Tequesta, a small quite village located in northern Palm Beach County surrounded by the blue waters of the intracoastal waterway and the Loxahatchee River. Tequesta is located just north of Jupiter along US Highway One and to the west of the Jupiter Inlet Colony.

The village was named Tequesta after the Tequesta Indians and in the 1950’s was formed as part of one mans dream. Over the years Tequesta has become a wonderful waterfront and golf course community that over 7,000 people call home.

Tequesta is home to Constitution Park which hosts numerous events such as the Food Truck Pow Wow that occurs several times a year. The park has playgrounds, walking trails, basketball courts, fitness stations, picnic pavilions and a rock-climbing area to name a…

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Living in South Florida has its many benefits and for some, boating is a popular activity that happens every day. Since 2010, the state of Florida requires that any person who wishes to operate a vessel with more than ten horsepower or more and is born after January 1st, 1988 must complete and pass a boater safety course.

The state does not have a “Boating License” but a Boater Safety Identification Card stating that the course is completed and a successful score on the end of the class exam. Florida’s Boater Identification card is valid for life and no renewal fee’s or course renewal is required. The state and course instructors ask that you review your notes and keep up with the latest boating rules and regulations.

Boating Safety Education…

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Featuring nearly 3,000 feet of white sandy beach that slopes gently into the bright teal ocean, Carlin Park is located on State Route A1A in Jupiter and is open daily from sunrise to sunset. It offers six lighted tennis courts that are open until 9:00 PM.

The park’s beach is one of its most popular attractions and includes defined swimming areas staffed by lifeguards, nearby picnic tables, pavilions, and several age-specific playgrounds.

Enjoy swimming, volleyball, and tennis, and later you will appreciate the outdoor showers and relaxing café.

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach is busy planning and adding special events to their calendar.  Everyday during the month of August, the sea turtle research and rehabilitation center is hosting their Sunrise Nest Excavation.

The Sunrise Nest Excavation program is a chance for the center to give the public an opportunity to see inside the center’s research department. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center has gotten permission from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to led guest down to the beach every morning to discuss the hatching and nesting process of sea turtles.

The beaches of Juno Beach are monitored by the Loggerhead Marinelife Center during Sea Turtle Nesting season which runs from March to the end of October.…

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North Palm Beach Country Club has announced that they are offering a 2020 Junior Tennis Academy.

Players will improve their tennis skills while learning a sport for a lifetime. New friends will be made while having tons of run. The latest USTA teaching methods will be used to insure the children achieve success, and lessons are designed to meet the developmental needs of each age group, enabling them to play and learn while they build confidence.

The Junior Academy will be split into 3 groups, Red (ages 8 & under), Orange (ages 10 & under), and Green (ages 16 & under).

The red group will feature simple lead up activities and modified courts, nets, racquets, and balls to introduce the youngest students to the skills needed to play tennis…

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Summer is officially over for the students and teachers in Martin County School District. Classes will begin on Tuesday, August 11th. Parents and students in Martin County School District had the choice to decide whether they prefer virtual learning or classroom learning. Nearly 40% of students in Martin County chose to do virtual learning.

The superintendent of Martin County School District promises that students taking classes virtually will receive the same lessons as their friends and classmates inside the classroom. The only difference will be their location.

 Here are some Tips to help stay focused with virtual learning.

  • Commission with students and teachers is important not just in a virtual style learning but also in the classroom
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This August the Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society is offering kids free admission for every full-priced adult ticket. Two children under the age of 13 will be able to get into the zoo for free throughout the month of August.

The Palm Beach Zoo is home to hundreds of animals and species, many of them are endangered. The zoo features 23 acres of lush tropical habitat. Animals include monkey’s, alligators, birds, tigers, elephants, jaguars, bears, sloths, and much more.

The Zoo reopened its door in June with new safety rules and social distancing protocols. Attendance at the zoo is still limited and is being offered at a first come, first serve basis. Several hand washing stations and hand sanitizer stations are placed throughout the many…

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The old song and dance of moving to Florida for retirement is still moving and grooving but that doesn’t mean you have to take up golf or knitting. The Sunshine State has never been more attractive for business owners to start new or bring their already accomplished Co. and Inc down south. Here are a few reasons why Florida is the haven you need for your business. 

 Tax Advantage

Florida has long been an attractive state for tax-conscious individuals and families because it doesn’t have an individual income tax. Plus, the state has garnered attention for its favorable business taxes. In 2019, the state ranked 4th on The Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate Index, which shows how well states structure their tax systems and provide a road map…

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The City of West Palm Beach announced recently that a new series has been launched. The entertainment series will feature weekly drive-in movies called the “Show On The Go”.  The city will be showing movies at both Currie Park and Dreher Park throughout the month of August.

The city of West Palm Beach is working hard to develop and plan for new ideas and concepts to keep everyone entertainment and keep everyone’s health and safety in mind.

August 2020 “Show On The Go” Movie Schedule:

Saturday, August 8th: Despicable Me 3 (PG) – Dreher Park

Saturday, August 15th: Grease (PG) – Currie Park

Saturday, August 22nd: Sonic the Hedge (PG) – Dreher Park

Saturday, August 29th: 50 First Dates (PG-13) – Currie Park

More dates and movies will be…

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Back to School shopping has begun and this weekend only, the state of Florida is having a Sales Tax Holiday for Back To School clothes and supplies.

For this weekend only, Friday, August 7th through Sunday, August 9th, qualifying items will be exempt from sales tax in the state of Florida. These items include:

  • School supplies selling for $15 dollars or less per item
  • Clothing, footwear, and certain accessories for $60 dollars or less per item
  • The first $1,000 of the sales price for personal computers and certain computer related purchases for noncommercial home or personal use.

The Back To School Sales Tax Holiday will be accepted at any store in the state that offers these supplies and will be automatically deducted at check out.

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