The Sweethearts (Married Dessert Reviewers Dani and Frannie) knock back three “honeys of a pastry” courtesy The Mediterranean Market And Grill in West Palm Beach. Click on the link below to watch the video.
We are pleased to have Real-Life married sweethearts Frannie and Dani, who are also Dessert Critics appropriately called ‘The Sweethearts’, add a little sweetness to Around Wellington with their playful, yummy weekly 3-5 minute dessert video reviews.
Their online dessert critiques have been transformed into a Reality Food Show/Sitcom called ‘SWEETHEARTS’, now in development with 2-A-Listers attached. More info viewable at https://www.franniesheridan.com/ Frannie and Dani can currently be seen in several TV commercials in which they play themselves as Dessert Critics for Aztil air conditioning.
“You live in Florida?” the stranger on the plane sitting next to me asks.
“Yes.” I reply.
“Wow – it must be like living in paradise,” says the stranger.
I travel quite a bit and this is a reoccurring conversation I have with fellow travelers. Its interesting – their take on living somewhere I have lived just about my whole life and this got me thinking. I’m missing something. If you are like me, you work, rest, work, rest… There is very little time for exploration and so…I have decided to start living here like a tourist. There are places I know about in South Florida that I have never visited, and my guess is that you haven’t been there either. So – let’s take a day trip together and explore!
Illustration by Rollin McGrail.
In all fairness, this day trip started out with my family and I going to Phil Foster Park in Singer Island. And I fully plan on visiting that another day, but on this day we pulled up to a police officer telling us the parking lot was closed. We scratched our heads and looked at each other “What are we going to do now?” I quickly searched Beach Parks near me and the John D. MacArthur Beach State Park pulled up. Its situated on the north end of Palm Beach County on US1 just south of PGA Blvd. It was a little bit of a trek (about 30 minutes) for us but completely worth it.
John D. MacArthur bought this property, then known as Airforce Beach in the 1950’s. It was turned into a state park in 1978 and is some of the only pristine, undeveloped coastline in south east Florida. In other words, this is the REAL Florida. There’s lot to do here and a good place to start is at the Nature Center. The welcoming folks that volunteer there are knowledgeable and full of suggestions. Their list of programs is impressive: Reef program, Birding, Intro to Snorkeling, Nature Walks, Learning to Kayak, and their very popular Sea Turtle Walks which allow you to possibly witness a sea turtle laying its eggs.
After checking out all the tanks with local fish and a turtle named Scoot, I recommend you get a map. You can decide if you want to hit a hiking trail under a coastal hammock of red and black mangroves (bring your bug spray), kayak to the mysterious Munyon Island (site of an old hotel) or explore an estuary in Lake Worth Cove. And then there’s the reason we were there – the beach. After exploring the nature center and the outdoor theater that hosts Bluegrass music concerts on select Sundays, we leisurely crossed the boardwalk. There was a nice breeze for 2pm in May and the view of Lake Worth Cove was refreshing. I found myself thinking “This doesn’t feel like Florida at all!” It can be a bit of a walk and from 10am – 4pm they have a tram that goes from one side of the boardwalk to the other. Not known for being wimps, we toughed it out. We don’t need no stinking tram – Ha! When we finally got to the beach, it was breathtaking…the natural dunes, clear blue water and squeals and laughter of my kids playing in the ocean. Does it get any better than this? Yes, if you live in Florida, every day should be like this. We should have salt water running through our veins. Sunscreen should be our natural scent. We should understand and value the need for shade.
I was happy to have stumbled upon this real Florida gem. Where else can you experience so many diverse habitats in one place? Oh yeah, John D. MacArthur State Park that’s where! Do we live in paradise? Apparently we do – we just have to look.
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Super Mom by day, feisty writer by night. Heidi Hess, a 40 year resident of Palm Beach County, considers herself a native. In her spare time, she dabbles in writing, painting and loves to travel.
Race benefiting The Sea Turtle Hospital at Loggerhead Marinelife Center held on June 15 in Juno Beach
Run for sea turtles and ocean conservation with Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) at its eighth annual Run 4 The Sea on Saturday, June 15along scenic A1A in Juno Beach, Florida.
This benefit race includes a four-mile run (or walk) for adults starting at7 a.m. and a one-mile kids’ fun run/walk starting at 8:15 a.m. There is also a Virtual Run option, so participants of all ages can “run” anywhere in the world at any time.
