February 17th, 2010
Delray Beach…Florida…Events…Activities…South Florida…A Destination…
This Village by the Sea is pretty busy this week, so I think it would be best to give Delray Beach its own spotlight.
Delray Beach is really a South Florida destination. It has everything you would want in a beach town. Plenty of restaurants, unobstructed beaches, hotels, art festivals, shopping, it’s within 30 minutes to 2 airports, driving distance to universities, schools (private or public), golf courses, major tennis facilities, and not too far from international museums, as well. Another big plus for Delray is that it is a great town for walking, biking or jogging.
The following information is given to you with my “good seal of approval”. The businesses I am going to talk to you about have my approval because I have dealt with them in the past. They are in Delray and just in case you need them, here is their information.
Real Estate
I have dealt with Tauriello & Co. for a long time and they have been my realtors since the first property we bought there. If you are looking for property or planning on renting in Delray Beach, please visit www.tauriello.com. They are advertising on my blog so all you have to do is click on their name on the right hand side of the blog or you can click on the left side of the blog where it says Delray Beach Real Estate. Once you are in the website please go Under the Staff Locator where you can click on John Merryman who is a realtor with Tauriello, specializing in beach properties. You will find information on how to contact him. John has new listings, that might be worth your time. Tauriello is a trustworthy real estate company that has served this community for many years.
When we finally decided to buy property in Delray, one of the things that made it so attractive is how fast you get there from any of the airports in the Mid Atlantic States. When I fly from BWI, in Baltimore, it only takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes. It is so convenient that you can just go there for the week-end.
Interiors
Anita Jennings Designs is another company that I have used in the past. Anita is also advertising on my blog and you can access her website right there on the right hand side. Anita is bi-lingual and she is available for any of your decorating needs, whether is just one room or your whole house. She is a good listener and takes pride in her personal service.
Property Manager
So, once we got the property and decorated it, the next step was to get a Property Manager. I have known Michael from Beach House Management for about 7 years now and he has been a life saviour in many ways. I wrote a post right after he started advertising on my blog and if you would like to read it just go on the Archives on the left hand side of the blog for the month of January and scroll down to 1/7/2010. You can access his website by directly clicking on it, right on the right hand side of this blog.
Lots of Happenings in this Village by the Sea, so, What’s Going On?
Thursday, February 18th – American Orchid Society – Wine and Music in the Gardens – $25 for non members and $20 for members. It is a wine and jazz event, as well as a live and silent auction to benefit Orchid Mania South Florida and their work with Pediatric Aids.
For tickets please call Susan Wayman at 561-404-2031 or e-mail swayman@aos.org. The American Orchid Society is open every day from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and they are located on 16700 AOS Lane, Delray Beach, FL 33446. Just off of Jog Rd.
Thursday, February 18th – It is a Post Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting. Free gifts for all ladies attending!! Men are also invited. Location: Old Vines, Wine & Spirit, 900 E. Atlantic Ave. #3, from 5 until 7 p.m. More info? please call 561-276-2076 or visit their website www.oldvinesdelraybeach.com.
Thursday, February 18th – Music in the Grove – Gyorgy Lakatos – Gypsy Guitarist. Location: Pineapple Grove Art District, from 6 until 9 p.m. in front of City Walk, 200 NE 2nd Ave. For more info. please call 561-279-1380, ext. 36.
Thursday, February 18th – Free Film Screening – The Ramen Girl – Directed by Robert Allan Ackerman and featuring the late Brittany Murphy. Location: The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens on 4000 Morikami Park Rd., Delray Beach, FL 33446. Just off of Jog Rd.
Showcasing Japanese culture and lifestyle, the Consulate General of Japan in Miami and the Morikami are presenting an evening of film screening and food tasting. Enjoy a free tasting of ramen noodles prepared by Chef Uemura, the offical chef of the Japanese Consulate; insights about ramen and Japanese food culture.
The film is about an American slacker abandoned by her boyfriend in Tokyo and finding her calling in an unlikely place….. Tickets will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday. For more info. please call 561-495-0233, ext. 235. Please visit the website www.morikami.org, because you might be able to sign up on line.
Friday, February 19th – Community Art Mural Party at Kevro’s Gallery, Studio & Art Bar Oasis, 166 SE 2nd Ave. in Delray Beach. Tel. 561-278-9675. Website is www.kevroart.com.
Friday, February 19th through Sunday, February 21st – Cabaret at the Crest Theatre, Old School Square. Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. Tickets are $42.00. It is the National tour of Tony Award winning Musical “Welkomen!, Biennevue!, Welcome!” Location 51 N. Swinton Ave. For info. please call 561-243-7922 ext. 1 or visit the website www.oldschool.org.
Saturday, February 20th – Green Market on SE 4th Ave. just south of Atlantic Ave. from 8 – 1 p.m. Local produce and baked goods.
Saturday, February 20th – Chili Cookoff – During the Green Market, SE 4th Ave. just south of Atlantic Ave. $10 to participate. 10 a.m. until noon. For more information please call 561-276-7511.
Saturday, February 20th until Sunday, February 28th – It is the 2010 Delray Beach International Tennis Championship – Delray Beach Tennis Stadium & Tennis Center. It is the only ATP tournament in the world with ATP Champions Tour event and ATP World Tour event in the same week. The address is 201 W Atlantic Ave.. For information please call 561-330-6000 or visit the website www.yellowtennisball.com.
Saturday, February 20th until Tuesday, February 23rd – ATP Champions Tour – The 8-Player, 4-Day ATP Champions Tour event will feature John McEnroe and other tennis icons. Info? Call 561-330-6000 or visit www.yellowtennisball.com.
Sunday, February 21st – The Sunday Sleuths Book Group – Murder on the Beach Bookstore, discussion of “Child” by Tom Rob Smith, 3 p.m., at 273 Pineapple Grove Way. For more information please call 561-279-7790 or visit their website www.murderonthebeach.com.
Busy little beach town….You can do as much or as little as you want.
Enjoy the rest of the week….Talk to you later…
Tags: Activities, Delray Beach, Events, Florida, Things to do at the beach, What to do at the beaches
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