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places to go in delray beach: Tom's Place-The Boca BBQ Favorite is Back in Boynton Beach! - 05/14/12 03:29 AM
It’s always nice to find something you thought was lost, and that was the case when we re-discovered Tom’ Place on Boynton Beach Blvd.  Larry and I were out the other day and stopped in to Tom’s Place for some Bar-B-Q.   We weren’t sure if this was related to the Tom’s Place that we knew when we first arrived in Boca back in the late 80’s.

And I gladly report that yes... this is the reincarnate of Tom’s Place originally owned by Tom and Helen Wright.  However it is now run by Tom’s son-in- law and daughter, Gerard and Belinda … (10 comments)

places to go in delray beach: It's National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day! March 29, 2012 - 03/29/12 03:18 AM
It’s National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day! March 29, 2012Today is National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day so it’s a wonderful opportunity to stop in to one of your local businesses and show them some support.   Goodness knows that the last several years have not been kind to many of our business neighbors.   And  they are our neighbors!The Mom and Pop businesses are part of the foundation of our country and they continue to be big supporters of their communities.  Look at your local Chambers of Commerce.... sponsors of local youth sports teams..... volunteers for community projects.So, if you … (23 comments)

places to go in delray beach: Delray Beach's Free Library Camp- Summer Reading Made Fun! - 03/28/12 03:49 AM
Delray Beach’s Free Library Camp - Summer Reading Made Fun!The Delray Beach Public Library will have the city’s only free summer camp for children and I can’t think of a better goal than to encourage our youth to discover the joy that can be found in reading.  The books will be chosen by each child and there are no tests!  This is all elective and designed to seek out each child’s interests and locate books that will hold their interest. The Summer program will also have music, puppetry, word games, professional entertainment and free books!  I administered psychological tests after graduate … (14 comments)

places to go in delray beach: Sandoway House Nature Center in Delray Beach - 02/10/12 08:14 AM
Sandoway House Nature Center in Delray BeachThere are not many nature centers that are housed in a home that is on the National Register of Historic Places but that’s exactly what the Sandoway House Nature Center is.   The structure was built in 1936 and located just across from the Atlantic Ocean  in Delray Beach.  There are shark feedings, nature walks, educational programs, astronomy nights, summer camp and other special events.  Upstairs is a private shell collection that is the largest (10,000 museum quality shells) in Southeast Florida, a Florida Reptile room and another room devoted to historic Delray.   And to … (13 comments)

places to go in delray beach: Periwinkle- Meet the Latest Addition to Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach! - 09/27/11 06:46 AM
Periwinkle- Meet the Latest Addition to Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach!

I love the color Periwinkle, so the first time I saw the name above the door a few years ago, I had to park and check it out.   Periwinkle moved just a few weeks ago on Atlantic Avenue taking over the space by one of the Avenue's oldest fixtures.. The Trellis Shop.  When the owner of the Trellis Shop decided to retire and close the store, it was an opportunity for the owner of Periwinkle to move from her smaller shop around the corner.
If you are looking … (17 comments)