This upcoming Father’s Day weekend, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center will be hosting their 10th Annual Run 4 The Sea. The run is to help raise awareness and raise money for endangered sea turtles and for ocean conservation. This year, the race will be a little different than previous years. The Run 4 The Sea is going virtual, and runners will get to pick its location.

The run, even though virtual, will still benefit the Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s mission to promote the conservation of the ocean’s ecosystems with a special focus on endangered and threatened sea turtles. For the past 10 years, the Run 4 The Sea has been an annual Father’s Day weekend tradition in South Florida. The run usually takes place along the beach of Jupiter, Juno Beach, and…

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As the local schools finish up the school year for the summer, what better way to celebrate the end of school and the start of summer with an ice cream cone. Luckily for us here in South Florida the warm weather and sunshine, makes any day perfect to stop by your favorite local ice cream shop for the perfect treat.

Throughout Palm Beach County and Martin County, there is plenty of ice cream shops and parlors for the perfect snack or evening treat. From the smell of waffle cones and the brightly colored sprinkles, cookies, milkshakes, ice cream, and more, here is just some of the best places to grab some ice cream.

Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream: Several locations

Palm Beach Ice Cream: Jupiter and Tequesta

Sunshine Ice Cream: Tequesta

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Boating is a popular activity to do in South Florida on any day. Catamaran and pontoon boats have been becoming a popular boating choice in the marine industry for recreational boating. They are popular among families and large parties because of the large amount of space and easiness to hop on and off the boat.

Catamaran  and pontoon boats are a perfect way to get out on the water and enjoy the sights of Palm Beach County. The boats range in length and some can hold up to 50 people or more and pontoon boats are becoming the newest trend for parties and special events.

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…

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Living in Florida has many benefits, the year-round sunshine and the mild temperatures are two reasons but also being able to take your boat out on the water to grab something to eat. Many award-winning restaurants are located on the water or within water access in Martin County and Northern Palm Beach County and are open for your next meal.

These restaurants are convenient for your trip along the intracoastal or a day out at sea and offer everything from seafood, burgers, tacos, sushi, pizza, pasta, and much more.

Next time you are out on the water, stop by one of these restaurants.

Seasons 52: Palm Beach Gardens

The River House: Palm Beach Gardens

Waterway Café: Palm Beach Gardens

Frigate’s Waterfront Bar and Grille: North Palm Beach

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Every month, the Loxahatchee River Center in Jupiter pairs up with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary “Flotilla 52” to provide a series of Boating Safety Course aimed for young boaters in our community. The classes are aimed for young boaters however, all are welcomed to learn more about safety on the water.

The next Boating Safety Class is happening this Saturday and Sunday and the course is completely virtual. The class will be online and taught in a lecture style class. The two-day class is free to attend but a deposit of $10 dollars is asked to hold your spot in the class. The deposit will be returned once the course is over. At the end of the two-day virtual class an exam will be given to those that participated and the young boaters will…

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Jupiter’s Downtown Abacoa is preparing for a busy upcoming weekend filled with baseball, outdoor dining under the stars, and food trucks.

Beginning tomorrow, Thursday, June 10th, the Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium is hosting three baseball games this weekend in Jupiter.  The Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium is home to two Minor League Baseball Teams, The Palm Beach Cardinals and The Jupiter Hammerheads. During Spring Training, the Jupiter stadium is home Major League Baseball Teams, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Miami Marlins.

Baseball Games This Week:

Thursday, June 10th: 6:30 pm The Jupiter Hammerheads vs. Fort Myers Mighty Mussels

Friday, June 11th: 6:30 pm The Jupiter Hammerheads vs. Fort Myers Mighty Mussels

Saturday, June 12th: 6:30 pm…

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The iconic Henry M. Flagler Museum is one of the most well-known estates on Palm Beach Island.  The museum was once home to Henry M. Flagler and his wife Mary. Flagler was an American Industrialist and known as one of the island’s founders. The grand estate features more than 100,000 square feet of space that is filled with some of the most about history about the Gilded Age and Palm Beach.

Today, the estate is open to visitors for tours of the grand estate, estate grounds, Flagler’s Railcar No. 91, the Flagler Kenan Pavilion, The Museum Shop, and The Exhibition Gallery.  Recently the museum’s Café des Beaux Arts has opened for visitors to stop by and grab a picnic lunch while exploring the estate.  Café des Beaux Arts offers seasonal refreshments and…

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Grab your paddle boards and kayaks and join in on the Mangroves and Mansions tour through the Lake Worth Lagoon. The tour begins on the waterfront in Downtown West Palm Beach where your tour guide will set up each guest with “paddling 101” and safety gear before heading off on the two-hour tour.

The tour includes paddling through the newest man-made mangrove island, South Cove Natural Area before making your way past the Society of the Four Arts gardens, under the Royal Palm Bridge and headed south towards Palm Beach’s famous Worth Avenue with views of the historic Everglades Club, The Breakers Hotel, and The Flagler Museum. 

Along the guided two-hour tour many marine life and wildlife are spotted along the way including Blue Heron, American Egret,…

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The city of Palm Beach Gardens is planning on building a new sports complex to be built at The Gardens North County District Park next year. In March, City Officials approved the plans to build a new 200,000 square foot facility that will include ice skating rinks, rock climbing walls, basketball courts, and other amenities.

Commissioners approved a lease agreement within the city and the non-profit Palm Beach North Athletic Foundation Inc., to build a two-story, 200,000 square foot facility on 17 acres of land within the North County District Park. The Park is home to 82 acres and the foundation plans to raise money to build the new approved facility. The sports complex will design, construct, operate, and maintain a non-profit organization once…

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center has recently added their popular Guided Turtle Walks back to their events calendar this June. On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday nights join the Loggerhead Marinelife Center to visit with the sea turtles and get a chance to witness the sea turtle nesting process on the beach.

The Guided Turtle Walks is a unique program that allows guest to witness and observe the egg laying process of sea turtles and learn all about it. The walks require approval from the state and during the event an experienced member of the Loggerhead Marinelife Center staff search the beach for sea turtle while visitors learn about the process at the center. Once the talks are complete and the sea turtles are spotted on the beach, guests…

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