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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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Located on one of Palm Beach Island’s most exclusive streets, The Flagler Museum is one of the most visited attraction in Palm Beach County. The grand estate, formally known as Whitehall, features more than 100,000 square feet filled with some of the most important Palm Beach history.

The famous landmark was commissioned by the American Industrialist Henry Flagler as a wedding gift to his wife Mary. Henry Flagler is known to be the founder of Standard Oil and an important person in shaping the history of Palm Beach. Flagler commissioned John Carrere and Thomas Hastings to build and design the grand estate. Hastings and Carrere were also the architects for other famous landmarks such as the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City and the New York Public…

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The Kravis Center For Performing Arts in West Palm Beach has announced its 2020/2021 Kravis On Broadway Season Productions. This year, Kravis On Broadway is filled with some of the newest and most popular musicals.

Starting this upcoming January, seven musicals and plays will be hitting the stage in West Palm Beach. The box office is currently closed due to an expansion project, ticket sales will be announced at a later date.

Kravis On Broadway 2020/2021 Schedule:

“Escape To Margaritaville”: Coming to the Kravis Center January 5th through January 10th, 2021

“My Fair Lady”: Coming to the Kravis Center January 5th through January 10th, 2021

“Wicked”: Coming to the Kravis Center February 3rd through February 14th, 2021

“Dear Evan Hansen”:…

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The Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival’s annual Shakespeare By The Sea has been an annual festival in the Palm Beaches for more than 29 years. This year, the festival is still going on, but it will be a little different. The festival will be going virtual in 2020.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the festival and to celebrate 30 years, the production this year will be “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”.  The festival is currently going on now starting Friday, August 21st through Labor Day weekend, the first weekend in September. The festival is free, and the performances are available to watch and stream through the theater company’s website.

The production was filmed in July with the proper social distancing by the cast and production crew. Through…

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The grand estate is one of the most famous landmarks and homes on Palm Beach Island. The Flagler Museum, formally known as Whitehall, is a grand estate that features more than 100,000 square feet filled with some of the most important Palm Beach history.

The home was commission by the American Industrialist Henry Flagler as a wedding gift to his wife Mary. Flagler, the founder of Standard Oil commissioned John Carrere and Thomas Hastings to build and design the grand estate. Hastings and Carrere were also the architects for other famous landmarks such as the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City and the New York Public Library during the Gilded Age.

The elegant mansion features white marble columns and a red barrel roof overlooking the intracoastal…

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South Florida is well known for its gorgeous beaches, beautiful waterfront homes and relaxed lifestyle. Most people are not aware that there are four national parks here that help define South Florida's diverse beauty, landscape and enrich the culture.  The four parks are Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, Dry Tortugas National Parks and Big Cypress National Preserve.

The national parks concept began in the mid-1800s because a small consortium of Americans felt it was important to preserve these wonderful places for all time and for everyone. These were folks that truly felt these natural areas were significant and important wonders worth celebrating and protecting.  The national parks movement started with a California valley so…

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Many attractions here in Palm Beach County are moving towards virtual experiences that the public can enjoy from the comfort of their own homes.  The new virtual experiences include online classes and tutorials, museum tours, online exercises, cooking demonstrations and much more. 

Check out some of Palm Beach County’s Attractions that have gone virtual. 

Armory Arts Center: The Art Center has found a way to bring their artists and art exhibits to you through a virtual tour of their current gallery. 

Flagler Museum: The grand Palm Beach estate is giving viewers a virtual tour of the entire first and second floor of the museum filled with Palm Beach island’s history. The tour is available online or through their app called “Flagler Museum…

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The Palm Beach Island grand estate and museum is offering virtual tours for you to tour the museum and estate in the comfort of your own home.  The Flagler Museum, formally known as Whitehall is an elegant estate that features more than 100,000 square feet that is filled with some of Palm Beach Island’s most important history. 

The elegant mansion features white marble columns and a red barrel roof overlooking the intercostal located just off of Cocoanut Row.  The estate features a large central courtyard, a full basement, two full stories plus an attic, the original fence built in 1901, ten antique clocks still working today and more than 75 rooms. The home features antiques, artwork and the history of the Gilded Age and Henry Flagler, known to be…

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The first day of Spring for the Northern Hemisphere was yesterday, Thursday, March 19th. The first day of Spring for the United States and the rest of the Northern Hemisphere is the day the sun crosses the celestial equator moving northward, which usually falls on March 20th or March 21st.  The day is known as the Vernal Equinox.  

Here are some interesting facts about Spring that you might not have known. 

1. When it is Spring in the Northern Hemisphere, its Fall in the Southern Hemisphere. 

2. The first day of Spring will have 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness. 

3. Spring used to be known as Lent. In the 14th Century the name was changed to Springing Time and in the 15thCentury was changed to Springing. It wasn’t until the…

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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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