February 25th, 2012
Good Morning Delray. Cloudy or sunny in South Florida? Does not matter because the following events and activities can be enjoyed in most any kind of weather.
If you are awake, grab your cup of coffee and head out to downtown Delray Beach. On Atlantic Avenue you will find this morning from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. the Delray Beach GreenMarket. This Market is part of the Community Redevelopment Agency. The resurgence of farmers markets offering homegrown produce, baked goods, flowers, and even music is a great way to start the morning. The GreenMarket is right on this Village by the Sea, south of Atlantic on SE 4th Ave. Can’t miss it. Easy parking at this time of the morning.
After strolling the GreenMarket go east on Atlantic and stop just short of the Intracoastal Bridge, at Veterans Park. There, you will find Artists in the Park, presented by the Delray Art League. Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Artists in the Park has been in the community for 47 years. It is South Florida’s longest running outdoor fine art show and sale. There is plenty of parking available.
And, since you are there, already, and probably exhausted of walking, strolling and shopping, then you might as well take a couple of hours and cruise on Lady Atlantic and Lady Delray; Delray Yatch Cruises. It is an intracoastal cruise, north or south of it. For schedule, information, prices and specialty cruises, please visit www.delraybeachcruises.com. Tel. 561-243-0686. I have taken the cruise and it was a relaxing way to spend a few hours; beautiful scenery.
Now that you are relaxed after your cruise, get back in the car and go west on Atlantic Ave. A visit to the Cornell Museum would be a nice thing to do while in Delray Beach. The Museum is located at 51 N. Swinton Ave. It is in the restored 1913 Delray Beach Elementary Building, and, connected to the Crest Theatre building.
The Cornell Museum of Art and American Culture is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sundays from 1 until 4:30 p.m. Closed on Mondays. Check out the website http://www.oldschoolsquare.org.
Granted, this week-end might be a little crowded near the Cornell Museum and that area of Atlantic Ave. That’s because the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships (ITC) are being held at the Delray Beach Tennis Center, 201 Atlantic Ave. Tel. 561-243-7360. Two websites to check if you are a tennis aficionado. One for schedule is http://www.yellowtennisball.com/online2/schedule.html. The other? For special events and offers. http://www.yellowtennisball.com/online2/special-events-a-offers.html.
And, if all that fails, well……lunch and mojitos from Cabana will keep you very relaxed….
Have a good one!!!
March 22nd, 2011
Delray Beach is becoming a South Florida destination. I think this South Florida coastal town is so unique. Then, wait a minute. Too many people are discovering this gem of a town. I want to keep it a secret; at the same time time I want to shout “Come on Down”.
I am at the Delaware Beaches; my home. But, today I noticed that in the Philadelphia Magazine there was an article on the 5 Getaway Places for a Spring Break. It is the March issue. You can also visit www.phillymag.com and then on the upper right hand side click on Magazine and the article will open up. One more plug for Delray Beach; among other national plugs, as well.
It is a Village by the Sea. It has everything; palm trees, sea grapes, gorgeous beaches, with water so clear, mango trees, restaurants, entertainment, shops and a large colony of artists that make Delray Beach a fantastic place to visit or live.
And to top it off in 1993 and in 2001 it was named “All American City”.
The article is a good one; the Seagate Hotel and Beach Club taking center stage. Located at 1000 East Atlantic Ave. Website? www.theseagatehotel.com. There are many other hotels in Delray that can also make a great get away; either for Spring or for any time of the year.
A few of the establishments to hit on Atlantic Avenue; like Tryst on 4 East Atlantic Ave., www.trystdelray.com.
Or, Cupcake Couture, 328 East Atlantic Ave., www.cupcakecoutureusa.com. I wrote a post on Cupcake Couture. If you would like to see it, then click on the month of June, 2010 and scroll down to the 14th.
Delray Beach is the perfect place for walking, running, biking and tennis. An amazing tennis facility called the Delray Beach Tennis Center, located at 201 West Atlantic Ave., Tel. 561-243-7360. Website? www.delraytennis.com. I also wrote a post on it. If you want to see it just click on the month of February, 2011 and scroll down to the 16th.
I have had real estate in Delray Beach since 2003. The real estate company that I use is Tauriello & Co., located at 900 East Atlantic Ave. My realtor has been Cheran Tauriello, 561-870-8855 direct and office is 561-278-5570. All I can say that this company has been so professional with us; with confidence I can recommend them. They are one of my advertisers on my website and all you have to do is click on their site and it will take you directly to all they have to offer.
Delray Beach….it’s a cute town….you cannot help but fall in love with it…..talk to you later….
