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Happy Halloween

Delray Beach Halloween Festivities has been expanded to include more merchants this year.  Please take note of new locations for some events / meeting locations.  The 57th annual event is brought to you by the Downtown Development Authority and the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency.  

• Trick-or-Treating on the Avenue will take place from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM.  Merchants from NW 5th Ave in The Set all the way down to the Intracoastal Bridge will be handing out goodies for the trick-or-treaters.  Trick-or-Treating on the Avenue is brought to you by the Downtown Development Authority and the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency.
• The Halloween Parade starts at 1:00 PM.  The 57th

If you are thinking about visiting Delray Beach, Village by the Sea, you might be wondering where you should stay.  Here is a rundown of hotels in the area plus a few that are currently under construction.  Our beautiful Village by the Sea is divided into several districts that have very unique and distinct vibes.  Whether you want to be in the heart of downtown, Pineapple Grove or by the beach, you are sure to find great accommodations in Delray Beach.  

Crane's Beach House Boutique Hotel & Luxury Villas

Crane's Beach House Boutique Hotel & Luxury Villas is one of the most exclusive resorts in the Palm Beach area.  Crane's reputation is based on their exceptional luxurious accommodations and award-winning service. The property is located in a

A great local outdoor event, as the weather is finally cooling down from our hurricane free 2019 summer, is the first Friday Art Walk!

Taking place in Downtown Delray Beach, in Artists Alley and in the local art galleries and studios on Friday night October 4, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm kicks off the new season.

Bring your walking shoes to get you around Downtown Delray Beach, and your open eyes to take a look at the artwork, photography, sculptures and other pieces of our Delray Beach natives.  

There will be live entertainment about, and the first Friday event is completely FREE!  No tickets or passes needed.  Come as you are and enjoy the 4 participating neighborhoods of The Set, Artists Alley, Pineapple Grove, and of course the worlds famous

The 2020 South Beach Wine & Food Festival SOBEWFF® is celebrating its 19th year.  The annual five-day event showcases wine, spirits, chef culinary personalities plus more than 100 events sprinkled throughout the greater Miami area.  This years’ event will take place February 19 – 23, 2020.  Tickets go on sale to the general public on October 28, 2019.  If you have a Capital One® credit card, you can purchase tickets during the exclusive pre-sale from October 21st to 27th.  

The motto of SOBEWFF® is Eat. Drink. Educate.  Tantalize your taste buds and whet your whistle knowing that you are helping SOBEWFF® raise money to educate the next generation of culinary trendsetters that have aspirations to be part of the hospitality and tourism industry.  All

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The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser has already sent out the 2019 Notice of Proposed Property Taxes and Assessments for this year.  Contact the Property Appraiser's Office at 561.355.3230 for an informal review with an appraiser or exemption specialist if you feel that the market value of your property is inaccurate or does not reflect fair market value.  If you do not resolve your concern with the Property Appraiser's Representative, you have 25 days from the time the notice was mailed to file a petition with the Value Adjustment Board.  Have you ever wondered how the Property Appraiser values your property?  Property data is collected from local and industry sources and field inspections then is compiled so that it can be

Restaurant months in the greater Fort Lauderdale area are August and September.  Greater Fort Lauderdale restaurant month, formerly known as Crave, is passing quickly so don't let is pass by without trying something new.  Participating restaurants have created special three-course dinner menus starting at $35.00.  Whether you crave oceanfront dining, prime steak, or something else - now is a great time to give in to your cravings.  There are many oceanside and downtown restaurants in Fort Lauderdale that are participating but there are also restaurants in Coral Springs, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Parkland, Pompano Beach, Weston, and Wilton Manors.         

Before it's too late, click Greater Fort Lauderdale restaurant month to

Purchasing a new construction home can be a very complicated process.  Don't give up your right to be represented by a licensed real estate agent of your choosing.  Many people assume that they will get the best deal by working directly with the builder's agent, however, this may not be the case.  Builder Agents work directly for the builder and therefore put the builder's best interests first.  The builder's agents are eager and ready to assist buyers, however, they do not represent the buyer in the transaction.  Having a Realtor on your side gives you that extra support that you may need while dealing with the sales staff and any bumps in the road that might come up during the buying process.  If you seek peace of mind about your decision to buy new

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There's a reason that Fort Lauderdale has been dubbed as the Yachting Capital of the World.  The 60th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is just around the corner.  This years event is Wednesday, October 30th through Sunday November 3rd.  There will be over 1,500 boats on display and 1,200 exhibitors with more than 110,000 visitors from around the globe expected.  This years event debuts SuperYacht Village which is the events seventh location.  SuperYacht Village will debut as the crown jewel displaying the most spectacular yachts in the show.  SuperYacht Village will also feature yacht toys like helicopters, personal submarines, waverunners, and exotic automobiles.  SuperYacht Village will be open to all

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Flavor, the restaurant month for the Palm Beaches, is a yearly event which is on the calendar for the entire month of September.  Flavor has more than doubled in size since its inception and it just keeps getting bigger and better.  This year, there are 54 restaurants participating in Flavor with restaurants throughout Palm Beach county.  The restaurants have designed specially priced three-course menus for lunch and dinner.  The discounted prix-fixe lunches are $20 per person and dinners start at $30 with some restaurants offering delectable menus up to $45.  Prices are per person - beverages, taxes and gratuity not included.  

 This year's participants, categorized by cuisine, are:  

American

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Miami Spice is in full swing from now until September 30th, 2019 and it showcases the very best restaurants of Greater Miami and the Beaches'.  As the saying goes, there's no time like the present so take a little time to research and plan your attack to conquer your Miami Spice "to do" list.  Many people wait all year for Miami Spice to roll around so they can enjoy fantastic restaurants and their special Miami Spice menu offerings at substantial savings.  Miami Spice is an excellent opportunity check restaurants off your bucket list.  This year, there are 261 participating restaurants giving you plenty of options to explore cuisines that you may not have tried before or dine at an upscale restaurant at a reduced price.