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Miami Herald
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Clock out and chill out: Fantastic ways to spend summer Fridays in Florida
In Florida, everything slows down in the summer. Many workplaces honor 'Summer Fridays,' allowing employees to cut out early on Fridays and jump start their weekend with extra daylight. With deals on everything from spa treatments to dining, and experiences from indoor golf to fancy tea times and even mingling with flamingos, there are plenty of ways to make the most of those bonus hours. Set your summer vibe with these Summer Friday plans. Skip Out Early for Indoor Golf Leaving work early to play golf on a Friday is a summer flex. Playing golf outside in the dead heat of summer, however, is not. Perfect your game at indoor, air-conditioned golf bays like the ones at The Tips Golf, a new golf studio in Miami's Brickell neighborhood with elevated food and drinks. Take a lesson with a pro, or rent a bay fitted with simulators that offer insight about your swing and game. Bay pricing is $65/hour during off-peak hours and $90/hour during peak hours (after 4 p.m.) Head to TopGolf, with locations across Florida, where both golf pros and newbies can enjoy private, climate-controlled bays, fun games, and cold drinks. Want to brave the outdoors? Try PopStroke, an elevated mini-golf experience with 18-hole courses designed for all ages. With spots across Florida, including West Palm Beach, PopStroke amps up the fun with jumbo TVs, restaurants and bars, outdoor games, and even monthly memberships for regular players. It's the perfect way to turn Summer Friday into a group adventure. Fridays Are Made For Mingling with Flamingos Summer is also the time to visit Florida's many animal attractions. From zebras to giraffes, roaming animals are the stars of the 300-acre Lion Country Safari, a drive-through safari experience in Loxahatchee in Palm Beach County. New this summer, mingle with the park's flock of Caribbean flamingos. During the immersive 'Flamingo Mingle Encounters,' guests can feed the pretty pink birds and snap social media-worthy photos. The experience is offered twice daily. Tickets can be purchased online or on site in the park's walk-through adventure area. Gather The Gals For Gabbing and Tea Sipping on tea while gabbing with your best pals after a long work week is sweet medicine for the summer soul. Our pick for a swanky afternoon tea is the signature St. Regis Afternoon Tea at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort. Set inside La Gourmandise, where light flows through the floor-to-ceiling windows, diners are treated to an array of fine teas and sweet and savory delicacies nestled inside pretty bird cage towers. This summer, the afternoon tea adds a tropical twist with an all-mango seasonal menu. Another unique option is High Tea at Amal restaurant in Miami's Coconut Grove neighborhood, which takes a Lebanese spin on traditional tea. For $38 a person, you'll sip on Turkish coffee or premium teas while nibbling from a tower lined with Lebanese bites such as grape leaf rolls and truffle rakakat (cheeses wrapped in phyllo pastry), along with baklava, lady fingers and other sweets. Treat Yourself To A Spa Deal If your Friday vibe revolves around relaxing, leave early for a spa treatment. Spas around Florida offer special deals during the summer, so it's worth checking your favorite spa's website or calling to find out about discounted spa specials. During Miami Spa Months, which run from July to the end of August, treatments at participating spas are reduced to $109, $159 and $199. Top spa picks include Lapis Spa, located within the Fontainebleau Miami Beach (it's worth going just for their water features) and Tierra Santa Healing House at Faena Miami Beach. Escape For A Pool Day At A Fancy Resort Thanks to Resort Pass, you can enjoy resort-level perks at participating Florida hotels for the day without an overnight stay. For those craving extra comfort (and sweet, sweet A/C), the Day Room option is a game changer, giving you a private space to relax, recharge, or even sneak in a little work. One standout pick: the Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. Wrap up your Summer Friday with their rooftop sunset happy hour — think DJ beats, drink specials, and golden-hour views over the west-facing horizon. Prefer a pool party? Known for its rowdy weekend pool parties at Strawberry Moon, The Goodtime Hotel, Miami Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, can be your Friday kick start to the weekend. The new Top of the Rox in West Palm Beach, which is a rooftop bar and pool fitted with cabanas