One of the most challenging aspects of being a pet owner is making sure your furry family member is in good hands when you travel. It’s important to find someone trustworthy, dependable and who has a heart for animals. After years of searching, I’ve finally found a perfect fit for our pets when we’re away.
House and Hound Care offers pet sitting and dog walking services in Palm Beach, Broward and St. Lucie counties. They are a licensed, insured, and bonded pet care company, and all pet sitters on staff are passionate about animals and have a clean background.
They offer several services including daily dog walks, pet sitting in your own home, pet sitting in a pet sitter’s home, pet transportation and overnight pet sitting. Each visit and overnight stay is tracked by GPS, so you know your home and animals are safe and taken care of. Additionally, they communicate after each visit and send details of the visit and pictures of your pet or pets.
So how does it work? The first step is to contact House and Hound Care through the website houseandhoundcare.com. You can also reach out by calling (561)801-8559 or by emailing info@houseandhoundcare.com. From their website, you can create an account and register as a client. Once you are registered, a complimentary meet-and-greet visit will be scheduled where you and your pet can meet your local pet sitter.
After you have met your local sitter, scheduling and communicating with House and Hound Care is easy through the Time to Pet app. Any messages you send in the app will be seen by your pet sitter and the House and Hound Care office. The app is also where you’ll receive pictures and notes from your pet sitter and where you can enter details about your pets such as a profile picture, vet information and any special needs they may have. After you return from your vacation and have completed your scheduled visits, the app is where you can find and pay invoices.
A professional and reliable company who only hires the best pet sitters, frequently communicates and watches your pets in your own home, and handles everything from scheduling to payment in one easy-to-use and convenient app? Sounds too good to be true. But it’s not.
If you have more questions, their website has a plethora of information. There you can find a complete list of services and prices as well as a list of areas they cover. You can also see all of their trusted and background-checked pet sitters, read testimonials and find out how the company was started.
Dietary fat has long been a topic of debate among health professionals and the general public. Some people believe that fat is a friend that is necessary for a healthy diet, while others see it as a foe that should be avoided at all costs. So, is dietary fat a friend or a foe? Let’s take a closer look.
First, it’s important to understand that dietary fat is essential for our health. Fat provides energy, helps with the absorption of vitamins and minerals, and is essential for the production of hormones. However, not all fats are created equal. There are different types of dietary fats, including saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats.
Without a doubt, trans fats increase your risk for cardiovascular disease and should be avoided entirely. Trans fats are found in foods such as margarine, fried foods, and processed meat and baked goods. It is important to note that olive oil, a healthy unsaturated fat, when heated will denature into a trans fat due to its low smoke point. This oil should not be used for cooking but is certainly beneficial to use at room temperature over salads and vegetables.
Saturated fats are found in foods such as butter, cheese, red meat, and coconut oil. Over consumption of saturated fat is known to increase levels of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) in the blood and increase your risk of vascular disease. This does not mean that all saturated fat is bad. Keeping your intake to less than 10% of your total calorie intake, approximately 20g daily, has been shown to be an acceptable part of a healthy food pattern. Of course, those with existing heart disease or high cholesterol, should strive for an even lower saturated fat intake. Your existing health and level of systemic inflammation can determine how much saturated fat is right for you.
Unsaturated fats, generally considered as “healthy fats”, are found in foods such as nuts, seeds, avocados, and fatty fish. They are generally liquid at room temperature and have been associated with many health benefits. Unsaturated fats can be further divided into two types: monounsaturated and polyunsaturated. Monounsaturated fats are found in foods such as olive oil, while polyunsaturated fats are found in foods such as salmon, sardines, and flaxseeds. Polyunsaturated fats include Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. It is especially important to have a balance of these fatty acids, leaning toward higher amounts of Omega 3 intake.
So, what does this mean for your diet? Essentially, eating a low fat diet that replaces fat with refined carbohydrates and processed foods will not improve your health. Likewise, eating a high fat diet rich in processed meat and unhealthy oils increases inflammation and chronic disease. Therefore, dietary fat can be both a friend and a foe depending on the type of fat you consume. The key is to focus on consuming healthy fats while limiting unhealthy fats. Healthy fats include olive oil, avocados, salmon, and walnuts. Even lean meat and eggs in moderation are acceptable. Avoidance of unhealthy fats such as fast food, fatty red meat, and processed foods are essential for healthy living and prevention of cardiovascular disease. As always, it’s important to speak with a healthcare professional before making any significant changes to your diet.
