The Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge is a beautiful coastal refuge in Hobe Sound, Florida. Established September 30, 1969, the refuge has been a sanctuary to an abundance of wildlife from birds to deer, to marine life like turtles and dolphins for quite some time. 

Spanning a total of 1000 acres, the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge is divided by the Indian River Lagoon. It divides the refuge into a 735-acre piece of land and a 300-acre piece of land. The 735-acre parcel is on the Jupiter Island side and it is a haven for sea turtles. It creates a gentle estuary away from the ocean where turtles can nest and reproduce. The 300-acre parcel is a sand pine scrub environment that houses some of the most uncommon terrain in the nation. The sand pine…

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Mark your calendar. The 2nd Hang 20 Surf Dog Classic is set for August 27, 2016. Once more Jupiter comes together, emphasizing just why this little beach town is as unique as the people who call it home. Canines and crowds alike will enjoy a day full of doggie surfing, food, live music, retail vendors, and good company. Ocean Magic supports Hang 20 Surf Dog Classic and Furry Friends Adoption and Clinic, a no kill shelter. It is an event like no other. To learn more about the event visit http://www.furryfriendsadoption.org/


2nd Annual Hang 20 Surf Dog Classic
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Carlin Park’s Civic Center

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World Ocean Day Celebrate World Oceans Day at Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center. They are offering half price admission for their daily programs of Stingray Feeding, Sea Turtle Talk, and Gamefish Feeding. Make it a day of family-friendly fun!   World Oceans Day provides a unique opportunity to honor, help protect, and conserve the world’s oceans. Healthy world oceans is critical to our survival. Within our one ocean, there are five distinct oceans: the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean, and Southern Ocean. They generate most of the oxygen we breathe, help feed us, regulate our climate, provides sea-lanes for international trade, and provide limitless inspiration! World Oceans Day is a global day of ocean celebration for a better…

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Considered one of the finest hotels in south Florida is the Boca Raton Resort and Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort. With its lavish appointments, indulgent stays and beachfront location it’s no wonder this resort is one of the top resorts in Palm Beach County. 

Something that makes this resort so special is that it offers a variety of lodging options as well as offering its guest the chance to purchase a club membership. 

The Boca Raton Resort and Spa Staying Options: 

The iconic Cloister features details with origin in 1926 when Addison Mizner drew the plans for this resort. The Cloister building boasts remarkable Spanish-Mediterranean architecture and old-world charm. The Cloister has been described as “old world meets modern luxury.”

The…

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New for 2016 is a schedule of fun, adventurous and educational events put on by the Florida Coastal Office called ECO-ADVENTURES. This schedule of educational tours and field exploration studies take place at different locations around the state of Florida. 

The Florida Coastal Office is excited to offer these adventures in hopes that local Floridians and tourists will have a fun way to learn all about the intriguing history and delicate ecosystems that are housed here in the sunshine state. Participants of the tours will see the native wildlife and plants.  

These journeys take partakers on life changing adventures like kayaking journeys, catamaran sails, snorkeling explorations, wading trips into the water and educational boat tours. All of the…

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World Turtle Day was founded in 2000 and is sponsored by American Tortoise Rescue (ATR). It was started to increase respect and knowledge for the world’s oldest creature. These animals have been around for more than 200 million years but are disappearing quickly due to their loss of habitat and pet trade. The day was created to increase knowledge and respect for the turtles and tortoises, and to encourage human action to help them survive, thrive and to ensure that they are protected.

Turtles face a variety of threats in their everyday lives. Many turtle species are decreasing in the wild due to habitat loss and poaching for food and the exotic pet trade. There are a lot of reasons as to why the turtles need our help. Every year hundreds of…

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For a limited time at the Loxahatchee River Center in Jupiter are several life-sized replicas of some of the native sharks that live in our Floridian waters. 

This special exhibit-taking place at the center features a life-sized replica of an 8-foot bull shark, a lemon shark and a nurse shark that you can get up close and personal with. Also, on display at the Loxahatchee River Center are a beautiful series of photos of sea turtles, sharks, dolphins and a variety of other native marine creatures. Each year, over 25,000 visitors make their way to the Loxahatchee River center to learn about our local ecosystems and their plants and animals. 

This interesting shark display that is currently at the river center will teach…

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The Red Reef Park offers 67 acres of pristine, oceanfront preserve right in the heart of Boca Raton, Florida. The park offers residents and guests a breath of fresh air! There are no high-rises along the Red Reef beaches, so you really feel like you’re back to basics. 

Things To Do In Red Reef Park

  • Snorkeling: You won’t need a boat to get out to the reefs! Beautiful, tropical reefs are abundant here in Red Reef Park and you can swim to them from the beach! These rock and reef outcroppings are teaming with vibrant reef fish, sea fans, corals, turtles, eels and even dolphins. 
  • Swimming: Lifeguards are on duty year round at Red Reef from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm so you know you swim safely. 
  • Fishing: One of the most popular pastimes at the park is…

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You know an event must a good when it returns every week by popular demand! This is true with the Sunset Celebration put on every Thursday by the Sailfish Marina on Singer Island. 

As the sun sets each Thursday night, the Sunset Celebration kicks off with amazing live music flowing through the air, pelicans flying overhead and tropical drinks flowing. You and your family or friends can peruse the works of local artisans like handmade jewelry, blown glass art, sculptures, and pottery and more all against the backdrop of the tranquil marina and waters. 

Admirers of art, artisans, locals and tourists come from all over to see what the Sunset Celebration has to offer each week. After you have enjoyed walking the docks looking at what each vendor has to…

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Green Cay Wetlands and Nature Center

Green Cay Wetlands and Nature Center in Boynton Beach is a gorgeous, big park offering tons of opportunity for outdoor adventure. The park is centered on nature and offers a 1.5-mile boardwalk that you are allowed to bike on. The boardwalk hovers over the native wetlands and while on it you can see some amazing Floridian wildlife you may have never seen in person. From bobcats to alligators to birds of prey, you won’t want to miss this park experience. The park also features an indoor educational center with animal exhibits, a lecture hall and a gift shop.

Size: 100 acres
Location: 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday from 9 am-3 pm; boardwalk open daily from 7 am-sunset
Contact: 561-966-7000

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