The Town of Jupiter and the Village of Tequesta are nestled between Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart. Both areas cater to the outdoor style, as they wrap around the Loxahatchee River and Intracoastal Waterway, which provide incomparable views to residents. For this reason, water sports and boating are abundant. Jupiter and Tequesta also offer their share of championship golf courses and pristine beaches frequented often under consistently sunny skies.


Pizza is a one of the staples of “American consumed” food and local Tequesta restaurants have quite the reputation for creating delicious stone baked tomato pies.  These days pizzas have evolved and morphed into a healthy option for lunch or dinner.Back in 18th century Naples, busy workers needed a food they could eat on-the-go, in between shifts.  The pizza we enjoy came about an inexpensive, easy-to-eat meal for workers. Just like the old-world workers, we find that ordering nutritious, veggie packed pizza allows us to take one more thing to do off the plate.

Seasoned flatbreads were essentially a precursor to pizza.  In some Mediterranean cultures, stone-baked flatbreads made of flour and water were a humble and satisfying meal. To this day pizza…

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Healthy lifestyle and eating healthy habits in Palm Beach County are certain.  Delight in the picturesque settings and delightful year-round weather. Being able to enjoy all the beauty Palm Beach County has to offer, in the most optimal of health, is a goal for many.  Living by the Atlantic Ocean doesn’t mean everyone has perfect bodies, but most try to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  

Palm Beach County is the home of many fit lifestyle residents and visitors.   A recent survey led by Dietspotlight, an association that is dedicated to helping people adopt healthy eating and lifestyle habits.  The survey showed that residents of Palm Beach County in Florida are less obese than the rest of the nation.

The human body is a brilliant creation that is…

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The Spa at PGA, 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens, is a world-reknowned spa and resort.  Spa therapies have existed since the classical times when bathing in mineral waters was considered a popular way to treat illnesses. The practice of traveling to hot or cold springs in hopes of wellness.  You could say spa days date back to prehistoric time. This Valentine's Day make it special with an extra dose of "T.L.C.".  The Spa at PGA is offering amazing sweetheart specials to melt your darlings' little heart.

Pamper yourself or a loved one with an indulgent facial. Red or Pink rose petals are used for its calming and healing abilities, sumptuous rose instantly soothes and nourishes the skin.  The Rose Petal Facial is full of…

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Taste is so subjective…however many agree that Northern Palm Beach County has great fried chicken places. The crispiness of the outer breaded covering is perhaps the most important factor in how the taste of fried chicken is perceived.

Coolinary Café, 4650 Donald Ross Road, Suite 110, Palm Beach Gardens, is worth the wait.  During season, this restaurant has a long wait, and short on seating, nonetheless it’s worth it. The chef, is very creative with menu selections and dishes can be made to order on either small or large plates, depending on your appetite. On the menu is the Boneless Southern Fried Chicken & Waffles. It is quite imaginative and flavorful.  The fried chicken is a signature dish and after a taste, you will know why.  The chicken is…

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The Village of Tequesta is located in Northern Palm Beach County along US Highway 1 and to the West of Jupiter Inlet Colony and the North of Jupiter. The quite village is surrounded by the blue waters of the Intracoastal Waterways and the Loxahatchee River.

Tequesta is named after the Tequesta Indians and was formed in the 1950’s as part of one man’s dream that was center on the Tequesta Country Club. But over the years the Tequesta has become a wonderful waterfront community for everyone.

Tequesta is the last village in Palm Beach County before entering Martin County to the north.The small village has about 6,100 residents as of the 2017 Census. 

Tequesta is home to Constitution Park which hosts numerous events such as the Food Truck Pow Wow…

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Traditional Japanese and Thai dishes are on the menu at Thai Lotus, 201 North U.S.  Highway 1, Jupiter, and another location at 137 North U.S. Highway 1, Tequesta. Both locations offer a large selection of freshly prepared sushi as well. There is a lengthy list of appetizers, soups, salad, noodle dishes, 3 varieties of curry and several stir-fried selections.

Thai cuisine places emphasis on lightly prepared dishes with strong aromatic components with a spicy edge.  The traditional cuisine of Japan is based on rice with miso soup and other dishes with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. Many dishes that are now popular in Thailand and Japan were historically influenced by Chinese cuisine.

The atmosphere of Thai Lotus is peaceful and serene. The…

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The Town of Jupiter offers many dimensions for the senses.  See the sparkling blue Atlantic Ocean, feel the beach sand between your toes and hear the palm fronds blow in the breeze.  Add the delicious aroma of hot and fresh rustic bread coming out of the oven at Bread by Johnny, 1695 West Indiantown Road, Suite 6, in Jupiter.

Bread by Johnny is the aromatic bakery owned by Johnny VanCora.  He attended William T. Dwyer High School over ten years ago and was known to sell treats.  He would bring his product to school and wait for his regulars to call him.  He’d grab it from his backpack or car and the deal went down.  However, the deal wasn’t for contraband, it was for fresh loaves of bread!

The indie baker graduated from Dwyer and then headed off…

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Think no pain and total relaxation with sensory deprivation a.k.a float therapy at Transitions Float Therapy located at 14141 U.S. Highway One, Juno Beach.  This is a brand-new concept in relaxation and pain relief therapy through the concept of sensory deprivation.

A sensory deprivation tank, also called an isolation tank or flotation tank, is used for restricted environmental stimulation therapy (REST). It is a dark, soundproof tank that is filled with a foot or less of very dense salt water. The first tank was designed in 1954 by John C. Lilly, an American physician and neuroscientist. In the 1970s, viable float tanks were created and began being studied for probable health benefits. These days, finding a sensory deprivation tank is easy, with…

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The Town of Jupiter’s beautiful Abacoa Community is home to a brand new 18-hole miniature golf course. The Golden Cub Mini Golf, located in the heart of Abacoa’s Town Center, 1145 Main Street Jupiter has a huge heart.  

Golden Cub Mini Golf has partnered with the Jack Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation and together they will proudly donate a dollar from every full price round of mini golf to the foundation. Jack and Barbara Nicklaus founded the children’s charity in 2004.  In an effort to provide families access to world-class pediatric care, the Jack Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation is honored to support efforts to increase pediatric services here in our area.

The mini course was designed by Nicklaus Design.  The course…

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Tonight and tomorrow, Saturday the 5th, are your last two opportunities to see The Lighthouse Art Center’s “Art Of The Figure” exhibit in Tequesta.

Art Of The Figure celebrates these three native-born Floridians, who surprise and delight with their unexpected viewpoints, talents, and techniques. Accomplished artists, they translate their individual life experiences using only pencils and paint on canvas, or in the case of Purvis Young, (2018 Florida Artist Hall of Fame), anything he could get his hands on. See Young's work here first, before it heads off to the 2019 Venice Biennale. The three artists being shown are Sam Perry, Terre Rybovich and Purvis Young

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Sam Perry

Sam Perry grew up in Northwood and is now…

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