This Thursday, August 1st the Loggerhead Marinelife Center is releasing a Sea Turtle back into the ocean. Pre-release procedures begin at 10 am with the Release beginning at 10:30 am.

The turtle being released is Vitti, a sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle that was found in February in the Florida Power and Light St. Lucie intake canal. When the turtle came into the center, the turtle was underweight, lethargic, in poor health and the blood work showed anemia and hypoglycemia. After a few months of treatment and medicine, Vitti is now able to be released into the ocean.

Vitti will be prepared for release on Thursday at 10 am and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center staff will go over the turtle’s history and recovery. The sea turtle releases are weather…

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Tonight, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting their reoccurring Lighthouse Sunset Tour.

Come and climb to the top of the iconic Jupiter Lighthouse and see the spectacular sunset views over the water and the town of Jupiter. Visitors will also get to witness the light turn on and illuminate the sky and get a sneak peak into the lighthouse Watch Room to see how everything works.

The tours are approximately 75 minutes long and cost $20 dollars per person or $15 dollars per lighthouse members. The tours are weather permitting, be sure to check their website for more information. The tours are open to all ages and children must be at least 48 inches tall to climb the tower steps.

The next Lighthouse Sunset Tour:
Wednesday, July 10th at 7:45 pm,…

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This month, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center is hosting two Sea Turtle Sleepovers.

The Sea Turtle Sleepover is an exclusive over night event held at the Marinelife Center. The popular event features a tour of the Sea Turtle Hospital, games, activities, scavenger hunts, tours of the aquariums, an ocean themed movie, pizza, snacks and much more. Those who attend are welcomed to bring their own drinks and snacks, the center asks that they are in reusable containers and bottles.

The sleepover is for children ages 8 through 12 years old. This is a drop-off only event and parents and chaperones are invited to stay the night and participate in all activities during the night.

You must register to attend due to limited space. The cost is $65 dollars per child.…

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Jupiter’s newest waterfront event venue is now open for Sunday Brunch during the summer. The Pelican Club located on the Jupiter Inlet across the water from the Jupiter Lighthouse is offering Sunday Brunch starting June 23rd through the end of the summer from 10 am to 2 pm.

Come and enjoy the coastal brunch featuring traditional breakfast buffet, sea to table cuisine, made to order pancakes, eggs benedict, waffles, French toast and much more. The giant brunch is $ 60 dollars per person and includes bottomless mimosas for two hours. Children 12 years old and younger are half price. Smart casual or proper attire dress is required for the Sunday Brunch. Reservations can be made by calling 561-693-5063.

The Pelican Club opened in April along the intracoastal…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting their reoccurring Hike Through History this Saturday, July 6th.

The hike includes a 2- mile journey through the 120 acres of the Lighthouse Natural Conservation Area to learn about the nature and history of the historic site and the lighthouse. The site is just one of three natural sites in the United States. The natural site is protected by the Bureau of Land Management’s National Conversation Land Programs.

The hike is this Saturday starting at 8:30 am at the Lighthouse and will meet at the Flagpole. The program is open to all and children must be 5 years old to participate. Those under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Proper footwear, active wear, a hat and a water bottle are suggested…

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This weekend, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center is hosting several events for the whole family to enjoy.

Friday, July 5th:

Junior Marinelife Biologist Summer Camp: the interactive summer camp is aimed for children ages 6 through 17 years old. The program is educational and those who attend will gain an understanding on marine biology and ecology. The camp is from 9 am to 4 pm, click here to register.

Public Guide Tours: The tours are offered 7 days a week and includes a tour of the sea turtle research and rehabilitation center. The tour starts at 2 pm and last an hour, click here to register.

Evening Guided Tours: The tour includes an after-hours tour and a behind the scenes experience of the outdoor sea turtle hospital. The tour starts at 6 pm, click here…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting their Climb and Paddle event this Friday, July 5th.

The event starts at 9:30 am with a climb the 105 steps to the top of the Jupiter Lighthouse. Following the climb to the top, the Jupiter Outdoor Center will guide those who attend to the paddle boards and kayaks for a trip on the water of the Intracoastal and Jupiter Inlet. During the event, manatees, sea turtles, and other marine and wile life have been frequently spotted along the way.

The tour begins at the Jupiter Lighthouse and personal paddle boards and kayaks are not permitted. Check in begins 15 minutes prior to the start time and those who wish to paddle board, paddling begins an hour after the start time.

Children under 16 years old may…

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The iconic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is prepping for new projects on the property. The new projects are aimed to help preserve the land from every changing environment and to help preserve Jupiter’s history.

The Lighthouse is surrounded by more than 120 acres of native habitat and the Lighthouse and Museum is always finding ways to enhance and improve the land and surroundings.

The historic lighthouse was constructed in 1860 and was used to save ships from wrecking in the reefs offshore. The site has been used and eventually included a U.S. Weather Bureau Station, a Navy radio station during WWII, and a U.S. Air Force missile tracking station. The Lighthouse today still operates as a navigation aid for those on the water.

In the 1970’s, the…

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This Thursday, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center is planning on releasing another healthy sea turtle back into the ocean. The center is planning to release James IV on Thursday morning at 10:30 am with pre-release procedures beginning at 10 am.

The event will start at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center at 10 am where the center will go over how they found the turtle and its recovery process before being released.

James IV was brought to the center in early April and is a juvenile loggerhead sea turtle. The sea turtle patient was hooked by a recreational fisherman at the Juno Beach Pier. While in the hands of the sea turtle research and rehabilitation center, the sea turtle received antibiotics and was cleared to be released last week.

The Sea Turtle…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting their reoccurring Twilight Yoga at the Light tonight at 7 pm.

The Yoga class welcomes all levels of yoga to join in and watch the sunset and experience the serenity of Yoga. The Yoga is taught by Mary Veal on the Lighthouse Deck every Monday night at sunset.

The class is $10 dollars to attend and you are asked to bring your own yoga mat, a water bottle and a flashlight. The class will meet 10 minutes before the class begins at 7 pm at the Museum. The classes are weather dependent so be sure to check their website for more details.

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is located at 500 Captains Armour’s Way in Jupiter.

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