Blue Pointe Bar and Grill, one of the southernmost restaurants in Martin County, is tucked behind the Jupiter Pointe Club and Marina in Tequesta.

Blue Pointe has exploded in popularity over the past few month and is quickly becoming a favorite bar in the Palm Beaches.

The hidden gem boasts stunning 180-degree views of the Intracoastal Waterway, an amazing atmosphere and even has a swimming pool for its patrons!

The entire venue is open air seating with a choice of a canopied area with a lively bar, plenty of fans to keep you cool and friendly service.

The restaurant and bar’s inclusive menu have a breezy island vibe and something for every appetite.

If you haven’t been to Blue Pointe yet, they have live music every night so plans on…

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You may have heard the term “contact tracing” floating around conversations about COVID-19. If you are wondering what it means, here is what you need to know.

What Is Contact Tracing?

Contact tracing is done by specially trained public health professionals. In general, these trained staff study patterns and causes of diseases in humans. Public health professionals tasked with contact tracing are experts in protecting client confidentiality, counseling, cultural competency, and more.

What Is the Purpose of Contact Tracing?

Many communicable diseases, including COVID-19, can be spread by people who do not appear to be sick. Since these people feel well, they are unlikely to get tested and may not know they are carrying a virus. Contact…

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What's better than a day on the water in Palm Beach County? The Palm Beaches are home to over 125 miles of waterways and a handful of fun sandbars where you and your friends or family can drop anchor and hang out…Here are some of the best sandbars in South Florida that you can enjoy this Summer.

Jupiter Sandbar

The Jupiter/Tequesta Sandbar is Located on the Loxahatchee River, near the Jupiter Inlet and the Intracoastal waterways. On any given weekend throughout the year, the popular sandbar is certainly the place to be for all ages to enjoy the water, views of the Jupiter Lighthouse and to hang out for the day. The east end of the sandbar is good for snorkeling where a variety of fish are especially during the summer months.

Peanut Island…

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Here are some updated answers to common questions Floridians may be asking about the coronavirus and local laws.

Are State Parks Open?

Yes! Effective Monday, May 4, DEP has implemented phase one to reopen the Florida State Parks. As these parks are re-opening, DEP will be taking measures to ensure the protection of staff and the public. During this early phase of re-opening, visitors should expect limited hours, capacity and amenities. Portions of these parks and trails have been identified that can be reopened for day-use with limited risk to visitors and staff. To reduce risk, cash transactions are limited to exact change. Visit https://www.floridastateparks.org/learn/safety-updates for details on specific park openings

Is It Safe to…

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There are more signs of life around South Florida this weekend, including the reopening of the Boca Raton Museum of Art, which is welcoming visitors back with free admission through September.

Comedy

The Palm Beach Improv hosts its first performances by big-name national acts this weekend, with a show by Carlos Mencia 7 p.m. Thursday, June 4 ($25, plus fees/taxes and two drinks), and four by Craig Shoemaker 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday and 4 p.m. Saturday ($22+).

  • Visit PalmBeachImprov.com

Music

We are certainly not there yet, but when there is a weekend that allows us to agree that “normalcy” has returned to life in South Florida, it will include a performance of twangy optimism by the Copper Tones. On Friday, half of the…

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While the State of Florida has provided some clear cut rules for beaches and other natural outdoor spaces, there remain questions around another South Florida favorite: Water parks.

Some private parks are already opened or opening including South Florida’s largest water park, Rapids in Riviera Beach. Rapids Water Park will open Friday. Of course, there are a slew of new rules in place to meet Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requirements.

The Rapids Social Distancing

Going to a water park is going to take a lot more than sunscreen and a towel.

At Rapids, guests and staff members will be asked questions including whether they have traveled anywhere previously.

The park, which opens Friday, June 5, is urging people older than 65…

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While the Summer heat is a welcome guest for many South Florida residents, our pets may not feel the same way. If you have a fury dog breed or one that is not naturally used to living and playing in hotter, more humid weather, you have to monitor him or her to ensure they do not get overheated. In addition to paying attention to your dogs’ behavior, here are some other tips on how to help your dog stay cool this Summer.

Leave the A/C On

It's tempting to turn off your air conditioning when you leave the house to save money, but your pets will need it while you're out. Ideally, you should keep shades drawn to keep the house from heating up too much, particularly windows that get full sun, so your pets will be safe and cool indoors. If you don't…

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Kayaking and canoeing are great outdoor activities that you and your family can do while safely social distancing this Summer. The St. Lucie Inlet Preserve offers a scenic route for you to paddle down while experiencing interesting South Florida plants and wildlife.

There’s a scenic kayak trail through mangroves teeming with fish and birds. The kayak trail is on the undeveloped, wild northern end of Jupiter Island. And from the kayak trail, you can find a narrow path to a spectacular beach where we walked for miles on a sunny Saturday and saw only two other people. This is my definition of a hidden paradise.

St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park is located about a half-hour north of West Palm Beach. It’s the northern tip of a barrier island,…

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Jupiter Medical Center, like most private hospitals, has taken a financial hit because of the coronavirus. Why? Because elective procedures have dramatically dropped off.

Thankfully, residents of the Palm Beaches have rallied to support the local institution.

Over the past few weeks, Jupiter Medical Center Foundation has received nearly $1.8 million in philanthropic donations.

“We are extremely grateful for the generosity of the community and our donors during this uncertain time,” said Liv Vesely, President of Jupiter Medical Center Foundation. “Gifts received are helping to offset losses due to decreased volumes, and have allowed us to purchase additional medical equipment to address the hospital’s highest priority needs.”

The hospital…

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The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is a quaint zoo in Jupiter that residents love to visit with kids and family to check out local wildlife. The Sanctuary recently reopened and is now allowing visitors.

About Busch Wildlife

The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary was founded in 1983 with the mission of wildlife rehabilitation by caring for sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals.  This refuge and nature center for Florida wildlife is open Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and has kid-friendly trails through woods and wetlands

To complement its rehabilitation efforts, the Sanctuary took on the additional mission of educating the public about nature, wildlife, and environmental issues.

Over 100,000 children and adults visit the Sanctuary…

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