The Flagler Museum, formally known as the Whitehall estate is one of the most famous homes and landmarks on the island of Palm Beach. The elegant 100,000 square foot estate was built in 1902 by Henry Flagler as a wedding gift to his wife Mary. Henry Flagler was an American Industrialist and founder of Standard Oil, who is known for developing Florida’s east coast and responsible for making Palm Beach, America’s first resort destination.

The grand estate features 75 rooms and was built and designed in the Gilded Age. Flagler commissioned John Carrere and Thomas Hastings to design and built the mansion for Flagler. Hastings and Carrere were also the architects for other landmarks during the Gilded Age such as the New York Public Library and the Waldorf…

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Lighthouses have guided mariners along Florida’s coast for centuries. Many do not know that Florida is home to 30 historic lighthouses, many of them are nearly a century old themselves with the oldest dating back to 1838. There were several others but over the years have fallen victim to erosion, fires, storms, and demolition.

The lighthouses range in height from 28 feet high to 175 feet high, almost half of the remaining historic lighthouses in Florida are over 100 feet tall. The Lighthouses are now operated by the Coast Guard but that wasn’t always the case. The federal Lighthouse Service and the Coast Guard merged in 1939 and today many of the Lighthouses have been preserved and are open to the public to tour and visit.

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse…

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The World’s largest inflatable theme park is coming to Boca Raton this weekend. The large touring theme park, Big Bounce America, currently holds the official title in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest bounce house at 10,000 square feet.

The bouncy theme park features 50 unique obstacles, climbing towers, basketball hoops, slides, ball pits, competitive games, a DJ area, and a 60-foot maze designed for all ages in three areas. The areas include the World’s Largest Bounce House, The Giant which features the obstacles, and the Air Space which features the mazes and much more.

Big Bounce America is coming to Boca Raton this weekend, Friday, March 22nd through Monday, March 25th. There will be special kids and adult sessions for all to…

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It’s no secret that Waterfront Properties and Club Communities agents represent the most stunning listings in South Florida. If you’re searching for your dream home, we welcome you to attend any of our open houses this weekend!

 

225 Seabreeze Ave, Palm Beach, FL 33480

Sunday at 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

$8,700,000

4 Beds, 6 Bath, 5,610 SqFt

This picturesque Palm Beach mansion presents custom design and materials throughout and is complemented by a lovely hedge-lined private backyard comprised of vine-wrapped columns, a heated pool, multiple lounging areas, and garden fountains.

Trina Lane Cell: (561) 371-0962

Palm Beach Office Number: (561) 222-2600

 

285 Colonial Ln, Palm Beach, FL 33480

Sunday at 12 PM – 3 PM

$5,649,000

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The Palm Beach International Boat Show is back again for another year. The Palm Beach International Boat Show is one of the largest boat shows and one of the top 5 in the United States and will be in downtown West Palm Beach next week Thursday, March 28th through Sunday, March 31st.

The boat show will feature more than $1.2 billion dollars’ worth of yachts, boats, and accessories including hundreds of boats ranging from 8-foot inflatables to yachts over 300 feet in length. The show attracts high-end charter clients, boat enthusiasts and those ready to purchase their next boat. The yachts and boats are both displayed in the water and on land. They range from mega yachts, center consoles, fishing boats, tender boats, cruisers, high performance boats,…

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If you have heard people talking about the Spring Equinox or have seen it on Google without knowing what it is, don’t worry! We’re here to help.

The Equinox marks the beginning of Spring. It is commonly regarded as the instant of time when the plane of Earth's equator passes through the center of the Sun. This occurs twice each year: around 20 March and 23 September. In other words, it is the moment at which the center of the visible Sun is directly above the Equator.

What Does It Mean

The word equinox comes from the Latin words for “equal night”—aequus (equal) and nox (night). On the equinox, the length of day and night is nearly equal in all parts of the world. With the equinox, enjoy the increasing sunlight hours, with earlier dawns and…

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If you’re looking for something to do indoors, there are plenty of activities in Palm Beach County for all ages.



The South Florida Science Center in West Palm Beach is the perfect place for kids. The Center has new exhibits that feature some of the world’s recently discovered and most unique dinosaurs. The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s goals is to open every mind to science through the numerous events and exhibits held at the center. General admission tickets are required for adults and children, children under 3 years old are free. The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail N in West Palm Beach.

Monkey Joe’s in Lake Worth is the perfect place for kids to jump around for hours in their giant indoor…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting their reoccurring Lighthouse Moonrise Tour this Wednesday, March 20th at 6:45 pm.

Guests who attend the Moonrise Tour will learn about the history of the Jupiter Lighthouse while enjoying the views of Jupiter and the full moon in the sky. The tour lasts approximately 75 minutes and the tours are weather permitting. Be sure to check their website for more information for updates.

The tour costs $25 dollars per person and $20 dollars per person for Lighthouse Members. Tickets are required and can be purchased online. All are welcomed to attend, and children must be at least 48 inches tall to climb the 105 steps to the top of the tower.

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is located at 500 Captains…

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Due to the popularity of the event, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center has announced three more dates for their Sea Turtle Sleepover for children in the next couple of months.

The Sea Turtle Sleepover is an exclusive event aimed for children between the ages of 8 and 12 years old. During the sleepover the night time program will feature a tour of the Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s outdoor Sea Turtle hospital, children’s activities, scavenger hunt, chances to meet the sea turtle patients, an ocean themed movie and the ultimate slumber party. Children are allowed to bring their own snacks and drinks, the center just asks that they are brought in a reusable container.

The fun sleepover begins at 7 pm and children can be picked up at 8 am the next morning.…

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The Maltz Jupiter Theater next upcoming production to take the stage Tuesday, March 26th through Sunday, April 14th is West Side Story.

West Side Story is about a young couple Tony and Maria who find themselves caught between two street gangs, the Jets and the Sharks. The pair find themselves caught up in a violent world and only to discover their love for each other. West Side Story was inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

There are only a few tickets remaining to the performances, a lot of the shows have sold out. Click here for tickets.

The show’s schedule:
Monday: No Show
Tuesday: 7:30 pm show
Wednesday: 2 pm and 7:30 pm show
Thursday: 7:30 pm show
Friday: 7:30 pm show
Saturday: 2 pm and 8 pm show
Sunday: 2 pm show

The Maltz Jupiter Theater is…

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