-As the largest year-round market in the county, West Boca Green Market has more than 100 vendors. Boasting everything from nut butters to cocktail soaps (Mojito, too!), the market also offers children’s activities so parents can focus-( Face painting and train rides) Catch the fun year-round at Olympic Heights High School.Address: 20101 Lyons Road; Boca Raton, FL 33434- Phone: 561/929-0237Website: www.westbocagreenmarket.com

 

Green Market at Florida Atlantic UniversityThursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.-As part of FAU’s Mission Green campaign, the university’s market aims to improve sustainability and protect eco-systems as well as future generations- If you want to make the world a greener place, stop by and support the environmentally friendly vendors- You'll find organic products, fresh herbs, plants, flowers and artisan foods-Address: 777 Glades Road; Boca Raton, FL 33431-Phone: 561/297-2211-Website: www.fau.edu/missiongreen

 

Delray Beach Green MarketSaturdays 9am -2pm-SE 4th Street 1/2 block south of Atlantic Avenue, downtown Delray Beach 561-276-7511(Note: Open between October and May-Always call first-Market schedules change)

 

Community Farmers’ Market at Boynton Beach-Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.-With a specialization in food, the Boynton Beach Farmers’ Market offers local produce, fresh bakery items and Florida honey- For four-legged friends, natural pet foods also make an appearance- Located in Ocean Avenue Park, the market is open year-round-Address: 100 NE 4th St.; Boynton Beach, FL 33435-Phone: 561/714-2745-Website: www.communityfarmersmarketsofsouthflorida.com

 

Lake Worth Farmers MarketSaturdays 8am-1pm-At 1 South Ocean Boulevard (NE corner of Lake Ave and A1A) Lake Worth (561) 547-3100(Always call before going-market schedules change)

 

West Palm Beach Green Market-Opens October 5-Saturdays 9am-1pm-Inspired by the public markets of Europe, the West Palm Beach Green Market promises quality. Dainty delicacies like biscotti and garden tea make an appearance among the food vendors, as well as more eccentric fare like Voodoo Wicked’s Ghost Pepper Jelly. This market runs until May 31-.At 101 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach (downtown at Clematis Street and Flagler Drive in Waterfront Park)-561-822-15215- Season is October to May- www.wpb.org/greenmarket/

 

Marando FarmsSaturday and Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm-1401 S.W. First Avenue, downtown Fort Lauderdale-954-294-2331-Open year round- Info: CLICK HERE

 

Pompano Beach Green MarketSaturdays, 8am-1pm-100 N.E. First Street, across from City Hall Pompano Beach (954) 782-3015- (Call before going; market schedules change)- CLICK HERE

 

Coconut Grove Saturday Organic Market-Saturdays 10am – 7 pm-At 3300 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove-(Call before going; market schedules change) 305-238-7747 or CLICK HERE

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LIKE DANCING?  Study shows that Dancing Makes You Smarter!  CLICK HERE

LIST OF DANCE PLACES, DANCE LESSONS, -EVERYWHERE! (Tri-County)

CLICK HERE

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LIKE JAZZ?  CHECK OUT THIS FREE SITE:

CLICK HERE:  www.JazzOnTheTube.com                    

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LIKE CONCERTS AND SPORTS?

Check out Mizner Park Amphitheater: CLICK HERE

Check out Downtown Boca Events: CLICK HERE

Check out Miami Metro events: CLICK HERE

What's coming to AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA in Miami?     CLICK HERE and then scroll down

What's coming to BBT Center (formerly BankAtlantic Center) in Sunrise?   CLICK HERE  and then scroll down

What's coming to Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood?  CLICK HERE and then scroll down

What's coming to The Fillmore in Miami Beach?   CLICK HERE and then scroll down_

What's coming to the Theater / Stage?     CLICK HERE

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Also: CHECK THIS OUTROCKETS INTO ROSES;

Hand-sculpted Roses made from actual ROCKETS fired into Israel !

www.RocketsIntoRoses.com

www.UnitedWithIsrael.org

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News!         HotNews!         RESTAURANTS!                         

Click on "Restaurants!' in the Directory or CLICKHERE:   

NEWS: OPEN: L'etoile-("The Star')-European French Wine Bar-99 SE Mizner Blvd. -Boca Raton 33432- Info: 561-347-7000

NEWS: OPEN: Meatball Room-301 Yamato Rd.-Boca Raton 33434-In Woodfield's Regency Court Shops-561-409-4111 or www.MeatballRoom.com

NEWS: OPEN: Butcher Block Grill-New, unique, innovative: Steak & Seafood; meats are all natural and hormone-free; seafood is all wild-caught; produce is all locally grown- At 7000 W. Camino Real (and Powerline Road)-Boca Raton-. For more information, 561-409-3035, or  www.butcherblockgrill.com

NEWS: CLOSED: Gary Woo Restaurant at 3400 N. Federal Hwy. in Boca Raton, Paddy McGee's and 75 MAIN on Atlantic Ave. in Delray!

