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SOBEWFF 2016
SOBEWFF 2016 Welcome Party
Photo Credit: Steve Axelrod
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SOBEWFF 2016 Welcome Party
Photo Credit: Steve Axelrod
SOBEWFF 2016
SOBEWFF 2016 Welcome Party
Photo Credit: Steve Axelrod

Each year I wait with avid anticipation for the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. On Thursday, February 25 my trusty husband and photographer, Steve, and I were lucky enough to be invited to the Opening Cocktail Reception by Lee Schrager founder of the event. The weather was perfect for a rooftop party atop the Betsy on Ocean Drive. The evening started off with glasses of Whispering Angel Rosé and Fifty Pounds Gin and was quickly followed by more sushi and hors d’oeuvre than I have ever seen at a party since we were catering. The sushi was so fresh that it was made right in front of us. It doesn’t get any fresher than that. We ate so much that when the party was over we said we couldn’t eat another bite. That was until one more tray of ahi tuna was offered and, well, we just couldn’t resist! On the ride back through Miami Beach on our way home there were banners of every Food Network Star lining the streets.

SOBEWFF 2016
SOBEWFF 2016 Welcome Party
Photo Credit: Steve Axelrod
SOBEWFF 2016
SOBEWFF 2016 Welcome Party
Photo Credit: Steve Axelrod
SOBEWFF 2016
SOBEWFF 2016 Welcome Party
Photo Credit: Steve Axelrod

On Sunday we attended the Bloody Mary Brunch which was actually held at the Ritz-Carlton in Ft. Lauderdale. The weekend long event has gotten so popular that it has grown to encompass venues in Ft. Lauderdale as well. This brunch was hosted by the Chopped Host Ted Allen and all of the Chopped judges. It was delightful to mingle with the likes of Marc Murphy, Marcus Samuelsson, Alex Guarnaschelli, Amanda Frietag, Geoffrey Zacharian and Scott Conant to name a few. And the food and Bloody Marys were never ending! There were eggs prepared many ways, waffles, pancakes, sliders and so much more. We actually ate so much for brunch that we weren’t hungry for dinner.

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SOBEWFF 2016 BLOODY MARY BRUNCH – CHOPPED JUDGES AND HOST
Photo Credit: Steve Axelrod
SOBEWFF 2016
SOBEWFF 2016 BLOODY MARY BRUNCH
Photo Credit: Steve Axelrod
SOBEWFF 2016
SOBEWFF 2016 BLOODY MARY BRUNCH
Photo Credit: Steve Axelrod

This only comes once a year and get sold out quicker than you could imagine, so be sure to plan ahead for next year’s South Beach Wine and Food Festival happening sometime in February!

Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society Renames Upcoming Tiger 5K, Establishes Fund in Honor of Beloved Lead Keeper Stacey Konwiser

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Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society Renames Upcoming Tiger 5K, Establishes Fund in Honor of Beloved Lead Keeper Stacey Konwiser

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. —The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society has renamed an upcoming event for tiger conservation in honor of beloved Zookeeper Stacey Konwiser.
A plaque for the ‘Stacey Konwiser Memorial Save The Tiger 5K’ was unveiled during a Wednesday evening press conference. The race will honor Konwiser’s work at Palm Beach Zoo with four critically endangered Malayan tigers. It is part of the Zoo’s annual ‘Big Cat Series,’ and it will be held on May 14, 2016.

The Zoo also announced a partnership with Konwiser’s family to honor her life by establishing a memorial fund in her name at the Zoo. In coming days, the Zoo will provide more information about the ‘Stacey Konwiser Tiger Conservation Fund,’ which will include scholarships for zookeepers.

Tuesday evening, friends and family held a private memorial to celebrate the life of Konwiser at Palm Beach Zoo. The following statement from Konwiser’s husband, Jeremy, was released to the media in hopes that the family’s request for privacy and peace is respected.

“Last night we held a beautiful ceremony at the Palm Beach Zoo to celebrate my wife’s life. Stacey would want me to ask that everyone please stand with the Palm Beach Zoo at this difficult time. We spent the last three years working with an amazing team of people and I know Stacey would want our Zoo to be full of visitors and supporters who understand how important our work is on behalf of wildlife.”

The Zoo also announced it has created a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ page at www.palmbeachzoo.org to keep the community, media and supporters updated on the ongoing investigation.

