Governor DeSantis announced on Wednesday that parts of Florida can begin Phase Two of reopening. Governor DeSantis spoke at Universal Studios CityWalk in Orlando. The Governor said that Florida is ready to enter Phase Two of its reopening plan.

The new Phase Two guidelines apply to 64 counties in Florida, Palm Beach County, Broward County and Miami-Dade County are excluded from Phase Two at this time. However, county officials and mayors can submit their own reopening plans to the Governor for consideration.

The new Phase Two guidelines will take effect Friday, June 5th, 2020. New guidelines include:

  • Restaurants may allow bar-top seating with appropriate social distancing
  • Pubs and Bars may operate at 50% capacity inside and full capacity…

1485 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is a quaint zoo in Jupiter that residents love to visit with kids and family to check out local wildlife. The Sanctuary recently reopened and is now allowing visitors.

About Busch Wildlife

The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary was founded in 1983 with the mission of wildlife rehabilitation by caring for sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals.  This refuge and nature center for Florida wildlife is open Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and has kid-friendly trails through woods and wetlands

To complement its rehabilitation efforts, the Sanctuary took on the additional mission of educating the public about nature, wildlife, and environmental issues.

Over 100,000 children and adults visit the Sanctuary…

2021 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post


For the past few years, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center hosts their annual Run 4 The Sea race to help celebrate ocean conservation and raise money for endangered sea turtles. Usually, the event takes place along A1A and the beach in Juno Beach and Jupiter, but this year the run will now be virtual.

The 2020 Run 4 The Sea is now a virtual 4-mile timed race and a kid’s 1 miler at any location of your choosing. Proceeds from the run will still benefit The Loggerhead Marinelife Center.  This year marks the 9th annual Run 4 The Sea.

The Run is open to runners, walkers, and hikers of all ages. The cost is $40 dollars for adults and $20 dollars for children. All participants will receive a sport style participant t-shirt and a custom finisher medal.

…

1390 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

With the help of hundreds of individual donors, local foundations and a legendary golfer, Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches used a Palm Beach golf event to successfully raise more than $300,000 to provide nutritious meals to homebound seniors during the coronavirus pandemic.

Golfer Tiger Woods is among those who have aided the West Palm Beach-based organization in providing more than 27,000 meals during the past nine weeks to seniors from Jupiter to Lantana.

Woods, a Jupiter Island resident, designated $83,333 to Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches as part of his role in The Match: Champions for Charity event held May 24 at The Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound, the organization said.

The event, which also featured PGA Tour golf champion…

1272 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post


One of Palm Beach Island’s most popular attraction, The Flagler Museum is planning to reopen their doors to visitors on Tuesday, June 9th.

The museum is planning to have reduced hours and signs in the museum to ensure the safety of all who visit. The Flagler Museum’s new hours starting June 9th will be Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. All visitors will be required to pre-purchase General Admission tickets using a credit card or pay-pay online. Tickets will be limited to 4 tickets per purchase.

The Museum is also planning on adopting a timed entry. Visitors will be required when purchasing tickets online to choose a time they plan to arrive.  Museum members still have access to free admission but will be required to provide a time on when…

1259 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Most of South Florida’s favorite waterparks are set to reopen this month. Here are a few that you and your kids are sure to enjoy.

Rapids Water Park

The Rapids is a local favorite, the park boasts one of the best lazy river rides along with a plethora of other fun water-rides, from the thrilling 70-foot vertical drop of Brain Drain to gentler, kid-friendly fare like Alligator Alley, where kids can balance on floating gators as they hang on to a rope net overhead. Rapids is great for groups, with lots of multi-person tube rides.

Admission is $42.99 Monday-Friday and $47.99 Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

Calypso Bay Waterpark

Calypso Bay Waterpark is a seasonal outdoor attraction where you can also enjoy two four-story waterslides, an…

1329 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post


Businesses, restaurants, recreational facilities, parks, and beaches are starting to open in Palm Beach County with new ways to keep their employees, staff, and customers healthy. The unofficial start to summer has officially begun and here are just some activities and things to do that make Palm Beach County great.

Beaches

Palm Beach County is home to more than 47 miles of pristine shoreline and 26 public beaches along the coastline.  All non-municipal County beaches are open sunrise to sunset with no specific restrictions other than to keep socially distant and no congregating in groups of 10 people or more.

Boating, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Paddle Boarding

Being on the water is a favorite activity by many here in Palm Beach County. Given…

1626 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

While precautions still need to be taken. Residents of the Palm Beaches are now able to start visiting local attractions with their families. This is especially good news if you have kids on Summer vacation. Here are some of the fun, local things for you and your kids to try out this Summer in Palm Beach County.

Flagler Museum

Take a trip back in time with a visit to Whitehall, Henry Flagler’s Gilded Age estate in Palm Beach. View exhibits on the history of Henry Flagler’s life and career. Explore Flagler Kenan Pavilion, designed in the style of a 19th-century Beaux Arts railway palace, which houses Henry Flagler’s private railcar. Discover the museum’s temporary exhibit gallery, which features materials on topics related to Florida history and…

1237 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post


The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum reopened to visitors last weekend and visitors were allowed to climb to the top of the lighthouse tower.

In addition to the Lighthouse being open for tours, visitors can visit the historic grounds and visit the lighthouse giftshop. The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is reopening in phases with limited hours and days. Currently, the hours of operation are Thursday through Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm with the last grounds admission being at 3 pm.

This week, Jupiter’s iconic lighthouse is bringing back two of their popular events.

Lighthouse Sunset Tour: Wednesday, June 3rd

Climb to the top of the lighthouse tour and watch the spectacular sunset over Jupiter and watch the lighthouse light turn on to…

1746 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

While visitors from highly-infected states like New York and New Jersey are still encouraged to stay out of Palm Beach County, healthy individuals are now allowed to visit the sunny Palm Beaches. Here is what you need to know if you are traveling to Palm Beach County during the coronavirus pandemic.

Hotels are Open

From beachfront resorts to well-known brands along I-95 to quiet boutiques, experience legendary hospitality throughout in The Palm Beaches. Hotels may have individual guidelines for stays, please first check with them. Find your place to stay.

Head for the Beaches

Nearly 30 tropical beach parks span 47 miles along the Atlantic Ocean, Palm Beach County-owned beaches have guidelines for enjoying the beach, please make sure to…

1177 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post