Developed by the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District, Sugar Sand is a 132-acre park that offers lots of fun for kids in the Palm Beaches—it’s the perfect place for parents to take their kids this summer if they are looking for something fun to do during the day where they can also safely and easily social distance.

Sugar Sand Park features “the Children's Science Explodium,” The Willow Theatre and the Field House, which features an indoor gymnasium.

The Willow Theatre

The Willow Theatre, nestled inside Sugar Sand Park in the heart of Boca Raton, provides a unique theatre experience in South Florida. This inviting 155-seat theatre gives each audience member a close-up view of outstanding, professional entertainment, in a setting almost as…

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The CDC and United States Department of Agriculture has announced several animals, including house cats, are capable of contracting the coronavirus. While this is nothing to panic about, it is important to remember that not only you, but also your pets need to social distance while South Florida continues the fight to "flatten the curve."

Here are some of the key points from the CDC:

  • Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some cause illness in people, and others cause illness in certain types of animals.

  • Some coronaviruses that infect animals can sometimes be spread to people, but this is rare.

  • We do not know the exact source of the current outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The first infections were…

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When you visit friends and family who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, there are some things you can do to help keep them safe, including:

  • Wearing a face covering

  • Staying 6 at feet apart

  • Meeting outside if possible

  • Washing your hands often

  • Sanitizing all touched surfaces

And remember, in cases where you can avoid visits with those at higher risk of COVID-19, you should do so.

Who Is in the Most Danger?

The short answer is 1) older adults and 2) those with underlying medical conditions.

Among adults, the risk for severe illness from COVID-19 increases with age, with older adults at the highest risk. Severe illness means that the person with COVID-19 may require…

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Volleyball is a favorite pastime in the Palm Beaches. It’s also a fun activity you can do while social distancing. Here are a few great places to play some volleyball in the South Florida sun.

Burt Reynolds Park

Burt Reynolds Park in Jupiter is located in northern Palm Beach County and houses the Jupiter Chamber of Commerce and the River Center. This 35.55-acre park runs laterally along 2000 feet of the Intracoastal Waterway. It includes a sand volleyball court, six ramps for boat launching for those boating enthusiasts. There are also plenty of picnic shelters, some including grills. Saltwater fishing is also allowed within the area.

Burt Reynolds Park in Jupiter is divided into two halves, East and West. The West-side hosts larger boats…

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There’s a new drive-in movie theater in Treasure Coast that provides families the perfect opportunity to have fun with kids on a Friday night.

Movie will start at 9:00PM! Gates open at 7:00PM!

Sound will be transmitted through your FM radio, 87.9FM

Tickets are $5.00 plus fees per person online or $5.00 cash at the gate

Tickets are now available online.

When: Fri, July 10, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Where: Treasure Coast Park and Watch, 601 Seaway Drive. Fort Pierce, FL 34949

This week’s movie will be the Spielberg classic ‘Jurassic Park.’ While you have probably seen Jurassic Park, if your kids or grandkids are below a certain age, they may not have. Share the experience of watching the incredible film with them for the first time while…

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Dr. Alex Wasserman of Jupiter is hosting his second annual surf fishing series at Carlin Park starting this Sunday, July 12. There will also be classes held on July 19 and 26. In this 3-part class you will learn how to catch and identify fish caught in our local waters of south Florida. You will also learn tips and techniques derived from over 20 years of saltwater fishing experience.

You are not required to sign up for all three classes, however, each class will be unique and cover completely new information for each meeting, so it is recommended! All ages are welcome, but we please request parental supervision for children under 12 during the entire duration of the class.

Address: Carlin Park - 400 Florida A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477

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In 1955, author Charles Martyn asked a local bridge keeper to describe the area that is now the Village of Tequesta. The keeper described it as “a jungle.” This intrigued Martyn who then decided to take the bridge keeper on his boat and have him show him the interesting area. After traveling along the Intracoastal, Martyn fell in love with the beauty of the area and its potential. He purchased 86 acres on Jupiter Island and developed upon it the Jupiter Inlet Colony.

While excavating, Martyn’s workers dug up a Native American mound full of artifacts. Martyn has the contents researched and it was discovered the mound belonged to an encampment of Tequesta Indians. The Tequesta Tribe lived in present-day Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties…

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Whether you are looking for a safe place to vacation this Summer or considering a major move, Jupiter, and the Palm Beaches in general, is the perfect post-Corona destination.

Great Outdoor Spaces

Jupiter is known not only for its beautiful beaches but also as the home of many great parks and outdoor spaces. If you live in Jupiter, you’ll have convenient access to:

  • DuBois Park

  • Jonathan Dickinson State Park

  • John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

  • Riverbend Park

  • Jupiter Beach Park

  • Carlin Park

  • And Many Others

Health and Fitness

The importance of health and fitness has taken on even greater weight as the coronavirus seems to have a greater impact on the less-healthy. Now more than…

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With the coronavirus continuing to impact a large number of people in South Florida, it is important that residents remain vigilant in their efforts to stay mentally and physically healthy. Overall health and wellness includes everything from exercising, to eating right, to keeping in touch with loved ones and, of course, maintaining a healthy diet. Here are some things to keep in mind this summer while we all work together to “flatten the curve” and return to normalcy as quickly and safely as possible.

1. Eat Your Vegetables

You need to eat your vegetables! Shoot for five servings of vegetables a day—raw, steamed, or stir-fried. A diet high in vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of developing cancers of the lung, colon, breast, cervix,…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis says he wants the state to expand its COVID-19 antibody testing capabilities and to commission a study on how widespread undocumented infections are.

Antibody testing, which indicates whether someone already fought off the virus, is available on-demand for medical professionals and first responders at several drive-thru facilities. But with a limited number of serological tests, members of the general public have only been tested through scientific studies.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted one study in South Florida and the University of Miami conducted a test in Miami-Dade County, both suggesting the virus was an order of magnitude more prevalent than diagnostic testing alone indicates.

During a…

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