Enjoy the upscale tropical island setting of the Sailfish Marina and the Sunset Celebration, on Singer Island, you will find the premier weekly arts and crafts show of the Palm Beaches. On any Thursday evening from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, you may find wood sculpture, pottery, watercolors, blown glass, gold and silver jewelry, and much, much more from more than 30 different artists.

Musicians play island tunes on guitar and steel drum, and patrons can buy their famous “grouper dogs” (fried grouper in a hotdog bun) or conch fritters right on the dock. If you would prefer something more formal, the Sailfish Marina Restaurant has indoor and outdoor dining with a beautiful view of the sunset over the water.

Valet parking is available at the marina.

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The Andrew “Red” Harris Foundation has been building reefs off the Jupiter coastline for several years. The Foundation was created to honor the memory of Andrew Harris who was struck by a boat while snorkeling in the Jupiter Inlet on June 8, 2014. The foundation’s work will help assure the long-term health and vibrancy of the local marine environment where Andrew loved to dive and fish.

The Andrew “Red” Harris Foundation began a significant education initiative in 2018. The goal was to donate a 5-book set of the “Professor Clark the Science Shark” series to every third-grade classroom in Florida, 55,000 books in all!  As you can imagine that goal has been met and enthusiastically received!!

Children love the story of the little boy (Andrew) who…

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The cost of homes has climbed sharply. Palm Beach did NOT make the top ten most expensive zip codes. Southeast Florida is an affordable paradise to call home. The top ten most expensive zip codes in the United States all have median home prices of more than $4 million, according to a report from Property Shark.

Of the 100 top priciest zip codes, 30 have median prices of over $3 million, more than twice the number of areas at that price last year.  The top two are:

  1. Atherton, California, sits outside of San Francisco in Silicon Valley and is home to tech billionaires and venture capitalists. It is the most expensive zip code in the country for the fifth year in a row, with a median home price of $7.5 million.                                   …

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Young Friends of Jupiter Beach is back and actively serving the Jupiter community.  On the 3rd Sunday of the month, from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, local are students gather at Ocean Cay Park for Students from local and neighboring high schools are invited to join the group for a beach cleanup. These students are earning volunteer hours for school as well as helping keep Jupiter beaches clean.

These budding, philanthropic environmentalists are becoming the next generation of emerging environmental stewards, preserving Jupiter’s beaches, habitat, and marine life for future generations. The foundation has been laid for them by responsible parents and adults.  They know the importance of preserving Jupiter beaches.  The Young Friends are aware of the impact…

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Palm Beach County residents have been involved in recycling for decades.  National Recycling Day is this week. Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects. The recovery of energy from waste materials is often included in this concept.

The recyclability of a material depends on its ability to reacquire the properties it had in its original state.

Recycling is imperative and productive.  

Did you know:

  1. It fuels your binge-watching

-        One recycled tin can would save enough energy to power a TV for three hours.

  1. It maximizes social media time

-        One recycled glass bottle can save enough energy to power a computer for 25 minutes.

  1. It keeps the lights on

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 It is time to change the clocks Southeast Floridians.  Simple question, when does daylight savings start? When does daylight savings end?  Maybe, you wonder How Many Days till Daylight Savings 2021?  When do we Fall Back in 2021?

Here is just a friendly reminder of this weekend's time change. Remember to set your clocks back one hour. Currently, most of the United States begins Daylight Savings at exactly 2:00 am on the 2nd Sunday in March. Daylight Savings then reverts to Standard Time on the 1st Sunday in November which answers the question when do we Fall Back? 

Make sure to set the clock back one hour on November 7, 2021, at 2:00 am.  It will get darker earlier in the evening, and the sun will rise bright earlier.

Like most things in…

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Martin County is found on Florida’s Treasure Coast just north of Palm Beach County and south of Saint Lucie County. Martin County is home to charming seaside cities like Stuart, Hobe Sound and Hutchinson Island. This region of southern Florida has become renowned for its beautiful real estate, pristine beaches, great fishing and vacation life style.  

A large majority of the homes in Martin County are on the water or beach.  Perfect for the avid boater or fisherman, these homes provide deep-water docks and easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Stuart Inlet, which lead out to the Atlantic Ocean. The interior homes that are not waterfront are also spectacular in Martin County. You will find some of the best country club communities and golf…

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Located on Singer Island, guests can enjoy almost two miles of pristine beach, swimming, snorkeling, and fishing in the clear blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park stands out as an “island in time” by preserving the natural heritage of subtropical coastal habitat that once covered Southeast Florida. This hidden gem includes a welcome center, a gift shop, kayak rentals, a children’s playground, nature trails, and picnicking facilities.

It is the only state park in Palm Beach County, and an environmental treasure which has been preserved for present and future generations to come. You might want to take advantage of the many special events offered in the Park throughout the year: children’s programs, guided…

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Florida, also known as ‘The Sunshine State,” is the southernmost state in the continental United States of America and is highly popular in the tourist circuit. Home of the perfect, sun-kissed beaches, Southeast Florida, is also home to Walt Disney World. Differing to all that luster that the state is popular for, there are numerous small towns in Florida that are as charming as they are intriguing. One such small town that made the Top 15 Most Charming Small Towns in Florida is Stuart according to Tourtopia, September 2021.

Stuart is located on Florida’s Atlantic Coast. The town is popularly nicknamed as the “Sailfish Capital of the World”. The town offers immense opportunities for water sports such as fishing, boating, and sailing Florida’s…

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The Palm Beach County area beaches are some of the bests in the United States! This requires the best sunscreen to protect your skin. There are a few ingredients in sunscreen that you should keep an eye out for to help you choose the best one for your skin.  What ingredients should you look for in sunscreen? 

These ingredients include APPROVED and ingredients to AVOID by the American Academy of Dermatology Association.  The American Academy of Dermatology Association is the largest, most influential, and representative dermatology group in the United States.  Note the following recommendations from the American Academy of Dermatology Association:. 

APPROVED:

Avobenzone – Avobenzone is an effective chemical sunscreen with broad-spectrum, UVA…

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