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West Palm is a great place to raise your children, but sometimes you need to get out for a night out. If you are new to the area, you likely know about the city’s child-friendly museums and parks close to your neighborhood. But what about places for a date night? Those may have fallen by the wayside, and that is why your West Palm relocation specialists want you to know about Evening on Antique Row on Saturday, March 14^th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Evening on Antique Row is a classy event organized by the Young Friends of the Historical Society of Palm Beach and the Antique Row Associaton. More than 1,000 guests are expected to attend this chic street party. Six blocks will shut down on South Dixie Highway, and nearby shops and merchants will feature their products and stay open late for guests. Plenty of upscale food trucks will also be in attendance; like: CheeseZilla, Crave IT, Il Fiorentino, Conch Shack and Dolce Gourmet Cupcakes.

You will need tickets for this event. They are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. They are well worth the price tag for this stylish party, as they include food and drinks. There’s also the VIP tickets, which are $90 in advance and $100 at the door. VIP tickets include access to the after party and the Bacardi open bar. If this sounds like something up your ally, get your tickets now so you do not have to pay full price for admission.

Boca Raton is currently undergoing a facelift that will result in four new complexes, set to boast 7-12 stories of 1,181 new rental apartments. In addition, two other building are in the beginning planning stages; including one 170 unit condo and downtown’s first hotel, which will include 200 rooms.

The Palm Beach area will see the tangible effects of these developments throughout the next few years, as new owners – enough to fill up 1,181 apartments – move into their high rises upon completion of the buildings.

According to local real estate agent, Karen Lindholm, “the buildings are beautiful. I do like it and think it’s progress.”

The increase in the amount of people packing and moving to West Palm Beach means more than just a population boost for the area. It also means that the number of downtown residences will have almost doubled since 2013. In total, there will be 3,157 residential units in downtown; which is 1,443 more units than in 2013.

Before guidelines adopted by the city in 2008, buildings were only allowed to reach heights of nine or ten stories. However, these new buildings will surpass those old restrictions and top out at 12 stories high. The first building to be built under the new set of rules is the 12-Mark at Cityscape, which is scheduled to be completed sometime in March.

New downtown building-height limits were reevaluated in order to create a more varied skyline with a more graceful appearance, according to the chairman of the Downtown Boca Raton Advisory Committee, Glenn Gromann.

He further elaborated that the varying skyline “opens up a light corridor, so you don’t have the canyon effect. You’re going to see a varied skyline, with trellises and balconies. It’s a tried-and-true way of making the architecture more interesting.”

Once again, neighborhood leaders, developers, farmers, and environmental activists will attempt to agree on the fate of Palm Beach County’s Agricultural Reserve. A call for the county to modify building limits in favor of the option to build new neighborhoods and shopping centers, in the vast 21,000 acre farming region of West Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, has been made by landowners and developers.

As the city’s bright lights slowly but surely trickle its way from the east to the west, edging nearer to the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, those voting “yay” for environmental protections, argue that the county should adhere to building restrictions that focus on protecting farming land.

While the rest of the country battles snow and ice, Palm Beach County’s year-round warm temperatures make it optimal for growing peppers, green beans, and other crops that feed the east coast. It also caters to the community reliant upon steady weather for the success of landscaping nurseries and horse barns.

Previous concerns about the encroaching overdevelopment inspired Palm Beach County voters to approve spending $100 million to preserve land for Agricultural Reserve farming in 1999. As a result, the county purchased roughly 2,400 acres; which now subsequently gets leased to agricultural users. In fact, about half of the Agricultural Reserve, almost 10,500 acres, actually remains in consistent agricultural production.

However, many landowners and developers have called for a change in the development limits, in order to make it easier to build homes on more of the existing, privately-owned farmland. Not only would this mean an increase in the amount of “city folk” packing and moving west, but also a potential increase in the amount of farmers making their own arrangements for relocation as well.

A lack of signing on the dotted line does not stop Palm Beach County from throwing a good party. Despite the deal having a projected finalization date for the end of May, officials at the local and state level have been eagerly anticipating the coming celebrations for the county scoring two more spring training baseball teams.

A mere $135 million is all it takes for both the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals to agree to forego relocation and hold spring training in West Palm Beach. The money would go towards a stadium and training facility that would be shared by both teams.

