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The #SoooBoca squad loves to try new restaurants, food, wine and happy hours all over beautiful Boca Raton and are certified foodies. There is simply not enough time in the day, week or month to visit all the wonderful restaurants in Boca and around South Florida.
Sooo many restaurants and food choices sooo little time!
We are not picky eaters thank goodness so we like a variety of food, drinks and desserts! From casual eats and food to the ultra formal we will be posting our foodie picks and faves through out the year. From burgers and fries to french cuisine we love it all! The mom of #SoooBoca prefers to let others cook for her as in reservations BUT some people in the fam are pretty good dishing up a great meal and that would be the Captain and Kylie. Life is always revolving around where to eat and what to eat in our home so follow us as we randomly try some great spots around our town!
If you are a foodie too and want to know where to go around Boca or South Florida check out our #SoooBoca Instagram page we are always posting food, wine and all things culinary. Moving to Boca or just getting to know our beautiful town? No problem we have ya covered…like a dish! We love to be a resource to help people get to know Boca Raton or re acquaint themselves with some old Boca foodie faves!
Are you opening a new restaurant or soon to be hot spot? Don’t forget to put us on your media list! Just send us an email here through the website!
Don’t work yourself up about slaving away for this years Thanksgiving dinner because #SoooBoca has some great suggestions for you! Have you thought about shaking up your traditions a bit and dining out in Downtown Boca? Or at a historic venue? Or just something completely different? Lets face it we love our holiday traditions but even we like to shake up the otherwise generic family ritual!
You (and your kitchen) are not the only ones serving up turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes this holiday season. Try a twist on the classic tradition with this weeks “Five in the Hive” and then some for a yummy foodie faves for your Thanksgiving Day meal! Make your reservations now, no clean up required.
As we roll into the autumn months and Halloween we pray that the summer humidity will begin to dissipate, it’s the perfect time to start ticking off all the seasonal activities from your checklist! Pumpkin patches, costume parties and of course fall flavored everything. Sit back relax and enjoy the hard cider because we have done all the hard work for you! Check out our top picks for this weeks five in the hive!
There is something special about living, working and playing in Boca Raton! The #SoooBoca squad believes in trying to live our best lives and that means taking care of ourselves.
As women who are at different stages and places in our lives you can be sure that we chat and share our thoughts on wellness, beauty, makeup, fitness, food and self care.
And by the way…home decor and thrifting is in our DNA and we love checking out the latest trends and styles that will make your home space your own.
Check back often for our thoughts and posts that we hope will inspire you to also live your best life!
So many choices so little time when it comes to figuring out the perfect Fall wedding color palette for your perfect day…but don’t fret… here are some great ideas to get your wedding color vibes flowing for the perfect shade, tone and feel you are going for!
Deep Berry Tones
Summer berries fit the perfect fall color palette. Whether in a bouquet, on a cake, or placed in an element of an elegant place setting, these deep blues and vibrant reds fashion a cozy edge in a blissful event.
Yellow is the new nude. A fall wedding isn’t complete without warm tones emulating that golden hour we all know and adore. A color that spreads among a myriad of shades, this color crafts a seamless look for your beloved ladies standing by your side or even your gorgeous florals!
Out with the pristine and in with the imperfect. Time to ditch the impeccably arranged peonies and roses. Wild flowers are the go for your autumn-inspired wedding. A colorful arrangement of soft washed florals of all shapes and sizes can add that unique element you have been longing for.
Era-themed weddings are IN. From the Victorian ages to the 1970s, your wedding can emulate these trendy times in more ways than you can imagine! From your style choices to your photographer, you can start a wildfire with your vision!
I know what your thinking! Halloween = Scary = Not wedding appropriate. BUT hear me out. Think “dark enchanted elegance” — Dark tones, crystal glasses, romantic florals, black tie ball. This strays far from your “classic elegance” but, if done right, will exceed your expectations of the wedding of your dreams.
So there ya go! No matter what your theme is formulating in that beautiful thought bubble over your head you can find inspiration throughout the seasons and create your very special #SoooBoca wedding designed exclusively by you and for you ?
