Summer in Paradise, also known as S.I.P., is a set of events and free things to do this summer in West Palm Beach. The events range from fireworks to live music, outdoor movies, downtown shopping and dining deals and much more.

The premier event during the S.I.P. is the weekly Clematis by Night. Where concerts happen every Thursday night featuring performances by local bands playing everything from country, to reggae, pop, rock and more. Several restaurants and bars in the area host food and drinks specials for the event. Clematis by Night is every Thursday from 6 pm to 10 pm during the summer except for Thursday, July 5th.

New for this year’s Summer in Paradise are the Fairy Tale Playhouses. Where there are 15 child-sized playhouses around town to…

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The River Center in Jupiter collaborates with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary several times a year to provide a series of Boating Safety Classes. The classes are targeted to attract young boaters in our community, however the class welcomes all ages who want to learn the importance of safety on the water.

The classes are put together through the sponsorship of the AustinBlu Foundation, a non-profit aimed to raise awareness and to promote educational programs and classes for boating safety.

The class will be held this Saturday, June 16th at The River Center in Jupiter.  The class will take place in a classroom in a lecture style learning. The State of Florida requires that any person born after January 1, 1988 who wishes to operate a vessel of 10 horsepower or…

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This upcoming Sunday is Father’s Day and the Royal Palm Beach Commons in Royal Palm Beach is hosting a 5K run and Family Fun run to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The money raised will be donated to help with research and to help find a cure to end blood cancers.

The event is a family affair and has something for everyone to participate. This year the run enters in its 6th year and has moved from Wellington to Royal Palm Beach to accommodate more people for the runs. The Royal Palm Beach Commons has over 163 acres filled with great running trails ad paths, a large dog park, children’s playgrounds, picnic pavilions, golf, a 19-acre lake and much more.

Finishing medals will be rewarded to those who participate in the day’s activities,…

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Dancing with the Martin Stars is a charity event that benefits the Healthy Start Coalition in Martin County. The event will feature eight participants dancing onstage to raise money on September 22nd at the Lyric Theatre in Stuart.

The finalist will be partnered with professional dancers who will teach them the techniques and dance styles. The dance styles will include the Tango and ballroom dancing such as the Mambo, Samba, Charleston and the Cha-Cha.

Last year, the event raised over $143,000 dollars and the event plans to raise more than last year. The mission of the Healthy Start Coalition of Martin County is to ensure that every baby born in Martin County is born healthy. Some of the programs offered include Healthy Start Risk Screening, Nutrition,…

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Hobe Sound is centrally located on Florida’s Atlantic Coast between Stuart and Jupiter in Martin County. The small town is home to some of the most beautiful beaches, parks, championship golf courses, highly rated schools, excellent restaurants and nature spots in the state.

Located in Hobe Sound is the Jonathan Dickinson State Park. The park features a variety of recreational and outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking, fishing, equestrian trails, wildlife viewing, boating, and much more. As well as many local parks such as Greenfield Park, Zeus Park, William G “Doc” Myers Park, Jimmy Graham Park, and Peck Lake Park, which all offer many recreational and outdoor activities throughout the week and monthly Food Truck Invasions.

Hobe Sound is home to…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting their popular Lighthouse Moonrise Tour on Tuesday May 29th. Guests who attend will learn about the history of the lighthouse and enjoy great views of the full moon from the top of the Lighthouse and of the Town of Jupiter.

The tour is approximately 75 minutes long and tickets are required to attend. The costs of the tickets are $20 dollars and $15 dollars for Lighthouse Members. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 561-747-8380 extension 101. Children are allowed to attend and must be 48” inches in height to climb the Lighthouse tower steps and accompanied by an adult. The Moonrise Tour starts at 7:45 pm to 9 pm, weather permitting.

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is located at 500 Captains…

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Tomorrow, May 23rd the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach is releasing Teddy the sea turtle back into the ocean. Tomorrow just also happens to be World Turtle Day.

The sea turtle is an sub-adult loggerhead turtle that was found injured in January near Hutchinson Island. Staffers from the Inwater Research Group found the turtle floating in the St. Lucie power plant canal and contacted the Marinelife Center. Teddy weighed 113 pounds, which is underweight for sub-adult turtles, when the center took the turtle in.

The hospital staff at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center administered antibiotics, vitamins, iron, and fluids after the turtle’s blood work showed poor health due to starvation and anemia. Today, Teddy now weighs 125 pounds and is healthy…

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Jonathan Dickinson State Park is a Florida State Park in Martin County settled between Tequesta and Hobe Sound. Located just five miles north of Jupiter, the park features a variety of natural habitats, mangroves, river swamps, and wildlife among its 16 natural communities. The Loxahatchee River, Florida’s first federally designated scenic and wild river, runs through the middle of the park.

The park got its name after a Quaker merchant named Jonathan Dickinson who was shipwrecked off the coast in 1696. During the second World War, the park’s location was home to the Camp Murphy Army Base for the Southern Signal Corps School. The barracks are still visible and remain in the park today. The property was transferred from the United States Government to the…

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The Friends of Jupiter Beach is hosting their 9th annual Food and Wine Festival this Saturday, May 19th at The Riverwalk Plaza in Jupiter.

The festival this year will feature more than 45 restaurants and vendors serving signature dishes, wine and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Many restaurants and vendors have signed up again this year in addition to new ones for this family friendly event. There will also be a live performance by the Samantha Russell Band. The Food and Wine Festival will go on as scheduled rain or shine from 2 pm to 5 pm under the Indiantown Bridge.

Tickets are required for the event, which sells out every year. General Admission tickets are $45 dollars purchased online or $55 dollars at the door and children’s tickets, 12…

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The Royal Palm Beach Seafood Festival is back and is going to the be held this Saturday, May 19th and Sunday, May 20th at the Royal Palm Beach Commons. The Commons is a 167-acre park with a large grass area and surrounded by water. The festival was formally held in downtown West Palm Beach for the last couple of years and this year the festival has relocated and added another day to the event.

The festival this year will not be a two-day event featuring some of the best and freshest seafood in South Florida featuring lobster, crabs, fish, shrimp, oysters, and much more. There will be a variety of seafood dishes and also a variety of non-seafood dishes to choose from.

The festival will also have live music from bands and tribute bands, entertainment,…

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