West Delray

Trauma Awareness Day at Delray Medical Center Campus

Thu, 17 May 2012 23:32:15 GMT

On May 16, 2012, the Trauma Resuscitation Team from Delray Medical Center, other hospital employees and administrators, representatives of Palm Beach County leadership, former trauma patients and their families, and other distinguished invitees attended Trauma Awareness Day which took place at Pinecrest Rehabilitation Center on the Delray Medical Center Campus. This was a celebration of life which was evident from the beginning by the local firefighters bagpipe presentation. Distinguished speakers and attendees included Representative Irv Slosberg and Alliance of Delray President Bob Schulbaum who are pictured along with the Trauma Resuscitation Team. Rep. Slosberg hailed the Alliance of Delray; many members of the Alliance work and volunteer at the Delray Medical Center. In a trauma emergency these are the professionals who have first contact with patients when they arrive at the hospital by Trauma Hawk helicopter or other emergency vehicle. Photo from left: Elizabeth Dunn, RN; Monica LaBreach, RN; Bob Schulbaum, President of the Alliance of Delray Residential Associations & Board Member Delray Medical Center; Debbie Moore, RN; Representative Irv Slosberg; Jacqueline Muñoz, RN(front); Patty Vargus, RN (behind); Maggie Crawford, RN (Director of Trauma Services); Mari Hoover McGarry, RN. May is the month that is dedicated to increasing education and prevention activities in trauma awareness. Prevention of falls is a major concern in the elderly population. A few steps you can take to reduce the risk of falling: http://allianceofdelray.com/item_list.asp?subcat=577&subtitle=Reducing+the+Risk+of+Falling Here is information on Fall Prevention from the Center for Disease Controls’ Injury Center for Home and Recreational Safety: http://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/falls/index.html

Allman Heir Puts Delray on the Map this Weekend

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:39:16 GMT

Delray Beach, and in particular, the Blue Anchor British Pub has become a magnet for local celebrities. Nights are heating up in Delray. When Michael Allman, the eldest son of Greg Allman of the Allman Brothers Band, started into his rendition of “One Way Out” the crowd danced and went wild. Michael’s voice is undeniably “Allman” and he has a terrific personality. Michael himself took the photo (left) of him and me. Photo below is of Michael singing “One Way Out” with members of the Magic Bus Band. From left to right, Ronnie Tillman on lead guitar, Jimmy Rizzo on drums, Michael Allman with vocals, and Sheldon Voss on Bass. Website for Blue anchor: http://www.theblueanchor.com/

Excalibur Fruit Trees in Lake Worth

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:35:23 GMT

On Saturday May 12, 2012, Excalibur Fruit Trees located at 5200 Fearnley Road in Lake Worth was the site of an enormous Fruit Safari. More than 50 members of the Palm Beach Rare Fruit Council received an in-depth and behind-the-scenes tour of this commercial fruit tree nursery. Lynda and Richard Wilson were the most excellent hosts for this event. Thousands of varieties of fruit trees, all of which can be grown in Palm Beach county were available for view on the site. Of particular note were all the fruit that can be grown in pots and containers. Avocados, mangos, carambola (star fruit), and sapodilla are among the must-have fruit trees for the Florida garden. Many other fruiting plants can be grown in containers as well. There is something for every type of residence whether it's a condo, townhouse, or detached single family. Phone Number for Excalibur Fruit Trees: (561) 969-6988 Website for Excalibur Fruit Trees: http://www.excaliburfruittrees.com/

Delray Environmental Stewardship Event

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:32:52 GMT

On May 19 th and 20 th “Keeping God’s Garden Green” is an event that will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 188 S. Swinton Avenue in Delray Beach. There will be children’s workshops, and a marketplace with local farmers and restaurants participating. Green vendors, green businesses, and green demonstrations are included in this event. For more information you can visit : http://stpaulsdelray.org/greenteam.php

Another Elvis Siting in Delray

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:26:06 GMT

On Sunday, May 20th, 2012, there will be a two hour dinner show featuring Scott Ringersen of The Elvis Experience. Scott, along with Tony Milano, will be performing the sounds of Sinatra, Bobby Darren, Elvis, Dean Martin, Englebert, The Monkees, Perry Como, Chicago, Legendary Doo Wop Artists and many more. Don't miss this one! One night only dinner show at Saltimbocca Italian Bistro. Located on the S.E. corner of Military and West Atlantic Ave in Delray Beach. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. and showtime at 7:30 p.m. $50.00 pp for complete dinner (including tax &gratuity). For more information please call 561-455-4017 for required reservations.

