Phipps Skate Park is Hosting a Valentine’s Day Lock-in!

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Looking to have a night off from the kids? Phipps Skate Park is hosting a lock in from 9 PM – 9 AM on Valentine’s day, Friday February 14th.

Kids ages 9-17 are welcome to come to the park for a night of fun and skating. The event will provide participants the opportunity to win free skate products with games, contests, and giveaways! The kids can skate until midnight and then continue having fun for the rest of the night.

The cost is $35 and parents can call Phipps Skate Park at (561) 835-7170 to register their kids for the event.

Keep in Shape on the Cheap at the South Olive Community Center

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The South Olive Community Center, located on 345 Summa St,  offers residents the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of well-priced fitness classes for adults and children. Community fitness classes are a great way to get in shape and meet people in your neighborhood! Continue reading →

Real Estate Trends in the Southend

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These days the current estimated median home value in the 33405 is $149,280. So, we’re doing a little better than the estimated median home value in the state of Florida, $145,140, and a little worse than Palm Beach County as a whole, with an estimated median home value of $179,480.

However, compared to the rest of Palm Beach County and the State of Florida, the Southend has seen a greater increase in estimated home values over the past year with an increase of 20.8%, compared to 14.8% county-wide and 13.4% state-wide. Things are looking up for property values in the neighborhood! Continue reading →

Just Listed on Puritan!

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Kiely Real Estate just listed this beautiful home on Puritan. It’s a 3/3 listed at $342,500, not bad at all. Although it was built in 1945, it was recently renovated by the current owner.

It has all the charm and solid construction of a bygone era, with the modern conveniences of today. It has lush landscaping, a security system, privacy fencing, and a beautiful patio area.

If you know of anyone who is interested in this listing you can contact the agent, Jefferson Kiely, at (561) 361-8994. Continue reading →

Upcoming Tournament at the South Olive Tennis Center

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On March 8-10th the South Olive Tennis Center will be hosting its 13th Annual Jeffrey McIntosh Memorial Super Series. The event was created to honor the life of 8 year old Jeffrey McIntosh who tragically died during his parent’s murder-suicide seventeen years ago. It is a USTA  Sanctioned Junior Event for Boys/Girls 16s and 18s.

The Center also runs multiple USTA sanctioned tennis tournaments throughout they year. Their most notable event being the David Strage Memorial Super Series, which has raised over $43,000 for brain tumor patients and cancer research. The Center also offers residents the opportunity to join a tennis league or enroll in tennis classes, for both adults and children. The Palm Beach County Women’s Tennis Association also offers several teams to join that practice at the South Olive Tennis Center.

 

 

We’ve All Been Wondering: What’s replacing the old IHOP?

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After the closing of the IHOP in 2009, the lot on 8011 S. Dixie Hwy has remained undeveloped. As the years have passed, we in the Southend have been wondering what will replace the old restaurant. Initially, there was talk that a Walmart would be built on the site, but the deal never closed. Originally, the land was re-zoned as residential in 2005, for a proposed new 110-unit residential property. However, that project was never built. Continue reading →

Greek Fest at St. Catherine’s Church

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The 39th Annual Greek Fest at St. Catherine’s Greek Orthodox Church will be taking place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday February 21-23. This is an event you simply cannot miss!

Entertainment will be provided by the Heart of Greece Dancers and the Hellenic Band. There will be authentic Greek cuisine, a pastry shop, imported jewelry and artwork, boutiques, arts and crafts, a taverna, and imported groceries. Come for the gryos, lamb, souvlaki, assorted pastries, Greek coffee, pastizio, spanakopita, and saganaki. The food is always spectacular and the atmosphere is really lively! Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day Safari at the Zoo!

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The Palm Beach Zoo is hosting a Valentine’s day safari from 11 AM – 3 PM on February 14th, Valentine’s day. The zoo will be featuring its animal couples, everything from macaws to siamangs; see if you can spot them all! There will be giveaways and games for the kids as well.

Welcome!

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Dear Readers,

Welcome to SoSo News, a blog dedicated to all things South of Southern. We will be posting news about neighborhood events, restaurants, entertainment, featured community members, real estate, and much more. We are very excited to share the latest news about our favorite neighborhood with you!

If you have any questions or ideas for us, please feel free to send them our way!

Thanks!

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