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September, 2015 – Heart Walk

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Village of Wellington Takes Steps Towards a Heart Healthy Community

 

The Village of Wellington will join thousands of Palm Beach County residents in an effort to stomp out America’s #1 killer: Heart Disease. The Palm Beach County Heart Walk will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the Meyer Amphitheater in downtown West Palm Beach. Festivities kick-off at 8:00 am and walkers take off at 9:00 am. This year some of our AroundWellington.com staff will be joining the Village of Wellington too!

 

Local survivors, doctors, and those passionate about the cause, will unite to raise funds and awareness for cardiovascular diseases and stroke. There will be a tribute wall where those who have lost loved ones may write their names. Heart survivors will be wearing red baseball hats, and stroke survivors will be wearing white baseball hats.

 

The American Heart Association’s Heart Walk campaign aims to promote healthy lifestyle choices and create opportunities for people to improve their cardiovascular health. The campaign goal is $700,000 and every donation helps the association to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke.

 

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 Channel 18 for the latest happenings.

September, 2015 – Falls Prevention Day

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Wellington Recognizes Falls Prevention Awareness Day

The National Council on Aging has announced this year’s theme for Falls Prevention Awareness Day, “Take a Stand to Prevent Falls.”   In an effort to educate our older adult population about how to prevent fall-related injuries, Wellington is “taking a stand” and hosting a Falls Prevention Awareness presentation.

On Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 11:30 a.m., a representative from the Area Agency on Aging will be offering a Tai Chi demonstration and providing Matter of Balance information.  Preventative measures will be provided by Dr. Anand Panchal, orthopedic surgeon with Palms West Hospital.

The event will be held at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church located at 12200 Forest Hill Boulevard. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. Those interested in participating are asked to register by contacting Meridith Tuckwood, Senior Services Specialist at (561) 753-2476.

 

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 Channel 18 for the latest happenings.

 

October, 2015 – Fright Nights

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Fright Nights invites visitors to Behind the Scenes Tour
— Tickets Now On Sale
 
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Most businesses want to do anything but jolt their customers, but with Fright Nights — the South Florida Fair’s annual event — it’s all about the scare. The staff is putting on the finishing touches of Fright Nights, which will be held at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., over four weekends: Oct. 9-10, Oct. 15-17, Oct. 22-24; and Oct. 30-31. For those who want to get a first-hand look at what goes on beyond the curtain, they can take a 45-minute tour Behind the Scenes tour on Thurs., Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale now online for $10 at www.myfrightnights.com and includes a free opening night ticket, a $15 value.
“This is a chance for visitors to ask questions and see how we make it come to life,” said Craig McInnis, creative director of Fright Nights.
During Fright Nights, the midway of carnival rides opens at 6 p.m. and four haunted houses will open at 7 p.m. Closing time on Thursdays is 11 p.m. and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
The 2015 edition of Fright Nights will feature four newly themed and designed haunted houses: Meadow Lakes, Animal Farm, Beyond the Gates and Memento Mori. There also will be three scare zones — The Shack, Baphomet and Sector Four — where unsuspecting guests will be surprised to encounter strange and creepy characters. It’s impossible to avoid the scare zones.
Advance discount tickets are on sale now through Oct. 8 for $20 and covers admission, three of the four haunted houses and unlimited Midway rides. To buy tickets, go to www.myfrightnights.com. Parental discretion is advised for those younger than 12 years old. For an additional $5, patrons may purchase the fourth haunt on either the Midway or at the gate. Gate prices increase by $5 for a total of $25 (or $30 with the additional haunted house).
For more information, call (561) 793-0333 or visit the websites, www.southfloridafair.com or www.myfrightnights.com.

September, 2015 – Espresso Yourself…at Eau Spa

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September, 2015 – Espresso Yourself…at Eau Spa

Celebrate National Coffee Day at Eau Spa at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa

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Espresso Yourself!
Our new spa rituals have a latte perks! We use Java Coffee Infused Skin Care made from Arabica Green Coffee Beans and Artisan Roasted Coffee to heal, detoxify and beautify the skin. Green coffee has more than 3 times the antioxidants of green tea, and when ground and blended with special herbs, they will exfoliate, moisturize and soften better than any other body exfoliant on the market.  You may also sip on the complimentary coffee concoction of your choice while you enjoy these invigorating and uplifting treatments. Now that is a fantastic perk!