After the race, guests can attend a complementary celebration breakfast, shop in the vendor village, enjoy kids’ activities, and enjoy music and the race awards event in the beautiful ocean-front Loggerhead Park. Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female, master male and female, and top three male and female in 13 age groups.
All participants including virtual runners will receive runner gift bags and finisher medals. LMC invites everyone toshare race photos on social media by tagging Loggerhead Marinelife Center and using the hashtag, #Run4TheSea.
Cost:
Registration is $40 per runner/virtual runner; price increases to $45 after May 15. Includes a sport style participant t-shirt and custom finisher medal.
Kids’ fun run is $20 per child. Includes a child’s t-shirt and medal. Parents can cheer their child on from the finish line or run/walk with their child at no additional registration fee.
Additional details:
Packet pick-up will be at Downtown at the Gardens, at Keola Health & Well-Being Footwear, on Friday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Participants who are not able to pick their packet up on June 14 will receive registration materials at LMC on race morning and can check in beginning at 6:15 a.m.
Free parking will be available in Loggerhead Park with overflow parking and shuttle service at Juno Beach Pier Park, just north of the Center.
Proceeds benefit LMC’s mission to promote conservation of ocean ecosystems with a special focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles. Visit marinelife.org/run for more information and to register.
This year’s Presenting Sponsor is Downtown at the Gardens. Additional Sponsors include: Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Lakeshirts, Inc., Blue 84, Garden of Life, Open Water, Coastal Obsession, Burrito Brothers, The Petting Zoo, Card My Yard, Jersey Mike’s, The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, Discover the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach County, and Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce.
Interested in sponsoring Run 4 The Sea?
Contact Jack at jlighton@marinelife.org for more details.
Interested in being a vendor at Run 4 The Sea? Submit an application HERE. Contact Luisa at lfrasco@marinelife.org for more information.
Members of the media interested in covering Run 4 The Sea should contact Carla at cmroz@marinelife.org.
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About Loggerhead Marinelife Center:
Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) is a nonprofit sea turtle research, rehabilitation and educational institution that promotes conservation of ocean ecosystems with a focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles. The Center features an on-site hospital, research laboratory, educational exhibits and aquariums, and also operates the Juno Beach Pier, which hosts world-class angling and sightseeing. Situated on one of the world’s most important sea turtle nesting beaches, Loggerhead Marinelife Center is open daily and hosts over 350,000 guests free-of-charge each year. The Center’s conservation team works with 76 local and international organizations across six continents to form partnerships and share conservation initiatives and best practices that are core to its mission of ocean conservation. The Center is expanding and has launched its Waves of Progress capital expansion campaign, designed to accelerate and amplify LMC’s conservation and education impact. When complete, the facility will offer one of the world’s most advanced and unique experiences for guests and scientific partners. For more information, visit marinelife.org or call (561) 627-8280.
About Downtown at the Gardens:
Downtown at the Gardens is a lifestyle center located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, featuring a unique collection of shops and restaurants, including Whole Foods, Cobb 16 Theaters, Yard House and many more. Accented by an abundance of signature events, pet friendly atmosphere, family centric experiences, and so much more, Downtown at the Gardens is a favorite in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The stylish venue, conveniently located in Palm Beach Gardens between West Palm Beach and Jupiter, FL, features a collection of local boutiques and dining options sure to please any palate. Discover something special at Downtown at the Gardens! Downtown at the Gardens is located at 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Joe Lopez-Cepero of Good Samaritan Medical Center Named Corporate Walk Chair for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night
Calling Local Businesses to Take Steps to End Cancer
05/13/2019 – The Palm Beach-Treasure Coast Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has announced Joe Lopez-Cepero, Chief Nursing Officer of Good Samaritan Medical Center as the Corporate Walk Chair of its 2019 West Palm Beach Light The Night®, LLS’s annual fundraising event held each fall to find cures and provide access to treatments for blood cancer patients. The Corporate Walk Chair will lead the effort in accelerating corporate support and driving revenue growth for Light The Night to support LLS’s ultimate goal of creating a world without blood cancers
Light The Night is a fundraising campaign benefiting LLS and their funding of research to find blood cancer cures. Coming together for a common goal, friends, family and co-workers form fundraising walk teams. Millions of consumers also help by donating at retail outlets. Culminating in inspiration and memorable evening walks every fall, participants in over 150 communities across North America join together carrying illuminated lanterns to take steps to end cancer – white for survivors, red for supporters and gold in memory of loved ones lost to cancer.
