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Given the choice, most of us want to stay in our homes. Sometimes, people need help to remain at home. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.

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“There are so many nursing homes to choose from, with their guidance I was able to find the right facility for my mother, right away. I would highly recommend them to any family or friends in need of their services.”

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“Steve and Claudia at Always Best Care Senior Services were just awesome in how they provided at home care for my mother Carmen. Starting with the initial consultation by Steve to learn about mom's personal care needs to the follow-up visit of a registered nurse to the eventual placement of a compassionate caregiver; every step of their service was well thought out and they truly delivered on providing a level of care for mom that exceeded our families (and mom's) expectations. It can be very nerve racking to find and leave your loved one with a caregiver but this company gets that and they were just fantastic. Thank you Always Best Care!”

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“ABC has provided the essential care and support my dad needed after hospitalization and chemo treatments. I have peace of mind knowing they are supporting him.”

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“I have been utilizing Always Best Care Senior Services for 2 years to care 24/7 for my elderly parents. I am very pleased with their services. The Owners and Office Staff bend over backwards to make sure that there is always coverage, to alert my parents Caregiver Team of any requests that I make, to advise me when there is an issue with my parents or their dog. The Caregiver Team working with my parents are all compassionate and caring, knowledgeable and skilled. Sadly, my Father passed away in the fall of 2020. Each of their Caregivers, the Owners and the Office Staff expressed to me that they would like to attend his memorial service when we are able to have it. During the weeks he was slipping away, the Caregiver team not only took care of my parents, they looked after me, gently reminding me to eat, rest or take a break. They truly care not only for my parents, but for all our family. I can’t begin to express what a comfort it has been to have them caring for my parents, especially during the pandemic when visits are prohibited. They are my eyes and ears. Working intimately with my parents, the Caregivers are very tuned in to even subtle changes. If you are in the market and looking for a senior services/home health care company, I strongly urge you to reach out to Always Best Care Senior Services. You’ll be happy you did.”

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“If you want quality care for yourself or your loved ones, Steve and his time are the best, don’t waste your time looking elsewhere. As an estate planning attorney, I have recommended clients to Steve who have been very happy with his team. Steve and his team went above and beyond for one specific client of mine that had a very complex situation, and I am eternally grateful to them. I only hope I can continue to work together with him - Steve and his team are dedicated to making sure you are comfortable, happy and safe. My favorite part about Always Best Care is that all of their staff are TRAINED EMPLOYEES WITH CONTINUING EDUCATION - NOT INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS!”

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“Always best care is a top notch senior services company. They go above and beyond with their clients and treat them as if they are family. If you are looking for a great family oriented team to help take care of your love one look no further. Give Always best care a call you will not be disappointed!!”

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“Highly recommended! All the staff is very professional and courteous”

Ryan N.
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“Steve and his team were amazing. As my father’s Parkinson’s progress, we were in need of home health care desperately. Steve and his nurse came to our home, assess the situation, and set up a schedule to accommodate our needs. I would highly recommend them to any family or friends in need of their services.”

Claudine P.
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“Steven and his team are superior in caring for aging friends and family. The most important thing is having people who you can trust with your family.”

Allison T.
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“Steve and his team will take superior care of your loved ones.”

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“Steve Snell and Staff of Always Best Care Senior Services have been amazingly responsive, helpful and worked diligently to make sure my clients needs were met! Can't praise them enough. The case was staffed immediately and overseen at all levels. Thank you for Always providing the Best Care!”

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“I have worked with, and explored working with, various agencies and registries in the Palm Beach County area. I am picky. Always Best Care is qualitatively a notch above every other organization I've encountered. Responsive. Amiable. Professional. The aide, Islande, who has worked with my mom is top-notch for our needs. And . . . I have no doubt Steve (the agency's owner) and his staff would strive to find someone else, if it hadn't been a fit. If you are looking for Nursing Care, I strongly recommend giving Always Best Care a chance. BTW: It is important to understand that working with an Nursing Agency (like Always Best Care), means the staff are employees, not independent contractors (as they are when working through a Nursing Registry). An Agency is vested in having good employees, and a good agency wants you to be happy. But even all Agencies are not created equal. I worked with one (Alternative Health Care) where aides did not always show up! That was painful and incredibly stressful, and the manager and other higher-up staff didn't give a hoot.”