Planes, trains and automobiles and yes limousines — getting to and from Boca Raton should be the least of your worries. When planning your trip to one of South Florida’s most exclusive destinations a little guidance is in order. Traveling by air can always be a tad stressful, but with three major airports surrounding the Boca area, your options are much greater and easier to navigate. The toughest part of a travel day is the transportation to the airport but with the info below, your travel day should be as easy as 1..2..3..
Hurricane Irma devastated the Florida Keys leaving tens of thousands without shelter, water, fuel, food and basic toiletries.
#SoooBoca is part of the team putting this fundraising event together as we have enjoyed the Florida Keys for many years. Our hearts go out to our friends there and we are here to help in any way that we can.
25% of all homes are now uninhabitable, 60% damaged, hundreds of businesses destroyed. Our friends in the Florida Keys are going to be without power, water, employment for an extended period of time.
Time For Motivation, Inspiration and Some Girl Talk – WEX Women Empower Expo 2017
#SoooBoca has partnered with the Women Empower Expo (@WomenEmpowerX) this year as an influencer and we will be attending their annual event #WEXFTL on Saturday, Oct. 7th and we want to invite you to join! We were there last year and it was simply fantastic!
Women supporting women is a beautiful thing and will create waves of change! Change is a good thing and something we can always count on in life.
As women in business together as a family and also as solopreneurs we understand the need to have a trusted group of savvy and smart women that we can be a part of. Here is the best part…if you would like to go grab your ticket and and use the code we have for your to get 10% off!
Here is the 4-1-1 for the day:
WEX is a one-day event from 10am to 5pm filled with workshops, panels, breakout sessions, a pitch competition, networking lounge, woman-owned marketplace, author book signing, yoga classes and much more. The mission for all of their events is to empower, educate and equip women entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools and community to create and grow successful businesses.
We are very excited to have the founder of the event Alexa Carlin to be a guest on an upcoming vlog and podcast so stay “tuned” for where to listen “Live” and the date and time of that airing!
Grab your ticket at bit.ly/wexftl Use code: WEXInfluencer for 10% off!
If you are starting your own business or growing your current business there is no better place to be in October then in Ft. Lauderdale at the WEXFTL event on October 7th. If you see us (we will have our #SoooBoca gear on) please say hello so we can do a #SoooBocaSelfie with you! We hope to see you there!
xo The #SoooBoca Squad
Read more about Women in Business right here in Boca HERE!
If there is one thing you need to know about the #SoooBoca girls (Alle, Kylie and Michele Bee) — it is that we are serious about our food. We are the queens of dining out and being that there are three of us we split everything! We recently had the pleasure of being invited to experience a private chef tasting at one of our favorite restaurants, Oceans 234 for their delicious summer menu and to take a peak at what their newest executive chef William Middleton was up to in the kitchen! And believe us…it is all very, very good!
Now, we know Oceans 234 isn’t technically in the Boca city limits, but honey it might as well be. The proximity between Boca Raton and Oceans 234 is a stones throw away and in our opinion one of the best places to dine beach side locally.
From the moment we stepped into the restaurant it felt like home — the presentation and atmosphere are always appreciated and familiar, yet provokes surprise and delight due to the fabulous decor and of course the ocean views. The hostess was expecting our arrival, and shortly after greeting us the always gracious and lovely Danielle Rosse, owner, came by to give us the down low on their newest summer time items! A mix of fresh and savory choices decorated their summer menu — we opted to try dishes from both menus — because well duh why not!
Sooo let’s be real here, we just had to start the afternoon off right with a succulent round of brightly colored sangria — we decided we just had to try all three so white, pink and red it was! Each glass was refreshing and light and was accompanied by a fragrant flower which was a lovely touch and the perfect compliment to the summer heat, while we were perusing the menus trying to decide which items to order.
If the sangria wasn’t enough to cool us down, Oceans 234 Beverage Coordinator Juan Chacon stopped by to drop off their signature Froze to the table (Frozen Rosè — we mean really?!? Could the day get any better). If you haven’t tried Froze yet you need to literally drop everything your doing and run there — physically sprint because it is the best thing we have ever had…not to mention apparently they were the first restaurant in the area to be serving up this little frozen slice of heaven!
