Attention all Palm Beach County scoundrels, buccaneers, and scallywags! Uncork your inner Jack Sparrow, hoist the sails upon the Black Pearl, and set sail for National Rum Day on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Yo-ho-ho-ho a pirate’s life for me! Grab a swashbuckling sip of rum on National Rum Day at one of the Palm Beach ports of call. Like other spirits, rum has medicinal origins, and it was frequently used for its curative properties–not just by pirates, but by everyone who made a living sailing the high seas.

Water on long sea voyages does not stay potable for long. Access to rainwater could not be counted on during long sea voyages. The solution? Grog. Part medicinal, part cocktail, grog was a mix of water, rum, and lime juice thought to prevent…

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Belle's Bar & Grill is nestled in Old Port Cove at 116 Lakeshore Drive, North Palm Beach. Belle’s Bar & Grill is a member only restaurant located on an exclusive part of the waterfront. Enjoy the views, memorable service, and local food. The marina and neighborhood guests are invited to enjoy mouthwatering food, a full cocktail menu and glorious views.

Join others at Belle’s Bar & Grill at Safe Harbor Old Port Cove on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays between the hours of 3:00pm - 9:00pm. Belle’s Bar & Grill in Old Port Cove is a gorgeous restaurant with a luxurious feel.

Now open is Belle’s To-Go at Safe Harbor North Palm Beach Marina, located at 1037 Marina Drive. Belle’s To Go is open Thursday-Monday 11:00am - 9:00pm (closed Tues & Weds). The…

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 Palm Beach County is the perfect place for people who are enthusiastic about boating life.  Four major inlets lead to the Atlantic Ocean from the Intracoastal Waterway and Lake Worth Lagoon. There are 125 miles of scenic waterways to take pleasure cruises, fishing charters, Intracoastal cocktails cruises, and dinner cruises. You have not seen Palm Beach County until you have seen it by water.

There are different options to partake in if you do not own a boat. Take off on a public cruise or private charter with PonTiki. These are a festive pontoon armada boasting chipping greens, tiki bars, and water slides that are great family fun. Sail on a sunset cruise on their 50' Catamaran 'Hakuna Matata.'  Looking for something a little bit more on the wild…

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The Town of Jupiter one of the most desirable towns in the United States. Experience the ocean breeze and Intracoastal views from a private estate or condominium. Elegance abounds in the coastal town of Jupiter. Jupiter was named the 9th Best Southern Beach Town to live in by Stacker Newsletter for 2022, was rated as the 12th Best Beach Town in the United States by WalletHub in 2018, and the 9th Happiest Seaside Town in the United States by Coastal Living in 2012. Jupiter is the northernmost town in Palm Beach County. Just a short ride from the elite island of Palm Beach to the South and Jupiter Island to the North.

Readily available are properties that are perfect for entertaining with expansive outdoor living areas, and ample of room for sports…

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Have you always wanted to learn how to wakeboard but did not know where to start? Wakeboarding is a 30-year-old water sport with origins in both water skiing, surfing, and snowboarding. Learn this exciting watersport in West Palm Beach at SHARK PARK 561. The cable watersports park is located at 1440 Eshleman Trail in West Palm Beach.

When first invented in Australia in the 1980s, wakeboarding was originally named skurfing and used binding less hand-made boards designed specifically for the sport. These days, skurfing has died off with the introduction of wakeboarding, which uses bindings. In wakeboarding, the rider is fastened to a board and towed behind boat at speeds of around thirty miles per hour.

An experienced rider can ride the surface of…

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Summer in Southeast Florida would not be complete without a watermelon cocktail or mocktail around the pool. Enjoy summer light cocktails before they lose their enticing coolness. Sizzling summer temperatures call for a batch of refreshing drinks. Whether enjoyed poolside, on the boat, at the beach, or on the front porch, fresh and flavorful, watermelon cocktails can help keep you cool.

Capture that sweet taste of summer in a fresh watermelon martini. The recipe uses fresh juice, which is easy to make in the blender, or you can go the low-tech route and mash it up with a muddler. Choose a great vodka and be sure to use fresh lime juice and homemade simple syrup. Shake it all up, and you will have the freshest, fruitiest martini possible.

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Sun safety is always in season. Just ask your dermatologist. Whether you are a boater, a beach comber, nature lover or an outdoor sports enthusiast, summertime in Palm Beach County cannot be beat. Take advantage of all the splendor that nature shares and soak up the sun.

There are 47 miles of beaches in the Palm Beach area. Did you know that Palm Beach County is the largest county in the state? Anyone who enjoys the beach knows first-hand that there is no inconvenient time to visit its shores. Whether it is to watch the sun rise, go for an early morning jog, sunbathe, dip in the ocean or star gaze when the sun goes down. The beaches here are possibly the most wonderful and inviting you will find anywhere.

If you are captivated by the beach, you…

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According to the  Florida Department of Transportation Jupiter's U.S. 1 bridge will be closed starting in the spring of 2023 with plans for a $133 million bridge project. It will result in a completely new bridge by 2026. Florida Department of Transportation offers a first look here.  Jupiter drivers should remain vigilant with all the lanes changes.  Drive carefully and do not get distracted.

Be prepared for lane closures scheduled to last until early August will change the traffic flow on U.S. 1 as crews work on the foundations of the new bridge and reconstructing nearby intersections. 

Until early August, the outside southbound lane on Alternate State Road A1A north of East Riverside Drive will be continuously closed.

Also affected by the…

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A sweet tea sangria combines two of the Palm Beach County favorite things, sweet tea, and wine. A traditional Spanish libation, sangria is a wine-based “punch.”  It includes seasonal fruit, a sweetener, brandy, and sometimes a splash of soda water, Sprite, juice, or tea.

Wine takes the center stage in this pitcher cocktail, so choose a wine that is fruity but dry, has good acidity, and is lower in tannins, then just add some sweet tea in place of soda water and pour over ice.

All you will need to make it is sweet tea, white wine, raspberries, peaches, and mint for a garnish. This sweet tea sangria recipe will quickly become of your favorites. Whenever you have fresh summer fruit lying around, whip up a quick batch of sweet tea and mix it with a…

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It is Lighthouse Anniversary Day today! Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, located at 500 Captain Armour’s Way, in Jupiter, invites the community to celebrate the day on Sunday, July 10, 2022, until 4:00 pm. Enjoy family fun and games at the Lighthouse Deck. There will be churros and an ice cream truck visit. 

Come celebrate Lighthouse Anniversary Day at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. Climb the Lighthouse for the best views in Palm Beach County. Stroll the historic grounds and nature trails. Check out passing boats, keep an eye out for manatees and fish at the observation pier!

Free admission for children ages 18 or under. General admission for adults is $12.00. Seniors and Veterans pay $10.00.

Children must be accompanied by an adult and be…

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