Most people when they think of Florida think of white beaches and the sparkling blue waters off the Atlantic Ocean. These sentiments are an accurate description of a part of Florida, South Florida.  The Sunshine State actually is scattered with diverse topography. Florida is part of the “Atlantic-Gulf Coastal Plain” which occupies much of the eastern and southeastern states.

The peninsula of Florida is essentially flat terrain.  Much of the land in Florida is barely above sea level. The highest point in the state is hilltop up in the panhandle.  It is only 345 feet above sea level in Walton County. Most of the state is low lying and level.  Much of Florida has an elevation of less than 12 feet.  Interestingly, no point in the state is more than 70…

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Golf Digest recently came out with their annual list of the top golf courses in the United States. Golf Digest is the official magazine of the golf world and has compiled a list of “America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses” since 1966.  Ranking at number 12 on that list this year is Seminole Golf Club in the Seminole Landing community. 

Located in Juno Beach, the Donald Ross designed course, directly on the Atlantic Ocean in South Florida, is one of the most private golf clubs in the entire country. The 6,836 yard, par-72 course was originally opened 1929 and boasts a very select membership.
 
Golf Digest describes the Seminole Golf Course as “A majestic Donald Ross design with a clever routing on a rectangular site, each hole at Seminole encounters a…

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The Hobe Sound Nature Center is a quiet and pristine little park found in the charming town of Hobe Sound, Florida. The park offers access to the Intracoastal Waterway as well as the to the ocean. The sand is soft and the foliage is lush and full of wildlife. 

A fabulous place to go for the day to enjoy a warm summer day at the beach or on the Intracoastal or to experience a learning filled day! The Hobe Sound Nature Center is a private, non-profit organization that has devoted its existence to promoting environmental awareness amongst people of the community both young and old. The Hobe Sound Nature center offers a great variety of educational classes and programs ranging from guided walks to classes in the indoor nature center about local wildlife…

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Juno Beach area residents and visitors witnessed the successful release of two young adult sea turtles this week.  Loggerhead MarineLife Center released two sea turtles after months of rehabilitation, back into their native habitat.

The first young loggerhead sea turtle, Bowden, had been rescued from an intake canal near the St. Lucie Power plant.  The turtle was underweight, lethargic and covered with barnacles.  A young female loggerhead, named Lucie, had been recovered after ingesting a fishing hook.  The Loggerhead MarineLife biologists were able to successfully remove the fishing hook.

Both sea turtles were nursed back to health at the Juno Beach MarineLife Center with various ailments.  The Loggerhead MarineLife Center staff has outfitted…

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While the weather is hot in south Florida, there is no shortage of fun things to keep the kids cool in Boca Raton! Here are 5 fun things to try with your kids:

  1. Children’s Science Explorium – the Children’s Science Explorium is a part of Sugar Sands Park in Boca. It’s the ideal place for kids to come get a day jam packed with science and learning. The Explorium offers its guests incredible exhibits ranging from “rockets to molecules.”

Visit www.scienceexplorium.org for more information on programs, events and exhibits at the Children’s Science Explorium. 

 2.  Coconut Cove Water Park- if you are looking for a place to cool off from the summer heat, look no further than Coconut Cove Water Park. This fun filled water park has a lazy river,…

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The Boca Raton Museum of Fine Art has become known for its impressive displays of fine art, contemporary art and exhibitions from around the globe. It is home to some of the most admired pieces of art the world has to offer, whether permanently or temporarily on display. 

When you visit the Boca Raton Museum of Fine Art you first see its beautiful architecture and stunning displays, but soon you realize how much history and prestige the museum has to offer. The gallery has been endorsed as being the “cultural impact” that has influenced other small towns to display and celebrate fine art. The museum’s origin goes back to the late 1940’s, when a local group of lady socialites came together to form the town's first organization, a civic club, with the…

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Phoenix Towers is an attractive condominium community, as well as one of the uppermost choices, in Singer Island Real Estate. Located on Singer Island at 2800 North Ocean Drive, Phoenix Towers condos feature views the majestic blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean and over 1,200 square feet living space. Comprised of two twin buildings with 176 units, this incredible condominium offers an amazing location: just a walk to the beach and minutes from the best of the Palm Beaches.

Phoenix Towers is sure to have something for everyone. Amenities include gated entry, heated oceanfront pool with sauna, covered parking, tennis courts, outdoor BBQ gas grills, shuffleboard, and many more.

Live in the heart of paradise, right here in South Florida. …

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clinic The River Center in partnership with Fishing Headquarters is offering a half day Family Fishing Clinic at Harbourside Place Saturday, July 9th from 9:00am to 12:00pm. This is a great way for kids to learn the basics of fishing methods and procedures. Parents will have the opportunity to learn important safety tips for taking kids fishing and how to abide by regulations when out fishing. The fishing clinic will include an overview of the following: ~Fish Identification ~Knots, lures and bait
~Fishing Safety
~Casting Practice
~Conservation and Regulation
~and Fishing!   To register for this clinic please contact the River Center at 561-743-7123 or RiverCenter@lrecd.org. Not able to make it to this clinic? Join the next Family Fishing Clinic on…

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Florida is home to some of the most interesting and beautiful lighthouses in the nation. With rich history and incredible stories behind these iconic lighthouses, they make a great destination to visit whether you are local or visiting and each one has its own story. The Jupiter lighthouse has been an emblem of the seaside town of Jupiter since what seems like the beginning of time. You almost never see a photo or hear about Jupiter without the lighthouse.  

A fun event for locals in Jupiter to try is the Jupiter Lighthouse Coffee & book club. “Join the Lighthouse Museum staff in a monthly book discussion on all things Florida.” Every first Wednesday of the month, the staff and members of the community gather to enjoy a cup of coffee and chat about the…

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Its Fourth of July weekend and time to celebrate our nation’s independence.   Two hundred and forty years ago, the Declaration of Independence was signed and thusly freeing our nation from the autocratic rule of Great Britain.  Displays of fireworks, baseball games, and barbeques are associated with this great holiday.

Enjoy some fireworks with friends and family in the Palm Beaches this weekend.

 Fourth on Flagler

This downtown spectacular features three stages of entertainment, art exhibits, music, mini golf, culinary delights and more.  An unfurling of a three-story flag on the Esplanade Grande building and an 18-minute fireworks display are scheduled. It all takes place from 5pm to 10 p.m. at the east end of Clematis on the West Palm…

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