You may be curious about the clearing that is happening at the southwest end of Donald Ross Road Bridge in Jupiter.  The 17-acre Palm Beach County maintained park is currently being cleared of predominately of Australian pines.   Excavation of Waterway Park includes over 30,000 cubic yards of waste material brought up during the course of an excavation or a dredging. The Jupiter High School Environmental Academy, the Boy and Girl Scouts of America, and others have planted over 35,000 red mangrove seedlings.

The red mangrove plantings will create over 11 acres of new mangroves, wetlands and “the creation of 1 acre of maritime hammocks at the southern terminus of the park's peninsula”.

The total expenditures for the project exceed $500,000.…

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Local, organic, seasonal and sustainable are current “buzzwords” used a lot lately.  To be truly helpful to the environment one must know the differences between and similar implication of these words. If you are a health conscious foodie, you probably want your food or other agriculture products to be local, organic, seasonal and sustainable.

Local food means food that is grown within a certain range.  That radius can cover a few miles or hundreds of miles of your area.  It generally is a good idea to ask if the product is from your town, county or state so you are clear on what local means in that particular instance.

Organic refers to the method food production. Crops that are grown without artificial fertilizers, artificial pesticides, not…

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Everyone who is in the market to sell his or her home is looking for maximum dollar. The real estate market wavers each year regardless of whether you live in South Florida or another part of the country.  Spring and summer have proven to be the most advantageous time of the year with winter being slightly slower.  Palm Beach County real estate market seems to favor spring as the “selling season” with perfect weather, flowering plants and wonderful days at the beach.

Springtime is the beginning of selling season. There is an increase in new listings at this time.  The momentum from spring selling season overflows into the summer season, making summer the second best time of year to list your home.

Homes listed toward the end of the workweek,…

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March is a wonderful month in South Florida.  In Palm Beach County the sun is shining, people are bustling and the weather is perfect to be outdoors.  This weekend, March 17 – March 20, 2016, our area hosts a number of outdoor events for everyone young to young-at-heart.

The 31st Palm Beach International Boat Show, Downtown West Palm Beach Waterfront, March 17 – 20, 2016 is four full days of exhibitions of the finest yachts and boating accessories.  There are hundreds of boats, flats boats, sportfish, center consoles, and super yachts and much more on display.  The Palm Beach International Boat Show is one of the five top boat shows in the United States exhibiting over $1.2 billion worth of boats and accessories from the leading watercraft…

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Palm Beach County is home to plenty of cycling paths that crisscross lush settings of South Florida. The following five bike trails are exciting trails to discover. On almost any given weekend, hundreds of serious bicyclists don helmets and fancy racing attire before hopping on their bikes and taking off at speeds that can average 20 to 25 mph on the back roads.

1.     Riverbend Park, Jupiter is a 665 acre has a couple compacted shell-rock trails that intertwine through historic landmarks and pristine Florida lands. If you get bored of biking, there are 7 miles of equestrian trails or 5 miles of waterways.  Bikes, canoes, and kayaks can be rented at the on-site Canoe Outfitters of Florida depot.

 2.     Lake Trail, Palm Beach, is a tranquil…

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Reserve your space!  Each summer, The Town of Jupiter Recreation Division offers several sport-specific camps and specialty camps during the Palm Beach County School District summer break in June, July and August.  Camps are typically half day and locations vary according to camp needs.  The Town of Jupiter takes pride in offering quality programs and activities for participants.  The goal of the camp programs is to provide a positive experience for children of all ages that is safe, fun and rewarding for all.  Sports camps are held in conjunction with the coaching staff of Jupiter Community High School and are held at their facilities or Jupiter Community Park, depending on the sport.

Sport Camps - A wide range of options for the sporty camper.
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Have you been looking for an overall outstanding restaurant in Palm Beach County?  OpenTable, an online reservation service, and they have evaluated over 400,000 patron’s evaluation.  The following ten restaurants made the OpenTable list:

#1.   Season’s 52, American Cuisine, Boca Raton

#2.   Farmer’s Table, Contemporary American Cuisine, Boca Raton

#3.   Season’s 52, American Cuisine, Palm Beach Gardens

#4.   J. Alexander’s, Contemporary American Cuisine, Palm Beach Gardens

#5.   City Fish Market, Seafood Fare, Boca Raton

#6.   Abe and Louie’s, American Steakhouse, Boca Raton

#7.   Max’s Harvest, Contemporary American Cuisine, Boca Raton

#8.   The Cooper, Modern American Cuisine, Palm Beach Gardens

#9.   Henry’s, Standard…

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Although the weather here in Palm Beach County is picture perfect, sunny and 75 degrees, other parts of the United States do not enjoy the same climate. Approximately a half million people journey to South Florida for the winter, avoiding the ice, snow and bitter cold.

Millions of people flock to South Florida for vacation and spring break.  Year round inhabitants of the Sunshine State face many challenges when the visitors and seasonal residents arrive. 

Some tips for residents to manage snowbird season:

Be Tolerant. Anticipate slower traffic, the out of state driver is not familiar with the highways and streets as residents.  Give yourself a few extra minutes to get where you are going.

Be Cognizant. The out of state driver may not know…

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Bahama Boat Works and Waterfront Yacht Brokerage are ready to make waves in Downtown West Palm Beach, Florida from March 17 to March 20, 2016.

Many boating fanatics, water lovers and yacht proprietors are getting excited to spend the four-day 31st Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show this week!
This year, on St. Patrick’s Day, a very appropriate date to kick off this fun marketing event will be featuring more than $1.2 billion worth of yachts, boats and accessories from the world’s leading marine manufacturers around the globe!

Bahama Boat Works will be set up and joined alongside Waterfront Yacht Brokerage showing off some super sleek boats! For Sale at the Boat Show will be featuring a 2011 Bahama 37’! This boat was custom built and made to…

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Spring Break Surf Camp: March 21-25 (9am-1pm)

Aloha!!! Known as the Hawaiian word for greeting someone or saying farewell! However, the true definition of Aloha is that of love, peace and compassion. The guidelines are followed on how to live positively and have the ability to influence others around you with the same spirit.

The same strategies are followed by Aloha Surfing School in Juno Beach, Florida. Aloha Surfing School’s goal is to help each student reach their highest level of confidence by having fun!

Aloha Surfing School has watersports, surf and teenage camps for all levels, from the complete beginner to the advanced rider! Students will learn Ocean Safety curriculum and other water safety procedures acknowledging the proper…

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