All the Single Lattes Skin Polish
You are smart and independent, but always have excuses brewing of why you are dedicating all of your time to a noncommittal and average Joe.  Your friends have not seen your mug in ages. He is not attentive, and your free coffee is the only complimentary part of your day.  Forget about being a happy cupple, and start taking care of yourself! Our therapists will spoil you with an exfoliating body treatment that is guaranteed to gently smooth and moisturize your skin. We use a vegan scrub comprised of green coffee infused organic Argan oil, artisan roasted coffee, organic raw sugar, sweet almond, rosemary and Vitamin-e to exfoliate, detoxify, moisturize and soften the skin. It is time to channel Beyoncé, because the only ring he put on it, is the venti sized stain on your coffee table.
30 Minute Body Exfoliation for $85

Perk You Up Pedicure
Everyone is asking what Sumatra with you, because you look so depresso.  Some days are as bitter and costly as an Italian espresso. Spending all day in heels can be brew-tal, and so it is no wonder that you spend a latte time with the shins and decafs of your legs in pain.  Invigorate your spirits with the aroma of fresh roasted coffee while your technician polishes your feet and legs with a decadent exfoliation treatment. Then indulge in a divine foot, leg and calf massage that will reduce inflammation as it moisturizes and soothes.  After your feet are manicured and polished to perfection, you will be able to return to the daily grind feeling mighty fine.
45 Minutes for $75

Mocha Latte Heads Turn Body Polish and Spray Tan
You are just setting yourself up for a brewed awakening if you catch your own milky reflection in a swim suit or shorts without an application of mocha color first. After all, everyone at the beach wants to be as hot and dark as their coffee! Our Java exfoliating body treatment gently removes dead skin cells and rough spots from the surface of the skin, stimulates blood flow, and aids in the even application of the tanning product.  After your skin is polished to perfection, your specialist will use our sophisticated air brush system to coat you with an even and natural looking tan. You will be so fine, that if you were a ground coffee, then you would be an espresso.
60 Minutes for $180

Livin’ La Vita Mocha Cellulite Reduction Wrap
You have always bean a wild child, and you have no filter.  Your coffee is not the only thing that keeps you awake all night. You are lucky that your neighbors do not call the cups on you! You must remember to stay grounded, and this delicious treatment will calm you down a latte so that you may begin to detox your body. The benefits of this treatment include the restoration of your skin’s natural tone and glow by reducing the look of cellulite, eliminating dry patches, evening out discolorations and addressing other skin irregularities by utilizing the combined all natural power of caffeine, antioxidants and massage.  The deep penetration of caffeine helps to erode fat deposits under the skin and to reduce the look of bumps and dimples. This will help to erase the damage of all of the wild nights, and you will love your new skin a latte!
60 Minute Treatment for $185

About Eau Spa

Eau Spa is a revolutionary new concept: a 42,000 square foot spa wonderland that serves as the social hub of Palm Beach, the legendary playground of the rich and famous. This is a space where style and beauty know no bounds and high touch meets high tech.  Every square inch offers a delicious delight and a unique surprise: hand-strung, crystal, cordial glass chandeliers emit prisms onto Eau Zone lounges, secret massage pools glisten in the Self Centered Garden and an awe inspiring wishing well reflects candle light onto a gorgeous, copper, baroque dome that glows above.  It is luxury reinvented.  

Eau Spa’s accolades include the highly coveted 2015 Forbes Five Star Award, 2015 ECA World Fitness NY Conference Speaker – Catherine Warren, 2014 Yoga Journal Session Speaker – Catherine Warren, 2014 Top Ten Hot Tubs – USA Today Travel, 2014 Spas of America – Top 100 Spas of 2013, 2014 Conde’ Nast Traveler Top US Spas #13 Ranking, 2014 General Session Speaker – Catherine Warren – The International Congress of Esthetics and Spa, 2014 Named Town and Country Top 15 Spas in the World, 2014 Conde’ Nast Top 25 Spas in the World Reader’s Choice Award, 2014 American Spa Magazine – Best Treatment Menu, 2013 American Spa Magazine – Best Treatment Menu, 2013 American Spa Professional’s Choice Award, 2013 iSPA Inaugural Innovate Award – Catherine Warren, 2013 Spafinder Wellness 365™ Readers’ Choice Category Awards: Best for Girlfriend Getaways, Best for Bachelorettes, Best for Romance, Best for Weddings, Best Pet-Friendly Spa, Best Urban Hotel , Spa, Favorite Spa for Yoga, Best Beach Spa, Best for Accommodations, Best for LGBT and Best Interior Design.

Guests are invited to Pause, Play and Perfect, the principals that the spa’s vision is based upon.   All who visit are greeted with a glass of champagne, a couture cupcake and chill Ibiza beats.  The Eau Spa guest is the most affluent in the world, and expects nothing less than perfection. Lofty expectations and wild imaginations soar in the award winning design, impeccable service and bespoke experience.