About the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches exists to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world. We advance our conservation mission through endangered species propagation, education and support of conservation initiatives in the field. Our commitment to sustainable business practices elevates our capacity to inspire others. The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is located at 1301 Summit Boulevard in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

Bubbly Bash at Polo Raises Funds for Center for Family Services

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Bubbly Bash at Polo Raises Funds for Center for Family Services

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Wellington, Fla. – Center for Family Services took their party west as they hosted the first annual Bubbly Bash at Polo on Sunday, April 3, 2016. Allison and Jack Nicklaus II, chaired the event with Lisa and Peter Erdman, serving as honorary chairs. All chairmen were excited to gather the Center’s friends and supporters to the International Polo Club in Wellington for an exciting polo match in support of the nonprofit.
Spectators and partygoers began their day with what is being hailed one of the most exclusive champagne brunches in town before they enjoyed the pulse-pounding polo match.
All proceeds from the event support the Center’s Pat Reeves Village Emergency Shelter and S.A.F.E. Kids Program for children who were sexually abused or a victim of a violent act.

“We are incredibly grateful for all who came out to spend the day with us,” said Dr. Ted Greer, CEO of the Center for Family Services. “We see firsthand the difference our services make in the lives of so many. To see such a wonderful turnout to help us further continue these services is so heartwarming.”

Notable guests in attendance include: Allison and Jack Nicklaus II, Julie and Howard Rudolph, Nan O’Leary, and Lisa and Peter Erdman.

Chuckker Sponsors for the event were Cheney Brothers, Kiki and Steven Esrick, Michele and Mark Packer, Karen Sloan and Mayo Shattuck, Mallet Sponsor, Palmdale Oil Company and Flagman Sponsors Rudolph & Associates LLP, Greg Coleman and Mr. and Mrs. Dave and Lynsie Pfleegor.

For additional information on the event, or the Center for Family Services, please call Irene Sobrino at 561.616.1222.

About the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County: The Center for Family Services is a non-profit social service organization whose goal is to end the generational cycle of family violence, protecting the child and strengthening the family. For 54, the agency has been expanding its services in order to meet the ever changing and growing needs of our community. The Center operates eight programs throughout Palm Beach County and serves more than 10,000 individuals annually. The organization’s wide range of services in the community include an emergency homeless shelter for families with children, Employee Assistance Program, Individual and Family Counseling, a Recovery Program for substance and alcohol abuse and a home-based Family Therapy program. In addition, the agency operates two home-based early education programs, HIPPY (Home Improvement for Parents of Preschool Youngsters), and a S.A.F.E. Kids program specializing in treating victims of various forms of abuse and/or violence, the only official sexual abuse treatment provider in Palm Beach County recognized by the Florida Department of Health. The Center is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation to provide services to families and children, which rank the Center among the elite of family service agencies throughout the country. The Center for Family Services has also received Certification for Excellence from The Center forNon-Profit Excellence. For more information, please visit www.ctrfam.org.

Four Attractions for One Price – Save Up to 38%

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Discover The Palm Beaches To Drive Summer Visitor Arrivals With the ‘Discover Pass

Visit Four Attractions For One Price; Save Up to 38% On Admission

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. —Enjoy 4 of the best Palm Beach area attractions for one low price! This pass is valid for 10 consecutive days after first use. Attractions include: Lion Country Safari, Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society, South Florida Science Center & Aquarium, and Fun Depot. – See more at: https://checkout.bandwango.com/offer/deal.php?j=eyJwYXJ0bmVyX2lkIjoiNTY4MmMzMGQ5YTMwZDIwMzAwZTYzY2NmIiwib2ZmZXJfaWQiOiI1NjhiNTYwZTAyYzExOTAzMDBmM2VmNjciLCJkZWFsX2lkIjoiNTZiOTdmYWE5ZDhkYzEwMzAwNjQ4MjI2In0=#sthash.PD7bWeQv.dpuf

“Summer is a popular time for families to experience The Palm Beaches, especially those who already reside in The Sunshine State. Our Discover Pass allows parents to expand their travel itinerary and provide enriching and engaging experiences for their children at an affordable cost,” according to Discover The Palm Beaches.

 

For more information about Palm Beach Summer, the Discover Pass and a complete listing of special summer offers and events, visit PalmBeachSummer.com or visit Discover The Palm Beaches’ website, www.PalmBeachFL.com.