Stay healthy and thrive with kindness and purpose.
How do I talk about this without talking about this? That’s what is going through my head right now. I love writing the Mommy Moments column for AroundWellington.com but a lot of my kids personal life is put out there and this is a sensitive subject- especially since they are teenagers.
The friend thing with the kids can be wonderful. I love seeing them gel with other people their age but when things go south, as they do some times, it’s heartbreaking. I can’t tell you how many times I had people say to me (before I had kids) that having children is like letting your heart walk around on the outside of your body. You feel things ten times harder. That is the absolute truth.
A recent incident that was friend related reminded me of that. And it got me thinking. I’ve been so focused on my kids developing friendships, did I teach them to walk away when peoples actions don’t match their words? Have I taught them how important it is that they protect themselves from people that say they are your friend but act otherwise?
Time for another cliche/metaphor… Friendship is a tree. Some friends are leaves, there for a season. Some friends are the branches. And some are roots, there in the beginning, there at the end, there during storms… but always there.
Maybe it’s time I make sure the kids know to every once in a while look at their tree. Is the tree sparse? Spindly? Or does it look healthy and strong? Don’t waste your time tending to the leaves and neglect the roots. If we want our kids to have healthy relationships we have to model what they look like.
So, if you’re looking for me, I’ll be out back, with the kids, standing at the base of my tree, watering and fertilizing my roots.
March is a bittersweet time for growers in South Florida and a transition for home gardeners as they prepare for hotter weather. As the cool season fades, this month is the last chance for gardeners to plant many winter crops and get your garden beds ready for the spring.
To help you through the turn of the season, here are some helpful tips for gardeners at every experience level for March gardening in South Florida.
Last Call For Winter Crops
March is the last chance for you to plant many winter vegetables. If you are looking to take advantage of the cooler temperatures, you can still plant arugula, beans, cantaloupe, carrots, sweet corn, endive, okra, radish, squashes, celery, and watermelon in your backyard.
If you are still looking for cool-season vegetables in late March, consider growing them indoors in a controlled environment, or waiting until the fall to plant them outside.
It’s Time For Spring
In South Florida, March is also considered the start of the Spring planting season when farmers start planting warm-season vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and cucumbers for a late spring harvest. Herbs like basil and cilantro can also help attract butterflies and pollinators to your garden to aid plant growth and health while adding another fresh element to your pantry. March is also a great time to plan flowers like marigolds, zinnias, and sunflowers, and even fruit trees. Start with mangoes, avocados, or papayas for a fruitful harvest in the years to come!
Before you start gardening for the hotter months, here are four steps you need to take to transition your garden from Winter to Spring and Summer:
Clean up your garden beds. Spring is the time to start fresh, which means removing any dead plant material, leaves, roots, and weeds from the cool season.
Test your soil. Plants need nutrient-rich soil in order to grow and give you the best fruits, vegetables, and herbs when you start harvesting. Get a soil test to determine the pH and nutrient levels of your soil, which will help you determine which fertilizers and additions you should make to your garden beds before planting. If you do need to make any additions to your soil, use compost, mulch, or other organic matter to improve soil structure, fertility, and moisture retention.
Choose the right plants for Spring. Plants that are well-suited to the South Florida climate and soil conditions will help your garden grow exponentially. In addition to the cool season vegetables I mentioned before, you can also look into growing cassava, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, pineapple, peas, ginger, and Chinese cabbage.
Water regularly. March is one of the driest months in South Florida, which means you need to take extra precautions to keep your plants watered and your soil moist. Make sure your soil is well-drained and don’t forget to water regularly so your plants have enough moisture to thrive.
As you start your spring cleaning and finish out the last month of the cool season, take the time to enjoy what March has to offer South Floridians in the garden! Enjoy the last bit of fresh cool-season vegetables and get ready for everything the warm season has in store!
Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Features
Music of Composers from the Holocaust
“Echoes of Hope” will be held on April 18, commemorating Yom HaShoah, the remembrance day of the Holocaust
BOCA RATON, Fla. (February 27, 2023) – The Deborah & Larry D. Silver Center for Jewish Engagement, a program of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, will host a concert, called “Echoes of Hope,” featuring the music of composers who survived/endured the Holocaust.
The concert will be held at 6 p.m., April 18, 2023, in Zinman Hall on the Jewish Federation campus, 9901 Donna Klein Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33428. It will feature acclaimed violinist, David Lisker, a Juilliard graduate and former student of legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman.
The program will celebrate the lives and music of nine Jewish composers directly affected by the Holocaust, eight of whom perished in the concentration camps. Lisker, along with six world-renowned musicians, will perform a wide array of works by these inspiring individuals.
“Echoes of Hope” a way for patrons to commemorate Yom HaShoah Ve-Hagevurah, the remembrance day of the Holocaust and heroism, which is the Jewish Memorial Day for the Shoah. It is marked on the 27th of the Hebrew month of Nisan, a week before Yom Hazikaron, or Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism. This year, Yom HaShoah begins the evening of April 17 and ends the evening of April 18.
The “Echoes of Hope” concert will feature violinists Lisker and Regi Papa, violist Katarzyna Bryla, cellist Michael Katz, soprano Leila Bowie, and pianist Renana Gutman; a piano trio by Mieczyslaw Weinberg, selections from string quartets by Erwin Schulhoff; songs by Ilse Weber, Pavel Haas, and Carlo Taube; movements from string trios by Hans Krasa and Gideon Klein; the first movement of Piano Sonata no. 7 by Viktor Ullmann, the only surviving composition by Robert Dauber; as well as beloved works by Joseph Achron and Ernest Bloch.
“If these composers had been allowed to realize their potential, they would have had the capacity to alter the history of music in the 20th century,” said Rabbi Josh Broide, director of the Center for Jewish Engagement.
The program, which took nearly a year to develop, included researching the composers, discovering their individual bodies of work, and determining how many compositions survived the war.
Some of the featured composers, such as Mieczyslaw Weinberg, Viktor Ullmann, and Erwin Schulhoff, left behind a tremendous amount of music, including operas, symphonies, chamber music and songs. In more unfortunate cases, only single works remained, such as Robert Dauber’s Serenade for violin and piano, and Carlo Taube’s Ein Judisches Kind, a song for soprano and piano.
About the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Established in 1979, the JFSPBC is made up of Jewish and social service organizations, synagogues and schools that provide valued services and programs to recipients in South Palm Beach County, in Israel and around the world. The JFSPBC is also comprised of local residents, including lay leadership, volunteer, donors, professional staff, rabbis, educators, event participants and students. Situated on a 100-acre campus in west Boca Raton – the largest in the nation – the JFSPBC supports more than 70 beneficiaries, engages with more than 5,000 donors, and connects more than 130,000 residents. To learn more about how we contribute to a shared vision for the Jewish community, visit https://jewishboca.org or call 561.852.3100.
+ All Your Orchid Questions Answered with Thanh Nguyen
+ The Splendor of Painting Foliage with Deborah Bigeleisen
+ Patrick Dougherty Presentation, Tour & Book-Signing
(West Palm Beach, FL – February 23, 2023) Bursting into Spring with a horticultural flourish, Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting four special events for lovers of art and nature on Saturday, March 11:
Palm Beach County Residents Day
9 am to 4 pm (last entry at 3 pm)
Palm Beach County residents receive reduced admission of $5 per person (children 17 and under FREE) on the second Saturday of each month. Visitors must show proof of residency for reduced-fee entry. The $5 admission supports children’s programming at Mounts Botanical Garden.
Note: Admission for non-residents is$15 for nonmember adults; $12 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $7 for ages 6-17.
All Your Orchid Questions Answered
with Thanh Nguyen
10 am to 11:30 am
$5 members $20 nonmembers (includes full Garden admission).
Presentation size is limited to 75 adults; all classes are non-refundable.