“I am honored to serve as the Corporate Walk Chair and look forward to partnering with local businesses and corporations in supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by participating in this year’s Light The Night event,” said Joe Lopez-Cepero, LLS’s Palm Beach-Treasure Coast Chapter Light The Night Chair. “Together, we are bringing light to the darkness of cancer.”
“When a loved one hears the words “you have cancer,” it is one of the darkest moments in your life,” said Pam Payne, LLS Executive Director. “At Light The Night, it is our aim to bring light to the darkness of cancer through research and cures, and reinforce the urgent need to raise more funds to fight cancer.”
LLS is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to finding cures for leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and other blood cancers. Through its efforts it has invested more than $1 billion in cutting-edge research to advance therapies. Thanks to research, survival rates for patients with many blood cancers have doubled, tripled and even quadrupled since the early 1960s. Yet, despite these advances, about one third of patients with blood cancer still do not survive even five years after their diagnosis.
The West Palm Beach Light The Night Walk will take place on November 22, 2019 at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, 5444 Haverhill Rd., West Palm Beach, FL 33407
To become part of Light The Night, contact the LLS Palm Beach-Treasure Coast Chapter at 561-616-8682 or www.lightthenight.org/pb.
About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ® (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.
Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Rye Brook, NY, LLS has chapters throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org. Patients should contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET.
Palm Beach-Treasure Coast Chapter
561-616-8682
3230 Commerce Place, Suite B
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Campaign Director, Courtney Salter
Campaign Manager, Devin Brown
Tickets Go On Public Sale This Friday, May 17 at 10 am
(West Palm Beach, FL – May 14, 2019) The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts today announced that it will present comedian Daniel Tosh on Friday, November 29 at 7:30 pm. Tickets go on sale to donors this Wednesday, May 15 at 10 am, and to the general public on Friday, May 17 at 10 am.
November 29 at 7:30 pm (Friday)
Daniel Tosh
Best known from the Comedy Central show Tosh.0, Daniel Tosh will perform an evening of standup comedy.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $49.50
How to Get Tickets to Daniel Tosh:
Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, May 17 at 10 am – online through the Kravis Center’s official website at kravis.org; in person at the Box Office, located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; or by phone at 561.832.7469 or 800.572.8471.
Kravis Center Donors can purchase tickets starting this Wednesday, May 15 at 10 am, by visiting www.kravis.org and using the passcode provided, or by calling the Box Office at 561.832.7469. For information about becoming a Kravis Center donor, please call 561.651.4320 or visit kravis.org/membership.
About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:
The Kravis Center is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL. The Center’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality, by offering comprehensive arts education programs – serving approximately 2.5 million schoolchildren since its inception; by providing a Palm Beach County home for local and regional arts organizations to showcase their work; and by providing an economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County. To enhance and elevate the customer experience, the Center has embarked upon a $50 million capital campaign to support a campus redesign and facility expansion that will create a more accessible, comfortable and pedestrian-friendly venue for the community. Aptly named Kravis 2020: The Future is Now, this campaign is at the heart of the Kravis Center’s vision for the future. For information, please visit kravis.org or call the Box Office at 561.832.7469.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man & Woman of the Year Campaign Raises over $1 Million In The Fight Against Blood Cancers
Photo by Tracy Benson.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL. – It was a night of excitement and energy as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Palm Beach – Treasure Coast Chapter (LLS) celebrated their Man & Woman of the Year campaign during a Grand Finale event on May 18, 2019. The event, which took place at the Hilton in downtown West Palm Beach, was the culmination of a 10-week friendly but competitive fundraising run with 15 men and women vying for the much-admired titles of Man and Woman of the Year.
The candidates helped to raise over $1,021,001 to support efforts to find cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life for patients and families in the Palm Beach- Treasure Coast area. Taking home the honors were Lynn Aronberg and Scott Bores. Runners up were Manuela Yanez and Anthony Maslow.
