Swimming with Dolphins in South Florida
An outing to the Sunshine State is only complete when you swim with the dolphins in Florida. Bottlenose and spotted dolphins are very gentle and super clever mammals which motion many swimmers from around the world to the crystal clear natural lagoons and swimming facilities in the ideal location of South Florida. With warm beautiful blue waters and wonderful weather all year round, dolphin experiences are extremely popular and can make your trip unlike any place else in the world, especially this time of year.

There are two different encounters you can choose to approach these fascinating dolphins, from a shallow water swimming experience with trained dolphins and instructors or a deep water encounter with wild dolphins and an professional guide and…

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Florida is a tropical paradise! It is a vacation mecca and enjoyed by both visitors and residents. The sunshine state is filled with so many fun things to do, interesting landmarks, unique wildlife, fantastic nightlife, shopping and dining all against a unique tropical backdrop. From fishing to golf or to just enjoying the tropical weather. Florida is steep in a rich history and offers a unique look at the progression of America. Here is five fun and interesting facts about the amazing ‘Sunshine State’, Florida.

  1. The State Song of Florida is “Swanee River” written and composed by Stephen Foster in 1851 and adopted as the state song by Florida State of Tourism in 1935.
  2. Florida has over 22 million full time residents making it one of the largest…

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Pablo Picasso is arguably one of the most recognized artists of our times.  Picasso had two wives and many mistresses.  He loved women. He was notorious for always having a beautiful woman with him.  Behind every artist, there is a muse.

These “muses” greatly inspired his work. His wives, mistresses and various liaisons inspired his artwork.  The women inspired him to create one of the largest bodies of art in history.

The Norton Museum of Art, 1451 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach is “celebrating the women who inspired the master artist.”  Jerry Dobrick, museum curator associate for the Norton, describes “Picasso’s Muses” as a small, but poignant exhibit.  The exhibit includes six powerful depictions of Picasso’s lovers during various periods…

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1.  Coral Cove Park

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In Tequesta, Coral Cove Park is home to a 2 acre artificial reef project that is accessible right off the beach. As an amazing snorkeling spot, you are able to venture along jagged rocks and find many sea creatures on the bottom of the sea floor, including colorful fish and lobsters. It is a nice beach with plenty of picnic tables and rinsing stations to accompany the whole family.
 

2.    Jupiter Pointe Paddling


Paddle boarding in paradise. Jupiter Pointe Paddling offers rental paddleboards and kayaks which will launch you into the clear waters of the Indian River Lagoon. Where you can paddle to the closest sandbar or take a journey to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. On route, you can experience sea turtles, see blue herons…

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The Florida celebrity fish, the Snook, is a delightful fish that essentially resides in the southern half of the Florida peninsula. Snook have a season that anglers are able to catch from September 1st through December 15th on the Atlantic coast of Florida.

However, the size boundary is what confuses fishermen the most. In order to safeguard the greatest breeders, anglers are only permitted to keep one sizeable fish in between 28- to 32-inch size opening during the season.

As we approach the season closure, it is also important to recognize that the snook is one strong fish, with the exception the wintery weather. That’s one of the reasons we give the linesiders a break due to the most susceptible time when temperatures become too dangerous during…

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Florida, Power & Light executives broke ground on a manatee education center December 11, 2014.  FP&L is the third largest electric utility company in the United States, with 4.7 million customers in Florida.  The learning center will raise awareness about the marine mammal species for years to come. 

Manatees have been migrating back to the Lake Worth Lagoon and other areas in South Florida seeking warm water refuge for many years.  The manatee needs warmth when the surrounding water temperature drops below 68 degrees.  FP&L has supported manatee research for decades.  The electric company has sponsored tagging, monitoring and aerial surveys with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to aid in assessing manatee…

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1.)    Downtown at the Gardens
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Downtown at the Gardens is home to some of the most exclusive boutiques, eateries and entertainment scenes in South Florida. A great date night location with plenty to do all within walking distance of each other and perfect for family outings which includes a fun carousel for the kids.


2.)    PGA National Resort & Spa

A place where luxury and comfort meets is at The PGA National Resort & Spa, with one of the best happy hours in Palm Beach Gardens or dinner at Ironwood, a wine spectator’s award signature restaurant. Suites are perfectly decorated and be dazzled by the sparkling pool and rejuvenated spa. With spa packages and salon amenities, PGA National Resort & Spa is an enjoyable place to take the weight off your…

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Manatee season is in full effect in South Florida.  This campaign is called “Operation Mermaid”.  During this period, a tremendous percentage of manatees swim to South Florida for the warmer waters. 

Manatees are large, herbivorous marine mammals also known as sea cows.  Their bodies taper to a flat, paddle like tail.  They have two forelimbs, called flippers, with three to four nails on each flipper.  Their head and face are furrowed with whiskers on the snout.

The manatee needs warmth when surrounding water temperatures drop below 68 degrees.  The Florida manatee lives in brackish, salt and fresh water coastal areas around Florida, such as Stuart, Jupiter, Delray and Boca Raton.  The plant eating mammal surfaces every three to five minutes to…

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Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival
For an intimate four-day culinary affair on Dec. 11-14 on the Island Destination.

Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival is rejoicing its eighth year as one of the main occasions’ happening on Palm Beach, Florida’s yearly social calendar. This premier culinary festival brings a succulent collection of many cooking personalities of over 25 award winning chefs from across the country, mixologists and sommeliers to the gorgeous island of South Florida for a four-day food and wine extravaganza on December 11-14, 2014.

Specialty cocktail hours and hors d’oeuvre receptions followed by five course dinners including wine pairings and late night parties. There are kids’ cooking classes, seminars and impressive tasting and cooking competition all happening within this ideal…

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The property located at 16133 Jupiter Farms Road in Jupiter has a long history.  It is rumored to have been a gangster hideout in the 1920’s and was owned by legendary actor Burt Reynolds in the 1980’s.  Notorious gangster Al Capone built the original home on the property in 1923.  Reynolds owned the ranch for years and shot scenes from the immensely successful “Smokey and the Bandit” movie, as well as scenes from the television series “B.L. Stryker” there.

Al Capone is said to have built the original home on the property in 1923. Capone was Brooklyn born and he ruled the streets of Chicago.  Capone mostly hung out in Miami, but he did not particularly like it there.  A news report places Capone in Palm Beach County in 1930.  At the time, West…

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