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Family Ties Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2014-11-24 04:06 The library’s literature selection beckons bookworms to comfy chairs – until the adjacent ice cream parlor poses too many tasty temptations. Then the living room, with its 30-foot-high ceiling and arched windows, entices with a snuggly couch, fireplace and grand piano. Grand Oaks of Jensen Beach resembles – with all the amenities – an upscale resort. Instead, it’s the latest luxury-assisted living facility from the founders of Visiting Nurse Association of Florida.Read more about Family Ties

Gala season has arrived. Dazzle in silver and gold from head to toe with these 10 style finds.

For those with longer legs, and a shorter torso, try pairing an A-line midi with a cropped top and a jacket.

No one is too short to pull off the midi-skirt trend. If height is the issue, try a midi-pencil skirt with a vertical pattern for a body-lengthening look.

For a curvier figure, try this flattering midi-circle skirt and pair it with fun, colorful accessories.

A Guide to the Races Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Fri, 2014-11-21 12:32 With race season right around the corner, here’s a list of the can’t-miss races from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale.Read more about A Guide to the Races

Nutrition tips for the novice runner Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Fri, 2014-11-21 12:32 Fueling for a marathon: The body doesn’t need supplemental carbohydrates for exercise that is less than an hour long. But once runners get past that hour, supplemental calories become extremely important, Wittenberg says. The recommended calorie intake for a marathon is about 90 calories for every 40 to 50 minutes. What to eat:Read more about Nutrition tips for the novice runner

Flu season update Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Fri, 2014-11-21 12:32 Good news for parents and children who hate needles and flu shots: Starting this year, health officials recommend that healthy kids ages 2 to 8 get the nasal spray flu vaccine instead of flu shots. Officials say that the nasal spray vaccine works better, and that using the spray instead of the needle may result in more kids getting the flu vaccine.Read more about Flu season update

The era of the mini dress and boxy heels reigns again this fall. Funky patterns, prints and colors aren’t hibernating for winter.

Feel comfortable and effortlessly chic in these native-inspired garments.

Explore the wild side of fashion with a trendy snake-print garment or accessory.

These three fitness trends prove there is a workout for everyone. Here’s what you need to know before stepping into one of these studios.

The Recipe Files Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Thu, 2014-11-06 12:16 Christy Denney, a mother of five and author of the local blog The Girl Who Ate Everything, dishes out two healthy meals for the week.Read more about The Recipe Files

Denney’s tips for staying healthy during the holidays Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Thu, 2014-11-06 12:16 Stay Active – It’s easy to get caught up in the business of the holiday season and stop working out. Make exercise your priority. Not only will it keep off those pounds but it’s great for clearing your mind of stress. Take Your Vitamins – Our bodies get run down because of stress. Make sure you’re taking care of the basics by taking a multivitamin. Portion Control – It’s OK to indulge a little bit but abide by the “three bite rule.” Pick your favorite things and take three bites of whatever you like when you’re at holiday parties.Read more about Denney’s tips for staying healthy during the holidays

At the Top of His Lungs Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Tue, 2014-10-28 09:34 Some boys dream of being a boat captain or a construction worker, but not Dr. Dennis Tishko. Director of the Martin Health System’s Lung Health Center, Tishko always wanted to be a surgeon.Read more about At the Top of His Lungs

Though he’s now retired, Martin County High School’s former OPUS choral director Ronald Corbin has left an unforgettable legacy.

The best local finds for all of your events this season.

“For summer entertaining, especially outside, I love a contrast: greenery featured in linear planters, or a relaxed chair designed with woven leather and slick copper. I’ll be serving guests a pineapple, ginger mint julep!”

“My look will be relaxed but polished: Acne denim, a Tibi square neck tank top, Givenchy stud earring and leather Chloé slides.”

Road test: Barreing it all Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Tue, 2014-06-24 03:46 THE DEAL: Pure Barre provides a total body workout that targets the areas of the body women struggle with most: seat, hips, thighs, abs and arms. West Palm Beach’s studio Owner Melissa Hirsch recommends taking classes three to four days a week and guarantees results within 10 classes. Her new client special includes 30 consecutive days of Pure Barre for $99. DRY RUN:Read more about Road test: Barreing it all