Putt'n Around Delray Beach

Fri, 11 May 2012 05:37:54 GMT

An incredible must-have experience in Downtown Delray Beach is mini golfing at Putt'n Around. This will prove to be the most exciting, informational, and entertaining miniature golfing experience you have ever had. Why? Because of the incredible award winning botanical garden with lush landscaping and sculptures and a choice of 18 holes in a beach-inspired setting with lots of blue water or 18 holes in an everglades-inspired setting. Not only can you enjoy the golfing, you can take a self-guided garden tour. This is an absolute must for people of every age group to experience; great for birthday parties for children of all ages. Tuesday is “Senior Tuesday” where Ages 55+ can enjoy discounted admission with ice cream included and music from the 40’s and 50’s. This is a 100% ADA compliant facility. Look for coupons in local flyers. Here is a YouTube video taken on the ocean course: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hELhtaHpj3s&list=UUvwbiMpcZFT_AL2J9KNVbBQ&index=1&feature=plcp Here is the website: www.puttnaround.net

Concrete Poured for Marketplace Buildings

Fri, 11 May 2012 05:27:07 GMT

The Delray Marketplace is on track for a November 15 th opening date. The slabs were poured this week and some trusses are visible. This is an exciting time for the western Delray community and for Kite Realty/KRG Atlantic Delray Beach, the builders of the Delray Marketplace. The equipment pictured above is a concrete pump which poured the slab yesterday for Max’s Grille and Jos. A Bank. Pictured below are trusses that were placed today. For More Information on the Marketplace: http://blogs.trb.com/news/local/community/westdelray/2012/05/delray_marketplace_update_amph.html http://blogs.trb.com/news/local/community/westdelray/2011/12/delray_marketplace_brings_palm.html

Cello Fusion this Weekend and Blues Line up at Arts Garage

Fri, 11 May 2012 05:09:02 GMT

This weekend,direct from Chicago, Ian Maksin will present his Cello Fusion program. susana Behar will be singing as well in this program which will encompass Classical, Latin, Jazz, and World music. Due to the requests for “real blues,” the Arts Garage has lined up Little Jake Mitchell and the Soul Searchers for June 16 th, Matt “Guitar” Murphy and the Nouveaux Honkies for July 21 st, and Barrelhouse Chuck with Famous Frank and the Nucklebusters Blues Band for August 18 th. All performances begin at 8 PM. For information and ticket sales: (561)450-6357

Vestibular Therapy for Dizziness & Imbalance

Mon, 07 May 2012 05:46:25 GMT

Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital which is located on the Delray Medical Center Campus provides outpatient Vestibular Therapy for those with dizziness and imbalance. Dizziness with head turns, feeling unstable when moving about, grabbing the walls when walking, and difficulty focusing vision are all signs of inner ear problems. Causes can range from bacterial or viral inner ear infections to bilateral weakness of the inner ear. Vestibular Therapy can help train compensatory strategies to improve walking, increase confidence and safety with daily activities, improve the ability to focus vision, and prevent falls. The following is a link to a Home Safety Checklist with excellent guidelines to prevent a fall from occurring in and around your home: http://allianceofdelray.com/picture/232home_safety_checklist.pdf Other outpatient therapy services at Pinecrest include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Psychology. For More Information: (561) 495-9266 website: www.pinecrestrehab.com

