The Town of Jupiter and the Jupiter Police Department are preparing for their annual National Night Out event and parade tonight. The event is aimed to bring awareness to crime and drug abuse prevention, generate support and participation in local crime efforts, and to support our local police, fire fighters and emergency workers.

Gather your friends and family and head out to see over 30 police vehicles, fire trucks, and more take part in the parade around town beginning at 6 pm tonight. Vehicles during the parade will be giving away goodies and treats along the parade route.

The parade and Night Out will serve as a collection for Little Smiles Holiday Toy Drive. Those who plan on attending the parade are encouraged to bring an unwrapped, new toy…

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center announced recently that they will continue their partnership with the Palm Beach fashion icon and line, Lilly Pulitzer for their weekly Beach Clean-Ups on Juno Beach. The year-round sponsorship will include hosting specialty events throughout Palm Beach County Lilly Pulitzer retail stores and highlight two local and late pioneering women Lilly Pulitzer and Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Eleanor Fletcher.

Every Saturday morning, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center hosts its weekly Beach Cleanup along the beach near the center. The weekly beach cleanups provide a fun opportunity for locals to help keep our beautiful beaches and towns clean of debris and litter. The cleanups are important now more than ever. Beginning in…

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With the summer coming to an end for students in Palm Beach County and Martin County, the state of Florida is having their Back to School Sales Tax Holiday again this year.

Beginning this Saturday, July 31st through Monday, August 9th, shoppers will be exempt from sales tax in the state of Florida for certain school supplies and items. The Back to School Sales Tax exemption will be automatically deducted at checkout when purchasing qualifying items.

Items Include:

  • School Supplies (Less than $15 dollars per item)- pens, pencils, erasers, notebooks, glue, calculators, and rulers.
  • Clothing, Footwear, and certain accessories (Less than $60 dollars per item)- includes clothing, shoes, wallets, and bags.
  • The first $1000 of the sales price of…

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This upcoming Sunday is a day to indulge in your favorite ice cream flavors and sundaes to celebrate National Ice Cream Day. National Ice Cream Day has been celebrated since 1984, when President Reagan declared the third Sunday of July as National Ice Cream Day and he also declared the month of July as National Ice Cream Month.

Sunday’s weather is expected to be in the high 80’s which makes it a perfect summer day to head out to one of your favorite local ice cream shops to celebrate the day. Many ice cream shops and ice cream chains are giving away free ice cream and free treats to celebrate National Ice Cream Day.

National Ice Cream Freebies and Deals:

Baskin-Robbins: Get a free ice cream scented kinetic sand in chocolate mint or strawberry…

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Earlier this week, The Loggerhead Marinelife Center released two sea turtles back into the ocean. The double release was the first public sea turtle release since February of 2020. Hundreds of people gathered along the beach near the center to witness two sea turtles be released back into the ocean after spending months at the center for recovery and rehabilitation.

The sea turtle release event was Wednesday, July 14th at 9:30 am. The two sea turtles released were named Big Chase and Pike. Pike is a subadult loggerhead sea turtle patient that was found near the Juno Beach Pier a few months back. Big Chase is a male loggerhead sea turtle patient that was found by biologists from the Inwater Research Group at FPL’s St. Lucie site.  Big Chase and Pike…

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Jupiter’s Downtown Abacoa is preparing again for a busy weekend ahead filled with baseball games and live music.

Beginning on Thursday, July 15th, the Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium is hosting three baseball games this weekend. The local stadium is home to two Minor League Baseball Teams, The Palm Beach Cardinals and The Jupiter Hammerheads. During Spring Training, the stadium is home to two Major League Baseball Teams, The St. Louis Cardinals and The Miami Marlins.

Baseball Games This Week:

Thursday, July 15th: 6:30 pm The Palm Beach Cardinals vs. The St. Lucie Mets

Friday, July 16th: 6:30 pm The Palm Beach Cardinals vs. The St. Lucie Mets

Saturday, July 17th: 6:30 pm The Palm Beach Cardinals vs. The St. Lucie Mets

Downtown Abacoa is also…

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On Saturday mornings throughout the summer, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center hosts a Self-Guided Beach Clean Up for locals and visitors to help keep our beautiful beaches clean for the sea turtles and other marine life.

Now more than ever, the sea turtle research and rehabilitation center need your help. Beginning in March through the end of October is Sea Turtle Nesting Season, where thousands of sea turtles lay their nests on the beach in our area. Northern Palm Beach County is one of the most popular sea turtle nesting spots in the world, the main reason is the gulf stream current that bends towards Florida. During this time, the center monitors the beaches daily for new sea turtle nests.

The center sets up for the Self-Guided Beach Clean Up…

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One of Palm Beach Island’s most exclusive estates is open for the public to tour and to learn about the history of Palm Beach and the fabulous Gilded Age.  The Flagler Museum, formerly known as Whitehall, was home to Henry M. Flagler and his wife Mary. Flagler was an American Industrialist, one of the founders of Standard Oil, and one of Palm Beach Island’s founders.

The famous Palm Beach landmark features more than 100,000 square feet filled with some of the most important history of Palm Beach and the Gilded Age.  The estate was commissioned by Flagler to be a winter home for himself and his wife Mary as a wedding gift in 1902. The estate served as the couple’s winter retreat until his death in 1913.

The grand estate was commissioned to John…

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Jupiter’s red iconic lighthouse is open to the public for tours and special events. Head to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum this month and climb the 105 steps to the top to see the incredible views of Jupiter or visit the Lighthouse grounds or Museum to learn about Jupiter’s history.

Lighthouse Events Happening This July

Lighthouse Sunset Tours: Wednesday, July 7th, 14th , 21st, and 28th

On Wednesday nights, climb to the top of the lighthouse and witness the incredible sunset views over Jupiter. The tour also includes a sneak peak into the Lighthouse Watchroom to see how everything works. Those who attend the tour will get to witness the light turn on and illuminate the sky.

Lighthouse Anniversary Day: Saturday, July 10th

Celebrate…

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The Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium located in Jupiter’s Downtown Abacoa area is hosting two Minor League Baseball games this weekend. The first game begins tonight at 6:30 pm.

The Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium is home to two Minor League Baseball Teams, The Jupiter Hammerheads, and the Palm Beach Cardinals. During Spring Training, the local stadium is home to two Major League Baseball Teams, the Miami Marlins, and the St. Louis Cardinals beginning in February every year.

Baseball Games Happening At The Roger Dean Stadium This Weekend:

Friday, June 25th at 6:30 pm: Palm Beach Cardinals vs. Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels

Saturday, June 26th at 6:30 pm: Palm Beach Cardinals vs. Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels

For Baseball Tickets, click here.

Other Events…

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