Jupiter Artificial Reef Program Receives Donation from Kenny Chesney Foundation
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Local area foundation, the Andrew Harris Foundation received a significant donation from the No Shoes Reefs Project. Jupiter resident, Andrew “Red” Harris, was a talented young man. He was struck while snorkeling June 8, 2014. This partnership between Building Conservation Trust, Coastal Conservation Associations’ National Habitat Program, and Country Superstar Kenny Chesney and ENGEL Coolers will be known as the Andrew “Red” Harris No Shoes Reef project of 2016.
The foundation will donate 15 of the "lagoon coral head" modules to Palm Beach County for placement on the popular Phil Foster Park Snorkeling Trail. There will be numbered plaques, which will help “snorkelers navigate the trail, avoid the channel and improve safety.” This reef…
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Take a stroll, walk, jog, roller blade, or bike ride, along the Intracoastal waterway. The Lake Trail in Palm Beach is a traffic-free bike and walking path that follows the intercoastal waterway where you can appreciate different architectural styles of beautiful Palm Beach waterfront homes, owned by Palm Beach's more affluent families and celebrities. Enjoy gorgeous manicured gardens, historical places, beautiful private yachts, and fabulous views of West Palm Beach's newly revamped waterfront, along Flagler Drive. The Town of Palm Beach is the barrier island east of West Palm Beach inhabited by the rich and famous.
The Lake Trail stretches along the west side of the island from Worth Avenue (in the south) to Indian Road (in the north). The…
Sailfish Splash Waterpark will open its gates at no charge to Martin County residents on Thursday, August 11 from 10:30am - 5:00pm. Residents need to bring a valid form of ID that shows a Martin County address.
Sailfish Splash Waterpark is a state-of-the-art complex, conveniently located in Stuart, Florida. It provides a unique and rich setting for aquatic recreation for all ages, which has been an essential part of Martin County’s charm. Sailfish Splash Waterpark fulfills the recreation, fitness, and competitive swimming and diving dreams of the community.
Sailfish Splash Waterpark features:
Loggerhead Marinelife Center will come to life in the Grand Court at The Gardens Mall. Turtle lovers will enjoy an interactive afternoon focusing on their favorite reptile at the fifth annual Loggerhead Marinelife Day on Saturday, August 20 from 11:00am to 4:00pm. There will be presentations on turtles and marine life that are both fun and educational. The exhibition will feature different interactive stations based on research, rehabilitation, education and conservation themes. There will be a special appearance by Loggerhead Marinelife Center's mascot, Fletch. The event is open to the public at no charge. The Gardens Mall will donate a percentage of the day's sales logged at the Information Desk back to Loggerhead Marinelife…
The 2016 Summer Olympics is a major international multi-sport event being hosted in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio is the first South American city to host the Summer Olympics during the country's winter season. Rio 2016 will run from August 5, 2016 to August 21, 2016. More than ten thousand athletes from over 200 countries are participating. Athletes will compete in sports like swimming, diving, gymnastics, equestrian, various martial arts, soccer/football, weightlifting, wrestling and much more.
The Rio 2016 opening ceremony will take place at the world famous football (soccer) Maracanã Stadium on August 5th. The ceremony includes welcoming speeches, hoisting of the flags and the parade of athletes with an artistic performance to showcase the…