Eau Spa is all about flawless customization with immediate results. Guests will discover that it is luxury that defines the Eau Spa experience. Knowing hands execute precision skincare and all treatments are delivered by true masters with a passion for perfection. Each unique treatment is created to indulge each guest’s every whim. These elements deliver an out-of-the-ordinary spa experience.   This is a gathering place for indulgence, decadence and ultimate fun.

At Eau Spa, everyone is encouraged to let go, enjoy some “me time”, and slip into the Eau Spa spirit!

 

September, 2015 – Intro to Organic Backyard Gardening

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September, 2015 – Intro to Organic Backyard Gardening

Intro to Organic Backyard Gardening with Farmer Tone

By Krista Martinelli

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Farmer Tone teaching the art of composting, creating good soil and backyard organic gardening.

 

Recently I was able to attend an introduction gardening class with Farmer Tone, the Tropical Urban Farmer.  I really enjoyed the class and his enthusiasm for keeping everything organic.  Farmer Tone is willing to work in any small space that you have to grow a few plants, even if it’s not a large garden plot.

 

For me, I realized the key to successful gardening is the base of everything – good, rich soil.  Farmer Tone showed us how to work with some typical (and difficult) Florida soil, full of fertilizer pellets to begin with.  He explained why store-bought, chemical fertilizer is not good for the soil.  And he showed us how to neutralize the soil.  Together we layered the soil with good layers to build up a raised bed garden – from scratch. We looked at how to create our own compost from vegetable scraps on a small scale.

 

Farmer Tone encourages his classes to get their hands dirty and their feet dirty. He also gives tips on how to protect your back while working in the garden, very important for anyone who wants to nurture a garden.  He believes in “working hard, playing hard and eating hard.”  So on the day that I attended, Farmer Tone prepared a beautiful spread of food, all from his organic gardening yield.

 

Anyone who has been “transplanted” to Florida like myself needs to understand how to work with this sandy, unproductive soil and build it back up again before starting a garden. It’s also great to learn about native plants to Florida, which grow more easily than some of the vegetables, for example, that we are used to growing up North. I would recommend Farmer Tone’s gardening class to anyone who wants to start a new, organic garden or needs tips on continuing their organic gardening!

 

For more information or to sign up for his next workshop, visit his website, http://www.tropical-urban-farmer.com/

September, 2015 – Bricks Busting Boredom

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September, 2015 – Bricks Busting Boredom

September, 2015 – Bricks Busting Boredom

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Daniel Clein of Wellington launches “Bricks Busting Boredom.”

Daniel Clein, a Wellington student, recently began a project called “Bricks Busting Boredom.” He says, “This project’s goal is to collect new and used Legos to donate to kids in children’s hospitals to help brighten their day! I can say proudly that yesterday we made our first donation to Joe DiMaggio’s children’s hospital of almost 100 pounds of Legos, and I was lucky enough to meet some of the children and see their priceless reactions to their new toys.”

If you have used Legos to donate, please drop them off at the collection spot at the Farmer’s Daughter farm stand on Southern Boulevard.  If you have questions for Daniel Clein, you can reach him at (954) 253-3668.

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October, 2015 – Primed in Nine!

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October, 2015 – Primed in Nine!
Primed in Nine! – October 6th9th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness EventPrimedinNine

 
Food Stations • Pink Champagne • Auction Items • Gift BagsSeptember 15, 2015 Boca Raton, Florida – Page One Graphics is pleased to
announce their nineth annual PAGE ONE PASSION reception raising awareness
for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The event will be held at New
York Prime on Tuesday, October 6th, from 6:00 to 8:30pm. New York Prime is located at 2350 Executive Center Drive NW, Boca Raton.Everything will be pink – even the complimentary golf tees! The evening will
include savory appetizer stations, created by New York Prime’s Nick Wood,
complimentary PINK champagne, signature cocktails, and an evening of
networking and raffle items contributed by local businesses. The event
donation is $25 per guest, prepay only.

“I recognized the unique occasion to formulate a passionate partnership with
New York Prime, Boca Raton, putting forth our good efforts for this year’s
“Partners in Prime” event, said Shana, “It’s worth every bit of effort to
ensure we find a cure for this devastating disease.”

Everyone attending will receive a pink bracelet and a

gift bag full of great gifts from area businesses as recognition
of their dedication and support to the cause.RSVP: Please contact Shana J. Overhulser at 561-670-4452. For more
information visit:  www.PageOnePassion.com
and www.BocaLocals.com. Think PINK!# # #

PAGE ONE PASSION

Page One Passion was formed by Shana J. Overhulser, president of Page One
Graphics, in an effort to raise funds and awareness for such charities in a
very fashionable way. For more information please visit:
www.PageOneGraphics.com.

