The Robert Morgade Library in Stuart is hosting an ongoing speaker series called "Outreach," and this week Historian Josh Liller will give a presentation about the history of the Coast Guard on the Treasure Coast.

The Coast Guard had a large role in the development of Stuart, Hobe Sound and Jupiter when it merged with the Lighthouse Service of the Jupiter Lighthouse in 1939. Josh Liller will talk about the military operations of the lighthouse, the local Loran Stations, and the overlooked contributions the Guard had in the area. His presentation will also feature current research statistics and photos from the Coast Guard Historian's Office. Q&A will happen afterward. 

The Outreach Speaker Series: The Coast Guard in Hobe Sound & Jupiter will be…

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The first annual Conservation Cup Mini Golf Classic will be this Saturday, May 19th, at the new Nicklaus-Fazio designed course at the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium in West Palm Beach.

The Conservation Cup is a fun way to draw people to the 18-hole mini golf course in the backyard of the Science Center. Complete with lush greens, flowery gardens and flowing streams, the course is both pretty and engaging.

The Conservation Cup competition will consist of two players per team at the entry cost of $50 per person. The fee also includes a cookout on the course, contests for cashes prizes, and access to the center. All proceeds will go toward youth programs and exhibitions at the SFSCA. 

To register for this event click here. 

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The "561 Foodie: Food Truck Series" is a food truck invasion every 2nd Saturday of the month in downtown West Palm Beach.

While there are lots of food truck gatherings throughout Palm Beach County each month, this one's a little different- taking place after hours from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

You'll find a line of trucks along the 400 and 500 Blocks of Clematis Street serving up cuisine that's fresh and cooked to order.

Enjoy food from the gourmet and multicultural to southern comfort and sugary sweets.

The next 561 Foodie will be this Saturday, May 12th. Find out more information here.

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A creative garden is something every property needs to look its best. Many luxury homes now come with zen gardens, vertical gardens, and cool innovations to bring the indoors out. If you need to spice up your garden, stop by the 13th Annual Rare & Unique Native Plant Auction next week.

What better place to start than a Florida native plant sale? The plants you purchase will be sure to flourish in their natural habitat as long as you water them and our state has a lot of really nice tropical trees and flowers that'll add variety and color to your outdoor space. At the auction you'll find hard-to-find plants, specialty natives, gardening items and more. 

The sale will be on Tuesday, May 15th from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Mounts Botanical Garden in West…

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On the first Saturday of every month, car and coffee aficionados gather together to hang out, have fellowship and show off cars. 

The free event takes place in the parking lot of the Palm Beach Outlets in West Palm Beach and draws hundreds of vehicles and vendors. You'll see cars from old classics like VW busses to hot rods like Ferraris. If you have a cool car, t's only $5 to enter it in the show. 

This Saturday's meet up will feature not just one but two unique Tramontana sports cars and the TLM race team! There will also be games, giveaways, food and more. 

The fun takes place from 8a.m.-noon.

Find out more information on the Coffee & Cars Palm Beach webpage here. 

1751 Palm Beach Lakes, Blvd., West Palm Beach, Fl 33401.

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Every Saturday the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach hosts free lessons on their beautiful property.

The center in West Palm is the largest in the world. It has a 19,000 square-foot Caribbean-Colonial-style clubhouse, verandas overlooking four acres of lush gardens, an elegant ballroom, restaurant and more.

Free lessons are on Saturdays at 10 a.m. A professional instructor will teach you how to hit the ball, score wickets, learn strategy and plot moves. You can invite your friends to have a nice morning game of croquet and have lunch at the Croquet Grille afterward. 

Reservations are required for the class; call 561-478-2300. See more here. 

700 Florida Mango Rd., West Palm Beach, FL 33406.


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According to a WPTV News interview with Dr. Jerry Parrish, chief economist at the Florida Chamber Foundation, Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast can expect a 25-35% population growth over the next 10 years. 

Parrish said the state of Florida has 250,000 jobs that need to be filled. As metro areas, Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast can expect an influx of new residents, and with lots of homes available, entertainment activities for all ages and a blue coastline, the area will be attractive to anyone searching for jobs in the state. 

See the news article/video here and browse homes in Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie Counties by clicking on the hyperlinks. 

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Jupiter Hills will make Florida golf history this month when it hosts the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship on May 19th-23rd, making it the first course in the state to hold multiple USGA Championships. 

Jupiter Hills was created by Hall of Fame architect Tom Fazio, who designed more than 40 courses in Florida. Fazio has 14 courses on Golf Digest’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses- more than any other designer alive.

The Jupiter Hills course is different than any other because it is built upon natural hills of a sand ridge that runs all the way up to Vero Beach. There was never a need to bring sand to the course and yet each hole has a 40-50 yard elevation change. “There was a geologic study that showed where Jupiter Hills was built, thousands of…

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The annual Connoisseurs Garden Tour has taken place for the past 14 years in Palm Beach County. Seven homes throughout the region open their private gardens for the public to enjoy a beautiful display of plants, flowers, fruits, butterflies and birds.

The tour happens on Mother's Day weekend and has two homes in Palm Beach Gardens and two in Wellington and the other three in West Palm, Lake Worth and Delray Beach. The gardens are open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. The cool thing about the tour is you go at your own pace and sequence. 

Find inspiration as you see all the fascinating and spectacular things some of these people do with their gardens. Here is a little bit about them:

•Maria Cotts, 7339 155 Place N.,…

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High-end homebuilders and luxury developers came together at Bisnow's West Palm Beach multifamily event last month to discuss developments in Palm Beach County. The race for new construction is on as the area offers more waterfront space, less people/traffic than down south, and a wealth of opportunities for business. 

“Palm Beach is completely on fire,” said Todd Michael Glaser, a top-tier homebuilder who gained his fame in Miami but has recently started focusing on Palm Beach County, “I’ve never seen the amount of $8 million to $70 million-dollar homes as in the last three and a half, four months. It’s staggering.”

Aside from Palm Beach island, home to many celebs and Billionaire's Row, Palm Beach County has generally taken third place in…

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