On August 25th, 2018, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse will be hosting a moonrise tour to view the full moon from the top of the lighthouse.

On this day, the moon will be in “Waxing Gibbous” phase, meaning it is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a full moon, with the complete full moon actually happening at 7:56 am the next morning.  However, the moon will be high in the eastern sky around sunset, and will be 99% illuminated, providing for an all-around picturesque view.

According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the August full moon is called the Sturgeon Moon because sturgeon (a type of northern fish) are more easily caught in August during this moon. Hopefully, in true South Florida style, the stars will align and lucky fisherman will be calling this…

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The Jupiter Police Department has a notable history of community involvement, and is known for working hard to safeguard the lives and property of residents, businesses, and visitors of this paradise we call home.

Coffee With A Cop is an ongoing community event when residents are invited to meet the Jupiter Police Department officers and enjoy free coffee and donuts. This is an opportunity to discuss local events and ask questions about the Town of Jupiter.

The next Coffee With A Cop will take place on October 11th, 2018 at Jupiter Community Center located at 200 Military Trail at 9:00 AM.

This is free to residents, and no registration is required.

For more information, please call the Jupiter Police Department at 561-746-6201.  

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On the last Thursday of the month, the Creative Arts School at the Old School Square in Delray Beach invites local residents to join a social night called Canvas & Cocktails where you can create a masterpiece and enjoy an evening of fellowship.

The classes are from 7-9 p.m. and costs $36 all-inclusive. In a nice relaxed atmosphere, you can do some therapy painting while sipping on a glass of wine, craft beer or cocktails. An instructor will teach the class step-by-step so your painting will be something amazing. There's calming music in the background and the Cornell Art Museum is open to explore. It's the perfect date night, girls night out or group get together.

For more information click here or call 561-243-7922 x 478.

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Life Time Athletic Gym in Boca Raton is a luxury fitness facility in place for all your life's needs. The massive gym inculdes a state-of-the-art fitness studio, spa, sauna, an indoor, an outdoor and a lap pool, tennis and basketball courts, yoga, pilates and cycling studios, a cafe and more. 

Even non-members can participate in their weekly run club which meets in the gym lobby every Tuesday at 6 p.m. The runs are not only a workout but also a great social activity to meet people and make friends in a healthy setting. Usually the run is 3 miles and it's free to join in.

The gym has many other programs going on every day, free for members and some for non-members too. These include weightloss, nutritional coaching, physical therapy and…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting a sunset tour on August 15th, 2018 at 7:30 pm. There’s no view quite like a Jupiter sunset from the top of the lighthouse, and participants get to witness the original light turning on to illuminate the night sky as well as an inside look at the interworkings of the lighthouse watchroom.

The tour will be for about 75 minutes, and is required pre-purchased tickets are $20 per person or $15 for lighthouse members. You may purchase them by calling 561-747-8380 X101.

For more information, go here.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” is coming back to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Broward County Oct. 10-21 in a new, reinvented touring production.  Andrew Lloyd Webber is arguably the most successful composer of our time. He is best known for stage and film adaptations of his highly renowned musicals including Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), Cats (1994), Evita (1996), and The Phantom of the Opera. 

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts will be hosting the new revised production of Phantom of the Opera, which expected to be bigger than ever before.  The beloved story and award-winning score - with songs like “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” and “Masquerade” - will be performed by a cast and orchestra of…

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In honor of the grand opening of a new Boca Raton location of Burgerim Gourmet Burgers at 20449 State Road 7, burgers will be a buck Sunday, August 12, 2018.

Burgerim Gourmet Burgers is an Israeli-based a casual burger restaurant with international locations. The restaurant touts a unique and tasty experience at each visit. The concept allows the customer to choose from an uno, duo, trio, or party box of their 3 oz. patties and encourages you to get creative with patty flavors, unconventional toppings, and sauces.  It’s a great chance to make a burger as personal as you want. Choose from a simple burger to a gourmet delicacy like a Wagyu beef hamburger.  

The burger joint will host a grand opening party featuring a ribbon cutting, games, bounce…

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Catch a free family movie every second Friday night at the West Palm Beach Downtown Waterfront “Screen on the Green” event.  The family friendly happening transforms the sprawling waterfront lawn into a movie theater under the stars. Watch free screenings of your favorite movies and make great memories.  

Tonight, August 10, 2018 at 7:00 pm meander downtown to Waterfront Commons, 100 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach and catch the George Lucas’ mega-Star Wars triliogy, The Last Jedi.  Enjoy the screen on the green event as it depicts the adventures of Hans Solo, Princess Leah and other characters from long ago and a galaxy far, far away

Throughout the series of family-friendly movies featuring both classic films and newer flicks while…

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Sharks are impressive creatures that have fascinated people for ages, though they're often misunderstood due to Hollywood films like Jaws. Did you know sharks have been around for 400 million years and there are actually 450 different species of sharks? You can learn all about them and watch the predators chomp in action at the Sandoway Discovery Center public feedings.

Every Tuesday- Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sundays at 1:30 p.m., sharks and rays at the center are fed, which makes for a super cool show. The center has resident nurse sharks, cownose rays and bat rays. Their exhibits are creative, educational and often interactive. It's only $5 to enter and kids can participate in "Junior Shark Biologist" classes for free. Check out the Sandoway…

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Pictured: Snook caught by North Palm Beach angler Jessica Bright

If you’re looking to have some fun but don’t care about putting food on the table, catch and release snook have been the main event this week inshore, at the Juno Pier, along the beach, and Palm Beach Inlet has been pretty solid. Live croaker should get the job done during the day, and if you’re looking to do some night fishing, Juno Bait Shop should be able to help you out with some flair hawk jigs. Snook season starts September 1st, so hold off on harvesting them until then!

Not much action has been seen offshore this week. There are plenty of patches of seaweed, but it seems like they’re true nurseries right now, only inhabited with crustaceans and schools of peanut mahi. It’s…

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