“This is the most incredible and dedicated group,” shared Pam Payne, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Palm Beach-Treasure Coast Chapter executive director. “The hard work they put in shows not only for this event, but for the lives they are changing and saving here in our area and across the country as we continue to fund new treatment options which are producing better outcomes.”
LLS’s Man & Woman of the Year is a philanthropic competition to support blood cancer research among a group of motivated and dedicated individuals in the chapter’s service area. Candidates form powerful fundraising teams and compete in honor of two local children, Emma and Andrew, who are blood cancer survivors. The man and woman who have raised the most funds during the ten-week campaign are awarded the prestigious title of Man or Woman of the Year.
The 2019 MWOY candidates included: Lynn Aronberg, Lynn Aronberg Public Relations; Scott Bores, Florida Power & Light Company; Phillip Easton, Northwestern Mutual; John Hutter, Copper Blues WPB/Improv; Jennifer Katz, Katz & Associates Law Firm; Karla Korn, Karla Korn Photography; Anthony Maslow, Medtronic Spine & Biologics; Salvatore Messina, The Keyes Company; Jeremy Schwibner, Merrill Lynch; Dr. Raul Storey-Rojas, Florida Cancer Specialists; Jen Thomas, Pratt & Whitney; David Wenger, Bridge Connector; Megan Veckman Wilkinson, Aflac; Manuela Yanez, Scuttina Signature Real Estate Group; and All-Star Andrew Russo, Illustrated Properties.
Derek Brock, Jessica Johnson and Troy Rice served as campaign co-chairs. Tiffany Kenney and Todd McDermott served as emcees of the event. Sponsors include: Memorial Healthcare System, Caler, Donten, Levine, Cohen, Porter & Veil, P.A., C. Kenneth and Laura Baxter Foundation, Inc., Florida Cancer Specialists and Florida Power & Light Company. For additional information regarding the Palm Beach – Treasure Coast Chapter of LLS, including other upcoming events can be found at lls.org/palm-beach-area.
About the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS exists to find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients. We are the voice for all blood cancer patients, and we work to ensure access to treatments for all blood cancer patients.
Suddenly, from all the green around you,
something-you don’t know what-has disappeared;
you feel it creeping closer to the window,
in total silence. From the nearby wood
you hear the urgent whistling of a plover,
reminding you of someone’s Saint Jerome:
so much solitude and passion come
from that one voice, whose fierce request the downpour
will grant. The walls, with their ancient portraits, glide
away from us, cautiously, as though
they weren’t supposed to hear what we are saying.
And reflected on the faded tapestries now;
the chill, uncertain sunlight of those long
childhood hours when you were so afraid.
Josh’s Benches for Awareness, Places to Start Talking about Mental Health
“Josh was a happy, gifted kind soul, always eager to help out his friends,” says his mother Cindy Nadelbach. However, a year ago Josh died by suicide. He was suffering from anxiety and depression and at the early age of 21, his life ended.
Cindy Nadelbach is doing something to help others who suffer from mental health issues and are thinking about suicide. She founded the non-profit Josh’s Benches of Awareness back in November of 2018 and has been putting bright yellow benches in public places. The benches have the “National Suicide Prevention Lifeline” on them in bold lettering, as well as the message to “Call 211 or Text 898211” for help.
Nadelbach plans to get the benches placed nationwide to get people talking and raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. In the United States, suicide is the 3rd cause of death for ages 11 to 34. In fact, one out of three people suffers from depression and anxiety. Nadelbach says that you see it in high school and college quite often, where students are faced with a lot of stress. She sees is as a problem among the gaming community especially, where kids are losing their social skills and eventually losing confidence.
“Josh was the most selfless person I’ve ever known,” she says, citing several of his acts of kindness. Josh’s struggles began in high school when he started dealing with anxiety and depression at the age of fifteen. He did a lot of gaming himself and built up a lot of stress playing these games. While there are many contributing factors to each person’s emotional well-being, she does pinpoint today’s lack of face to face communication as one of those contributors. His anxiety began at about the age of 15. The anxiety and depression seemed to be in remission when Josh was about 19. So his death took everyone by surprise and left many “why” questions.
Josh Nadelbach
Nadelbach is also careful to correct the language that people use in talking about suicide. “He didn’t commit suicide. It wasn’t a crime,” she says. It’s more accurate to say that he was suffering, and he “died by suicide.” “We need to get rid of the stigma,” she says. “The brain is an organ in the body – why is there a stigma about mental illness?”