NEW YORK PRIME

New York Prime’s refreshingly uncomplicated menu focuses on high quality,
USDA Prime beef for every cut including filets. The steakhouse also features
NY-style sizzling bacon, colossal Baked Shrimp and live Lobster – including
“Big Red” a 12lbs.+ lobster. Open daily at 5pm. For more information, please
visit  www.newyorkprime.com.

PRESS CONTACT: Page One Graphics, 561-670-4452,
Shana@pageonegraphics.com

September, 2015 – Unicorn Children’s Foundation

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Unicorn Children’s Foundation –  Save the Dates

 

Bartender’s Battle

Friday, September 18, 2015

6pm – 8pm

Farmer’s Table Boca Raton

Chair: Gregory Fried

Click here for more information

 

Building Social Capital: A New Approach to Community-Based

Services for Individuals with Special Needs or Disabilities

Friday, October 9, 2015

Mizner Park

Click here for more information

 

Around the World with Unicorn Luncheon

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

11:30 am – 2 pm

Indian Creek Country Club

Chair: Gwen Taylor

Click here for more information

 

Holiday Party

Thursday, December 3, 2015

6 pm – 10 pm

Chanson at Royal Blues Hotel

Chairs: Max Tucci, Felette Branch, and Joanne Gabay

More Information Coming Soon

 

2016 Gala

Saturday, February 27, 2016

6 pm – 12 am

Boca West Country Club

Chair: Gregory Fried

More Information Coming Soon

September, 2015 – CPBC Chamber Promotes Youth Entrepreneurism

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September, 2015 – CPBC Chamber Promotes Youth Entrepreneurism

CENTRAL PALM BEACH CHAMBER AND LOCAL UNIVERSITIES PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURISM IN YOUTH

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CENTRAL PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, September 15, 2015 –The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the inaugural 2015-2016 Central Palm Beach Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!). Classes will be held at Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Wellington Campus on Wednesdays from 4:30-7:30 p.m., and all Signature Events will be hosted by Keiser University at their West Palm Beach Flagship Campus.

 

“We specifically chose these two universities because of their reputation for academic excellence and emphasis on community involvement,” said Martina Sanchez, Program Director of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce.

 

YEA! is an afterschool program in which students brainstorm and form enterprises, make pitches to real investors, obtain funding, register companies with governmental agencies, and by the end, actually launch their own businesses or social movements! Business mentors and local entrepreneurs across a variety of industries will support the students throughout the program. All of the learning is real and experiential. Applications are currently being accepted and the deadline to apply is October 1st. To apply, please visit www.CPBchamberYEA.org.

 

“We are so proud to be able to host The Young Entrepreneurs Academy at Palm Beach Atlantic University,” said President William M. B. Fleming, Jr. “This program will be such a positive influence on students in our local community, and will provide an innovative, challenging, and fulfilling experience for everyone involved.”

 

Both large and small businesses can volunteer their time as business mentors, field trip hosts, guest lecturers, graphic designers, web developers, attorneys, etc. Community support strengthens the program, and the academy strengthens the community.

 

“This experience is something students will be able to apply to any field they choose to enter, and will provide them with   the necessary skills to become future leaders of their industries,” said Mary Lou Bedford, CEO of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce.

Though this is the Chamber’s first year running this program, YEA! has a robust 10 year history of success across the nation. Some impressive statistics include:

 

  • 100% of Academy graduates go on to graduate from high school on time
  • 99% of Academy graduates enroll in college
  • YEA! students have been awarded millions of dollars in scholarships through program participation

 

“Keiser University’s Flagship Campus in West Palm Beach is pleased and excited to join with the Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce to host a number of YEA! events on our campus for the 2015-2016 academic year.  Keiser has always been an entrepreneurial University, and we are excited to share our campus with students who share this entrepreneurial spirit,” said President Tom Duncan.

 

About The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!)

The Central Palm Beach Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is run through the Central Palm Beach Community Foundation, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce.. The deadline to apply is October 1, 2015, and 24 seats are available to students ages 11 to 18 in Palm Beach County. For more information on how to become involved or to apply, please visit www.CPBchamberYEA.org

 

About the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce

The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization dedicated to business advocacy, economic development, and education. From Cane-to-Coral the communities located within the Chamber’s footprint are: Acreage, Atlantis, Belle Glade, Greenacres, Lake Clarke Shores, Lake Worth, Lantana, Loxahatchee, Loxahatchee Groves, Manalapan, Palm Springs, Royal Palm Beach, South Palm Beach, Wellington and West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.cpbchamber.com.   

