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Celebrate National Shrimp Scampi Day at Marcello’s La Sirena

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If you’re looking for a delicious way to observe National Shrimp Scampi Day this Friday, April 29th (and who isn’t), reserve a table at the Southend’s standout Italian restaurant La Sirena.

The eatery’s signature Scampi Marcello, named after chef/owner Marcello Fiorentino, features four jumbo shrimp broiled in the shell and served with a sauce of garlic, mustard, sherry and butter. The dish, one of a menu-full of culinary delights, is the apropos way to celebrate this once-a-year buttery holiday.

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6316 S. Dixie Hwy.
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 585-3128

 

Forget Wonderland- Alice Takes on the Everglades in Ballet Alantica’s Performance

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Don’t miss a fun and comedic take on the classic Alice in Wonderland story. In this innovative performance by Ballet Atlantica, Alice is visiting family in Palm Beach and gets carried away to the Everglades by a hurricane. There she meets a Punk Rock Alligator, Palm Beach Bunny (white rabbit), Marsh Hare, Clewiston Cat (Cheshire), White Heron Queen, Red Rattlesnake Queen, US Sugar Fairy, and many more creatures who inhabit the Glades. Buy your tickets soon or you’ll be late be late for a very important date.

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Join The Garden Party At Tonight’s SENA Meeting

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Don’t miss SENA’s April meeting tonight:

Thursday, April 14th from 6:30-8:00 at
South Olive Community Center at 345 Summa Street

With a Gardens theme, this is the perfect opportunity to get growing in your own backyard. Guests will include:

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Rachel Wolberg Program Coordinator at Mounts Botanical Garden

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Stewart Bosley of Urban Growers CEDC

SENA welcomes and encourages families to attend. The Kids Club is happening, so the counselors from the Rec Center will be providing activities for the children. Bring your family and learn about growing local fresh food.

About Mounts Botanical Garden
Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest public garden with over 2,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants from six continents, including plants native to Florida, exotic trees, tropical fruit, herbs, citrus and palms.

About Urban Growers CEDC
Urban GrowersHenrietta Bridge Farm Project will focus on eliminating at least 1 of Palm Beach County’s 27 food deserts by teaching low-cost farming techniques and bringing fresh, healthy food to areas comprised of low income and racial minority groups.
*A food desert is a geographic area where affordable and nutritious food is difficult to obtain.

Check Out What’s Cooking In SoSo

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Looking for something to spark your child’s culinary creativity? The Junior League of the Palm Beaches is hosting their annual Kids In the Kitchen, Healthy Eating & Exercise Fair Saturday, April 23 from 10-1 at the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium. Kids will participate in  hands-on cooking demonstrations, a variety of exercise programs and interactive learning experiences at fun booths related to health, fitness and nutrition. Admission is free for ages 4-12 and their families, but reservations are required. Sign up by this Wednesday, April 13 to reserve your spot.

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Get Beach Ready in the Southend

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Is “Hitting the Sand” at the top of your To-Do list this weekend? Be sure to head out fashionably equipped with these beach elements available at our fave local outdoor stockist Norcross Patio.

A Lovin’ Summer beach tent is stylish sun protection sure to get you noticed. With designs inspired by some of the world’s greatest beaches from Santorini to South Beach, these fabulous tents make light work of sand set-up (easily assembled by one person in a few simple steps).

 

Don’t let a damp bikini be the wet blanket of your ocean experience. These chic, splash-proof pouches from California-based Aloha Collection are beach bag essentials for keeping things dry.

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Drink in the delicious flavors of Coola sunscreen. Inspired by cocktails (like Citrus Mimosa) and tropical tastes (like Guava Mango), Coola is both eco-conscious and largely organic. Its Farm to Face® sourcing philosophy makes it our sunscreen go-to.

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Pop in and load up on beach treats for the sunny days ahead!

Norcross Patio
5023 S Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 547-4769

Drink Beer and Run 5K to Save Wildlife

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Whether you are more of a sprinter or sipper, the Palm Beach Zoo has the perfect way for you to help animals with an activity that matches your personality.

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Enjoy wild animals, lush surrounding, live music and unlimited samples of craft beer from 25+ Florida breweries at this year’s Brew at the Zoo. All the beer is brewed in Florida with more than half of the participating breweries within 50 miles of the Zoo, and none more than 200 miles away.

Here’s what is included:

General Admission $35.00
6:00pm-9:00pm admission to the event inside the Zoo
Collectible sampling mug
Lanyard to hold your mug while you eat, etc.
Sampling from 25+ breweries, each with 2 or 3 brews
Great food available to purchase from local restaurants, see list below
Live music in the Fountain Plaza by The Brews Brothers
Strolling live music by The Hot Java Band trio

VIP Admission $65.00
LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE…ONLY 200!
VIP Food Sponsor at Brew At The Zoo 2016 – Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Includes all of the above
Early entry at 5:30pm
Free food in the Tropics Cafe, courtesy of Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Premium beer samples not available to General Admission
Collectible t-shirt (be sure to select your ticket based on preferred t-shirt size, however, size not guaranteed)
LIve music by Andre Michaud

Designated Driver $15.00
Free water and soft drinks at the Tropics Cafe Snack Window
Live Music
Great food available to purchase from local restaurants
Designated Driver ticket purchasers PLEDGE to NOT CONSUME any alcohol during the event or prior to arrival
May enter at 5:30pm if accompanying a VIP ticket holder

Click here to purchase tickets.

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Run or Walk to help save the Malayan tiger!