Delray Marketplace Update: Amphitheater and Sign Designs

Tue, 01 May 2012 14:53:24 GMT

Kite Realty/KRG Atlantic Delray Beach has submitted plans for the Delray Marketplace's public amphitheater. You can view the amphitheater plans as well as the signage plans. See below for links to the plans. Swanky restaurants and retail shops such as Max's Grille, Chico's, White House/Black Market/Jos. A Banks to name just a few as well as a Publix supermarket are all scheduled to open in November 2012. The architectually eclectic Delray marketplace represents an investment of 95 million dollars in the West Delray area. This includes 62 million dollars in construction loans from Bank of America and U.S.Bank. Job opportunities should reach 1500 during construction with 700 permanent and part time jobs expected to be generated with the completion of the traditional marketplace development. In excess of $400,000 per year in taxes will be brought into the County following completion of the project. To view the elevations and site plan location for the Amphitheater, click on the following: http://allianceofdelray.com/sub_category_list.asp?category=36&title=Construction+and+Development+Plans You can also review the sign designs with the following link: http://allianceofdelray.com/item_list.asp?subcat=129&subtitle=DELRAY+MARKETPLACE

Delray Medical Center Receives 2 Awards Including Top 100 Again

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:46:17 GMT

Delray Medical Center has been named one of the Nation's top 100 Hospitals by Thomson Reuters. The Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals® study evaluates performance in 10 areas. Delray Medical Center is also the winner of the prestigious Everest Award, which honors hospitals that have achieved both the highest current performance and the fastest long-term improvement over five years. More information on this study and other 100 Top Hospitals research is available at www.100tophospitals.com.

Temple Emeth to Host Florida Supreme Court Justice

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:23:09 GMT

Florida Supreme Court Justice Barbara Pariente whose office is located in Tallahassee will be coming to town on Thursday May 3, 2012. Justice Pariente, graduate of Boston University and George Washington University Law School, held the position of Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court from 2004 to 2006. Currently, Justice Pariente is the Chair of the Supreme Court's Steering Committee on Families and Children in the Courts which works to improve methods for handling cases involving children and families so that the interests and need of the child are paramount. On Thursday. May 3, 2012 beginning at 10 AM, Justice Pariente will present a program at Temple Emeth located at 5780 W. Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw will be the special guest host for this event. This visit will provide the opportunity for local residents to meet and greet Justice Pariente. Food and Refreshments will be available. RSVP: Diane (561)997-9995

Great American Cleanup in Delray Beach

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:19:48 GMT

Delray Beach Media Release: To usher in Earth Day 2012, Delray Beach Parks and Recreation and The Sandoway House Nature Center invite you to the Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 28 from 8:00 am until 10:00 am. All supplies will be provided and commemorative t‐shirts will be given away to volunteers while supplies last. Community service hours will be given. Registration forms can be downloaded online at www.mydelraybeach.com by selecting "Great American Clean Up" on the home page under events. Looking to make Palm Beach County a cleaner, greener, more livable place? Local non‐profit, Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, Inc., Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County, Delray Beach Parks and Recreation, and the Sandoway House Nature Center encourage you to get involved in the 2012 Great American CleanupT, a national campaign organized by nonprofit Keep America Beautiful, at the Sandoway House Nature Center, 142 S. Ocean Blvd, in Delray Beach. In what continues to be the nation's largest grassroots community improvement program, Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful's volunteers will clean up litter and debris from public spaces, neighborhoods, roadways, waterways, parks, and schools. For more information, contact Danielle Beardsley with Delray Beach Parks and Recreation at (561) 243-7277 or by E-mail at beardsleyd@mydelraybeach.com or the Sandoway House at (561) 274.7263

Elvis Experience at Cypress Creek Country Club

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:06:44 GMT

Scott Ringersen brings his "Elvis Experience" to Cypress Creek Country Club for a special performance this coming Sunday, April 29 th. Scott's Performances include Elvis songs spanning three decades and costumes ranging from "King Creole and the Elvis '69 Comeback Special to Las Vegas jumpsuits. It's always a joy watching Scott perform and hearing his voice which contains the same vocal variety and modulation as "The King" himself. Hope to see you at Cypress Creek Country Club in Boynton Beach on Sunday. Doors open 5 PM. Show begins at 7 PM. $15 cover. Food/drink available. ALOHA For reservations and more information: (561)732-4202

