There is a great French restaurant on the waterfront in Jupiter. Le Cafe des Artistes French Bistro is a recognized, timeless Parisian-style bistro. The direct from Paris café is set on the water’s edge. Located at the harbor of the Jupiter Yacht Club marina they offer al fresco dining on the waterfront or chic interior seating. Le Café des Artistes is a delightful backdrop for an intimate, romantic meal with that special someone. 

It is an established fact that French chefs are masters of their craft. They understand the romance of a decadent meal and the importance of ambiance. French food is deeply rooted in tradition and the advantage of the fare is based on the French geographic location. This good fortune makes French agriculture both varied…

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Come join others on the Abacoa Amphitheater lawn for an amazing tribute to one of the most perplexing bands of time, Fleetwood Mac, and the sweetheart of rock, Stevie Nicks. Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. The Fleetwood Mac tribute band will capture the music, the vibe, and the vision of one of the best loved bands of our time. The Abacoa Amphitheater is in the heart of Abaco’s shopping and eateries.

Fleetwood Mac are a British-American rock band, formed in London in 1967. Fleetwood Mac were founded by guitarist Peter Green, drummer Mick Fleetwood and guitarist Jeremy Spencer, before bassist John McVie joined the line-up for their self-titled debut album. Danny Kirwan joined as a third guitarist in 1968. Keyboardist and…

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The International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) intends to utilize the power of people to fight ocean trash at Jupiter Beaches and other worldwide beaches and waterways. Marine debris is one of the greatest threats our ocean faces, but luckily it is an issue with which we can all play a part in the resolution. 

For every mile of ocean, there are at least 46,000 pieces of plastic debris floating within said distance. Furthermore, plastic does not decompose over a long period and only disintegrates, minute plastic particles are already showing up in our food and water. If these trends continue, it won’t be long before we face disastrous outcomes for our environment.

Since its beginning, more than 17 million volunteers have collected more than 348 million…

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Surprisingly absolutely no one finds that Southeast Florida has the third-largest population of Hispanics in the U.S. with nearly six million, only behind California and Texas. Miami-Dade to Broward counties is rich with Hispanic culture! Every year, Americans honor Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 to celebrate the many histories, cultures, and contributions of people whose ancestors are from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

The U.S. government celebrates the countless contributions of more than sixty million Hispanic Americans identifying people to our culture and society. Hispanic Americans are the largest minority group in the United States today.

From Miami-Dade to Broward counties, here is…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, here in Jupiter, is the highlighted lighthouse on every new “Visit Our Lights” specialty license plate sold by Florida’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. There are thirty lighthouses still standing proud in Florida. There is a $25 annual special fee for the plates, in addition to registration fees. Proceeds benefit the Florida Lighthouse Association, a nonprofit that supports the preservation of the state’s lighthouses. The new plate with the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse will be available for the next 10 years. The original version of the specialty plate has been available for purchase since 2008. It illustrated the striped St. Augustine Lighthouse.

Florida has more than 1,800 miles of coastline, more than…

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Volunteer organizations, individuals around Palm Beach County and the globe have been working with the ocean conservancy. Hoping to end the flow of trash at the source ending the flow of trash at the source. It is working to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges creating evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it.

The International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) unites people to remove trash from the world’s beaches and waterways. Thanks to volunteers around the world, the ICC has become a guiding light of hope, leading, and encouraging action in support of the ocean.

Since its beginning, more than seventeen million volunteers have collected more than 348 million pounds of trash.…

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The Friends of Jupiter Beach's September beach cleanup is slated for this Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. at Ocean Cay Park in Jupiter. It happens to fall on International Coastal Cleanup Day. All volunteers will receive a FREE International Beach Cleanup Day t-shirt!  The first 100 volunteers to sign in will receive a $5 gift card to Surf Taco! The beach cleanup helps to keep trash away from the local wildlife while also helping to maintain the beaches for generations to come. For more information on the Friends of Jupiter Beach clean-up efforts please visit their website.

The cleanup will encompass a 2 ½ mile stretch from the Juno Beach Pier and continue to the southern edge of Carlin Park in Jupiter. Please use beach…

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Delray Beach is known as the “Most Fun Small Town”.  It was bestowed that moniker recently by Rand McNally, but there is more than meets the eye in this little artistic community. Life in Delray goes beyond the beach.  Consider the beach a starting point. Remember all the shipwrecks from the past, word is that ghastly apparitions of shipwreck victims wash up on Delray Beach! How would you like to come upon one of these visions?  Wicked Delray Ghost Tours can be your guide.

Your guide will introduce you to the spirits dwelling on Atlantic Avenue on a one-hour walking tour. Your guide will meet you at 8:00 PM by the fountain in Veteran’s Park carrying a lantern and dressed in black. Her fanciful stories will entertain you with perspectives you will…

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Since its opening in 1977, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach have been an epicenter for Japanese arts and culture in South Florida. The idyllic museum offers a distinguished roster of rotating exhibitions, tea ceremonies, a Seishin-an tea house, educational programs, and exciting cultural events as well as a thriving community outreach program.  

On October 1, 2022, Morikami is pleased to announce the reopening of the Yamato-kan. Its original museum building, the Yamato-kan is modeled after a pristine Japanese villa. It also features exhibition rooms embracing an open-air landscaped courtyard with a dry garden.  

Yamato-kan was named after Yamato, the original colony of Japanese settlers who farmed a large area of land in Boca…

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The following account is written by Rick Herter, Internationally Recognized Historical Aviation Artist,  back seat qualified participant of Operation Noble Eagle, and resident of Palm Beach.  Herter actually flew over "Ground Zero" during Operation Noble Eagle (see photo below).  Photography is by Herter, as is painting.  The following account is as it was recounted to him by the first pilots to scramble. Eternal gratitude to all the heroes who protect America and all who reside here.   At Otis Air National Guard Base on Cape Cod, the morning of September 11, 2001, was sunny with blue skies and unlimited visibility. For pilots, maintenance personnel, and the Fighter Jets of the 102nd Fighter Wing on Cape Cod it was business as…

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