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 Palm Beach County has gone to the birds – bird watching that is!  Bird watching in South Florida is a big deal – even bigger than you might imagine!  As a matter of fact, birding is second only to beach-related activities as a form of outdoor recreation for both visitors and residents. If you’re already into birding, you probably know that Florida is considered one of the best places in the world for the fresh air activity. The birding trend is still on the rise, so count on seeing more and more people carrying binoculars and spotting scopes around the Sunshine State. Check out some of these great spots for bird watching.

Juno Dunes Natural Area is a 576-acre nature preserve and oceanfront park located at 14501 U.S. Highway One, Juno Beach. Just off…

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Mark Sunday, March 3, 2019 on your calendars for Walk Now for Autism.  The walk will begin at the Meyer Amphitheatre, 104 Datura Street, West Palm Beach. 

This is a family fun event benefitting all who manage autism. Walk Now for Autism is the single most influential force to fund vital research that will lead us to some much-needed answers. Did you know that 1 in 59 children in the U.S. is on the autism spectrum?

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication.  There is not just one autism, but many subtypes.  Each person with autism may have exceptional strengths and challenges. It is suspected that most cases are…

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The Town of Jupiter’s beautiful Abacoa Community is home to a brand new 18-hole miniature golf course. The Golden Cub Mini Golf, located in the heart of Abacoa’s Town Center, 1145 Main Street Jupiter has a huge heart.  

Golden Cub Mini Golf has partnered with the Jack Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation and together they will proudly donate a dollar from every full price round of mini golf to the foundation. Jack and Barbara Nicklaus founded the children’s charity in 2004.  In an effort to provide families access to world-class pediatric care, the Jack Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation is honored to support efforts to increase pediatric services here in our area.

The mini course was designed by Nicklaus Design.  The course…

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The Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 East Indiantown Road, Jupiter, has begun the run of the enjoyable hit musical Mamma Mia! through February 10, 2019.   It’s an energetic and upbeat musical featuring the popular band, ABBA, hits like “Dancing Queen” and “Take a Chance on Me,” this story shadows a soon to be bride, Sophie and her fiancé on the road to their wedding nuptials in Greece. After reading her mother’s diary from years ago, she finds out that her dad could be one of three men. Forgetting to mention anything to her mother, Sophie invites all three men to her wedding.  Sophie struggles to figure out which of her mother’s old boyfriends is her biological father.

Momma Mia! has been nominated for five Tony Award’s. The musical that will have you…

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Riverbend Park, is a state-owned park located at 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter.  Just one mile west of Florida's Turnpike in west Jupiter on the south side of Indiantown Road. Palm Beach County offers opportunities for horse enthusiasts and riders of all levels. Riverbend Park offers quiet trails through the woods to competitive show facilities.

Southeast Florida is known for sunny beaches not known as horse country. The diversity of palm Beach County allows you to take a step back in time when the only mode of transportation was to saddle up. Most visitors to the Sunshine State keep themselves so busy sunning and swimming that they never dream that riding trails are only a hoof-beat away.

The long-distance trails at Riverbend Park connect…

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Cinquez Park, located at 2183 West Indiantown Road in Jupiter, is a new dog park which has joined other dog friendly “off leash” fun spots in addition to the beach.  Under the direction of their owners, a dog park is a safe place for dogs to exercise and play off-leash in a secure environment.  Most canine parks characteristically offer a 6' fence, separate gated entries for large and small breeds, water, shade for hot days and benches for humans.  The dog park should have regular maintenance and sanitizing of the grounds.

Cities are opening dog parks because the demand continues to increase. The number of dog parks have increased 20% over the past five years. Wandering freely is positive for dogs. Studies show that leads can cause dogs to become…

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If you enjoy painting and appreciate ice cold beer, a “paint and pint” night with Art on the Go at Dixie Bar and Grill, 5101 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, is for you.  Art on the Go is a fun night out with friends or an interesting twist on a perfect date night.

Art on the Go has professional art instructors head over to the local brewery and the painting is taught step by step. Monet, Renoir, and Picasso’s need not apply.  No artistic ability is required on your end. Just relax and enjoy. At the end of the night you take your masterpiece with you!

This evening will feature painting wood cut outs of cute holiday decor. Choose from either the Florida Snowman or the Christmas Dachshund.  Both are 14" wood cut outs- limited amount of each…

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Cuban immigration has greatly influenced South Florida.  Present day Miami, and a lot southeast Florida reflects a rich multicultural hub of various traditions, foods and culture. 

The first wave of immigrants occurred after the Cuban Revolution of 1959 led by Fidel Castro. Many political refugees came with the idea that the new government would not last long, and their stay in the U.S. was temporary. Homes, cars, and other properties in Cuba were left behind until the government fell. Castro promptly stopped this exodus with the confiscation of all properties belonging to anyone leaving the country.

The blending of cultures is reflected in local areas cafes and restaurants with tastes of Cuba. Of course, one of the best ways to get to the heart…

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Classical music, by definition, is music written in the European tradition during a period lasting approximately from 1750 to 1830.  Such forms of the symphony, concerto, and sonata were standardized.    Lynn University, 3601 North Military Trail, Boca Raton, offers a Conservatory of Music.  The Lynn Philharmonia performs classical masterpieces during their recurrent concert sequence.

The Lynn Conservatory is one of the leading conservatories in a university environment.  A raised standard of musical training “welcomes a world-class artist faculty, produces highly talented and motivated students, and delivers critically acclaimed performances.”  The wide-ranging repertoire challenges these talented virtuosos.  

As we know, classical music has the…

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Florida Atlantic University’s rock climbing center has opened an outdoor climbing center.  It is located at the north end of the campus in Boca Raton, 777 Glades Road.  It is open to the public Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons. 

Rock climbing is an activity in which partakers climb up, down or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. The goal is to reach the summit of a natural or artificial formation. The idea is to reach this point of an outlined predetermine route without falling.

Rock climbing is a physically and mentally challenging sport.  A climber must possess strength, agility, stamina, as well as balance. Focus and mental control are essential for a successful climb.  Sport climbing focuses on the physical…

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