The internationally acclaimed fine arts exhibition is set to return to Southeast Florida. The Coconut Grove Arts Festival, which is in Miami-Dade County was canceled in 2021 due to the pandemic. In addition to the art, there are culinary displays, live performances, and family areas to keep you and your kids happy.  However, it is now back to its regular spot in the calendar – Presidents Day weekend, from February 19,20, and 21, 2022. Miami-Dade County is just an hour south of Palm Beach County. Coconut Grove has long been considered Miami’s original art district.

The open-air event began in 1963. It features exhibits in various mediums including mixed media, including painting, photography, digital art, printmaking, drawing, watercolor, fiber,…

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The much-anticipated Jupiter Seafood Festival is almost here. The seafood lover’s dream will be on Saturday and Sunday, February 19th-20th, 2022 at Carlin Park in Jupiter. Jupiter Seafood Festival promises fresh seafood, live music, nautical vendors, family fun and entertainment. The event will benefit the Andrew “Red” Harris Foundation, which helps ensure the long-term health and vibrancy of our ocean by building artificial reefs in the local waters.

Enjoy this family event together with loads of seafood, music, and fun for the whole family. There will be music for everyone to enjoy like the international touring reggae artist “Matisyahu,” “Jesse Royal” and area favorites “Girlfriend Material,” “56 Ace”, “Samantha Russell Band” and “10K Hours”.

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An outdoor art festival is a pleasant way to spend the weekend. It becomes even more enticing with free entry! The Boca Raton Museum of Art’s Annual Art Festival is on February 5-6, 2022, in Boca Raton's Mizner Park. This will be the 35th anniversary of the festival.

The Museum Art Festival is the longest-running and most prestigious of any in Boca Raton. The festival is expected to attract 40,000 art collectors and enthusiasts. Roughly 165 artists and artisans from across the U.S. are selected to showcase their fine artworks. Unique works will be in a diversity of mediums, including ceramics, wood, fiber, glass, drawing, painting, mixed media, jewelry, photography, and sculpture.

The art festival includes:

-        Opportunity for discounted…

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The Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts is an outdoior arts festival which returns with the country's premiere artisans and skilled craft artists. This weekend's 21st Annual Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts features more than 200 talented fine artists and craft artisans. One thing is for sure, if you come to this event, you will not want to leave empty-handed! There is something for everyone.

The Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts is a community celebration on Dixie Highway from Bridge Road to Venus Street, in Hobe Sound. The event highlights a wide-ranging spectrum of mediums. The festival has been designed to create a festive art marketplace for both the collector and first-time buyer. Thousands of visitors come to Hobe Sound on the first weekend in…

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Rock'n Riverwalk in downtown Stuart is a signature concert series presented every Sunday by Stuart Main Street and the Historic Stuart Downtown Business Association.  These two non-profit organizations can host the event at no charge to the public thanks to generous sponsors, attendee donations in addition to live music events that benefit Rock'n Riverwalk. This is a free concert series on the RiverWalk Stage. 

In 2000, Rock'n Riverwalk began as the Lunchbox Concert Series each Friday afternoon from October through June. Over time, the event's popularity grew, and the downtown traffic grew. The event was renamed Riverwalk Jazz Series and moved to Sundays. As popularity increased, they expanded from jazz to all genres of music, and once again the…

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Boating is a popular activity to do in the Jupiter area on any day. Sightseeing boats are a perfect way to get out on the water and enjoy the sights of Palm Beach County.  They are popular among groups and large parties because of the large amount of space and easiness to hop on and off the boat.

The Manatee Queen is a sightseeing tour boat that is available for private charters or scenic tours on the Intracoastal. The Manatee Queen got its start in 1988 and has been providing informational and scenic boat tours in the Jupiter area ever since. In 2018, the Manatee Queen decided to start a new chapter and is now bigger than ever. The boat is fifty feet long and is named the Dee Queen II. This Catamaran can accommodate up to forty-nine passengers and…

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Did you know that the Mirasol Country Club produces its own honey? As part of its efforts as a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, the Country Club at Mirasol has begun harvesting its own honey. The affluent country club in Palm Beach Gardens has been given the approval to place beehives throughout the 2300-acre community to use the honey for culinary operations, spot treatments, and salon products. This truly is a 'BUZZ-worthy" project.

The club currently houses twenty beehives throughout the 2,300-acre community, producing more than 430 pounds to the sweet nectar over the past 12 months. The honey produced from these beehives will be used in the Club's culinary operations, from marinades and appetizers to desserts and cocktails the club…

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John Prince Park is a peaceful, beautiful preserve and lots of fun for the whole family. If you, are you looking for something fun to do with the family this upcoming Spring try camping! Stay at a campsite nestled throughout the John Prince Park’s 48-acre campground.

John Prince Park Campground is a County-operated campground located within John Prince Park. The park and campground are situated in Lake Worth. Lake Worth is in the heart of Palm Beach County and the campground is perfectly located to provide easy access to many fun and family-friendly activities for the weekend get-away, a staycation, or long-term stay. John Prince Park Campground contains a playground, bocci ball court, horseshoes, dog-exercise path, and three community fire pits…

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To grow an orange tree in your backyard is one of the benefits of Palm Beach County living. Florida designated the orange as the official state fruit in 2005 due to the efforts of teacher Janet Shapiro and her students at Southside Elementary School. The teacher and her students realized that although the orange blossom was the state flower and orange juice the state beverage, Florida had no state fruit! 

That has now been resolved. The orange is the state fruit of the Sunshine State. Try and grow your own citrus in Palm Beach County. Here are all the basics and tips you need to know about growing citrus trees. Use this guide for all types of citruses and most other fruit-producing trees including avocado, mango, and litchi.

Citrus needs a…

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People innately love being near the water. Just the act of looking at a body of water measurably lowers stress levels. Jupiter and several other beach towns in Palm Beach County and Martin County have made the list for the "50 Best Beach Towns To Live In" according to WalletHub. The survey and study compared and rated beach towns across the United States.

Every beach town has its pros and cons, and the ratings were based on six categories for the study. The categories were weather, safety, affordability, education, health, and quality of life. The towns and cities ranged in population and most cities and towns on the list are in the state of California or Florida. Palm Beach County and Martin County have a few beach towns that have made the list.

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