So while we were clinking our glasses and passing around the four signature vino classics we put in a order of Blue Crab Claws — melted in butter with red chili flakes and garlic served with dipping bread … HELLO… how sexy is that.
We also chose the Mezze Platter a trio of hummus, charred baba ganoush and a bright cucumber salad — mostly to set off the amount of butter we were about to consume but also because it was the perfect trio — similar to us 😉 The mezze platter is a modern twist on your tradition greek dips. The baba ganoush was clearly charred to perfection and melted as soon as it hit your lips. We called this one fork to mouth — no pita needed — seriously it was that good.
Last minute we decided to dive into something from the raw bar, with a great recommendation from our server Joe and we ended up trying the Tuna Poke which was totally delicious and aesthetically pleasing. The best part about the poke was the South Florida twist on the Hawaiian classic — instead of serving the poke al a carte or with rice this dish was served up nicely with plantain chips. If you want to know the way to the #SoooBoca girls hearts give us any type of chip for dipping and you’ve got our full attention.
As we munched, talked and sipped, Chef William, Oceans 234 executive chef came out to greet us and answer any questions we had. William is a Florida native, growing up just around the corner from Oceans 234 in Lighthouse Point. He has been in the food scene for over 18 years, he enjoys curating new recipes and is relishing the development of Oceans 234 current menu. As a meat and potatoes guy he suggested we try out their seasonal steak the Cajun’d Ribeye and the Pesto & Tomato Roasted Snapper with zoodles. We were wowed!
The rib-eye was seasoned perfectly and cooked to a warm medium-rare, while the snapper was dotted perfectly with sauce and laid delicately atop the zoodle mountain. Both dishes were hearty yet gentle and extremely elevated. We threw some grilled cauliflower and crispy brussel sprouts in the mix to get our daily dose of vegetables, and trust us when we say this was a delectable choice.
As our meals and cocktails came to a close, it is safe to say we would be waddling out of the restaurant — but just as we were about to pack up our belongings and our full tummys, Joe brought over the dessert menu. Whelp … As you can imagine we did not have enough will power to say no — so two coffees and a blood orange creme brulë later we were in fact, waddling out of Oceans 234, leaving the beautiful beach scene, amazing hospitality and chic restaurant behind us.
What can we say except dining at Oceans 234 was #soooboca delightful — it really is one of our favorite spots to buzz by for lunch, dinner, dessert or just a happy hour with friends. The food is always fresh and excellent, the service is impeccable and the atmosphere on the water is just what the heart desires. Thank you to Danielle Rosse, William Middleton, Juan Chacon, Shanine Dorta, our amazing server Joe and the entire Oceans 234 team for making our day oh sooo very special!
Live, Love and Bee ???
The #SoooBoca Girls! xo
This favorite local destination restaurant is located right on the the Atlantic ocean in Deerfield Beach. Minutes from #SoooBoca by the way! Open for lunch, dinner and the happiest of hours. Kitchen closes at 11 pm on Friday and Saturday.
Don't forget to check out Oceans 234 Beach Club membership!
Danielle and her team are community minded and host events throughout the year so check click on the Events tab here to see how you can give back too at one of their seasational events.
An award winning Realtor with RE/Max based in Boca Raton, servicing South Florida buyers and sellers including seniors moving, probate property sales and divorce transitions. I am social media maven and love to show real estate agents and business owners how to make their business “buzz” via Facebook and Instagram posts and videos (especially if they are on a shoe string budget) to market and brand their biz. Graduate of the University of Florida, College of Journalism with a degree in Advertising.
I’m Kye a 20-something year old blogger who has been flying the friendly skies for the last three years and backpacking to cover as much of this beautiful earth as possible. I am up to 27 countries by independent travel and close to 15 more through my job as a flight attendant! I’m an adventure seeker and love getting the nitty gritty of a city. I’m happiest when I’m on the road eating and learning about the places I visit! Follow me along my journey and ask questions along the way! If you like what you’re reading be sure to leave a comment or drop in on my contact page to send me a private message! I’m happy to answer any traveling questions you may have! Graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University, Hospitality.