The Malayan tiger is the most endangered of the 5 remaining species of tigers. It’s estimated that there are fewer than 250 in the wild. The Palm Beach Zoo works closely with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), supporting species and habitat research and protection at Endau-Rompin National Park in Malaysia. A portion of your race registration fee helps fund our involvement with WCS.

You’ll run or walk through the beautiful paths of Dreher Park and finish the race inside the Palm Beach Zoo passing the Tiger River habitat where 2 of the 4 Malayan tigers reside. You’ll also run past wallabies, Fennec foxes, New Guinea singing dogs, ocelots, and siamang gibbons on your way to the finish line at the fountain plaza.

Your registration includes admission to the Zoo for the day and discount coupons for friends and family to see you finish and explore the Zoo for the day. Be sure to register soon- the first 500 runners registered get a free t-shirt.

Awards will be given in the following categories:

Top 3 Overall Male & Female

Top 3 Masters Male & Female

Top 3 Male ages 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Top 3 Female ages 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Legacy of Noted Palm Beach Architect Byron Simonson Lives on in SoSo

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The Colony Hotel. Photo by Augustus Mayhew
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Byron Simonson (1902-1972) may not have the universal name recognition of fellow architect Addison Mizner, but just like Mizner, he had a hand in shaping the architectural landscape of historic Palm Beach.

Once a protégé of both Mizner and Maurice Fatio, Simonson is perhaps best known for designing Palm Beach’s Colony Hotel and La Coquille Club in Manalapan, a modernist hotel frequented by jet setters that was ultimately demolished in the mid-1980s to make way for the Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach.

La Coquille’s pool area 1954 Van Durand Photo

(La Coquille Club, Historical Society of Palm Beach County)

After establishing his own architecture firm in 1945, Simonson eschewed the columns and arches associated with Mediterranean style and adopted a Mid-Century Modern approach to design. While his work was lauded, few of his creations remain today. Many were destroyed in the 1908s when post modernism fell out of favor.

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“The Geckoes” at 6800 Washington Avenue in West Palm Beach

This is what makes “The Geckoes”, a 1956 Simonson home nestled in our very own Southend such a rare gem. Located at 6800 Washington Road, four houses off the Flagler waterfront, the house was constructed in Simonson’s “Bungalow Style” of design.

While the owners have updated the house’s systems, they have stayed true to the mid-century modern aesthetic by retaining the exposed beams and cypress ceilings and restoring the original built-in cabinetry.

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An open floor plan provides amazing flow between the kitchen, dining room and living spaces and creates a great feeling of space that is perfect for entertaining. The home’s clean, chic and modern vibe evidences the talents of Simonson and makes one lament that there are not more reminders.

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Those appreciative of Simonson’s work now have the chance to own a piece of Palm Beach history. The Geckoes is listed for sale by Kiely Real Estate. Interested parties can reach Jefferson Kiely at (561) 371-8994.

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Kiely Real Estate
6319 S. Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
561-655-1300

 

Tonight’s SENA Meeting: Sober Homes, Chain of Lakes, Sugar Tour & Property Tax Question are all on the agenda

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March SENA General Meeting
Thursday, March 3rd : 6:30pm till 8:00pm 
South Olive Community Center at 345 Summa St.

Tonight’s SENA meeting is packed with information and issues that may impact you as a South End resident.

SOBER HOMES IN THE SOUTH END
Legislative update from Commissioner Materio. Get the newest information about what’s happening in Tallahassee to address this situation in our neighborhood.

BLUEWAY TRAILS CHAIN OF LAKES PRESENTATION

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This is the project to build a lift system in the C-51 canal that would create open access for small boats to the intracoastal from the western waterways.

FREE TOUR OF THE SUGAR INDUSTRY THIS SATURDAY:
RSVP at the meeting, by email or on Facebook.

PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION QUESTION
A referendum to answer this ballot question: Shall the City Commission of the City of West Palm Beach be authorized to grant, pursuant to s. 3, Art. VII of the State Constitution, property tax exemptions to new businesses and expansions of existing businesses that are expected to create new, full time jobs in the City of West Palm Beach?

Yes – For authority to grant exemptions
No – Against authority to grant exemptions

Presented by Chris Roog Economic Director of the City of West Palm Beach.

NOT TO MENTION PIZZA, COOKIES AND THE SENA KIDS CLUB WITH REC CENTER COUNSELORS PROVIDING ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN.

 

Celebrate March Wag-ness at Posh Pet Hotel

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March is going to the dogs in West Palm Beach thanks to the Southend’s swanky Posh Pet Hotel. The month is filled with activities for your pampered pooch…everything from a Doggie Luau to a water obstacle course. It’s time your four-legged friend kicked up their heels with a much deserved Spring Break. Call Posh Pet Hotel at 561-225-1559 for more details.

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6710 S. Dixie Hwy
West Palm Beach, FL  33405
561-225-1559

Celebs Crave SoSo

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Sorry Carolina. Legendary singer-songwriter James Taylor was going to the Southend in his mind this past Valentine’s Day weekend.

In town for a concert to support the Dana Farber Cancer Institute at Mar-a-Lago Club, Taylor ordered a Cuban Steak Platter from SoSo’s own Havana on the night before Valentine’s Day using food delivery service Cravy.

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Apparently, the meal was not enough to satisfy his Cuban fix. Taylor called back the next night for seconds. This time he sampled the restaurant’s Roast Pork with Yellow Rice and Black Beans and V-Day sweet treats of Tres Leches and Flan.

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Taylor is far from the first celebrity to feast on some Havana fare. Past patrons have included Sofia Vergara and now husband Joe Manganiello, Martha Stewart and the Food Network’s Alton Brown among others.

Want to find out what’s luring them in? Stop by Havana and find out.

Havana
6801 S Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL  33405