Rediscover PBC: The Fascinating Artificial Reef Program

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:18:23 GMT

Seventh in an Informative seven part series of articles to raise awareness of facilities and programs to enhance the Palm Beach County lifestyle. Palm Beach County's Artificial Reef Program began in 1985 with the sinking of a Donated Rolls Royce. In the early years of the program, old ships were often used to build artificial reefs. Vessels would be "decommissioned" by removing contaminants and safety hazards, fitted with explosives, and towed to a permitted site where the explosives were detonated. Now, more environmentally-friendly methods are being used. Large holes are pre-cut in the hull, they are closed with removable covers, and once on the permitted site, the covers are removed and the ship sinks. Also, these days ships are usually deployed in combination with concrete and limestone boulders to increase habitat diversity and to more closely mimic the natural reef system. There exist natural reef systems as well. The artificial reefs take pressure off the natural reef system by providing alternative recreational areas for scuba divers and anglers. Once established, they function as the other natural reef systems by providing food, shelter, and spawning areas for hundreds of species of fish and other marine life. The artificial reef program contributes to the County's economy, providing an estimated 1800 jobs and attracting many tourists. Vessel registration fees help to fund the program. These funds are supplemented by grants from federal and state agencies. The County's artificial reef program is managed by the Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM). To learn the locations of the 47 artificial reefs in Palm Beach County and for more information, here are some links: www.pbcgov.org/erm/coastal/reef Remember...be a responsible artificial reef user: properly anchor your vessel, remove your trash, take only pictures.

Rediscover PBC: Drowning Prevention Coalition of PBC

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:42:31 GMT

Sixth in an Informative 7 Part Series of Articles to Raise Awareness of Facilities and Programs to Enhance the Palm Beach County Lifestyle The Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County (DPC) has a mission to promote, develop and support training and community education efforts that prevent drowning, near drowning, and other water related accidents in Palm Beach County. The DPC offers drowning prevention programs tailored to audiences of all ages. There is also availability of vouchers (limited number) for free water safety lessons offered at pools located throughout the County. Volunteer opportunities are provided by the DPC. You can assist with water safety educational classes and distribute information at community health and safety fairs, and even work with people in need of swim instruction if you are a swim instructor. For a list of aquatic facilities in Palm Beach County that offer swimming lessons, go to: http://allianceofdelray.com/picture/200aquaticsfacilities.pdf The DPC is located at 405 Pike Road in West Palm Beach. The phone number is (561)616-7068. For more information on the DPC, go to: www.pbcgov.com/dpc

Rediscover Palm Beach County: What is NENA?

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 03:28:25 GMT

Fifth in an Informative 7 Part Series of Articles to Raise Awareness of Facilities and Programs to Enhance the Palm Beach County Lifestyle NENA, the acronym for Northeast Everglades Natural Area, is a collection of 165,000 acres of public and historic lands in Northern Palm Beach County and Southern Martin County. This provides outdoor recreational opportunities for residents and visitors and includes more than a dozen activity and education centers. Besides making connections between conservation lands and activity and education centers, the goal of the County and other NENA partners is to create a world class ecotourism destination and an alternate transportation network of multiuse trails and blueways (water trails) for cyclists, hikers, equestrians, and canoeists/kayakers. For more information on NENA , other Natural Areas, and to obtain directions for downloading a Natural Areas App to your mobile device, go to the following: www.pbcgov.com/erm

