Summer is officially over but it can be extremely warm in Palm Beach County even after summer is over. One must drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Frozen umbrella drinks or ice-cold brews do not count.  Just good old h2o, agua, water. A simple life force. We know that water is essential to good health, yet requirements vary individual to individual. So, how much water is enough?

The amount of water you need to intake depends on many factors. The factors include your health, how active you are and where you live.  To function appropriately, the body must replenish its water supply by ingesting drinks and foods that encompass water. The Mayo Clinic reported, “Every day you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel…

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The Loxahatchee River Center, located at 805 N. U.S. Highway One in Jupiter presents “Science with Sam”. The program is on select Wednesdays from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm.  Join the Loxahatchee River Center Scientist Sam for different science activities for our Kindergarten through 5th grade aged children. Activities will include garden exploration and hand-on opportunities with wildlife. Each month has a different theme pertaining to the Loxahatchee River area.

Upcoming themes for September and October are as follows:

  9/15 - Sharks

  9/22 - Wonders of Water

  9/29 - Weather Watchers

10/13 - Reptiles and Amphibians

10/20 – Bones & Teeth (Offsite Location-Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area)

10/27 – Creepy Crawlies

The…

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Palm Beach County and Martin County seaside beach towns have made the list for the "50 Best Beach Towns To Live In" according to WalletHub. The survey and study was conducted last year.  The survey compared and rated beach towns across the United States.  Residents of the Palm Beaches know we have beautiful, white sand beaches and crystal clear blue waters.

Every coastal town has its own set of pros and cons, yet each one is unique in and of itself.  The ratings for the list were comprised  of six distinct categories. The categories were weather, safety, affordability, education, health, and quality of life. The towns and cities ranged in population and most cities and towns on the list are in the state of California or Florida. Palm Beach County and…

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Jupiter has some of the most beautiful dive spots in the state. The gulf stream is right off our coastline and great for fishing and diving. Palm Beach County has more than 30 artificial reefs with more being added all the time. These reefs are built from various materials such as rock, heavy gauge steel structures, prefabricated modules, and of course sunken ships.

Southeast Florida offers adventure in a world rich in history, rich in natural beauty, and rich in spectacular treasures, above and below the unspoiled sea. Take a dive and see a whole new world awaiting you. Local artificial reefs attract more than 350 species of fish, 5 species of sea turtles as well as rays, eels and sharks that make their homes along the many miles of reef lines.

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Turn an ordinary Thursday night turn into a tropical evening on the water. Head over to the Sailfish Marina on Singer Island. Taking place each Thursday evening from 6:00pm -9:00pm.  The marina turns into a music infused, sultry oasis for the weekly Sunset Celebration.  This event is free to attend and takes place year-round. It is perfect for the whole family.

Enjoy a variety of unique creations by local artists. Stroll through the marina and shop the treasures like sea glass jewelry, silver works, hand-carved wooden sculptures, pottery, paintings and more.

When hunger strikes, make your way to the restaurant or enjoy food from a variety of vendors along the way including conch fritters, grouper dogs, refreshing cocktails and more.

During…

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Southeast Floridians can find quick and easy ways to lower your blood pressure. Living near the beach can facilitate maintaining blood pressure levels. Variations of blood pressure readings throughout the day is a normal thing. However, if the fluctuations are too high and uncontrolled, it could be threatening to your health. It is important that you always keep your blood pressure in check. Sometimes you can avoid medications to control your blood pressure.

There are a couple quick and easy tips for lowering your blood pressure. Always follow the advice of a medical professional first and foremost.

Drink Water:

One of the simplest ways to keep your blood pressure in check is by keeping yourself hydrated. Water is a natural cure for blood…

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The State of Florida offers a way for residents to contribute to a causes close to their heart through specialty license plates. The plan to use a specialty license plate to build a billion-dollar fund for state park repairs now includes additional tags for veterans, Biscayne Bay, and Margaritaville.  The specialty plates offer Palm Beach County residents an opportunity to adorn their cars with their favorite causes.

Along the way the plan to boost funds for state parks became an opportunity to pick up proposed plates for veterans, environmental causes, disease awareness and other causes to gain support.  The Park’s system wants the funds to restore seabeds and trails.  As well as to revitalize ecosystems and animal habitats and renovate welcome…

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Visit the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum for a screaming good time and spectacular evening view of a full moon from atop of the Jupiter Lighthouse! The next full moon is August 22, 2021, and it is called a Sturgeon Moon.  The Full Moon in August is named after North America's largest fish, the lake sturgeon. Other names for this Full Moon include Grain Moon, Green Corn Moon, Fruit Moon, and Barley Moon.

This adventure makes a fabulous date night too.  – purchase online. The tour is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm. Tour time is approximately 60 minutes and guests must check-in 15 minutes prior to tour. Tours are limited and if you are not fully vaccinated, please continue to wear a mask while you visit. Tours are weather permitting. In the event…

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Did you get sunburned in Palm Beach County or elsewhere?  Did you go to the beach, out on the boat, or in the pool and you didn’t bring the sunscreen?  Bet it was cloudy outside and what were the chances you would need sun protection and now you look like a “lobster”.

Getting “fried” is a rookie blunder that even a long time Southeast Floridians make occasionally.  Clouds do not completely block off the sun’s UV rays. You are at greater risk to get sunburned on a cloudy day than on a sunny day because you are not as aware of being exposed to the sun. Always check the UV Index before you head out on your outdoor activities.

The best sunburn remedies maybe in your cabinets at home.

1. Anti-Inflammatories:

The redness associated with sunburns…

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The little beach town of Hobe Sound has quite a few interesting elements you may not known about. Of course, it is well known for Jupiter Island, Home of some of the wealthiest of wealthy, as well as its gorgeous Atlantic Ocean coastline. But delve a little further into the history of the quaint small town and discover what surprises exist!

Here are 3 interesting facts about beautiful Hobe Sound:

In the early 1900s, Hobe Sound was also known as "Olympia" because the 12,000 acres of the Gomez Spanish Land [land in Hobe Sound granted by Spain to Don Eusebio Gomez for his "services to the crown"] was bought by the Olympia Improvement Corp. with the goal to create a Greek town where movies could be filmed and produced. They built a Greek-style…

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