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“I wish there were more that five stars. I can not say enough about the experience we have had in working with Always Best Care Senior Services. Not only were they extremely receptive to our needs, available immediately to every call, text or email, compassionate and kind...every single employee was better than the next. My Dad's recent death and my mothers recent surgery (with complications) requiring extra care was a traumatic time for our family. The care she received was beyond skilled and professional. We knew she was in trusting, caring hands. She was happy. I have recommended ABC to others and they have had the same experience. Do not hesitate to reach out to them if you are in need. I highly recommend them. I know I will be reaching out to Steven and Claudia the next time I am in need. My family and I are extremely grateful.”

Donna H.
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“Fabulous experience with Always Best Care. Treated my 90 year old Father in Law with dignity and respect. We actually had fun with his aides and they were helpful and kind.”

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“I am very glad to have chosen ABC Senior Services to get us through a very difficult time when my parents finally reached the end of their independent lifestyles at age 96 and 97. Scheduling was difficult and sometimes changes were made last minute, but ABC came through as well as could be expected. Despite losing his wife of 37 years, my father is currently doing very well back north in an assisted living facility. Thank you ABC for the compassion you expressed throughout the 4 months you were there for us.”

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“Always Best Care is a great company who goes above and beyond for their clients. My mother fell at my brothers home in Connecticut and I called Steve Snell for some guidance. Even though Steve is in Florida he was able to get my family connected with a representative in Connecticut immediately. Thank you Steve!”

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“ABC goes to great lengths to get to know their clients in order to provide the best possible match with ABC’s in home care providers. The aides blend into the home environment with professionalism, compassion and helpfulness. They are unobtrusive but available at all times. As a primary caregiver I wish I started with them years ago.”

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“Extremely friendly and professional. I was very comfortable leaving my loved one in their care.”

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“Great, helpful, supportive service! I tried others, but ANC is the beat!”

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“Experiencing using ABC is the best you will find anywhere. The owners and employees are there for one reason and that is to make their clients happy with their caregivers. I have never seen such compassion from an agency. I am the client, so I know what to look for and the caregivers they recommend. Would be happy to talk to anyone with questions. Thanks”

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“Always Best Care's caregivers and office staff are the best I have dealt with.”

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“I can't say enough about how much ABC has helped both our parents and our family. Their name -- Always Best Care -- is clearly their guiding principle! From the highest level administration (Stephen and Beverly) to the amazing caregivers and schedulers -- the entire staff have been responsive and attentive from day one. They have been unfailingly respectful, caring, professional and competent. They were flexible and kind when my mother became terminally ill. And readily available and again responsive when we reinitiated services for my father. Their attentiveness and professionalism is reflected in the amazingly kind, competent and resourceful caregiving staff. Their exceptional caregivers have allowed us peace of mind, knowing that our Dad is getting great support from reliable providers who readily alert us of any matters that need attention. I highly recommend ABC!”

Carla R.
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“Always Best Care has been wonderful in many ways. Steve Snell, Owner and Area Representative, and Beverly Casper, RN were patient, kind and respectful while my Dad came to terms with the idea that he really did need help. They were flexible and open and that made all the difference. My Dad's aide Fabienne is responsible and caring and now more of a companion than aide. Steve and his scheduling team has been proactive about any changes that needed to occur and very good about communicating with me both by phone and email. Having them on board has lessened the worry I feel on a daily basis. My mother had a prolonged illness and through the years we dealt with many health care agencies. The attention and care we have received from Always Best Care is, by far, the best we ever have experienced and we are very grateful to have found them.”

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“I highly recommend Always Best Care Senior Services if you have a loved one that needs personal care.”

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“Dori, is such a wonderful person and makes such an impact on everyone she is involved with.”

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How does In-home Senior Care in Palm Beach Gardens, FL work?

Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it's especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age. When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.

At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one ages, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a unfamiliar assisted living community, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

Comfort
Comfort

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them? A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old. With the help of elderly care in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.

Healthy Living
Healthy Living

Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors. Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.

Independence
Independence

For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like an assisted living community. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.

Cost and Convenience
Cost and Convenience

More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, can be less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.

With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care in Palm Beach Gardens, FL gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.

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Affordable Care Plans

In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.

Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.

At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.

In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:

Veteran's Benefits
Veteran's Benefits

Attendance and aid benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.

Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance

Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.

Private Insurance
Private Insurance

Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.

Life Insurance
Life Insurance

Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.


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During your Care Plan consultation with Always Best Care, your Care Coordinator will speak with you about in-home care costs and what options there may be to help meet your budget needs.

Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers

When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.

Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Palm Beach Gardens,FL understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.

Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.

Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:

An assessment of your senior loved one

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An in-depth discussion of the needs of your senior loved one to remain in their own home

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Reviewing a detailed Care Plan that will meet your senior loved one's needs

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Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.

When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.

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Palm Beach Gardens municipal to open new par-three course

A new 18-hole par-three course at the municipal Sandhill Crane Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, is set to open next month. “The goal was to create a fun course with as much variety as possible,” said Chad Goetz, senior designer at Nicklaus Design, who led the project. “Combined with the elevation changes, we mixed length, angles, types of shots, dry holes and wet holes to arrive at a very nice overall variety and flow between holes.”The city acquired an additional 115 acres alon...

A new 18-hole par-three course at the municipal Sandhill Crane Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, is set to open next month.

“The goal was to create a fun course with as much variety as possible,” said Chad Goetz, senior designer at Nicklaus Design, who led the project. “Combined with the elevation changes, we mixed length, angles, types of shots, dry holes and wet holes to arrive at a very nice overall variety and flow between holes.”

The city acquired an additional 115 acres alongside its existing 18-hole course and originally planned a new practice area and nine-hole course. “After exploring some options, we persuaded the city that an 18-hole par-three course might better complement their existing facilities,” said Goetz.

A single 35-acre lake was excavated to provide material to shape the course and create elevation changes of over 20 feet – a rarity for a South Florida course, according to Goetz. “The course really unfolds throughout the round as you cannot see the entire lake or course from any one location,” he said.

The Nest offers four sets of tees with holes ranging from 100 to 256 yards from the back tees and 70 to 156 yards from the front. The course is lightly bunkered for a Florida course, with Goetz highlighting the five bunkerless holes as possibly the most interesting on the course, and has been designed to be played in several ways depending on how players use the slopes.

“Almost every green has been designed with a bowl or other well-contained area to help hold shots and create possible hole-in-one pin locations,” said Goetz. “Plus, we purposefully designed some luck into the course to help unsuspecting golfers get a few more kind bounces and rolls.”

An island green nineteenth hole gives players a chance to settle bets, and practice facilities have been overhauled. They include 18 indoor practice bays with a Trackman system, target greens and bunkers designed to help players visualise shots, and a teaching area with two large tees, three USGA greens and practice bunkers. Additionally, a new 30,000 square-foot putting course has been developed, which will be open for play day and night.

“South Florida is starved for public golf – especially during the busy seasonal months, so this will be a welcome addition to local and visiting golfers,” said Goetz.

Revere Payments Is Relocating to Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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Revere Payments, in collaboration with the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County (BDB), made an exciting announcement. The company is relocating its corporate headquarters from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. This move will result in the creation of 100 new job opportunities within the next three years. Revere Payments is planning to settle into a state-of-the-art 3,800 sq. ft. build-to-suit facility, scheduled for completion in November 2023. This relocation represents a significant multi-million-dollar capital investment for Palm Beach County.

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Here are some key details about the relocation:

Revere Payments specializes in secure payment processing, handling credit, debit, and bank-to-bank transactions. It operates under the umbrella of Metrics Global Inc., a well-established global payment technology company.

During the process of relocating, Revere Payments collaborated with the Business Development Board (BDB) to establish connections with CareerSource Palm Beach County, as well as local colleges and universities. The BDB will continue to provide support to Revere Payments as it approaches the planned move-in date in the fourth quarter.

"Revere Payments protects our clients' freedom to do business while providing them with best in class payment solutions and white glove service. It makes perfect sense that we would make our home in the beautiful, thriving Palm Beaches area," said founder and CEO Wendy Kinney. "We feel so blessed by the warm welcome we have received so far and look forward to growing Revere Payments here and contributing to this wonderful community."

"The City of Palm Beach Gardens is happy to welcome the corporate headquarters of Revere Payments as the newest addition to this area's business hub. The company will provide new jobs for local residents and will continue to create a positive impact as it grows," said Mayor Chelsea Reed, City of Palm Beach Gardens.

Kelly Smallridge, the President and CEO of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County (BDB), expressed her enthusiasm for Revere Payments' decision to relocate to the City of Palm Beach Gardens. She deemed it an outstanding choice and anticipates a promising future with numerous opportunities for the county. Given the presence of more than 500 corporate headquarters in Palm Beach County, Revere Payments is expected to flourish within the fintech sector.

