Located on the beach on Palm Beach Island is the iconic Breakers Hotel that is an island staple and popular destination for all that visit Palm Beach.  The resort is located on 140 plus acres of privately owned beach property in the middle of everything. 

The Breakers Hotel was founded on the sand in 1896 at the turn of the century as industry and business leaders began coming to Palm Beach for their vacations. The luxurious hotel was founded by Henry M. Flagler, one of America’s leading industrialist and known to have contributed to the founding of Palm Beach Island that eventually turned the island into America’s First Resort Destination. 

The Breakers Hotel was Flagler’s second debut on the island.  The Royal Poinciana was Flagler’s first…

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With the warmer weather fast approaching, getting out on a boat is one of South Florida’s favorite activities. Since 2010, the State of Florida has required that any person who wishes to operate a vessel of 10 horsepower or more and is born after January 1st, 1988, must pass and complete a Boating Safety Course. 

Florida does not have a “boating license” but a Boating Safety Education Identification Card. The card is proof of a successful completion of the course and a pass on the exam.  The Identification Card is valid for life and no renewal fees or continuing education course is required once the course is completed and the exam is passed. However, you are asked to continue to review and follow the current boating rules and regulations. 

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Located between Hobe Sound and Tequesta is the Jonathan Dickinson State Park. The State Park is home to 16 distinct natural communities that make up the park. 

The 10,500-acre park was named after Jonathan Dickinson, a Quaker merchant who became shipwrecked off the coast nearby in 1696.  The grounds in World War II were used as a secret training school and camp called Camp Murphy with over 6,600 men. Following the war the land became now known as Jonathan Dickinson State Park in 1950. 

Today the State Park is used for many outdoor activities and events.  Throughout the park visitors can enjoy several boat tours, bike trails, hiking trails, boat ramps, canoeing, kayaks, camping, fishing, equestrian trails, swimming, picnics, cabin rentals, geo-seeing…

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Calling all ravioli lovers, today Friday, March 20th is National Ravioli Day in the United States. National Ravioli Day is celebrated on March 20th every year and is a favorite day for pasta lovers. 

Ravioli is a traditional Italian dish served as the main course, appetizer or side dish. Raviolis are usually served in a broth or pasta sauce and can be stuffed with cheese, meats or seafood. 

Here are some local restaurants around Jupiter that serve Ravioli dishes.  

  1. Carmine’s Coal Fired Pizza
  2. Portobello Cucina Italiana 
  3. Tiramisu Ristorante Italiano 
  4. Casa Mia Trattoria Pizzeria
  5. Buonasera Restaurant
  6. Nick and Johnny’s Osteria 
  7. Carmine’s La Trattoria

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The first day of Spring for the Northern Hemisphere was yesterday, Thursday, March 19th. The first day of Spring for the United States and the rest of the Northern Hemisphere is the day the sun crosses the celestial equator moving northward, which usually falls on March 20th or March 21st.  The day is known as the Vernal Equinox.  

Here are some interesting facts about Spring that you might not have known. 

1. When it is Spring in the Northern Hemisphere, its Fall in the Southern Hemisphere. 

2. The first day of Spring will have 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness. 

3. Spring used to be known as Lent. In the 14th Century the name was changed to Springing Time and in the 15thCentury was changed to Springing. It wasn’t until the…

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Palm Beach Gardens newest residential neighborhood has added more shops and restaurants to its Town Center. Alton’s Town Center is located on Donald Ross Road, east of Interstate 95.  The Town Center is being developed as an entertainment and retail destination within the neighborhood. 

So far businesses are booming at Alton’s Town Center with the new shops and restaurants expected to open in the next few months. Currently, Alton is home to a PetSmart, Publix, Lyrnoa’s, Juniors barber Shop, Panera Bread, Longhorn Steakhouse, Chase Bank, Bolay, LemonShark Poke, Raw Juice Bar , LA Fitness and more. More proposed tenants are expected to open in the coming months. 

Alton Palm Beach Gardens neighborhood will not only feature a Town Center that…

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Hobe Sound is centrally located between the Jupiter and Stuart. Every month the Chamber of Commerce in Hobe Sound hosts several meetings and community events for everyone to attend, including the monthly Food Truck events held in the Fall until the Spring. 

Settled along Se Dixie Highway and US Highway One there are plenty of local shops, boutiques and restaurants for you to try. 

Restaurants in Hobe Sound: 

Harry and the Natives: A long-standing, landmark Hobe Sound restaurant that has been business for more than 65 years. The menu features everything from seafood, burgers, breakfast, pastas, salads, Happy Hours specials and much more. Harry and the Natives is open Tuesday through Saturday from 7 am to 9 pm and Sunday’s for Breakfast only…

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The Village of North Palm Beach's motto is “The Best Place to Live Under The Sun”, but why? Besides being voted one the “Best Places to Live in Florida in 2020”, and ranking one of the safest cities in Florida, North Palm Beach has so much to offer in terms of boating, fishing, golfing, and community.

North Palm Beach lines the intracoastal waterway which opens up to a natural island called “Little Munyon” where families boat and camp to relax in the ocean breeze. Just to the south of North Palm Beach is the gorgeous Peanut Island, where locals can pull their boats up to the sandbar or take a ferry to camp and grill on the island itself. Snorkeling is popular in this area, as there are quite a few reefs that host lots of beautiful tropical fish and…

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With the warmer weather approaching, South Florida is a great place to get out of the water and enjoy a nice boat ride. Owning a boat can be a lot of maintenance and expenses but luckily for us here in Palm Beach County, there is several Boat Clubs to consider joining without the hassle. 

Several Boating Clubs around the area offer affordable memberships for you to join and get out on the water.  There is many advantages of joining a Boat Club that include reserving whichever boat you wish to take out that day online or by calling and the boat will waiting for you either at your home, marina or Boat Club for your convenience when you arrive. The Clubs offer a large variety and sizes of boats for you to choose from, with new boats arriving to their…

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Lion Country Safari is one of Palm Beach County’s most popular attraction for both locals and visitors. The safari is the only drive through and walk through safari in the entire State of Florida. Located in Western Palm Beach County, the safari is home to more than 600 acres and was founded in 1967. 

Lion Country Safari is home to more than 1000 animals from six different continents that roam freely throughout the seven different sections of the safari grounds.  Some of the notable species and animals that roam freely include zebras, chimpanzees, lions, white rhinos, and giraffes. 

The Lion Country Safari claims to be the first cage free safari in the United States.  The safari has won numerous awards and recognitions throughout the years…

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