Photo Courtesy: Palm Beach Post 

For a limited time at the Loxahatchee River Center in Jupiter are several life-sized replicas of some of the native sharks that live in our Floridian waters. 

This special exhibit-taking place at the center features a life-sized replica of an 8-foot bull shark, a lemon shark and a nurse shark that you can get up close and personal with. Also, on display at the Loxahatchee River Center are a beautiful series of photos of sea turtles, sharks, dolphins and a variety of other native marine creatures. Each year, over 25,000 visitors make their way to the Loxahatchee River center to learn about our local ecosystems and their plants and animals. 

This interesting shark display that is currently at the river center will teach…

4972 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

 
A subject due to be voted on July 19th by the town council involves the plans for a $500,000 mini golf course. This lavish mini course would be 18 holes and would find a home in the Jupiter community of Abacoa located on the northeast corner of Main Street and Chancellor Drive. 

On May 10th the planning and zoning commission of the town council “unanimously recommended approval” of the course as stated by the Palm Beach Post. The mini golf course if approved would be open for business in about a year’s time. The currently vacant property in which this mini golf course would be located was purchases in 2015 for $5.1 million. The property include 93,000 square feet of Abacoa commercial property and 3 acres of vacant land that would be dedicated to the…

5113 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post


This Thursday in West Palm Beach is the 5th Annual “Pairings” Event of West Palm Beach. The event is a popular culinary happening that focuses on bringing together the best food and wine in the county. 

Hosted by the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, the West Palm Beach Pairings Event showcases 25 local restaurants and their artisanal creations. The event donates its proceeds to Families First of Palm Beach County, which is a non-profit, countywide service dedicated to the well being of children and families in the area. The program’s mission is to better families and their children through “high-quality programs in prevention, early intervention, child development, behavioral health, education and advocacy.”

The 5th Annual Pairings…

4016 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

The Red Reef Park offers 67 acres of pristine, oceanfront preserve right in the heart of Boca Raton, Florida. The park offers residents and guests a breath of fresh air! There are no high-rises along the Red Reef beaches, so you really feel like you’re back to basics. 

Things To Do In Red Reef Park

  • Snorkeling: You won’t need a boat to get out to the reefs! Beautiful, tropical reefs are abundant here in Red Reef Park and you can swim to them from the beach! These rock and reef outcroppings are teaming with vibrant reef fish, sea fans, corals, turtles, eels and even dolphins. 
  • Swimming: Lifeguards are on duty year round at Red Reef from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm so you know you swim safely. 
  • Fishing: One of the most popular pastimes at the park is…

4207 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post


You know an event must a good when it returns every week by popular demand! This is true with the Sunset Celebration put on every Thursday by the Sailfish Marina on Singer Island. 

As the sun sets each Thursday night, the Sunset Celebration kicks off with amazing live music flowing through the air, pelicans flying overhead and tropical drinks flowing. You and your family or friends can peruse the works of local artisans like handmade jewelry, blown glass art, sculptures, and pottery and more all against the backdrop of the tranquil marina and waters. 

Admirers of art, artisans, locals and tourists come from all over to see what the Sunset Celebration has to offer each week. After you have enjoyed walking the docks looking at what each vendor has to…

4733 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post


Green Cay Wetlands and Nature Center

Green Cay Wetlands and Nature Center in Boynton Beach is a gorgeous, big park offering tons of opportunity for outdoor adventure. The park is centered on nature and offers a 1.5-mile boardwalk that you are allowed to bike on. The boardwalk hovers over the native wetlands and while on it you can see some amazing Floridian wildlife you may have never seen in person. From bobcats to alligators to birds of prey, you won’t want to miss this park experience. The park also features an indoor educational center with animal exhibits, a lecture hall and a gift shop.

Size: 100 acres
Location: 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday from 9 am-3 pm; boardwalk open daily from 7 am-sunset
Contact: 561-966-7000

…

5836 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

The 5th Annual Stuart Sailfish Regatta will be making waves off of the Stuart Causeway May 21st and 22nd, 2016. Get ready for an exciting weekend with hydroplanes, race boats and powerboats competing for prize money. The races will be held on the Stuart Causeway on a 1.1-mile racecourse on the northern side of the bridge. Visitors can expect amazing activities including live music, kid zones, a swimsuit contest and the ultimate spectator viewing area on top of the bridge. The race is sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association. The regatta will be open to ten classes of inboards, four classes of outboards and the Powerboat P1 SuperStock Series. Some of the nation's top tier racers plus a power team of 12 or more Canadian Grand Prix race boats…

3210 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post


The North County Aquatic Complex is a great choice for parents to take their kids on a warm summer day in Florida. Located in Jupiter, the North County Aquatic Complex is an all-inclusive pool guaranteed to bring the fun. 

Spanning 4.15 acres, the complex offers a large swimming pool with lanes for lap swimming, a 50 meter heated swimming pool, a shallow wading pool for the little kids as well as one meter and three meter diving boards. There are always life guards on staff during pool hours. There are concession stands, boys and girls locker rooms with restrooms and showers. 

For more information about the North County Aquatic Complex in Jupiter, Florida, please call 561-645-0241. 

 

3637 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Come fish and play for a great cause! A fishing tournament to benefit children with autism. The 1st Annual Anglers 4 Autism Fishing Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 21st at Jupiter Pointe Marina in Tequesta, Florida. All proceeds will directly benefit Autism Project of Palm Beach County, Renaissance Learning Academy, and The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence. For more information go to anglers4autism.com.

Captain’s Meeting
Friday, May 20, 2016 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Jupiter Pointe Bar & Grille
18701 SE Federal Hwy
Tequesta, FL 33469
Final rules and check out/check in procedures will be distributed.
Captain’s bags will be distributed.

Fishing Tournament
Saturday, May 21, 2016
6:30am – Visual Check out at Jupiter Inlet begins. It is each…

3056 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Enjoy live music by the Les Haber Sextet at the Plaza Down Under on the Riverwalk in Jupiter. This event will feature over 45 local artisan booths, great food, beer and wine. The Plaza Down Under on the Riverwalk is located under the Indiantown Road bridge at Coastal Way. This unique open, yet covered space is used for scheduled public events such as Town sponsored art/craft fairs, holiday celebrations, music/dance and food festivals.

Riverwalk offers an exceptional, waterside community gathering spot for shopping, dining, entertainment, and events. The Riverwalk is a recreational corridor that runs primarily along the eastern shoreline of the Intracoastal Waterway from the Jupiter Ridge Natural Area north to the Jupiter Inlet. Visitors are be able…

2817 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post