I am Halle Bellisari – owner and creator of Halle Alessia Photography. I am a natural light portrait, wedding, and lifestyle photographer based in Southeast and Southwest Florida. Photography has allowed me to focus on captivating the life we live through the soul of my subjects. I adore helping folks free their mind and express themselves through my photos as I capture the true art of observation. Always inspired by life and the ever-changing disposition that comes with each day, my excitement continues to flourish. I am enchanted to grow this bright, bold, and blooming passion of mine. I hope, with me, you are able to explore the light and love of my photo journey! Lets Chat! Graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University, Public Relations.
Oceans 234 hosted #SoooBoca for the tasting and our meal was free of charge.
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How is your roof? How old is it? Does it need to be replaced or repaired?
Does your kitchen need to be updated entirely or perhaps you need to replace the counters, get an updated appliance package, declutter counters, or add new cabinets (you can also resurface/paint old cabinets).
Bathrooms need to be updated too with comfort height toilets, newer vanities and walk in showers.
Replace carpet with hard floors like tile, wood or laminate.
Fresh coat of paint inside and outside, change out or paint your front door, add hurricane shutters or hurricane impact windows.
How old is that A/C? Is it time for a new one that is energy efficient? Add a programmable thermostat.
Outside curb appeal is very important. Have old trees and shrubs trimmed and add low upkeep landscaping.
Does your pool need a fresh look? Is it chipped or stained?
Get a professional opinion from a contractor, realtor or stager.
Hello! Thank you for buzzing by this website. As a licensed Realtor based in Boca Raton at Real Broker, LLC I live, work and play in South Florida and the South Florida real estate market. I have lived here for 40 years and raised my daughters here. I know this area like the back of my own hand!
There are sooo many fabulous things to do here in Boca like visiting Mizner Park Boca Raton, Red Reef Park Boca Raton, visit an amazing Boca Raton beach plus you can check out Boca Raton upcoming events and local calendars at the Buzz in Boca page.
What does that mean to you s a Realtor with a referral or a customer buying or selling here? It means I can assist you with your home purchase or sale in Boca Raton from Palm Beach county to Broward county!
What would you like to know about our real estate market? How can I be of assistance to you?
I am a firm believer that a real estate agent in today’s market should have the mindset of a marketer and must have the skill set to promote your property via the MLS, real estate websites available, e-mail blasts as well as social media channels, YouTube, Linkedin, Facebook and Instagram at the very least as well as use video marketing such as Facebook LIVE and Instagram Lives and stories to showcase listed homes and communities.
Follow me my YouTube Channel for updates on the Boca Raton and South Florida lifestyle including real estate tours!
If you have special circumstances like a property in probate, parents or seniors downsizing or a divorce situation where there is real estate involved I have training in these specific niches and work with many attorneys and professionals that entrust me with their clients to sell the property and coordinate clean outs, moves, estate sales, and anything to do with the property.
In addition if you have a parent or loved one needing or wanting to sell their property head over to Downsizing Made Simple and Get your FREE 5 Easy Steps To Downsizing & FREE Property Valuation Report!
If you are local and own a home when was the last time you checked how much you pay in property taxes? Time to get your home value report? Click here for your home value report!
If you have any questions about the real estate market here please reach out to me for all of your real estate needs.
About Michele Bellisari
Michele is a South Florida Realtor, based in Boca Raton, Florida, serving surrounding cities, and the founder of #Soooboca Lifestyle and Media. If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in Boca Raton and any of the surrounding cities let her help you out! Thinking of purchasing a vacation home? Michele blogs, vlogs, posts and shares all things Boca Raton, South Florida & Beyond from events, people, food, travel, home decor, fashion, beauty and real estate! You can find more at www.soooboca.com and on all the socials @soooboca. Information in this post should be verified with your accountant, attorney and or financial planner as well as the state of Florida. Information in posts should be verified independently. Information deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
#SoooBoca attended The Wedding Showcase at the iconic and historic event venue The Addison build in 1926 by famous architect Addison Mizner in fabulous Downtown Boca. It truly was a brides dream event in a romantic induced setting under the famous Addison banyan trees that are 100+ years old!
It’s all about the appliances baby! They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder but whats does that mean when it comes to your kitchen, laundry rooms and household appliances? It’s time for the Appliance Wars!
