Living in Southeast Florida is a dream come true. A seemingly endless summer.  Live life like it’s one long weekend. Perhaps its to early to quit your job and run away from all responsibilities but you can get as close as it gets to the island life vibe here in the Palm Beaches.

We all have thought about it occasionally while sitting in a horrendous traffic jam, a boring meeting, or even as you’re shoveling snow out of the driveway, your thoughts turn to paradise. Walking along the beach, drinking frozen umbrella drinks from coconut shells, and never having cold feet again that a pair of socks and flips flops can’t warm up.  Oh, the smile on your face as drive to work along a beach road or winding intracoastal drive.

The fact of it is while some…

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Did you know that manatees are Florida’s marine mammal, and we proudly go to great lengths to protect them? Manatees are large, marine herbivoros known as sea cows.

The preservation of this endangered marine mammal is crucial, and it starts with community awareness. Throughout the colder months, manatees are drawn to warm-water outflows. They can’t survive in water that is less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Here in Palm Beach County, visit the Manatee Lagoon facility located at Florida Power and Light, 6000 North Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. This is an ecological-discovery center offering a live webcam and it’s one of the top places to watch manatees.

The manatee is described as a very slow-moving mammal. They swim a typical speed of about…

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On the last Friday of each month, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium allows visitors and guests to attend their popular Nights At The Museum event.

The fun filled night is for the whole family and includes extended hours to explore and wonder through the Science Center and Aquarium. Each month is a different theme and since Halloween is at the end of the month, this Friday’s theme is Spooky Science.

The night will include a Liquid Nitrogen Live Science Show, haunted miniature golf and trail, Superhero and Villain Trivia, Dry Ice Boo Bubbles, Oozing Pumpkin demonstrations, challenges, crafts, entertainment, exhibits, and much more. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase throughout the night.

Event Details:
When: Friday, October…

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Great adventure awaits in Palm Beach County. It’s always fun to do something new, but often we fall into the trap of spending our weekends the same way.  Step outside of your comfort zone and get creative.  If you're stuck in the same old routine, it's time to try something new. McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary, 12943 61st Street North, West Palm Beach, will help you get in touch with the adventurer within you.If you’re stuck in the same old routine, it might be time to try something new.  When was the last time you went to a wildlife sanctuary? McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary always has a great adventure waiting. You will encounter over 200 animals during your visit to the sanctuary. They offer tours of the facility which rescues and rehabilitates wild…

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The Indiantown Rodeo is galloping back into town this weekend. This rodeo has been named one of the top 20 events in the southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society. Presented by the Indiantown Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by U.S. Sugar.

The Indiantown Rodeo is a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Women’s Pro Rodeo Association authorized event that features bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing and much more fun!

The kids will also enjoy the award-winning kids corral, which is packed full of activities that show local youth to the Agri-business environment. This is a free hands-on, interactive Rodeo experience.

Stop by the exhibits and see what the vendors…

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On the third Saturday of every month, a group of volunteers from Blue Friends gather together on the beach for a Saturday morning Beach Clean Up on Juno Beach. 

The Clean Up lasts approximately an hour long and all are welcomed to come and help keep our beaches clean. You are asked to bring a bucket and gloves to help collect the debris and trash left on the beach.

Following the Beach Clean Up will be a light breakfast sponsored by Whole Foods Market in Palm Beach Gardens and Another Broken Egg Café in Jupiter. There will also be complimentary coffee by Oceana Coffee.

The next Beach Clean Up is Saturday October 19th at 8:30 am. Following the Beach Clean Up and breakfast there will be a free Deep Blue Yoga class for those wanting to stay and enjoy the…

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach is hosting their ultimate fall activity this October. Fletch’s Fall Festival celebrates the changing of the seasons in South Florida.

Join in on the fun filled day to learn about the different impact’s humans have on the ocean and the changing behaviors that would help save our ocean. The goal is to help find a way to reduce our footprint on the environment.

The event is free and is for everyone to come and enjoy. The festival will include the celebration of the return of the Center’s winter programs, face painting stations, Vet Lab, interactive activities, ArtSEA kids painting, visits from Dr. Logger and a chance to meet the Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Mascot Fletch.

Event Details:
When: Saturday, October…

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Did you know that this week is National Wildlife Refuge Week? You can celebrate with FREE family friendly activities at the Hobe Sound Nature Center.

Wednesday, October 16th at 9am – Join Hobe Sound Nature Center at the Hobe Sound Refuge Beach (North Jupiter Island) for a “nat chat” and walk to see what the ocean has brought ashore. (Bring your own Binoculars).

Thursday, October 17th at 1pm – At the Nature Center for a Seahorse program, followed by the Hobe Sound Nature Center Seahorses and lagoon tank feeding.

Friday, October 18th at 1pm – At the Nature Center for “Snakes Alive” presentation, followed by a feeding demonstration of Hobe Sound Nature Center’s Teaching Snakes.

Saturday, October 19th from 10:00am – 12:00 pm – Join at the…

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach is preparing for another Sea Turtle Release this week.

Howard, an adult male loggerhead sea turtle was found in March near Fort Pierce with an unintentional boat strike to its back flipper, tail and marginal carapace. When the turtle was brought to the center, the wounds appeared to be a few days old. During Howard’s stay, the sea turtle research and rehabilitation center monitored the sea turtle’s progress and gave him antibiotics and fluids.

According to the calendar, Howard’s injuries were completely healed and has been cleared to be released back into the ocean this week.

When: Thursday, October 17th
Time: 10:30 am with pre-release procedures beginning at 10 am
Where: The beach across the street from the…

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The Downtown at the Gardens has teamed up with Big Dog Ranch for the second Annual Barks and Brew event.

Come and enjoy the event and listen to live music, drink beer and maybe even adopt a dog to take home with you. The cost of the ticket is $25 dollars and includes a wristband for unlimited beer and food samples from local restaurants and breweries. All proceeds from the event benefit the Big Dog Ranch Rescue.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue is the largest cage-free, no-kill dog rescue in the United States and is located in Palm Beach County. With over a decade in business, Big Dog Ranch Rescue has saved more than 27,000 dogs since it began.

Barks and Brew Event Details:

When: Friday, October 11th at 6 pm to 9 pm
Where: Downtown at the Gardens (11701 Lake Victoria…

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