Understanding What Neighborhood Watch Is

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:40:03 GMT

Here are three essential links that explain the Neighborhood Watch Program and provide information on starting one. 1. In 1972 the National Sheriff’s Association (NSA) created the “Neighborhood Watch Program” and here is a link to the Neighborhood Watch Manual directly from the NSA: http://allianceofdelray.com/picture/224neighborhood_watch_manual_from_the_national_sheriff_s_association.pdf 2. In 2002, the US Department of Justice launched a “Neighborhood Watch Campaign” and here is the link to the National Crime Prevention Council’s Citizens Preparedness Guide: http://allianceofdelray.com/picture/225citizens_preparedness_guide.pdf 3. Our own Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office provides Neighborhood Watch Information and here is the link to that pamphlet: http://allianceofdelray.com/picture/226pbso_neighborhood_watch_pamphlet.pdf Learn about other alternative watch groups, i.e. organizations & industries. What are the types of neighborhood crime prevention groups? Here is a link to information: http://allianceofdelray.com/item_detail.asp?id=229&itemdesc=What+is+Neighborhood+Watch%3F Other links of interest include the Community Association Institute’s Guidelines for Neighborhood Watches: http://www.caionline.org/info/publications/commonground/2010/julaug/Pages/KeepingWatch.aspx Here is the original statement from the US Department of Justice from 2002 regarding the Neighborhood Watch program: http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2002/March/02_ag_125.htm USAonWatch.org is the national face for neighborhood watch crime and a program of the National Sheriff’s Association. Here is the link: www.usaonwatch.org

Rediscover Palm Beach County: Office of Small Business Assistance

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:03:31 GMT

Fourth in an Informative 7 Part Series of Articles to Raise Awareness of Facilities and Programs to Enhance the Palm Beach County Lifestyle In an effort to promote economic growth, expansion, and increased productivity of small business enterprises, Palm Beach County has an Office of Small Business Assistance (OSBA). The OSBA monitors conditions affecting the marketplace that can provide goods and services to Palm Beach County and create an environment that encourages growth and development of small businesses. The OSBA provides services which include Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification as a business development initiative to help small businesses gain access to and participate in Palm Beach County contracting opportunities in the areas of goods and services, construction, and professional services. Additional consideration is awarded to certified Palm Beach County small business enterprises. Other services of the OSBA include contract compliance, training, and referral to resources for financial or technical assistance. Did you know that a minimum of 15% of Palm Beach County contract dollars is available to certified Small Business Enterprises? Also, the OSBA has an online directory which lists certified businesses. There are networking opportunities available as well. To obtain information on the certification process and an application, you can contact the Office of Small Business Assistance by phoning (561)616-6840 or going to www.pbcgov.com/osba or by e mailing smallbiz@pbcgov.org .

Fruit Tree and Plant Sale This Weekend

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:59:44 GMT

Fruit Tree Sale Presented by the Rare Fruit Council- Palm Beach Chapter at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411. Saturday March 24, 2012 9 AM to 2 PM. Large selection of mangos, bananas, avocados, citrus, lychees, canistel, jackfruit and hundreds of other tropical fruit trees, also herb & spice plants. Arrive early for the best selection. Any questions call 561-716-6816.

Rediscover Palm Beach County: Know Your Nonnative plants

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:18:10 GMT

Old World climbing fern now blankets 300,000 acres of central and southern Florida. This is an example of a nonnative plant gone wild. Considered “invaders,” these plants which originated in Asia, Australia, and South America are displacing Florida’s native plants. Healthy, diverse habitats are turning into monocultures which change the habitat for native animals causing an unfriendly environment. These nonnative invasive plants affect humans as well. For example, Brazilian Pepper is related to poison ivy and can irritate your skin or respiratory system; Carrotwood drops fruits and can stain sidewalks and cars; Old World climbing fern can fuel destructive wildfires; melaleuca can cause headaches, rashes, and asthma attacks. Palm Beach County has a list of prohibited plants including nine nonnative species that need to be removed before a Certificate of Occupancy will be released for new construction in unincorporated Palm Beach County. To view the section of the County Code on Nonnatives and to view the nine prohibited species, go to the following: http://allianceofdelray.com/item_list.asp?subcat=558&subtitle=WEBINAR%3A++Nonnative+Plants For more information from the county, go to: www.pbcgov.com/erm

67 Years of Marriage Celebrated

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:04:38 GMT

Lucille and Mort Mazor celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on March 20, 2012. They have two surviving sons, three grandsons and one great-granddaughter, Sophie Grace Mazor - the first girl in the family in four generations. Mort serves as Vice President of Communications of the Alliance of Delray Residential Associations and Chairman of the Security Committee and has been on the Board since 2002. Mazor is a free-lance writer for the Sun-Sentinel Delray Sunday Community News section, and was the first author for this Sun-Sentinel West Delray “Get Local” blog site. He has written a book “My New York 1939-1985…and what happened afterward” on sale online at http://www.amazon.com/ Each January through March he teaches a creative writing course at the Kings Point community that is open to the public. Mazor volunteers as Public Relations Director for the Swing & Jazz Preservation Society; PR Director for the Boca Raton Computer Society and Vice President of the Hearing Loss Association of America, Boca/Delray/Boynton Chapter.

