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The State Park is located just 5 miles north of Jupiter in Martin County between Tequesta and Hobe Sound. The park got its name after a Quaker merchant named Jonathan Dickinson wrecked his boat off Florida’s coast in 1696.

During the second World War, the park serves as an army base and home to Camp Murphy, an army base for the Southern Signal Corps School. Today, you can still see the barracks throughout the park. Following the war, the property was transferred back to the State of Florida from the Government in 1947 to be used as a State Park. Johnathan Dickinson State Park officially opened to the public in 1950.

Today, the Jonathan Dickinson State Park features a variety of natural habitats, river swamps, wildlife, hiking and biking trails, mangroves,…

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Every Monday during the month of September, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum hosts their weekly Twilight Yoga At The Light event.

The popular event is open for all level of yoga and the class is taught by Yoga instructor Mary Veal. The class begins at sunset and you get to experience the serenity and relaxation of yoga on the Lighthouse deck.

If you plan on attending, you’ll need to bring your Yoga mat, a water bottle, and a flashlight. The class will meet 10 minutes prior to the starting time of the class. The classes are weather dependent and last approximately an hour, check their website for more updates.

Twilight Yoga At The Light Schedule:
Monday, September 9th: Class begins at 7 pm.
Monday, September 16th: Class begins at 7 pm.
Monday, September…

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The popular Climb and Paddle event at the Jupiter Lighthouse is this Tuesday, August 20th starting at 10 am. The adventure starts with a climb to the top of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse to see great views of Jupiter and the water.

After the climb, visitors will meet members of the Jupiter Outdoor Center where you receive your paddle boards or kayaks and travel through the waters of the Jupiter Inlet and surrounding waterways. You may even see sea turtles, manatee, birds and other marine and wildlife along the journey which are frequently spotted during this event.

Tickets are required to attend and cost $45 dollars for adults and children. Tickets are only refundable during inclement weather. To purchase tickets online, click here.

Those who attend the…

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Construction on the new golf and entertainment center in West Palm Beach is expected to be completed in October. The new Drive Shack is currently under construction and is located next to the Palm Beach International Airport.

Drive Shack will include a three story, 96 bay driving range with food, drinks, a meeting area, an interactive golf course and games, unlimited golf balls, a Drive Shack Academy featuring a PGA Golf Pro, free use of TaylorMade Golf Clubs, an arcade, play area and much more.

Drive Shack is similar to its competitor TopGolf, where you score points by hitting a golf ball into the targets on the driving range to score points. Drive Shack is for all levels of golf and the technology used tracks the golf balls speed, height, distance and…

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The Jupiter Outdoor Center and the Jupiter Lighthouse and Museum is hosting their reoccurring Climb and Paddle event this Friday, August 9th.

The tour begins and ends at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse with an hour paddle around the Jupiter Inlet and surrounding waterways an hour before the start time. The event begins at 2 pm and check in starts 15 minutes before at the Lighthouse Museum Gift Shop.

Children under 16 must be accompanied to climb and paddle and children must be 6 years old to participate in the program. Personal kayaks and paddle boards are not permitted.

The price to attend is $45 dollars for adults and $25 dollars per children. The program is limited to 20 people. For more information click here.

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This Friday night, the city of West Palm Beach is hosting their reoccurring Screen on the Green event from 7 pm to 10 pm.

Come and enjoy the free family-friendly outdoor movie on the waterfront with family friendly activities and more. Screen on the Green occurs on the second Friday of each month and this month the outdoor movie playing is Captain Marvel.

Captain Marvel is rated PG-13 and is about an extraterrestrial Kree warrior who finds herself caught in the middle of a battle. With help from a friend she tries to uncover the secrets from her past and using her superpowers to end the war with the evil Skrulls.

The movie starts at 7 pm on Friday night and guests are allowed to bring your own blankets and chairs to sit under the stars and watch the movie.…

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The Grassy Water Preserve is hosting their Kayak Cruise on Saturday, August 3rd at their Nature Center.

During the Kayak Cruise, you’ll guide through the shallow waters of the Everglades while learning about the history and ecology of the Grassy Water Preserve.

The Kayak Cruise begins at 9:30 am on Saturday, August 3rd. With Check-in beginning at 9 am at the Nature Center on Northlake Boulevard. Space is limited and reservations are required to participate. Children must be 6 years old or older with a participating adult. The cost is $10 dollars per adult and $5 dollars per child.

To reserve your spot, call the Nature Center at 561-804-4985. You are asked to bring closed-toed shoes, refillable water bottles, a hat and sunscreen. The cruise starts at 9:30…

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This month, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting several events for the whole family to enjoy.

Twilight Yoga at The Light: The class is led by Yoga Instructor Mary Veal and is open to all levels of Yoga. The class begins at sunset on the Lighthouse Deck and experience the serenity of Yoga while watching the sun set over the water. You are asked to bring your own yoga mat, a water bottle and a flashlight to the class. The cost is $10 dollars per person and the classes are weather dependent. The classes begin at 7 am on Monday’s and the dates at August 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th.

Lighthouse Story Time and Crafts for Kids: The event begins at 10:30 am on Tuesday, August 6th under the Lighthouse Seminole Chickee Hut for story time and craft…

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This Saturday, August 3rd, the Jupiter Medical Center is hosting their Loggerhead Triathlon at Carlin Park in Jupiter. The race starts at 7 am and the race will include a 3/8th mile ocean swim, 13-mile flat bike ride, and a flat 3.1-mile run.

The Jupiter Medical Loggerhead Triathlon is one of the longest enduring triathlons in Florida. The event dates back to 1985 and people from all over the county and state come to Jupiter to participate in the event. The event has become a must do event for the southeast race circuit in the United States. The triathlon is a USAT sanctioned event.

Awards will be given to the Top 3 overall finishers in each division. Registration is required to participate in the Triathlon, there will be no Race Day registration. The…

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The Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society is a non-profit and is one of Florida’s top-rated zoological organizations in the state. The zoo is located in West Palm Beach in Dreher Park and many animals in the zoo are endangered. The zoo houses more than 550 animals and over 190 species and roam throughout the 23 acres of tropical habitat.

Today, the Palm Beach Zoo is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm and is only closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Tickets are required for admission and the zoo is separated into different areas. Some of the animals that roam freely include: monkey’s, birds, tigers, bears, alligators, sloths, jaguars, and much more.

Tickets are $18.95 for children, $22. 95 for those 60 and older, $24.95 for adults and children under 2…

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