Palm Beach County proclaimed the second Saturday in December the Andrew "Red" Harris Artificial Reef Day!  The Andrew "Red" Harris Foundation brings awareness to Palm Beach County residents and visitors of how important artificial reefs are to protecting marine habitats.   The Andrew “Red” Harris Foundation is a 501C3 founded in July 2014 that strives to build and enhance the marine environment in northern Palm Beach County by creating artificial reefs with huge 8,000 pound “Bahamian coral head” inspired modules to expand our marine habitat.    Andrew “Red” Harris was a promising young man and lifelong Jupiter resident. He loved diving and fishing in the ocean waters off northern Palm Beach County. Tragically, Andrew was struck by…

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LagoonFest 2022 falls on November 5, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Flagler Drive, overlooking the estuary. The Lake Worth Lagoon is not only in Lake Worth, it is a 20-mile-long urban estuary, where beauty is above and below the watermark. It travels along thirteen cities in Palm Beach County from North Palm Beach to West Palm Beach to Boynton Beach. The lagoon is a waterway in which you can go diving, kayaking, boating, fishing, birdwatching, or sip a cocktail at one of the fantastic waterfront restaurants. There are also inlets leading to the Atlantic Ocean from the lagoon. 

The scenic Lake Worth Lagoon is on display at LagoonFest in West Palm Beach. Entry is FREE. The event includes a waterway debris pick-up via kayaks and paddleboards.…

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Looking for some fun this Halloween with adults, kids, or pets? Check out these events happening from West Palm Beach to Jupiter. It is sure to fun for kids of all ages, young and young at heart!

West Palm Beach:

A “Halloween Version of Clematis by Night” is a free event 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. October 27 on The Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach. The event includes “Trick or Truck” trick-or-treating, hayrides, and face painting. Festivities include a costume contest.

“Costume Contest for Pets” is on October 29 at the West Palm GreenMarket, which is open 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach.

Jupiter:

“Halloween Spooktacular” is 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. October 28, with trick-or-treating, pumpkin…

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According to SmartAsset.Com, Florida is famous for being the premier destination for retirees looking to enjoy their golden years in a sunny, tropical climate. But within this Atlantic Ocean coastal part of Southeast Florida, there are places that come out on top as places to retire. If you are thinking about retiring in Florida, two towns are at the head of their class.

Stuart, located less than an hour north of West Palm Beach, is the highest-ranked city on this list that is located on Florida’s Atlantic coast. There is nothing about this city that is ordinary. For a town of its size, the selection of Stuart real estate is amazingly diverse and appeals to most lifestyles and budgets. A young family or empty nester can easily find a single-family…

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The Florida Department of Transportation located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee has announced lane closures on Indiantown Road Bridge, Jupiter, for the next two weeks. View the interactive map or look for more information on active projects, future projects, plans, and studies here.

From Monday, October 17, 2022, through Friday, October 21, 2022, and from Monday, October 24, 2022, through Friday, October 28, 2022, there will be daily lane closures along the Indiantown Road bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway as FDOT crews perform bridge repairs and maintenance. The closures will occur daily from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.

For more information on the scheduled lane closures, please contact the F.D.O.T for details at (850) 414-4100.

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The International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) intends to utilize the power of people to fight ocean trash at Jupiter Beaches and other worldwide beaches and waterways. Marine debris is one of the greatest threats our ocean faces, but luckily it is an issue with which we can all play a part in the resolution. 

For every mile of ocean, there are at least 46,000 pieces of plastic debris floating within said distance. Furthermore, plastic does not decompose over a long period and only disintegrates, minute plastic particles are already showing up in our food and water. If these trends continue, it won’t be long before we face disastrous outcomes for our environment.

Since its beginning, more than 17 million volunteers have collected more than 348 million…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, here in Jupiter, is the highlighted lighthouse on every new “Visit Our Lights” specialty license plate sold by Florida’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. There are thirty lighthouses still standing proud in Florida. There is a $25 annual special fee for the plates, in addition to registration fees. Proceeds benefit the Florida Lighthouse Association, a nonprofit that supports the preservation of the state’s lighthouses. The new plate with the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse will be available for the next 10 years. The original version of the specialty plate has been available for purchase since 2008. It illustrated the striped St. Augustine Lighthouse.

Florida has more than 1,800 miles of coastline, more than…

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Volunteer organizations, individuals around Palm Beach County and the globe have been working with the ocean conservancy. Hoping to end the flow of trash at the source ending the flow of trash at the source. It is working to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges creating evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it.

The International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) unites people to remove trash from the world’s beaches and waterways. Thanks to volunteers around the world, the ICC has become a guiding light of hope, leading, and encouraging action in support of the ocean.

Since its beginning, more than seventeen million volunteers have collected more than 348 million pounds of trash.…

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Today we remember the lives of the many individuals who perished on 9/11 and salute the fallen heroes who fearlessly acted and served on that tragic day. To the victims, families of the fallen and the survivors dealing with the loss…we will #neverforget.

                                               

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Are you in a seafood mood? Food Shack has come to be an immensely popular restaurant for locals and travelers alike. Their slogan from the beginning has been, “From top scholar to blue-collar. Food for all walks of life.” There is no better place for fresh fish than Food Shack right here in Jupiter! Food Shack is located at 103 South U.S. Highway 1, in Jupiter. 

Food Shack is known for having exceptional seafood. They offer cuisines in addition to seafood, Asian, American fare, take-out, and family-style.  Food Shack has an average price range between $4.00 and $18.00 per person. When compared to other restaurants, Food Shack is modestly priced, yet exceptional in quality. Food Shack is worth the wait, so patience is imperative and worthwhile!

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