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The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County is the official public/private economic development organization for Palm Beach County and Enterprise Florida. Founded in 1982 as a not-for-profit corporation, our primary purpose is to attract and retain new industry, business investment, high quality jobs and workforce development through corporate relocations, expansions and international trade. During the past five years, the BDB has assisted more than 140 companies that have created or retained more than 13,110 direct jobs with average salaries greater than $80,000, resulting in more than $1.12 billion in capital investment to Palm Beach County. The BDB's highest level investor partners include Focus Financial Partners, Carrier, Florida Power & Light, Good Greek Relocation Services, LRP Media Group, HSS, Moss Construction, Stiles Nicholson Foundation, Suffolk Construction, Tampa General Hospital, Tortoise Properties, TPA Group and Wexford Real Estate Investors (WREI). Additional information can be found at the BDB's website, BDB.org.

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Man describes witnessing car flip during tornado in Palm Beach Gardens

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. —Two cars were tossed and flipped in the air on U.S.-1 during Saturday evening’s EF-2 tornado in Palm Beach Gardens.“Just saw him go flipping across in front of us, you know, the rear end of my car was starting to lift off the ground,” Jeffery O’Neill said.Related: Palm Beach Gardens tornado ranked EF...

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Two cars were tossed and flipped in the air on U.S.-1 during Saturday evening’s EF-2 tornado in Palm Beach Gardens.

“Just saw him go flipping across in front of us, you know, the rear end of my car was starting to lift off the ground,” Jeffery O’Neill said.

Related: Palm Beach Gardens tornado ranked EF2, winds of 130 mph

Jeffery O’Neill said his best friend, Zack Means, was driving one of those cars.

O’Neill and his girlfriend were in their own car on U.S.-1 and on their way to dinner when the storm hit.

“I heard it come on the radio. And you know, they said tornado warning in Palm Beach Gardens. So, I looked up and I said we should go home and seek shelter, so we did a U turn and turned around but as soon as we did a U turn and turned around, I mean within 10 seconds this thing was just on us. I mean it just happened so fast,” O’Neill said.

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O’Neill said it sounded like a train and believes the placement of the truck sitting next to him on the road saved him and his girlfriend from also being tossed as the winds picked up.

“Praise God, that truck that was beside me, I think kind of preventing us as the wind had shifted at the last minute that prevented us from, I think, from flipping over,” O’Neill said.

“The tornado came, you know, 10 feet in front of us and crossed like right in front of us. You know, and obviously flipped those guys and right in front of us. So super fortunate, you know, super grateful to God and it could have been a lot worse and I'm grateful that they're there okay, too,” O’Neill said.

EF-1 tornado hits Palm Beach Gardens leaving heavy damage

Palm Beach Gardens - The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado, with winds of up to 100 miles per hour, caused extensive damage in Palm Beach Gardens on Saturday.Residents like Stone Kershaw watched in awe as the tornado approached his apartment complex. Kershaw reported that the winds blew dumpsters and cars, snapped trees, and created a wall of white rain.Videos show the aftermath, which includes light poles ripped from the ground, downed trees, and numerous damaged vehicles. "I'm g...

Palm Beach Gardens - The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado, with winds of up to 100 miles per hour, caused extensive damage in Palm Beach Gardens on Saturday.

Residents like Stone Kershaw watched in awe as the tornado approached his apartment complex. Kershaw reported that the winds blew dumpsters and cars, snapped trees, and created a wall of white rain.

Videos show the aftermath, which includes light poles ripped from the ground, downed trees, and numerous damaged vehicles. "I'm glad to be alive. Glad no one was injured and glad we are here to live another day," said Kershaw.

The tornado also caused damage to local businesses, including Eagle Cleaners, whose facade was ripped off, leaving many employees and businesses shaken.

"It was crazy. Nothing I had ever seen. I came outside and saw cars all over the place, branches down, and ceilings off the roof. It was nuts," said Limoncello server Jennifer.

Jennifer also reported that the staff huddled together in the bathroom, then came outside to find nearly all of their vehicles were damaged.

"My pal Diego's car is destroyed, no windows. My friend Valentina has no windows. Cars are on top of each other, bushes down, tree branches down. See that palm tree over there? It's ridiculous."

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The Nest, a new par-3 course at Sandhill Crane Golf Club, opens near West Palm Beach

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - One of the most basic compliments one can give the design of a golf course is that it makes you hit every club in your bag. It's not often that a par-3 course gets close to achieving that distinction, but a brand-new golf course that opened last week near West Palm Beach comes impressively close.Laid out by Nicklaus Design, with associate Chad Goetz leading the design team, The Nest is the second golf course owned by the city of Palm Beach Gardens. The first, the 6,300-yard ...

