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Holiday Promenade and Christmas Tree Lighting

Nov 29, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENT

Worth Avenue annual Christmas Tree Lighting.  Hosted by the Town of Palm Beach and the Worth Avenue Association, the event draws thousands to the Avenue to celebrate the magical lighting of the beautiful Christmas Tree and festivities at the intersection of Hibiscus Avenue and Worth Avenue. 

Welcome the arrival of Santa Claus in his very special Palm Beach Sleigh.  Bring the family and your friends to enjoy these fun venues, music and choral groups.  

Festivities take place from 6 to 8 p.m. 

The tree lighting takes place precisely at 6:29 p.m.  

Parking is provided at Apollo Parking behind Tiffany and at 150 Worth (formerly the Esplanade) on the east end of Worth Avenue.  Please take advantage of these two convenient parking venues.

Event Information

Location

Gucci Courtyard

256 Worth Avenue

Palm Beach, Florida 33480

For questions please contact:

robinmiller@worth-avenue.com

561-659-6909

Got a sweet tooth?  Another tasty thing to do in West Palm Beach, Florida 

The Festival of Chocolate at the Palm Beach County Convention Center

The Festival of Chocolate

Date: November 19th to 20^th               

On November 19th and 20^th the Palm Beach County Convention Center will be hosting the festival of Chocolate.  There will be all kinds of tasty activities and events suitable for all ages.

Pastry chef and Master Chocolatiers will be in giving demonstrations for those who dare to try to master the art of sweetness.  There will also be lots of tasting sessions,   Yummy.  And a variety of mini classes will give us foodies a chance to learn more about cooking with chocolate.

Of course we can’t forget the kids and they aim to please at this event.  Children will be able to get their hands on the sweet stuff.  

Check out the special Chocolate Museum

Local hotels are offering special packages for this sweet event.  Guests at the Chesterfield can opt for the Get More From Your Stay package.  Packages offer a few choices a bottle of chilled Champagne and a traditional afternoon tea for two.

Just another great thing to do in West Palm Beach, FL.  If you are interested in buying, selling or investing in Florida please contact me or visit my website at www.isellflahomes.com or visit our Luxury Division at www.blueandgreenrealty.com

ForSalebyOwner.com founder fails to sell own home

Listing with real estate broker results in higher price, greater net to seller!
The Founder and former CEO of ForSalebyOwner.com may be rethinking the value of listing a property with a REALTOR.  Colby Sambrotto listed his New York condominium on his own and promoted it on FSBO websites and in online classified ads.  All to no avail. 
After six months, he gave up as a FSBO and listed his 2000 square foot unit with New York broker Jesse Buckler.  His new listing agent recommended retargeting the property to different buyer groups and suggested a new list price. 
The Wall Street Journal reports that the listing sold for $2.15 million with a 6% professional fee to the broker.  Since the condo sold for $150,000 more that the original asking price, Sambrotto netted an extra $21,000 after the professional fee was paid. 
Bottom line -- it paid the FSBO website founder to use a pro!

Antique market planned for Downtown West Palm Beach — Some 80 dealers are expected to set up shop at an antique and flea market, opening Oct. 15 in the 500 block of Clematis Street in West Palm Beach. Hours will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the second, third and fourth Saturdays through April 14. Vicki Ross, a fashion consultant, and attorney Bill Jacobson are organizing the market, which will include a variety of vendors, from antique dealers to specialized food carts. Leftover food and goods will be donated to the Lord’s Place and the Animal Rescue League.

Hospital care in West Palm Beach

Dr. Michael Black has joined the staff of St. Mary’s Medical Center to help develop a new pediatric heart program.

“He brings innovative minimally invasive techniques to St. Mary’s new pediatric open heart surgery program,” said David Carbone, the hospital’s chief executive officer. Previously, children had to go to either Miami or Orlando for that specialized care.

Black had been chief of cardiac surgery and the adult congenital heart program at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco.

New service opens — Samantha L. Marulli, 25, has founded a personal assistant service called Palm Beach Via Sam. She has three assistants to help her perform tasks, including shopping, child care, picking children up from school, house moves, airport shuttles, grocery runs and other duties. Born and raised here, she majored in business management and communications at Marymount Manhattan College and worked locally as a leasing agent.

