Those who snorkel, dive, surf and fish know to go online and check conditions before heading to the water. You check the temperature, high tide times, swell height, visibility, etc. But aside from reading all the numbers, you can actually see the beach through cameras that are set up along the Martin and Palm Beach County coastlines. 

Here is the link to the Martin County beach cameras: click. You'll find a map with 5 cameras to zoom in on; Jensen Public Beach, the House of Refuge, Bathtub Beach, the St. Lucie Inlet and the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge. 

The Palm Beach County cams are online here. Most of these are set up at the inlets so you can get a good look at live boat traffic too. Click on the Lake Worth Palm Beach Inlet cam for…

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Are you a Star Wars fan? This weekend the Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter is hosting a Star Wars night while the Palm Beach Cardinals vs the Jupiter Hammerheads.

Come watch some all-American baseball with out-of-this-world appearances by classic Star Wars characters. Darth Vader, Storm Troopers and Jedis will make the night fun and give you the opportunity to take some awesome photos. There will be special Star Wars trivia, promotions and contests throughout the night with fireworks at the end.

Cardinals fans and Hammerhead fans come together to bond over Star Wars. The fun is in Jupiter on Saturday, April 7th at 5:30 p.m. Click here for tickets. 

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Palm Beach County is always hosting free events for kids and families year-round. This weekend there are lots of things going on including a movie night, bird house building, food trucks and more. Here's some information:

Movie Night

Featuring the hit movie "Coco," this movie night is double the fun with a gourmet food truck invasion- 15+ trucks at Commons Park in Royal Palm Beach. The movie will be projected on the lawn so bring chairs or blankets. Happening Friday, April 6th at 7 p.m. Address: 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach.

Touch a Truck

This event gives kids and parents the opportunity to see, touch and learn all about fire trucks, police cars, construction equipment and more. It's gonna be a fun time with a DJ, Bounce house…

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Jupiter residents past and present have the opportunity to come together and share history at the "Old Days Meet Up" at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum. 

Inspired by the book, "The Loxahatchee Lament: Reminiscences of Jupiter," locals and visitors can share memories of life in "the old days." Whether you grew up in the town or vacationed with family, the meet up allows people to share photos, memories and treasures of life in Jupiter.

Step up to the mic and tell your story at this unique social event. It'll be held at the Museum Quarterdeck on Saturday, April 7th at 1 p.m. RSVP by calling 561-747-8380 X101. 

Location: 500 Captain Armour's Way, Jupiter. 

Fun Facts about Jupiter, Florida:

• The area was originally named after…

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According to NewHomeSource.com, a new home construction search engine, buyers are looking for 10 things in their home search. Decor, efficiency and size all made the list- here are the features house hunters want:

1. An Open-Concept

Buyers are looking for high ceilings, spacious rooms and a flowing floor plan. This will most likely put them in a newer home. 

2. Smaller Houses

Oversized homes are expensive to cool and maintain. Buyers don't want to end up paying for more than they need.

3. Outdoor Living

Move-up buyers are getting serious about backyard features. Kitchens, fireplaces, and plenty of social space are high on the list of wants outdoors.

4. Neutral Decor

It's best to keep it simple when it comes to selling a…

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Whether you're into bikes or just looking for something to do, the Treasure Coast Harley-Davidson in Stuart hosts fun get-togethers every week for the community.

Some common events include chili cook-offs, throwback nights, neighborhood block parties and the weekly Sunday Funday which includes $1 hamburgers, hotdogs and pretzels, and free beer.

Because of the holiday there's no Sunday Funday this week, but instead there's a Caribbean Party on Saturday!

Enjoy live music from Reel Ting Steel Drum Band from noon-4 p.m. with yummy jerk chicken and free rum drinks! Plus cool bikes and cars usually show up at the events and you'll see everything from wacky paint jobs to classic antiques. The inside of the shop is pirate ship themed and there's…

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Every week, Hullabaloo in West Palm Beach holds "Jazz, Wine & Formaggio Mondays," an evening of food, wine, socializing and entertainment. 

Hallabaloo is a trendy spot with a relaxed atmosphere and rustic touches like wooden walls, painted metal chairs, string lights and plants. There's indoor and outdoor seating with a cool relaxed vibe all around. 

Every Monday from 7-10 p.m. they offer half off all wine (bottles and glasses) and a $10 cheese board special. You can celebrate making it through Monday with good wine, good food, and good company. Meet some new people and enjoy live jazz starting at 9. 

Try something new at Hullabaloo on Mondays. 

517 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 

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A California-based charity organization called New Story has partnered with construction technology company, ICON, to develop a 3-D printer capable of constructing affordable houses in developing countries around the world. 

The company has already shown success in the U.S. with a 350 square-foot house in Austin, Texas, the first 3-D printed home in the country built to local code. 

The houses give a glimpse into the future of home building. New Story and ICON's printer can create an entire 600-800 square-foot home in less than 24 hours. 

New Story is going to start printing homes in El Salvador within the next 18 months that will meet International Building Code standards. It will be the first community of 3-D printed homes.

"There are…

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The next big wireless movement is coming- it's called 5G for "fifth generation," and it's like the switch from 3G to 4G. It will greatly increase wireless speeds and smartphone and tablet capabilities, but there's a catch. 

The new technology doesn't rely on the giant cells and towers we've grown used to. Instead it uses something called "microcells" which use many clusters of smaller antennae that will be strung up in our neighborhoods. 

The microcells will look like small boxes or a bunch of small boxes and they'll hang on existing telephone poles, street lights and buildings. The small boxes will be accompanied by a larger power box on the ground, situated every 500 feet.

Some local governments are voicing their opposition to the idea of…

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The non-profit scientific research organization, The Wild Dolphin Project, has created the first annual evening of "Wild Ocean Science" this Saturday, March 24th. The event will educate guests about conservation, research and protection efforts for the Atlantic Spotted Dolphin.

Wild Ocean Science will be held at the Florida Atlantic University Jupiter Campus Lifelong Learning Center. Miles O'Brien, a broadcast news journalist who focuses on science, technology and aerospace will be the special guest host. The night will showcase the newest episode of the South Florida PBS production series "Changing Seas," an Emmy Award winning marine science series centered on ocean exploration and environmental issues. 

There will also be a meet-n-greet with…

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