Successful rehabilitation and release for “Crumpet”! “Crumpet” was released into the C17 Canal in North Palm Beach today! The manatee was first spotted near Manatee Lagoon in January 2022. The distressed but resilient sea cow evaded Florida Wildlife Commission for about two weeks before being spotted weeks later in Port Everglades in Broward nearly sixty miles away.

Crumpet was injured with a gash and floating sideways, unable to go underwater for food. SeaWorld and FWC transported “Crumpet” to SeaWorld Orlando where he recovered for almost seven months. FWC Marine Biologist Amber Howell stated “This manatee was in critical shape when we got to him. He has already gained about 400 pounds since we got to him in February. SeaWorld was able to…

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Mangroves are magic to our ecosystems. Three species of mangroves are found in Palm Beach County. They are the Red Mangrove, Black Mangrove, and White Mangrove. Typically, Red Mangroves grow along the water's edge, Black Mangroves grow on slightly higher elevations than the Red Mangrove, and White Mangroves grow upland from the red and black. Mangroves line estuaries and canals, providing food, shelter, and hunting grounds for animals.

Mangroves also provide shoreline protection from wind, waves, and erosion. This ecosystem occurs in tidally influenced areas where strong ocean wave action is absent and where salt and freshwater mix. Soils are sandy, nutrient-rich, saline, and usually oxygen deficient. This plant system diversity provides one of the…

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No need to buy a one-way ticket to paradise if you live in the Tequesta area. Tequesta is a small coastal town, which straddles both Palm Beach and Martin Counties, with lots of waterways and watering holes. Have some cold drinks in paradise and feel like you are on your own private island at Blue Pointe Bar and Grill located at 18701 SE Federal Highway, Tequesta – just past the Martin County line.

Blue Pointe Bar and Grill is a unique waterfront experience for you. Sit out on the point enjoying 270-degree views of the Intracoastal Waterway surrounded by palm trees and lounging in our Adirondack chairs on the beach area. Blue Pointe features the best local talent 7 days a week, three acts per day. 

Cool off on these last summer days and take a…

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The City of Lake Worth is offering an opportunity for a lovely outdoor weekend activity. Enjoy free live music at Bryant Park, located at Lake Avenue, and Golfview on the Intracoastal Waterway. Please join the Bryant Park Neighborhood Association every Sunday for Musical Arts in the Park. The Musical Arts in the Park performances are featured between 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in Bryant Park Amphitheater, 100 South Golfview Road, Lake Worth Beach.

Located on the edge of Lake Worth Lagoon, Bryant Park offers a recreational and entertainment space in the city. The scenic park offers a stunning view of the lagoon, a fishing pier, and a boat launch ramp. The concert stage along with a seating area allows the park to play host concerts and local events.…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum presents “Twilight Yoga at the Jupiter Light”. The Lighthouse is located at 500 Captain Armour’s Way,  in Jupiter. On Monday evenings at sunset experience the serenity of yoga on the Lighthouse Deck. Experienced Yoga Instructor Mary Veal will lead the yoga practice. Stay fit, flexible, and calm the mind in this all-levels class where beginners are welcomed and encouraged! 

It is requested that you bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. Unfortunately, yoga mats cannot be provided. Mats will be placed six’ apart or more to adhere to C.D.C. guidelines.

Meet at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Museum 10 minutes prior to start time. All participants must sign a waiver. Twilight Yoga is weather dependent, and yogis…

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As they say, “a day late and a dollar short,” but in fact, we are years and years too late! Read on and be astonished about what you could buy for $1.00 back in the day. In 1821, land in Jupiter was sold for just $1.00 an acre! Florida became a formal state of the colonies in 1821 and a property-owner named Don Eusebio Gomez considered releasing acreage he owned.

In 1815, the King and Queen of Spain had awarded Don Eusebio Gomez 12,000 acres. The land was an area bordering the Indian and Loxahatchee Rivers, as well as a barrier island between the Jupiter Inlet and the St. Lucie Inlet.

The granted land to Gomez was for his “services to the crown.”  He was a merchant/shipper and a defender of St. Augustine. When Florida became a U.S. territory all…

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Image Courtesy of Delray Beach Historical Society

Discover Old School Square,  a National Historic Site in Delray Beach located at 51 North Swinton Avenue. Here are beautifully restored, early 20th-century school buildings that served the Delray Beach community with visual and performing arts, entertainment, and enrichment.

Old School Square and the Crest Theatre are in the heart of downtown Delray Beach. This award-winning, nationally recognized arts center successfully combined historic preservation and the arts. It became the catalyst for the 1990’s revitalization of downtown Delray Beach.

The Crest Theatre is housed in the restored 1925 Delray High School building on the Old School Square campus in Delray Beach. It was dedicated in 1993…

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Boca Raton is a spectacular South Florida city with amazing shopping, dining, and entertainment. This is a Palm Beach County gem of a city that offers the best in south Florida living and lifestyle. Here are five fun and interesting thing that make Boca Raton a lavish place to live and a super place to visit.

Boca Raton Resort

The Boca Raton Resort is part of the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts by the Hilton Hotels. This exclusive South Florida resort features unparalleled luxury amenities including the Waldorf Astoria Spa, tennis facilities, golfing, a private beach, and other activities including water sports and a marina. 

Sugar Sand Park 

Sugar Sands Park of Boca Raton is a 132-acre park comprised of the Children's Science Exploratorium,…

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Enjoy world-class performing arts on the lawn in beautiful Lake Worth. Lake Worth is offering an opportunity for a lovely outdoor weekend activity. Free live music.  The 2022 season of Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America showcases twenty-six live and in-person music, dance, and theater events produced in partnership with a diverse and storied lineup of New York City’s performing arts institutions. Over 20 of this season’s events are available to live stream.

Performances often are featured 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sundays in Bryant Park Amphitheater, 100 South Golfview Road, Lake Worth Beach. Feel free to bring your own beverages, blankets, snacks, or chairs. The following is a list of remaining live shows to catch at Bryant Park’s Picnic…

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End the summer season with a romantic beach picnic. Visit the internet to get event styling ideas. Consider some suggestions for a “Do it Yourself” version.  If you are not a DIY person, call an expert like The Magical Table, in Jupiter, which specializes in tea parties, beach picnics, special gatherings, marriage proposals, and unique events.  

A romantic sunset beach picnic is a lovely evening on the beach. Enjoy the last light of the day where the sun slowly sets as you enjoy the crystal blue seas.  There is something just inherently romantic about watching and listening to the water.  Get cozy with your partner and enjoy as the sun's colors change and the sky's colors turn darker by the minute. Lay down next to each other as you watch the…

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