For two weeks, Floridians across the state will be able to save money by taking advantage of this tax free shopping holiday on the purchase of select items for the new 2022 school year. Palm Beach County shoppers will have the opportunity to take advantage of savings on eligible purchases of apparel, school supplies, and electronic devices like laptops, desktops, and tablets. The Florida Back to School sales tax holiday is July 25 to August 7, 2022, when there will be no state sales tax on qualifying items. Students and non-students are welcome to purchase tax-exempt items.

In Florida, state sales taxes are 6 percent or $6 for every $100 spent. Individual qualifying items must be within designated price limits.There is no limit on eligible…

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Who wants to pet a real dinosaur? Kids who love "Jurassic Park" will have a unique chance to play paleontologist at The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History's Jurassic Camp. The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History's Jurassic Camp is in The Mall at Wellington Green, 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 172, Wellington. The museum's popular summer youth camp and is open now through August 5 and walk-ins are accepted.

Now through August 5, 2022, kids of all ages (5+) are invited to become junior paleontologists, geologists, and archaeologists at Jurassic Camp at The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History. Tucked inside The Mall at Wellington Green, kids enjoy hands-on, STEAM-based multidisciplinary learning, games, and activities, from identifying Ice Age…

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The Palm Beach County area is renowned for the sport of golf. Perhaps you are not the golfer you would like to be or are just picking up a club for the first time, there is help! With a professional golf coach you will find all the tools you need to help you improve your golf game. Instructors have years of experience, and they use the latest golf technology to help players of any age or skill level reach their goals.

This area is an exceptional destination for golf instruction. For golfers in Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter and West Palm Beach schools like the Warren Bottke Golf, North Palm Beach Country Club Pro’s,  John Webster Golf Academy at The Breakers or Palm Beach Gardens Lessons at GOLFTEC will help unlock your championship potential. 

Try…

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Experience Palm Beach County’s living history at Yesteryear Village in West Palm Beach. This is a 10-acre park at the South Florida Fairgrounds. The living history exhibit is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is an interactive, educational, fun experience for all.

Interpreters share stories about what life was like in South Florida before 1940. The site includes a school, a blacksmith shop, a farm, several houses, and a general store. Discover merchandise that highlights the people and ideas of early Florida. Shoppers of all ages will be delighted by our unique items at the General Store.

Yesteryear Village hosts summer programs and accommodates field trips and large groups. Visitors are invited to step back…

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Boating safety is immensely meaningful. Cross over any waterway in the  Palm Beach County  area and glance at of boaters enjoying the water. One of the benefits of living the Palm Beaches is the ability to jump on a boat, get out on the water, and soak up the daylight.

Since 2010, Florida requires that any person who wishes to operate a vessel of more than ten horsepower or more and is born after January 1st, 1988, must pass and complete a boater safety course 

The Florida does not have a “boating license” per se, however, there is a Boater Safety Identification Card. The course can either be done in person or online. The Boater Safety Identification Card states that the course has been accomplished. The State does not require a follow-up or a…

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Waterfront Properties and Club Communities wish you a happy and safe Fourth of July 2022.

Lest not forget the reason for the national holiday observance. The Declaration of Independence is a document declaring the United States to be independent of the British Crown, signed by the congressional representatives of the Thirteen Colonies, including Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams, and ratified on July 4, 1776.

In United States history the Declaration of Independence document that was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and that announced the separation of 13 North American British colonies from Great Britain. It explained why the Congress on July 2 “unanimously” by the votes of 12 colonies (with New…

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One of the most desirable towns in the United States is the Town of Jupiter!  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. 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. Additionally, it is only 80 miles from the hot spot of Miami!

Much of the year is warm to very warm in Jupiter, and frost is extremely rare. Jupiter is also known for humid summers. Jupiter has the benefit of a trade wind. In South Florida, there are two basic seasons…

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American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. (AGSM), the 94-year-old Congressionally Chartered Veterans Service Organization, will host its 85th National Convention at the Hilton Palm Beach Airport, located at 150 Australian Avenue, in West Palm Beach. The exhibit runs through June 26, 2022. This year marks a unique opportunity for the public to participate in the weekend events which began on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

The exhibit and activities surrounding the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be open to the public 24 hours a day through, 4:00 pm on Sunday, June 26, 2022. The traveling wall allows people the opportunity to visit loved ones who otherwise may not be able to make the trip to Washington, DC. The Global War on Terror Memorial and 9-11 Memorial…

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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, with its unique gardens and collections, is one of Palm Beach County’s most treasured cultural attractions. Located in a tranquil natural setting, Morikami invites visitors to explore its many facets and discover Florida’s heritage and its connection with Japan. In addition to the beautiful grounds, they offer classes, workshops, cultural demonstrations, and family fun.

July programming offered at Morikami:

Tuesday, July 1 – Sunday, July 7

Family Fun: Tanabata
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: FREE for members or with paid museum admission. 

Make a wish for the Star Festival, Tanabata! Write your wish on a strip of colored paper, or tanzaku, and tie it to a branch of…

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 Ocean Safety Awareness Classes are scheduled upon request by the City of Delray Beach. Classes are at your location, or the Ocean Rescue Headquarters located at Anchor Park, 340 South Ocean Boulevard, Delray Beach. The class covers ocean safety information about rip currents, man-o-war jellyfish, lightning, severe weather, marine life, and other beach-related topics.

Swimming safely at the beach is imperative. Learn how to reduce the risks so your family can enjoy swimming in open water, such as the ocean and large lakes. Keep these tips in mind:

-        Always swim in a lifeguarded area.

-        Never swim alone, regardless of your age or swimming skills.

-        Keep within your fitness and swimming capabilities.

-        Be aware…

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