Innkeepers, Colleen and John Rinaldi have been proud owners the Four-Diamond Sabal Palm House B&B since April 2003. Both are originally from NYC. Colleen graduated NYU-Stern School and was an International Equity Trader, who now prepares morning muffins and afternoon tea along with her home-baked delights served daily to B&B guests. John graduated from St. John's University in Staten Island, NY and Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio, practiced Personal Injury Law in Ohio and New York, and now prepares a delicious gourmet breakfast every morning. “We tell guests that this is the only place you can be served by an attorney and enjoy it.”
Mango Inn and Sabal Palm House Bed & Breakfast are proud to participate in the Parrot Cove Neighborhood Home and Garden Tour in Lake Worth on March 7, 2010
March 2, 2010
On March 7, 2010 from 2pm – 6pm The Parrot Cove Neighborhood Association presents The 2010 Home and Garden Tour. You are invited to stroll through the beautiful Lake Worth neighborhood and visit nine beautifully restored historic homes, 2 amazingly lovely Bed & Breakfasts and an old history laden church. After seeing inside relax in lush gardens and linger for some appetizers, champagne or wine and non-alcoholic drinks.
This self-guided walking tour of about seven blocks takes you through the Parrot Cove historic neighborhood within walking distance to trendy downtown Lake Worth shops and restaurants. Sabal Palm House at 109 N. Golfview and The Mango Inn at 128 N Lakeside Drive are both part of the tour.
The Sabal Palm House B&B owners Colleen and John Rinaldi will be serving Tiramisu from local restaurant Rustico Italiano as well as some homemade cookies made by Colleen. “We are excited to show everyone how wonderful our area is and are grateful to have such wonderful neighbors willing to share their homes,” said Colleen.
You can reach Judi Flynn and Debbie & Bill Null at The Mango Inn by calling 888-626-4619 or see their website www.mangoinn.com. The Sabal Palm House B&B website is www.sabalpalmhouse.com or call John and Colleen Rinaldi at 888-722-2572.
Tickets for the Parrot Cove 2008 Home Tour are $20/person in advance or $25/person at the door. Tickets are available online at www.parrotcove.org or by calling 561-586-8612 or simply call the Sabal Palm House. Guests must be 21 or older to attend.
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:: Sunday, February 21, 2010 5:00 PM
What a great weekend for the 2010 Lake Worth Street Painting Festival. We had beautiful weather with a warm ocean breeze, good food and fantastic live music. Thank you to all the other sponsors especially Maryanne and Bruce Webber from Webber Galleries and White Apron Catering for the delicious food at the VIP Tent.
"Lake Worth is now filled from sunrise to the wee hours with venues that would have appealed to Arthur Godfrey, Xavier Cugat, Lady Gaga or all three. There’s an old-school French restaurant, a Jewish deli, Havana-inspired cafés, surfer bars, gay clubs and more than one Irish pub.
Every generation of cool people is served: There’s a kava bar for hipsters, Birkenstock distributor for hippies and medical-supply stores for those with new hips. Coolness, of course, has little to do with age — as noted in a visit to The Cottage, a bar-and-outdoors restaurant that attracts a diverse clientele. At one table, a group of Medicare beneficiaries were drinking, laughing and carrying on. At another, a trio of pretty young women sat somberly, as they checked their makeup.
:: Wednesday, February 3, 2010 10:00 AM
Today is Norman Rockwell's Birthday. Yesterday I went to the wonderful exhibit "American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell" at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. I loved seeing 20th Century American history through the stories told in Rockwell's paintings and prints. Rockwell showed some of the best of everyday American life (a Day in the Life of a Little Girl) as well as some of our not so wonderful moments (Problem we all Live With). In today's day of the Internet and blogs, it was wonderful to see Rockwell's beautiful way of telling a story without words. Norman Rockwell is a wonderful artist and we are proud to have one of our rooms named after him. See our Norman Rockwell Room.
Day in the Life of a Little Girl
Problem we all Live With
:: Monday, February 1, 2010 4:00 PM
Today we were honored to be visited by
Claudine Laabs. Claudine is a well-known Everglades photographer that "paints with light, capturing the magic of nature with her lens." She has spent most of her career photographing prolifically in the Everglades, the Amazon, and more recently in the rainforests of Panama and gives slide presentations of her photography, and leads birding and photo expeditions throughout Florida's wetlands
She will be hosting an "Afternoon in the Park-Everglades National Park" this Thursday, February 4, 2010 departing at Noon and returning at 7PM. For more info call 561-655-9779.
Also, do not miss Claudine at the 11th Annual Everglades Day this Saturday February 6th at 10 AM. This is a free event at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge at U.S. 441/State Road 7, 2 miles south of Boynton Beach Blvd. For more information on the natural beauty of Palm Beach County and south Florida, please see our Ecotourism Page
:: Sunday, January 24, 2010 5:30 PM
Today we had a wonderful day watching some of the world's premier equestrian competitors at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in the lovely Village of Wellington in Palm Beach County, FL, just 12 miles west from the Sabal Palm House Bed and Breakfast.
