Palm Beach County is a beautiful area to disconnect and go back to the simpler things in life, if only for one night or a long weekend, with camping. No internet, no phone, no office, just the sounds of nature. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful preserve and fun for the whole family.

Peanut Island Park & Tent Campground is a family sanctuary featuring great snorkeling, pathways, overnight camping, and swimming. The best ways to get over are via water taxi stops from nearby Sailfish Marina or Riviera Beach Marina - or anchor your boat right along the shoreline.

Location: 6500 Peanut Island Road, Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Torry Island Campground and Marina is a fun-filled camping and outdoor adventure on Lake Okeechobee's 640 acres "Island Jewel" which…

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Your little ones are “Egg” stra special and deserve a practice, Easter Egg Hunt and there is one just south of North Palm Beach on the waterfront. You are invited to enjoy springtime fun. Many folks might think Easter eggs and Easter egg hunts are a commercialized form of the Easter celebration. But their roots are deeply embedded in the practices of early Christians in eastern cultures. In addition, they are just a blast for the kids!

The West Palm Beach Easter egg hunt will take place on Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Currie Park. Currie Park is located at 2400 North Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach. 

Participants must be PRE-REGISTERED online.  To participate on the day of the event, youngsters must be accompanied by…

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The West Palm Beach GreenMarket was voted the number 1 farmers market in the country by voters in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice awards. The last GreenMarket of the season is April 16, 2022. If you have not explored the best market in the United States, there is a limited time before is shut down for summer. The West Palm Beach GreenMarket began in 1995 with only thirteen vendors. Mayor Nancy Graham was inspired to re-create the culture of public markets in Europe. According to the city, Graham is quoted as saying, “In the green markets I visited, people selling the produce knew their shoppers’ names and the shoppers could ask questions about the products.

The West Palm Beach GreenMarket beat out hot spots like Seattle, Washington; Santa Fe,…

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Every Thursday at the Sailfish Marina Sunset Celebration enjoy a casual and entertaining sunset with friends and family. The Sailfish Marina Resort located at 98 Lake Drive, Singer Island, is a tropical vacation paradise with Old Florida charm. It is the home to a world-famous fleet of luxury sport fishing yachts and water taxis that will take you out on the water. Also, join the "Sunset Celebration" every Thursday along the seawall and dine observing the amazing views from the waterfront restaurant.

The Sunset Celebration along the Sailfish Marina seawall features live music and vendors selling a variety of hand-made unique items. Enjoy dinner at the restaurant, stroll along and watch the boats at the sunsets. Try a “Grouper Dog” or “Conch…

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The month of April has been designated as “Earth Month.” To commemorate Mother Earth, it is a terrific opportunity to share some facts about our beautiful planet.

All the planets, apart from Earth, were named after Greek and Roman gods and goddesses. The name Earth is an English/German name which simply means the “ground.” It comes from the Old English words 'eor(th)e' and 'ertha'. In German it is 'erde'. The name Earth is at least 1000 years old.

Earth weighs about 13,170,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 pounds (or 5,974,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 kilograms). Since Earth is too big to be placed on a scale, scientists use mathematics and the laws of gravity to figure out Earth's weight. For your reference I personally reconfirmed this equation, and…

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Trees around homes in Palm Beach County not only help reduce the amount of energy your home requires, but they also add to your property value, reduce your carbon footprint, improve the air quality, and catch stormwater runoff. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, “Planting the right tree in the right place is key to maximizing the energy-saving benefits that those trees provide. When planted properly, a single tree can save a homeowner up to 20% on energy costs.” The program is designed to help people plant trees on their property for maximum energy savings as part of Arbor Day Foundation efforts. The program partners with cities, states, energy companies, corporations, and nonprofit organizations to distribute trees throughout the country. 

To…

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In celebration of National Empanada Day, which falls on April 8, 2022, it is the perfect excuse to try one if you have not yet. Barrio is a covered outdoor experience with food and drink based on classic Latin neighborhood street food and a full bar that celebrates craft cocktail elements from your favorite tropical Latin destinations. The neighborhood café is in The Square at 700 South Rosemary Avenue, Second Floor, in West Palm Beach.

Barrio’s executive chef Rolando Anoceto will roll out his street food-inspired beer braised empanadas ($11) stuffed with dry-aged Spanish chorizo, house-cured Manchego, and drizzled with smoked sweet pepper aioli.

A beloved culinary treasure in Latin America and Spain, empanadas are easy-to-eat pastries layered…

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Take a guided tour through the wild and scenic Loxahatchee River and come across a rich diversity of wildlife, history, and nature. The Loxahatchee River tour starts out narrow and twisty as it meanders its way downstream from Riverbend Park toward the Atlantic Ocean.   The wild and scenic Loxahatchee River is a 7.6-mile-long river that flows out of the Jupiter Inlet and into the sparkling Atlantic Ocean. The Loxahatchee River is known for its famous Cypress Forest which creates a canopy that creates a feeling like you are in another world.  

The river, named “lowchow” (turtle) and “hatchee” (river) by the Seminole Indians, is one of two nationally designated Wild and Scenic Rivers in Florida. The designation was issued on May 17, 1985. Portions of…

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Seabeeze Amphitheater in Jupiter’s Carlin Park is an outdoor entertainment facility hosting up to 2,000 patrons for theater, concerts, tribute bands, community fundraisers, and movies. On Saturday, April 9, 2022, the Seabreeze Amphitheater will host a Tina Turner Tribute band between 7:00 pm – and 9:00 pm.

Simply Tina is a world-class Tina Turner tribute band composed of talented musicians, singers, and dancers. This is a high-energy band that encourages audience participation. You are sure to get you out of your seats while you sing along to so many of Tina Turner’s biggest hits! Simply Tina is a full live band - no lip-syncing, no backing tracks all singing, and every note is performed live.

Located just west of Jupiter Beach this venue is…

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The Young Friends of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County will host its signature annual event, Evening on Antique Row, on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Enjoy live music, 17th to 20th century antiques, decorative arts, fine arts, and design services at this fundraising event. For the 27th year, the HSPBC’s distinctively stylish street party will shine the spotlight on the world-famous art and design district of West Palm Beach in Palm Beach County.

General Admission includes cocktails, samplings from the area’s hippest restaurants and caterers, live music, artists, shopping, and new surprises each year. South Dixie Highway will be closed to vehicles from Monroe Drive to Southern Boulevard, allowing visitors to explore unique shops that will stay…

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