Named after Davie Jones' Locker and Davie Crockett, this is an eclectic and fun area of the greater…read moreMiami Ft Laud region, and one of the fun, multi-ethnic parts of FTL. Maybe it's one of my favourite areas of Miami even though it has some crazy traffic and some angry people and a lot of rough-ish areas with some crime, mostly petty, and some people being kind of aggressive. It's not as worn down and worn out, infrastructure and roadway wise, as a lot of Miami, and it has a couple of excellent Boba shops including my favorite one in the region. It also has a few of the best Cuban restaurants in the whole area, so it's impossible for me not to love Davie and I'm looking forward to coming back here with Barbie soon. Oh and the boba shop is Hanji, so try it. Or if you don't like boba then Hanji, my dear, I don't give a damn. 4 City of Clearwater https://www.yelp.com/biz/city-of-clearwater-clearwater?osq=city+of 5 City Gate Shell https://www.yelp.com/biz/city-gate-shell-naples-2 4 Ghost Tour https://www.yelp.com/biz/ghost-walk-charleston 5 Little Havana https://www.yelp.com/biz/little-havana-miami-3 My Havana is not all that little, but that's beside the point. Miami is full of vibrant electric amazing and unique districts which are nothing like the vast majority of the United States, and Little Havana is right at the top of the list of neighbourhoods that you should check out when you are down here in Miami. It might even be #1 on the list, all things considered. Come and see for yourself how the wonderful Cuban flavour and all of the great food and drinks and desserts and nightlife and just the atmosphere here all combine into a truly amazing experience, which really does feel more like Cuba than Florida - and for that reason I love it.

The Town of Davie - is intriguing as it is very old school and in the country and basically horse…read moreland! It has the Bergeron rodeo arena here after all. So it seemed fitting for me to go and check out Davie's Town hall. Their town hall - does not look like any other town hall that's for sure. This is made of wood, and looks quite old and unique - see my pictures for a peak! I could not find out the age of this building - maybe you can, and if you find out, please lmk! ____________________________________________________________________ Some history about Davie - The first permanent settlers of the Town of Davie arrived in 1909 from the Panama Canal Zone and later from states such as Illinois, Michigan, and Kentucky. They were drawn to the area because of the efforts by the State of Florida to drain the swamp land; the land was cheap with an ideal climate, and the richness of the soil. Many of these settlers arrived by way of train and boat. Travel was very slow because of the lack of roads from established towns and villages. The northern settlers traveled via railroad to Jacksonville, by the Florida East Coast Railroad to Fort Lauderdale. Once in Fort Lauderdale, the travelers would have to travel by boat to reach the Davie area, known in that time as "Zona." The first settlers elected to name this area "Zona" because of the influence of the settlers from the Panamanian Canal Zone. By 1914, approximately 250 people called Davie home. Originally, the Davie Farm at Zona, Florida consisted of 2,000 acres purchased from the State by Everglades Sugar and Land, Co., and subdivided into smaller acreages. The land had not been thoroughly drained resulting in the early settlers having to contend with persistent flooding and local wildlife. The first homes were constructed of lumber and tar paper and could not withstand the rain and thunderstorms. The hurricanes and storms of September 1926 were pivotal in the development of Davie as most of the homes were lost that year. By the end of 1926, most homes were constructed of concrete block to better withstand inclement weather. The Town of Davie's proud culture stems from of its most recognizable landmarks, the Old Davie School and the Rodeo Arena. Old Davie School is the oldest existing school in Broward County. The school was opened in 1918 with 90 students. The school is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Davie Rodeo Arena was constructed by 17 residents in 1946. In 1925, Zona was renamed in R.P. Davie's honor as the Town of Davie, having purchase a significant amount land in the area. Davie was originally incorporated in 1925, but later dissolved during the following legislative session to avoid taxation resulting from the incorporation. The Town was again incorporated in 1961 with less than 2,000 residents. By the mid 1970s, the Town of Davie had over 12,000 residents. By the 1990s, the Town population exploded to over 47,217 residents. Today, Davie boasts a population of over 92,000 residents.

Just found this great resource. The yoga class is great. Looking forward to trying other offerings…read more Folks here are warm and friendly.

Lake Clarke Shores is a small residential town in Palm Beach County. It was founded by John Newton…read moreClarke who arrived in Lake Worth in 1889. He worked various jobs before establishing a homestead and fishing camp. Lake Clarke bears his name. The land was developed into a town when West Palm Beach attorney William Travers purchased land that became exposed when the waters of Lake Clarke fell. He developed the land and sold lots and by 1956 there were 150 registered voters living in the area. The town was fearful of being annexed into West Palm Beach so in 1957 they voted to incorporate themselves as the town of Lake Clarke Shores. Town Hall is one of five parks in Lake Clarke Shores and it reflects the family friendly vibe of this small town. It was funded with money from the Florida Recreation Department Assistance Program and built with assistance from town volunteers. Park amenities include a tot playground and one for older children, two tennis courts, a covered pavilion which can be reserved, grill, bathrooms and my favorite part of the park, a walking trail and butterfly garden. This park is a great option for families to play, cook out, and enjoy nature. An added bonus is that Town Hall Park is located right behind the police station for added safety.

