Renowned as one of the best places to take your kids and families to during the summer is the Ocean Inlet Park in Boynton Beach. Locals love this park for much more than its crystal clear waters, soft sandy beaches and breathtaking views. 

Local families and residents saying that the park offers plenty of shaded tables for picnics, clean restrooms, clean beaches, a marina, day slip, playgrounds and showers. Guests van enjoy 24 hour parking access for both the recreational area and the fishing area. There will be no fishing or surfing allowed in the guarded swimming area which creates safe and fun environments for everyone at the beach. 

Ocean Inlet Park is a beautiful oceanfront park in Boynton Beach, Florida. With over 600 feet of beach frontage in…

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  turtle Loggerhead Marinelife Center will come to life in the Grand Court at The Gardens Mall. Turtle lovers will enjoy an interactive afternoon focusing on their favorite reptile at the fifth annual Loggerhead Marinelife Day on Saturday, August 20 from 11:00am to 4:00pm. There will be presentations on turtles and marine life that are both fun and educational. The exhibition will feature different interactive stations based on research, rehabilitation, education and conservation themes. There will be a special appearance by Loggerhead Marinelife Center's mascot, Fletch. The event is open to the public at no charge. The Gardens Mall will donate a percentage of the day's sales logged at the Information Desk back to Loggerhead Marinelife…

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Looking for a little history lesson?  Embark on a guided tour of local Palm Beach area towns.  Excursions like these are offered in most areas that highlight local area landmarks and given with historical narrations.

Get to know downtown West Palm Beach outdoors by engaging in a Segway tour.   Palm Beach Segway Tours  is ranked #1 Tour & Thing to Do in West Palm Beach on TripAdvisor and awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 5 years in a row. If a Segway is not your way to tour, try the Diva Duck Amphibious Tours.  Nose-dive into the Intracoastal on a vessel made for the water and the streets.  Be prepared for lots of laughs because of clichéd jokes and an enjoyable family time.

Historical Palm Beach can be toured by signing up for an…

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  dog Mark your calendar! The 2nd Hang 20 Surf Dog Classic is set for August 27, 2016 at Carlin Park in Jupiter. Furry Friends, a no-kill shelter and clinic in Jupiter, will be hosting this family event that features live music, kids’ activities, food, vendors and dogs catching waves. The surfing begins at 8:30 a.m., with four heats; small, medium and large dogs, and a stand-up surfboard heat. You can register your pooch online at FurryFriendsAdoption.org. Space is limited.   The schedule for Hang 20 Surf Dog Classic is as follows:
¦ Beach registration: 7:45-8:30 a.m.
¦ Small dog surf heats: 8:30-9 a.m.
¦ Medium dog surf heats: 9-9:30 a.m.
¦ Large dog surf heats: 9:30-10 a.m.
¦ SUP dog surf heats: 10-10:30 a.m.
¦ Awards ceremony: 10:30-10:45 a.m.
¦…

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The National Association of Realtors data shows existing home sales ascended again in June 2016. They stated, “Existing home sales maintained their upward trajectory in June and increased for the fourth consecutive month.”

The National Association of Realtors, “The Voice for Realtors”, is the United States principal trade association. They represent 1.1. million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate.

“Palm Beach County’s housing market is scorching,” Ten-X, a company that has profound roots in technology and real estate, said in its report released earlier this week. Seasonally attuned home values are up 16.8 percent year-over-year, “the highest pace in the country.”

Palm Beach County has shoved its way…

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Witness a very rare opportunity; observe a sea turtle hatchling release.  Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) is one of Florida’s unique non-profit educational and entertaining destinations dedicated to ocean and sea turtle conservation. Their vision is, “to be recognized locally and internationally as the leading authority in sea turtle education, research, and rehabilitation.”

LMC is offering a program, which is available the entire month of August.  The program is a behind the scenes tour of the sea turtle rehabilitation-healing center and research facility located in Juno Beach. At the close of the tour, the group is escorted to the Juno Beach with a staff researcher.   At the beach, a Loggerhead staff member will release sea turtle hatchlings…

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A worthwhile stop for an afternoon outing is the John D. MacArthur Beach State Park. The park was established in 1989, and is the only state park in Palm Beach County. It is located between Riviera Beach and North Palm Beach. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is named for its previous owner, the philanthropist John D. MacArthur, who donated this treasure to be a public park and wished to preserve it for future generations to enjoy. The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation contributed additional funds to help develop the park and the Nature Center Facilities.

The Welcome and Nature Center is your best source of information regarding the park. The ranger will assist you in getting the most out of your visit. Programs and tours are given on…

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   lobster Years ago, the State of Florida created a short sportsman season to allow recreational divers to catch lobsters before the commercial lobster season begins. Lobster mini season is a highly anticipated event every year. When the official mini season kicks off, the coastal areas of Florida are flooded with lobster hunters trying to get their share of the bounty. The mini season is always the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July. This year the mini season falls on July 27th and 28th. It begins at 12:01 am on Wednesday and ends at 12:00 midnight on Thursday. The regular 8 month lobster season is August 6 through March 31.   There are several very important things to keep in mind before you go bug hunting. You will need to purchase a…

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Have you ever dreamed of learning more about sharks? There are over 400 species of sharks of all sizes, shapes and colors.  They live in very different habitats.  Some sharks even live beneath the ice in the Arctic Ocean.  South Floridians  love the beach and all what “salt life” encompasses.

Sharks are gentle and amazing creatures.  They sense smell and that tells them where to go for prey.  Humans kill millions of these prehistoric creatures every year.  Humans should love sharks.  You have a greater chance of being seriously injured by a cow or a car accident.

Most species of sharks never stop swimming.  They are always “on the go”.  They must continuously keep moving forward to extract oxygen from the water through their gills.  If they stop…

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The Stuart Boathouse has been restored to much more than a just a bar and restaurant it is a fantastic location to sit and enjoy the St. Lucie River. Every table in the restaurant has breathtaking views to match the delicious cuisine and live music. This year round restaurant offers the freshest cuts of steaks, seafood and sushi. Indulge in fantastic food and views on the Stuart waterfront. The Stuart Boathouse, 49 SW Seminole Street, Stuart, FL 33494.

Enjoy the elegant, yet relaxed atmosphere at Sailor’s Return, Seafood, Steaks and Spirits.  The thing that surpasses the great food served at this Stuart restuarant the unbelievable waterfront views. The 220-seat restaurant is nestled on the Sunset Bay Harbour and Marina. This is one of South…

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