September, 2015 – New Chef at Angle at Eau Palm Beach

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MANLEE SIU NAMED CHEF DE CUISINE OF ANGLE AT EAU PALM BEACH RESORT & SPA
Le Cordon Bleu graduate to helm flagship restaurant at the AAA Five Diamond Resort
PALM BEACH, Fla. (September 10, 2015) – Executive Chef Josh Thomsen of Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, the AAA Five Diamond resort in Palm Beach, is pleased to announce that Manlee Siu, a native of Hong Kong and a graduate of both the University of California and Le Cordon Bleu, is poised to officially debut her culinary skills when the resort’s flagship restaurant, Angle, begins its winter season schedule on Wednesday, November 4.

 

Siu joined the culinary team at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa along with award-winning Chef Thomsen, who has called Siu his “best ingredient” in their culinary collaborations over the years.
“Chef Siu and I have worked together at some of the country’s best restaurants, but joining the team at Eau Palm Beach and partnering on the new menu for Angle has been one of our most exciting ventures,” said Thomsen.

 

Siu has unveiled an updated menu in Angle, showcasing what she describes as “contemporary American cuisine using locally-sourced and sustainable ingredients influenced by South Florida’s incredible bounty of produce, fresh fish, and honey, to name a few.” Dishes such as Chef Siu’s signature poached shrimp “cocktail,” with lemon caviar and beet-horseradish sauce will be among those featured Wednesdays through Saturdays at Angle, a warmly-appointed sanctuary where candlelight dances on a glass wall filled with the finest wines and champagnes – a feature that has earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence two years in a row.
“Food is always changing and you’re always learning something new,” said Siu, who curates the menu daily depending on the availability of seasonal, fresh ingredients. “I love that Eau Palm Beach prides itself on crafting unique luxury experiences for its guests; I feel I can do the same with Florida’s finest foods in Angle.”
Becoming a chef was a major life change for Siu, who earned a bachelor’s degree in managerial economics from UC Davis before joining her family’s restaurant operations. After 10 years she knew her true passion was cooking – taught to her as a child by her mother after the family moved to northern California when Siu was 4 – and decided to formally study cooking at Le Cordon Bleu in San Francisco. Upon graduating, she immediately joined the staff at Gary Danko in San Francisco. Not long after, she met rising star Chef Josh Thomsen, and the two collaborated to open the Meritage restaurant at the Claremont Resort & Spa in Berkeley, CA, where Siu was Chef de Cuisine.
Following her time at Meritage, Siu became Chef de Cuisine at Revival Bar & Kitchen in Berkeley. There, she began exploring and teaching the concept of “snout to tail, root to shoot and farm to table,” a restaurant philosophy shared by Thomsen that seeks to provide guests with the highest-quality, freshest food while eschewing waste and non-seasonal ingredients. “Preserving the seasons” through pickling and fermentation became a hobby of Siu’s, and making everything in-house became a standard way of ensuring the finest ingredients and preparation.
Siu joined Thomsen in re-locating to the east coast to launch a true farm-to-table restaurant, Agricola, which operates its own 120-acre farm in Princeton, New Jersey. Agricola was named one of the top restaurants in just its first four months of opening and one of the Ten Best New Restaurants in the United States in 2014 by Gayot.
When she is not in the kitchen, Siu can be found unwinding with a new cookbook or seeking out a local farm to find new ingredients for Angle. She is a supporter of James Beard Foundation, the March of Dimes and Meals on Wheels.
About Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
Situated on a secluded private beach on seven acres of the Atlantic coast with breathtaking ocean views and lush tropical gardens, the AAA Five Diamond Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa was recognized as one of Florida’s top resorts in the 2014 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Spacious accommodations designed by iconic potter, designer and author Jonathan Adler give a Capri meets Santorini meets Palm Beach vibe and feature private balconies with hanging chairs to enjoy ocean views. The resort’s many amenities include the Forbes Five-Star, award-winning 42,000 square foot Eau Spa, three Har-tru tennis courts, two pools, and outstanding child and teen clubs and programs. With over 30,000 square feet of meeting and event space, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa accommodates groups from 10 to 1,000 and offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor venues for private events. Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa has four restaurants and is just minutes from the lively Palm Beach nightlife and shopping. For more information, please visit www.eaupalmbeach.com, contact your travel professional or call 1.800.EAU.0170 or 561-533-6000.
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