However, going forward with the proposed funding hinges on the Florida Legislature easing building restrictions on the projected stadium site. This did not stop Governor Rick Scott from issuing a press release last Wednesday, commending the commitment of the Astros and Nationals on deciding to stay in West Palm Beach for the training.

What can only be described as politicians hoping that perception becomes realty, a ceremonial first pitch was already held last Friday.

After the speeches and photo ops were given by politicians and team officials, County Mayor Shelley Vana stated that, “we have come a long way. With a little luck, everything will go smoothly.”

Previous concerns regarding land and costs, previously thwarted Palm Beach’s additional efforts at introducing more teams to the sunshine state.

However, West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio seemed unphased by contesting that the county has made leaps and bounds of getting to “the cusp of finalizing the details of a deal.”

While the rest of the nation unceremoniously trudged through the slush and snow, West Palm Beach continued to not even bat an eye, as evidenced by the 1,000 ft. water slide they rolled out last Saturday.

The event, appropriately titled “Slide the City,” was put on by a company that makes its way across the country, accompanied by its ginormous slide. Lucky for West Palm Beach, it was the first stop on the Florida itinerary.

While it is unsurprising that the company loves the Florida sunshine, the slide manager expressed that “West Palm Beach has been super nice. We love it here.”

Although the weather on the day of the “Slide the City” event was “chilly” for Florida residents – low to mid 60s – most north easterners would consider this equivalent to a warm summer’s day. Despite the freezing temperatures by native Floridian standards, about 5,000 people showed up to the event. After all, who wouldn’t want to spend the day sliding down a 1,000 foot waterslide outside, in the middle of February?

Despite the large turnout, some preteens were unimpressed. Kathleen Cruz complained that, “I thought it would be faster. In the end, it’s probably safer that way though.” Cruz and her family just finished packing and moving from Seattle all the way to sunny West Palm Beach, and we bet that despite the lack of speed on the slide, it still beats wading through the snow in Seattle.

The event collected portions of the proceeds to give to United Way of Palm Beach County, in which Lexi Savage, vice president of marketing for the local United Way, divulged that, “it’s fun and different. It’s a unique opportunity for us to get the word out about our organization and our city.”

Teslas are the vehicles of the future, and they seem to be at the forefront of every car enthusiast’s mind as of late. One Palm Beach condo developer is using that hype to entice potential buyers.

The Z Palm Beach condominium developer, Glozal Group, is giving a complimentary Tesla Model S with every purchased condo. According to Z Palm Beach, the vehicles will be parked in each owner’s parking space, titled, and ready for a spin.

Tesla gained international recognition in 2008 when it released the world’s first, fully electric sports car, the Roadster. Since then, the motor company has made a name for itself with its luxurious line of electric cars, including the Model S.

The Z Palm Beach condos are pretty pricey and start at $2.3 million, but the free Tesla is just the beginning of luxury that residents will enjoy. Condos average around 4,000 square feet each, and are as high-tech as they are eco-friendly. They each have their own private elevators and biometric security systems. The building is powered by solar energy and wind turbines and will include a rooftop pool, a top-of-the-line wellness center, and a five-story atrium.

Z Palm Beach has only eight units, so the building is pretty exclusive. It is currently in the beginning stages of construction, and is expected to open at the end of the year.

If you plan on moving into one of Z Palm Beach’s ultra-luxurious condos—or move anywhere, for that matter—your West Palm moving company would love to help make your move as stress-free as possible. Let us help you make West Palm home.

When moving to a new home, people tend to make lots of new, little resolutions for themselves. Whether it is being a better neighbor, keeping a cleaner house, or eating a healthier diet, we have all been there. That is why your West Palm moving company wanted to let you know that the Vegan Café has changed locations.

Formerly located on Okeechobee Boulevard, the healthy eatery now calls Clematis Street home. The Vegan Café is loved by health-conscious locals for its flavorful made-from-scratch vegan meals, juices and smoothies.

The menu is entirely vegan and includes tasty dishes like raw pizza, stuffed avocado, lettuce tacos, falafel, veggie burgers and a variety of salads. There is also a juice and smoothie bar, and they are really refreshing during hot, West Palm Beach summers. There are beverage choices like mojito, peanut butter cup, and apple berry pie (yum!).