This hidden park is located behind the Town Hall of Lake Clarke Shores, where the LCSPD is also…read morehoused. I like to think that due to its proximity to a Police Department that people don't loiter in this park at night, leaving behind hazardous materials. The grounds have usually been pretty clean. Downside: -Playground Equipment is very old and could definitely use a paint job or face lift. -This is not a fully fenced playground. Plus Side: -if your kids are old enough to hang out on the playground/swings with little supervision, you can jog/run/rollerblade/walk around the paved path that circles the two play areas. -large trees shade the playground areas. The website says: 2-5 year old tot lot playground with shade cover 5-11 year old playground 2 Tennis courts (8:00 AM to 10:00 PM - tennis access card required) Aquatic playground mister 1 Basketball court BBQ Picnic tables Benches Covered pavilion (Available to rent) Butterfly garden maze Walking trail Restroom facilities

Old Town Hall Park is one acre with amenities that include benches, a water fountain, and a…read moreplayground. The park has a lot of trees for shade and the playground is fenced in to keep the kids safe. The park also has the 2,085 sq foot old town hall building that can be rented by civic groups, residents, non profits, and businesses. The maximum occupancy is 50 people. The park is open every day from sunrise to sunset. It is a nice place to take kids to play and picnic or hold a party or meeting.

The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach is a private non profit organization that was founded in…read more1980 for the purpose of preserving the historic properties in Palm Beach that were being torn down in the 1970's. Prominent citizens joined to preserve the architectural history of Palm Beach and to educate the public. Ambassador Earl E.T. Smith who was the Mayor of Palm Beach from 1971 to 1977 was the first chairman of the foundation. Some of the projects the Foundation has successfully undertaken have included saving the oldest house in Palm Beach, Seagull Cottage, creating the Earl E.T. Smith Garden, Pan's Garden, restoring the town hall, the Bradley Park beautification project, and restoring the Little Red Schoolhouse. The headquarters for the Foundation is located in a lovely building at 311 Peruvian Avenue. Pan's garden is located in the rear. From November through April the public can attend lectures, exhibits, and cultural events. A library is also located in the building. A full listing of available events can be found on the foundations website. You can also donate and purchase a membership to their organization. As a lover of history I have thoroughly enjoyed visiting the beautiful properties the Preservation Foundations manages. They have done a wonderful job saving what makes Palm Beach so special and beautiful. All of the places listed do not have an admission fee so they are free to be enjoyed.

The best place in Palm Beach County to enjoy nightlife, green market on Saturdays, wellness events…read moreon weekends, or just a simple stroll on the waterfront. Clematis Street is the cultural hub of the area with things going on every week. CityPlace is a few blocks south, NORA district is a few blocks north, Northwood Village is a few blocks north, and you've got Palm Beach across the bridge.

USA Today calls Thursday evening from 6:00 until 9 o'clock the best outdoor concert series…read more Tonight we enjoyed David Michael & Twisted Cypress on Clematis at night. It is going strong here with a lot of seating, food vendors & a live band at the waterfront. The colorful Adirondack chairs were inviting & the music was great. WPB.org/events posts all of the bands performing here.

This review is for the building only and the historical site, not the services offered inside. I…read morelove historical buildings and will take the time to read a historical sign whenever I find one. Today while visiting downtown Lake Worth I spotted one I had never seen in front of the town hall. The sign commemorates that the Lake Worth City Hall sits on the site of the first town hall that was built in 1915. The first town hall was school that was converted into a town hall in 1928. It was damaged in the Okeechobee hurricane of 1928 which caused the levee around lake Okeechobee to break. 2,500 people lost their lives and the area was plunged into a severe economic decline during the Great Depression. At first city hall operations were moved to the Lauriston Building at the intersection of Lake Avenue and Dixie Hwy. A new building was designed in a Spanish revival design by architect Floyd Kind at the end of 1928 and the building was completed in 1929. That building was used a city hall until 1973 when operations were transferred to the current city hall between Lake Avenue and Lucerne Ave. It is now used as the Lake worth historical museum. The current town hall once held an auditorium that held 350 people on the third floor. That is why the front of the building still bears the words municipal auditorium. The building is characterized by it's Moorish towers. It was designed by G.Sherman Childs who came to the area in 1913 to work for Addison Mizner until he opened his own firm. It was built to be hurricane resistant to provide shelter since the Great Hurricane of 1928 was still fresh in everyone's memory. The building ran out of money while it was being built due to the economic hardship of the Great Depression. Local businesses pitched in and the building was dedicated on November 28, 1935. The basement and first floor rooms were used for gatherings. During WWII the basement was used to host the Lake Worth USO. In 1953 the Lake Worth Playhouse began performances in the building. It closed in the 1970's. Today the building is still in use and holds all of the city service departments. I love the architectural design of the building. It represents the history of Lake Worth while it steers it's future.

This is a beautiful brand new construction building on Ocean Ave in "Downtown Boynton Beach"…read more It has wonderful modern earth tones both inside and outside. Inside there is an information area and a place to get and pay for building permits as well as pay for beach parking permits and anything else you may need to do in a governmental city hall building.

Absolutely a great area wonderful to walk around outside very proud of Boynton Beach !read more