It is that time of year again for the 35th annual Palm Beach International Boat Show. The Boat Show will sail back into town this weekend. If you are looking for a boat or just a fan of boating, the Palm Beach International Boat Show is the place to be this weekend.

Organizers and volunteers have rolled out enhanced safety measures this year, in collaboration with the city of West Palm Beach so boat lovers can gather along Flagler Drive and enjoy the event.

The Palm Beach International Boat Show features everything from all things nautical, to marine accessories, to mega yachts, and much more. The annual show is one of America’s premier yachting events. The show showcases more than a billion dollars’ worth of boats, yachts, and accessories from some…

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The debut of an exciting cabaret show will debut March 13, 2021 at 8:00 P.M. The Harbourside Amphitheatre on the waterfront, located at Harbourside Place, 200 North U.S. Highway One, Jupiter presents cabaret sensation Carole J. Bufford performing her new hit show, “Come Together: When the 60s Met the 70s”. Featuring the music made famous by Janis Joplin, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, and many more, “Come Together” explores the change in the musical landscape from 1965-1975.

Due to Covid-19, seating and ticketing for all shows will be by table only. No individual tickets will be available for sale. This will ensure that ticket purchasers can choose those the individuals they wish to sit with at their table. All seating will be in…

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Floridians already knew that this is one of the best states to live in and now it has been confirmed by U.S. News & World Report!  Florida ranked No. 10 in U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of best states in the country. It also ranks among the top five states in education and among the top 10 states in the economy and fiscal stability categories. As a Florida resident, it is hard to believe that the beaches of Jupiter, nightlife in South Beach, and infamous Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, that Florida did not rank higher in the standings.

States were ranked in 71 metrics across eight main categories:

-        Health care

-        Education

-        Economics

-        Infrastructure

-        Opportunities

-        Fiscal stability

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When you think of South Florida, many expensive zip codes come to mind–Palm Beach, Jupiter Island, Star Island, Orchid Island and many more.  But is one of those areas the most costly zip code in Florida? 

Homeownership is the definitive symbol of achieving the “American Dream”. It is also the largest purchase most Americans will ever make. Naturally, home values are not uniform across the country, and in nearly every state, there is at least one ZIP code where the median home sale value is well above the national average.  

Housing prices are determined by supply and demand forces as well as what buyers are willing to pay and thusly influenced largely by what they are inclined to offer. Not shockingly, in places where the median home sale price…

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Save a life and adopt a real manatee. Manatees travel freely around Florida.  Manatees can be spotted throughout Southeast Florida’s rivers and coastal waters.  Manatees are Florida’s official state marine mammal. Save the Manatee Organization is an award-winning national nonprofit 501(c)(3) and membership-based organization established in 1981 by singer/songwriter, Jimmy Buffett, and former U.S. Senator, Bob Graham, when he was governor of Florida. Funds from the Club’s Adopt-A-Manatee program go toward efforts to help protect manatees and their habitat. Unlike other animal adoption programs, the manatees in our adoption programs are real, living manatees with known histories. The Save the Manatee Organizations mission is to protect manatees and…

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Beginning on the first of April 2021 stand up paddle boarding will be offered at MacArthur Beach State Park, 10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach.  The paddle boards and instruction will be provided by High Point Paddle Adventures at MacBeach. Depending on the season, you may see wildlife including manatees, dolphins, mullet, snook rays and a variety of birds. You do not have to be an expert to paddle the calm waters of the park's estuary. 

Learn of the beauty and abundant nature of the “Real Florida” via standup paddle board.  Be guided by experienced native Floridians who are certified, licensed, and insured. Whether you are a beginner trying to stand on the board and take your first strokes, or an experienced paddler looking to improve…

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As Americans are planning spring and summer vacations, many planning on visiting Palm Beach County, will be contemplating purchasing a new pair of sunglasses. The American Optometric Association (AOA) reminds buyers to be sure their favorite sunglasses provide quality protection from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays. You probably know that too much exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can cause sunburn and skin cancer. But did you know UV also can harm your eyes?

When you are performing your daily sun protection regimen, do not just stop at applying sunscreen. Make sure to wear UV-blocking sunglasses and a visor or brimmed hat to further shade your eyes from the sun. It is a simple step that can make a world of difference in your eye…

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Cruise on the bright Jupiter Intracoastal waterways while listening to island music and enjoying the beautiful scenery of the local area. Gather up some friends and family and have a good old time on the Jupiter and Tequesta waterfront. Hop on board one of the party boats of PonTiki Cruises of Jupiter. Imagine a floating event venue with live music, food, drinks, sun and fun.

PonTiki boats are a casual and a fun, unique way to provide the perfect scene for your special occasion, Sunday Fun Day or while visiting Florida. The vessel crew are safety trained and a well-informed team. They share interesting recounts about the area, people in the area, highlighting distinct landmarks, interesting things along the coastline and point out wildlife spotted…

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Shark Wake Park 561 is located at Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach. Shark Wake Park located at 1440 Eshleman Trail and is more than fun on the water.  Safe waters, no sharks! The waterpark is some of the best family-friendly cable water sports parks and aqua parks in the world.  In 2019, the waterpark unveiled its location in West Palm Beach.  Shark Wake Park 561 is one of the largest floating playgrounds on the East Coast. Anything you can do behind a boat; you can do at the cable park.

Jump, dive and splash into your next family-friendly adventure on our Obstacle Island. If you ever wanted to wakeboard, learn here. The huge floating playground is full of monkey bars, climbing towers, slides and more! There is no better place for kids to play,…

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Rock'n Riverwalk in downtown Stuart is a signature concert series presented every Sunday by Stuart Main Street and the Historic Stuart Downtown Business Association.  These two non-profit organizations can host the event at no charge to the public thanks to generous sponsors, attendee donations in addition to live music events that benefit Rock'n Riverwalk.

In 2000, Rock'n Riverwalk began as the Lunchbox Concert Series each Friday afternoon from October through June. Over time, the event's popularity grew, and the downtown traffic grew. The event was renamed Riverwalk Jazz Series and moved to Sundays. As popularity increased, they expanded from jazz to all genres of music and once again the event was renamed Rock’n Riverwalk.

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