She chose bright yellow for the benches because it’s a bright and happy color. Suicide is always something in the dark and it’s not talked about. “We want to bring the darkness out of the word ‘suicide’ and bring it to light by talking about it,” says Nadelbach. She explains that we need to talk about emotional wellness and have no more struggling in silence.
“Suicide should never be part of anyone’s plan of action. There’s no turning back.” Depression is a silent killer. And suicide leaves behind so many “why” questions for the family and friends.
Cindy Nadelbach, founder of Josh’s Benches for Awareness
Right now there are nine of Josh’s Benches in production. Nadelbach refers to them as awareness benches, in addition to serving as a memorial to Josh. There’s one installed in Pierson Park in Wellington by the concession stand. There’s one installed in Boynton Beach’s Recreational Center, indoors at the entrance. There’s another bench installed at Westgate Recreation Center in West Palm Beach. Benches are coming to Tiger Shark Cove Park, Forester Park in Wellington, the Wellington Dog Park, Okeeheelee Park and the Jaycee Park on the intracoastal as well as a few other locations.
The benches have received a very positive reaction from the community. “Everybody seems to love the idea,” says Nadelbach. Anyone who would like to donate or sponsor a bench can do so at JoshsBenches.com.
As for the Nadelbachs, Cindy describes them as the all-American family. “We were a family of four with our son Josh and our daughter Lauren.” The Nadelbachs have been married for 28 years and moved to Florida from New York in 2005. “Josh had over 60 friends,” says Nadelbach. “But he didn’t feel connected. He somehow still felt alone. That’s the disconnect with anxiety.”
To raise awareness, Nadelbach does events, like having a table at the Thursday night events by the Wellington Amphitheater. She gets the word out to people that someone dies by suicide every forty seconds. She explains that we all wear a mask out in public. And many times, a smiling face doesn’t show any signs of trouble. At the table, she spends time talking to people about their concerns. She hands out memorial wrist bands in honor of Josh. She talks to people about the mission of Josh’s Benches. There’s always a need for donations and volunteers too.
If you visit the “About Us” page on JoshsBenches.com, you’ll see that Cindy Nadelbach is the founder of the organization and a young man Victor Perez is the co-founder. Perez was Josh’s best friend and has really stepped up to the plate in helping out with Josh’s Benches for Awareness, including designing the website.
A park bench is the perfect place to strike up a conversation. And the next time you see a bright yellow bench (marked “Josh’s Benches for Awareness”), make sure to ask, “How are you?” to the person next to you.” Just a simple question that shows care and concern can make a difference in someone’s life and open doors to other subjects.
Thursday, June 13| 6 – 9 p.m.
Opener: Citizen Badger (Funky Folk Rock) | www.citizenbadger.com
Take the dynamics of a 60s San Fran rock act, coupled with a Muscle Shoals-inspired rhythm section, add in a sprinkle of some quirky jokes and storytelling, and you have Citizen Badger. Delivering a unique blend of rockin’ funk and folk they like to call millennial dad rock, Citizen Badger performs music that is both fun and introspective. Don’t disappoint these millennial dads by missing their incredible show!
The Flyers
Headliner: The Flyers (Rock) | http://theflyersmusic.com/
The waterfront is about to get a little hotter with the energetic, heart-pounding, power trio that call themselves The Flyers! The Flyers appeal to people of all interest and ages, including those who enjoy listening to good music, love to dance or just want to rock out. With three multi-instrumentalists in the band, guests shouldn’t be surprised if they see instruments being exchanged in the middle of a song! The Flyers are a must-see act who always bring a good vibe for a good time.
When one thinks about what to do and where to go in Palm Beach, Florida, shopping on Worth Avenue, visiting the Flagler Museum, and staying at The Breakers immediately spring to mind. Playing golf on an oceanside par-three golf course does not immediately top many lists, but for golfers, it will….and deservedly so.
The Raymond Floyd Golf Course at Palm Beach Par 3 (2345 South Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach, FL; 5615470598; par3@townofpalmbeach.com) was originally designed by golf course architects Dick Wilson and Joe Lee. The course opened for play in 1961 and it was privately owned until 1973, when the Town of Palm Beach bought it for $5 million. The course was then redesigned in 2009 by Hall of Fame golfer and fourtime major champion Raymond Floyd.
