Have you ever wanted to see a manatee in its natural environment? This is your chance! The Mangroves and Manatees tours at the Jupiter Outdoor Center get you up close and personal with the gentle giants that populate our warm Floridian waters. 

Take an adventure with your friends and family by exploring the mangrove islands throughout the Intracoastal Waterways of Jupiter. The tours take you throughout these mangrove islands to spot the sweet manatees swimming below the surface. Depending on the tide and weather the tours take place at different locations and times of day. You may find yourself exploring around the Jupiter Lighthouse, near the Indiantown Bridge, off of Jupiter Island or even Pelican Island. So, even if you’ve done this tour before you…

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The Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge is a beautiful coastal refuge in Hobe Sound, Florida. Established September 30, 1969, the refuge has been a sanctuary to an abundance of wildlife from birds to deer, to marine life like turtles and dolphins for quite some time. 

Spanning a total of 1000 acres, the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge is divided by the Indian River Lagoon. It divides the refuge into a 735-acre piece of land and a 300-acre piece of land. The 735-acre parcel is on the Jupiter Island side and it is a haven for sea turtles. It creates a gentle estuary away from the ocean where turtles can nest and reproduce. The 300-acre parcel is a sand pine scrub environment that houses some of the most uncommon terrain in the nation. The sand pine…

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Calling all car enthusiasts! Bring you classic car out to Abacoa Town Center’s Classic Car Cruise-In. The Abacoa Town Center Cruise In is held on the first Saturday of every month and the next Classic Car Cruise-In is coming up this Saturday!

The Classic Car Cruise-In has made quite a name for itself and has earned a large following. The event fills the streets of the Abacoa Town Center with gorgeous classic cars. This popular cruise is limited to year 1974 and older vehicles (later models of special interest may be allowed with prior approval). Around 5pm when the event begins you can stroll along the rows of hot rods, enjoy different vendors at a discount, raffles and a parade. Many of the vendors come from Abacoa’s shops and restaurants offering a…

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Mark your calendar. The 2nd Hang 20 Surf Dog Classic is set for August 27, 2016. Once more Jupiter comes together, emphasizing just why this little beach town is as unique as the people who call it home. Canines and crowds alike will enjoy a day full of doggie surfing, food, live music, retail vendors, and good company. Ocean Magic supports Hang 20 Surf Dog Classic and Furry Friends Adoption and Clinic, a no kill shelter. It is an event like no other. To learn more about the event visit http://www.furryfriendsadoption.org/


2nd Annual Hang 20 Surf Dog Classic
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Carlin Park’s Civic Center

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This month on June 25th is the Tropical Fruit Festival at Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach. This special event focuses on the incredible tropical fruit trees of the area, showcasing the delicious fruits nature gives in Southern Florida. An array of colors and impressive fruiting plants create a visual spectacle that you can touch, smell and taste. 

The Tropical Fruit Festival will also feature cooking demonstrations by Chef Allen Susser. Chef Susser has received the highly coveted James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Southeast. He has also written a number of successful cookbooks, which have landed on the “best seller’s” list. Some of the events you can expect to see during the festival include lectures about fruitscaping, tropical fruit…

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World Ocean Day Celebrate World Oceans Day at Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center. They are offering half price admission for their daily programs of Stingray Feeding, Sea Turtle Talk, and Gamefish Feeding. Make it a day of family-friendly fun!   World Oceans Day provides a unique opportunity to honor, help protect, and conserve the world’s oceans. Healthy world oceans is critical to our survival. Within our one ocean, there are five distinct oceans: the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean, and Southern Ocean. They generate most of the oxygen we breathe, help feed us, regulate our climate, provides sea-lanes for international trade, and provide limitless inspiration! World Oceans Day is a global day of ocean celebration for a better…

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Considered one of the finest hotels in south Florida is the Boca Raton Resort and Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort. With its lavish appointments, indulgent stays and beachfront location it’s no wonder this resort is one of the top resorts in Palm Beach County. 

Something that makes this resort so special is that it offers a variety of lodging options as well as offering its guest the chance to purchase a club membership. 

The Boca Raton Resort and Spa Staying Options: 

The iconic Cloister features details with origin in 1926 when Addison Mizner drew the plans for this resort. The Cloister building boasts remarkable Spanish-Mediterranean architecture and old-world charm. The Cloister has been described as “old world meets modern luxury.”

The…

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For the avid foodie or wine enthusiast, Savor Our City™ Culinary Tours in Delray are something you must try. These tours are the perfect blend between fun and learning because you walk through the historic downtown of Delray Beach while stopping at the most popular bars and restaurants to sample their menus. 

The tours take place in different neighborhoods or sections of Delray Beach so you can go time after time and not get bored or see the same thing twice. These “walkable” neighborhoods are brimming with charm and history. Partakers in Savor Our City™ Culinary Tours have the opportunity to meet local artisans, farmers, chefs and mixologists of Delray as well as experience the talents and personal stories of their work. At each stop along the tours…

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New for 2016 is a schedule of fun, adventurous and educational events put on by the Florida Coastal Office called ECO-ADVENTURES. This schedule of educational tours and field exploration studies take place at different locations around the state of Florida. 

The Florida Coastal Office is excited to offer these adventures in hopes that local Floridians and tourists will have a fun way to learn all about the intriguing history and delicate ecosystems that are housed here in the sunshine state. Participants of the tours will see the native wildlife and plants.  

These journeys take partakers on life changing adventures like kayaking journeys, catamaran sails, snorkeling explorations, wading trips into the water and educational boat tours. All of the…

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19 years strong, the Boca Raton Green Market has been going strong with an avid following. The incredible green market is the perfect place to bring family or friends to enjoy a day in the warm Floridian weather with amazing food, unparalleled fresh produce and smiling faces. 

The Boca Raton Green Market occurs every Saturday at the southern “Monument Piazza” which is found at the Intersection of South Federal Highway and South East Mizner Boulevard. Opening its doors bright and early at 8am the market and its vendors buzzes on until 1pm every Saturday. With an abundance of locally sourced produce, baked goods, art, jewelry and clothing, the Boca Raton Market is the ultimate market to shop the best south Florida harvests. 

Live music plays every…

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