It was amazing to watch the wonderful partnership of horse and rider in the thrills of jumping on a January afternoon while basking in South Florida sunshine. The Showgrounds and The Stadium, cover more than 150 acres offering equestrian competition and entertainment that cannot be found anywhere in the world. There are galleries, wine and coffee bars, upscale and casual eateries and comfortable outdoor seating where you can watch all the beautiful four-legged and two-legged creatures go by.
:: Saturday, January 23, 2010 11:00 AM
We are proud to announce that we have been selected as a favorite place on Google. Google users found the Sabal Palm House B&B listing more than any other business in our area. Over 100,000 businesses were identified as Favorite Places, representing less than 1% of the 28 million U.S. businesses. Google's standards for selecting businesses are as selective or more selective than other companies which have run similar initiatives.
On the bottom right of the picture above you will see a QR Code which is a matrix code (or two-dimensional bar code) created by Japanese corporation Denso-Wave in 1994. The 'QR' is derived from 'Quick Response', as the creator intended the code to allow its contents to be decoded at high speed." It as a barcode that you can scan quickly with many phones including: iPhone, Blackberry, the Motorola Droid, phones that run on the Android operating system, and more that have applications available for scanning the bar code. Depending on the phone and your service provider, the app may already be installed on the phone, or you may need to download it from your phone's application store. Your phone will also need to have a camera in order to scan the code. Click here to see our Google Listing. For more information on how Google Local Business decals work see this YouTube Video
:: Saturday, December 27, 2009 8:00 PM
Our good friends and neighbor's Dorothy and Ben made this video starring our Scottish Terrier Willie (aka William of the Lake) wishing John a Happy Birthday!
:: Saturday, December 12, 2009 8:00 PM
The Lake Worth "Light Up The Night" Holiday Parade was FANTASTIC. A great crowd was out to see Lake Worth's first evening parade. The floats were amazing and the marching bands were wonderful. Thank you Lake Worth for putting on a great show!
:: Thursday, December 10, 2009 12:30 PM
On Tuesday the Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management met with the Lake Worth City Commission and our residents regarding the wonderful Snook Islands Natural Area. By the end of 2010, the Snook Islands will have a floating dock system with piers capable of accommodating up to 8 boats including a water taxi. We are very excited to have such a wonderful environmentally friendly project happening in front of the Sabal Palm House Bed and Breakfast, which is listed as a kayak-friendly place to stay on The Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail. Please see our Ecotourism page with more information on how we want to attract more guests to Palm Beach County's wonderful natural areas and activities.
We are happy to host Rebbetzin Shaina Stolik for the next six Tuesdays for Tea & Torah. Enjoy delicious kosher pastries and teas here at the Sabal Palm House Bed and Breakfast as you delight in the company of friends and gain an appreciation for the insight and wisdom of the Torah. RSVP required. For more information please call Shaina Stolik at 561-351-1633 or go to the Chabad of South Palm Beach website: http://www.chabadofsouthpalmbeach.org/templates/events.htm.
Palm Beach County’s Sabal Palm House Bed & Breakfast awarded AAA Four Diamonds for Eleven Consecutive Years.
December 8, 2009
AAA has awarded its 2010 Four-Diamond rating to the Sabal Palm House Bed & Breakfast in Lake Worth, FL for an 11th consecutive year. With views of the Lake Worth Municipal Golf Course and the Intracoastal Waterway, this B&B is only a half mile from the Atlantic Ocean, within walking distance to trendy Lake Worth shops and restaurants and a short drive to Palm Beach and Worth Avenue. Guests can choose among seven romantic rooms named after and decorated in the style of famous artists such as Renoir and Michelangelo and include the finest luxury linens and amenities. All rooms have private baths with two rooms, including a luxurious two-room suite, offer romantic whirlpool spa tubs for two.
Since 2003, owners and innkeepers Colleen and John Rinaldi have been welcoming guests to the comforts of home along with complimentary breakfast in the morning, fresh-baked treats in the the afternoon, evening turn-down service, bottled water, beverages and wine, and the latest technology with free WiFi accessibility, flat panal HD TVs and DVDs.
Colleen prepares homemade muffins in the morning and afternoon tea along with home-baked delights served daily to B&B guests. John, a former personal injury attorney, prepares a delicious gourmet breakfast every morning. “We joke with guests that this is the only place you can be served by an attorney and enjoy it,” said Colleen. “We love the tropical weather. Our location in downtown Lake Worth is close to the beach, great restaurants, antique shops and art galleries.” said John.
The 1936 two-story luxury B&B is one of only two B&Bs from Orlando to Miami to receive four diamonds from AAA and joins an elite circle of Four Diamond winners with only four percent of the estimated 31,000 AAA-rated lodgings attaining this high level of excellence. AAA stated that “the most notable trend represented is the industry-wide shift to residential-inspired design and amenities in response to guests' desire for a lodging experience more reminiscent of home.”
