One of the most well-known snorkel sites in The Palm Beaches can be found under Blue Heron Bridge on Singer Island. The Blue Heron Bridge connects Signer Island to the mainland. On the small island under the bridge in the Lake Worth Lagoon, there is a 15-acre beach park. Phil Foster Park is a life-guarded beach, fishing area, and playground. With easy access from a sandy beach averaging depth of 6-10 feet. It is a picture-perfect place for shore snorkeling and shallow-water diving with its clear waters and abundant sea life. The Blue Heron Bridge snorkeling trail is about 800 ft long and runs about 200 ft offshore.

The beginning point is located under the bridge at Phil Foster Park. Snorkelers can take off from the swimming area to do the Snorkel…

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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, has been a center for Japanese art and culture in South Florida since opening in 1977. Morikami invites guests to discover South Florida’s history and connection with Japan, and explore a series of six diverse gardens, each inspired by a different historical period and style of Japanese gardening.

Visitors experience traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through engaging exhibits, varied educational programs and seasonal events, a world-class bonsai display, Pan-Asian cuisine, and a distinctive museum store. The Morikami Museum is presenting the following November workshops, classes, and demonstrations:

Tuesdays, Nov 1, 8,1 5 

Ikebana Flower Arrangement- Ikenobo School (Class) 
Time:…

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Pumpkin Towne pumpkin patches in Jupiter, as well as in the Wellington community. They are open as of October 6, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., while supplies last. Pumpkins are wonderfully adaptable. They can be decorative. They are cuisine, think pumpkin pie and pumpkin bread. In our sunny area, pumpkins and pumpkin patches are in parking lots, festivals, and farms.

Enjoy onsite hay bales, a bounce house, and photo opportunities. Entry is accessible and free to all. 

Try this simple pumpkin pie recipe this year!

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons canola oil

1 tablespoon butter, melted

2 to 3 tablespoons cold water

filling:

1 large egg

1 large egg white

1/2 cup packed brown…

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The Mall at Wellington Green has announced it will be accepting drop-off donations from the public, local businesses, and charitable organizations for Hurricane Ian relief. The donation program began on October 6, 2022. The Mall at Wellington Green is located at 10300 West Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington. The Mall at Wellington Green is partnering with Stuart, based D.O.A. Fishing Lures, will transport donated items to Hurricane Ian besieged communities on the West Coast of Florida.

Donations will be accepted Monday – Friday at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.; and Saturday – Sunday, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The mall’s donation drop-off site is located on the first floor across from California Pizza Kitchen.

The following…

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Palm Beach County has declared annually every second Saturday in December to be Andrew “Red” Harris Artificial Reef Day! The Andrew “Red” Harris Foundation was created to honor the memory of Andrew Harris, a Jupiter resident, who was struck by a boat while snorkeling in the Jupiter Inlet in 2014. The foundation’s mission will help assure the long-term health and vibrancy of the local marine environment where Andrew loved to dive and fish. This will be a day to celebrate Andrew’s life and the reef work done in his memory. 

Anyone and everyone who is a friend and supporter of the Andrew “Red” Harris Foundation is invited to join the Jupiter Civic Center at Carlin Park for a 4:00 PM party. The county is sponsoring a John Tesch concert at the nearby…

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JoJo’s Farmer’s Market is a monthly farmer’s market that is returning to Delray Beach on October 8, 2022. The Palm Beach County fresh market (various locations) will take place at Lake Biwa Pavilion Park, 16801 South Jog Road at the entrance of Morikami Museum. The market is every second Saturday of the month between the hours of 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.

This market is overflowing with the freshest produce from locally grown vegetables and fruits to tropical creations like delicious handmade jams, pastries, sauces, and more. At JoJo’s Farmer’s Market visitors can peruse more than vendors featuring “Palm Beach County farm-to-fork produce, just picked citrus and juice, farm fresh eggs, honey, raw milk, and butter.”  You will be able to enjoy fresh,…

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The Arts Warehouse invites the Delray Beach community of art lovers to join in on a conversation. The discussion is with six “Waves” exhibiting artists, whose work is currently on view at Arts Warehouse. The space is located at 313 N.E. 3rd Street in Delray Beach. Arts Warehouse will be open late featuring the "Waves" Group Exhibition of twenty-six artists, thirteen open resident artist studios, and an artist talk at 7:00 PM. Part of the First Friday Art Walk is sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority and admission is FREE.

The artists will speak on their own artistic practice and answer questions with a moderator. The insightful session will delve into the artists and various mediums. Additionally, they will explore the impact of art as…

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You deserve a break today at the Jupiter Beach Resort and Spa! Get away from the everyday on a coveted stretch of pristine Jupiter beach. Visit from out of town or make it a “staycation” if you are local! Dogs are always welcome. Luxuriate by the seaside for your next spa getaway, family vacation, romantic weekend, business trip, or event. 

Jupiter Beach Resort and Spa is an elevated escape from the everyday. Situated on a serene stretch of the Southeast Florida Atlantic coast. The resorts island-inspired accommodations, soothing spa, and elegant dining experiences are defined by remarkable hospitality. The resorts coveted location is just moments away from golf courses, museums, shopping and more. It provides the quintessential South Florida beach…

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The history of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is remarkably interesting. The lighthouse sits on top of a midden shell mound on the northern side of the Jupiter Inlet. This location in Jupiter was chosen in 1853 when Congress authorized the construction. The Jupiter Lighthouse project was assigned and designed by George Gordon Meade, a young Army Lieutenant. The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse was constructed in stages over the next eight years. 

The Lighthouse was one of six Florida lighthouses assigned to Meade before being completed under the supervision of Lieutenant William Raynolds. Lieutenant Raynolds enhanced the final design by increasing the height of the lighthouse tower to 105 feet and doubling the masonry wall for protection from the storms. The…

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What is the connection between mangrove and coral reef communities? How do fish use these habitats? Gumbo Limbo is a 20-acre coastal preserve. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is surrounded by a rare remnant of tropical hardwood hammock, located on a barrier island in Boca Raton. Learn about the fascinating behaviors of native fish, stingrays, and other marine life with Outdoor Marine Aquarium Feeding.  These are free presentations for the public. Meet at the outdoor marine aquariums at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.

Take a stroll through the butterfly garden, where species of wild butterflies can be seen year-round. Walk the Ashley Trail and relax in the authentic Chiki overlooking the Intracoastal. A variety of native fish and other marine animals…

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