The most anticipated time of year has come in southern Florida, sea turtle season. The turtles have come to lay their eggs and now the eggs are hatching. “The Biologist Beach Walk program is a unique opportunity for Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) in Juno Beach, educators to give the public insight into LMC’s research and conservation efforts.”

Attendees of the walks will get to learn about the different species of sea turtles, how they migrate, interact and nest on our beaches. The experienced biologists leading the tour teach guests inside tricks on how to spot nests will also teach guests and hatchlings where they will often get to see hatchlings. Beach Walks are offered every Wednesday and Sunday through August and registration is online only.…

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NPLD Mark your calendars for the National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, September 24 from 8:00am to 11:30am at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area (ONA). Projects include shoreline cleanup, staining the boardwalk (subject to weather) and pulling lovevine. No registration required.  Meet at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area's Northside parking lot (just off US Hwy1 on S. Beach Road).  The ONA designation was established by Congress primarily to protect unique scenic, scientific, educational, and recreational values. The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA is one of three sites afforded this designation, along with Oregon's Yaquina Head established by Congress in 1980 and California's Piedras Blancas Light Station…

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Every Thursday morning at the River Center is Starfish & Coffee Story Time. Enjoy stories about the sea and animals with songs, games and touch tanks. Starfish Story Time is perfect for little ones under the age of 7.

Starfish & Coffee Story Time is also a nice place for parents to relax with the other parents and a cup of coffee while the kids listen and learn. The kids can touch different animals in the touch tank to help educate in a fun and hands on way about the marine animals in our area.

No reservation is required and admission is free! Starfish & Coffee Story Time begins at 9:30am every Thursday morning. For more information please contact: rivercenter@loxahatcheeriver.org or call 561-743-7123. The Loxahatchee River Center is located at 805…

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The Town of Jupiter and Blueline Surf & Paddle Co. are teaming up to present the 2nd Annual Ocean Warrior Challenge! A day of SUP races for all ages and divisions. Come compete or be a spectator for an exciting afternoon with food, games, cash prizes and live music at the Jupiter Civic Center/Carlin Park on Sunday, September 11 starting at 7:30am with registration.   Who will be crowned the Ocean Warrior? The 8 mile paddle competition is scheduled to start the race at 8:00am. The Elite 6 mile paddle will run at 9:00am, followed by the Prone paddle race scheduled for 10am. A kids/special needs heat will begin at noon. Watch the exciting Junior Lifeguard Exhibition with run-swim-run prone race and more. All proceeds raised will be donated to…

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Photo Courtesy of Riviera Beach Maritime Academy

Palm Beach County divers have a new underwater landmark to discover. The new reef will honor a local three-time breast cancer survivor, Andrea Torrente. “Andrea's Reef”, a 60,000-pound mermaid honoring the valiant woman, has established a home just 3/4 miles east off the Lake Worth Inlet, submerged under 75 feet of water. The sculptures for the reef were deployed off Ocean Reef Park on Singer Island, August 11, 2016.

Thomas McDonald, sculptor, found the inspiration to model his mermaid after the local woman who has survived breast cancer. McDonald started work on his commissioned sculpture during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month last October. He said in a release, "I work at a women's health…

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The beginning of OPUS One wine can be traced to 1970 at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel in Hawaii. Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Rebert Mondavi met for the very first time and began their collaboration to merge old world and new world wine styles into one grand opus.Plans for the winery had been evolving between the two since the early 1970’s and the collaboration between Mondavi and Rothschild was announced in 1980.

Did you know that Baron Rothschild came up with the name Opus for the venture? Just two days later he added the second word, “One” and the new joint venture had a name – OPUS One. The term opus is defined as “a musical expression denoting the first masterwork of the composer”.

Did you know that the vines of OPUS One are planted five…

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On August 20th at the Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens will be the 5th Annual Loggerhead Marine Life Day. Enjoy interactive exhibits and demonstrations about your favorite sea creatures on this fun and educational afternoon. 

Marine Life Day is an all day event full of learning exhibits, games and lectures open to all who love turtles and sea life. The scientists at Loggerhead Marine Life Center (LMC) will give the lectures and open conversations and there will even be a special appearance by LMC’s beloved mascot, Fletch the turtle. This event is open to the public, welcomes people of all ages and is free of charge. Also, the Gardens Mall will donate a percentage of the day's total, logged shopping receipts to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center. For…

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South Florida living revolves around the water.  Residents and visitors love the north end of Palm Beach County for its abundance of waterways, ocean access, beaches, lakes and Loxahatchee River.  Palm Beach County is desperate need of more boat ramps and boat trailer parking space.  In particular, the northern end of the county has felt the shortfall of public access boat ramps and parking.  The county has now responded to the demand and more parking and ramps will be available.

Burt Reynold Park, Jupiter, is one of the busiest for boaters in the county.  Burt Reynolds Park West boat ramp will be closing after Labor Day. A $1 million construction contract is scheduled to begin work after the holiday. The improvement project will provide ample…

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Busch Wildlife Sanctuary

The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is an incredible safe haven for the wild animals of south Florida. Here you will find bald eagles, Florida panthers, red foxes, turtles, snakes, bobcats, owls and so much more. These stunning animals make their way to Busch if they have become injured or misplaced among a suburban area. The staff at Busch Wildlife prides themselves on taking great care of these creatures with a goal to get them back into their natural habitat. What makes its fun for kids and adults alike is the unique experience of being up close and personal with them.  Everyday there is a different activity-taking place at Busch Wildlife, from hikes, to scavenger hunts, kayak tours and bird watching. http://www.buschwildlife.org 

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andrew red harris

Local area foundation, the Andrew Harris Foundation received a significant donation from the No Shoes Reefs Project.  Jupiter resident, Andrew “Red” Harris, was a talented young man.  He was struck while snorkeling June 8, 2014.  This partnership between Building Conservation Trust, Coastal Conservation Associations’ National Habitat Program, and Country Superstar Kenny Chesney and ENGEL Coolers will be known as  the Andrew “Red” Harris No Shoes Reef project of 2016.

The foundation will donate 15 of the "lagoon coral head" modules to Palm Beach County for placement on the popular Phil Foster Park Snorkeling Trail.  There will be numbered plaques, which will help “snorkelers navigate the trail, avoid the channel and improve safety.”  This reef…

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