and daybeds, is all about daytime pool parties and DJs after dark. Happy Hour starts at 4 p.m. on Fridays and runs until 7 p.m. Reserve A Long, Leisurely Lunch During the summer, you don't have to power through lunch, gobbling down your meal in a race back to work. Instead, book a long, leisurely lunch at one of your favorite restaurants or one that you haven't yet sampled. Italian food lovers can graze their way through Eataly's new two-story marketplace inside Aventura Mall, blending shopping with a flavorful food crawl. If watching the parade of boats on the Miami River sounds like the perfect midday escape, head to Seaspice for the Summer Lunch special, a $39 prix fixe menu that runs Tuesday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. During August and September, look for Miami Spice deals, with discounted three-course prix fixe lunches for $35 at participating restaurants. If you want to experience Michelin magic, try lunch at Michelin one-starred Cote Korean Steakhouse in the Miami Design District, which will host an epic lunch deal during Spice. In Fort Lauderdale, Visit Lauderdale's annual Dine Out Lauderdale Restaurant Months kick off Aug. 1 and run through Sept. 30.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
PopStroke Invitational in West Palm will feature athletes, celebs, media influencers
Palm Beach County is truly living up to its moniker as the Golf Capital of the World in February. The new indoor TGL golf league will feature Rory McIlroy's Boston team playing Monday and Tiger Woods' Jupiter team playing Tuesday. Two days later, PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic returns for its annual four-day extravaganza at the Champion Course at PGA National. Both venues are in Palm Beach Gardens. But before the indoor golf and a PGA Tour events take place next week, a national miniature golf tournament with local athletes, celebrities, media influencers and golfers of all skill levels will be rolled out Thursday evening at the West Palm Beach PopStroke, 2429 Perimeter Road. The PopStroke Invitational will feature a one-night competitive putting championship with a purse of $150,000 that will feature both team and individual categories. Among those who are scheduled to participate: Nick Dunlap: PGA Tour Rookie of the Year (2024) and one of golf's brightest rising stars. Grant Horvat: Golf influencer and content creator with more than 2 million followers. 'Gabby Golf Girl" (Gabriella DeGasperis): Local teenage golf influencer inspiring the next generation of female golfers with more than 1 million followers. Jeff McNeil: New York Mets second baseman and two-time MLB All-Star who is starting up spring training in Port St. Lucie. The format will feature 72 twosomes going head-to-head for a chance to earn both individual and team titles. The shotgun start on the Black and Blue courses begins at 6:30 p.m. and the champion is expected to be crowned around 9:30 p.m. In the team competition, the top spot earns $100,000 (a $50,000 split) with $30,000 going to the runner-up and $10,000 for third. MORE GOLF: Rory McIlroy taking Charley Hoffman's comments on TGL, non-PGA Tour events personal For the individual competition, $50,000 goes to first place, $15,000 for second and $5,000 for third. The event is not televised, but it is open to the public, which can view the competitors from the restaurant or beer garden. Entry fee is standard for visitors: $30 for adults, $24 for military, $24 for seniors and $18 for children. The new venue, adjacent to Palm Beach International Airport, opened its two 18-hole miniature golf courses in December. The venue is the largest of its kind and the seventh for the company, co-owned by Tiger Woods, Greg Bartoli and TaylorMade Golf. Spanning more than 20,000 square feet across two stories, the location also features a full-service restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining and party areas, an ice cream parlor, multiple bars with expansive TVs and jumbotrons throughout the property, an outdoor patio gaming area and beer garden and a fully enclosed children's playground. COGNIZANT CLASSIC: Billy Horschel, Russell Henley, Sungjae Im, FSU's Luke Clanton commit to field This PopStroke location, the second in Palm Beach County (the other is in Delray Beach), also has the most extra of touches: A 21-and-older VIP lounge, featuring a swimming pool and bar. Officials would like to see the event be an annual occurrence at the West Palm Beach location, which is a signature venue. It is the third time the company has put on the miniature golf tournament. The first one came in 2022 in Sarasota and featured PGA Tour player Rickie Fowler and LPGA Tour player Paula Creamer. The inaugural tournament, which was televised on the Golf Channel, featured two competitions for a combined purse of $125,000. The team championship attracted 200 two-man teams, from as far away Sweden. Cognizant Classic director: Talks started with new owners of PGA National to extend contract The second event, which was not televised, was held in Scottsdale, Ariz. James Coleman is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at jcoleman@ and follow him on X (formerly known as Twitter) at @JimColeman11. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: PopStroke Invitational coming to West Palm Beach