February 16th, 2011
If you are a tennis aficionado then the place to be from 2/18/11 until 2/27/11 is, here; Delray Beach. Right at the Tennis Center the International Tennis Championships will be taking place. It combines 2 events; the ATP World Tour and the ATP Champion Tour. Both at the same time.
The best source of information where you will find all special events, information on the players, schedule, tickets, entertainment, and the event’s guide is their website www.yellowtennisball.com. There is also a telephone number 561-330-6000. Please have in mind that this is a much awaited week in Delray Beach and everything will be crowded. Get there early and expect to stay late. Most of all, have patience.
On Friday at 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. there will be a Free Exhibition right on Atlantic Avenue. It happened last year and it will happen again on Friday. It was an impromptu tennis match on the Avenue and this year they are playing again. Yes, the pros will be playing. John McEnroe and Mats Wilander will be playing and if you want to catch this match then be there early. I am not kidding, it gets packed.
I have had a place in Delray for several years, but to tell you the truth I had never been to the Tennis Center. I used to play tennis a lot; then it seemed all I did was to go to tennis clinics. Got bored and just let it go. I went to the Tennis Center the other day to check it out and they do have amazing facilities.
The Delray Beach Tennis Center is located at 201 West Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444. Tel. 561-243-7360. Whether you are arriving or leaving Delray through Atlantic Avenue you will not miss the Tennis Center. The website is www.delraytennis.com.
The Tennis Center is the home of the ATP World Tour and Champions Tour, the Fed Cup, the Davis Cup, the Chris Evert Pro Celebrity Tennis Classic and the home of many National Junior Tournaments.
It is, definitely, a busy place and is open to the public. Their certified tennis professional handle private lessons, adult programs, junior programs and ladies and men’s leagues.
I did not realize until I went in that it was so large. The Tennis Center has 38 Clay Courts, 7 Hard Courts, 19 Lighted Courts, a pro shop, locker rooms with showers and stringing on site.
Onn this day there were group tennis lessons being taken; otherwise it was quiet. The building is beautiful and the Center Court is impressive with stadium seating surrounding it.
So, get ready because the scene will be quite different from these pictures this coming week-end. I have friends that will be parked on that stadium day and night and I hope they have a great time.
See you…back to Delaware…talk to you later….
July 17th, 2010
This Village by the Sea is a town that has something going on no matter what season.
Following are a few of the activities and events that will be happening this week.
Sunday, 7/18 – Sunday, 7/25 – USTA Boys’ 18s & 16s National Clay Court Championships at the Delray Beach Tennis Center, located on Atlantic Avenue. It is an all day event.
Tuesday, 7/20 – Saturday, 7/24 – Shark Feeding at 10:30 a.m. at the Sandoway House Nature Center located at 142 South Ocean Blvd. For more information, please call 561-276-2076.
Friday, 7/23 – Block Party in the Pineapple Arts District with Cool Reggae Music, from 7 until 10 p.m. This event is part of the Summer Nights on the Avenue. They are summer evenings in Delray Beach, on the Avenue, that range from outdoor movie presentations to full-fledged theatre productions.
Friday, 7/23 – Gallery Walk on Atlantic and NE 2nd Ave. from 7 until 10 p.m. Artists open their galleries for an extended period of time. Refreshments and music.
Saturday, 7/24 – Narrated Tour of Historic Delray Beach. Location: Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. The tour takes 1 hour and 45 minutes. It starts at 11:00 a.m. Tour 10 historic sites sponsored by the Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion Hisory. $15 for adults and senior citizens and free for under 18 years of age.
Sunday, 7/25 – Palm Beach Chamber Music Summer Concert Series at 2 p.m. at the Crest Theatre at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave. Call 800-330-6874 for info. or visit www.pbcmf.org for a full schedule.
In Boyton Beach – The beachtown north of Delray Beach
Art-Sea Living is a shop/studio catering to the artsy side in all of us. One of a kind! It carries eclectic, unique and creative items some of which are made by Florida artists.
They are located on 1628 South Federal Highway, Boyton Beach, FL 33435. Tel. 561-737-2600. Website is www.art-sealiving.com.
The next Art Camp sessions are:
7/20 – 7/23
7/27 – 7/30
8/3 – 8/6
8/10 – 8/13
Pottery Painting – Take your kids or your friends and paint pottery in their studio. Some shop, some paint and some do both.
Summer hours for pottery painting are: Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat from 10 – 4 p.m.
Thursday – Paint pottery at night from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Sunday – Noon – 4 p.m.
If you are in Delray Beach, Florida have a great week. Talk to you later….
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