NEWS: OPEN: The Grind Cafe in Delray Marketplace- It’s a a new-fashioned coffee shop with sunny and earthy colors and live music Friday and Saturday nights -At 14859 Lyons Rd.,- 561/270-2058

NEWS:  CLOSED! (8-2-13)Old Calypso-on the Intracoastal–900 E. Atlantic Avenue- Delray Beach 33483-Phone: 561-279-2300

NEWS: CLOSED AND COMING SOON: Damiano's closed In the Regency Shops- 3011 Yamato Road-Boca Raton and coming soon in its place: Meatball Room  (Tuscan Italian food; Info: 561-409-4111)  

NEWS: CLOSED-July 20: OVENELLA- 499 S Federal Hwy.-  Boca Raton, FL 33432

NEWS: OPEN:  3 New Burger Places! (See below: "Shake Shack" on Glades Road, scroll down)-Also, Butcher & the Burger in Boca’s Town Center mall-And then just a couple weeks ago, Florida football legend Don Shula opened the sixth Florida Shula Burger in the sprawling Delray Marketplace shopping complex at 14917 Lyons Rd., 564-404-1347)

NEWS: CLOSED!!  Caruso at 187 SE Mizner Blvd. , Jakes Stone Crabs at 514 Via De Palmas in Royal Palm Plaza and Stefanes at 2006 NW Executive Center Circle, all in Boca Raton

NEWS: CLOSED: Rosso1901 N Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431-Phone:(561) 353-9819

NEWS: CLOSED: GOL-The Taste of Brazil-411 E. Atlantic Avenue-Delray Beach

NEWS: OPEN: 3rd & 3rd-A laid-back hangout located off the main Avenue-No sign-Menu changes daily-At 301 NE 3rd Avenue-Delray Beach, FL 33444

NEWS: Open: Shake Shack- The Big Dog of the “gourmet” burger world—NYC’s restaurant mogul Danny Meyer—opened at the University Commons shopping center on Glades Road, just east of I-95

NEWS: Open: Saltwater Brewery-Opened by 4 Delray Beach natives who are friends and dedicated Home-Brewers-It will be in a barn-like, 1952 vintage building-Cool!   On West Atlantic Avenue just off I-95

NEWS: Open: Wendy Rosano (of Cucino Mio in Delray) and Tom Corning opened a restaurant in the new Delray Marketplace: 'Terra Fiamma' (9169 W. Atlantic Ave., 561/495-5570)-The name means "Earth' and "Flame"

NEWS!!!  CLOSED!

Paddy McGees in Delray, Gary Woo Restaurant on Federal Hwy. in Boca Raton, Ovenella in Boca, Rosso on Military Trail in Boca-Gol! A Taste of Brazil (on Atlantic in Delray)-The Spaniard in Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale Comedy Club, Baja Beach Club (formerly Club Boca)- 7000 W. Palmetto Pk. Rd- in the Bank Bldg., The Ark in Davie, Fifth Avenue Grille- 4650 N. Federal Hwy., Lighthouse Point, FL ,Vivo Partenza-(formerly Bova)-1450 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton,  Assiago del Forno in Woodfield Plaza in Boca (became Damiano on October 2 by the owners of Frank & Dino's in Deerfield ), Atlantique Cafe- 777 E. Atlantic Avenue-Delray Beach, Wave2700, in East Boca-  on Federal Hwy, north of Glades Rd. , SPIN Night Club in Mizner Park;   Philippe Chow on Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton, Dolce Amore in Pineapple Grove area of Delray Beach;  BASH of Boca on SW 18th Street is closed.

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FREE Admission -Passes to Vegas Cabaret Adult Nightclub in Lauderhill- Must be 21 or older- Closes nightly at 5am- Want FREE passes to get into the club?  Call Mr. Michael at 954-815-6007 from 9am to 5pm-  Couples are Welcome

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A friend asked me for suggestions on ideas for things to do (for all ages) when her kids visit. Maybe this list I put together for her will help you, too!

