Last week, Governor DeSantis and County Commissioners announced that parks and some recreational facilities in Palm Beach County were allowed to begin Phase One of Reopening Florida. The parks and recreational facilities are open with social distancing and restrictions. 

Parks Restrictions:

  • Park hours limited to sunrise to sunset
  • Park is open for walking, biking, hiking, strolling, and running. Fishing, kayaking, canoeing, bike rentals, water skiing, wake boarding are also permitted as long as social distance is practiced.
  • All playgrounds, picnic areas, concession stands, camp grounds, dog parks, field sports, skate parks, organized sports, gymnasiums, aquatic splash zones, fitness areas, recreational buildings must remain closed. 
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County Commissioners met last week to discuss reopening Martin County and the steps to take. The meeting was held Friday morning at The Blake Library in downtown Stuart.  

Starting today, Monday, May 4th, Martin County is reopening golf courses, boat ramps, parks and beaches, however Hobe Sound Beach will remain closed due to its close proximity to Palm Beach County where the beaches remain closed.  Bathtub Beach will also remain closed in Martin County. 

 In addition to all county parks, private and public golf courses and boat ramps opening racquet sports will be allowed at parks, pavilions will reopen but playgrounds will remain closed.  Boat ramps will be open for commercial or recreational use.

Anyone at those locations must abide by social…

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Grouper season in Atlantic state waters in Florida is May 1st until December 31st. Grouper are managed differently in Gulf versus Atlantic and in state versus federal waters. Here are the regulations for Atlantic state waters, which are from shore to 3 nautical miles.

Size Limits

The minimum size limit for gag and black grouper is 24” total length, the minimum size for red, scamp, yellowfin, and yellowmouth grouper is 20” total length, and there is no minimum size for rock hind/red hind, coney/graysby, yellowedge/misty, warsaw, or snowy grouper.

The total length is the maximum length of the fish, with the mouth closed and the tail fin pinched together. 

Bag Limits

Harvest is prohibited for goliath and Nassau grouper. An aggregate bag limit…

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Dry salt therapy has been deemed to be an “essential service”.  CUR Salt Spa, located at 103 South U.S. Highway One, Suite B-3, Jupiter is still open for private salt sessions.  Dry salt therapy, also known as Halotherapy, benefits people naturally and safely without harmful side effects.

Halotherapy is beneficial for overall wellness by reducing the toxicity from the respiratory system, enhance lung capacity, improving the function and appearance of the skin. It also has been helpful in reducing stress, strengthening the immune system and encouraging better sleep.

How it works? As the individual relaxes in the salt room the micro-particles are inhaled. The particles enter deep into the lungs, bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli. While inside the…

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Good news for South Florida, Governor DeSantis announced today that State Parks across the State of Florida will reopen on Monday, May 4th.

DeSantis said” being outdoors in the open air is more low risk” from Talbot Island State Park in Jacksonville this morning.  In addition to the State Parks opening Monday, May 4th, some part of Florida can being the first Phase of reopening Florida.  Palm Beach County is not included in Phase One but State Parks in Palm Beach County are allowed to open Monday.

Earlier this week, Palm Beach County have opened golf courses, marinas, parks, and community pools with social distancing and restrictions. 

The State Parks will open on Monday with restrictions. The Governor stated in his announcement that…

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Good news from Infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci.  Dr. Fauci spoke of the developments of  the trial examining an experimental drug medication for the coronavirus.   

Dr. Fauci has advised six Presidents on HIV/AIDS and many other domestic and global health issues. He was one of the principal architects of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a program that has saved millions of lives throughout the developing world.

A randomized controlled study of the worldwide trial of the drug Remdesivir.  It has resulted in "quite good news”. According to Dr. Fauci, results of the trial have indicated a shortening of the period patients experienced symptoms and potentially slightly reducing the mortality rate.  The White…

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Today, Martin County leaders will meet up and discuss the county’s next steps in reopening. County Commissioners are holding a meeting this morning at the Blake Library in downtown Stuart. 

The meeting today will review the state guidelines that Governor DeSantis laid out earlier this week about Florida’s plan to reopen in phases. The County Commissioners are currently meeting to make the best decision for the Martin County residents. 

The County can decide whether or not to participate the Governor’s Phase One Reopening Plan, which allows retail shops to open at 25% capacity.  Also included in Phase One is restaurants can do outdoor seating with social distancing and indoor seating with 25% capacity.  All salons, gyms and movie theaters will…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is currently closed to visitors but school children from across Jupiter and South Florida will have the opportunity to learn about the state’s rich natural history online.  

The online history classes will be led by the children’s book author Harvey Oyer III, Oyer will expand on the stories in his beloved The Adventures of Charlie Pierce series. Many schools in Palm Beach County use Oyer’s books as part of the history curriculum. 

The online classes are aimed for fourth graders but all are welcomed to watch the videos and use the resources. The segments include PowerPoint’s, crossword, coloring sheets, word search, biography, educational videos and more all available online. 

Download the free Jupiter Inlet…

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The Palm Beach Boat Show is one of the largest boat shows and one of the Top 5 Boat Shows to attend in the United States. The show was originally scheduled for March of this year but was postponed until May and now the popular boat show has announced on their social media page and website that they will be going virtual. 

The virtual Palm Beach Boat Show will be online with nearly 500 premier exhibitors and will be launching on Thursday, May 14th.  

The virtual boat show will continue to be dedicating to connecting the community of yachting and marine enthusiasts. The show will no longer take place in its original form and will be the first time anything like this has happened in 35 years but the show will continue to bring exhibitors and…

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Nothing feels better than a little rest and relaxation on an island vacation.  In the meantime, no one is traveling to exotic locations so bring the faraway lands to you here in the Jupiter area.  Get the “I’ve escaped to a tropical location” feel with a cocktail or mocktail that feels like a getaway!

Tropical drinks serve two purposes. They can help you mentally escape to a sandy coast for a carefree sunny moment and refresh the body and soul after a long, warm day.  Try a Martha Stewart drink recipe today.

5 delicious getaway beverages to lift your spirit and take you away…

Pina Colada

A very rich and indulgent frozen beverage, too much for every day, is a “must have” to keep cool in the islands!  The coconut concoction is delicious as…

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