Orchid expert Thanh Nguyen will share stories about how he came to love growing orchids. He has collected them for more than three decades and knows well the joys and disappointments they can bring. As owner-operator of Springwater Orchids in Melbourne, FL, he grows, sells, and breeds many types of orchids, but has come to focus on the genusPaphiopedilum, resulting in numerous award-winning plants and an on-going breeding program. Nguyen will reflect on his love of all the beautiful orchids in his collection, what got him hooked, and what keeps him going.
The Splendor of Painting Foliage with Artist Deborah Bigeleisen
10 am to 12:30 pm
$250 members; $275 nonmembers (includes full Garden admission).
Class size limited to 12 adults; all classes are nonrefundable.
The second of four weekly painting workshops is focused on capturing the splendor of foliage. Deborah Bigeleisenhas a comfortable approach to teaching and will demonstrate a variety oftechniques. She will explore the elements of composition, color, and technique, and some fundamentals of color theory. Students will work from a reference that inspires them. Students should bring several photographs or (other artists’) paintings of foliage that inspire them. The purpose of this is to give the student a ‘road map,’ a direction or a visual image of what they are aspiring to paint. Students might consider taking photographs at Mounts Botanical Garden prior to the first class – think about framing your composition through the camera lens. The variety of styles adds excitement and energy to the class, and everyone learns from one another. It is advisable to print out reference pictures on photo paper or on a laptop to capture a larger image in more vivid colors; cell phones are not recommended because the image is too small and does not stay visible indefinitely.Scheduled for March 4, 11, 18 and 25, this series is well suited for students of all levels working in oils or acrylics. For any questions contact Deborah Bigeleisen atinfo@deborahbigeleisen.com.
FREE for MBG members and children under 6; $15 for nonmember adults; $12 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $7 for children 6-17. Ticket includes full Garden admission.
Presentation size limited to 75 adults.
Internationally acclaimed environmental artist Patrick Dougherty recently completed the final large-scale Stickworkinstallation of his illustrious art career at Mounts Botanical Garden using 30,000 pounds of live willow branches. He is returning for one day to celebrate this historical milestone and will be leading a fascinating discussion of his design and building process, answer questions, and share what inspires his creativity. He will also be signing MBG’s limited edition Stickwork catalog which will be available for purchase. Dougherty has built over 250 of his Stickwork sculptures from Scotland to Japan to Brussels, from Miami to Cincinnati, and a very popular exhibition at the Garden in 2019, titled Cutting Corners. These projects combine his carpentry skills and love of nature.
Explore Anytime, Anywhere with New Mobile Garden Guide
Visitors can now explore Mounts Botanical Garden anytime from anywhere across the globe with the new Mobile Garden Guide. Recently launched in partnership with Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and cultural app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the guide is designed to elevate and enrich the visitor experience by making it easy to discover more of what people love before, during, and after their visit to the Garden. Multi-media content includes maps and information on Mounts Botanical’s 25 display gardens, art in the garden, and current and upcoming exhibitions, as well as an ever-growing spectrum of new photo, audio, and video content available exclusively via the app. To learn more and download the app, visit www.mounts.org/mobile-garden-guide/ [mounts.org].
About Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County:
With a mission to inspire and educate through nature, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden. Visitors to this 20-acre tropical oasis will see an acclaimed collection of 25 unique garden areas containing more than 7,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants, including Florida natives, exotic and tropical fruit trees, herbs, palms, roses, cactus, bromeliads and much more. Mounts Botanical Garden is part of the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Department, in partnership with the University of Florida and the non-profit Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden. This project is sponsored in part by The Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council, and the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. Mounts Botanical is located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.mounts.org.
WELLINGTON, FL – On Monday, February 27th polo fans are invited to join a special event featuring an thrilling match and opportunity to support a worthy mission. Even better, the funds raised during the 8th Annual Polo for a Purpose, “A Passage to India” event, will be used to directly support South Florida families fighting pediatric cancer.
Founded by Brandon Phillips, a pediatric cancer survivor and professional equestrian athlete, Polo for Life has raised $2.2 million to date. As plans are underway for this year’s event, it has been announced that monies raised will support Pediatric Oncology Support Team (P.O.S.T.), Kids Cancer Foundation, and Baptist Health Foundation and subsequently families who are currently in the fight.
