Juno Beach area residents and visitors witnessed the successful release of two young adult sea turtles this week.  Loggerhead MarineLife Center released two sea turtles after months of rehabilitation, back into their native habitat.

The first young loggerhead sea turtle, Bowden, had been rescued from an intake canal near the St. Lucie Power plant.  The turtle was underweight, lethargic and covered with barnacles.  A young female loggerhead, named Lucie, had been recovered after ingesting a fishing hook.  The Loggerhead MarineLife biologists were able to successfully remove the fishing hook.

Both sea turtles were nursed back to health at the Juno Beach MarineLife Center with various ailments.  The Loggerhead MarineLife Center staff has outfitted…

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Its Fourth of July weekend and time to celebrate our nation’s independence.   Two hundred and forty years ago, the Declaration of Independence was signed and thusly freeing our nation from the autocratic rule of Great Britain.  Displays of fireworks, baseball games, and barbeques are associated with this great holiday.

Enjoy some fireworks with friends and family in the Palm Beaches this weekend.

 Fourth on Flagler

This downtown spectacular features three stages of entertainment, art exhibits, music, mini golf, culinary delights and more.  An unfurling of a three-story flag on the Esplanade Grande building and an 18-minute fireworks display are scheduled. It all takes place from 5pm to 10 p.m. at the east end of Clematis on the West Palm…

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Enjoy the sunshine and stay refreshed by dipping into one of few local Palm Beach County area water parks.  The sun is shining and the current temperature in the area is 83 degrees Fahrenheit.  It is time to mix up summer fun from the beach and boating and give a local area water park a visit.

South Florida has one of the largest water parks around, The Rapids Waer Park, and it is just minutes from Jupiter. Situated on nearly 30 acres near I-95, it features 35 slides, including dual seven story speed slides, and a quarter mile lazy river, and a 25,000 square foot wave pool!  This water park has something for all ages from the young to adventurous. It is open daily from 10:00am – 7:00pm.  The Rapids is located at 6566 North Military Trail, West…

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Join Loggerhead Marinelife Center for a Summer Beach Bash Clean Up and Happy Hour sponsored by Tommy Bahama. The Beach Bash will meet at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) in the back deck for registration at 5pm and then head over to clean the beach. Following the clean-up you can enjoy beverages and bites on the deck. Bring your bucket for a chance to win a prize. In the event of rain we will still socialize! RSVP at bluefriends@marinelife.org.   Summer Beach Bash Clean Up & Happy Hour Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Thursday June 30, 2016
5:00pm -7:00pm 14200 U.S. Hwy 1
Juno Beach, FL
561.672.8280 ext.123

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South Floridians love an inconspicuous life-style.  It begins in the home. Clean, clutter free and streamlined kitchens are directing the new home trends this 2016 season.   Modern touches are even reaching the popular “Tuscan-style” kitchens by adding a modern flavor.  Stainless steel and open thick glass shelving are shaping the new kitchen.

An easy change in any home is addressing electrical outlets.  Today’s family has an average of 12-plus mobile devices.  Multiple plugs are necessary for today’s family.  A cool new product called thingCHARGER aims to make the “process a little easier and neater, as it goes in right over an existing outlet, and docks various devices on top for easy charging.” It features various top mounted charging tips that…

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Roots Music, New Belgium Brewing and Sailor Jerry present the “Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash – Celebrating the life of Jerry Garcia (1942 – 1995).  The experience of celebrating 51 years of the iconic band the Grateful Dead and lead singer Jerry Garcia, will take place on July 31, 2016.

Jerry Garcia was the lead singer and lead guitarist for the Grateful Dead. The Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in the San Francisco area. The Grateful Dead have sold more than 35 million albums worldwide. Known for their psychedelic and varied inspirations, the band became known as “the pioneering Godfathers of the jam band world”.  

The band and their fans, “Deadheads”, are widely associated with the hippie movement of the ‘60’s  and…

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There is something irresistible about a “beach read”.  Wiggle your toes into the white sand and take a deep calming breathe.  Summer in the Palm Beaches brings flocks of people out to the beautiful sapphire blue coastline of the Atlantic Ocean.  This is the time of year to take a break and head to the beach with a new paperback.

The Jupiter, Singer Island or Juno Beach seashore is an ideal place to immerse yourself in a mystery, romance or true-to-life tale.  Pack your sunscreen, beach chair, umbrella, beach book and head to the coast.  Try not to get too mesmerized by the tranquility of the salty breeze and tumbling waves you may just doze off.

One of the most eagerly anticipated novels this summer is “The Girls” written by Emma Cline.  The…

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pier The Juno Beach Pier is part of the Responsible Pier Initiative and is managed by the Loggerhead Marinelife Center.  The pier offers visitors 990-feet of amazing saltwater fishing and breathtaking views from sunrise to sunset.  The full-service Pier House features friendly guest services, snack bar, and fishing tackle including fishing pole rentals, bait and ice.  The Juno Beach Pier House offers something for anglers, sightseers, and beachgoers alike.   The Responsible Pier Initiative is a first of its kind program in Florida and is designed as a combined tool to work directly with fishermen and fishing piers to promote a healthy pier environment for sea turtles and other marine life. The purpose is to provide first-responders on fishing piers…

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This time of year is sea turtle nesting season in Florida. The majestic sea turtles make their way out of the ocean and onto shore to lay their eggs. During the summer months, Jupiter becomes a safe haven for nesting turtles that have been coming to lay their eggs on these beaches for hundreds of years. 

The town makes a great effort to change all of the beach road lighting to an ambient red color that will not disturb the turtles and prevent them from coming ashore to nest. The traffic lights get a special filter that makes the light only noticeable to cars driving along the road and the correct angle and of course there are strict rules observers must follow when it comes to watching the turtles nest. You may come to the beach to watch the turtles…

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RUN 4 THE SEA 2016

Loggerhead Marinelife Center is an education and ocean conservation facility located in Palm Beach County, Florida. It is one of Florida’s most unique non-profit cultural destinations which focuses on ocean and sea turtle conservation. Loggerhead Marinelife Center exhibits include a massive prehistoric Archelon sea turtle replica, salt water aquarium and displays of local wildlife, as well as educational displays about South Florida’s marine environment.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s 5th annual Run 4 The Sea will be held in Juno Beach along the Atlantic Ocean and A1A and celebrates ocean conservation and endangered sea turtles. The event features a fun one-mile run for children and a four-mile run for adults, as well as a post-race celebration with…

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