Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge Has Four continuous beachfront lots on Jupiter Island’s North Beach Road, in Hobe Sound.  They were donated by the Coast Guard, increasing the federally protected sea turtle nesting habitat. The beach is one of the most productive sea turtle nesting habitats in the U.S., the refuge's website says.

The 1,095-acre sanctuary’s natural habitat — sand pine scrub, mangrove forests, and miles of coastal dunes — supports about 40 plant and animal species listed as endangered, threatened, or of special concern.

To expand the refuge, the U.S. House passed the Jupiter Island Land Transfer Act, introduced by U.S. Rep. Brian Mast.

Palm Beach County has become a haven for turtles and Loggerheads especially due to local…

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Sea Glass is the newest luxury oceanfront condominium development being constructed on Jupiter Island.  The exclusive condominium development is located directly on the sand.  It offers 21 residences, including 2 penthouses with large rooftop terraces.  The 10 story condominium is perfectly situated on the southern end of Jupiter Island and it is surrounded by two protected preserves. The luxury “boutique” style condominium development is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway on exclusive Jupiter Island in the Village of Tequesta.

With a projected completion timeframe of Fall 2022, each of these expansive three-and four-bedroom corner residences maximizes unobstructed, panoramic ocean-to-Intracoastal vistas, and spans 3,781…

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Incorporate your inner Zen with relaxing yoga, breathtaking views of a Southeast Florida sunrise, and the sounds of the ocean. Sunrise Beach Yoga, of Delray Beach, was created to bring together a group of like-minded individuals who love yoga, the beach, and the sunrise.  Prior yoga experience is not required, and all levels are welcome and encouraged to attend.  Sunrise yoga will be held every Sunday! 

Details:

The class will start at 6:30 A.M. every Sunday! The class is 60 minutes long. No prior yoga experience is required. The class will be an all-level hatha-vinyasa style yoga class. Participants will be asked to adhere to proper social distancing guidelines and space yourselves out 6 feet apart.

What To Expect:

A beautiful unique yoga…

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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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Living in the Palm Beach County area has many advantages. One is being able to take your boat and grab something to eat. Many popular and award-winning restaurants are in Palm Beach Gardens and in Jupiter. They are fun spots situated on the water or in an area that has access to the water. These restaurants offer everything from scenic views to seafood, burgers, tacos, pasta, sushi, pizza, and much more.

Next time you are on the boat, stop off at one of the eateries listed below and grab something to eat or a refreshing beverage.

Jupiter Restaurants on Water:

Guanabanas:

Café Des Artistes:

The Woods:

Square Grouper:

U-Tiki Beach:

Dive Bar:

The Lucky Shuck:

Beacon:

Topside:

Palm Beach Gardens Restaurants on Water:

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center announced recently that they will continue their partnership with the Palm Beach fashion icon and line, Lilly Pulitzer for their weekly Beach Clean-Ups on Juno Beach. The year-round sponsorship will include hosting specialty events throughout Palm Beach County Lilly Pulitzer retail stores and highlighting two local and late pioneering women Lilly Pulitzer and Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s, Eleanor Fletcher.

Every Saturday morning, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center hosts its weekly Beach Clean-Up along the beach near the center. The weekly beach cleanups provide a fun opportunity for locals to help keep our beautiful beaches and towns clean of debris and litter. Clean-Ups are important now more than ever. Beginning…

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