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The annual Festival of the Arts BOCA is back again for another year this March. The extraordinary, multi-day cultural arts event is in its 15th season and the festival promises to be unlike any festival they have ever produced.

The 10-day festival brings some of the world’s finest artists, performers, authors, and thinkers to the event. New this year, the entire festival will be completely virtual, and all the events will be free to stream. Donations are greatly appreciated.

Those who plan to stream the festival virtually will get a change to listen to and see some of the world’s most sought out authors, speakers, performers, film screening, performances and much more.

The Festival of the Arts BOCA Details:

When: Friday, March 5th through…

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Today is the first official day of the month of March and to many, March is a sign of spring and warmer temperatures especially those in the North. Luckily for us living in South Florida, the mild warmer temperature year-round makes it feel like spring and summer every day.

March is the third month of the calendar year and the month was named for the Roman god of war, Mars. In the early Roman calendar, March was the first month of the calendar year. Many years later, March became the third month after January and February were added.

Here are some more Interesting Facts about March:

Sunday, March 14th marks the start of Daylight Savings Time which begins at 2 am. Set your clocks an hour ahead during the Spring and Summer months.

The flower of…

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This upcoming weekend, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center is hosting their second annual Hike 2O event. Gather your friends and hiking gear and join in on the weekend of fun.

Hike 2O is a three-day, two-night event in the back country that is being held this Friday through Sunday. Hikers will join trail experts from the Florida Trail Association- Loxahatchee Chapter and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center staff biologists as they are guided through some of South Florida’s most iconic ecosystems.

The three-day hike is not an easy undertaking. Campsites, weather, and trail conditions can make this hiking event even more challenging. Prior hiking experience is recommended but all are welcomed to take on the challenge. New this year, the event will also…

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The famous Norton Museum of Art is excited to be open and welcoming guest back. This year, the museum is celebrating its 80th Anniversary and in the beginning of February held a virtual celebration to celebrate the milestone.

The Norton Museum of Art was founded in 1941 by Ralph H. Norton and his wife Elizabeth. Norton was an industrialist in Chicago who was head of the Acme Steel Company. The idea of the museum came about because the two used to collect art and items to decorate their homes.

The couple spent a lot of time in Palm Beach County and when they were semi-retired in 1935, the Norton’s not knowing what to do with their massive art collection decided to create their own museum in West Palm Beach. Construction for the gallery and the School…

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach offers a unique program that allows the public to adopt a sea turtle from their sea turtle research and rehabilitation center. The adoption program helps benefit further research and continuous care for the injured, sick, and endangered sea turtles housed in Juno Beach.

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help protect marine life and help to promote ocean conservation. If an injured sea turtle is found, the center rescues the sea turtle and brings it to their rehabilitation center for treatment and diagnosis before being released back into the ocean.

The beaches in our area are popular every March through October during the Sea Turtle Nesting Season. Along…

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Downtown Abacoa in Jupiter hosts their weekly Open-Air Dining event every Friday and Saturday night. Dine along Town Center Drive with one of the several restaurants for a perfect dinner under the stars.

The Open-Air Weekend Dining event began last year, and it became very popular among the restaurant goers. Local restaurants move their tables outside and onto the street for a night a great food and live music.  The dining event is every Friday and Saturday night beginning at 4 pm to 10 pm.

Restaurants located within the Downtown Abacoa area include Aquazure Restaurant and Bar, Bahama Bucks, Freshii, Brick and Barrel Gastro Pub, Crux Coffee Roaster, Civil Society Brewing Company, Copacabana, Costello’s Trattoria, Das Beer Garden, Hokkaido Hibachi…

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Downtown Palm Beach Gardens hosts a weekly outdoor concert on Friday and Saturday nights. The concerts are free to attend and feature a diverse lineup of local and regional bands playing all the popular hits.

The concerts take place in the Center Court of the outdoor shopping and lifestyle center. The bands every type of music ranging from rock, pop, country, jazz, blues, oldies, and everything in between. The concerts begin at 6 pm.

Before or after the free concert, stop by one of the restaurants and grab something to eat. Restaurants located within Downtown Palm Beach Gardens include Avocado Cantina, The Cheesecake Factory, Fro Yotopia, Grimaldi’s Coal Brick Oven Pizzeria, Le Bouchon, Sloan’s Ice Cream, Texas de Brazil, Voodoo Bayou, and The Yard…

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Harbourside Place in Jupiter is hosting their reoccurring Classic Car Show this weekend. Dozens of classic and antique cars will be rolling into Jupiter this Saturday.

Come and check out some of the world’s most unique cars at the Classic Car Show. The Classic Car Show happens once a month on the last Saturday of the month along the waterfront. The car show is hosted by South East Classics. The show is currently accepting cars to be entered into the show, however pre-registration is required due to space.

Harbourside Place is Jupiter’s premier destination for entertainment, shopping, boating, luxury hotel accommodations, dining, and more. The outdoor lifestyle venue host events several times a week.

Classic Car Show Details:

When: Saturday,…

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One of the benefits of living in Florida is being able to hop in a boat and get out on the water and enjoy the sunshine and weather. Boating is a very popular activity for all ages in Florida.  Any day of the week, dozens of boats out will be out on the water for hours enjoying the many benefits of living in the sunshine state.

Since 2010, the state of Florida requires that any person who wishes to operate a vessel of more than ten horsepower or more and is born after January 1st, 1988 must pass and complete a boater safety course. The course can either be done in person or online.

Florida does not have a “boating license” but a Boater Safety Identification Card, the card states that the course has been completed. Florida does not require a follow…

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Spring is just around the corner and the end of February means the return of baseball for many fans. Baseball’s Spring Training brings new players, new goals, and new expectations for the upcoming MLB Season. In Palm Beach County, four professional teams play their Spring Training games at two local baseball stadiums.

The Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter is home to the Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals Spring Training games. The FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches is home to the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros.

Spring Training Games begin this weekend and fans can attend the games. The first Spring Training games in Palm Beach County will both be played this Sunday, February 28th.

Spring Training In Palm Beach County:

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