The Palm beach Zoo and Conservation Society is a non-profit organization and one of Florida’s top-rated Zoological Organizations. The popular zoo is located in Dreher Park in West Palm Beach. The zoo is home to over 550 animals and over 190 different species. Many of the animals here are endangered and roam through the 23 acres of tropical habit. Most recently the Zoo has welcomed a new Baird’s Tapir Calf, or a Central American Tapir which are native to Mexico, Central America, and northwestern South America. The baby calf was born January 20th.

The Palm Beach Zoo has added their special events for the month of February to their calendar.

This Saturday, February 9th, the Zoo is hosting their Early Explorer series “Not-So Slimy Scales” start at 10 am…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting their Family Adventure Day series on Saturday, February 16th from 10 am to 1 pm.

Family Adventure Days are part of the Lighthouse’s new series that is aimed for families and features family activities, sea-inspired and educational events, and adventures about Florida’s history. Next Saturday the event will be featured around Keepers and Life Savers. The day will include arts and crafts, games, story-telling, hands on activities and water and rescue demonstrations.

Activities for the day will start at and will continue until 12 pm. Guests are asked to bring their own picnic lunches that will be served at 12 pm. Don’t forget the bring the picnic blanket, sunscreen, and swimming gear for activities near…

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Get ready for the fourth annual Palm Beach Paddle Fest next Saturday, February 9th. The Paddle Fest is a free family event taking place at Harbourside Place in Jupiter. 

The event features two timed races with trophies and cash prizes for the winners, a kid’s SUP race, free kayak eco-tours, music, entertainment, face painting, yoga, exhibitor expo’s and much more. The festival is for both beginner paddle boarders and advanced and for everyone who loves the water.

There are two types of races, a 2- mile race and a 6 – mile race. Each race will be made up of different categories for both men and women. Trophies and awards will be giving to the Top Three finishers for both men and women in each division. The categories include: SUP 12’6, SUP 14, Prone…

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The 2019 Manatee Lagoon Festival is back again this weekend. The ManateeFest kicks off tomorrow Friday, February 1st with a Movie Night Kickoff.

The movie for the kickoff is “Finding Nemo” starting at 5 pm. Bring your chairs and blankets for the movie under the stars to kick off the fun event. Food and drink vendors will be on site during the movie night.

This Saturday, February 2nd is the ManateeFest starting at 9 am to 4 pm. The festival and the Manatee Lagoon are in their third year and is a free event for the whole family. The day will feature photo opportunities with Mia the Manatee, an interactive selfie station, marine life face painting, coloring stations, passport activity, and chances to win prizes. The day will also feature a variety of food…

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The 2019 Everglades Day Festival is all about "Mother Nature’s Magic Show". This free, outdoor, family-friendly festival and eco-adventure, held at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is dedicated to having fun while learning.

Plan on heading to the Everglades Day Festival to experience and learn more about your local plant and wildlife firsthand!

Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

The Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge preserves a portion of the once vast northern Everglades. It provides habitat and protection for endangered wildlife such as the snail kite and the wood stork and the formerly endangered American alligator.

The main entrance and Visitor Center are located at: 10216 Lee Road.…

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February is the month for love and romance as well as one of the busiest times for tourism in South East Florida. It's understandable since the average daily temperature reaches 70 degrees Fahrenheit and it is a popular destination for a break from the blistering cold up north. Many visitors fall in love with the area and ultimately buy a home.

February can be the toughest of winter months in the Northern United States to cope with the elements. The excitement of the first winter snow has long faded, but there's still a month to go before spring begins. The Valentine month marks the home stretch. It is the last schlep through snow-filled sidewalks and wind chills that make us want to stay in under the covers.

The abundant beaches in Delray Beach…

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The Everglades National Park is located within a 2.5-hour drive from Palm Beach County. The National Park is considered to be one of Florida’s most cherished state park. In August 2018 the park turned 96 years old and is the third largest park and third largest tropical wilderness in the country.

The Everglades is a massive 1.5 million acres of wetlands that houses more than 2,300 miles of natural habits for snakes, birds, alligators, the Florida panther and other wild life. The park also offers hiking and biking trails, fishing, kayaking and canoeing, places to stay and eat and more. The park has several rental spots for canoes and kayaks if you don’t want to bring your own, and well as public restrooms, boat ramps, camp grounds, concession stands,…

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The new United States Polo Association Clubhouse was opened January 26 for the 2019 equestrian season with rave reviews. The clubhouse, located at 3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington is a unique experience for their clothing brands to be showcased. The designs are inspired by the sport of kings and the shop offers merchandise from the USPA's official licensed brands, U.S. Polo Association and Gauntlet of Polo.

Polo is considered amongst the oldest organized sports ever played. It was a sport played by royals and noblemen. In 1876 the sport emerged from England and introduced in the United States.  It didn’t take long for America to take a liking to the sport. Throughout the twentieth century, enthusiasm for the sport was rampant.  During the decades…

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 Martin County’s Kai-Kai Farm, located at 8006 S.W. Kanner Highway, Indiantown, FL 34956, is the largest vegetable garden in the county.   Kai-Kai Farm makes its home on 40 acres of mother nature’s beauty in western Martin County.  The picturesque farm is surrounded by charming pastures and soaring eucalyptus trees, rows of vegetables run extensively with brussels sprouts, beans, broccoli, and 80 other assortments of grown-in-the-ground vegetables.  This farm is sought out by chefs and discriminating home cooks.

Carl Frost and Diane Cordeau are the owners of Kai Kai Farm.  At the time when they first met, the two University of Florida lab technicians with the Indian River Research and Education Center fell in love and married in 1988. It was a match…

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Nestled between Jupiter and North Palm Beach, Juno Beach is home to a laid-back atmosphere and a beautiful sandy coastline. Juno Beach is located on a barrier island between the Intracoastal waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. The popular of the small town is roughly around 3,700 as of 2017 and is home to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, the Juno Beach Pier, and gets to witness the Sea Turtle Nesting season every year.

On any given day, you’ll see fishermen and visitors on the Juno Beach Pier hoping to get a glimpse at some of the Marinelife below. The pier is a main hub of the town and features a snack bar, bait shop, fishing pole rentals, and a perfect view. The pier is part of the Juno Beach Park which is a popular beach spot for surfers,…

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