The Town of Jupiter and the Village of Tequesta are nestled between Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart. Both areas cater to the outdoor style, as they wrap around the Loxahatchee River and Intracoastal Waterway, which provide incomparable views to residents. For this reason, water sports and boating are abundant. Jupiter and Tequesta also offer their share of championship golf courses and pristine beaches frequented often under consistently sunny skies.


Florida is home to some of the most interesting and beautiful lighthouses in the nation. With rich history and incredible stories behind these iconic lighthouses, they make a great destination to visit whether you are local or visiting and each one has its own story. The Jupiter lighthouse has been an emblem of the seaside town of Jupiter since what seems like the beginning of time. You almost never see a photo or hear about Jupiter without the lighthouse.  

A fun event for locals in Jupiter to try is the Jupiter Lighthouse Coffee & book club. “Join the Lighthouse Museum staff in a monthly book discussion on all things Florida.” Every first Wednesday of the month, the staff and members of the community gather to enjoy a cup of coffee and chat about the…

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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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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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See Jupiter in a new light and through a new vision when you take a Sunset and Stargazing Tour of the Jupiter Inlet and Aquatic Preserve. This laidback, two-hour guided kayak tour is ideal for people of all ages and skill levels. 

Don’t worry if you are not the most experience kayaker, these tours are very easy for anyone, even beginners. The tour begins with a basic paddling demonstration and a fitting for the correct kayak or paddleboard for each individual. Then you will begin on a journey through the lush mangroves and clear waters of the Jupiter Inlet. Guests of the tours will see incredible views of the iconic Jupiter Lighthouse, local wildlife like manatees, stingrays, birds and more all at the perfect sunset hours. The sunset timing is what…

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Showing currently at the beloved Maltz Theater in Jupiter, is “Seussical,” a fun and unforgettable performance. Your favorite Seuss characters from the treasured children’s books come to life in a big way. 

Some of the interesting Seussical things you will discover at the Seussical include bits and pieces of different Seuss books like “Horton Hears a Who” and “Miss Gertrude McFuzz.” 

“See characters like Horton as he hears a funny noise coming from a speck of dust on a clover and commits himself to protecting it and the “Whos” who live on it; meet Jojo, a misfit Who who “doesn’t Think normal Thinks,” struggles to find his place in the tiny Who society; Gertrude McFuzz tries to catch the attention of her love - the kind and compassionate Horton.”

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 The Jupiter Green & Artisan Market at Riverwalk Event Plaza is a year-round market and is located along the Intracoastal Waterway in Jupiter.  It is situated on the water where one can enjoy the shade under the Indiantown Road Bridge and enjoy the views of passing boats. This is a green and artisan market and a public event with vendors displaying a wide assortment of produce, specialty foods, baked goods, crafts, art and entertainment. This is accomplished by providing fresh, locally-grown produce to the community and encouraging the promotion of the agricultural industry.  It also provides an informal, social gathering place in an open-air setting which promotes a sense of community and stimulates interaction among neighbors in the Northern Palm Beach…

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Club Scrub River Paddle!

All paddlers, grab your kayaks or paddleboards and head out for a 6-mile Guided River Paddle beginning on the Intracoastal Waterway, near the Jupiter Inlet and continuing up the NW Fork of the Loxahatchee River, ending at Jonathan Dickinson State Park. See manatees, fish, birds and other wildlife as you explore mangrove islands and estuaries along the way. Stop by Fullerton Island, a new paddle destination in Jupiter. Visit floating "SAG" Refreshment Stop at the Jupiter Sandbar. There will drinks and snacks to refuel along the way. You can paddle 6-miles one-way or paddle back. If paddling one way; please arrange for pick-up, carpool, or use the Kayak Shuttle Service for a $5.00 donation. Shuttles will start at 1:30pm. The park will open at 7 am if…

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