About Discover The Palm Beaches

Discover The Palm Beaches, formerly the Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau, is the official tourism marketing corporation that promotes the collection of 38 cities and towns and 15 tourism districts, commonly referred to as The Palm Beaches, Florida. Tourism is among Palm Beach County’s major industries generating an annual economic impact of nearly $7 billion in the local economy, producing $42 million in bed-tax revenue, lodging sales of approximately $623 million and supporting more than 60,000 jobs.

SCIENCE CENTER GOES “GROSS” FOR SUMMER EXHIBITION “Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body” to open on May 7

SCIENCE CENTER GOES “GROSS” FOR SUMMER EXHIBITION
“Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body” to open on Saturday, May 7

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(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) What is and is not snot – that is the question – and many more that will be answered by the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s summer 2016 exhibition, Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body. Based on the best-selling book, the exhibition is described by leadership at the Science Center as fun, exciting and educational. It will open to the public on Saturday, May 7 with the goal of educating children ages 6-to-14 and their families about why their bodies produce mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly, stinky things, which many people consider gross.

“Kids love gross,” said Lew Crampton, Science Center CEO. “The more gross, the more engaged in learning they become, which is why we selected Grossology as our summer exhibition. Grossology is incredibly interactive and is aimed at educating kids about their bodies and how they function. We are committed to doing whatever it takes to engage young Einsteins to show an interest in science – including getting ‘gross’ for the summer. It is also important to engage kids when they are naturally curious, so they continue to be curious. This is how future problem solvers are born, and we are happy to meet that need in our community as the leader for informal science education.”

Grossology takes visitors on a tour of their bodies, by way of Magic School Bus-style, as they literally step through the mouth of the exhibit. Once inside the exhibit, “Nigel Nose-It-All” will explain why people have runny noses, allergies and sneeze; “Tour Du Nose” takes guests on a tour through a nose replica – standing at 10-feet-tall; “Burp Man,” a larger than life cartoon character, who drinks from a three-foot-tall soda can pumped by visitors, details the cause of burps; and “Click Ick” allows visitors an opportunity to play nine different activities, including exploratory labs, puzzles, games and more. As visitors wind their way through 5,000-square-feet of human science, they will also learn about skin issues, “gas attacks” and vomit.

Grossology is based on the best-selling book by science teacher Sylvia Branzei. The colorful exhibit incorporates sophisticated animatronics and imaginative exhibits to actively engage visitors. Learning is achieved through the use of interactive experiences, challenges and just plain fun. Grossology was developed by Advanced Exhibits in collaboration with Science World British Columbia. Grossology will run through October 10, 2016.

The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach and is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Admission to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium during Grossology is $15 for adults, $11 for children ages 3 to 12 and $13 for seniors aged 60 and older. Science Center members and children under 3 are free. Planetarium shows are not included in general admission pricing. The Science Center is home to the only planetarium in Palm Beach County, which recently went through a major modern-day technology upgrade to feature the latest in quality advancements. The upgrade was courtesy of a $250,000 gift from the Marvin and Elsie Dekelboum Foundation.

For more information about Grossology, or other Science Center programming, please call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org. Like the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Instagram @SFScienceCenter.
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Do Your Part To Keep Wellington Beautiful!

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Do Your Part To Keep Wellington Beautiful!

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Wellington is calling on its young residents to roll up their sleeves and make a difference in their community with the “Great American Cleanup” project. The Village is looking for 75 youth volunteers for the cleanup which takes place on Saturday, April 23rd from 10am to 12pm.
Volunteers will meet in the parking lot at the Wellington Marketplace and will move into the adjacent Goldenrod neighborhood for a litter cleanup. Once the cleanup is complete, volunteers will be served lunch in Goldenrod Park, provided by the Community Services Department.

Volunteers will also receive tee shirts on a first come, first served basis so plan to arrive around 9:45am to sign in and find a shirt in your size. Space is limited so be sure to reserve your spot early by contacting Meridith Tuckwood at 561-753-2476 or [email protected].

As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/enews.

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch WellingtonTV for the latest happenings.

2nd Annual Summer Camp Expo and Family Fun Day

I wanted to share details about our 2nd annual Summer Camp Expo and Family Fun Day at the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium taking place THIS SUNDAY! This will be a fun day for families with over 40 local camps and plenty of fun and entertainment! Please pass the information along to your viewers!

