The City of Okeechobee is located just north of Lake Okeechobee, the largest freshwater lake in the state of Florida, and the second largest natural freshwater lake in the United States. A quiet community with lots of wildlife and nature to explore, Okeechobee is also quickly becoming the capital of one of the fastest growing sports in America – clay shooting.

Families are participating in the sport because it provides wholesome family fun, and it gives you hours of excitement in the fresh air. Tournaments draw competitors to Okeechobee from all over the world, and recently, many avid shooters have been moving to South Florida so they can enjoy this outdoor sport year-round in the warm sunshine.

Described as “Golf with a Shotgun,” more than 3…

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Swordfishing has increased in popularity ten-fold in the past couple of years, mainly because of the recent development of daytime swordfishing (it used to primarily be done at night) and accessibility of electric reels. If you love fishing, I'm sure a swordfish is on your bucket list. The good news is, Palm Beach County residents and visitors alike have plenty access to fishing charters. Whether swordfishing is something to cross off of your bucketlist, or you want to learn how to rig and do it yourself, below is a list of friendly local captains who can help your dreams come true.

Lemieux Fishing Charters

  • Captain Chris Lemieux
  • Address: 7848 S Federal Highway, Hypoluxo
  • Phone: 561.767.6211

A Boynton Beach Firefighter, Captain Chris…

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The Martin County Fair is the single largest fair and event held in Martin County every year. The fair draws over 70,000 people from around the county and Treasure Coast. The Fair is coming to town Friday, February 14th through Saturday, February 22nd.

The purpose of the fair is to promote the community’s talents, vision, diversity and tradition to entertain. The fair features great food, fair games, carnival rides, parades, live music, fun entertainment, a kid’s zone, shopping, cookie challenges, tribute bands, baking contests and much more.

Tickets are available for purchase online or at the gate. Advantaged General Admission tickets are $5 dollars in advance or $10 dollars at the gate. The rides and special concerts require special tickets in addition…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting their popular Jupiter Climb and Paddle event this week.

The event starts with a climb to the top of Jupiter’s iconic red Lighthouse and get your chance to see the incredible views of Jupiter and the waterways. The Lighthouse tower is 105 steps to the top and those who attend the event must be able to climb the tower’s steps.

Following the tour of the Lighthouse, the friends at the Jupiter Outdoor Center will guide the guests on paddleboards or kayaks through the waters of the Jupiter Inlet and nearby waterways for a tour and history from the water. During past events, those who attend often have seen manatees, sea turtles, birds and other marinelife along the journey.

The Jupiter Climb and Paddle event is…

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The Palm Beach Show, formally the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art and Antique Show is coming back for another year. The show is in its 17th year and this year, the show has a new name. The Palm Beach Show will be taking over downtown West Palm Beach this February 13th through February 18th.

The Palm Beach Show is the largest show in its kind and one of the top cultural events in Palm Beach County. The prestigious art fair features international exhibitors displaying fine works of art from around the world, prestigious jewelry, fine artwork, beautiful antique pieces and much more.

The show draws tens of thousands of museum curators, private collectors, investors and high-end interior designers so grab your tickets before they sell out. Click here to purchase…

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Calling all photographers and photography enthusiasts, FotoFusion is heading back to downtown West Palm Beach this February. FotoFusion is a five-day event presented by the Palm Beach Photographic Centre in West Palm Beach.

Around 70 of the best photographers and instructors from around the country and world come to West Palm Beach for the festival every year to teach workshop events and display their works. The five-day event is more than the workshops and photography, the event includes an Opening Receptions, informative lectures, discussion panels, a Farewell Bash and much more.

Every year, the Palm Beach Photographic Centre Awards Committee selects a photographer from this year’s event to receive the Fotomentor Award for their achievements in the…

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On the first Friday of every month, the Village of Tequesta hosts their reoccurring Food Truck Pow Wow at Constitution Park.

The giant outdoor picnic is a great way for you to gather with your neighbors and community with great food and fun activities. The food trucks will be lined up in Constitution Park and will feature some of the best food truck dishes in South Florida.

In addition to some of best gourmet food, the Food Truck Pow Wow will also feature live music and entertainment for everyone to enjoy and is a great way to kick off the weekend.

The Food Truck Pow Wow Details:
When: Friday, February 7th
Time: 5 pm to 9 pm
Location: Constitution Park located at 399 Seabrook Road, Tequesta.

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Get ready for the 5th Annual Palm Beach PaddleFest is back this weekend. The family-friendly event is taking place at Harbourside Place in Jupiter.

The Paddlefest event features two timed races with cash prizes and trophies for the winners. The event will also feature a kid’s SUP race, free kayak eco-tours, Yoga, an exhibitor expo, face painting, live music, and much more.

The Paddlefest caters to both new and experienced paddle boarders. There are going to be two types of races, a 2-mile race and a longer 6-mile race. Each race will be made up of 6 categories for both men and women. The categories include SUP12’6, SUP 14, Prone (All), OC-1, OC-2, Surfski Single, Kayak and Other. There will also be a Kid’s Fun SUP Race and medals will be given to all…

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Grassy Waters Preserve is like the Everglades, but it’s right in West Palm Beach. Grassy Waters is a massive preserve – 20 square miles – that remains untouched because it is now the drinking water supply for the residents of West Palm Beach and several other communities.

Grassy Waters Preserve is home to a variety of native wildlife. Commonly sighted species including the Everglades snail kite, wood stork, white ibis, great blue heron, white-tailed deer, otter, bobcat, and alligator. For the United States, it’s a reservoir like no other. The nature center and boardwalk on the south side of Northlake Road provide the easiest public access to this unique preserve.

Hiking in The Grassy Water Preserve

The boardwalk trail at The Grassy Water…

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Ralph H Norton and his wife Elizabeth founded The Norton Museum of Art in 1941. Ralph Norton was an industrialist in Chicago who headed the Acme Steel Company. The museum came about because him and his wife used to collect items and art to decorate their home.

The couple began spending more time in Palm Beach County when they were semi-retired in 1935. Not knowing what to do with their giant art collection, the two decided to create their own museum in West Palm Beach. Construction first began on the Norton Gallery and the School of Art in 1940 and opened a year later to the public in February of 1941.

Today, the museum consists of more than 7,600 permanent works of art in five cultural departments, European, American, Chinese, Contemporary and…

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