The Okeechobee Music and Art Festival is an annual 4-day event that takes place on an 800-acre property called Sunshine Grove in Okeechobee, Florida, located within an hour drive from Palm Beach County.

The first festival was held in March of 2016. The first year the festival drew over 32,000 visitors over the four days to see big artists such as Kendrick Lamar and Mumford & Sons.

The festival not only includes music but also features a variety of food, beverages, seminars, art lounges, yoga, flower crowns, and much more. Tickets are required for admission to the four-day festival and are selling out fast.

The lineup for this year includes 100 musical acts, including some of the music industry’s biggest stars. Some of the performers include Halsey, Travis…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting its third annual Sea Fest For Kids. The event is Saturday, February 24th from 11 am to 5 pm at the lighthouse in Jupiter.

The family friendly event will feature sea-inspired adventures and educational activities for the kids to celebrate Jupiter’s coastal history and heritage. Important characters from Jupiter’s past, mermaids, and real pirates will be there too to celebrate on the waterfront. There will also be a pirate and mermaid costume contest. The Ah-tah-thi-ki Museum will be present to provide educational and fun crafts.

At the event will be live music, story-telling, arts and crafts, demonstrations, Lighthouse Tours, activities, ice cream treats, and great food from some local food trucks.

Children…

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Starting this weekend in Delray Beach some of the top tennis professional will be in town for the 2018 Delray Beach Open. The Open starts today February 16th through February 25th. The 10-day tournament features past and present ATP World Tour and ATP Champions Tours players.

The tennis matches consist of competitions featuring some of the top-ranked tennis professionals in the world for single- elimination and double events at the Delray Beach Tennis Center.

To kick off the tennis events, the International Tennis Hall of Famer and 17-time Grand Slam champion John McEnroe is returning to make his 4th Delray Beach Open appearance for the tournaments ATP Champions Tour this weekend, February 16th through February 18th.

Making their debuts at the Delray Beach…

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When the City of Port Saint Lucie was constructed, its master developer assigned numbers to most of the city's subdivisions as opposed to naming them. To this day, the majority of the neighborhoods in Port St. Lucie are nameless. 

That's why city council decided to create the Neighborhood Improvement & Community Engagement (NICE) Program. The goal is to promote vibrant neighborhoods and a high-quality life. It gives residents the chance to join together to name their neighborhoods and enhance them. "The program will help empower communities by giving them a united, collective voice when working with the City on issues, concerns and needs," according to the NICE Program brief. 

The first step of NICE is to identify boundaries of the composed…

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Every year, the PGA National Resort and Spa hosts The Honda Classic Golf Tournament in Palm Beach Gardens. Last year, Jupiter resident and Professional Golfer Rickie Fowler took home the winning title and earnings.

The PGA National Resort and Spa has been the home to The Honda Classic since 2007. The club features 5 challenging and exciting 18-hole golf courses, The Champion, The Palmer, The Squire, The Estates, and The Fazio. The Honda Classic is played on the Champion course every year. The Champion course was redesigned in 2014 and is now famous for “The Bear Trap”, three challenging holes that was designed by the Professional Golfer and local resident Jack Nicklaus.

About 200,000 visitors are expected to attend this year’s tournament to see some of…

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The local Jupiter favorite, Guanabanas Island Restaurant and Bar has made the list of the Must Try Restaurants in Florida.

The waterfront island bar and restaurant has open air outdoor seating and bar under tiki huts, oversized umbrellas, and banyan trees for the perfect tropical island atmosphere. The restaurant came in the Top 15 of restaurants to try in Florida by Only In Your State.

Guanabanas is located on A1A in Jupiter with the Jupiter Lighthouse Views from the front and the scenic lagoon in the back. Where you’ll find a row of colorful adirondack chairs lining the street and dock as paddle boards and boats pass by.

The popular restaurant has received great reviews for their food and dining experience. The menu includes seafood, tacos, burgers,…

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The fair is back in Martin County now through February 17th!

The Martin County Fair is actually a 501c3 non-profit organization whose goal is to entertain and promote community traditions, talents, diversity, vision, and agricultural heritage.

It is the largest event in the county attracting more than 70,000 people. The fair has been held for the past 55 years and the money raised goes to improve local facilities, scholarships to students, and programs for Martin County youth.

Entering the fair you'll see many farm animals and livestock and learn about them. Hundreds of vendors display their art, food, and much more. The Fire Department gives demonstrations, you'll pass by magic shows, pageants, dances, pig racing, and live music. If there's…

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The Roger Dean Stadium located in downtown Abacoa in Jupiter is home to two professional teams during Spring Training, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins. The two teams practice and play games for the upcoming Major League Baseball season.

The Miami Marlins compete as a member of the National East Division in the Major League. Their home park is The Marlin Park in Miami, Florida. The Marlins have gone on to win two World Series Championships in 1997 and in 2003.

The St. Louis Cardinals compete as a member of the National League Central Division. The name of their home park is the Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals have gone on to win 11 World Series Championships, the last one being in 2011. The Cardinals have been training in…

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The Honda Classic is approaching and so is the list of fun activities to kick off this year’s famous golf tournament at the PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens.

Join the Gardens Mall for a night of fun and to help kickoff the start of the tournament this Thursday, February 15th. At the event there will be great food from several local restaurants, drinks, live entertainment, silent auctions, and more in the Grand Court of the mall, near Macy’s.

Tickets are required for admittance into the event and can be purchased online or at the event for $50 dollars a ticket. The event is from 7 pm to 10 pm.

The night benefits, The Honda Classic Cares, a local charity that gives back to children in our community through several local charities.

The Honda…

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Calling all  Jupiter residents, visitors and people from across northern Palm Beach County, every Sunday is the Jupiter Green and Artisan Market. This market isnt any ordinary farmer's market, as it takes place under the Indiantown Bridge on the Riverwalk. So, not only do the attendees of the market get to select from the finest and freshest locally grown produce and goods, but they get to soak up the Jupiter ambiance of water, sun and passing boats. 

The Juptier Green and Artisan Market is known for its unique location and unique assortment of food and products. It takes place under the Indiantown Road Bridge and winds its way near Harbouside Place. Overlooking the water and with live music flowing through the air, the green market is a great…

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