Boating safety is enormously significant. Cross over any waterway in the Jupiter area and glance at of boaters enjoying the water. One of the many benefits of living in Palm Beach County is the ability to jump on a boat and get out on the water and soak up the sunshine. Since 2010, Florida requires that any person who wishes to operate a vessel of more than ten horsepower or more and is born after January 1st, 1988, must pass and complete a boater safety course

The Sunshine State does not have a “boating license” per se, however, there is a Boater Safety Identification Card. The course can either be done in person or online. The Boater Safety Identification Card states that the course has been accomplished. The State does not require a follow-up or…

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Is it the calm swaying of the palms, the frozen drinks with the umbrellas, or perhaps the clear blue color of the water that helps improve your mood? A study conducted by the University of Exeter found that people who live less than a mile from the coast are happier. Coastal living and waterfront property-owning residents are 22 percent less likely to have symptoms of a mental health disorder compared to those who lived much farther away.

Researchers concluded that access to “blue spaces,” or areas by the ocean or water, like Juno Beach, plays a significant role in a person’s mental health. While many studies have shown that getting out into nature, even for just 20 minutes, can improve your mood. This finding could make a significant difference in…

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Find a midweek arts and crafts show every Thursday at the Sailfish Marina Sunset Celebration. Enjoy a relaxed and enjoyable evening with friends and family. Browse across the distinctive arts and crafts in a stunning tropical island setting on Singer Island.  Make an evening of it. See distinct silver and gold jewelry, wood sculptures, pottery, watercolors, blown glass, enjoy music, and more There are over thirty-five artists from across the United States exhibiting their artistry and works. 

The Sunset Celebration along the Sailfish Marina seawall features live music and vendors selling a variety of hand-made unique items. Enjoy dinner at the restaurant, stroll along and watch the boats at the sunsets. Try a “Grouper Dog” or “Conch Fritters” from…

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Many people will fly in the direction of the nearest beach for spring break. Thusly, making Southeast Florida a popular destination for many people nationwide. College students will flock to our beaches for rest and relaxation. It is estimated that spring breakers spend in excess of $1.5 billion dollars.

However, beaches and their inhabitants suffer the consequences of this influx of visitors during springtime. On the behalf of the Palm Beach County beaches, please collect your trash when you depart the beach and leave only footprints behind.

Every spring, the headlines are laden by the amount of trash that has been left behind by spring break tourists. The trash that invades the beaches typically involves Styrofoam, plastic, and alcohol cans…

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The Andrew “Red” Harris Foundation has been building reefs off the Palm Beach County coastline for several years. The Andrew “Red” Harris Foundation was created to honor the memory of Andrew Harris, a local young man, who was struck by a boat while snorkeling in the Jupiter Inlet. Andrew loved to dive and fish, and the foundation’s work will help ensure the long-term health and vibrancy of the local marine environment.

The foundation began a substantial education initiative in 2018. The goal was to donate a 5-book set of the “Professor Clark the Science Shark” series to every third-grade classroom in Florida, 55,000 books in all! The goal was met!

Children love the story of the little boy, Andrew, who becomes a lifelong friend with an orphaned…

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Taking families with kids out fishing on the open sea is something Holy Water Fishing is all about. It is something residents of Palm Beach County truly cherish. Nothing compares to watching a young person or a young at heart person light up while they pull up their first game fish!  It is priceless! Give your family the gift of joy!

Leave it up to Holy Water to check the marine forecast and look for mild to calm seas for a successful fishing charter. Fish inshore and offshore for all species of fish: Sailfish, Cobia, Marlin, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Snapper, Grouper and much more! Young families, children of all ages, and adults aboard the fishing charter will learn how exciting sport fishing can be! This is what South Florida fishing is all…

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The West Palm Seafood Festival is a fun, family event for seafood lovers. The delicious foodie adventure is Saturday, February 12, 2022, and Sunday, February 13, 2022, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The West Palm Beach Seafood Festival is at the South Florida Fairgrounds, located at 9067 Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach.

The event is a seafood aficionado's dream come true. Delicious seafood is the main highlight of this festival and all things nautical. Drinks will also be available at a full-service bar to quench the thirst of guests enjoying food, live music, and entertaining rides.

Nautical retailers will offer exclusive merchandise and services. Artists and craftsmen will display their original works which will be available for…

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 Tiki Market is like a little escape to the islands disguised as a green market. This is a unique outdoor market will open Sunday, January 23, 2022, along the waterfront plaza at the Riviera Beach Marina Village. It is a celebration of the city’s cultural and historical connection to the Caribbean Islands, especially the Bahamas. The market features a mix of island inspired wares and foods.

Just follow the music! Vendors will be selling the food and merchandise of the islands and a DJ who will play the Soca, Calypso, Kompa and Rake ‘n’ Scrape – the latter being Bahamian music–that originated in the islands of the Caribbean. There is free on-site parking, and the market is also accessible by boat, water taxi and the Peanut Island Ferry, departing…

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If you are from Southeast Florida, you already know, but if you are new to the area, one of the best ways to enjoy the area is by eating what the locals eat...FISH! Saving the best for last, here are the top 5 fish to eat in Southeast Florida!

5. Grouper

Grouper is the most common up-sell on a dinner menu from mahi-mahi. They have delicious lean white meat with a distinct yet mild flavor, large flakes, and a firm texture. Gag grouper (or black grouper), as well as red grouper, are the most widely distributed in Florida, and goliath and Nassau grouper are protected from harvest in Florida waters. Grouper is usually speared by divers or caught drift fishing over a reef offshore with baits near the bottom. For current recreational regulations,…

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Palm Beach County announced the temporary bridge closure of the Donald Ross Road bridge. The Donald Ross Bascule Bridge crosses the Intracoastal Waterway at Mile Marker 1009.3 with high vertical clearance of thirty-five feet and ninety feet of horizontal space in the center span. The bridge has a restricted opening schedule, opening on the hour and half-hour. 

The bridge intersects Ellison Wilson Road and Donald Ross Road.  Have you ever wondered why those names? Fun fact...both Wilson and Ross were local men who would grow up and serve in the United States military. A memorial was dedicated to Donald Ross and Ellison Wilson, two of many World War II heroes. The actual memorial is located on the southeast corner of Donald Ross Road and Ellison…

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