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What's New in the Daytona Beach Area
New attractions, accommodations, eateries and more at the 'World's Most Famous Beach' DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- From endless activities to calm, quiet days spent sunbathing and beachcombing, visitors are discovering just what they're looking for in a Florida vacation along the 23 miles of world-famous iconic shores of Daytona Beach. With more hotel, attraction, dining and shopping options than ever, now is the perfect time to (re)experience all that Daytona Beach has to offer, including these new developments: New Attractions and Renovations The Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure, which opened in Daytona Beach in early 2024, is the destination's first aquarium offering. Visitors can enjoy an interactive educational experience with animals from both land and sea. In 2025, the attraction will open phase two with an indoor rainforest, which will showcase multiple species including primates, sloths, and tropical birds. The 55,000-square foot facility currently has close to 40 separate exhibits including a 100,000-gallon shark exhibit and two touch pools including a 12,000-gallon stingray touch pool. There are also habitats for alligators, frogs, and lizards. Located at the Tomoka Town Center, PopStroke is a miniature golf/family entertainment center co-owned by golf legend Tiger Woods. Guests are able to "Eat, Putt and Drink" to their heart's content on a pair of 18-hole scaled-down golf courses with sandtraps and greens. Other amenities at PopStroke include a restaurant, outdoor dining and games, ice cream parlor and playground. The Volusia County Charters of Freedom Monument, which consists of the Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Civil Rights Amendments, can be viewed adjacent to the Riverfront Esplanade near the Veterans Memorial in downtown Daytona Beach. These documents are permanently installed so communities can view these founding documents in a proper setting without having to incur the costs of traveling to Washington, D.C. The long-awaited Constance D. Hunter Historic Pacetti Hotel Museum, located across the street from the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, has opened. Built in the 1880s, this storied hotel stands as one of Volusia County's oldest surviving structures, offering a glimpse into the past with its well-preserved rooms and grounds. Originally a lively boarding house and fishing resort, the hotel has been meticulously restored to showcase its rich history and significance to the local community. Visitors can explore the restored rooms, period furnishings, and authentic decor that transport them back to the late 19th century. The property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark, where ground-breaking African-American baseball player Jackie Robinson played in the first integrated Major League Baseball spring training game in 1946, is undergoing a multi-million, multi-year renovation project that will be completed in phases. Among the enhancements fans will notice when the Daytona Tortugas, a Class A Affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, begin play at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in April will be the replacement of 1,300 seats, a sound system, the batter's eye located in center field and the foul poles. The ballpark, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the oldest operating Minor League ballpark within Minor League Baseball, was also named a National Commemorative Site and part of the African American Civil Rights Network in January 2025. New Accommodations and Stunning Renovations Daytona Beach's newest oceanfront hotel is the Renaissance Daytona Beach Oceanfront, which opened in October 2024 and features 190 guestrooms and suites angled to the ocean with floor-to-ceiling doors. Each room is bright, beautifully designed and pays homage to the area with hints of both ocean life and racing heritage. Other amenities