The bestselling item is currently kombucha tea. It is a pretty popular trend right now, and it is full of vitamins and probiotics, giving its consumers a burst of energy. It takes about 10 days to make, but people say that it is worth the wait! Owners Moe and Terri Senechal are also considering adding non-vegan items to the menu, so if you are not one of those who likes eating raw, still keep this gem on your radar!

If you are new the West Palm area and are interested in eating healthy, you will have to give the Vegan Café’s new location a try. There is plenty to do and see on Clematis Street, so explore a little while you are there!

The Palm Beach Photographic Centre is celebrating the 20^th anniversary of its FOTOfusion photography festival this month. Your West Palm moving company loves this festival because it is so unique, and many of the events are free to the community.

Each year, the FOTOfusion festival attracts photographers and admirers from around the world. It is a five-day event that includes seminars, workshops, portfolio displays, and lectures by preeminent and award-winning photographers.

Women have dominated the photography industry this year, and the Palm Beach Photographic Centre will honor 11 of them with the “Women of Vision: National Geographic Photographers on Assignment” exhibit. The exhibit will feature almost 100 photos, covering a wide-range of subjects; such as: people and culture, conceptual ideas like memory, and social issues like modern-day slavery.

Four of the featured women will attend FOTOfusion’s opening reception, including Kitra Cahana. Cahana was born in Miami, and at just 27-years-old, she is a distinguished photographer for National Geographic. Her work focuses on visual anthropology and she has traveled around the world, capturing religious cults and groups of nomads with her lens.

The FOTOfusion festival will be held January 20 through 24, at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre. This is a new facility that opened in 2009, and is spacious and modern. It can easily accommodate a large number of guests, allowing for the FOTOfusion festival’s many guests to take part in its public events. If you are new to the West Palm area, get your tickets and explore this truly unique event with your family.

West Palmers know and appreciate the collections on display at the Norton Museum of Art. The facility is a true gem for the community and it will soon get even better, as the facility is planning a $60 million expansion and renovation.

Ralph Hubbard Norton, the former head of Acme Steel Company in Chicago, founded the museum in 1941. The new plan will restore many of the old original structures, including the central east-west vista and the south-side entrance, which will be rebuilt on the Dixie Highway side of the building. The new plan will also include a stainless steel canopy, three pavilions, an added gallery and education space, a 200-seat auditorium, and even a restaurant featuring garden seating (nice!). There will be a total of 15,000 square-feet added to the facility.

All of these great new features will cost a pretty penny! The Norton Museum hopes to raise $60 million, and has already raised $34 million toward its goal. The museum recently launched its public fundraising phase. Foster + Partners, the architects for the museum’s new plans, presented the campaign to potential public investors.

Construction is set to commence in 2016 and end in 2018. The Norton Museum’s new construction is expected to sustain growth throughout the next 10 to 15 years.

If you have recently moved to the West Palm area, you have to check out the Norton Museum of Art. Your West Palm moving company knows that the museum’s collections of contemporary modern art will impress your family, and there is plenty for your little ones to see and take part in as well.

Not many people are aware of the nation-wide trend that has been sweeping the nation…a thing called “parklets”. Although you may have walked or driven by one in your prospective city, you may not have given much thought to it. However, All My Sons Moving & Storage thinks that it is time for everyone to be aware of these awesome pop-up parking decks.

In 2005, parklets were better known as mini-parks or street-balconies. As they began to pop-up in big cities like Oakland, San Francisco, and Vancouver, B.C. the artistic trend soared.

The best part about parklets is that not any one is the same. Different artists create unique scenes and works of art for each parklet. Whether done with wood, grass, or cement each parklet is an attraction. In downtown West Palm Beach, local artists came together to build this year’s alternative parking spaces for your enjoyment once you are settled into your new home.

As seen in the images above, the parklets are different and are a fun way to enjoy downtown. Grab a bite to eat or a coffee, and take a seat in the remodeled street parking spot.

If you are moving to West Palm Beach, you will be sure to find a parklet downtown. Starting this month, there will be one located in the parking space at Rocco’s Tacos’ that will be easy to spot. However, next month there will be a new location, so make sure that you stay updated on West Palm Beach parklet locations.