This weekend, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center is hosting a Back to School BioBlitz event. BioBlitz is a science effort to record as many species as possible within a designated location in a short period of time.

This Saturday, the Marinelife Center is hosting the event for everyone to enjoy. The morning will be filled with fun activities to identify local marine species for science. The family friendly event begins at 8 am to 11 am this Saturday, September 7th at Coral Cove Park in Tequesta.

Those who attend can choose between snorkeling, free dive, or some other method to observe Marinelife in shallow waters. In order to participate in the event, an underwater camera is required to capture pictures. If you choose not to swim, you can help clean up the…

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Every month, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum hosts their popular Jupiter Climb and Paddle event a few times a month. This September, the first Climb and Paddle is this Tuesday, September 3rd.

The adventure starts are the Lighthouse with a climb to the top to see the views of Jupiter and the surrounding areas. To climb to the top of the Lighthouse Tower, you must be able to climb up 105 steps to the top.

Following the climb to the top, the Jupiter Outdoor Center guides will take you either by paddle boards or kayaks on a journey around the intracoastal waterways and the Jupiter Inlet. Along your journey, manatees, sea turtles, birds and other wildlife have been spotted during the Climb and Paddle events.

Your tour will start will at the Jupiter…

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The Palm Beaches have over 100 miles of waterways, and when you combine that with low-tide, what you get are sandbars. Sandbars are an oasis that attracts boaters from all around to form a fleeting community that drop anchor and dip their toes in the sand for a few hours of fun. Here are a few of the most popular sandbars in Palm Beach County.

Peanut Island

Now a scenic wooded island in the middle of the Lake Worth Lagoon, Peanut Island started life as a pile of sand from early 20th Century dredging projects. After 80 years, the Island has bloomed into a popular and beautiful picnic destination. North of the island, boaters will find one of the top sandbars in the area, with ample room for boats and people who want snorkel or walk around and…

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Next Saturday is the 6th Annual Chase N Tailz Fishing Tournament taking place at Harbourside Place in Jupiter.

The Fishing Tournament is for all ages and benefits a local children’s charity that funds families with very sick children.

The tournament starts at 6:30 am on Saturday, September 7th and those who wish to participate can go out of any inlet they choose, and launch form any boat ramp. Those who start before the 6:30 am start time will be disqualified from the tournament.

Weigh in starts at 2pm and goes until 4 pm. All boats that are participating must be checked in with the tournament check in boat at the Jupiter Inlet no later than 4 pm. The weigh in stage is located at Harbourside Place and the fish must be bought in by boat and must have a…

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Every Tuesday and Thursday, the ultimate party boat goes on a relaxing Sunset Cruise along the intracoastal waterways of Jupiter.

The PonTiki, is a pontoon boat that features a friendly captain that takes you on a tour to some of the best sightseeing areas to watch the sunset.

The sunset cruise takes place on one of their newest boats Shaka. Shaka is the largest boat of the Pontiki Fleet so far. The floating party boat features a full bathroom, couches for seating and can accommodate up to 40 guests. The cruise offers complimentary beverages of water, soda and beer. You are welcomed to bring your own snacks and beverages for the cruise.

The boat leaves from Harbourside Place in Jupiter near the Amphitheater. The Sunset Cruises are offered every Tuesday…

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center Officials have spotted a record number of sea turtle nest along Jupiter and Juno Beach this year and the count is expected to continue to grow.

As of the latest count in the beginning of August, there were a total of 19,580 sea turtle nests on the 9.5 miles of Palm Beach County beaches. In 2017, the record was 19,085 and this year we have broken that record. The sea turtle nesting season starts on March 1st through October 31st.

So far, there has been 186 leatherbacks, 13,111 loggerhead nests and 6,283 green sea turtle nests when the latest count was counted. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Facebook page keeps the most accurate and updated count. The current nest totals add up to more than 1.3 million estimated sea…

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This Saturday join a group of Blue Friends and Lynne Wells and head to Juno Beach for their monthly beach clean-up. The beach clean-ups occur on the third Saturday of every month.

The clean- up starts at 8:30 am and last approximately an hour long. Following the clean-up there will be a light breakfast sponsored by Another Broken Egg Café and Whole Foods Market. Complimentary coffee will be provided by Oceana Coffee.

If you plan on attending, you are asked to bring a bucket, gloves and closed toe shoes to help remove the litter and keep our beaches clean. The beach clean-ups are a popular event in Juno Beach because of the Loggerhead Marinelife Center and the popular sea turtle nesting areas located on the beaches. Juno Beach is one of the most popular…

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Located along the water, Guanabana’s in Jupiter is a tropical inspired hideaway surrounded by palm trees, waterfalls, colorful Adirondack chairs and tiki torches. The popular Jupiter restaurant first opened as a sandwich shop in 2004 by Jupiter surfers and since then the waterfront eatery transformed into a tropical setting and has become one of the hottest waterfront restaurants in the area.

Located right on the water, Guanabana’s has a few docks for you to pull up on your boat or kayak and dock while you enjoy a nice meal overlooking the Jupiter waterways.
The menu features breakfast, lunch and dinner and some of the menu items include Smoked Fish Dip, Salads, Fish Tacos, Burgers, Vegetarian options, Shrimp and Grits, Fresh Catch and much more. All the…

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is hosting their Sunrise Nest Excavation this August. The Sunrise Nest Excavations started on Thursday, August 1st, where the Marinelife Center staff will give the public an insight into their Research Department.

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center has gotten permission from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to allow the public into their department. The unique program is led by a permitted staff member who will lead the guests down to the Juno or Tequesta beaches to talk about the nesting and hatching process of sea turtles. While there, you might be able to see a live excavation.

Sea Turtles nest along Jupiter and Juno Beach during their Nesting Season which is from March 1st through October 31st. The…

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Healthy lifestyle and eating healthy habits in Palm Beach County are certain.  Delight in the picturesque settings and delightful year-round weather. Being able to enjoy all the beauty Palm Beach County has to offer, in the most optimal of health, is a goal for many.  Living by the Atlantic Ocean doesn’t mean everyone has perfect bodies, but most try to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  

Palm Beach County is the home of many fit lifestyle residents and visitors.   A recent survey led by Dietspotlight, an association that is dedicated to helping people adopt healthy eating and lifestyle habits.  The survey showed that residents of Palm Beach County in Florida are less obese than the rest of the nation.

The human body is a brilliant creation that is…

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