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Jupiter is ranked as one of the country’s most pleasant and livable coastal cities. Jupiter was incorporated in 1925 as a city in Northern Palm Beach County and is part of the northern Miami metropolitan area.

Jupiter lies between Lake Okeechobee to the west and the tropical Bahamas to the east and is full of beautiful beaches, great schools, award winning restaurants, cultural and natural attractions and much more.

There are plenty of activities to do in Jupiter, here is a list of just some of the fun things to do or explore in Jupiter.

Jupiter Lighthouse and Museum and Park

Jonathan Dickinson State Park

Dupuis Nature Center

Carlin Park

Dubois Park

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

Jupiter Dog Beach

Riverbend Park

Busch Wildlife…

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Take your boat to the movies. This Saturday, September 12th the Futures Recovery Healthcare partnered with the Jupiter Pointe Club and Marina for the first local boat-in movie theater. The event is to honor the second annual Jupiter Recovery Day.

Jupiter Recovery Day is an annual event founded by the Tequesta based Futures that honors and celebrates recovery from mental health and substance use disorders in the local community. All proceeds from this weekend’s event will benefit and be donated to Believe With Me, a local charity supporting families of fallen soldiers. The event is open to the public.

Guests are welcomed to arrive to the boat-in movie theater this Saturday, September 12th for a 7:30 pm movie screening of the classic hit Jaws. The…

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Every month, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum hosts their reoccurring and popular Lighthouse Sunset Tour. Head to the lighthouse in Jupiter on Wednesday nights this September and join in on the fun.

The Sunset Tour includes a tour of the lighthouse watch room to see how everything works, a chance to watch the light turn on and illuminate the Jupiter sky and a climb to the top of the lighthouse tower to see the incredible views.

The tour is approximately one hour and cost $25 dollars per person or $20 dollars per lighthouse member. Tickets are limited and must be purchased prior to the tour. Children are welcomed to attend the Lighthouse Sunset Tour and must be 48 inches tall or taller to climb the 105 steps to the top of the Lighthouse.

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Living in sunny Palm Beach County has its many benefits, one of them is being able to take your boat out to grab something to eat. Many restaurants are located on the water for your convenience to stop by before heading out to the ocean for some great fishing or just a normal cruise around the intracoastal. These local restaurants offer everything from seafood, pasta, burgers, sushi, tacos, and much more.

Here is a list of just some of the best places to arrive by boat to grab something to eat.

Square Grouper: Jupiter

Jetty’s Waterfront Restaurant: Jupiter

U-tiki Beach: Jupiter

Dive Bar: Jupiter

Guanabanas: Jupiter 

Café Des Artistes: Jupiter

Calaveras Cantina: Jupiter

The Woods: Jupiter

Seasons 52: Palm Beach Gardens

The…

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Grab your snorkeling mask and goggles and head to northern Palm Beach County and visit some of the best snorkeling spots in our area. Northern Palm Beach County is filled with marine life and corals that attract hundreds of different kinds of tropical fish right below the water’s surface.

Here are some hidden gem’s and must-see snorkel spots in our area.

Hidden Gem: Cato’s Bridge in Jupiter

Experience Level: Advanced

Many consider snorkeling under Cato’s Bridge to be one of the best snorkeling spots ever. Cato’s Bridge is the drawbridge that takes vehicles from Tequesta to Jupiter Island, near the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. Many fish swim underneath and around the bridge and many local snorkelers and advanced snorkelers find snorkeling in this…

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Tequesta, a small quite village located in northern Palm Beach County surrounded by the blue waters of the intracoastal waterway and the Loxahatchee River. Tequesta is located just north of Jupiter along US Highway One and to the west of the Jupiter Inlet Colony.

The village was named Tequesta after the Tequesta Indians and in the 1950’s was formed as part of one mans dream. Over the years Tequesta has become a wonderful waterfront and golf course community that over 7,000 people call home.

Tequesta is home to Constitution Park which hosts numerous events such as the Food Truck Pow Wow that occurs several times a year. The park has playgrounds, walking trails, basketball courts, fitness stations, picnic pavilions and a rock-climbing area to name a…

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Living in South Florida has its many benefits and for some, boating is a popular activity that happens every day. Since 2010, the state of Florida requires that any person who wishes to operate a vessel with more than ten horsepower or more and is born after January 1st, 1988 must complete and pass a boater safety course.

The state does not have a “Boating License” but a Boater Safety Identification Card stating that the course is completed and a successful score on the end of the class exam. Florida’s Boater Identification card is valid for life and no renewal fee’s or course renewal is required. The state and course instructors ask that you review your notes and keep up with the latest boating rules and regulations.

Boating Safety Education…

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This summer, South Floridians are deciding to spend their summer vacations in their own county. With more attractions and things to do opening daily in South Florida, what better way to spend your summer vacation in Palm Beach County. The county is home to many top attractions and luxurious beachfront resorts with award-winning spas, great amenities, world class dining and giant pools to name a few. This summer use your vacation time and take a staycation at one of Palm Beach County’s local hotels and visit one of the county’s top attractions.

Besides the convenience of not having to travel far to enjoy the sun and the sand, there is also many benefits to staying local.

Benefits of a Staycation:

1. Save money on things like air travel, pet, or…

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Palm Beach Gardens is a city in northern Palm Beach County that is home to roughly 56,300 residents and is a principal city of the Miami metropolitan area. The city has a total area of 55,000 square miles and roughly two tenths of a mile features water.

Prior to becoming a city in 1969, Palm Beach Gardens was primarily cattle ranches and pine forests with swamp lands to the west. In 1959, the land was purchased by John D. MacArthur and he announced his plan to develop 4,000 acres and build homes for 55,000 people. MacArthur choose the name Palm Beach Gardens after his initial request for Palm Beach City was denied by the Florida Legislature because of the similarity of the nearby town of Palm Beach.  The city was incorporated on June 20th, 1959 and it…

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Whether you are a local resident or a visitor, Palm Beach County is filled with a ton of activities for you to enjoy or try. Businesses and attractions are reopening across the county with new safety guidelines and measures to help keep you safe.

Here is a ways to enjoy Palm Beach County.

Beaches:

Palm Beach County is home to 47 miles of Atlantic Coastline and home to 26 beaches for you to enjoy and soak up the sunshine and salty air. All non-municipal county beaches are open from sunrise to sunset with no specific restrictions other than remaining social distant and no congregating in groups more than 10 people.

Get Out on the Water:

With miles of intracoastal waterways and the ocean, the county waters are perfect to go for an afternoon…

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