The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach is preparing for a Double Sea Turtle Release this week. On Thursday, March 12th, the sea turtle research and rehabilitation center is planning on releasing two healthy sea turtle back into the ocean.

The sea turtles planning on being released are Turbo and Herme. Herme is a subadult loggerhead sea turtle that was found at the FPL St. Lucie site in November 2019. Herme was underweight and in poor health when found and after being transmitted to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center for fluids and antibiotics, Herme is ready to be released back into the ocean this week. Turbo was found in December 2019 and is a juvenile loggerhead sea turtle that was found unintentionally hooked at the Juno Beach Pier. The hook was…

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Palm Beach County is home sunshiny beaches and exclusive areas as Jupiter Island and Palm Beach. The beaches and real estate in this area is second to none.  Palm Beach County has mesmerizing coastal towns like Jupiter, Juno Beach and Tequesta.  Take pleasure in the gorgeous sunshine and coastlines Palm Beach County has to offer.  

 These locales are treasured for their extraordinary homes and condos along the Atlantic Ocean coastline, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Loxahatchee River.  The abundance of shimmering indigo waterways, white sand beaches, and amazing real estate in Palm Beach County, is nothing short of stunning.   

As the weather warms and families spend more time outdoors in the glistening sunshine, The Florida Society of…

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Its that time again to change the clocks ahead one hour and spring ahead. This Sunday, March 8th, Daylight Savings Time officially begins at 2 am.
Here are some interesting facts about Daylight Savings Time that you might not have known.

1. More than a half a century before any country adapted Daylight Savings Time; Benjamin Franklin proposed a similar concept in 1784. Franklin pitched the idea as a money saver but the first official credit for Daylight Savings Time is credited to a Bug Collector in New Zealand in 1895. His idea was banned but two decades later, the concept was adapted by most of the world.

2. World War I pushed Daylight Savings Time into Law. In 1916, Germany was the first country to officially adapt the concept in effort to conserve coal…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting their second annual Lighthouse Luminary Luncheon this March.

The luncheon is hosted by the Lighthouse Luminaries, who are ambassadors for the Jupiter inlet Lighthouse and Museum. The Lighthouse Luminaries meet socially to promote and fundraise for the preservation of the iconic Lighthouse and other buildings onsite. Proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the Jupiter Lighthouse.

The Lighthouse Luminary Luncheon is this Wednesday, March 11th at The Pelican Club in Jupiter. The Pelican Club, formally the Rustic Inn Crab House, is Jupiter’s newest event and wedding venue located on the water with direct views of the Lighthouse and the Jupiter Inlet.

Tickets for the Luncheon cost $125 dollars per person and…

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The anticipated Evening on Antique Row is considered to be on of the most fashionable street party in all of South Florida. The restaurants and shops along Antique Row come to life with special events, entertainment, beverages, food, music, shopping, antiques, VIP parties and much more.

The Antique Row district is a few blocks of fine art and antiques surrounded by the historic West Palm Beach neighborhood. The charming district has over 40 antique shops with selections of antique furniture, artwork, period decorations, and modern furnishings from the 17th through 20th centuries.

This Saturday, March 7th, the ultimate street party returns for a night of fun. The annual event is a signature fundraiser for the Historical Society of Palm Beach County.…

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Every Thursday morning at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, the sea turtle research and rehabilitation center hosts their ArtSEA Kid’s Painting Class until the end of April.

The weekly art class begins at 10:30 am on Thursday mornings. The class is designed to help introduce basic sea turtle conservation and biology in young children. The art class is geared toward children ages 3 to 5 years old.

The class begins with a brief introduction and ocean-themed story that includes a hands-on activity after the painting class. Those who attend will have the opportunity to take home their painted sea turtles to remember to class by.

The ArtSEA Painting Class costs $10 dollars per child. Due to the limited space and popularity of the event, you are asked to…

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Head to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum this weekend for their popular Hike Through History event.

Hike Through History includes a 2- mile journey through the 120 acres of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area. Along the hiking journey, guests will have a chance to learn about the history and the grounds that was shaped by nature.

The hike is open to all and children must be 5 years old or older and accompanied by an adult to attend. Hiking gear such as active wear clothing, proper hiking footwear, a hat, sunscreen and a full bottle or canteen of water are suggested for the hike.

The Hike Through History will meet at the Museum’s flagpole prior to the event. The event is free to attend but due to the popularity and limited space,…

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is hosting their popular reoccurring Ocean Explorers After Dark event for children.

Come and experience the sea turtle rehabilitation and research center after hours for an extended hour event and the opportunity for a hands-on experience for children to explore the Loggerhead Marinelife Center. The program is aimed for children ages 6 to 10 years old and each month the program features a different unique theme.

The night will include a tour of the Outdoor Sea Turtle Hospital, a chance to participate and engage in interactive activities and lessons and of course pizza. The program is a drop off only program and the drop off time is from 5:30 pm to 6 pm and the pickup time is from 9 pm to 9:30 pm.

The cost to attend is $35…

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It’s a wreck out there – a shipwreck!  A couple hundred feet off the Delray Beach Municipal Beach lies the “S.S. Inchulva”.  The ship went down in the historical hurricane of 1903. This sunken steel-hulled freighter has become a very popular diving location in South Florida, and it is excellent for the beginner diver. The nearly 400-foot freighter rests in only 25 feet of water and is a great dive or snorkeling spot.

 The "S.S. Inchulva" set sail from England in July 1903, bound for Galveston to receive a shipment of agricultural products. In what became its final voyage, the ship left Galveston Sept. 6 with a cargo of wheat, lumber and cotton. Its destination was Newport News, Virginia.  It is not known if the ship was aware of a hurricane…

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Who leads the nation in the production of sugar? Palm Beach County does!  A substantial portion of the sweet stuff is grown on 400,000 acres of cane fields in Florida. The soil in Florida is called “black gold” because of its fertility.  The Florida Sugar Industry has a $3.27 billion hold and provides over 12,000 jobs. The Sugar Cane League represents sugarcane growers, processors and their employees in the United States. The Florida companies include Florida Crystals Corporation, U.S. Sugar Corporation and the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida are leaders in the industry.

Sugarcane is a giant grass that thrives in South Florida’s sunlight, plentiful rainfall and rich soil. Each stalk is made up of more than 70 percent water, and the…

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