Loggerhead Marinelife Center biologists revealed the first leatherback sea turtle nest of 2016.  The experts suspect that this discovered nest is the first in Florida, possibly the first in the United States.  It was located approximately 100 feet south of the popular Juno Beach Pier.

The significance of locating the first leatherback sea turtle nest is that it signals all beach lovers, residents and visitors to be consciously aware of the possibility of other nests in the area.  Loggerhead Marinelife Center field operations manager, Adrienne McCracken said “this is especially important for Martin and Palm Beach counties, as they are the epicenter in the of leatherback nesting in the continental United States.”  She also stated, “We would like to…

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According to National Bridge Inventory statistics, the Town of Jupiter has 46 bridges!  Collectively the bridges average daily traffic of 1,137,448 vehicles and of that 94,108 of those vehicles are trucks.  That is an awful lot of traffic in our quaint little beach town.

One of the busiest bridges in the world is the George Washington Bridge, which links Manhattan to New Jersey by crossing over the Hudson River. The bridge has 14 lanes for motor vehicles and almost 102 million automobiles annually. The George Washington Bridge is 1,283 feet long of suspension and considered an engineering phenomenon. It is the world’s longest enclosed bridge with its lattice-steel towers rising 604 feet high above the water. The bridge now extends 4,760 feet…

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The Travel Channel, has long been one of the most respected travel and leisure magazines and its lists of “Best Of” Destinations are guides to the best places in the world.

The Travel Channel released a list of the “Best Florida Resorts” to visit and they are definitely worth traveling to. These lists have been long admired for their killer recommendations for fine hotels and getaways. You can rely on the Travel Channel for the best advice when it comes to your traveling needs. Travel Channel’s team of experts research and report on the best spots in the world to travel to based on categories like: romance, exotic opulence, best all inclusive resorts and even most bizarre.

Vacationers from all over the world travel to sunny south Florida for its year round…

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For a magical night beneath the stars and on the water, try one of Delray Beach’s Yacht Cruises. Experience a night out in Delray Beach in a whole new way as you cruise along the calm waters of the Intracoastal Waterway on the Lady Delray and the Lady Atlantic. 

Once you step on board one of these beautiful boats you may begin your night with your favorite cocktails and appetizers as you cruise past Delray Beach’s most famous real estate. The tours are two hours long and are narrated to give you an enriched experience. On some nights you might even see some dolphins or manatees on a Delray Beach Yacht Cruise. 

Operating since 2003, the cruises start from Veterans Park on East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach south to Boca Raton. There are also…

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One of the most anticipated art events in Palm Beach County is the humble yet exquisite Art Fest By the Sea. Put on by the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, the 20th Annual Art Fest By the Sea will certainly be an event to remember. 

Stretching for almost a mile along the beach road with endless views of the Atlantic Ocean, Art Fest by the Sea is an art celebration unlike any other done in true south Florida style. The festival will take place in Juno Beach from March 12th through the 13th from 10 am until 5 pm each day. Over 150 exhibitors will be making their way out to the show this year offering their one of a kind works for sale. You will see incredible art ranging in style from life sized and interactive sculptures, to photography, glass works,…

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Jonathan Dickinson State Park was named for a Quaker merchant from Port Royal, Jamaica. Jonathan Dickinson was born in 1663.  Dickinson was shipwrecked on the southeast coast of Florida in 1696.  He was traveling with his family, his slaves, other passengers, and crewmembers of the ship. Hostile Native American Indians captured them on the Jupiter coastline.

In his journal, Dickinson recounted his family’s encounter with the Native Americans and their 230-mile journey to St. Augustine. The party was held captive by Jobe ("Hoe-bay") Indians. Dickinson and his family, which included his wife, Mary, their six-month-old son, Jonathan, and his ten slaves, took route on the ship Reformation. The Reformation unintentionally separated from the other ships…

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Spring Break is busting out of its classroom doors with full throttle all over South Florida.
Students are stocking up on sunscreen and digging out their summer trunks to take on the spring break this month. College students have already started the invasion in Palm Beach County while public schools are off March 18-28th, 2016.

There are plenty of fun options to fill the sunny days, whether you are staying in town or just visiting!
 
Top three beaches in Palm Beach County to get sandy on:
John D. MacArthur State Park in Singer Island, Florida
Juno Beach Pier in Juno Beach, Florida
Coral Cove Park in Jupiter Island, Florida

Top three Waterfront Bars to hangout at:
Sailfish Marina in Palm Beach Shores, Florida
Guanabanas Restaurant in Jupiter, Florida
Old Key…

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The Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals come to the Jupiter community of Abacoa for spring training and each year flocks of people migrate to Abacoa’s Main Street.  Main Street is just adjacent to Roger Dean Stadium, and a pleasant area to walk and enjoy dinner al fresco.

There is a lot more to Abacoa than just spring training baseball.  This quaint, brick lined street hosts a variety of shops, restaurants and taverns.  Top places to eat in Abaco are plentiful ranging from brewery/pub to casual French bistro. 

Civil Society Brewing Company located at 1200 Town Center Drive, is a brewery and bar, which pours craft beer to spring training fans.  One of the owners of the brewery is a retired major league pitcher for the Miami Marlins, Chris…

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Sebastian Inlet is part of the east coast’s surfing epicenter and one of the biggest beach breaks on the Atlantic Coastline.  The inlet is located at the southern end of Sebastian Inlet State Park in Brevard County and Indian River County.  It is home to the largest concentration of surf shops and board builders.

Just north of Vero Beach, Palm Beach County,12 miles straight up U.S. Highway One, and 15 miles south of Melbourne, the Sebastian Inlet was originally cut in 1872.  It was known as Gibson’s Cut.  The settler, David Peter Gibson, attempted to open up a cut into the Atlantic Ocean.  He did not acquire title to the property where the digging took place until 1885.  At the time, the cut was only 260 feet wide and the distance was only 120…

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Loggerhead Marinelife Center will host TurtleFest on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  This daylong event is designed to introduce the public to the work that Loggerhead Marinelife Center does.  TurtleFest focuses on promoting conservation through an up close interaction with threatened and endangered sea turtles.  The festival will feature educational presentations, beautiful art, shopping, games, crafts, rock-climbing wall, gymnastics, giant slide, and live music.  There will also be various food and beverage from vendors offering delicious treats.  The main goal is to have people come to TurtleFest and learn about what they do to protect the oceans and the creatures that inhabit them and to understand the important role this…

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