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PB Parenting Helps Parents Connect With Local Summer Camps at 2016 Summer Camp Expo
Who/What: PB Parenting to host their second annual Summer Camp Expo
When: Sunday, April 24th from 11 AM – 3 PM
Where: The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach.
Highlights of the Summer Camp Expo:
There will be over 40 local summer camps from throughout Palm Beach County who will provide information to moms and dads looking for ideas of where to send their children to summer camp this year. There will be representatives from camps covering all areas of interest including Art, Sports, Gymnastics, Science, Outdoors, Theatre, Horse, Music, Technology, Ice Skating, Wildlife, Swimming, Photography, Dance and so much more.
It will be a day of family fun at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium! Entertainment for kids will include TWO shows by Patty Shukla (11:30 and 1:30) and TWO shows by Magic Jack Maxwell (12:30 and 2:30), Arts and Crafts with Kids Need More Art, Character Meet and Greets with Princess Parties & Special Events, Face Painting, Fun Science Experiments with The Science Academy and more! Rain or Shine, the entire event is indoors!

“We are thrilled to partner with PB Parenting Magazine to bring some of the best Summer Camps in town under one roof,” said Kate Arrizza, Chief Operating Officer. “Bring the whole family to experience interactive activities, Science Center exhibits, and more – all while browsing for the perfect summer camp!”

In addition, parents can play “Passport to Summer.” They can pick up their passport at the PB Parenting table and get stamps from the camps. When completed, turn it back in for a chance to win a free week of summer camp! (up to a $250 value). They can choose from any of the camps present at the event.

FREE ADMISSION TO THE FIRST 200!
Children get in FREE to this event thanks to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. Plus the first 200 adults are FREE thanks to Brian D. Guralnick Injury Lawyers. After that adults are only $7 (normally $16.95).

“At Brian D. Guralnick Injury Lawyers we take pride in our community and are dedicated to keeping its members safe,” said Brian. “It is an honor to support this important annual event and to treat 200 participants to a free admission. We look forward to supporting this event for years to come.”
Background: PB Parenting magazine started four years ago after Felonice Merriman moved to Palm Beach County with her young daughter and noticed there wasn’t a lot of information accessible for moms and dads to find out about fun things to do with their children and local family related resources available in the community. With a background in graphic design and publishing, she made PB Parenting a reality. During the first year of publishing, she teamed up with another local mom, Jennifer Preville, who had an extensive background in advertising and marketing. Together they have grown the publication to 15,000 copies which are delivered to over 700 family friendly locations in Palm Beach County and are available for free. In addition to their monthly publication, PB Parenting also engages readers via a weekly e-newsletter and their facebook page (www.facebook.com/pbparenting). For the past 4 years, the magazine has been providing parents a free local resource in print and online to help find summer camps. For the second year in a row, they decided to go beyond print and the web and provide families with a face to face opportunity to meet camps at their annual Summer Camp Expo.
Public contact: Go online to www.pbsummercamp.com or www.pbparenting.com and connect on facebook, www.facebook.com/pbparenting. Parents can also rsvp for the event and stay up to date at https://www.facebook.com/events/864878540243661.
Media contact: Felonice Merriman, Publisher, 561-247-3148 or [email protected].

VIP Charity Polo Showdown on April 23rd, 2016

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U.S OPEN Pre-party VIP CHARITY POLO SHOWDOWN APRIL 23!

To Benefit: Wheels from the Heart, Dress for Success Palm Beaches, The Lord’s Place

SAT, APR 23 AT 5:30 PM, WELLINGTON , FL

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  • Guests will enjoy a fun VIP Sunset Polo Showdown!! Champagne! Two private chefs! Fine wine from The Breakers Hotel, Hookah lounge, fun times, music by an amazing IPC DJ and a giant bonfire under the stars! In memory of Bob Daniels.

  • Saturday: April 23- 5:30 – Doors open to a Champange reception and chill out music at the exclusive and private Idlewild Farm!

  • 6:00 – Sunset exhibition Polo Match (PONY EXPRESS) WE THANK THE DANIELS FAMILY.

  • Dress for Success Polo Team, sponsored by (Maserati) will be battling it out withThe Lord’s Place Polo Team sponsored by (TLC)!!  Wheels from the Heart will be donating a vehicle to a single mother and her children from the winning teams charity!!

  • Immerse yourself into an inaugural and memorable evening.

  • All Inclusive Tickets only $65.00!!!

Singer Michaela Paige (The Voice) sings the national anthem. Thank you to our philanthropic Polo Players, celebrity announcer Dale Schwetz, of Chucker T.V. and our awesome referee Darrell Schwetz.

