A rare North Atlantic right mother whale and calf appeared this week in the Sebastian Inlet and meandered into the mouth of the Indian River Lagoon.

The North Atlantic right whale is one of the most endangered species of large whales.  According to the World Wildlife Federation, there are approximately 500 whales and very little population growth even though seven decades of protection have been in place.  The whale is usually found along the Atlantic Coastline, primarily the United States and Canada.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have been following the particular North Atlantic right whale for four years now.  They have named her “Clipper” for she has a missing section of her fluke. These whales migrate every year in…

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When:

February 13, 14 & 15, 2016

Saturday 10am to 6pm

Sunday 10am to 6pm

Monday 10am to 5pm

DON'T FORGET TO CLEAR YOUR CALENDARS THIS WEEKENED FOR ARTIGRAS!

Coming to Jupiter, Florida this weekend is the famed and beloved art festival, ArtiGras. February 13-15 the Abacoa Town Center will be bustling with gorgeous art, live music, craft beers, hand squeeze lemonade and tons of happy patrons.

Perfect for adults and kids alike, ArtiGras features a wide variety of different artisans displaying their talents. You will see beautiful scenic paintings, sculptures, woodcrafts, home décor items, jewelry and more. There are also great events for kids to create their own crafts and even sell them! The weather forecast for this weekend is looking perfect with…

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The beloved Moscow Festival Ballet is coming to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale to perform Tchaikovsky’s celebrated Sleeping Beauty on February 28, 2016.

The Moscow Festival Ballet’s origin dates back to 1989 when the principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet Sergei Radchenko set out to create his own company. Radchenko’s Moscow Festival Ballet brings together “the highest classical elements of the great Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet companies in an independent new company within the framework of Russian classic ballet.”

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is an electrifying multi-venue facility found on the downtown riverfront area of Fort Lauderdale. Since it’s opening in 1991 it has become one of the most popular theaters in…

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Only 3 more days until the fun-filled Martin County Fair rolls into town! From February 12-20, 2016 you and your friends and family will be able to run wild through the fair rides and amusements.

Opening night, February 12 there will be free admission for all guests. This year the fair will boast even more rides, games and events then ever before.

Some of the rides you will be able to catch a thrill on include the “Super Shot”, a ride where the vehicle slowly ascends to the top of its tower, once at the top, the vehicle pauses and plummets to the ground, using its fail-safe electromagnetic brakes to safely but scarily return riders to the ground. The “Enterprise” a ride that begins to spin, as the free-swinging vehicles swing out, the ride rises at a 85…

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If you like food and history you must try one of the hit food tours in Delray Beach, Savor Our City™ Culinary Tours. These tours are historical walking food tours that take place in different neighborhoods throughout Delray Beach.

These “walkable” neighborhoods are filled with charming and atmospheric places to stop for the tour guests. Guests of Savor Our City™ Culinary Tours will get to experience the work of the resident artisans, local farmers, amazing restaurant chefs and the best mixologists in town as they share their talents and personal stories through their work. Many of the destinations you will stop at along these walking tours offer dishes with local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients.

“Along with learning about each area’s culinary and…

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Did you realize that Super Bowl Sunday is the second largest food consumption day for Americans?  The biggest day for Americans to overindulge is Thanksgiving!  Chicken wings and pizza are favorites, closely followed by potato chips/pretzels. That is enough chips to fill up 39 Boeing 747 airplanes!

More than 1.3 billion wings are expected to be consumed Super Bowl 50, according to the National Chicken Council.  Ranch dressing places blue cheese on the bench according to almost 60% of Americans to dip their wings.  Spectators, either at home, stadium or out and about will spend about $82.00 on food and team décor.

Super Bowl Sunday is also the second biggest day for barbequing/grilling falling second only to Fourth of July. Party hosts will serve…

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Manatees, often called "sea cows," have captured the hearts of Floridians and visitors alike. These peaceful creatures are frequently spotted in Florida's warm waters during the winter months when they seek refuge in natural springs and power plant outflows. While it may be tempting to swim near, touch, or pet a manatee during an encounter, doing so raises critical legal and ethical questions. In this blog post, we’ll explore whether it is legal to touch a manatee in Florida, why these regulations exist, and how you can responsibly enjoy manatee encounters without harming them.

a manatee swimming near someone

A couple of years ago a Florida man posted pictures on Facebook of himself and his daughters playing with a baby manatee.  Sounds innocent enough, but according to the…

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Image courtesy of Palm Beach Magazine.

The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority explained that the public installation of “The Swings: An Exercise in Musical Cooperation” will be the first stop on the East Coast installations tour of the United States.  The public swing installation is located on the 500 block of Clematis Street (between Quadrille Boulevard and Rosemary Avenue), West Palm Beach.   It is “an interactive display, which essentially acts as a giant musical instrument.”

The concept was created by the French Canadian design group Daily tous les jours. Originally referred to as “21 Swings” in Montreal, Canada.  The public installation in Montreal averaged 8,500 times per day in four years.

Each swing has a prerecorded…

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Prepare to be blown away! Come out today, February 6 to the Jupiter Community Center to see an amazing display of award winning artists create their works of art in chalk onto the street. You will see amazing 3D street paintings and chalk art all over the street at the Jupiter Jubilee at the Jupiter Community Center.

The Jupiter Jubilee will have over 50 spaces dedicated to the artists to make their works of art larger than life. Some of the award-winning artists you will be able to meet include Jennifer Chapparro and Michael Las Casas. “Event-goers are encouraged to bring cameras and jump into the life-sized, interactive scenes to take a photo that looks like you are "in" the action.

Adults and students (8 years old +) in elementary, middle and high school…

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The Friends of Jupiter Beach organization “is a grassroots, volunteer-driven not-for-profit group dedicated to keeping a special section of Jupiter Beach clean & dog-friendly in northern Palm Beach County.” since 2006, the Friends of Jupiter Beach and all of their volunteers have cleaned up over 49,000 lbs. of trash off of our beaches! If you aren’t a part of this organization, join their team and make a difference! 

It all began in 1994 when the beloved dog beach in Jupiter was under threat of being shut down. A small group of passionate, Jupiter locals joined to change this eminent fate. The group started scheduling beach cleanups and started placing dog waste bags at the beach crossovers. Since then, the group has grown exponentially, as individuals…

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