“It’s my dream to make people’s lives easier at an affordable rate of service,” she said. For more information call 531-4924 or visit

When the snowbirds fly away the locals come out to play.  Enjoy the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival this weekend. 

Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival - Beach Bash with Chef Michael Schwartz

Friday, Dec 9 7:00p to 10:00p

at The Four Seasons Resort, Palm Beach, FL

Location: The Four Seasons Palm Beach
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Celebrity Chef: 2010 James Beard Foundation Award Winner Michael Schwartz (Michael's Genuine, Miami)

Age Suitability: 21 and up

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Location: The Four Seasons Palm Beach
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Celebrity Chef: 2010 James Beard Foundation Award Winner Michael Schwartz (Michael's Genuine, Miami)

Category: Food & Dining

Creator:  shaminabaspr

Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival - An Evening with John Mariani

Saturday, Dec 10 7:00p to 10:00p

at The Breakers Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL

Location: The Breakers Palm Beach
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Celebrity Chefs:
James Beard Foundation Award Winner David Burke (David Burke Townhouse, NY)
Food Network Star Scott Conant (Scarpetta, Miami)
John DeLucie (The Lion, NY)
James Beard Founrdation Award Winner Michael Schwartz (Michael's Genuine, Miami)

Age Suitability: 21 and up

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Location: The Breakers Palm Beach
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Celebrity Chefs:
James Beard Foundation Award Winner David Burke (David Burke Townhouse, NY)
Food Network Star Scott Conant (Scarpetta, Miami)
John DeLucie (The Lion, NY)
James Beard Founrdation Award Winner Michael Schwartz (Michael's Genuine, Miami)

Category: Food & Dining

Creator:  shaminabaspr

Creator:  shaminabaspr

Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival - Bubble Garden at Cafe Boulud

Sunday, Dec 11 5:00p to 8:00p

at Brazilian Court, Palm Beach, FL

Location: The Brazilian Court Palm Beach
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Special Book Launch for: His & Hers Cocktails from the Bar at Daniel by Chef Daniel Boulud
Celebrity Chefs: James Beard Foundation Award Winner Daniel Boulud and Jim Leiken

Age Suitability: 21 and up

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Location: The Brazilian Court Palm Beach
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Special Book Launch for: His & Hers Cocktails from the Bar at Daniel by Chef Daniel Boulud
Celebrity Chefs: James Beard Foundation Award Winner Daniel Boulud and Jim Leiken

Category: Food & Dining

Creator:  shaminabaspr

Creator:  shaminabaspr

Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival - Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner

Monday, Dec 12 7:00p to 10:00p

at Buccan, Palm Beach, FL

Location: buccan
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Celebrity Chefs:
Clay Conley (buccan)
Dean Max (3800 Ocean, Singer Island)
James Petrakis (The Ravenous Pig)
2011 James Beard Foundation Award Winner Stephen Stryjewski (Cochon, New Orleans)

Age Suitability: None Specified

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Location: buccan
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Celebrity Chefs:
Clay Conley (buccan)
Dean Max (3800 Ocean, Singer Island)
James Petrakis (The Ravenous Pig)
2011 James Beard Foundation Award Winner Stephen Stryjewski (Cochon, New Orleans)

Event Website

Category: Food & Dining

Creator:  shaminabaspr

Creator:  shaminabaspr

Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival - 5th Annual Grand Tasting at 150 WORTH Avenue

Tuesday, Dec 13 7:00p to 9:00p

at 150 WORTH, Palm Beach, FL

Time: 6pm – 7pm (VIP) | 7pm – 9pm (General)
Celebrity Chefs:
Food Network Star Scott Conant
Ingrid Hoffmann, author, Celebrity Chef and TV host.
James Beard Foundation Award Winner Michelle Bernstein
James Beard Foundation Award Winner Allen Susser
and others
Featuring the Grand Chef Throwdown

Age Suitability: None Specified

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Time: 6pm – 7pm (VIP) | 7pm – 9pm (General)
Celebrity Chefs:
Food Network Star Scott Conant
Ingrid Hoffmann, author, Celebrity Chef and TV host.
James Beard Foundation Award Winner Michelle Bernstein
James Beard Foundation Award Winner Allen Susser
and others
Featuring the Grand Chef Throwdown

Event Website

Category: Food & Dining

Creator:  shaminabaspr

Creator:  shaminabaspr