Delray Beach 44th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:07:04 GMT

Media Release from the City of Delray Beach: Celebrate the 44th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 17, 2012, in Downtown Delray Beach. Festivities begin at 11:00 am on the grounds of Old School Square. From 2:00 pm until 4:30 pm, the St. Patrick's Day Parade will travel on Atlantic Avenue from Salina Avenue to NW/SW 5th Avenue. Downtown Roundabout Modified Shuttle Service: The Downtown Roundabout free shuttle bus service will run on a modified route from 12:00 pm (noon) until 7:00 pm on Saturday, March 17th, providing roundtrip service along Atlantic Avenue from the Tri-Rail station (on Congress Avenue) to NE/SE 6th Avenue (US 1 Federal Highway) using detoured routes on NE/SE 1st Streets. Shuttle service will not be available east of NE/SE 6th Avenue (US1 Federal Highway). Delays in shuttle service are anticipated due to road closures and event traffic. Road & Bridge Closures: On Saturday, March 17th at 11:30 am, Atlantic Avenue will be closed from Salina Avenue to NW/SW 5th Avenue and will reopen upon the conclusion of the parade. However, road closures between NE/SE 5th Avenue (US1 Federal Highway) and Swinton Avenue will remain in effect until 6:00 pm to allow for pedestrian traffic. Atlantic Avenue bridge will be closed to vessel traffic on Saturday, March 17th from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm. For information on the St. Patrick's Day Parade, please call (561) 279-0907. For information on shuttle service and road closures, contact the City of Delray Beach Public Information Office at (561) 243-7190. Link: PIO@mydelraybeach.com

Arts Garage Features Art Auction and Latin Vocalist this Weekend

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:00:28 GMT

A charity auction to benefit emerging/contemporary artists in neighboring Latin American Countries will be held this weekend at the Arts Garage. A reception will be held at Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel Tiki Bar on Friday and the Auction will take place on Sunday. Among other events this weekend, Latin American Vocalist Susana Behar joined by an ensemble consisting of five time Grammy winner violinist Federico Britos, flamenco guitarist and composer Luis Rodriguez and percussionist Rajesh Bhandari, will be performing musical selections from Cuba, Latin America, and Sephardic heritage. . For more information on these events at the Arts Garage this weekend, click on the following: http://artsgarage.org/auction.html http://artsgarage.org/susana.html

Rediscover Palm Beach County: Lake Worth Lagoon, A Local Treasure

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 06:47:14 GMT

Second in an Informative 7 Part Series of Articles to Raise Awareness of Facilities and Programs to Enhance the Palm Beach County Lifestyle. The 20 mile long, half mile wide Lake Worth Lagoon is the largest estuary in Palm Beach County. It stretches from the Village of North Palm Beach to the City of Boynton Beach and the Town of Ocean Ridge. What once was a freshwater lake, the Lagoon is now home to seagrasses, manatees, mangroves, oysters, sea turtles, and numerous wading birds. Challenges facing the Lagoon include stormwater runoff, muck deposition, and loss of habitat due to the construction of seawalls, dredging, filling, and other shoreline development. You can explore the Lake Worth Lagoon. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is a great location for this. Phil Foster park is a good place to snorkel and fish. You can take a water taxi to Peanut Island. Snook Island's Natural Area is great for bird watching; the American oystercatcher is an interesting bird to look for. You can also observe the Lantana Oyster Reef Project. Here are some web addresses that will help you in your exploration of Lake Worth Lagoon and provide a history of the area: www.pbcgov.com/parks www.pbcgov.com/erm