Whitehall, Florida’s first museum, was built in 1902 as a seasonal home of Mr. Henry Flagler, cofounder of Standard Oil and son of a struggling Presbyterian minister. He married his third wife, Mary Lily Kenan, he presented Whitehall to her as an extravagant wedding gift. The home was designed in the Beaux-Arts style of architecture. Whitehall was meant to rival the extravagant mansions in Newport, Rhode Island. Flagler induced influential people like the Rockefellers, the Vanderbilts, the Firestones and the Du Ponts to vacation in Florida, 

1n 1902 a New York Herald wrote a story about the mansion. The Standard Oil Company co-founder's beach home was described as, "More wonderful than any palace in Europe, grander and more magnificent than any…

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Loggerhead Marinelife Center and the Gardens Mall, joined together to host an “Shop and Share” event this Saturday, August 19th, 2017 from 11 am to 4 pm.

Located in the center of the mall, Loggerhead Marinelife Center has returned for an interactive family-friendly day that will include sea turtles, science and shopping. This free event is designed to educate visitors on how to conserve the ocean and everything that lives in it.

The event will also feature award presentations for the winner of the Juno Beach Pier Photo Contest and Palm Beach County’s Most Viral Photo Contest. During the event, The Gardens Mall will be donating 5% of the days sales from the receipts logged in at the Information Desk to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, to help save the sea…

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How would you like see a drive through safari park?  Lion Country Safari is a wildlife preserve and walk-through Amusement Park located on over 600 acres in Loxahatchee, Palm Beach County.  The zoo was founded in 1967. Lion Country claims to be the first "cage less zoo" in the United States. 

Bring the entire family and spend the entire day on safari with over 900 animals. Look at the animal displays and encounters or animal feeding experiences.  If you'd like to cool down, venture into the water spray grounds, grab a snack and ice-cold beverage. Then head over to the gift shop and pick up a souvenir of your safari journey. 

Marcella Leone, the founder and director of Leo Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Connecticut, approached the…

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Over 10,000 years ago Native American tribes began migrating into Florida. The tribes settling in modern-day Palm Beach  Florida. Juan Ponce de León, who led a European expedition in 1613 discovered Florida. He was the first non-Native American recorded to land modern day Jupiter area.

Jupiter is the northernmost town in Palm Beach County, Florida,  and  a fascinating community.  It has been chiseled by it’s the abounding coastal culture and plentiful waterways.  

Paddleboard  with sea turtles, manatees, dolphins and catch a glimpse of a multitude of birds on any given day.  Kayak or paddle your way through the mangrove estuaries and spot osprey, nesting pelicans, great blue heron, and a variety of other bird species.  Take the opportunity go…

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The Lionfish is an attractive and elegant fish but unfortunately it is an invasive species in our South Florida reefs and waters. The lionfish are incredibly destructive to our reef environments as they have no natural predators and plenty of food, resulting in over-population. Lionfish eat miniscule shrimp which is the main diet of our native reef fish including juvenile grouper, snook, mullet, snapper and many other species. Since, the lionfish have no natural predators here and are destroying our native marine life populations, it is up to our divers and approved events that to help govern their population and with any luck eradicate them one day. 

The Lionfish is not native to Floridian waters and it wreaks havoc on the local reef and coastal…

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Lilly Pulitzer and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center have teamed up to release the “Tortuga Time” print to help the sea turtles, through a charitable program called “Print with a Purpose”.

The limited-edition print, “Tortuga Time” was released on August 6th, 2017, and is available online and in Lilly Pulitzer retail locations.  The print was hand painted by members of the Lilly staff in the Palm Beach print studio to make the perfect design. The blue and white print includes sea turtles, sea grass and shell patterns. The print is available in dresses, shirts, and rompers.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center, located in Juno Beach, is a non-profit center that promotes the conservation of the oceans ecosystems and focuses on endangered and threatened sea turtles.…

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The Food truck phenomenon has hit Palm Beach County. It seems like there is a rally of food trucks somewhere every day of the week, which is perfect for all the food junkies out there.  Even bringing the community together once a month for the biggest food truck festival of all, in Jupiter’s Abacoa; with more than 40 food trucks participating in the fight for your taste buds. The next Food Truck Invasion in Jupiter is this Friday, August 11th.  Wellington also joins in on the fun and hosts a food truck rally every Thursday at the Wellington Amphitheater.

Food Trucks usually specialize in one style of cuisine to develop a signature dish that makes their truck stand out from the others. Together at these rallies, there is a variety of food choices that…

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Ever considerd buying a boat but don't want all the hassle that comes along with ownership? Consider joining a boat club. It offers easy, affordable memberships to getting out on the water. Boat Clubs gives members the enjoyment and experience of owning a boat without the hassle.

Before committing to the perfect boat club, consider the following:

  • What amenities are included in the membership?
  • What is the ratio of boats to members?
  • How convienient is it to make a reservation?
  • How old are the boats? Are they well kept?
  • Where is the club in location to water and activities?

Jupiter Pointe Boat Club, located in the Jupiter area, is a perfect and convieniently located solution to boarting the affordable way. The Jupiter…

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One of the events is free and all about the ocean and the other requires purchase of a ticket and is theatrical and elegant. So, whether you like to soak up the hot weather and warm Atlantic waters of Jupiter or you would rather keep cool and get dressed up for a ballet, here are two events you should experience. 

“Brilliant Summer” 
Performed by the Boca Ballet Theatre

This Saturday and Sunday at the Boca Ballet Theatre you can witness the beauty and grace of summer in ballet form with “Brilliant Summer.” The talented ensemble of dancers at the Boca Ballet Theatre deliver a comedic and classical take on ballet and summertime. “Brilliant Summer,” is a mixed performance offering three unique parts set to the backdrop of dance and theater. “The variety…

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Living in Florida or a frequent visitor, we all feel the pet-owners guilt when we leave behind our beloved animals at home to head to the beach for a day of fun.

With the warm water and the miles of sandy beaches, dog friendly beaches are becoming more popular throughout the area. Just remember to make sure your pet has plenty of water and breaks in the shade from the warm sun. Some breeds even require sunscreen so it’s best to ask your pet’s vet, along with other dog friendly toys and accessories that your pet might need.

The Jupiter Dog Beach is located on Marcinski Road, south of Carlin Park, running parallel to A1A. This 2.5-mile beach area is the only pet friendly beach in Palm Beach County so far, running from beach access number 25 to number…

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