The Sea Turtle Research and Rehabilitation Center has recently broken ground on their new 27,000 square foot expansion.

The Center’s new expansion will have more opportunities to educate the public and students, more opportunities for research and more space for the sea turtles rehabilitation progress. On Wednesday, April 3rd the center broke ground in front of more than 300 people in Juno Beach. The expansion is set to take three years.

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center has raised more than $12 million dollars for the expansion through their Waves of Progress campaign. The center is continuing to raise money for the expansion and has now raised their goal to $20 million dollars.

With the expansion, the Marinelife Center is committed to providing more…

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ArtLive is back in Hobe Sound this Saturday at Orion Turtle. The event is a great place to explore works by local artists like Sophie Ledeme, Corina Pelloni, Chad Periman, J.R. Ringdahl, Mikel Sowers, Josh Zerbe and more.

The art scene is expanding in the Palm Beaches, especially because of the number of emerging artists coming from the area. For residents, this is great, it leads to more show and cultural events.

ArtLive will also feature some interactive art which will blend a number of different mediums form pastels to digital. If you love art and live in Palm Beach County, this is not an event your going to want to miss!

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When: Saturday, April 13, from 5 PM – 9 PM

Where: Orion Turtle - 8887 SE Bridge…

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If you are looking to get fit and do some outdoor exercise come out for a free Zumba class in Bruce St. Laurent Park behind the Jupiter Library.

The class begins at 5:30pm so it’s perfect for those in Jupiter just getting off of work. If you’ve never done Zumba before, it’s a great and fun way to exercise. Not only that, but it’s currently the perfect time of year in South Florida for outdoor exercise, so don’t miss out!

When: April 11 at 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Where: Bruce St. Laurent Park - 700-798 S Loxahatchee Dr, Jupiter, FL 33458

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Zumba

Zumba is an exercise fitness program created by Colombian dancer and choreographer Alberto "Beto" Perez during the 1990s. Zumba involves dance and aerobic movements…

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The popular and growing trend of Food Trucks are rolling into Downtown Abacoa this Friday night for the monthly Food Truck Friday’s. The reoccurring event occurs on the second Friday of every month.

The colorful food trucks line the streets of the Town Center in Abacoa and offer a variety of different cuisines from around the world. The food trucks specialize in different styles of cuisine to make their truck stand out from the other food trucks in the area.

The truck lineup includes everything from desserts, pastries, burgers, tacos, Asian food, wraps, chicken and much more.

Those who attend the ultimate outdoor picnic are encouraged to bring your own blankets and chairs to sit and enjoy the food and entertainment. A DJ will be performing at the…

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The Lion King is coming the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts at the end of the month as part of the center’s “Kravis on Broadway” series.

Disney’s The Lion King is hitting the stage Wednesday, April 24th through Sunday, May 5th. The popular movie turned Broadway show has been played to more than 95 million people around the world and this is the first time the musical will be in West Palm Beach. The Lion King has won 6 Tony Awards including Best Musical during the show opened on Broadway in 1997. The Lion King is one of the longest running shows on Broadway.

The musical is based on the Disney classic and is about a young lion and his quest to win back the title of King of his kingdom from his uncle. The film and musical features musical hits from…

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If you live in the Palm Beaches and want to give Ballroom Dancing a try, come out to the Pavilion Grille in Boca Raton for South Florida's Best Ballroom Dance Night with Your Hosts Axel & Elyse. Dancing to DJ Karen. The $15 admission includes a free house drink. Light Snacks & Sweets.

If you’ve never Ballroom Danced, it’s a lot of fun and makes for a perfect date night activity. Dancers at the Pavilion Grille range from experts to amateurs, so if you’re new to the dance floor, don’t worry!

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When: April 10th, 8PM to 11PM

Where: Pavilion Grille - 301 Yamato Road Seeman Holtz Building, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Pavilion Grille

Boca Raton's Premiere Dining and Dancing Venue, Pavilion Grille's menu reflects the…

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The City of Palm Beach Gardens is hosting an Egg Extravaganza at the Burns Road Community Center this Saturday, April 13th. This is a great event for kids of all ages living in Palm Beach County, it will give them an opportunity to meet other local children and to have some family-friendly fun.

Activities for all ages: 9-11 a.m.

Include breakfast food vendors and a live DJ!

Photos with the Bunny: 9:15-11 a.m.

Bring your camera.

Egg Hunt: 10 a.m.

Children will be divided into the following age groups: 3 years & under, 4-6 years, and 7-10 years of age.

Don’t forget to bring your basket!

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When: Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Where: Burns Road Community Center - 4404 Burns Road, Palm…

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The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the 57th year of the Delray Affair this Saturday, April 12th. If you and your family are looking to enjoy some art and have fun in the sun come on out to Delray Beach!

Nicknamed the “Greatest Show under the Delray Sun”, the Delray Affair is one of the largest arts & craft festival in the Southeast United States. The event takes place along the palm tree lined downtown streets of Delray Beach and stretches 12 city blocks. The Delray Affair has received numerous awards for its ‘eclectic’ mixture of art, great crafts and funky products from around the world. Artists and crafters from all around the US exhibit at the Delray Affair.

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When: Friday, April 12,…

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Join the experts of the Atala Chapter (Palm Beach) of the North American Butterfly Association this Saturday and learn about our native butterflies and the habitats and plants they depend on for survival.

This exploration will be at Cypress Creek South Natural Area (Jupiter, FL) .The natural area is located on the south side of Indiantown Road approximately 1.8 miles west of Florida Turnpike / I-95. This will be a leisurely hike along well maintained walking trails.

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When: Sat, April 13, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Where: Cypress Creek South Natural Area - 9424 West Indiantown Road, Jupiter, FL 33478

Cypress Creek Natural Area

The Cypress Creek Natural Area spans both sides of Indiantown Road, over 2,000 acres…

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Every Tuesday and Thursday the Pontiki boat sets out for a Sunset Cruise along the intracoastal waterways of Jupiter.

The pontoon Pontiki boat features a friendly captain that takes you to some of the best sightseeing spots in our area and stops along the way to find a perfect spot to watch the sunset over the water.

The sunset cruise take place on the boat Shaka, the newest and largest of the Pontiki fleet. The boat is a floating event venue that features all of the fun and Pontiki amenities including couches, a full bathroom, and can accommodate 40 guests. While on the sunset cruise you can bring your own drinks and snacks or enjoy their complimentary beverages.

The cruise includes complimentary beverages of water, beer, soda and water, sightseeing,…

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