The State of Florida offers a way for residents to contribute to a causes close to their heart through specialty license plates. The plan to use a specialty license plate to build a billion-dollar fund for state park repairs now includes additional tags for veterans, Biscayne Bay, and Margaritaville.  The specialty plates offer Palm Beach County residents an opportunity to adorn their cars with their favorite causes.

Along the way the plan to boost funds for state parks became an opportunity to pick up proposed plates for veterans, environmental causes, disease awareness and other causes to gain support.  The Park’s system wants the funds to restore seabeds and trails.  As well as to revitalize ecosystems and animal habitats and renovate welcome…

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Join fellow “Beerfest” fans for the German Beerfest "Under the Stars" Concert with a Munich Biergarten atmosphere!  Take in a summer concert, beer, and bratwurst at the American German Club of the Palm Beaches, 5111 Lantana Road, in Lake Worth.  Saturday, August 21, 2021, from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

Nashville's "Jutt Huffman and Band” will provide the entertainment. “Jutt Huffman and Band” bring their own twist on modern country, rock music plus some reggae and funk.

The ticket price includes all you care to drink German beer, domestic wine, soft drinks, and a piled-up plate of German and American fare. People young and old can enjoy snow cones, popcorn, and cotton candy!  There are plenty of covered seats under the pavilion at the biergarten-style…

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Visit the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum for a screaming good time and spectacular evening view of a full moon from atop of the Jupiter Lighthouse! The next full moon is August 22, 2021, and it is called a Sturgeon Moon.  The Full Moon in August is named after North America's largest fish, the lake sturgeon. Other names for this Full Moon include Grain Moon, Green Corn Moon, Fruit Moon, and Barley Moon.

This adventure makes a fabulous date night too.  – purchase online. The tour is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm. Tour time is approximately 60 minutes and guests must check-in 15 minutes prior to tour. Tours are limited and if you are not fully vaccinated, please continue to wear a mask while you visit. Tours are weather permitting. In the event…

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Scripps Research Institute in Jupiter is banding together to do what they can to help fight the Covid 19 virus and variants.  Scripps Research Institute in Jupiter is a large biomedical research center that specializes in the research and development of many different types of drugs and medical services. Scripps also houses some the world’s leading experts in several different fields, many of whom are now working together to see if they can help the Coronavirus pandemic.

The world-renowned scientists at Scripps Research have joined forces to understand and overcome the novel coronavirus behind COVID-19. With expertise in epidemiology, microbiology, bioinformatics, and drug development. Among other key disciplines, the teams are working around the…

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An amazing indoor playspace for kids is We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym in Tequesta. This super clean and friendly children’s gym is full of fun things for little ones. With suspended swings, a huge trampoline, climbing walls, and even a zip line, it’s no wonder this gym has earned such a big following since its recent opening.

Two kid-loving families opened the gym. They have a background in child education and development and offer local kids the best tools and fun for their growing needs. It is a perfect spot for the accompanying adults. There are plenty of tables and chairs to sit at while the kids play, or adults are welcomed to join in the fun as well and act as a guide for their children. 

We Rock the Spectrum is the only kid’s gym in the…

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Please see (below) the attached from FDOT Community Outreach Specialist, Angel Gardner. The existing four lane SR-5/US-1 Federal Highway Bridge over the Loxahatchee River/Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW), constructed in 1958 and includes a 116-ft twin double-leaf bascule span over the main channel, is to be replaced due to a combination of structural deficiencies and functional obsolescence. This is a very comprehensive package of what is going to happen.  In brief, the latest news on Jupiter’s US1 Bridge Replacement Project by FDOT Southeast Florida. 

The design plans for replacement of the US 1 bridge are close to being finalized, and a contractor will be chosen this spring. The first phase of construction, beginning in the summer of 2021,…

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Palm Beach County residents and visitors with an eligible Bank of America or Merrill Lynch Account are eligible for free entry the first weekend of each month to participating museums in Florida.  It is wonderful to be able to share opportunities to enjoy attractions in Florida for free. 

The Museums On Us program offers free entry the first weekend of each month to participating museums in Florida, and elsewhere, with eligible Bank of America or Merrill Lynch accounts. The free entry to museums requires an appropriate credit or debit card, plus photo Identification.

Please check ahead of time to see if reservations are required or if the museums have added additional requirements.  Please check ahead of time to see if reservations are required…

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National Aviation Day is August 19, 2021.  It celebrates the “12 seconds that changed the world”!  Former president Franklin D. Roosevelt was the creator of National Aviation Day, deciding for the first time in 1939 that the nation should celebrate the growth and advancements being made in aviation. Get to your local private aviation facility in Palm Beach County and get your “wings”.

National Aviation Day is also Orville Wright's birthday. Mr. Wright, born in 1871, he and his Wilbur Wright developed the world's first successful airplane. Orville was still alive when the proclamation was first issued, and he lived nine more years. 

The national holiday is to memorialize Orville and Wilbur Wright’s first in the world successfully achieve powered…

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Stuart was named to the 2021 "Best Winter Fishing Destinations" nationwide, according to FishingBooker.com the world's largest online travel fishing company.  FishingBooker touted Stuart's sailfish fishing reputation, saying people from all over the country should flock to the city during the winter season to test their fishing skills.

The reason the City of Stuart is unique to other places on the Atlantic coast is that the Gulf Stream is very close to shore.  It can be reached within 10 miles. For anglers, that means that you have a chance of reeling in a Sailfish on a four- or five-hour fishing trip! In addition to Sailfish, you can also pursue Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Redfish, Kingfish, and Barracuda during the winter months.

Stuart has other…

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Bring your preschoolers and little ones to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach for a fun-filled event just them.  On Wednesday, August 25, 2021, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. This event is geared toward children aged 5 and under and accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The special event comprises of age-appropriate science crafts, planetarium shows, a discovery center and playground exploration.  The event will also comprise of giveaways, fun and more! 

Activities Include: 

- Live science demonstrations. 

- Sensory STEM Kit giveaways. 

- Cool off in our new backyard Splash Pad and play a round on our Conservation Mini Golf Course. 

- Free Planetarium Shows along with paid science center admission. 

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