People innately love being near the water. Just the act of looking at a body of water measurably lowers stress levels. Jupiter and several other beach towns in Palm Beach County and Martin County have made the list for the "50 Best Beach Towns To Live In" according to WalletHub. The survey and study compared and rated beach towns across the United States.

Every beach town has its pros and cons, and the ratings were based on six categories for the study. The categories were weather, safety, affordability, education, health, and quality of life. The towns and cities ranged in population and most cities and towns on the list are in the state of California or Florida. Palm Beach County and Martin County have a few beach towns that have made the list.

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Once a month, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum host a hike through their 120-acre Outstanding Natural Area. As the place where the Loxahatchee River and Indian River Lagoon come together, it has yielded signs of early cultures living along these significant waters. Step back in time and experience natural undeveloped Jupiter and Tequesta on the hike.

Open sunrise to sunset. There are two trails. Enjoy a 1.5-mile trek through the area, learning about the topography and natural history, stopping at historic points along the way including the lighthouse. The hike lasts approximately two hours. Wear hiking footwear, activewear, a hat, sunglasses, and bring a big bottle of water because you will be out in the sun.  

Children must be over age 5…

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Lunar New Year is one of the biggest international holidays with over two billion people across the globe celebrating new beginnings. Although the holiday is commonly known as Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year is celebrated by various Asian countries, regions, and cultures with different traditions and customs. Chinese New Year, Spring Festival, or the Lunar New Year, is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. Paint your own lantern to be displayed in celebration of the Lunar New Year!

To celebrate the Lunar New Year let us get crafty! Bring the kids out to the Boynton Beach Mall, 801 North Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach for the KidX Club Art-in-the-Air Lantern Painting event in…

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach is a non-profit sea turtle hospital, rehabilitation, and Research Center. The center’s mission is aimed to protect and promote the oceans ecosystems and to be one of the leading destinations to provide for injured and endangered sea turtles before being released back into the ocean.

Visit the Loggerhead Marinelife Center and you can support the sea turtles through their ‘Adopt a Sea Turtle’ program. Adopt a sea turtle and your adoption money benefits the center for the continued care and research for the sick and injured sea turtles, and to further the study of loggerhead, leatherbacks, and green sea turtles that nest along the Juno Beach and Jupiter beaches.

Through the adoption program, your money will…

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As Jupiter residents hit their stride in 2022 with new health and wellness goals, why not spend a peaceful day outdoors by the beach with friends and family? Carlin Park, located at 400 Florida A1A in Jupiter, plays host to JoJo’s Farmers Market on the fourth Saturday of every month. Visit JoJo’s Farmers Market for all your wellness and grocery needs. The next market is scheduled for February 26, 2022, between 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.

JoJo’s Farmers Market is the creation of an inspiring young woman, by the name of Riley Burns. Riley’s devotion to wellness and sustainability led her to create the monthly market. The Saturday market was named for her late mother, JoJo, who died of lung cancer in 2006. The loss of her mother inspired her to explore…

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Okeeheelee Park is a natural preserve, just west of Palm Beach, which has miles of biking, running, and hiking trails spanning across 90 acres of woods and wetlands. Okeeheelee Park is located at 7715 Forest Hill Boulevard in West Palm Beach.  Additionally, nearby the park is the public Okeeheelee Golf Course.  The course offers 27 holes of championship golf in a pristine, quiet, park setting.

Okeeheelee Golf Course has offered quality golf to Palm Beach County for more than 20 years. The Okeeheelee Golf Course is set up in three nine-hole courses that can be played in multiple 18-hole combinations, providing the potential for a different golf experience on each visit to the facility. Every hole features five sets of tees, so all skill levels will…

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The Florida Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach, just 3 miles from Boca Raton, offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in another world. This fair is filled with artisans, performers, and lots of family fun activities inspired by another place and time. This popular event is scheduled for weekends from February 5 - March 20, 2022, at Quiet Waters Park, 401 South Powerline Road in Deerfield Beach. 

Be prepared for a live-action jousting stunt show. Enjoy Human-Powered Rides such as the Giant Rocking Horse, Flying Carrousel, Hurlinator, and Quintaine Children’s Joust! Practice your Renaissance Warrior Skills with daring Games of Chance and Skill including Archery, Balloon Fencing, Jacob’s Ladder, Axe Throwing, Knife Throwing, Oriental Stars,…

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If you enjoy international coastal cuisine you must try Lola 41 Palm Beach.  Lola 41 Palm Beach is a local favorite that offers avant-garde seafood and other dishes at the award-winning boutique hotel White Elephant, located at 280 Sunset Avenue in Palm Beach. 

Indulge in innovative dining and feed your senses with refreshing cocktails, meals, and poolside offerings. Lola 41 presents a Portuguese-style grilled octopus which may end up being the tastiest and tenderest bite you ever experience. It features a plentiful portion of tentacles served with roasted Yukon potatoes, cracked coriander, and an herby pistou. Any foodie may find this dish is downright addictive. Continue your gastronomy exploration by sampling dishes from different coastal…

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The Wellington Classic Brew Fest is the festival for the beer lover in everyone! Saturday, February 5, 2022, enjoy unlimited sampling of over one hundred frosty flavors of some of the finest craft brews and hard ciders from Florida and beyond. Guests twenty-one and over only will enjoy an impressive array of beer, hard ciders, an assortment of food trucks and other craft beer-centric games, entertainment, and live music.

The Wellington Classic Brew Fest offers the perfect environment to explore new styles of beer and you may even find your next favorite brew. The Brew Fest is hosted by the Village of Wellington in conjunction with Brew Fest Partners. The event is from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. and more information is available online.

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Today is National Pie Day! Every year on January 23, indulge yourself with a break from New Year’s resolutions to cut back on sweets. A little sliver of pie cannot hurt, after all, it is a national holiday! A favored little spot in downtown Delray Beach is offering a special, delicious slice of heaven at City Oyster. 

The Atlantic Avenue hot spot and executive chef Jordan Stilley will be serving up covetable creations like the Creamy Pecan Pie in A Glass for Two for just $15. The delightful concoction is a showstopper layered with salted caramel, vanilla bean gelato, pecan brittle, and whipped cream. Feeling nutty? Try the Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, priced at $9 with handmade vanilla bean gelato and rich chocolate sauce is a visual…

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