“According to St. Jude Research Hospital, approximately 400,000 children globally develop cancer every year,” shared Phillips when asked why he created this event.” Polo for Life estimates that more than 10,000 children in the U.S. under the age of 15 will be diagnosed this year alone and something must be done so we can continue to see survivors going on to live long, healthy lives. I know firsthand the fear of a cancer diagnosis and the incredible life that can follow. I’ve made it my mission to help as many children and families as I can.”
Featuring live entertainment, a fabulous cocktail reception, performance by the Wellington High School marching band, and an electrifying polo match, this event does so much more than provide an afternoon of fun. Polo for Life encourages the community to bid in the auction and take part in the event that makes a huge positive impact locally.
Gates for the event open at 3:00 p.m. with the polo match beginning at 4:00 p.m. Sponsorships are still available. Individual tickets and tables of eight can also be purchased online by visiting www.poloforlife.org/passagetoindia or calling 917-838-2074.
Polo for Life was founded by Brandon Phillips, a professional polo player who has won many of the sport’s most prestigious tournaments. However, winning tournaments is not the biggest victory he has achieved–surviving stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is. Phillips was just 14 years old when diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and given a prognosis of six weeks to live. He endured five grueling months of intensive chemotherapy sessions yet never lost his spirit nor accepted death as an option. He beat the odds, went into remission, and vowed to dedicate his life to polo and his desire to help families facing the dreadful challenge of surviving childhood cancers. Polo for Life, Inc. raises money to help pediatric cancer patients and their families from diagnosis and treatment to survivorship and long-term follow-up. By partnering with South Florida organizations, Polo for Life provides financial assistance so families can remain in their homes, be confident they will have food to survive, and overcome financial hardships that come with a pediatric cancer diagnosis. It has donated more than $2 million since its founding.
West Palm Beach, Fla. (February 24, 2022) – Get up and get moving! The 11th annual Let’s Move Commit to Change Physical Activity Challengeis back to motivate Palm Beach County residents of all ages. Presented by Digital Vibez, Inc. and Palm Health Foundation,Let’s Move is a month-long, free activity challenge From March 1-31 that encourages individuals and teams to participate by completing and logging just 30 minutes of physical activity every day.
Digital Vibez, a nonprofit organization that has gone viral for their dedication to empowering youth through dance fitness, technology, and the arts, will continue to lead the challenge by offering high-energy, innovative community events and activities for local adults and youth.
All residents and companies across Palm Beach County are invited to form teams and register atwww.LetsMovePBC.org, commit to exercising at least 30 minutes a day throughout the month of March, and log their minutes. A calendar full of free, public virtual and in-person activities will constantly be updated on the website as well to encourage residents to keep moving toward their goals all month long. The Village of Wellington, the winning team for the past two years, will host a kickoff event on March 1st at the Wellington Community Center Promenade.
“We have several exciting things up our sleeves this year! We empower Palm Beach County’s youth to move all year long and the Let’s Move campaign enables us to not only assist our youth but the entire community to reach their fitness goals through fun events, collaborations, and brand partnerships,” said Wil Romelus, founder of Digital Vibez. “Together with Palm Health Foundation, we’re able to ensure our future generations live longer, healthier lives by hosting events for everyone from kids to senior citizens that not only focuses on physical health but also social, emotional, and mental health creating healthy lifelong habits.”
Teams will have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win prizes on social media which will incentivize residents to meet their daily movement goals and aim for the highest number of collective minutes logged at the end of the month. A $1,000 grant will be awarded to the Top Team and to the Sub Team who is a youth-focused program that logs the most minutes on theLet’s Move website to support their physical activity programming.
The Palm Beach County-based Let’s Move initiative was first launched in 2012 by Palm Health Foundation, the county’s leading community foundation for health. Inspired by First Lady Michelle Obama’s 2010 Let’s Move national program to decrease childhood obesity, the foundation created the local challenge for adults and children to improve a variety of health issues through regular physical activity. The challenge promotes that daily exercise combats illnesses like diabetes and heart disease, and strengthens brain health and life expectancy, among other benefits.
