Guests who visit the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach can support sea turtles through their ‘Adopt a Sea Turtle’ program. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is a non-profit sea turtle research, rehabilitation and sea turtle hospital whose mission is aimed to protect the ocean ecosystems and all Marinelife. Loggerhead provides care and treatment for injured and endangered sea turtles before being released back into the ocean.

The ‘Adopt a Sea Turtle’ program costs $35 dollars for the basic adoption package to adopt and your money goes to benefit the center for research and continued care for the injured and sick sea turtles. Your money also goes to help further along the study of loggerheads, green sea turtles, and leatherbacks that nest along…

5131 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting two events this Wednesday, March 13th, Hiking with Young Explorers and the Lighthouse Sunset Tour.

Hiking with Young Explorers: The staff of the lighthouse invites both young explorers and parents to their nature hike of the North Trail. The hike is led by Sophia Fonseca, the lighthouse site’s Natural Resource Specialist. She will lead the hike through the scrub and identify the animal tracks and how the animals move around. The next hike is this Wednesday, March 10th at 9 am. The hike last approximately an hour and attendees are asked to bring water, sunscreen, bug spray and a snack if needed. The hike will begin at the North Trail. Parking is available at the north parking lot or the grass nearby.…

1796 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

The Town of Palm Beach is an incorporated town in Palm Beach County separated from the mainland by the Intracoastal waterways and the Atlantic Ocean. The island of Palm Beach is home to many luxurious hotels, mansions, landmarks, restaurants and shopping. In 2018, Bloomberg ranked Palm Beach in the Top 30 of America’s 100 Richest Places.

The island and community was established by Henry Flagler’s two luxury resort hotels, The Breakers and the Royal Poinciana Hotel where movie stars and aristocrats came to spend their time and Palm Beach was considered America’s first resort destination. Flagler himself built in 1902 a Beaux-Arts mansion for him and his wife which they called Whitehall. Whitehall today is known as The Flagler Museum and is open to the…

2784 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting their Lighthouse Story Time and Crafts for Kids on Tuesday, March 5th.

The event will take place under the Lighthouse Seminole Chickee Hut for story time and craft activities about Florida’s History, animals, people and local plants, and the Lighthouse Keepers. The event is aimed for children 8 years old and younger. The children are asked to bring a small blanket or picnic mat for the event.

The program is free and lasts approximately 45 minutes. You are asked to arrive 10 minutes prior to the event for check in. The event starts at 10:30 am and the space is limited to 25 children. Click here to RSVP and reserve your child’s spot before this upcoming Friday, March 1st.

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and…

3212 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Hobe Sound is a small unincorporated area located just north of Jupiter in Martin County. The small area is centrally located on Florida’s Atlantic Coast and has some of the most beautiful beaches, championship golf courses, parks, nature spots, schools and great shops and restaurants. In fact, Hobe Sound has the highest point above sea level in South Florida. Hobe Mountain located in the Jonathan Dickinson State Park is 86 feet above sea level.

Nestled along SE Dixie Highway and Bridge Road are some of the best local restaurants and shops and boutiques in the area. Some of the popular restaurants include Taste, The Courtyard Grill, and Harry and the Natives. Locals shops and boutiques along SE Dixie Highway include Juno Shoe Girl, Posh Pineapple, J.…

3180 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

This Friday join the River Center in Jupiter for an exciting family-friendly adventure, the Sandbar and Seashell Family Boating tour and Snorkeling Exploration.

Climb onboard the Osprey boat for a fun trip on the Loxahatchee River. Here you’ll be able to hunt for seashells, snorkeling and get some sunshine, while docking at the sandbar. Make sure to bring plenty of sunscreen, water, snacks and snorkeling gear. Guests will be getting on and off the boat at several times through the day.

The boat will launch this Friday, February 22nd from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Burt Reynold’s Park off of US Highway 1 in Jupiter. Registration is required because of limited space. Click here to register. The cost is $20 dollars for kids and $30 dollars for adults.

For more…

2278 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

The incorporated village of North Palm Beach is located in northern Palm Beach County along the intracoastal waterways and the Atlantic Ocean. The quite village has won an award in 1956 from the National Association of Home Builders as the best planned community. The village is home to about 13,000 residents as of 2017.

The North Palm Beach area was developed in the 1950’s by John D. MacArthur, a philanthropist. The village known for its golfing and famous PGA Tour residents is also home to the only state park in Palm Beach County.

The John D. MacArthur State Park is an eco-friendly and family orientated park complete with picnic facilities, natural trails, a Nature and Welcome Center, waterways, kayak rentals and much more. The State Park also…

2723 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

The River Center in Jupiter and the United States Coast Guard team up several times a year to provide a number of Boating Safety classes. The boating safety classes are aimed for young boaters in the area, but all are welcomed to attend to learn how to navigate the waterways.

The safety class are provided by the AustinBlu Foundation, a non-profit that is dedicated to raising awareness about safety on the water and to promote education programs.

The cost to attend the class is free, however a deposit is required to reserve your spot in the class. The deposit of $10 dollars will be refunded in full to all who attend the class.

The next class will be this upcoming Saturday, February 16th at The River Center in Jupiter. The boating safety classes take…

2022 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

The final countdown for the Miami International Boat Show is just days away from one of the world’s largest and greatest boat shows of the year. Thursday, February 14th is the opening day for more than 3000 boats and yachts on display both in the water and on land.

The show features thousands of the newest and best sailboats, powerboats, electronics, marine accessories, demonstrations, food and beverages, and engines from more than 2000 manufactures and vendors. At the show this upcoming weekend, there will be everything from personal watercrafts, performance boats, sport fishers, and mega yachts for you to come onboard and take a look at. All boats and yachts are available to climb onboard unless otherwise noted. 

The popular boat show takes place in…

2028 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

The Palm Beach Marine Flea Market will be coming to the South Florida Fair Grounds this Saturday and Sunday. It’s the perfect event for anglers of all types. The event will feature rods, reels, lures and lines, boating apparel, nautical decor and jewelry, taxidermy, diving equipment, antique collectibles and maps, marine artifacts and much more.

One of the highlights of this year’s event is their Boat Showcase area new and used boats will be on display and for sale from local dealers.

It is the largest marine event of this type in Palm Beach, Last year was a record attendance with more buyers and more vendors.

Click here for more information.

When: Sat, Feb 16, 2019, 9:00 AM - Sun, Feb 17, 2019, 5:00 PM EST

Where: Expo Center at the…

1676 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post