From magnificent close-up shots of manatees swimming through the inlet to stunning wedding portraits with Florida’s natural beauty in the background, Jack Bates’ breathtaking photography invokes a sense of tranquility and allure.

Jack Bates grew up in Jupiter, Florida and appreciates everything our amazing town has to offer. A Christmas present from his parents and the beautiful scenery all around him inspired Bates to learn more about the art of photography. “Since that first camera back in 2006, I have never stopped learning and researching,” Bates says. Bates began his photography career just 3 year ago, after graduating from the University of North Florida. Based in Jupiter, FL, he has combined his love for nature, art and people to produce an…

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No matter how much experience you have out on the waterways, it is always a good decision for all, from novices to mavens, to frequently review the boating safety rubrics before setting off and departing from the dockage.  

As young as a teen, it is mandatory to learn the guidelines of the roads before you sit behind the wheel and many believe that same importance should be implemented before taking the controls of the waterways. Just like studying for your driver’s license, it is just as important to have boating safety information and certificates that are required prior to hitting the waterways.  You may not only be protecting yourself with the successful educational courses but you will be protecting other boaters as well.

In Jupiter, Florida,…

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A special part of south Florida’s ecosystem is found in our sea turtle population. Sea turtles are a beautiful and often threatened. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is a one of a kind facility that takes great price in keeping our turtle population strong!  

Each year around 200,000 visitors make way to the Marinelife center. If you haven’t seen it, this summer is the perfect time for you to check out the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Florida. The new facility is a 12,000 square foot, certified green establishment. Some of the species of sea turtles you will see at the Loggerhead Marinelife center includes: Green turtles, Kemps Ridley turtles, Loggerheads and Leatherbacks. 

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is the only sea turtle…

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Join Furry Friends Adoption and Clinic for the First Annual Hang 20 Surf Dog Classic event!

At the one of the nicest beaches in South Florida, Carlin Park in Jupiter, Florida is excited to have the doggy surf competition on its salty shores!

Imagine dogs on surfboards, hanging 20 and catching waves while wagging their tails, enjoying the sun rays, warm saltwater and barking up to the “Top Dog” trophy!

Furry Friends Adoption and Clinic is hosting this ruff event to keep the operations going as they “provide invaluable services to many homeless, voiceless animals throughout our community and beyond by giving them shelter, loving care and an opportunity to receive a better life in a forever home!” The 501 © 3 not for profit animal rescue…

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Weather this weekend in South Florida is predicted to be a nice forecast and should make for a great fishing weekend! There will be a light east/northeast wind, known to help push in the dolphin a bit closer to shore, but lately dolphin have been found from 8 to 15 miles offshore in South Florida.

There has been a lot of patches of grass and formed weed lines offshore, which is the usual dolphin trolling spread around these floating debris. However, just in case you do stumble upon a tripletail floating with the weeds, while you’re searching for the colorful dolphin, keep some cut up bait ready to throw, it will surely be picked up and gather some excitement on your trolling adventure.

There has been a mixed bag of kingfish, Bonita’s and even some…

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Imagine floating 800 feet above the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean in the fun and exhilarating adventure of parasailing. Parasailing is a recreational sporting activity unlike anything you’ve ever tried and it’s a staple for locals and tourists alike to try when in Florida. Give yourself the chance to see the Floridian beaches and ocean from new heights. 

A special parachute glides a rider, in their harness, up in the air while being pulled behind a motorboat over the ocean. It might seem a little intimidating to the first time parasailer but it a smooth and comfortable ride. The rider is then gently lowered down after completion of the parasail adventure. As you have heard before, “it is not the amount of breaths you take, it is the moments…

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South Florida beaches are beyond packed this summer, not only with sunbathing humans but also with exceptional crowds of sea turtles!

“As of August 5th, there have been 15,261 sea turtle nests recorded on the 9.5 miles of beach Loggerhead Marinelife Center monitors, from Jupiter to Juno Beach, Florida. “The nesting season is not even over yet!  In 2012, they recorded a total of 13,173 during the entire nesting season. The sea turtle nesting season runs from March through October for these endangered marine reptiles.
Green Sea Turtles were the highlight of conversation this year as researchers weren't positive as to what to anticipate.

Nesting patterns are unpredictable and alternate between year to year from lows to high years. Those South Florida…

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Not Enough Time to care for your yacht? Are you always out of town or a seasonal resident? Or cannot create enough time to supervise your boat maintenance? Are you tired of frantic ‘pre-cruise’ problems?
 
Marine Management LLC  was founded by Chris Stalker, a longtime Jupiter, Florida resident, who has dedicated his life to vessel management and electronic services. Chris has accrued over 15 years of knowledgeable career experience in the boating industry, consistently working for the family's marine business and many other marine related projects.

Jupiter, Florida is a well-established boating community that is predominantly comprised of private boats and yachts, with a good amount of commercial fishing operations near the inlets. The demand for…

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As one of South Florida’s most natural thrills, it is always amazing to most that some 3,000 enormous sea turtles still lumber onto South Florida’s beaches at night to lay their eggs.  
Every summer, March through October, our pristine beaches are decorated with neon colored tape and signs to show where these ancient creatures have buried their nest.

Under the pale light the moon shines onto the beaches, turtle nesting season is such an awe-inspiring scene to watch. As the sea turtles wade their way up to the beach to dig holes in the sand and lay their eggs to then disappear back into the deep blue.
Up and down the beautiful Atlantic Coast, you can witness this amazing spectacle yourself as many environmental groups and parks organize the summer nighttime…

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4 Mile Race & 1 Mile Kid’s Run

South Florida is portraying beaming sunrays and a nice ocean breeze that sprays mists when waves crash, makes a morning run a quite enjoyable one in Juno Beach, Florida.
Along the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and A1A, Loggerhead Marinelife Center will be holding its 4th Annual ‘Run 4 the Sea’ event led on Saturday, June 20th, 2015. This 4 mile race for adults and a one mile run for the kids will be directly benefitting the mission of the Loggerhead Marinelife Center. “The mission: to promote conservation of Florida's coastal ecosystems with a special focused on threatened and endangered sea turtles.”

In participating in this wonderful local event, whether you choose to walk or run the four miles, you will automatically become a…

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