Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month the adored Food Truck Invasion takes over Carlin Park in Jupiter with “Family Nights.” Bring your family and friends to Food Truck Invasion’s Family Night tomorrow, May 25th at 5:00pm. 

The Food Truck Invasions have been long celebrated by locals and tourists alike and have become so popular that they now occur multiple times a month in multiple locations. The invasion got its start once a month in the Abacoa Town Center and has now spread through Tequesta, Jupiter and other locations. 

The food trucks offer an incredible variety of delicacies both American and international. You can try tasty tacos, homemade doughnuts, burgers, Asian noodles and more. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to pull up a…

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Weeks ago, the town announced it would be closing the beloved and highly trafficked Burt Reynolds Park West in Jupiter to add some new improvements. The plan was to close the park fro June 1 to December 31. But after an outpouring of concern from local boaters and fishermen in regard to the success of their business and leisure surrounding the world of boating, the town delayed the improvements. 

There has not been a new release of when the park will be closed for construction yet, but fear not local boaters, it will not happen this summer. 

DETAILS OF THE NEW PLANS 

The plans for the new park call for adding two-dozen parking spaces large enough to fit a vehicle and boat trailer and to reduce the number of spaces for vehicles without trailers.…

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For a limited time at the Loxahatchee River Center in Jupiter are several life-sized replicas of some of the native sharks that live in our Floridian waters. 

This special exhibit-taking place at the center features a life-sized replica of an 8-foot bull shark, a lemon shark and a nurse shark that you can get up close and personal with. Also, on display at the Loxahatchee River Center are a beautiful series of photos of sea turtles, sharks, dolphins and a variety of other native marine creatures. Each year, over 25,000 visitors make their way to the Loxahatchee River center to learn about our local ecosystems and their plants and animals. 

This interesting shark display that is currently at the river center will teach…

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A subject due to be voted on July 19th by the town council involves the plans for a $500,000 mini golf course. This lavish mini course would be 18 holes and would find a home in the Jupiter community of Abacoa located on the northeast corner of Main Street and Chancellor Drive. 

On May 10th the planning and zoning commission of the town council “unanimously recommended approval” of the course as stated by the Palm Beach Post. The mini golf course if approved would be open for business in about a year’s time. The currently vacant property in which this mini golf course would be located was purchases in 2015 for $5.1 million. The property include 93,000 square feet of Abacoa commercial property and 3 acres of vacant land that would be dedicated to the…

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This Thursday in West Palm Beach is the 5th Annual “Pairings” Event of West Palm Beach. The event is a popular culinary happening that focuses on bringing together the best food and wine in the county. 

Hosted by the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, the West Palm Beach Pairings Event showcases 25 local restaurants and their artisanal creations. The event donates its proceeds to Families First of Palm Beach County, which is a non-profit, countywide service dedicated to the well being of children and families in the area. The program’s mission is to better families and their children through “high-quality programs in prevention, early intervention, child development, behavioral health, education and advocacy.”

The 5th Annual Pairings…

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The Red Reef Park offers 67 acres of pristine, oceanfront preserve right in the heart of Boca Raton, Florida. The park offers residents and guests a breath of fresh air! There are no high-rises along the Red Reef beaches, so you really feel like you’re back to basics. 

Things To Do In Red Reef Park

  • Snorkeling: You won’t need a boat to get out to the reefs! Beautiful, tropical reefs are abundant here in Red Reef Park and you can swim to them from the beach! These rock and reef outcroppings are teaming with vibrant reef fish, sea fans, corals, turtles, eels and even dolphins. 
  • Swimming: Lifeguards are on duty year round at Red Reef from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm so you know you swim safely. 
  • Fishing: One of the most popular pastimes at the park is…

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Palm Beach County has always had an envy provoking lifestyle with its stunning real estate, year round great weather, warm ocean waters, sandy beaches and some of the best dining and entertainment in the nation. This year, the enviable lifestyle was made a permanent lifestyle by many as Palm Beach County’s cities have experienced a considerable growth in population according to the U.S. Census. 

The cities and towns with the biggest growth in population were in the northern part of the county in Jupiter and West Palm Beach specifically. West Palm Beach gained 2,967 new residents, Jupiter gained 1,997 and Palm Beach Gardens gained 975 new residents. The City Administrator, Jeff Green stated that these numbers are “in line” with what they were…

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You know an event must a good when it returns every week by popular demand! This is true with the Sunset Celebration put on every Thursday by the Sailfish Marina on Singer Island. 

As the sun sets each Thursday night, the Sunset Celebration kicks off with amazing live music flowing through the air, pelicans flying overhead and tropical drinks flowing. You and your family or friends can peruse the works of local artisans like handmade jewelry, blown glass art, sculptures, and pottery and more all against the backdrop of the tranquil marina and waters. 

Admirers of art, artisans, locals and tourists come from all over to see what the Sunset Celebration has to offer each week. After you have enjoyed walking the docks looking at what each vendor has to…

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Green Cay Wetlands and Nature Center

Green Cay Wetlands and Nature Center in Boynton Beach is a gorgeous, big park offering tons of opportunity for outdoor adventure. The park is centered on nature and offers a 1.5-mile boardwalk that you are allowed to bike on. The boardwalk hovers over the native wetlands and while on it you can see some amazing Floridian wildlife you may have never seen in person. From bobcats to alligators to birds of prey, you won’t want to miss this park experience. The park also features an indoor educational center with animal exhibits, a lecture hall and a gift shop.

Size: 100 acres
Location: 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday from 9 am-3 pm; boardwalk open daily from 7 am-sunset
Contact: 561-966-7000

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Last weekend across the state of Florida was the “Lionfish Removal and Awareness Festival” hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The weekend is dedicated to getting local fishermen and avid boaters to take to the Floridian waters and help eradicate the invasive lionfish. 

The weekend long event that took place across the state was a huge success! More than 14,000 lionfish were removed statewide. “These numbers are a great example of the agency’s efforts to get the public educated about and involved in lionfish removal,” said Jessica McCawley, FWC's Division of Marine Fisheries Management director. “Events like this one will encourage continued involvement in proactively and successfully removing lionfish.” 

The lionfish is…

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