Local Artist Creates “Boca’s First Mural” In comparison to Lake Worth Beach, downtown West Palm Beach and renowned Wynwood Miami with streets adorned in bright murals, Boca seems to lack an artistic flair. However, local artist Kristin Pavlick and Diamonds by Raymond Lee are here to change that. “We want this location to stand out…
Oakland Park’s Project Rock Offers Fun Way To Stay Fit With the holiday season fast approaching, fitness and exercise find their place firmly below obligations such as planning the next family gathering and locating the nearest turkey distributor. However, Oakland Park rock climbing gym, Project Rock, offers a fun alternative to keeping fit this fall….
Students Find Comfort In Local International Restaurant Hungry customers visiting Kekoa Pokē Bowls & Hawaiian Foodie can expect more than just tasty food. Patrons turn to the restaurant’s environment rather than its menu to find the establishment’s true treat: a multi-cultural experience. Located at 8177 Glades Road #20 in West Boca Place, Kekoa has become…
A New Wave of Therapy Makes Its Way into the Western Mainstream Rooted in deep Japanese tradition, forest therapy is growing in popularity in the U.S., and the benefits are ‘unbe-leaf-able’. Forest therapy is a practice derived from a traditional Japanese therapy called “Shinrin Yoku,” which roughly translates to “taking in the atmosphere of the…
Performers Showcase Lyrics and Beats at Local Venue Oct. 10 marked the Delray Arts Garage’s tri-monthly Hip-Hop Revolution, a night of live performances by rappers, hip-hop dancers and graffiti artists from all over south Florida. “Every expression of art represents a diversity of cultures and experiences. When we provide our community the opportunity and access…
RIPE Offers Healthy Food for Everyone Balancing quick, tasty and healthy food can prove difficult, but RIPE, sister restaurant of Fit Foodz Café, is here to change that. Sept. 30 marked the opening of West Delray’s newest fast-casual restaurant, RIPE. Located on 15084 Lyons Road, RIPE and its extensive 100% gluten-free menu offers something for…
Residents and City Officials Disagree Over Private Development The Ocean Strand, a 15.5-acre plot of land traversing the North Ocean Boulevard, has gone untouched for almost 26 years. Now, developers from Compson Associates Inc. want to change that. Robert Comparato, President of Boca Raton-based real estate development company Compson Associates, Inc., offered a $67.5 million…