Lychee is one of the most intriguing fruits. The fruit is a small, easy-to-peel tropical fruit native to South Asia that helps boost the immune system, aid in digestion, improve blood circulation, and other health benefits. The fruit is becoming popular in drink and dessert choices around South Florida. 

For many in the United States, lychees are an imported fruit, but for us here in South Florida, we can pick them right off the tree when in season. Lychee Season usually starts at the end of May through July. 

Many people describe the taste of the tropical fruit as a cross between a strawberry and a watermelon. While others say the taste is a blend of citrus and floral, owning to the fruits sweetness in taste. 

South Florida has a few Lychee…

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Formally known as Whitehall, The Flagler Museum is one of the most famous landmarks and homes on Palm Beach Island. The grand estate features more than 100,000 square feet filled with some of the most important Palm Beach history and history about The Gilded Age. 

The home belonged to Henry M Flagler, an American Industrialist and Founder of Standard Oil. The marvelous home was a gift to his wife Mary as a wedding gift. The home was commissioned by Flagler to Hastings and Carrere and was completed in 1902. Carrere and Hastings were also architects for other famous landmarks during the time, the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, and the New York Public Library to name a few. 

The elegant estate features white marble columns and a red barrel…

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The iconic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is a popular attraction for both locals and visitors in the area. The bright red lighthouse tower stands on top of the mound overlooking the Jupiter Inlet and all who sail by. 

The lighthouse has been a Jupiter staple since May of 1860 when the tower was completed. The light that shines from the tower can be seen for 24 nautical miles at sea. Today, the lighthouse is open for tours and allows visitors to climb the 105 steps to the take and enjoy the view. The lighthouse also hosts several events each month for a chance for locals to experience and hang out at the lighthouse with your friends and neighbors. 

Lighthouse Events Happening This May:

Monday, May 16th and May 23rd: Twilight Yoga at the…

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The Royal Poinciana Plaza is located in the heart of Palm Beach Island. The outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment center is a popular destination for locals and visitors. The 180,000 square foot facility features lush gardens, courtyards, and has undergone a complete renovation and remodel a few years ago to bring the Plaza back to its original Palm Beach charm. 

The Plaza was designed in 1957 by architect and builder John Volk. Volk is known for designing homes for the Fords, Vanderbilt’s, Du Ponts, Pulitzers, and Dodges. The Royal Poinciana Plaza is an example of his signature Palm Beach style. A few years ago, the Plaza underwent renovations to restore it back to its original style based on European architecture and lush courtyards. The…

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The iconic West Palm Beach Okeechobee Steakhouse is opening a sister restaurant in Jupiter later this week. The new Lewis Steakhouse will debut this Friday, May 13th at 4 pm. This is the first time in nearly 75 years that the Okeechobee Family will be opening a new steakhouse. 

Lewis Steakhouse will serve dinner and happy hour specials nightly beginning at 4 pm. Lewis Steakhouse is located in the former Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant located Chasewood Plaza on Indiantown Road and Central Boulevard. 

The new space had undergone a complete renovation with an upscale design, beautiful ceilings, underlit bar, and space for 150 hungry customers. 

Diners can expect a menu focused on prime meats, steakhouse appropriate appetizers, seafood options,…

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This May, the Pairings Food and Wine Event is celebrating its 10th Anniversary in downtown West Palm Beach. Gather all your friends and family for a fun event this May 26th. 

This year, expect to eat a ton of food including appetizers, entrées, and desserts along with specialty cocktails, shopping, live music, art displays, wine, and more surprises.

With a purchase of a ticket, you’ll enjoy an all-inclusive pass to participating businesses who will highlight a popular menu item, a specialty cocktail, or a shopping incentive. Check- in for the event will take place at 314 Clematis Street on event day. Those participating in the day of fun will receive a wrist band and a passport to identify Pairings’ participants. Both are required to attend. 

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

The Roger Dean Stadium is home to two Palm Beach County Minor League Baseball teams, The Palm Beach Cardinals and The Jupiter Hammerheads. The stadium is a popular attraction during Spring Training when the two Major League Teams, The Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals hosts their Spring Training here in Jupiter. 

Baseball Games Happening At The Roger Dean Stadium This Weekend:

Friday, May 6th: St. Lucie Mets vs. Palm Beach Cardinals at 6:30 pm

Saturday, May 7th: St. Lucie Mets vs. Palm Beach Cardinals at 3 pm

Next week, The Jupiter Hammerheads take on the…

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ThinWorks in Palm Beach Gardens is hosting an exciting one-day event this upcoming May 23rd. The event will introduce their innovative new devices, EmSculpt Neo and Emsella. 

This will be a fun event where they will be offering free demos on the EmSculpt Neo, a non-invasive body sculpting treatment that reduces fat by 30% and builds muscle by 25%.  They are also offering free demos on the EmSella chair, which improves urinary incontinence, and is also used to improve sexual wellness.

This will be a great event with awesome giveaways, raffles, and one-day-only specials on ThinWorks treatments and services.  Click on the EventBrite link below to schedule your free demo.  Bring a friend and join the fun!

Event Details:

When: 9 am to 12 pm

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This Saturday, the Town of Jupiter is hosting their Annual 5K Turtle Trot at Ocean Cay Park along A1A for its 30th Anniversary.

The 5K Turtle Trot has been a hometown tradition for many runners as well as for visitors, first time participants, and families. The course is out and back 3.1 miles along the beautiful Jupiter beach. The race begins and ends in Ocean Cay Park where participants will enjoy post-race music, delicious continental breakfast items, complementary massages, and much more. All race finishers will receive a medal and a free t-shirt. Accuchip will manage the timing and scoring for all participants. 

Registration has reached capacity for the 5K and is now closed but there is a limited number of spots available for the Kids Fun…

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This Friday, head to the Jupiter Lighthouse to explore and learn about the history and nature of the lighthouse and the Outstanding Natural Area onsite. 

The Jupiter Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area (JILONA) Act was introduced into the US Senate designating the lighthouse and the 120 surrounding acres of Outstanding Natural Area (ONA) into the Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management National Landscape Conservation System. The site located in Jupiter is the first Outstanding Natural Area in the Nation east of the Pacific Coast. The other two sites are located in Yaquina Head in Oregon, and Piedras Blancas Lighthouse in California. The Act was signed in 2008 by President Bush, protecting this site and giving it Natural Public Land…

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