Are you in a seafood mood? Food Shack has come to be an immensely popular restaurant for locals and travelers alike. Their slogan from the beginning has been, “From top scholar to blue-collar. Food for all walks of life.” There is no better place for fresh fish than Food Shack right here in Jupiter! Food Shack is located at 103 South U.S. Highway 1, in Jupiter. 

Food Shack is known for having exceptional seafood. They offer cuisines in addition to seafood, Asian, American fare, take-out, and family-style.  Food Shack has an average price range between $4.00 and $18.00 per person. When compared to other restaurants, Food Shack is modestly priced, yet exceptional in quality. Food Shack is worth the wait, so patience is imperative and worthwhile!

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The Palm Beaches are home to the best beaches in Southeast Florida.  Nearly 30 tropical beach parks span 47 miles along the Atlantic Ocean, from Jupiter to Boca Raton. Explore all the beautiful sandy shores and find your perfect beach whether you are looking for a beach to let your dog run, surf, picnic or just sit under a coconut tree and read a book.

The Palm Beaches are home to top beach towns, top beach resorts, and top-rated beaches in the area. After all, we have “beach” in our name. With 47 miles of pristine Atlantic coastline and expanses of gilded sand to pick from, it would be impossible to name the best beach. Instead, here's a list of some of our favorite white sand beaches for sun and fun so you can decide which oceanfront strand gets…

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The Sailfish Marina Resort is a tropical escape within paradise with Old Florida charm. Home to a world-famous fleet of luxury sportfishing yachts and water taxis that will take you cruising through the Palm Beaches.  Join the "Sunset Celebration" every Thursday along the seawall and dine in the fantastic waterfront eatery. Treat yourself to a tropical evening on the water and head over to Sailfish Marina on Singer Island. Thursday nights are known for their “Sunset Celebration”.  Between the hours of 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. the marina turns into music immersed, a tropical retreat. This event is free to attend and takes place all year long.

It is a perfect event for the whole family. Feed the fish off the floating dock. Grab a grouper dog and stroll…

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Successful rehabilitation and release for “Crumpet”! “Crumpet” was released into the C17 Canal in North Palm Beach today! The manatee was first spotted near Manatee Lagoon in January 2022. The distressed but resilient sea cow evaded Florida Wildlife Commission for about two weeks before being spotted weeks later in Port Everglades in Broward nearly sixty miles away.

Crumpet was injured with a gash and floating sideways, unable to go underwater for food. SeaWorld and FWC transported “Crumpet” to SeaWorld Orlando where he recovered for almost seven months. FWC Marine Biologist Amber Howell stated “This manatee was in critical shape when we got to him. He has already gained about 400 pounds since we got to him in February. SeaWorld was able to…

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Mangroves are magic to our ecosystems. Three species of mangroves are found in Palm Beach County. They are the Red Mangrove, Black Mangrove, and White Mangrove. Typically, Red Mangroves grow along the water's edge, Black Mangroves grow on slightly higher elevations than the Red Mangrove, and White Mangroves grow upland from the red and black. Mangroves line estuaries and canals, providing food, shelter, and hunting grounds for animals.

Mangroves also provide shoreline protection from wind, waves, and erosion. This ecosystem occurs in tidally influenced areas where strong ocean wave action is absent and where salt and freshwater mix. Soils are sandy, nutrient-rich, saline, and usually oxygen deficient. This plant system diversity provides one of the…

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Divers across the globe have their eyes on the Jupiter coast for the next few months, as hundreds of goliath grouper -- some the size of golf carts and up to eight feet in length will make their way off the coast for mating season. This annual phenomenon, known as the Atlantic Goliath Grouper aggregation which provides divers with a one-of-a-kind experience right off the Jupiter coastline. The Goliath Grouper is the largest of the grouper species in the western hemisphere. The grouper can reach 8ft in length, weigh more than 1000 lbs and has a lifespan of 30-50 years. Their heads and fins have tiny dark spots, their sides irregular dark bars, their tail is rounded, and their eyes are small.

Every year, spawning aggregations of up to 100-150 Goliath…

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 Palm Beach County is the perfect place for people who are enthusiastic about boating life.  Four major inlets lead to the Atlantic Ocean from the Intracoastal Waterway and Lake Worth Lagoon. There are 125 miles of scenic waterways to take pleasure cruises, fishing charters, Intracoastal cocktails cruises, and dinner cruises. You have not seen Palm Beach County until you have seen it by water.

There are different options to partake in if you do not own a boat. Take off on a public cruise or private charter with PonTiki. These are a festive pontoon armada boasting chipping greens, tiki bars, and water slides that are great family fun. Sail on a sunset cruise on their 50' Catamaran 'Hakuna Matata.'  Looking for something a little bit more on the wild…

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Sun safety is always in season. Just ask your dermatologist. Whether you are a boater, a beach comber, nature lover or an outdoor sports enthusiast, summertime in Palm Beach County cannot be beat. Take advantage of all the splendor that nature shares and soak up the sun.

There are 47 miles of beaches in the Palm Beach area. Did you know that Palm Beach County is the largest county in the state? Anyone who enjoys the beach knows first-hand that there is no inconvenient time to visit its shores. Whether it is to watch the sun rise, go for an early morning jog, sunbathe, dip in the ocean or star gaze when the sun goes down. The beaches here are possibly the most wonderful and inviting you will find anywhere.

If you are captivated by the beach, you…

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Southeast Florida anglers catch more than 84 percent of the nation's supply of grouper, pompano, mullet, stone crab, pink shrimp, spiny lobsters, and Spanish mackerel. Seafood is sustainable when the population of that species of fish is managed correctly. There are wonderful and delectable seafood restaurants all across the Palm Beaches.

Listed below are three top favorites.

The "Seafood Bar" at The Breakers Palm Beach

Located within the iconic Breakers Palm Beach is the Seafood Bar, the seafood bar truly deserves its reputation as an unforgettable dining experience. Featuring a beautiful aquarium bar, nautical yacht theme and a to-die-for view of the Atlantic, this is the place for freshly caught and freshly prepared seafood dishes. The…

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It is Lighthouse Anniversary Day today! Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, located at 500 Captain Armour’s Way, in Jupiter, invites the community to celebrate the day on Sunday, July 10, 2022, until 4:00 pm. Enjoy family fun and games at the Lighthouse Deck. There will be churros and an ice cream truck visit. 

Come celebrate Lighthouse Anniversary Day at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. Climb the Lighthouse for the best views in Palm Beach County. Stroll the historic grounds and nature trails. Check out passing boats, keep an eye out for manatees and fish at the observation pier!

Free admission for children ages 18 or under. General admission for adults is $12.00. Seniors and Veterans pay $10.00.

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