Beach Journal
Field notes from the coast.
Neighborhood guides, market updates, and the occasional dinner recommendation, written from the inside.
Lifestyle
Stone Crab Season Is Closing: Where to Eat the Last Claws of the Year
Florida’s stone crab season ends May 1. Three local kitchens, Whale’s Rib in Deerfield, Casa D’Angelo and La Nouvelle Maison in Boca, do it right before the claws disappear until October.
Apr 26, 2026
Neighborhood Guide
Highland Beach Communities With Private Beach Clubs: Toscana, Coronado & Boca Highland, Which Is Right for You
Three Highland Beach communities, three completely different approaches to private beach club living. Here's how to tell which one is for you.
Dec 22, 2025
Dining
Best Places to Eat on Christmas Eve in Boca Raton (2025)
Five upscale tables from Italian to French that take Christmas Eve seriously. Reservations recommended yesterday.
Dec 17, 2025
Holiday & Events
Festive & Fun: The Best Things to Do in Delray Beach This Holiday Season
From the 100-foot Christmas tree at Old School Square to the boat parade the seasonal rhythm of America's most fun small town.
Dec 7, 2025
Lifestyle
A Day in the Life in Highland Beach: From Sunrise to Sunset
Morning beach walk, mid day errand to Delray, afternoon at the pool, dinner on Atlantic. A real day in the town between the towns.
Aug 9, 2025
Neighborhood Guide
What It Means to Be a Blue Flag Beach in Florida: Spotlight on Spanish River Park in Boca Raton
Spanish River Park is one of just a handful of Blue Flag beaches in Florida. Here's what that designation means and why it makes a difference for visitors.
May 30, 2025
Buyer Tips
Hurricane Season Prep in Delray Beach & Boca Raton: A Guide for Condo & Single Family Homeowners
A practical, local guide to hurricane prep for both condo dwellers and single family homeowners in Delray Beach and Boca Raton.
May 8, 2025
Lifestyle
Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale
Beaches, boats, museums, and Everglades airboats. Ten ways to experience Fort Lauderdale, the 'Venice of America,' just down A1A from Boca and Delray.
Dec 25, 2024
Buyer Tips
The Benefits of Hurricane Impact Windows for Homes in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and Highland Beach
Eight reasons hurricane impact windows pay for themselves in coastal South Florida, from storm protection to insurance savings, security, and quieter days.
Nov 22, 2024
Buyer Tips
What Title Companies Do for a Closing: A Guide for Buyers and Sellers in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and Highland Beach
A buyer and seller friendly walkthrough of exactly what your title company does between contract and closing in South Florida.
Oct 30, 2024
Lifestyle
Fun Things to Do in West Palm Beach, Florida
Museums, waterfront cruises, antique shopping, fine dining, and nightlife at Rosemary Square. Ten ways to make the most of West Palm Beach.
Oct 11, 2024
Buyer Tips
Understanding the 40 Year Recertification in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and Highland Beach: Why It Matters and How a Good Real Estate Agent Can Help
What the 40 year recertification means for buyers of older buildings in coastal South Florida, and why a knowledgeable agent matters.
Sep 25, 2024
Lifestyle
Turtle Nesting Season in Delray Beach, Highland Beach, and Boca Raton: How to Protect These Precious Creatures
Sea turtle nesting season runs March through October on our beaches. A practical guide to nesting sites, light pollution, beach cleanup, and how to help.
Sep 10, 2024
Buyer Tips
Essential Tips for First Time Homebuyers in Boca Raton, Highland Beach, and Delray Beach
Ten things first time buyers should know before purchasing a single family home in Boca Raton, Highland Beach, or Delray Beach, from coastal building codes to HOAs and closing timelines.
Sep 4, 2024
Buyer Tips
The Importance of Landscaping in Assessing Condominium Maintenance: Insights for Boca Raton and Highland Beach
Landscaping is one of the most underrated tells about how well a condominium is run. What thriving (or neglected) outdoor spaces reveal about HOA health and maintenance.
Feb 12, 2024
Lifestyle
A Visitor's Guide to Navigating the Upgrades at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Notes from the field on the 2024 renovations at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center: parking, boardwalk access, and the new observation tower.
Feb 4, 2024
Lifestyle
Miami Is Just a 56 Minute Brightline Ride Away
From the Boca Raton Brightline station to the Perez Art Museum in under an hour, no traffic, no parking. Why the train turned Miami into a day trip.
Jan 29, 2024
Lifestyle
Airports to Use When Visiting Delray Beach or Boca Raton
BCT for private, PBI for easy commercial, FLL for the most flights. A quick guide to the three airports closest to Boca Raton and Delray Beach.
Mar 31, 2021
Lifestyle
Five Fun Live Music Spots in Boca and Delray Beach
Five great venues in Boca Raton and Delray Beach for live music, good drinks, and a fun night out.
Mar 19, 2021
Lifestyle
Where to Beach When Visiting Boca Raton
A guide to Boca Raton’s three beachside parks: Spanish River, Red Reef, and South Beach Pavilion.
Feb 21, 2021
Neighborhood Guide
Where is Highland Beach, Florida?
A barrier island town just 1 square mile in size, tucked between Boca Raton and Delray Beach on A1A.
Feb 21, 2021