Since coming to Boca in 1978 (my father brought the infamous Waterboggan Waterslide to Lighthouse Point during that time) we have enjoyed all that Boca has to offer. Amazing beaches, shopping, restaurants, schools, friendships, charitable organizations, business and lifestyle!
Downtown Boca is a 344-acre, pedestrian-friendly district of shops, businesses, restaurants and living spaces. It was here that famed 1920’s architect Addison Mizner established his signature Spanish-Mediterranean style. The magnificent Mizner Park, one of the earliest successful mixed-use developments in the United States, was named after the famous architect, known for traveling between Boca and Palm Beach with his mischievous pet monkey, Jonnie Brown.
WHAT SETS OUR DOWNTOWN APART?
•Downtown Boca received not one, but 2! International Downtown Association (IDA) Merit Awards for our annual Brazilian Beat Festival and our Pedestrian Promenade and Sanborn Square Arches
•The American Planning Association named Plaza Real one of its Top 10 Great Public Spaces in the US
•Movoto called Boca Raton one of the Top Five Best Dressed Small Cities (number two, to be precise)
•The League of American Bicyclists recognized us among just 11 other cities in Florida as one of the great Bicycle Friendly Communities
We’re home to a full menu of annual festivals, from the weeklong Festival of the Arts in the spring to the spicy, sensual Brazilian Beat each fall. More than a dozen cultural attractions and art galleries call Downtown Boca home, including the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum, the Boca Museum of Art, and Mizner Park Amphitheater.
With an ongoing commitment to beautiful aesthetics, promising business opportunities, and pedestrian-friendly initiatives, it’s easy to see why we are Boca’s beauty spot. Downtown Boca, come early and stay late.
Check out the Downtown Boca Events that are happening weekly, monthly and annually!
Keep following here for updates on the Downtown Boca Buzz …Like the restaurant announcements of Louie Bossi’s Ristorante Bar Pizzeria coming to our Downtown along with Juniors Restaurant.
We have the iconic The Mandarin Oriental Hotel and Residences opening later in 2016 with 164 hotel rooms and suites, 100 condominiums connected by a skybridge, rooftop restaurant with outdoor terrace and bar (that for sure will be a hot spot), a rooftop pool, a spa, a lobby lounge, a cake shop and a club lounge. It also will have a 4,500-square-foot ballroom and several smaller conference rooms.
The Hyatt Place Boca Raton is at the corner of Palmetto and US1 and has 200 rooms, will include an 8,000 square foot restaurant, as well as 4,000 square feet of space designated for meetings and conferences.
Keep following the Buzz to see updates on local and Downtown Boca happenings!
So much going on in Downtown Boca and Boca Raton…if you currently own property click on this link to get your FREE report on Your Own Home’s Value! Go ahead…click:)
Great article on Single Women in the real estate market! One thing I warn my buyers about is third parties like well-meaning friends or family members who might also have a little envy issues that you are able to buy your first home or condo. It may skew the feedback you get from them. Just food for thought. If you want a fabulous buying experience, connect with us via text, email or through our website at The Bellisari Real Estate Group!
DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 02, 2016
Since the early 1990s, single women have outnumbered their male counterparts, snatching up real estate at nearly double the rate, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. But this year they’re on a roll, and experts don’t expect that to stop anytime soon.
Single women accounted for 15 percent of all home buyers—the second largest segment of home buyers behind married couples, according to NAR’s 2015 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. Many experts predict their numbers will continue this increase in coming years, particularly as their average incomes have significantly risen over the last few years.
The median age of single female home buyers is 50, according to NAR. The majority are drawn to single-family homes with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Location matters, too. “They often want to buy to be close to friends or family,” says Jessica Lautz, NAR’s managing director of survey research and communications.
Mary MacDiarmid, a broker with @properties in Chicago, told The Chicago Tribune she’s worked with several single women purchasing condos. She says about a decade ago, this type of clientele routinely brought their parents to showings. Now, she says they do it on their own: “They’re not looking for someone else’s approval.”
Source: “2016 Home Buying: All About the Single Ladies?” The Kansas City Star (Feb. 19, 2016) and “Single Women Are Big Homebuyers in Chicago,” Chicago Tribune (Feb. 28, 2016)
Check out what women in the Boca area are up to HERE
