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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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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Over the past few days many restaurants in Jupiter and the Palm Beaches have shut down their dine-in options. However, you can still order from several of them for either delivery or curbside pickup.

Here are a few local restaurants offering curbside pickup or delivery:

Shipwreck Bar and Grill

Shipwreck Bar and Grille is serves seafood dishes as well as burgers and steaks. Shipwreck is offering pickup deliveries and make meals to accommodate the whole family.

Phone: (561) 746-8882

Address: 1511 N Old Dixie Hwy, Jupiter

ROMEO-N-Juliette's Caffe

ROMEO-N-Juliette's Caffe serves Italian dishes and uses organic ingredients. This is a great pickup or delivery option if you feel like something healthy and delicious.

Phone: (561) 768-3967

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Palm Beach Island’s iconic Flagler Museum hosts Afternoon Tea every day from November until the end of April. The Afternoon Tea is held in the museum’s Café des Beaux-Arts. 

The elegant tea party features an array of delicious delicacies and refreshments and of course all the tea imaginable.  Guests can enjoy gourmet tea sandwiches, macaroons, traditional scones, sweets, the Flagler’s very own Whitehall Special Blend all served on the elegant Whitehall Collection of China. 

The tea party is held in the Café des Beaux- Arts in the Flagler Kenan Pavilion. The Pavilion was designed as a nineteenth century Beaux-Arts railway station with panoramic views of downtown West Palm Beach and the Intracoastal waterways. 

The Afternoon Tea is held on…

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Kids and restaurants don’t always mix. There are some eateries, though, that are perfect for the whole family. Here are some of the best, kid-friendly restaurants in Jupiter.

Dune Dog

Dune Dog is a Jupiter favorite. With a very kid-friendly menu (ice cream is included with every kid meal), and an atmosphere that guarantees people won’t be bothered by your kids, it’s a great choice for Jupiter families.

Where: 775 FL A1AAlt, Jupiter, FL 33477

U-Tiki Beach

The view at U-Tiki is great, the atmosphere is very casual, and the kids can easily get up and walk around, if they want, without disturbing anyone.

Where: 1095 N Hwy A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477

Cheeseburgers and More

Cheeseburgers And More is a kids paradise. It has an arcade and a…

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Palm Beach County is known as Florida’s Golf Capital and with more than 160 public and private golf courses in Palm Beach County you’re never more than a few miles from golfing.  If you not serious about the game and looking for something fun for everyone in the family, try one of our Mini Golf courses on any day of the week. 

Here is a list of some of the best Mini Golf Course to play:

Lighthouse Cove Adventure Golf: Jupiter

The tropical fishing village and Jupiter themed Mini Golf course features two 18-hole courses that features water hazards, boats, marine life creatures, waterfalls and more. Located onsite is an ice cream shop and The Burger Shack that features burgers, wings, fish, local beer, wine and much more. 

South Florida Science…

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If you live in the Palm Beaches, you are probably familiar with Subculture Coffee, but what you may not know is that the popular café is named after a management group that also owns some favorite South Florida clubs, bars and restaurants, all of which feature a cool and unique theme. Here are a few that you might enjoy.

Dada

Dada opened in Delray in the year 2000 in one of the oldest historic homes the Tarrimore house circa 1924 listed as a historic site in Delray Beach. The eclectic interior and revolving artwork compliment the creative cuisine, which is sustainably sourced. As the artist of the Movement we have strived to create an environment that is original, unique and forces us to step outside the box. Dada is non-conformist. It allows…

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The Gardens Mall is a popular destination for both locals and visitors in Palm Beach County and Palm Beach Gardens. The two-story enclosed shopping mall opened in 1988 and has become an upscale shopping destination. 

The mall features 1.4 million square feet of space with over 160 boutique, specialty shops, restaurants and more to come. The Gardens Mall features five anchor stores Sear’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom’s, Bloomingdales and Saks Fifth Avenue. Recently the mall has added new shops, restaurants and boutiques to their directory.  Some of the new retail stores include Peloton, South Moon Under, Carmen Sol, Kendra Scott, Tesla and True Food Kitchen. 

The mall’s hours:

Sunday: 12 pm to 6 pm

Monday through Saturday: 10 am to 9 am. 

The Gardens…

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