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Fishing is a popular activity in South Florida. Whether you’re a beginner or have been fishing for years, the waterways of Jupiter and the Loxahatchee River provide an ideal spot for a large variety of inshore and offshore fishing along the 380-mile intercostal waterways of Florida. Some of the fish included Speckled Sea Trout, Jacks, Redfish, Snook, Pompano and the seasonal Tarpon, all found in the waterways along Jupiter.

Both the northern and southern jetties of the Jupiter Inlet have massive schools of Redfish and Snooks, that Jupiter has been labelled the “Snook Capital of the World”. You can look for Snook feeding off minnows and shrimp at night near lighted areas near the waterways.

The best time to fish for Snook is in the summer months, but…

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The Jupiter Jubilee is back for another year and is happening on Saturday, February 2nd. Due to the construction occurring at Jupiter’s Town Hall Municipal Complex, the Jubilee will be now taking place at the Abacoa Community Park. The event is put on by the Town of Jupiter for the area’s residents.

The Town of Jupiter has been hosting the event the first week of February since 2003. The purpose of the event is to bring the community together and celebrate the success and life of Jupiter. every year the Jubilee highlights the community, natural treasures, history and Jupiter’s unique character.

The family-friendly event will feature live entertainment, games, local food trucks and vendors, a kid’s activity zone, tournaments and activities, educational…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse sits on top of a grassy mount overlooking Jupiter and the Inlet. The red lighthouse has been a part of Jupiter’s culture since it began construction in 1853. Today the lighthouse is open 7 days a week and hosts a series of events throughout the week.

Here is a list of events happening at the lighthouse this January.

Lighthouse Sunset Tour: Wednesday, January 16th, January 23rd, and January 30th
Visitors can climb to the top of the lighthouse and take in the wonderful views while watching the light turn on to brighten the sky. You’ll also be able to tour the lighthouse watch room to see how everything works. The tour is approximately 75 minutes and costs $20 dollars per person and $15 dollars for Lighthouse members. The…

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Located along the Intracoastal, Harbourside Place is Jupiter’s premier downtown destination for hotel accommodations, boating, entertainment, shopping, and dining. The outdoor center features 16 retail shops and counting, 2 days of live music per week, a waterfront amphitheater, a hotel, and 8 amazing restaurants.

Bravo! Has a cozy a relaxed setting and offers both seating inside and outside overlooking the amphitheater and Intracoastal. The menu features grilled fare, and authentic pizza and pasta dishes. Bravo! Is located at 149 Soundings Avenue in Jupiter.

Calaveras Cantina is known for its authentic Mexican food. The popular restaurants offers both indoor and outdoor seating with views of the Intracoastal. The restaurant offers special lunch…

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Jupiter is home to one of the very few remaining dog- friendly beaches in the state and the only one in Palm Beach County.

The Jupiter Town Council adopted the policy to allow dogs on the beach back in 1989. Since then, the dog- friendly beach areas have been expanded to a 2.5 mile stretch of the beach starting at beach marker #25 at Marcinski Road to beach marker #59 at the south end of Carlin Park.

Dogs are free to roam in the designated section of the beach and enjoy the sand and water. Parking is also free, with a parking lot located on Marcinski Road as well as parking along A1A. Dogs are allowed on the beach from sunrise to sunset.

Dogs must be supervised at all times or on a leash while on the beach. Being able to bring your dog on the beach…

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Looking for something to do the next couple of days? Luckily for us, Palm Beach County has a list of top-rated movie theaters where you can gather your friends and head to to enjoy a movie and some delicious popcorn, snacks and candy.

The Shoppes of Jupiter located on Indiantown Road and US Highway 1 is home to Cinepolis Jupiter. The company’s first hybrid located that offers the two unique auditorium concepts in one movie theater, Cinepolis Luxury and Cinepolis. Cinepolis Luxury offers movie goers fully reclining leather seats and in theater wait staff with a full bar and dining menu. The Cinepolis side also offer comfy leather seats and access to food, drinks, and popcorn in the lobby area. All Cinepolis locations offers cutting edge sound and…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting a Fishing 101 For Kids next Saturday, January 19th from 10 am to 1 pm.

The new program is part of their new Family Adventure Day series and will feature family activities, sea- inspired educational events and adventures about Florida’s history. The day will include a meet and greet with important characters in Jupiter’s history, learning how to fish, story-telling, arts and crafts, live demonstrations, and much more.

Activities for the day start at 10 am to 12 pm, at noon you’ll be able to take a lunch break and enjoy your own picnic lunch. All are welcomed to attend this family day at the Lighthouse and grounds but children planning on climbing up to the top of the Lighthouse must be at least 48”…

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According to the residents in Palm Beach County, here are some of the best local breakfast spots to grab a bite to eat before starting the day.

Boca Raton:
Tom Sawyer’s- a cozy little diner in Boca Raton that serves the ultimate comfort food. The menu features hearty meals such as Breakfast in a Pot which includes biscuits and gravy, and eggs and cheese, or also try the Breakfast Skillet which includes eggs, home fries and cheese all in one skillet. Don’t forget to grab one of their delicious home-made chocolate chip cookies on the way out for afternoon snack.

West Palm Beach:
Johan’s Joe – a Swedish coffee house and café located in downtown West Palm Beach. The menu features a variety of Scandinavian inspired dishes such as smoked salmon with cream…

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The beloved Christmas movie is coming to the Harbourside Place Amphitheater tomorrow Friday, December 21st in Jupiter. 

The holiday favorite came out in 2003 and stars Will Ferrell, Bob Newhart, Zooey Deschanel and James Caan. The movie is about a baby boy that crawled into Santa’s bag at an orphanage in New York and travelled with him to the North Pole. The young boy was discovered at the end of the night at Santa’s workshop and was named Buddy and spent his childhood being raised by elves. Buddy then travels to New York City to find his real family after overhearing he is not an elf and bring Christmas cheer to his family and New York City.

The movie is playing tomorrow night after the Jingle Jog and Walk at the amphitheater at 6 pm. The cost to…

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The Annual Feast of Little Italy returns to Jupiter once again in just 3 weeks at Downtown Abacoa.

The 3-day street festival includes loads of authentic Italian cuisine, art, festival rides, traditional games, free wine, cooking demos, live entertainment and so much more. 

The event takes place Friday, November 2nd through Sunday, November 4th. Hours are 10-4 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Sunday. 

Tickets are $5 in advance or $8 at the door. Kids 12 and under are free.

For more information visit the event website.

See more about Abacoa and homes for sale in the Jupiter area here.

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