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - One of the most basic compliments one can give the design of a golf course is that it makes you hit every club in your bag. It's not often that a par-3 course gets close to achieving that distinction, but a brand-new golf course that opened last week near West Palm Beach comes impressively close.

Laid out by Nicklaus Design, with associate Chad Goetz leading the design team, The Nest is the second golf course owned by the city of Palm Beach Gardens. The first, the 6,300-yard Sandhill Crane Golf Club, sits next door.

The Nest flies against some aspects of the recent short-course trend. Unlike many of the 9- and odd-numbered courses sprouting up at resorts and other municipalities, it rolls 18 holes deep, with a bonus island-green 19th for settling bets and acting as a chance to participate in some charitable giving. And while many of golf's smaller new playing fields are meant to minimize the number of clubs you'll need - the easier to carry a beverage of choice while you wander around - The Nest is a more substantial challenge than most of its peers, measuring just over 3,000 yards from the back tees. Most of its holes would feel right at home on most championship courses.

Completely sculpted out of flat, featureless terrain within a new, mixed-use mega-development called Avenir, The Nest ambles up, down and around the ponds that needed to be dug to provide fill dirt for shaping the course. To the routing's credit, forced carries are relatively minimal; when it does come into play, water usually flanks greens, with approach angles becoming friendlier as players move forward on the meandering tee areas. Only the 17th hole forces players to carry a lake (the island-green, bonus 19th does, too). Views across the property add a sense of grand scale, though with considerable tree plantings between many corridors, one wonders if this appealing aspect of the course will fade over time.

Shot variety is important on big and little courses alike, and Goetz and Nicklaus Design's efforts to throw a wide assortment of yardages at players pay off nicely. On a typically scorching-hot afternoon, I used 10 of the 12 clubs that sit between my driver and putter off the tees. Of these, only my 5 wood and 7 wood stayed clean for the duration of my 2-hour loop.

After two relatively benign mid-iron holes to start, things perk up at The Nest's 100-yard 3rd hole, the shortest on the course. Five bunkers ring a green with a pronounced "thumbprint" depression in the middle. As the course matures and the turf firms and tightens, hole locations in that bowl-shaped area will see their share of holes-in-one, while perimeter pins will make for tricky pars. Likewise, all of the greens will come alive over time, leading to a lot of fun and interesting approaches, chips and putts.

From The Nest's shortest hole, golfers proceed to its longest, with those playing the tips going from a 100-yarder to a 256-yard monster. The 4th compensates somewhat for raw length with a huge, bunkerless semi-blind Punchbowl green complex. Many golfers will at least consider hitting driver on this hole, but will be pleased that shots hit slightly off-line will be directed back toward the green.

The rest of the course keeps players on their toes, thanks in large part to the undulating putting surfaces with all manner of waves, humps, bowls and tiers that should help most holes play quite differently one day to the next. As the course matures and the greens firm up and gain some speed, The Nest should be good fun, especially in the winter. A 30,000-square-foot putting course, TrackMan range and pleasant, airy clubhouse with indoor and outdoor hangout areas complete the impressive facility.

The Nest helps add another fun short-course option for snowbirds and vacationing golfers in the Palm Beaches.

Green fees: $49 for 18 holes

1. Palm Beach Golf Course (a.k.a. Palm Beach Par 3)

Laid out on a rectangular tract wedged between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, the Palm Beach Par 3 has been one of the country's most scenic short courses since it opened in 1961. A 2009 renovation by Ray Floyd updated it to its current shine. Like The Nest, it is a full workout, with holes ranging from 81 to 211 yards long. $50-$75.

2. The Park West Palm - Lit 9

The brand-new Park West Palm is both a city-owned muni and a high-end country-club-for-a-day facility for outsiders, and architects Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner added a small but super-fun loop in between the big course and the driving range that reminds of their vaunted Cradle short course from Pinehurst Resort. $20.

3. PGA National Resort - The Staple

When Andy Staples overhauled the old Squire course to turn it into The Match, he devoted the corridor shared by the old first and 18th holes to the creation of a figure-8 loop of nine par threes with borderline-outrageous greens, and an optional "tee box" in a bunker on one hole. $50 for resort guests.

4. Jupiter Dunes Golf Course

A full thousand yards shorter than The Nest, Jupiter Dunes is mostly a wedge workout, though there are seven holes that tip out between 140 and 171 yards as well. The course was built in 1973 and updated in 2005. Its combination of tiny, elevated greens and dependable breezes help give the course the nickname "Little Monster." $29.

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