Sabal Palm House Bed and Breakfast’s affordable rates range from $145 – $265 until April 30, 2010 and $115 - $199 from May 1 – November 15, 2010. They also provide AAA discounts as well as romantic specials. Reservations can be made easily online at www.sabalpalmhouse.com or by calling John and Colleen at 888-722-2572.
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:: Sunday, December 6, 2009 8:00 AM
The Palm Beaches Marathon was today. What an exciting event and this was the first year the runners came through the City of Lake Worth at mile 6. Runners were able to experience our quaint neighborhoods, Municipal Golf Course, Bryant Park, and our three established historic neighborhoods of College Park, Eden Place and Parrot Cove. The course took advantage of the area’s magnificent, tree-line historic neighborhoods, while incorporating over 65% of scenic waterfront vistas, and the Sabal Palm House B&B at mile 7.
The runners and their cheerleaders in front of the Sabal Palm House B&B
:: Saturday, December 5, 2009 10:00 PM
Tonight we watched to the Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade from the Crab House Restaurant in Jupiter. What a great location to view the end of the parade and the wonderful fireworks with the Jupiter Lighthouse in the background.
:: Thursday, December 3, 2009 12:30 PM
The Sabal Palm House B&B is ready for the holiday season. Willie has visited Santa at Paws on the Avenue, the stockings have been hung with care, and we are looking forward to spoiling guests during this festive season with a place where they can just relax over a cup of tea and homemade cookies.
:: Thursday, November 26, 2009 11:00 AM
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Wishing everyone a safe, healthy and happy Thanksgiving Day! If you need a quick and easy dessert try our delicious Pumpkin Bread. Click here for recipe.
:: Saturday, November 21, 2009 2:00 PM
Today, the OCEANSIDE FARMERS MARKET returned its original venue, at Lake Worth Beach, leaving its downtown Lake Worth summer home on North J Street—just in time to supply fresh and fabulous fixings for the Thanksgiving feast. Oceanside Farmers Market, now in its fourth successful year, features an abundant selection of locally grown organic vegetables; artisan breads, flatbreads and specialty desserts, sold by the bakers; an aromatic array of potted gourmet herbs, including lemon chives, spicy and variegated oregano and purple basil; locally prepared pickles, and relishes; an assortment of flavored goat cheese, elaborate hand-decorated cookies and more. For the gardener, there are certified citrus and fruit trees, vivid vanda and specialty collector’s orchids and Bonzai and Palm Trees, as well as garden statuary, resting benches and side tables of iron & glass. For more information call
561.547.3100 or Visit Web Site
Left is a wonderful display of fresh fruits and vegetables from right here in South Florida. We bought some local honey and locally prepared pickles. YUMMY . Below is just another day in paradise surrounded by sunshine and fresh flowers in late November.
This weekend we enjoyed some of the many attractions here in Palm Beach County. Friday night we went to City Place and heard a great band that played everything from Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, and Miami Sound Machine. On Sunday we enjoyed downtown Lake Worth with the Lake Worth Art League Outdoor show.
Left is the beautifully lit and festive City Place in West Palm Beach, FL. Below is Colleen and Willie enjoying the beautiful art work from the Lake Worth Art League in Cultural Plaze in Downtown Lake Worth.
Today was an absolutely beautiful Fall day in South Florida--85 degrees and sunny. We took a lovely drive up to the Riveria Beach Marina and said hello to Mark at Blue Water Powerboat Rentals. They provide brand new boats and jetskis that our guests can rent to go out on the calm intracoastal waters or the beautiful blue gulfstream waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
While up north, we went across the Blue Heron Bridge to Singer Island and had a drink at the Sailfish Marina Restaurant overlooking the Intracoastal and Peanut Island. What a great day!
Riveria Beach Marina and Blue Water Powerboat Rentals Jetski:
Today we took a 40 minute drive down to Ft. Lauderdale to visit the lovely Bonnet House Museum and Gardens. The Bonnet House was built by Frederic Clay Bartlett in 1920 and is a wonderful example of Florida in the early part of the 20th century. The Bartletts were artists, and our visit gave us many ideas for the artistically-inspired Sabal Palm House B&B's gardens and rooms.
As owners of a bed and breakfast, we share our guests love of travel and exploration of new places. We recently returned from a wonderful trip to Paris where we found some of the original paintings we have at our inn. We explored the city, found great local restaurants and traveled to Monet's home just outside of Paris where we found a bed and breakfast in the French countryside. We had to stop in and meet the owners to share stories. It is amazing how similar we all are. As much as we enjoy traveling, we love coming home to Palm Beach. We realize how lucky we are to live in a place that is warm and sunny all year, has such beautiful beaches, world-class golf courses, fabulous museums and gardens and wonderful restaurants and shops. We hope to share with you some of the great things happening here in Palm Beach and to post news about the Sabal Palm House, ourselves, our guests and all the fun things happening here in South Florida. --Colleen and John Rinaldi, Owners/Innkeepers
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