Take me out to the ball game, buy me some peanuts, and Cracker Jack … Jupiter is so beautiful I will never come back! "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" is a classic song from 1908. “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” has become the unofficial anthem of American baseball. The song's chorus is traditionally sung during the middle of the seventh inning of a baseball game. Fans generally sing along, and at ballparks, the words "home team" are replaced with the team’s name.

Jupiter is home to the Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. The stadium is located at 4751 Main Street, in Abaco, Jupiter. Roger Dean Stadium is celebrating its 25 Season Celebration. Since opening in 1998, Roger Dean, named after the legendary local car dealer, has been the Spring Training home of…

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Bring the family out for a fun outdoor family experience. Scheduled for August 5, 2022, is Family Night Hike at Riverbend Park! Riverbend Park is a 680 acre preserve in the Town of Jupiter. The park is an ideal destination for hikers who want a taste of the wilds of South Florida.

The preserve has nearly ten miles of interconnected trails. The trails make up the trail network, engineered, broad walkways of compacted limestone and an additional seven miles of equestrian trails afford a more natural surface. You cannot get lost as all the trails are clearly marked and there are stations with trail maps.

This will be a night hike through the trails led by Lake Worth Waterkeeper, Reinaldo Diaz. There is an abundance of wildlife to be spotted. Hikers…

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As Jupiter residents hit their stride for summer 2022 with bikini body goals, why not spend a peaceful day outdoors by the beach with friends and family? Carlin Park, located at 740 South State Route A1A in Jupiter, plays host to JoJo’s Farmers Market on the fourth Saturday of every month. Check out the list of vendors here and prepare your shopping list.

JoJo’s Farmer’s Market will be celebrating its one-year anniversary. They opened on July 31, 2021, and have been a successful, sustainability market! Visit JoJo’s Farmers Market for all your wellness and grocery needs. The next market is scheduled for Saturday, July 23, 2022, between 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.

The farmer’s market will feature food trucks, produce, ceviche, coffee beans, zero waste home…

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The food truck craze is still on. Check out these free and family-friendly events in Palm Beach County where you can purchase food and enjoy the community. This unique dining experience offers everything from classic funnel cakes to authentic Mexican food and unique takes on street food. 

Be sure to verify the events through their website links before you go, just in case of any last-minute cancellations or weather-permitting information. Check out some of these restaurants on wheels. 

Boca Raton

Tasty Tuesdays 5 p.m. Tuesdays at the amphitheater in West Boca Raton. The amphitheater is located at 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton 33498. For more information please visit the website or call 561-966-7043. 

Wellington

Events with food…

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Have you always wanted to learn how to wakeboard but did not know where to start? Wakeboarding is a 30-year-old water sport with origins in both water skiing, surfing, and snowboarding. Learn this exciting watersport in West Palm Beach at SHARK PARK 561. The cable watersports park is located at 1440 Eshleman Trail in West Palm Beach.

When first invented in Australia in the 1980s, wakeboarding was originally named skurfing and used binding less hand-made boards designed specifically for the sport. These days, skurfing has died off with the introduction of wakeboarding, which uses bindings. In wakeboarding, the rider is fastened to a board and towed behind boat at speeds of around thirty miles per hour.

An experienced rider can ride the surface of…

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For two weeks, Floridians across the state will be able to save money by taking advantage of this tax free shopping holiday on the purchase of select items for the new 2022 school year. Palm Beach County shoppers will have the opportunity to take advantage of savings on eligible purchases of apparel, school supplies, and electronic devices like laptops, desktops, and tablets. The Florida Back to School sales tax holiday is July 25 to August 7, 2022, when there will be no state sales tax on qualifying items. Students and non-students are welcome to purchase tax-exempt items.

In Florida, state sales taxes are 6 percent or $6 for every $100 spent. Individual qualifying items must be within designated price limits.There is no limit on eligible…

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Happy hour-loving amigos in Palm Beach County mark your calendar for blue agave-drenched libations on National Tequila Day, July 24, 2022. Did you know that tequila dates to 1000 BC? During that time, Indigenous Mexican tribes would grow and ferment agave. As we know it today, tequila will not get produced until the mid-1600s. There are no rules to celebrating National Tequila Day. People should have fun during the holiday but be responsible at the same time. It is essential that safe driving practices are promoted when consuming alcohol, such as Uber.

Here are four day-to-night holiday drinking destinations you can celebrate in Palm Beach County. 

City Cellar in The Square will be presenting its spirited Mezcalita ($13), loaded with Espolon…

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Palm Beach County offers lots of green markets. Green markets are open-air marketplaces for farm products and other goods. We all care about the planet and sustainable resources. Green markets are increasingly popular as people become concerned with environmental issues, and they want to spend their money in a way that is kinder to the planet and a healthier alternative. Visit one of the local area markets and see what it is all about! 

Palm Beach Gardens

Gardens Greenmarket is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays at City Hall, 10500 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. Events include live entertainment on July 24, 2022, Reggie on Sax, and on July 31, 2022,  Jakob Takos. No pets are allowed. Information is online here.

West Palm Beach

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The City of Boynton Beach hosts a fun family event called the “First Friday @ 5 Concert”. Mark your calendars for the next first Friday of the month concert on August 5th, 2022. The event is filled with food trucks, eco-friendly kids’ activities, live music, and much more. 

This month's free family-friendly concert will feature the Stray Dog Band. The event is geared toward guests of all ages. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets and enjoy the fresh air and fun from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. 

For more information on the “First Friday @ 5 Concert” event series, please call 561-742-6038 or visit their website here.

 

 

 

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There is flower art to be found in a Palm Beach Gardens space. Within the Palm Beach County Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive in Palm Beach Gardens is "Garden Gate" by Garth Edwards. The Palm Beach County Art in Public Places program allows projects to come about. The program is managed by the Facilities Development and Operations Department of Palm Beach County. 

At the Gardens Library is an installation designed and fabricated by artist Garth Edwards, “Garden Gate” is inspired by Palm Beach Gardens' early vision of the town becoming a "Garden City". The mission of the program is to provide art which will compliment public buildings and parks. Garth’s design and color palette complement the library's interior design and architectural…

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