The 22nd Annual Craft Festival is happening this Memorial Day Weekend in Downtown Delray Beach. The event will include paintings, jewelry, glass work, pottery, and much more.

Some of the nation’s greatest craftsmen will set up shop across the Delray Beach Tennis Center where you can talk and buy from them. There will also be a green market with gourmet sauces, handmade soaps, and beautiful live orchids available for purchase.

When: Saturday, May 25th, from 10:00am to 5:00pm | Sunday, May 26th, from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Where: 201 West Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, FL

Cost: Free

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Downtown Delray Beach

Downtown Delray Beach is a retail, cultural, and residential hub. The area offers a multitude of…

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is preparing to release another sea turtle into the ocean this Wednesday, May 22nd. The sea turtle research and rehabilitation center plan on release Corwin at 10:30 am.

Corwin was found on the beach in Juno Beach in September and is a sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle. Corwin was found struggling in the surf on Juno Beach. After the staff from the center was contacted, Corwin was brought in and was underweight and in poor health. During its stay, the sea turtle received nutrition, iron and antibiotics and was closely monitored by the Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s staff. Earlier this month, Corwin was taken off of all medications and is now ready to be released back into the ocean.

The Sea Turtle Release is this…

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The annual Roar & Pour is back at Palm Beach Zoo this summer on the 4th Saturday of every month from this week through August. The event will include a Summer Grill cuisine and Tiki Bar which opens at 5:00 with beer and wine!

Every week features another band and brew. This week will be the “Absolute Queen Tribute Band,” and “Copperpoint Brewing Company,” respectively.

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When: Saturday, May 25 from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Where: Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society - 1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33405

Cost: $9.00 Adult (13+) ticket and $7.00 Child (3-12) ticket

Absolute Queen

ABSOLUTE QUEEN is a fantastic recreation of a Queen concert with all of the hits and bombast to take you back to…

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Tonight, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting its weekly Twilight Yoga at the Light.

Come and experience Yoga with Mary Veal on the Lighthouse Deck at sunset. The event occurs every Monday unless otherwise noted. The Yoga class is for all levels of yoga and all are welcomed and encouraged to join in.

The class costs $10 dollars per person and you are asked to bring your own yoga mat, a water bottle, and a flashlight. The class starts at 7 pm tonight and you are asked to meet 10 minutes prior to the start of the class at the Lighthouse Museum.

The classes are weather permitting so be sure to check their website for updates. For more information, visit their website.

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is located at 500 Captain Armour’s…

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This Thursday and Friday night you and your family can come out to the Hobe Sound Nature Center and watch as turtles lay their eggs on local beaches.

The females Loggerhead Sea Turtles will crawl out of the ocean and will carefully choose a spot to nest. She constructs a "body pit" by digging with her flippers and using her body. She will then lay her eggs; the average clutch sizes ranges from about 80 to 120 eggs. Once she is finished nesting, she will cover the eggs and return to the ocean.

This is a great event for Palm Beachers looking to experience first-hand one of the area’s signature creatures. It’s also perfect for kids looking to learn about local wildlife.

What to Expect

8:00 pm – Meet at the Nature Center to sign in. Exhibit…

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The Juno Beach Pier and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center are hosting their 5th Annual Juno Beach Pier Photo Contest. Submissions will be accepted for the perfect photo of the Juno Beach Pier until Friday, May 31st

The Juno Beach Pier is a treasured icon in Palm Beach County and the pier is used by fishermen and women, tourists and locals who just want to get a good view of the ocean or catch some of the best fish in our area.

Last year, the contest brought contestants from all over Palm Beach County and more than 80 photo submissions and the photos got over 40,000 views on Facebook.

The photos of the pier must reveal one’s own “pier-spective” of the iconic Juno Beach Pier. All submissions will be uploaded to their Facebook page for the public and the…

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The Summer Green Markets in Palm Beach Gardens have officially started on May 12th and will run until the end of September.

The Gardens Green Market is a rain or shine event and features some of the freshest fruits, vegetables, honey, herbs, homemade breads, pastries, homemade crafts and much more. The Green Market is a local farmers market and public event filled with art, entertainment and food.

The Gardens Green Markets occur every Sunday from now until September 29th at the STORE Self Storage and Wine Storage Center at 11010 N. Military Trail in Palm Beach Gardens.

The market starts at 9 am and goes until 1 pm. The market has moved indoors for the summer season and will be outdoors again in the fall.

For more information about the summer Green…

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The Palm Beaches have over 100 miles of waterways, and when you combine that with low-tide, what you get are sandbars. Sandbars are an oasis that attracts boaters from all around to form a fleeting community that drop anchor and dip their toes in the sand for a few hours of fun. Here are a few of the most popular sandbars in Palm Beach County.

Peanut Island

Now a scenic wooded island in the middle of the Lake Worth Lagoon, Peanut Island started life as a pile of sand from early 20th Century dredging projects. After 80 years, the Island has bloomed into a popular and beautiful picnic destination. North of the island, boaters will find one of the top sandbars in the area, with ample room for boats and people who want snorkel or walk around and…

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May is halfway until Halloween and this year the Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter is hosting their Halfway to Halloween party again this Saturday, May 18th. Dress up in your favorite Halloween costumes for a night of fun, baseball and candy.

The Roger Dean Stadium will magically transform into a large haunted house for the whole family. The event has been going on for a few years and has been a huge success. In addition to the giant haunted house and Halloween activities the stadium is also hosting the Palm Beach Cardinals and the Bradenton Marauders for a minor league baseball game.

The gates open at 4 pm for the event and for the Palm Beach Cardinals versus the Bradenton Marauders baseball game starting at 5:30 pm.
At the Halfway to Halloween…

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The 3rd Saturday Gourmet in Downtown Hobe Sound is a must attend for food lovers and those looking for food or something to do before they go out that night.

You can park along Dixie Highway and browse the local shops as you walk to the vendors located on Mars and Apollo Streets.

The event will feature approximately 15 different vendors including unique food trucks from all over South Florida and local crafters. The gourmet food trucks offer a wide variety of delicious cuisine as you share an evening under the stars with lots of "Hobe Sound Locals." The shops and art gallery along Dixie Highway will all be open and ready for shopping.

This event makes for a great family night and its perfect if you have kids who would rather walk around while…

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