United Way announces appointments
United Way of Palm Beach County has appointed Doug Eberhart as its vice president of hunger relief and Dr. Seth Bernstein to the new role of senior vice president of community investments.read more
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Architectural firm names Forrest director in Palm Beach
Naples-based MHK Architecture and Planning has hired Caroline Koons Forrest as director of its Palm Beach office at 211 Seaview Ave. read more
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Mini golf is big business
BY GLENN MILLER Florida Weekly Correspondent “How long will this newest fad last?” — Popular Science Monthly, November 1930, on miniature golf Now, 87 years after that question was posed, miniature...
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MONEY & INVESTING
I’m sure you have heard this story before. Large numbers of people lying about their income on loan applications. Unscrupulous brokers persuading people to spend more than they can afford. Teaser...
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From killing the enemy to KILLING IT in business
BY BOB MASSEY bmassey@floridaweekly.com [img_assist|nid=124191|title=|desc= . Above: The “Rogue Warrior” video game incarnation of bestselling business book author and ex-Navy SEAL Richard Marcinko....
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MONEY & INVESTING
I think a great first date would be to take someone for wings and see what flavor he or she orders. Does the person go for the mild or the five-alarm fire hot? Does he order the sweet barbecue or the...
View ArticleOutlets to introduce two new stores
Two popular stores will open this fall at Palm Beach Outlets: Bath & Body Works and Homegoods.The 2,500-square-foot Bath & Body Works is expected to open in late September, and will include a...
View ArticleVisiting Angels of Palm Beaches earns award
Visiting Angels of the Palm Beaches has received the 2017 Pinnacle Award, given to the top performing Visiting Angels franchisees in the national network. It honors home care providers who offer...
View ArticleMall offers tax-free holiday specials
The Aug. 4-6 tax-free holiday means no sales tax will be collected on clothing, footwear and certain accessories each selling for $60 or less, certain school supplies selling for $15 or less and...
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Kendra Scott opening at The Gardens Mall
SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY Expect a little more sparkle at The Gardens Mall.Jewelry designer Kendra Scott soon will unveil a new, high-end luxury boutique on the lower level next to Nordstrom.read more
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MONEY & INVESTING
This has been an exciting year for investing in almost all asset classes and securities except one — gold. In fact, the price of the precious metal has been downright boring for the last eight months....
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JOHN COURIS EXIT INTERVIEW
BY MARY THURWACHTER mthurwachter@floridaweekly.com As his tenure as chief executive officer of Jupiter Medical Center comes to an end, John Couris reflects on his seven years with pride and a love for...
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MONEY & INVESTING
Probably the greatest aspect of financial markets — and the most frustrating from an investor’s perspective — is that they are efficient. When a company is doing well, its stock goes higher. When it is...
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Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center welcomes new CEO
BY MARY THURWACHTER mthurwachter@floridaweekly.com Dianne Goldenberg seemed destined for a career in the healthcare field. She always looked up to her mother, a nurse and even chose to be a nurse when...
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Arcadia's new arena
BY ROGER WILLIAMS rwilliams@floridaweekly.com A LOT OF PEOPLE, MOST OF THEM from somewhere other than DeSoto County, think ranching and its proudest offspring sport — rodeoing — have gone the way of...
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County tourism hits half-year record in 2017
FLORIDA WEEKLY STAFF It’s not just snowbirds. Other visitors also are flocking to The Palm Beaches.The area experienced record-breaking half-year visitation for 2017, reported Discover The Palm...
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Meet John Servideo
BY MARY THURWACHTER mthurwachter@floridaweekly.com As president of the board of directors of FoundCare, John Servideo always has the patients’ best interests in mind.After all, Mr. Servideo, a private...
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MONEY & INVESTING
Would you rather pay more for something or less? I think the vast majority would prefer the latter in almost any situation. So it can be confusing when the Federal Reserve, in its last meeting,...
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A decade of Flavor Palm Beach
BY JAN NORRIS jnorris@floridaweekly.com A decade ago, Briana Beaty decided Palm Beach was worthy of a restaurant month similar to those she had seen in other, bigger cities.read more
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MONEY & INVESTING
The last four years have been a boom time for the U.S. economy. We’ve seen positive GDP growth, a rising stock market, a skyrocketing housing market and rising wages. But unfortunately, one group has...
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