The 8th Annual Lionfish Roundup will be held next Saturday, June 2nd. 

The roundup begins on Friday, June 1st, with a divers meeting and kick-off party at 6 p.m. at the Jupiter Pointe Marina in Tequesta. The spearfishing competition for the Lionfish is on Saturday with a tally and awards party at 2 p.m. Divers spearing the most Lionfish, the smallest, and the largest will be awarded up to $5,000. It's a fun way to do some fishing and to protect our natural reef habitat. 

Lionfish are an invasive species in South Florida that destroy our coral reefs, consume native reef fish, and breed at an uncontrollable rate. The roundup was started eight years ago when the species started dominating the coastline. 

The highly territorial fish are native to…

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Jonathan Dickinson State Park is a Florida State Park in Martin County settled between Tequesta and Hobe Sound. Located just five miles north of Jupiter, the park features a variety of natural habitats, mangroves, river swamps, and wildlife among its 16 natural communities. The Loxahatchee River, Florida’s first federally designated scenic and wild river, runs through the middle of the park.

The park got its name after a Quaker merchant named Jonathan Dickinson who was shipwrecked off the coast in 1696. During the second World War, the park’s location was home to the Camp Murphy Army Base for the Southern Signal Corps School. The barracks are still visible and remain in the park today. The property was transferred from the United States Government to the…

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The Town of Jupiter and the Jupiter Police Department are hosting their annual Coastal Fest on the Riverwalk at Harbourside Place this upcoming weekend. The family friendly coastal themed event is taking place Saturday, April 28th from noon to 5 pm in Jupiter.

The event is free to the public and will feature a kid’s carnival area and activities, bounce houses, face painting, local artisan vendors, a tiki bar featuring beer and wine, touch tank, and local food trucks and vendors. The participating food vendors include the Food Shack, Modern Juice Company, Guanabanas Island Restaurant, Tropical Sno, PS 561 Food Truck, and more.

There will also be live music and entertainment by Gratitude Steel Band from 1 pm to 3 pm. Moana, from the popular Disney film will…

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For the past several years, Pontoon boats have been leading the marine industry in recreational boating. Pontoon boats are popular among families and large groups of people because of the amount of space, storage, and easiness to get in and out of. Pontoon boats are perfect for causal sailing or sightseeing down the intracoastal waterways of Jupiter. The boats range in length and can hold as many as 50 people or more. The newest boating trend is becoming a sailing destination for special events, parties and tours throughout the area.

The Pontiki, docked at Harbourside Place in Jupiter, has 3 pontoon boats Big Bamboo, Charlie, and Shaka. Big Bamboo and Charlie both hold up to 6 passengers and are both very different. Big Bamboo is a completely open-air…

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The Juno Beach Pier is a popular fishing and hang out spot among the locals. The pier offers 990 feet of ocean views and great fishing.

Located at the beginning of the pier of the T-shaped pier is a full-service Pier House that features a full guest service team, gift store, snack and drink bar, bags of ice, and various fishing tackles and bait including fishing poles available for rent.

The Juno Beach Pier is managed by the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, a research and rehabilitation center for injured and endangered sea turtles located in Juno Beach. The Pier is part of the Responsible Pier Initiative, a program designed to work with fishermen and fishing piers to promote a healthy environment for marine life and sea turtles. The program started in 2012…

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Two Palm Beach County cities have made the list of the “10 Best Places to Visit” done by Livability.com. Livability.com is a website that showcases some of the best cities to visit and live throughout the country. The website ranked more than 2,000 cities across the United States and both Boca Raton and Jupiter were ranked in the Top 10. Boca Raton and Jupiter were also the only two Florida cities to have made the list.

Jupiter is ranked number five and Boca Raton is ranked number seven. The website ranked the cities based on their relaxing and adventurous attractions in both cities.

The list highlights Jupiter’s culture, expansive nature preserves, beaches and parks, baseball stadium, iconic lighthouse, golf courses, and other tourist attractions.…

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach is hosting their 15th Annual TurtleFest 2018 this upcoming Saturday, March 24th. More than 10,000 visitors are expected to attend the free ocean conservation festival from 10 am to 6 pm.

The festival will include food, specialty drinks and craft beers, live music, yoga, a beach cleanup, educational and fun activities, shopping, sea turtles and much more. At the festival you’ll have a change to visit the sick or injured sea turtles located in the Loggerhead Marinelife Center.

TurtleFest is Palm Beach County’s largest ocean conservation festival and the festival will be in Loggerhead Park located along the Atlantic Ocean. TurtleFest is free to attend and guest of all ages are welcomed.

The Loggerhead Marinelife…

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Tomorrow night Wellington is hosting their first annual Family Fun Night and lakeside boat parade. The event will start at 4:30 pm and runs until 7:30 pm as part of the Village of Lake Wellington Event Series.

The theme for family fun night is Mardi Gras, and the boats will be decorated with décor and lights for the parade to fit this month’s theme. The boats will gather on the west side of Lake Wellington near the Meadowland Cove boat launch before beginning the parade at the end of the night. All boaters are encouraged to participate in the boat parade.

In addition to the boat parade, the Village is hosting a Family Fun Night that will include live music, lawn games, balloon artists, face painting, rows of food trucks and much more. The event is free…

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The Waterfront Market at Harbourside Place, 200 North U.S. Highway One, Jupiter is an outdoor farmer’s market that takes place on the Riverwalk Plaza in Harbourside Place.  The year-round market takes place every Sunday from 10 am until 3 pm.  At different times you will find fresh produce, specialty foods, arts, crafts, baked goods, fashion, local art, jewelry and more. 

Farmers' markets link small local farmers with local patrons in a unique community get together. They serve a key role in our local food systems.  The fruits and vegetables you buy at the farmers market are the freshest and tastiest available. Much of the food found in grocery stores is highly processed and grown using pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, and/or genetically…

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It’s that time, the Palm Beach International Boat Show is back for another year. The Palm Beach International Boat Show is one of the largest boat shows in the United States and taking place March 22nd through March 25th in downtown West Palm Beach on Flagler Drive for its 33rd year.

The boat show attracts has gained a reputation as a premier event featuring over $1.2 billion dollars worth of boats and yachts that attracts high-end charter clients and buyers ready to purchase. The boats and yachts are displayed both in the water and on land, ranging from mega yachts, fishing boats, center consoles, high performance boast, cruisers, runabouts and more.

The show also features exhibits with everything from sterns to anchors, to fashion and accessories to even…

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