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The Lighthouse Cove mini-golf course will be a 36-hole facility located in Jupiter and is expected to open in the fall.

Land clearing has begun on the vacant 2-acre property on the east side of State Road A1A, across the street from the Jupiter River Park mobile home park. Located just north of Jupiter Beach Road, the facility will also feature a 2,000 square foot, two-story building that will have a restaurant and ice cream store in it. In addition, there is also a plan in the works for an 8,000 square foot preserve area on the property.

The mini-golf facility is said to fit the “funky fishing village” feel that the town is trying to create along A1A between U.S. 1 and Jupiter Beach Road. The complex will be open seven days a week from 10am to 10pm and…

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On Saturday night, baseball fans and movie buffs can convene on Roger Dean Stadium in Abacoa for a baseball and movie night.

At 5:35pm the Palm Beach Cardinals will take on the St. Lucie Mets. After the game, fans will be treated to a showing of the movie “Rise of the Guardians” on the 35-foot video board in the outfield. Discounted soft drinks, bottled water, candy and popcorn will be available for the movie.

Tickets to the game and movie are $8.50 for adults and $6.50 for children and seniors. To purchase tickets for Saturday night and all other Florida State League Games contact the Roger Dean Stadium box office at (561) 775-1818 or www.rogerdeanstadium.com.

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Two new, unnamed stores will replace the former Sandy’s Hallmark Shop and the Bealls Outlet store located in the Publix anchored shopping center in Chasewood Plaza located at 6230 – 6410 West Indiantown Road, Jupiter.  Construction of the new stores is expected to start later this summer. 

The new stores, each expected to be approximately 4,200 square feet, are part of an overall renovation plan that includes demolishing the 13,000 square foot building that contained the Hallmark and the outlet stores.  Parking will be increased with an additional 40 spaces, and the Indiantown Road entrance will be changed to improve traffic flow going in and out.  Plans also call for speed tables and new landscaping on the east side of the plaza at the Bush Road…

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Photo courtesy of TCPalm.

No cause for alarm if you notice smoke rising up from picturesque Jonathan Dickinson State Park today.  The Florida Department of Environmental Protection will conduct a “prescribed burn”, weather permitting.  Jonathon Dickinson State Park is located at 16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound just north of Jupiter at the Palm Beach/Martin County line.  

Jonathan Dickinson State Park is 11,500 acres of land and river teeming with wildlife.  Families can camp, bicycle, canoe, kayak, picnic, and more.  Guided tours and rentals are available of the Loxahatchee River.  Catch a glimpse of an endangered bald eagle; spot an alligator or a tortoise.  Enjoy a river cruise up to Trapper Nelsons campsite.

“Prescribed burn” or controlled burn,…

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When the fourth quarter started last night the Miami Heat found themselves in a spot that they were seldom in during the regular season but had come all too familiar with in the post season: down and pressing.

Down 3-2 in the series and entering the fourth quarter down ten points, Lebron James had 12 minutes left to make sure the San Antonio Spurs did not celebrate on the floor of the American Airlines Arena.  Dwayne Wade had 12 minutes left to stage a comeback and force a game seven. And, Chris Bosh had 12 minutes left to save their season.
 
They had battled all year to defend their trophy. 82 games in the regular season, another 15 games in the postseason, and thanks to some late game heroics at the end of regulation and overtime they will have one…

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The Jupiter Hills Club is one of the top courses in the country and, starting Thursday, will be the host of the Florida Amateur Golf Championship. The top 168 amateurs in the state will convene in Tequesta on Thursday for one of the oldest and most prestigious amateur golf championships in the country.

jupiterhills_400_02This will be the second time that the Jupiter Hills Club hosts the 72-hole event that will take place Thursday through Sunday on the Hills and Village courses. Just like in PGA Tour events there will be a cut down to top 70 players and ties after the second round. Jupiter Hills also hosted the event in 2008. In addition it has had the honor of hosting the 1987 U.S. Amateur Championship as well as two U.S. Open Sectional qualifiers.

The winner of the Florida…

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North Palm Beach is about to be Palm Beach County’s first home to Bass Pro Worldwide Sportsman.  After years of effort, the giant retailer has finally landed a “big one”!  The former 76,000 square foot Carl’s Plaza, located at 11940 U.S. Highway 1, in North Palm Beach is under contract to the Springfield, MO based sporting goods retailer.  The site is just north of PGA Boulevard on US1 conveniently located between Singer Island and Jupiter.

Bass Pro Worldwide Sportsman is a privately held retailer of hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation and camping gear.  The owner began John L. Morris, began his career with a fishing section in the back of a liquor store owned by his father located in Springfield, MO.  That small fishing department sold bait…

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This week is National Travel and Tourism Week and Palm Beach County celebrated some outstanding benchmarks reached by our county. The Palm Beach tourism leaders held a get-together for nearly 400 people at the Travel Rally Day luncheon to acknowledge a local tourism standout; the 30th anniversary of the county’s marketing agency and the incredible impact Florida’s tourism has had on our economy.

Florida is the second most visited state in our nation, barely beaten by California. With over 6 million visitors each year, its no wonder Florida's tourists are so important to the overall well being of the state's economy. 

The Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO and president, Jorge Pesquera, shared some outstanding numbers with local residents and…

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Photo courtesty of Led-Hed.com.

This weekend kicks off “Sunday on the Waterfront’s” six month “Classic Rock” Anniversary Tour Series.  The cover group, Led Hed has been the #1 Led Zeppelin show in the world for 12 years!  This incredible tribute act resembles Led Zeppelin from back in the day.  Expect all the hits and classics from the 70’s played note for note!

Led Hed is comprised of four professional musicians "who take their roles very seriously.  Each member has been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years and with that experience has put an enormous amount of time, effort and committment into the recreation and portrayal of their favorite band by utilizing authentic, vinatge style instruments, gear and nostalgic costuming." Expect to hear…

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The 2nd Annual Craft Beer & Burger Bash

Coming June 14 to the PGA National Resort and Spa is the Second Annual Craft Beer Festival & Burger Bash. Last year was the debut year for this fun and vibrant festival and this year is sure to step it up a notch. It got its start in Miami with support from the Food Network and various, celebrity chefs making it a fan favorite for years, now its coming to our area and the people are pleased! The proceeds of the Craft Beer & Burger Bash go to the Surfrider Foundation of Palm Beach County.

At the bash you can enjoy over 50 different microbrews in limitless 2 oz. servings from all over Florida as well as the nation. You will munch on samples of burgers from the top restaurants in the area, shop and enjoy live music. You will even have access to a…

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