include more than 12,000-sqaure feet of event space, outdoor swimming pool and expansive deck, pool bar, cabanas, and fire pit. Also debuting within the hotel is Cast and Crew, an upscale "tide-to-table" restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating and exclusive event spaces including an al fresco bar overlooking the pool. Acclaimed Chef Olivier Koster and James Beard-nominated Concentrics Restaurants oversee food and beverage service. The family-owned and operated Tropical Manor has completed a $2 million renovation of their oceanfront pubic areas as well as 11 popular oceanview and oceanfront one-bedroom suites. Each of these beach-themed guestrooms is now furnished with brand new kitchens and bathrooms with all new appliances and fixtures, comfortable pillow-top beds, and unique, decorative special touches. Tropical Manor is also expanding their picturesque, oceanfront deck area to include many additional chair lounges, chairs, and umbrella-covered tables to provide guests additional space to enjoy the large, heated oceanfront pool and kiddie pool, and property's spectacular oceanfront views. New and Renovated Dining Options in the Daytona Beach Area Alexander's Prime, a steakhouse located on Ormond Beach Main Street, opened in spring 2024 offering prime dry-aged steaks, hamburgers, pastas and seafood. The restaurant also brings plenty of character to the atmosphere with art deco fixtures and decorations. The original Alexander's Café operated in the same location back in the 1980s and 90s. The newest dining option in Ocean Walk Shoppes in Daytona Beach is Dick's Last Resort, which serves American fare, including burgers, sandwiches, steak, pasta, seafood, barbecue, tacos, nachos, and wings all in a unique, lively and sassy atmosphere. Nathan's Hot Dogs, known around the world for its iconic all-beef hot dogs, will be opening beachside in early 2025. The restaurant will be located at the International Speedway Blvd. ramp adjacent to the iconic "World's Most Famous Beach" sign and will serve the classic Nathan's hot dogs as well as half-roasted chicken, 9-inch Philly cheesestakes, burgers, fries, onion rings and nachos. Airlift service Easy-to-use Daytona Beach International Airport, located near Daytona International Speedway, continues to add new airlines and flights. Breeze Airways will offer new, direct flights to four major metropolitan areas: Westchester County, New York - Thursdays and Sundays Hartford, Connecticut - Thursdays and Sundays starting Feb. 13, 2025 Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina - Thursdays and Sundays starting Feb. 13, 2025 Providence, Rhode Island - Mondays and Fridays starting Feb. 14, 2025 Avelo Airlines continues its growth in Daytona Beach with the airline's announcement of two new services: Return of nonstop service between Daytona Beach International Airport and Philadelphia / Delaware Valley region's best airport – Wilmington Airport – on Thursdays and Sundays New exclusive nonstop service between Daytona Beach International Airport and Bradley International Airport in Hartford, Connecticut, on Fridays and Mondays New nonstop route to Concord-Padgett Regional Airport on Thursdays and Sundays, a short drive from downtown Charlotte, starting April 3 In addition, visitors can continue to fly directly into Daytona Beach International Airport via Delta (Atlanta, ATL) and American Airlines (Charlotte, CTL) year-round, with seasonal non-stop flights via American Airlines from Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA). Whether visitors choose thrilling activities or embrace the tranquility of days spent on 23 miles of world-famous, white-sand beaches, they've weighed in with outstanding reviews. The Daytona Beach area ranked #1 in Travel Channel's "Top 10 Attractions in Florida" and was named a Tripadvisor Best Weekend Getaway in Northeast Florida. TripAdvisor also named Daytona Beach to its "10 Most Affordable Beach Vacations on Florida's East Coast" and Tripadvisor travelers named Ormond Beach, the northernmost Daytona Beach area beach, one of the "Top 25 Beaches in the U.S." Visitors can enjoy experiences beyond the beach by choosing from a surprising list of outdoor adventures, family-friendly attractions, arts and cultural venues and an eclectic culinary scene. To receive a complimentary Daytona Beach Destination Guide, find a place to stay, or book your next adventure, visit #LoveDaytonaBeach. Media Contact: Andrew Booth, Director of CommunicationsDaytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureauabooth@ | 386.255. 0415, ext. 125 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Sign in to access your portfolio
