Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

City stories spring to life: Free app Downtown WPB Unlocked lets visitors explore Downtown West Palm Beach in augmented reality, unlocking history at more than 30 murals, landmarks and shops, funded by the DDA -- read the full story.

City's future in focus: Boca Raton will launch Let's Talk Boca with City Manager Mark Sohaney on April 29 at the Downtown Library, a conversation with Q&A that will stream on Facebook and YouTube -- get all the details.

Theatrical cocktails take center stage: Eddie V’s opened yesterday, April 26, in Palm Beach Gardens, bringing prime seafood, hand-carved steaks and a lively V Lounge with live music and a 300-plus label wine tower -- get all the details.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Craving citrusy bliss: Skip the same-old and let CVI.CHE 105 Boca Raton upgrade your week with bright ceviches, silky tiraditos, and a proper pisco sour to match. It’s the lively Peruvian spot to hit with friends when you want color on the plate, zing in the bite, and conversation that outlasts the group chat.

Greens that roll true: For a local reset, Osprey Point Golf Course offers 27 holes across the Raven, Hawk, and Falcon nines on smooth Platinum Paspalum, plus a solid range for dialing it in. Nine after work counts as fresh air therapy, and the greens stay pure.

Luxury stroll, Boca-style: Town Center at Boca Raton nails the sweet spot between errands and a mini escape, with 200 shops and restaurants from Chanel and Apple to The Capital Grille and True Food Kitchen. When the humidity wins, wander, refuel, and pretend it counts as cardio.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🎨 Mosaic Art Class @ Craft for Art | Monday (4/27) at 3:00 AM – Trade scrolling for something shinier at this Boca mosaic class, where you design a colorful lamp, chat, and actually finish a project. Go solo, bring the fam, or recruit that crafty friend. Finally, a Boca glow-up that does not involve a dermatologist.

🚮 Intracoastal Cleanup @ Gumbo Limbo Nature Center | Thursday (4/30) at 4:00 PM – Trade beach chairs for trash bags and tidy the Intracoastal at Gumbo Limbo. Kayaks and canoes for 13 and up while supplies last, shoreline for everyone, gear provided, 4Ocean giveaways. RSVP online, and bring the kids, an adult, and those service-hour forms.

🦈 Shark, Eel & Ray Feeding @ Diamonds by Raymond Lee | Thursday (4/30) at 4:00 PM – Sharks, eels, and rays are getting fed every Thursday at 4 PM at Diamonds By Raymond Lee, free to attend with snacks and drinks. Only in Boca do predators dine at a jewelry store, so bring your crew, arrive early, and enjoy.

🧘 Pilates @ Wildflower Park | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – This free Saturday Pilates session at Wildflower Park keeps it simple, scenic, and sweat-light by the Intracoastal. All levels welcome, just bring a mat and water. Parking is meh, so hop the free BocaConnect shuttle, then earn your brunch with a good stretch.

🧪 Slime Sesh! @ Slimeology Studio | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Slimeology is turning your chaos agents into slime scientists with a guided Slime Sesh led by a certified Slimeologist. Walk in or book, pick colors, scents, and glitter, then squish alongside your kid. You leave with custom goo and zero glue on the dining table.

🎨 Pastel Painting Workshop @ Boca Raton Museum Art School | Saturday (5/2) at 1:00 PM – Trade your to-do list for chalky fingers and a mess you can be proud of at the museum’s pastel landscape workshop. Artist Oksana Salabay Urban demos, then gives one-on-one coaching in layering, blending, and capturing light. Bring a photo, or borrow theirs. All levels welcome.

🥫 Food Recovery and Repackaging @ Betty & Marvin Zale Early Childhood Learning Center | Saturday (5/2) at 1:00 PM – Think your pantry Tetris skills could actually do some good? Team up to recover surplus groceries, repackage them into ready to distribute bundles, and keep perfectly good food out of the landfill. Practical kindness, low on fuss, high on impact, and wonderfully local.

Trinity Point Estate is a Boca Raton waterfront compound set on a point lot with 368 feet of Intracoastal frontage and 360 degree views. Newly built, 14,000 square feet, it pairs luxury with engineering might. Highlights include a 2,000 square foot primary suite, a Lucas Congdon see-through infinity pool, Kalamazoo outdoor kitchen, 75 inch pop-up TV, and 2,500 pound elevator.