Did you get sunburned in Palm Beach County or elsewhere?  Did you go to the beach, out on the boat, or in the pool and you didn’t bring the sunscreen?  Bet it was cloudy outside and what were the chances you would need sun protection and now you look like a “lobster”.

Getting “fried” is a rookie blunder that even a long time Southeast Floridians make occasionally.  Clouds do not completely block off the sun’s UV rays. You are at greater risk to get sunburned on a cloudy day than on a sunny day because you are not as aware of being exposed to the sun. Always check the UV Index before you head out on your outdoor activities.

The best sunburn remedies maybe in your cabinets at home.

1. Anti-Inflammatories:

The redness associated with sunburns…

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Jonathan Dickinson State Park is located at 16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound within Martin County.  The state park offers many activities and opportunities for outdoor adventure! Visitors can enjoy paved and off-road biking, equestrian, and hiking trails. The Jupiter Waterway Trail is a series of trails that connect the Loxahatchee River, Intracoastal Waterway and Jupiter Inlet. These off-shoots of water create a great opportunity for eco-tourism activities including boating, canoeing, and kayaking.

The history of the park come to life through exhibits and displays in the Elsa Kimbell Environmental Education and Research Center. Did you know that before WWII in the late 1930s, the land where the Jonathan Dickinson preserve is, was an Army…

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The Jupiter Island water day tour allows you to kick your feet up, sit back and relax as you enjoy a 2 1//2 hour narrated tour on the waterway.  The captain of the vessel serves as a tour guide as he explains some local history of Jupiter while making his way up the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. A highlight of the boat tour is highlighting the homes of the rich and famous that live on Jupiter Island. The tour is known as the Jupiter Island Day Tour.

Jupiter Island is known as the single most concentration of wealth in America. Jupiter Island is ideally situated 20 miles north of world-renowned Palm Beach.  Jupiter Island is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the picturesque Intracoastal waterway. Designated as the most affluent community in…

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From North Palm Beach to Palm Beach Gardens and up to Jupiter are scattered restaurants located on the waterfront.  These local waterfront restaurants are perfect for you to visit and truly relish the South Florida lifestyle and they offer everything from seafood, steaks, pasta, sushi, and much more. Or just opt for a drink and some appetizers. Whichever you choose you will surely be delighted with the warm welcome from these waterfront eateries! 

Here is a list of some of our favorite waterfront restaurants to arrive by boat or car to grab something to eat, drink and relax:

Frigate’s Waterfront Bar and Grille: North Palm Beach

Waterway Café: Palm Beach Gardens

Seasons 52: Palm Beach Gardens

The River House: Palm Beach Gardens

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Lighthouses are wondrous things, like the historic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, beautiful, nonetheless incredibly useful. They serve two significant purposes, first, they serve as a navigation aid and secondly, to warn ships and boats of dangerous areas. August 7, 2021, is National Lighthouse Day.  If you are in the Jupiter area head on over to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum.

Celebrate how these scenic, historic structures guided travelers throughout the centuries. In 1789, the U.S. Congress passed an act securing the protection of all lighthouses under federal support. While lighthouse technology has evolved over time, lighthouses were once widely used to mark dangerous reefs, shorelines, and harbors.

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach is a not-for-profit sea turtle hospital, research, and rehabilitation center. The center’s mission is designed to protect sea turtles and the oceans ecosystems. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is a leading destination to provide for injured and endangered sea turtles before being released back into the ocean.

You can support Loggerhead Marinelife Center by “adopting” a sea turtle patient starting at just $40. Your adoption directly benefits the continued care and treatment of our sick and injured sea turtles. It helps provide the food, medication, hospital care and tank maintenance critical to their health. 

The center offers continued care and research for the sick and injured sea turtles.  The…

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It can be “5 O’clock Somewhere” in Palm Beach County just about any time of day. Naturally, with all the great places to grab a drink on the water, you may want an idyllic spot to imbibe by the water. Proof of age, over 21, required.  Always drink responsibly and have a designated driver.

There are a few special spots, including the bar in which the “5 O’clock Somewhere”, Alan Jackson video, was filmed!  Head on over to the Jupiter Inlet and grab a seat at the Square Grouper Tiki Bar.  You will recognize the Jupiter bar as soon as you pull up the music video on your phone. 

Your first stop should be the venerable E.R. Bradley’s Saloon, in West Palm Beach, an indoor and outdoor energetic drinking venue where the breezes off Lake Worth blow…

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The Jupiter area beaches are some of the bests in Southeast Florida and require the best sunscreen to protect your skin. There are a few ingredients in sunscreen that you should keep an eye out for to help you choose the best one for your skin.  What ingredients should you look for in sunscreen? 

These ingredients include APPROVED and ingredients to AVOID by the American Academy of Dermatology Association.  The American Academy of Dermatology Association is the largest, most influential, and representative dermatology group in the United States.  Note the following recommendations from the American Academy of Dermatology Association:

AVOID:

Oxybenzone – This common ingredient found in many low-quality, less expensive sunscreens has been shown…

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Enjoy waterfront camping on Lake Osborne ten minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. The John Prince Park Campground is located at 4759 South Congress Avenue, Lake Worth in Palm Beach County.  The campground is peaceful, charming, and tons of fun for everyone. Experience the joys of a relaxing stay at an RV/tent site nestled all the way through the 48-acre campground, located in John Prince Park. 

The area is the picture-perfect place to launch your boat from the boat ramp. You will certainly revel in a fun-filled day with friends and family on picturesque Lake Osborne. You can also enjoy bird watching and other animal sightings while exploring the gorgeous 726-acre park or a quiet dinner for two or a group barbeque. 

Make the experience your own. John…

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Let us talk turtles! Although verbal communication is less evident among sea turtles compared to freshwater turtles and tortoises. Sea turtles have existed for more than 120 million years.  In 1999, researchers definitively recorded sounds from sea turtles.  This was the first time we learned that turtles talk (okay, communicate).  Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach wants to introduce humans to the way sea turtles communicate.

Learn the basics of sea turtles and the way they speak! Sea turtles start making their first sound before they hatch. The sounds can be described as chirps, click, grunts and “complex hybrid tones.” Scientists assumed that the sounds that they made while they were still in their shell triggered the others in the group…

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