Butterfly World–   www.ButterflyWorld.com
Lion Country Safari on Southern Blvd. in West Palm Beach  www.LionCountrySafari.com
Miami Seaquarium     www.miamiseaquarium.com
Zoo Miami    www.zsf.org
Deep Sea Fishing?  954-462-9194
See a Florida Panthers game?  954-835-PUCK
Parrot Jungle-   305-400-7000
Duck Tours-  www.DuckToursMiami.com
Catamaran Rides- www.TropicalSailing.com
Take the Water Taxi along the Intracoastal-  www.WaterTaxi.com
Seminole Indian Village-  Live shows, see the village   www.SeminoleTribe.com
or Billie Swamp Safari   www.SeminoleTribe.com/safari
Hard Rock –casino? cafe? concerts?   www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com
Museum of Science and Discovery   www.mods.org
Water sports:   snorkeling, scuba, parasailing, waterskiing, kayak-canoe-bike tours, fishing
Dania Jai Alai  954-920-1511
Segway Tours www.mcruzrentals.com

See the Everglades on an Airboat Tour-http://www.evergladestours.com/_index.php

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Shoppers-1345450752838Shopping, Dining and Entertainment – The New Delray Marketplace has it all- It is a 258,000 SF  shopping and entertainment complex located at 9025 W Atlantic Avenue -Delray Beach 33446 near Florida's Turnpike, located on the corner of West Atlantic Avenue and Lyons Road -Info: 561-865-4613 or www.DelrayMarket.com This is sure to make West Delray the new dining and cultural destination-  Anchoring this new development is a Frank Theatres, including 10 screens and 16 lanes of bowling, plus a variety of exclusive restaurants, fashion boutiques, salons, a Publix grocery store and much more. Restaurants coming so far: Burt & Max's,(Burt Rapoport and Dennis Max reunited after 30 years!)  Famous Famiglia Pizza, Terra Fiamma, Japango Sushi Thai Asian Cuisine, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt, Shula Burger, The Grind Coffee and Sababa Lounge. Retailers are: Chico’s, White House Black Market, Apricot Lane, Bobby Chan Apparel, Aroma Fragrance, JoS A. Bank and Charming Charlie.

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eagle-9D71DD8E22CE419AA71DB78D3C56576FPACK AND SHIP!

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Eagle Shipping-  BEST Pack and Ship Store-Located in the Shoppes at Village Pointe on SW18th Street- Boca Raton- Offering a full service pack and ship store that can ship anything…anywhere through United States Postal Service, FEDEX, UPS, DHL or FREIGHT-Also mailbox rentals available at  DISCOUNT RATES-Avoid lines at the Post Office-Come here!-5970 SW 18th Street-between Military Trail and Powerline Road-561-296-1753  Info:   CLICK HERE

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 Great shows, special events and all the holidays!

Miami Seaquarium

Info: 305-361-5705 or www.miamiseaquarium.com

SHOWS, EXHIBITS, DOLPHIN ENCOUNTERS

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                                 Good Quotes

~Plato, said, "You can discover more about a person in an hour of play, than in a year of conversation."

~Every child should have 2 things: a dog, and a mother who let him have one.

~When asked whether he ever confused a Bordeaux with a Burgundy in a blind tasting, British wine legend Harry Waugh replied: "Not since lunch.

   

 

"Look,  I eat really well and I work out, but I also indulge when I want to. I don't starve myself in an extremist way. You're not taking away my coffee or my dairy or my glass of wine because I'd be devastated."

Jennifer Aniston

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BEST QUOTES BY YOGI BERRA:

"It's like deja vu all over again."
"We made too many wrong mistakes."
"You can observe a lot just by watching."
"A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore."
"He hits from both sides of the plate. He's amphibious."
"If you don't know where you're going, you might end up some place else."
Responding to a question about remarks attributed to him that he did not think were his: "I really didn't say everything I said."
"The future ain't what it use to be."
"I think Little League is wonderful. It keeps the kids out of the house."
On why he no longer went to Ruggeri's, a St. Louis restaurant:
"Nobody goes there anymore because it's too crowded."
When giving directions to Joe Garagiola to his New Jersey home, which is accessible by two routes: "When you come to a fork in the road, take it."
"Always go to other people's funerals, otherwise they won't come to yours."
"Never answer anonymous letters."
""Half the lies they tell about me aren't true."
As a general comment on baseball: "90% of the game is half mental."
"It gets late early out there."
Carmen Berra, Yogi's wife asked: "Yogi, you are from St. Louis , we live in New Jersey , and you played ball in New York . If you go before I do, where would you like me to have you buried?" Yogi's answer: "Surprise me."
"It ain't over till it's over."

Yogi Berra played Major League Baseball for 19 years for the New York Yankees.
He played on 10 World Series Championship teams, is a MLB Hall of Famer and has some awe-inspiring stats.Yogi is famous for his fractured English, malapropisms and sometimes nonsensical quotes.His name is consistently brought up as one of the best catchers in baseball history

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 Wow! Joe & Shelly met Dec. 2011 at a Stepping Out Florida event at the Pavilion Grille!  They're happy and still together