David is a city in Broward County just twenty-five miles north of Miami. Prior to European colonization, the Tequesta were the native people of what is now Davie. Campsites and graves have been found in Davie, the oldest dating back 5,000 to 7,000 years. The landscape and terrain were, and still is, ideal for plants, including orchids.

Live orchids and orchid photography are on display through an exhibit at Flamingo Gardens until May 8, 2022. Flamingo Gardens is located at 3750 South Flamingo Road, Davie. Diverse varieties of live orchids are placed among the lush tropical foliage of the attraction. The photography exhibit includes the work of orchid photographer Tom Kuligowski. Further aspects of the orchid exhibit consist of demonstrations,…

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The 12th Annual Friends of Jupiter Beach Food and Wine Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 14, from 2:00 p.m. – to 5:00 p.m. Get your tickets in advance and head on over to the Jupiter Riverwalk Plaza Down Under, just south of Harbourside Place in Jupiter. The festival includes live music and food and drink tastings from over 30 local participating vendors. The festival is nothing short of an amazing afternoon uniting fans of Friends of Jupiter Beach, conservationists, and beach lovers with the movers and shakers of our local restaurant scene.

The Food and Wine Festival is the largest event that Friends of Jupiter Beach hosts annually, with proceeds supporting the nonprofit and its efforts to keep Jupiter Beach clean and dog friendly. The…

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We have all seen a stand-up paddleboard! Stand-up paddleboarding is an activity Jupiter residents have loved for years. It just has become even bigger and has gained tremendous interest from Jupiter locals for a workout, leisure, or new way to explore the area. If you like most area locals and enjoy the water, sun, and adventure, you must try standup paddleboarding at Jupiter Pointe Paddling at the Jupiter Pointe Club and Marina. The Jupiter Pointe Club and Marina is located at 18701 SE Federal Highway in Tequesta. They have an amazing collection of classes and events offered on a paddleboard.

The paddling packages and tours that are offered at Jupiter Pointe Paddling are incredible! You can do anything from guided tours to yoga classes on the…

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Bring calm perspective into your busy life at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens which is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Morikami is offering May workshops, classes, and demonstrations. Observe Japanese sadō, an ever-changing demonstration rich in seasonal subtleties. Your involvement in the true spirit of sadō with harmony, reverence, purity, and tranquility. Indulge yourself and add a sip of matcha green tea to bring a calm perspective into your busy life. 

Sundays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, June 5

The Art of Bonsai (Advanced Class)
Time: 9am – 12pm, break, 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Cost: $200 (Morikami Members $190). Advance Registration Required.

Bonsai means "a tree in a tray." The art of bonsai creates the illusion of age and…

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Palm Beach County offers balmy breezes, and the best Happy Hour views make for a pleasant afternoon break. It is the best weather to kick off the weekend. Palm Beach Gardens and  North Palm Beach is a gathering spots for outdoor water view Happy Hour as is West Palm Beach. It is proven that the outdoors lowers your blood pressure and reduces stress. Researchers have found that nature simply makes us happy. Anxiety, depression, and anger are notably decreased after spending time outdoors. Take the beautiful outdoors and toss in a great Happy Hour and things start to look up.

Three favorite waterfront Happy Hours are:

Waterway Cafe, 2300 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens 

Met friends here at the Waterway Cafe on a Wednesday for lunch. Happy…

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Palm Beach is known for its famous residents and million-dollar ocean front mansion, but the town is also known for its history, legendary resorts, high-end shopping, and luxury dining. The Island earned its reputation during the Gilded Age when Henry Flagler built a mansion for his wife as a wedding present. 


Flagler was an American Industrialist, founder of Standard Oil, and is known for developing Florida’s East Coast along with John D. Rockefeller. Flagler is responsible for making Palm Beach, America’s first resort destination. His home, formally known as Whitehall is now dedicated to his history and the history of Palm Beach and is open to the public for tours. The Flagler Museum is open all year, Tuesday through Sunday. For tours, click…

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Northern Palm Beach County is a popular place for the Sea Turtle Nesting Season. Along the shore in Jupiter and Juno Beach, hundreds of sea turtles lay their eggs in the sand. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach monitors the beach beginning May 1st through October 31st to provide care for the sick and injured sea turtles before releasing them back into the ocean. 

The thousands of sea turtle nests that will be found along the beach usually contain about 100 eggs in each, requiring 45 to 60 days before they start to hatch. The reason why Northern Palm Beach County is such a popular sea turtle nesting spot is due to the gulf stream current that bends toward Florida, and the close proximity to the Sargasso Sea, a small region in the…

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The Town of Jupiter is one of the few remaining locations in the state of Florida to have dog-friendly beaches. The town adopted the policy in 1989 and since then, the area has grown to over 2.5 mile stretch along the beach. 

The Jupiter Dog Beach stretches from beach marker #25 at Marcinski road, going north to beach marker #59 at the south end of Carlin Park. In this designated area, dogs are allowed to roam freely but must be supervised. 

The Town of Jupiter has set in place a number of rules that should be followed when bringing your dog to the beach. Being able to bring your dog to the beach is considered a privilege that only a few towns in Florida allow. Free waste bags have been provided by the Friends of Jupiter at every cross station…

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The Sea Turtle Research, Rehabilitation and Hospital hosts a variety of calendar events every day. The most recent and popular event, the Rescue to Release VR Theater Show happens every day at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach. 

The Rescue to Release VR Theater Show is a virtual realty experience that allows guest to follow a sea turtle’s journey from Rescue to Release back into the ocean. The narrated event uses virtual reality headsets that takes viewers into real action views and scenes of a sea turtle being recused, through the hospital, and being released back into the ocean. 

The cost is $5 dollars per person and the virtual reality experience is recommended for those eight years old and up. 

Rescue to Release VR Theater…

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Jupiter residents have cherished childhood memories of splashing around the shallow lagoon of DuBois Park and investigating the DuBois Pioneer Home. The grounds and estuary are a joy to explore. DuBois Park has a rich history. Within the park is a house made of Florida pine that was once home to early Florida pioneers, Harry, and Susan DuBois.

Built in 1898, the DuBois Pioneer Home is one of the last remaining historic homesteads of its type in unincorporated northern Palm Beach County. Located along the Jupiter Inlet in Palm Beach County’s DuBois Park, “the house on the hill” is a historic example of a self-sufficient South Florida Pioneer homestead.

The house is built atop of a Native American shell rock midden. The DuBois home, constructed in…

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