Cupid is almost here and has some furry friends joining him just in time for Valentine’s Day! Saturday, February 13th from 12 PM – 4 PM, find ‘The One” at Johnnie Brown’s in Delray Beach where pups from Big Dog Ranch Rescue will be available for adoption! All well behaved dogs are encouraged to join for this fur-tastic event. On top of the dog adoptions, there will be live entertainment all day, a prize wheel, a puppy kissing booth and fantastic drink specials. All guests who purchase one of the highlighted Grey Goose Essences Cocktails or make a donation of $10 or more to Big Dog Ranch Rescue will receive a spin on the prize wheel.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue was founded in 2009; since then, we have saved the lives of more than 43,000 dogs. Our mission is to…

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Is your dog FAST? Back by popular demand after 20+ years, this Saturday, January 13th 2021, Palm Beach Kennel Club is bringing back the “Mutt Derby” where your dog can be a racing star for the day!

The day will be filled with lots of activities for the family, a pet parade with the National Anthem, live entertainment, a dog costume contest, and trackside BBQ.

All proceeds will benefit Awesome Greyhound Adoptions, Greyhound Pet Adoption SE Florida, and Greyhound Support Transport.

A limited number of entries will be accepted, no professional racing dogs or aggressive breeds may be entered, and all dogs/owners must be registered and agree to rules in advance by going here:…

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Jupiter is very easy to navigate on foot or by bike via The Riverwalk. Upon completion, the Jupiter Riverwalk trail will provide public access to 2.5 miles along the Intr acoastal Waterway and the Jupiter Inlet. The Riverwalk “transverses through many types of upland communities including environmentally sensitive lands, residential, marinas, commercial properties as well as waterfront parks.”  

To travel along the Riverwalk, begin at the southern end starts at Ocean Way, near the Atlantic Ocean. There are numerous things to do in Jupiter located along the Riverwalk walking/biking trail. You will journey past Jupiter Ridge, which is home to majestic manatees and unique ecosystems. Meander past Mangrove Bay which features distinctive trees and then…

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is hosting their second annual Hike20 this March and registration is now open. The event gained popularity last year when it was held in January and is now back again for another year.

The hiking event includes a three-day, two night back country event that will be held Friday, March 5th through Sunday, March 7th. Participants will join trail experts form the Florida Trail Association Loxahatchee Chapter and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center staff biologist. Participants will be guided through some of the most iconic ecosystems of South Florida.

The hike is not an easy undertaking and campsites, weather, and trail conditions can make this hiking event even more challenging. Prior backpacking experience is recommended…

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Join neighbors every Sunday, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, for the Waterfront Market at Harbourside Place, 150 North U.S. Highway One, Jupiter! Stroll along the Intracoastal while shopping local artisan and handmade goods!

Farmer’s markets are so popular because fresh food from the local farmers tastes and looks better.  Crops are picked at their peak. Markets like these are an important part of the community.  They offer social, economic, and environmental vitality to the community.  It also a chance to meet others within the Jupiter area.

If you are looking to buy the freshest fruits and veggies, then try the locally grown options. Enjoy a stroll along the waterfront this Sunday and shop for close grown fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and more!…

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Kayaking the Loxahatchee River is one of the best ways to see what Old Florida may have been like up close.  Kayaking provides a rare opportunity to catch a glimpse of endangered, threatened, and unique animals, such as the bald eagle. It can take five hours or more to make the eight-mile trip from Riverbend Park in Jupiter to Jonathan Dickinson State Park, the largest state park in southeast Florida. You can rent a kayak easily at Riverbend Park Rentals or Canoe and Kayak Rentals at Jonathon Dickinson State Park.

There are kayaking options which are easier and family and kid friendly. There are welcoming 1-2 hour paddle tours as well. The river is lined with cypress trees, ferns, air plants and cypress knees along a narrow, twisty route. Expect to…

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Head on over to Jupiter beach this Saturday morning and join the Friends of Jupiter Beach as they help clean up the area shoreline.  Friends of Jupiter Beach is a nonprofit 501(c)3 whose goal is to support and maintain environmentally health, clean and dog-friendly beaches in Jupiter, Florida.

In 1994, the threat of closing the beach to dogs rallied a small group of concerned citizens, who quickly began organizing beach cleanups and providing dog waste bags at beach crossovers. Since then, the group has exploded, with individuals and businesses joining in an effort which “repeatedly demonstrate care for their marine environment and the privilege of taking our four-footed friends to one of the last dog beaches in the area”. 

Collectively over…

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Groundhog’s Day is a popular North American tradition observed in the United States and Canada on February 2nd. It originates from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and sees its shadow due to clear weather, it will retreat to its den and winter will persist for six more weeks; but if it does not see its shadow because of cloudiness, spring will arrive early. 

Well, the Pennsylvania's famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, emerged Tuesday from the snow and saw his shadow, declaring there would be six more weeks of winter.

Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring last year. According to records dating back to 1887, the Pennsylvanian prognosticator has predicted more winter more than 100…

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Join other Royal Palm Beach residents, their families and friends at the Gourmet Food Truck Expo and Movie Night in the Park. Royal Palm Beach’s free weekly events return with new COVID-19 protocols in place, including enforced social distancing and a mask requirement. The event is 5:00pm to 9:00pm Friday, February 5, 2021 at Commons Park.  Gourmet food trucks will be on-site with a variety of food and drinks, and the movie “Gemini Man” will be played for Movie Night. 

Be amazed by all the incredible concepts food truck owners are coming up with. From bacon trucks to waffle trucks to peanut butter trucks, Food Trucks have shown their creativity and ingenuity again and again. Food trucks are fun for the whole family.

Parents of small kids know…

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Country music star Kenny Chesney's "No Shoes Reefs" organization’s first artificial reef deployment of a four 10,000 lb goliath reef balls about .5 miles off Delray Beach kicks off the development of a 32-acre underwater reef park in Palm Beach County.

No Shoes Reefs partnered with Palm Beach County Reefs, CCA Florida, Reef Ball Foundation, Sandoway Discovery Center, Building Conservation Trust and Global SubDive to deploy 130,000 pounds of goliath reef balls. Reefs matter for us and for the environment in countless ways. Artificial reefs are useful tools for restoring our reef systems to a natural and productive balance.

The reef site is located offshore just over 0.5 miles east of Delray Beach, Florida (26o 27.178/-80o 02.739). No Shoes Reefs 4…

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