“Mini Season”, also known as the 2018 Florida Spiny Lobster Sport Season, will take place on Wednesday, July 25 and Thursday, July 26, 2018. The mini-season gives sports fisherman first dibs at the spiny lobsters before commercial fisherman season which begins the first week of August and continues into March. Florida’s annual spiny lobster mini-season is always on the last Wednesday and Thursday in July.

Although the 2-day mini season is small, the spiny lobsters cannot be small/undersized. The size limit is strictly enforced to protect the ocean bugs. The possession and use of a measuring device is required at all times while harvesting spiny lobsters during the mini-season. Divers must abide by the following restrictions:

  • Minimum carapace…

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The iconic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is celebrating its 158th Anniversary this upcoming Tuesday, July 10th. The Jupiter Lighthouse was lit for the first time on July 10th, 1860 and is still in in use today.

The lighthouse is now owned by the United States Coast Guard and became one of just two other lighthouses in the United States to have become an Outstanding Natural Area 10 years ago.

During the anniversary festivities, visitors will be able to tour the museum, visit the Lighthouse Deck, Lighthouse and Keepers Workshop, Seminole Chickee, and Tindall Pioneer Homestead.

In order to climb up the lighthouse tower steps, children must be 48 inches tall. Children ages 18 and under will received free admission on Tuesday from 10 am to 4 pm. Adult ticket prices…

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Calling all photography lovers. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach is hosting their fourth annual Juno Beach Pier Photo Contest. The Center began taking submissions on Monday, July 2nd and will last until Friday, August 10th.

Last year alone, there was over 80 photo submissions and over 40,000 views on Facebook from both beginners and experts in photography. The Juno Beach Pier is an icon in Palm Beach County and is widely popular attraction for fishermen, photographers and locals for years.

The pier is run by the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach. The sea turtle research and rehabilitation center operate the 990-foot pier overlooking the beach and the ocean. The pier is open everyday from sunrise to sunset. The cost to fish off the…

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Within the next two months, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum in Jupiter will be getting a new walking trail. The new 500-foot path will be made of gravel and is expected to be completed by the end of July or early August. The new path will lead to the water and shoreline.

The path will increase the area to public access, will have native plants species will be planted along the pathway to preserve the shorelines ecosystem, prevent erosion, to protect the cultural resources, and to provide more recreational activities in the community. The new project came about due to the increasing use of the slope near the cemetery located on the historic site. Dirt is expected to be delivered this week to start the project.

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is owned by…

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Located along the Intracoastal waterway in Jupiter is the premier destination for dining, shopping, entertainment, luxury hotel accommodations and much more. Harbourside Place provides a classic coastal vibe with bright colored buildings and palm tree lined streets.

Each month the outdoor shopping and entertainment center hosts several events for all ages including, car shows, live music at the amphitheater 3 days a week, kid’s activities, waterfront farmer’s markets, yoga on the roof top, Pontiki cruises, and much more. Click here to view Harbourside’s calendar of events.

More than 13 shops and 8 restaurants line the streets of Harbourside and some of them include, Another Broken Egg Cafe, Francesca’s, Tommy Bahama Shop and Restaurant, White House Black…

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach hosts several Turtle Walk events throughout the year for visitors to learn and observe the egg laying and nesting process of sea turtles. During the event experienced Loggerhead Marinelife staff have set up a designated section of Juno Beach searching for sea turtles while the visitors get an informative presentation before they get to see for themselves.

Turtle Walks are $18 dollars per person and $15 dollars for Loggerhead Marinelife Center members. Walk in’s are welcome but a spot is not guaranteed. Everyone who wishes to attend, including children must reserve a spot. Children must be 8 years of age of older to attends the walks. The center can only accommodate up to 30 people per night for the walks, and…

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Tomorrow, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach is hosting their 7th Annual Run 4 The Sea. The race is 4 miles long and begins at 7am, Saturday June 16th, and is open to runners and walkers. Following the start of the 4-mile run there will also be a 1-mile Kids Fun Run starting at 8:15 am.

The purpose of the run is to support and raise money for the Loggerhead Marinelife Center to provide rehabilitation to injured and endangered sea turtles and to promote the conservation of the ocean.

After the run, participants are invited to stay and enjoy a post-race celebration with kid’s activities, breakfast vendors, music, and an award ceremony. Awards will be presented to the Top Overall male and female, Top Three male and female for different age…

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The West Palm Beach Summer Boat Show is happening next weekend, June 22nd-24th, at the South Florida Fairgrounds. A 100,000 square-foot showcase center will feature power boats up to 40 feet including center consoles, walk-arounds, cruisers and pontoons. 

The boat show is sponsored by dozens of brands and local marinas who will have merchandise on display and for sale. Hundreds of shiny new boats will be on trailers and you can climb aboard and check out the vessels first-hand. You'll find everything from small Hewes for fishing to brand new luxury Sea Rays.

On Sunday there will also be a Used Boat, Vehicle, and Equipment Auction with a preview on Saturday. You can check out over 200 items including boats, trailers, RVs, motorcycles, golf carts…

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The River Center in Jupiter collaborates with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary several times a year to provide a series of Boating Safety Classes. The classes are targeted to attract young boaters in our community, however the class welcomes all ages who want to learn the importance of safety on the water.

The classes are put together through the sponsorship of the AustinBlu Foundation, a non-profit aimed to raise awareness and to promote educational programs and classes for boating safety.

The class will be held this Saturday, June 16th at The River Center in Jupiter.  The class will take place in a classroom in a lecture style learning. The State of Florida requires that any person born after January 1, 1988 who wishes to operate a vessel of 10 horsepower or…

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Every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the Shaka pontoon boat heads down the Jupiter Inlet to party while the sun sets.

PonTiki in Jupiter rents out three super cool tiki boats for parties and events; the Charlie (holds 6) equipped with a waterslide, bar and rooftop for sunning; the Big Bamboo (holds 6) also complete with a waterslide, bar and a chipping green; and the Shaka (holds 40) a floating event venue with a bar, couches, a full bathroom and floating party pads.

The Shaka Cruise on Tuesdays and Thursdays is a public 21+ event including live music, sight-seeing and lots of fun. Take your special someone on a cool date or hang with friends at this unique night out. The cost $50 a person which includes beer and wine and you can…

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