“Physical activity is vital to overall health and wellness, and we’re thrilled to continue to build a local culture of health by motivating residents to move and support each other in the process,” said Patrick McNamara, president, and CEO of Palm Health Foundation.
Let’s Move will kick off on March 1st at 3 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center Promenade. Teams that log the highest number of minutes by March 31st, and several other awardees, will be recognized at a community celebration at the end of the challenge on April14th from 6-8 p.m. at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach.
For the first year, Digital Vibez and the Let’s Move campaign have partnered with District Fit, a large-scale wellness festival focused on mindful practices, physical fitness, and a health-conscious lifestyle in downtown West Palm Beach. Hosted at The Square, this full day of wellness programming on Saturday, March 11, features a lineup of free and donation-based classes supporting Digital Vibez including yoga, cycling, dance, HIIT, and meditative workshops, led by elite instructors.
Team registration for the Let’s Move challenge is now open at www.letsmovepbc.org, and nothing would be possible without the help of our Let’s Movesponsors, AmeriHealth Caritas, WPBF News Channel 25 and the KVJ Show.
About Digital Vibez, Inc. Digital Vibez is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Palm Beach County. Our mission is to empower youth in diverse and underserved communities through dance fitness, technology, and the arts. Our innovative programs and events motivate and inspire youth to use their creativity and talents to develop healthier habits while expressing themselves through positive outlets and engaging activities. For more information about Digital Vibez, visit digitalvibez.org or call (561) 847-4521.
About Palm Health Foundation Palm Health Foundation is Palm Beach County’s community foundation for health. With the support of donors and a focus on results, the foundation builds strong community partnerships, respects diverse opinions, advocates for its most vulnerable neighbors and inspires innovative solutions to lead change for better health now and for generations to come. The foundation supports health equity for Palm Beach County residents of all backgrounds, heritage, education, incomes, and states of well-being. Palm Health Foundation has invested more than $91 million in Palm Beach County health since 2001. For more information about Palm Health Foundation, visit palmhealthfoundation.org or call (561) 833-6333.
While for most spring is a time to get away from the worries of responsibilities and partake in social activities, it is also an opportunity for growth. While enjoying vacation from either work or school, this is time that allows for planning, which in the current time we live in is more of a convenience rather than a priority. Making time for oneself is essential that is overlooked by many since life goes so fast and there are many immediate priorities. However, it dramatically improves mental, physical and spiritual health, understanding personal passions and fascinations, allows for a more well-rounded person overall. While in the short term there’s nothing wrong with the traditional spring party or other social activities, there is the capacity for a long term achievement to be made. In Florida, for better or for worse, most of the seasons are similar to each other in terms of it being hotter than other states on average. While the temperature might be similar during this month, there is a deeper understanding of the season with it being associated with rebirth and a flourishing of life. With the focus on new beginnings there’s no time better in the year to reflect and start on ambitions and transform oneself than this one. There’s a variety of different ways to pursue personal growth and here are just a few examples to help attain that purpose.
1- Nature trails. Spring with all its correlations with new life – what other way to get closer to that then being beside nature itself? It is also stated by scientists that being outdoors in nature alleviates stress with this allowing for a clear mind to establish new aspirations.
2- Gardening. While the idea of new life is mostly metaphoric, it can also be literal in the context of spring, being outside and taking care of plants. This can create a sense of relaxation and could even inspire new hobby.
3- Reading Outside. Relaxing in a hammock with fresh air and nice weather is truly one of the many luxuries that Floridians possess and passive reading can establish new ideas about goals or becoming a better person in the month of transformation.
4- Pool Day. Taking advantage of the warm weather and the time off for some this creates the opportunity to unwind and swim, allowing for exercise and a place to focus.
All in all there are a plethora of ways in which to take advantage of the warm weather of spring while also working on oneself in the process. While there is focus on the physical traits of the season there should also be an awareness of its deeper understanding that being new beginnings with whatever a person chooses to pursue. There’s no time like the present to recreate or build upon oneself to be a better person and achieve happiness, especially during the season that is centered on that premise.
