Palm Beach County is home to the John D MacArthur Beach State Park, the only state park located within the county.  The park was established in 1989 and its purpose is to protect Florida’s southeast coast.

The park is located in North Palm Beach and is situated between the Lake Worth Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. The park is home to more than seven species of plants, more than 22 species of animal’s roam throughout the park and features more than 438 acres of natural environment.

An Estuary is located within the northern section of the park and features an Anastacia Limestone Rock Reef that was formed more than 125,00 years ago. The reef is mostly made of limestone and is one of Palm Beach County’s best snorkeling spots.

The State Park offers a…

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The South Florida Fair is at this juncture to celebrate Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary! The South Florida Fair will feature its original theme of “An Earthly A-Fair”. Visit the fairgrounds between May 7, 2021 - May 23, 2021 and check out all the attractions at 9067 Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach.  Over 200 rides and games, both indoor and outdoor attractions to amuse the family. Do not forget to leave your diet at home and enjoy all the South Florida Fair favorite foods (fried Oreos, corn dogs, cotton candy, etc.) to everyone’s favorite pig racing! 

North America’s largest traveling Ferris wheel, the Midway Sky Eye, is more than 150 feet in the air.  The giant Ferris wheel is centerstage on the thrilling midway.  The midway is where…

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach hosts a Public Guided Tour for the public to get a sneak peek inside the sea turtle research and rehabilitation center. The tours are offered several times a day and a special Hospital Edition Tour is offered on select nights.

During the tours, visitors will learn about each sea turtle patients housed in the center and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center staff will be there to answer any questions about the ocean, marine life, sea turtles, and the center.

The tours are offered twice a day at 12 pm and again at 2 pm. The tours last approximately an hour and additional tours are added on Saturday’s and Sunday’s at 11 am and 1 pm.

All are welcomed to attend, and the tours cost $10 dollars for adults and $5…

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The 4th Annual Charity Polo Fundraiser Match at the Grand Champions Polo Field, 13444 Southfields Road, Wellington to benefit a " Community Outreach Center " by Stand Together for Haiti Foundation on May 15th, 2021.  There will be an exciting polo match between the “Team Stand Together for Haiti” team against “Team Grand Champions Polo”.  When guests arrive, they will be greeted with authentic Haitian delicacies to tantalize their palate. Guests will have the options to Tailgate or self-park to enjoy the polo match.

Stand Together for Haiti Foundation’s mission is “dedicated to raising awareness and the urgent funding needed to help the impoverished children and people of Haiti.”  They are the catalyst for a movement, where the sole purpose is the…

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Registration is now open for the 10th Annual Run 4 The Sea. The 2021 Run 4 The Sea will be going virtual this year. The run is a 4-mile timed race and a kid’s 1-miler at any location of your choosing with proceeds benefiting the Loggerhead Marinelife Center.

The 10th Annual Run 4 The Sea is open to all walkers, runner, and hikers of all ages. The race is set to take place on the weekend of Saturday, June 19th. The race costs $40 dollars for adults and $20 dollars for kids. The price includes a sports style participant t-shirt, a custom finisher medal, and a race bib that will be mailed. Local participants can pick up their race packets at the Malted Barley in Juno Beach on Friday, June 18th from 4:30 pm to 7: 30 pm. Race results are uploaded and posted…

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Its Kentucky Debry weekend, this Saturday, May 1st it is the 2021 Kentucky Debry held at Churchill Downs. This year marks the 147th year and the annual horse race is held in Louisville, Kentucky every spring. For many race fans, the Kentucky Debry is considered to be ‘The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” and to some the greatest fashion event. At Churchill Downs men and women get dressed in their brightly colored pastels and large hats to watch the famous horse race.

Twenty thoroughbred horses will get a once in a lifetime opportunity to run in the 2021 Kentucky Debry. The thoroughbreds will race at a distance of one and a quarter mile around the track at Churchill Downs.

Kentucky Derby Field:

  1. Known Agenda
  2. Like The King
  3. Brooklyn Strong
    4. …

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The State of Florida offers a way for people to contribute to a cause they care about 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 the imaginary Margaritaville of Jimmy Buffet fame.  The bills' sponsors – Rep. Allison Tant, D-Tallahassee, in the House, and Sen. Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala, in the Senate – say the House will set aside Tant’s proposal and send Baxley’s bill to Governor Ron DeSantis for his signature.

Along the way the plan to boost funds for state parks became a legislative train, picking up proposed plates for veterans, environmental causes, disease awareness and other causes to gain support.…

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Martin County is home to Jonathan Dickinson State Park. The Florida State Park sits between Palm Beach County’s Tequesta and Martin County’s Hobe Sound, and just a few miles north of Jupiter. The park is named after a Quaker merchant named Jonathan Dickinson that wreaked his boat off the coast in 1696.

The park’s area served as an Army base and home to Camp Murphy during the second World War. Today, the barracks are still visible throughout the park.  Following the war, in 1947 the land was transferred back to Florida to be used as a state park. Jonathan Dickinson State Park officially opened to the public in 1950 and is one of the area’s most visited parks.

Jonathan Dickinson State Park is home to a variety of river swamps, natural habitats, hiking…

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Every day the Loggerhead Marinelife Center hosts a Public Guided Tour for chance for the public to get a tour of the sea turtle research and rehabilitation center.  The tours are offered at several different times each day, and on select Monday nights, the center hosts a Public Guided Tour Hospital Edition.

The Hospital Edition offers a special behind the scenes access tour inside the sea turtle hospital. Guest will get to see where the sea turtle patients receive treatment and will learn about the different causes of the patients injuries. During the tour, light bites and refreshments will be provided.

The Public Guided Tour Hospital Edition is a rain or shine event, and umbrellas will be available in event of rain. Tickets are required for the…

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