“What makes the Palm Beach Par 3 so unique is the magnificent setting by the ocean and intra-coastal and that it is not only open to the public, it is a municipal golf course with a private club feel,” said Palm Beach Par 3 head professional/golf manager Tony Chateauvert. “I am excited to work for the Town of Palm Beach and run one of the premier golf properties anywhere in the world.”
The spirit of Palm Beach Par 3 is best represented by its website: www.golfontheocean.com. Very few golf courses are as close to an ocean as Palm Beach Par 3. Kudos to the civic leaders in Palm Beach for having the foresight more than 50 years ago to realize that this community deserved and needed a golf course….and not another beachside mansion. The original design of this course by Wilson and Lee was great, but the efforts of Floyd and his redesign team have taken Palm Beach Par 3 to a level of excellence which many golfers thought was never possible. If you want to test your short game, reserve a tee time at this course. At Palm Beach Par 3, the holes from the back tees range from 81 yards to 211 yards. When there’s a strong wind present, it can influence club selection by two or three clubs. At Palm Beach Par 3, you might need all 14 clubs on a windy day, which is nearly every day.
Aerial View of the Palm Beach Par 3 course
Strategically placed between the Atlantic Ocean (to the east) and the Intracoastal Waterway (to the west), Palm Beach Par 3 is situated on one of the most scenic parts of real estate in south Florida, as you can see either the Atlantic Ocean or the Intracoastal Waterway – which locals call the Lake Worth Lagoon – on every single hole. While playing seven holes (12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th), you can see both bodies of water. Just as the 13th, 14th, and 18th holes hug the beach along the ocean, the 4th, 5th, and 6th holes are just steps away from the Intracoastal Waterway. On those holes, any tee shots that drift in the wrong direction will find a watery grave. By the way, it’s very difficult saving par from the bottom of the Lake Worth Lagoon or the Atlantic Ocean!
As great as the scenery is at Palm Beach Par 3, the condition of the entire course is even better, especially the greens which are receptive, fair, consistent, true, and very well maintained. Kudos to golf course superintendent Tim Campbell and his staff at Palm Beach Par 3 which must battle the constant side effects of the salt spray which is forever present on this seaside strip of real estate. It was a wise decision to use drought/salt water tolerant Paspalum turf on the course.
In addition to the presence of the Atlantic Ocean and the Lake Worth Lagoon, Palm Beach Par 3 has two lakes on the course which come into play on five holes – 1st, 3rd, 4th, 15th, and 16th. It’s fair to say that a water hazard of some kind seems to loom on nearly every shot at Palm Beach Par 3. Also, this is an easy course to walk, though golf carts are available if you choose that mode of transportation.
The locals are not the only fans of this course as Golf Digest has named Palm Beach Par 3 as “The Best Par 3 in the U.S.” on two occasions.
The Palm Beach Par 3 Clubhouse
Even though real estate is in somewhat short supply at Palm Beach Par 3, this course has enough space for a driving range, a practice putting green, and a twostory clubhouse (opened in January of 2014) which features a full service pro shop and Al Fresco’s Pizzeria/Ristorante/Bar (561-273-4130). Also, inside the clubhouse, golf aficionados will enjoy getting a glimpse of a reproduction of Floyd’s 1986 U.S. Open trophy.
The view of the Atlantic Ocean from the veranda at Al Fresco’s, as you gaze to the east, is priceless and peaceful. It helps put the game of golf – and any of your threeputt experiences on the course – in their proper perspective. Al Fresco’s, which is open seven days a week, serves a full menu of items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can begin your day watching the sun rise over the eastern horizon as you enjoy a hot cup of coffee and an omelet. Or, if you arrive for lunch or dinner, the list of tasty and delectable specials includes the signature meatballs, burrata mozzarella, pear salad, seafood pizza, and chicken parmigiana. For dessert, the key lime pie is so good that it might be the best and tastiest which is served in the state of Florida, which is a bold, yet accurate statement. Hopefully, when you visit Al Fresco’s, I hope your waiter will be Lewis, who is kind, courteous, engaging, and entertaining.
‘Golf on the Ocean’ and dining at Al Fresco’s now sounds enticing and irresistible. Do you agree?
