Break out the paint brushes or fire up your favorite digital art tool, ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival is looking for their 2021 commemorative poster artist. The annual arts show will take place on February 13-14, 2021 in downtown Abacoa.

The 2021 commemorative poster can be created using paint, photography, mixed media, digital art, drawing and printmaking. 

Artists are encouraged to integrate the ArtiGras theme of “The Love of Art” or the Palm Beach North region into their artwork.

The event, which also features an juried art exhibition, interactive exhibits, children’s activities and live music is entering its 36th year in Jupiter.

Visit http://www.artigras.org/ for more information. 

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Collin Morikawa won the PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco on Sunday after an amazing display of ball striking and dropping big putt time and time again. However his shining moment came on the 16th tee on Sunday afternoon as he drove the driveable par 4, which many of the players in the field did over the week, but none better than Morrikawa, who bent a perfect cut around an over-hanging tree to around 10 feet for the go-ahead eagle putt.

Morikawa sank the putt and went on to win his first major, joining Palm Beach County residents Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Rory McIlroy as the only players to win the PGA Championship at 23. You may not be able to swing it just like the young phenom, but you can swing the same clubs, here’s the…

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The old song and dance of moving to Florida for retirement is still moving and grooving but that doesn’t mean you have to take up golf or knitting. The Sunshine State has never been more attractive for business owners to start new or bring their already accomplished Co. and Inc down south. Here are a few reasons why Florida is the haven you need for your business. 

 Tax Advantage

Florida has long been an attractive state for tax-conscious individuals and families because it doesn’t have an individual income tax. Plus, the state has garnered attention for its favorable business taxes. In 2019, the state ranked 4th on The Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate Index, which shows how well states structure their tax systems and provide a road map…

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There is always plenty to do in and around Jupiter, Florida!

Below is a list of fun events for the whole family this weekend, 11/22/2019 - 11/24/2019.


Friday, November 22nd

Drive a Supercar in Palm Beach

Location: Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter

Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm

 

Pineapple Festival

Location: Downtown Jensen Beach

Time: 6pm to 11pm

 

Colt Ford Concert

Location: Abacoa Amphitheatre, Jupiter

Time: 6:30pm to 10:00pm

 

 

Saturday, November 23rd

Rolex Tournament of Champions

Location: PGA National Resort & Spa – Champion & Fazio Golf Courses, Palm Beach Gardens

Time: 7:30am to 9:00pm

 

Kids Fishing Program

Location: Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach

Time: 9:00am…

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The 5th Annual Wounded Veterans Relief Fund 5k Run/Walk honors those who are serving and those who have served the United States. This 5k raises funds to help Florida veterans who find themselves on the verge of homelessness. The Wounded Veterans Relief Fund provides veterans with housing and transportation assistance, activities, and resources to help them find their new "normal". Their mission is to save lives and keep families together. 

Not only is this 5k for a great cause, but it winds through our beloved scenic Riverbend Park, along the Loxahatchee River, and through Battefield Park. T-shirts and finisher medals are guaranteed for the first 400 registrants.

Date: Saturday, November 16th, 2019

Time: 7:45am - 10:00am

Location: Riverbend…

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Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium is hosting a casino night this Saturday! Put on your poker face and try your hand at roulette, blackjack, craps, and more! This event raises money for Families First of Palm Beach County, a non-profit who provides a hand-up to families so they can find their way back to self-sufficiency and provide safe, loving homes for their children. Services are directed toward famly strengthening, health, behavioral health, and housing.

Date: Saturday, November 16th, 2019

Time: 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Location: Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, 4751 Main Street, Jupiter FL

Tickets are $100 per person, $175 per couple, and can be purchased at the gate.

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This Saturday, November 16th, 2019, the Concorso Ferrari Palm Beach event returns to sunny Jupiter, Florida on Abacoa Golf Club. More than sixty classes and modern Ferraris will be displayed by members of the Ferrari Club of America. This event is free to the public from 10 AM to 3 PM, but car registration if reserved for Ferrari Club of America members.

The Concorso will be judged according to IAC/PFA standards, and will honor POST (Pediatric Oncology Support Team) at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach. POST helps children and their families cope with heartbreaking effects of childhood cancer.

Register Your Car for Judging: Click to Register (more than 5 years old model).

Register Your Car for Display Only: Click to Register (any…

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The School District of Palm Beach County is the tenth largest in the nation and the fifth largest in the State of Florida serving more than 193,000 students who speak 146 languages and dialects. As the largest employer in Palm Beach County, the school district has 22,340 employees, including more than 12,900 teachers. Considering graduation rate, college readiness*, and student-to-teacher ratio, below are the top 5 public high schools in Palm Beach County. All five of these schools happen to be magnet schools, which means that all residents of Palm Beach County are eligible to apply for attendance regardless of zoning.

 

1. Suncoast Community High School, Riviera Beach FL

Suncoast Community High School is a “magnet school” which means that all…

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 While three more rounds of cold air will sweep across the central and eastern United States through next week, South Florida is still warm and sunny! According to The Weather Channel’s 10-day weather forecast, the lowest daytime temperature we’re expecting is 72 degrees, providing for plenty of beach days ahead.

Our only obstacle may be rain, which is why Jupiter Inlet District has made it simple to check weather on the beach by providing a live streaming beach cam. Here is a great link for you to save if you’d like to check up on your local beach from the comfort of your own home: Jupiter Inlet Webcam

While people who live in other states are bundling up for the beginning of winter, South Floridians are continuing to enjoy family time on the beach!

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It will be October in a few days and fall is slowly creeping into the Jupiter area.  Which means several things; the weather becomes idyllic, the holidays are right around the corner, and October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, second only to skin cancer. According to the 2019 U.S. Breast Cancer Statistics issued by Breastcancer.org an estimated 268,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 62,930 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer. About 2,670 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in men in 2019.

Health, wellness and community centers in South Florida are hosting informational, activities…

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