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The iconic Henry M. Flagler Museum is one of the most well-known estates on Palm Beach Island.  The museum was once home to Henry M. Flagler and his wife Mary. Flagler was an American Industrialist and known as one of the island’s founders. The grand estate features more than 100,000 square feet of space that is filled with some of the most about history about the Gilded Age and Palm Beach.

Today, the estate is open to visitors for tours of the grand estate, estate grounds, Flagler’s Railcar No. 91, the Flagler Kenan Pavilion, The Museum Shop, and The Exhibition Gallery.  Recently the museum’s Café des Beaux Arts has opened for visitors to stop by and grab a picnic lunch while exploring the estate.  Café des Beaux Arts offers seasonal refreshments and…

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June 8, 2021 is World Ocean Day. Fortunately, here in Palm Beach County there are several organizations that help by keeping the ocean free of garbage left on our beaches with beach cleanups.  This little piggy keeps the beaches clean.  The United Nations day, World Ocean Day, is for celebrating the role of the oceans in our everyday life and inspiring action to protect the ocean and sustainably use marine resources. 

Many countries have celebrated this special day since 1992, following the UN Conference on Environment and Development, held in Rio de Janeiro. In 2008, the UN General Assembly decided that, as of 2009, 8 June would be designated by the United Nations as “World Ocean Day”. 

Appreciate and do your part to keep the oceans beautiful…

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Grab your paddle boards and kayaks and join in on the Mangroves and Mansions tour through the Lake Worth Lagoon. The tour begins on the waterfront in Downtown West Palm Beach where your tour guide will set up each guest with “paddling 101” and safety gear before heading off on the two-hour tour.

The tour includes paddling through the newest man-made mangrove island, South Cove Natural Area before making your way past the Society of the Four Arts gardens, under the Royal Palm Bridge and headed south towards Palm Beach’s famous Worth Avenue with views of the historic Everglades Club, The Breakers Hotel, and The Flagler Museum. 

Along the guided two-hour tour many marine life and wildlife are spotted along the way including Blue Heron, American Egret,…

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The city of Palm Beach Gardens is planning on building a new sports complex to be built at The Gardens North County District Park next year. In March, City Officials approved the plans to build a new 200,000 square foot facility that will include ice skating rinks, rock climbing walls, basketball courts, and other amenities.

Commissioners approved a lease agreement within the city and the non-profit Palm Beach North Athletic Foundation Inc., to build a two-story, 200,000 square foot facility on 17 acres of land within the North County District Park. The Park is home to 82 acres and the foundation plans to raise money to build the new approved facility. The sports complex will design, construct, operate, and maintain a non-profit organization once…

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center has recently added their popular Guided Turtle Walks back to their events calendar this June. On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday nights join the Loggerhead Marinelife Center to visit with the sea turtles and get a chance to witness the sea turtle nesting process on the beach.

The Guided Turtle Walks is a unique program that allows guest to witness and observe the egg laying process of sea turtles and learn all about it. The walks require approval from the state and during the event an experienced member of the Loggerhead Marinelife Center staff search the beach for sea turtle while visitors learn about the process at the center. Once the talks are complete and the sea turtles are spotted on the beach, guests…

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The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is beginning a new chapter. The sanctuary located in Jupiter has helped to save almost 6,000 injured, sick, or orphaned wildlife patients in 2020 and the sanctuary is about to embark on an even bigger journey.

The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary was founded in 1983 and has been responsible for recusing, rehabilitation, and releasing thousands of animals back into the wild since opening. The sanctuary also helps to provide vital environmental education through their events and classes for South Floridians and visitors each year.

The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary has recently purchased land further west on Indiantown Road to develop a larger campus to help more wildlife and offer more educational programs for visitors. Currently the…

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Head to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum on Monday nights for their popular and reoccurring Twilight Yoga at the Light. Enjoy the peace and serenity of yoga while enjoying the incredible sunset views over Jupiter.

The yoga class is completely outdoors and is taught by the wonderful Yoga instructor Mary Veal on the Lighthouse Deck. All levels of yoga are welcomed and encouraged to attend the event. The class costs $10 dollars and all of those who wish to participate are asked to bring their own yoga mat, and their own water bottle.

The class is weather dependent, for updates check out their social media pages or their website. Registration is required prior to the event due to limited space on the Lighthouse Deck.

Twilight Yoga at the Light…

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The Royal Poinciana Plaza, located in the heart of Palm Beach Island is one of the most popular places to shop and dine in Palm Beach County. The plaza was completely renovated a few years ago back to its original Palm Beach charm and is filled with luxury shops, salons and spas, office spaces, and award-winning restaurants.

The outdoor shopping and lifestyle center features 180,000 square feet of space filled with lush gardens and two elegant courtyards. The Plaza was built in 1957 by builder and architect John Volk. The iconic black and white checkered floor and iron detailing is just some of his signature Palm Beach styles.

Today, The Royal is a popular destination open to the public for luxury shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Retail…

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Summer is just around the corner and summer in South Florida brings warm temperatures and sunshine, but summer also brings the start of Hurricane Season. Hurricane Season begins in the Atlantic Ocean on June 1st and last until November 30th.  Luckily for us here in South Florida, we have managed to avoid hurricanes and tropical storms for the past several years, but its always smart to think ahead and start preparing.

The state of Florida is currently under a Hurricane Tax Holiday until Sunday, June 6th. From now until Sunday certain supplies that are essential to hurricane preparedness are tax free. During this time, shoppers can avoid paying sales tax on these items.

  • Reusable ice packs ($20 dollars or less)
  • Flashlights and Lanterns ($40…

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The River Center in Jupiter is continuing to add events to their calendar this Spring and Summer. Join the River Center this weekend for their Bloomin’ in the Garden program designed for kids.

Bloomin’ in the Garden is an event for kids ages 3 years old to 6 years old includes story time around the River Center’s Fire Pit and an outdoor garden themed craft. The event will also include garden themed hands-on activities and those who attend will receive garden seeds to take home and begin planting their own garden.

Bloomin’ in the Garden Details:

When: Saturday, June 5th

Time: 10 am to 11:30 am

Location: River Center in Jupiter

The cost is free to attend, and all equipment needed for the event will be provided. Click here to register due…

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