Guests will have an opportunity to give a rescue dog a home.

There will be a moment of silence in memory of Bob Daniels. His gracious donation of Pony Express Polo field is tremendously appreciated. We thank the Daniel’s family for allowing this evening to change lives.

Fast Facts: Three charities partner up helping to raise awareness. Philanthropic women polo players ride for a cause to help empower single mothers and their children in our community. A moment of silence in memory of Bob Daniels.

The winning team will be donating a car given by Wheels from the Heart for a single mother and her children!

Tremendous gratitude to Pony Express Farms for their Loving Donation of the Polo Field and Idlewild Farm for an evening of enchantment under the stars.
Thanks to Our Sponsors Pony Express Farm, Idlewild Farm, Maserati, TLC Contruction, The Breakers Hotel, Park Tavern, Eleven Spa, Eye On South Florida, Simply The Best Magazine, Digital Event Imaging, Palm Beach Society Magazine, Mr.Paella, Titos Vodka, Nina’s French Bakery, Century 21, Country Club Autos, Southfields Real Estate Inc., Color Performance, Lynda Mariano, Tara Lordi, Jennifer Williams, Laura Wilson, Scarlet Davenport, Pamela Flanagan, Sabrina Barnett, Michaela Paige, Dale Schwetz, Darrell Schwetz, Polo Star Clothing, Stefano Laviano Handbags, Palm Beach Women Magazine, Polo Line.
Join Wheels from the Heart, Dress for Success Palm Beaches, The Lord’s Place (Burckle Place) and Empowered Women Polo Players for a unique evening of giving and grace.

Your kind donation can help brighten lives by providing reliable transportation to a single mother and children in our community.

www.WheelsFromTheHeart.org

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WHERE Idelwild Farms – 12880 Indian Mound Road, Wellington , Fl 33414 – View Map

About the 3 Charities

Wheels from the Heart is a 501(c)3 organiztion that provides reliable vehicles for single mothers in need and their children.

The Lord’s Place is dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness
by providing innovative, compassionate and effective services to men, women
and children in our community.

Dress for Sucess empowers women to acieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

 

April 2016- Outrun Cerebral Palsy

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April 2016- Outrun Cerebral Palsy

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Yesteryear Village ribbon cutting ceremony this Friday

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Yesteryear Village ribbon cutting ceremony this Friday Public is invited to attend for free

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Who/What: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to commemorate the opening of Yesteryear Village as a new year-round attraction

When: The gates open at 10 a.m. and the ceremony begins at 11 a.m.
Where: South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. Enter through the Archway gate via gate 3 on Sansbury’s Way.
Program:
Speakers –
• Glenn Jergensen, executive director, Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council
• Rena Blades, president & CEO, Cultural Council of Palm Beach County
• Jeremy Johnson, CAE – president & CEO, Historical Society of Palm Beach County
• Harvey E. Oyer, III, author and historian
The ceremony also will include interpreters from pre-1940 presenting their stories, old-fashioned refreshments and a ribbon cutting to officially mark the beginning of Yesteryear Village as a year-round feature.
Public Admission: Admission to the ribbon cutting ceremony is free. On Sat., April 16, admission is free for the first hour (from 10 to 11 a.m.). Regular admission for adults 12 and older is $10; seniors 60 and up and children ages 5 to 11, $7; and kids 5 and younger are free. Parking also is free.
Details: Yesteryear Village is now a living history park and is open year-round from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Nestled on nine acres, Yesteryear Village has long been a part of the fairgrounds with various events held there but it has now been transformed into a year-round living history park. The new attraction will feature first person interpreters, dressed in full period costume, who will portray a character from the pre-1940s; third person interpreters also will be in period dress and provide historical facts; and Yesteryear Village volunteers will assist with questions. Guests will still be transported to a time when schools were located in one small building, houses did not have running water and life was much simpler compared to today. The large collection of early, original and replicated buildings includes an old school, a farm, a blacksmith shop, a general store, and several houses. There also is the Sally Bennett Big Band Hall of Fame Museum — the only big band museum in the United States.
Old-fashioned children’s games will be offered and special events relating to Palm Beach County’s history also will be scheduled at Yesteryear Village throughout the year. The living history park showcases buildings and artifacts from 1895 to 1940.
Public Information: Call (561) 795-3110 or visit www.southfloridafair.com.
Media Contact: Doreen Poreba, The PR Czar® Inc., (772) 215-2333