What better place to harvest solar energy than the sunny SoFlo coast? Florida Power & Light Co. is going greener by switching to solar energy and the Treasure Coast is the perfect location for solar facilities.

FPL is finishing up construction of 5 large-scale solar plants in Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties. Two in Indian River and two in St. Lucie are finished with the last base in Martin County to be built out west soon. 

Upon the 1.5 million panel completion, 30% of FPL's solar power will come from this 3% of the population area. The company found that there's a lot of remote open space on the interior of these counties and land purchases are benefiting farmers and local government. 

Solar panels are efficient offering clean…

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Some people think the appropriate amount of time to celebrate Halloween is one day. For everyone else, there’s Fright Nights.

Located at the South Florida Fairgrounds for the month of October, Fright Nights features four haunted houses with live actors, carnival rides, live music, food, and entertainment. Rated a top Halloween attraction in Florida, the 2018 haunted house themes are “Twisted Tales”, “Das Krankenhaus”, “Cuckoo’s Nest 2”, and “The Mansion on Meadow Lane”.

On Wednesday, October 10th, Fright Nights is offering a behind-the-scenes tour 7-10pm for $10 a person. Opening night is October 11th, and will continue until October 27th. To buy tickets or get more information, go HERE.

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Everyone knows there are risks involved when buying a home with another person- especially when you're not married. A new study by Coldwell Banker found that 25 percent of people aged 18-34 have purchased a house with their partner before getting married. If you're planning on doing the same, there are some things you need to consider first.

Right off the bat you'll need to have a money talk with your partner, married or not. Sometimes discussing money and spending can be uncomfortable but you'll both need to be honest about your financial situations and make sure your expectations are aligned not only in the relationship but with spending. Don't make assumptions your partner is on the same page as you with everything and make sure you have your…

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On Saturday, October 13th, Carlin Park After Dark continues its tribute band concert series with the LET IT BE Beatles tribute. Carlin Park is putting on the free show at Seabreeze Amphitheater, concessions will be available for purchase on site, and guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets.

Incorporating songs from the “Ed Sullivan Era” through “Sgt. Pepper’s” and “Abbey Road”, LET IT BE will recreate a live Beatles exprience for concert goers.

The event will take place 7pm – 9pm. For more information, visit www.pbcparks.com or contact 561-966-7043.

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Breast Cancer Awareness month is here! Below are events happening in Palm Beach County where you can don your best pink outfit for a cause.

Real Men Wear Pink Concert | October 12th, 6-9 pm

Jupiter Medical Center is partnering with the Abacoa Food Truck Invasion to go pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Abacoa Town Center. The event will feature live music, breast health information, giveaways, raffle prizes, face painting, and balloon sculpting, as well as food for purchase from local food trucks.

Pitch for the Cure | October 13, 8 am – 11 pm

At Lake Catherine Park in Palm Beach Gardens and hosted by PBGYAA, this youth softball tournament raised $7,000 last year. For more information, go HERE.

Making Strides of South Palm Beach…

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On Friday, October 26th, the Humane Society of Greater Jupiter/Tequesta will be hosting “PAWTY Masquerade,” a party to raise money and awareness for its mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home animals.

The event will take place at the Wyndham Grand Jupiter located at Harbourside Place in Jupiter, Linda Gore will serve as event chairman, and the evening will be filled with excitement, fun, dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, and lots of delightful surprises. Radio personality Michael McGann of Legends 100.3 FM will emcee, and the even kicks off with a cocktail reception on the terrace where guests can mix and mingle with dogs available for adoption.

Tickets are $150 a person and will directly support the only no-kill shelter open to…

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A widely-forgotten time capsule burried 42 years ago was dug up the other week by the Wellington Historical Society. The capsule was burried at the north intersection of Wellington Trace and Forest Hill Boulevard just outside of the Country Plaza's main entrance. 

A plaque near the capsule listed the date it was buried, instructions to open it “on or about the 19th day of February, 2076” and the names of the men who buried it, Alan S. Black and Herbert P. Benn, the “founders” of Country Plaza.

But many at the plaza say they had no idea it was there, and the sudden spark in curiosity resulted in digging up the capsule early.  What was inside is a reminder of the times in the 70s. 

Inside the capsule was a Playboy magazine and other…

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Baseball is not only America's favorite pastime, but also a popular sport to watch in the Palm Beaches thanks to the fact that it's home to two state-of-the-art stadiums complete with killer box seats. The Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter is the home of the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals and the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm is the training base of the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals. The organizations have announced the 2019 spring training schedules for the teams beginning on February 23rd- pick the games you definitely want to attend:

Roger Dean:

Feb. 23: St. Louis Cardinals at Marlins

Feb. 24: Washington Nationals at Cardinals

Feb. 25: Detroit Tigers at Cardinals

Feb. 26: Houston Astros at Marlins

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Twelve schools in Palm Beach County are now making sure kids get a full three meals a day by beginning to serve dinner. The meals will be offered at no charge for any students in after-school programs and each will contain a meat or a protein alternative, a grain, fruit, a vegetable and milk. 

According to Feeding America, an organization providing food to hungry children, nearly 20 percent of kids do not know where their next meal is coming from. To help get this number closer to zero, twelve schools have joined 55 other sites in Palm Beach County to serve dinner on a daily basis for kids in need.

These are the schools that are now participating:

Congress Middle School, Boynton Beach

 Osceola Creek Middle School, Loxahatchee

 Woodlands…

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Photo Courtesy of Jupiter Snooker

Snook and jacks are being caught in the early mornings or low-lit times of the day at the Juno Pier, Jupiter South Jetty, and inshore. Live mullet can be found during low light periods of the day away from boat traffic, and is usually the best bait for snook, as well as top water plugs.

Bottom fishing boats have been catching kingfish and mutton snapper near 120 – 200’ with sardines, and dolphin has been pretty consistent offshore, as well as blackfin tuna in 200-300’ with small-skirted bonita strips. 

This weekend, the 10th Annual Bluewater Babes Fish For a Cure Tournament will be going in full force, so don’t be alarmed if you see boats decked out in pink decorations and festive bikini-clad anglers. These…

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