(WEST PALM BEACH, FLA.) – SunFest, Florida’s favoritewaterfront music festival, announces the lineup for one of theSunshine State’s most anticipated events of 2023. For nearly 40 years, this springtime soundtrack set along the historic, palm-lined West Palm Beach waterfront hasn’t missed a beat with its variety of performers and more-than-just-music offerings for sunseekers to reunite with friends. The national headliners scheduled to perform on the Ford and Ideal Nutrition stages include:
“Fan satisfaction ratings last year were the highest we have ever seen in SunFest history. We heard loud and clear that fans come to the waterfront to hear good music and reunite with old friends,” said Executive Director Paul Jamieson. “In response, we’re maximizing our entertainment budget by putting the art show, south stage, fireworks and 5K race on hold for 2023. We are spending 15% more than last year on talent with fewer headline acts. We believe the quality overall is improved and hope that our fans agree.”
In addition, SunFest is partnering again with 1909 to highlight the Fresh Local Artists Series, which is sponsored by Florida Power & Light Company. The Fresh Local Artist Seriessupports homegrown talent performing at the festival. Area artists scheduled to perform at SunFest 2023 include the following performers:
“There is a very vibrant local music scene teeming with talent in South Florida, and we are proud to be able to offer our neighbors the opportunity to perform at SunFest 2023,” said Jamieson. “Make time in your festival plans to check out these groups and support their efforts to create original music right here in our own backyard. SunFest has become a very unique time of year that brings people from all walks of life and all ages together in an unforgettable setting. It’s more than a music festival in a tropical paradise – it’s a place where old friends can reconnect and resurface cherished memories.”
Festival tickets are currently at the lowest price and are set to increase before the festival. Current pricing starts at $70 for a 1-day pass, and $130 for a 3-day pass. A full artists lineup and schedule can be found online at www.sunfest.com/lineup.
2023 TICKET INFORMATION
Ticket price
This year, the tickets for SunFest are going to be similar to last year’s event. When fans purchase a 1-day ticket, they will need to select the day that they plan to attend. Since tickets are day-specific, whichever day is selected, that is the only day the ticket will be good for. SunFest 3-day tickets are available for $130. Tickets are limited and prices are set to increase the closer we get to the event, so fans are encouraged to make sure to purchase any tickets sooner rather than later!
Tickets for SunFest 2023 are on sale now. The advance ticket prices are the same as the 2022 gate price. Purchases can be made online at www.sunfest.com/tickets, or by calling 1-800-SUNFEST.
Youth tickets Kids 5 and under are FREE. Reduced price tickets are available for youth 6-12. Tickets for youth start at $30 for a one-day ticket. All ticket information can be found online at www.sunfest.com/tickets.
More than Music
SunFest is more than a place to see a concert. Sunfestivities and amenities include:
Floating Bars – SunFest’s most famous dancing spots will return once again in 2023. Captain Morgan is working on an updated atmosphere and specialty libations for these iconic SunFest venues. (The Floating Bars are only for guests ages 21 and over)
Great Eats – With more than 100 items available even the most ardent foodie will be satisfied. The Eatery will be relocated to enhance the dining experience.
VIP Options – For those who want to do SunFest with more style, a host of VIP options are available. Gold and Silver Pass offer the highest level of amenities with access to all our VIP areas while The Palm and The Cove allow you to escape the crowds in two different areas of the festival. Get close to your favorite act in The Stand which goes on sale today, Wednesday, February 22 at 10 a.m. For more information about VIP programs visit www.sunfest.com/tickets.
Sponsor Activations –The Ford Bronco Beach House will be returning with DJ Immortal and the chance to win SunFest upgrades. Sponsors Celsius and Dunkin’ will offer samples plus experiential activations you won’t find anywhere else.
Recycle Right at SunFest – SunFest is a proud partner of the BYOBottle Campaign, a music industry effort to reduce plastic waste by promoting reusable water bottles and water refill stations at SunFest. SunFest fans are permitted to bring their own, EMPTY refillable water bottle and water refill stations will be provided.
2023 FESTIVAL DAYS/HOURS
Friday, May 5: 5-11 pm
Saturday, May 6: Noon-11 pm
Sunday, May 7: Noon- 10 pm
For more information about SunFest, visit http://www.sunfest.com/ or call (561)-659-5980 or 1-800-SUNFEST.
