Beginning on June 16th, 2017, West Palm Beach artist Rene Gibson undertook a project the entire sportfishing and art community has been watching intensely since then. Starting with adorning a single Swarovski Crystal to the tip of the marlin bill, Gibson meticulously placed over 100,000 crystals to create the most brilliantly glistening full-sized taxidermy marlin you will ever see.

Throughout the two-year process, Gibson shared her progress on Instagram for enthusiastic fans, and on June 29th, 2019, Gibson let her daughter place the very last crystal to complete this beautiful piece of art.

“It takes a village to crystal a marlin.” Rene Gibson said, “It’s been a long journey and I want to thank those of you who have followed along. Special thanks…

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The Town of Jupiter is hosting their 22nd Annual Classics By The Sea Race this Saturday, January 11th. The race will include a 5K run, 10K run, and a Kids 1 Miler.

The race will begin in Carlin Park in Jupiter along A1A. Finisher medals and t-shirts will be given to all participants. There will also be food and an award ceremony for the top finishers in each category and the run will include chip timing.

Runners can pick up their Race Day Packets, Runner Bibs and Shirts at Tri Bike Run located on US Highway 1 in Juno Beach on Friday, January 1-th from 3 pm to 6 pm. Runners can also arrive early on Race Day and pick up their packets at Carlin Park from 5:45 am to 6 am.

Race Day Details:
When: Saturday, January 11th
Where: Carlin Park located at 400 Florida…

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The popular Broadway Musical Hamilton is coming to Kravis Center in West Palm Beach this January. Hamilton is set to take over the Kravis Center Tuesday, January 28th through Sunday, February 16th and tickets are selling out quick.

The Tony-Award Winning Musical opened on Broadway in August 2015 and is continuing to sell out every show. The musical tells the story of the American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton through music and show tunes. Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and later became America’s first Treasury Secretary.

The musical is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes long with a 15-minute intermission. Tickets are still available to purchase.

Hamilton Show Times:…

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Planta, is a vivid, vegan/vegetarian upscale restaurant, guided by globally acclaimed Chef David Lee and much-admired restaurateur Steven Salm. It is scheduled to open at Rosemary Square, 700 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach in the next coming months of 2020. The Toronto-born concept was named one of the “Top 50 Restaurants for Vegetarians in America” last year.  The eatery’s vision is to “celebrate innovative cuisine in a beautiful environment without the use of any animal products.”

Planta was opened with the purpose of creating delicious food that promotes environmental sustainability. Planta intends to satisfy a void in the market of fashionable, plant-based dining options with serious attention to flavor. The proprietors feel a…

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The annual Winter Equestrian Festival starts this January at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington. Wellington is the home to the world’s premier winter equestrian event every year.

Each year participates range in age from 2 years old to 70 years old and more than 6,000 horses compete for more than a half a billion dollars. The Winter Equestrian Festival starts in early January and ends in late March. During the course of the three months, the festival is the longest and largest running horse show that sees some of the best riders of their class. Riders come from all 50 states and more than 52 countries and feature adult amateurs, juniors, children and Olympians.

The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center is considered to be one…

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Check your calendars for the Jupiter’s Annual Citizens’ Academy Program Jupiter U. The Town of Jupiter hosts the event several times a year and as of today Monday, January 6th registration is now open for the tours.

Throughout the year, the Town will host many residents for their Jupiter U tours. The tours are aimed for those who know and love everything about the lifestyle, history and living in Jupiter. The tours kick off with a welcome session at the historic Civic Center in Jupiter and will include a tour of the Dubois House, Train Depot Tour, Riverbend History Tour, and much more.

Jupiter U is a great and unique opportunity for residents to learn about government and lifestyle of their town. The tours are offered every spring and registration is now…

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This weekend, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting their Hike Through History event.

The Hike Through History includes a 2-mile journey through the lighthouse’s 120 acres Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area. Along the way, guests will learn about the history that was shaped by nature.

The program is open to adults and children. Children must be accompanied by an adult and be at least 5 years old. Hiker footwear, active wear clothing, a hat and a full water bottle are recommended for the Hike. The Hike starts at the Museum’s flagpole and the event is weather dependent.

Admission is free but you are asked to reserve your spot due to limited space. To RSVP, click here.

Hike Through History Details:
When: Saturday, January 4th…

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Established in 1935 by the West Palm Beach Fishing Club, the Silver Sailfish Derby is the oldest running sailfish tournament in the world. Limited to 50 boats, the 2020 Derby is sold out.

The Silver Sailfish Derby is a tournament with a massive amount of history, credited with developing the red release pennant and as one of the front-runners in promoting catch and release. Ernest Hemingway was a Derby trophy sponsor at one point, and the only time the tournament didn’t run was for three years during WWII.

The Derby features a two-day, Thursday & Friday, fishing format - a measure that was taken to avoid competition with weekend anglers and to foster increased tournament participation.

The 2020 Schedule of Events are as follows:

Wednesday,…

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This January, Palm Beach Gardens is hosting their first Annual Gardens 5K Trailblazer walk and run. All are welcomed to join in on the family friendly designated 5K.

The 5K will be taking place on Saturday, January 11th at the new Gardens North County District Park on 117th Court North in Palm Beach Gardens. Those who participate in the 5k or 3.1 mile walk or run will be on paved surface as well as a two mile unpaved surface through the scenic nature trail. The 5K consists of both male and female age groups ranging from ages 5 and up.

After the 5K, all are invited to join in on a Public Safety Day from 10 am to 1 pm. The Public Safety Day will include live demonstrations and activities hosted by the City of Palm Beach Gardens Fire and Police Departments.

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Every Friday morning during the month of January, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center is hosting their reoccurring popular Hammock Hike. The Hammock Hike is in honor of Gopher Tortoise Day on April 10th where the center will be leading the hike through Loggerhead Park.

The Hammock Hike includes members of the Loggerhead Marinelife Center staff leading a hike through the park to explore the Gopher tortoise habitat, to learn more about tortoises and maybe even see one along the journey. The Gopher tortoises are keystone species and have a huge impact on the ecosystem they live in. Today, the Gopher tortoise population is declining due to habitat loss, morality and illness.

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is sampling and tagging the tortoises in Loggerhead…

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