On Friday, December 13th, Pura Vida Divers is spreading holiday cheer SCUBA style. The premiere dive shop on Singer Island welcomes you to mingle with the dive community, eat good food, and have the chance to win some exciting raffle prizes.

Each person who shows up will receive a raffle ticket, and you can earn extra raffle tickets by donating Toys For Tots! Prizes include a Year of FREE Dive Charters, an Atomic BC 2, an Oceanic Veo 2.0 Dive Computer, a 5,000 Cubic Foot Fill Card, and so much more!

Will you join the fun? RSVP here: info.pvd@puravidadivers.com or 561-840-8750. Check out pics from last year’s party here.

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This Saturday, November 30th, Florida residents and visitors have the chance to fish without the need for a saltwater fishing license. If you’ve been wondering what all the buzz is about, but you haven’t had the chance to purchase your fishing license, grab pole and some tackle from one of the many local tackle shops in the area and give it a shot.

This day is part of eight total license-free fishing days the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission offers each year when anglers are not required to have a fishing license to participate.

All bag limits, closed areas and size restrictions apply on these dates. To learn more, visit MyFWC.com/License. For fishing regulations and tips, visit MyFWC.com/Fishing.

To renew or purchase a fishing…

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Known as one of the prettiest fish on a Florida reef, parrotfish have vibrant patterned scales of green, blue, purple, yellow, and red. If you’re diving on one of our local natural or artificial reefs, you’re bound to see a few of these gentle beauties grazing on the bottom.

While being beautiful should be reason enough not to bring a parrotfish home for dinner, many people bring home parrotfish to keep in their aquarium for this same reason. However, there are many reasons we must leave this gorgeous grazer in the ocean!

Parrotfish spend up to 90% of their day eating algae and dead coral- basically cleaning the reef! This is so important, because without their help, reefs would be smothered by growth and die.

To top it off, after eating all of…

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There is always plenty to do in and around Jupiter, Florida!

Below is a list of fun events for the whole family this weekend, 11/22/2019 - 11/24/2019.


Friday, November 22nd

Drive a Supercar in Palm Beach

Location: Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter

Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm

 

Pineapple Festival

Location: Downtown Jensen Beach

Time: 6pm to 11pm

 

Colt Ford Concert

Location: Abacoa Amphitheatre, Jupiter

Time: 6:30pm to 10:00pm

 

 

Saturday, November 23rd

Rolex Tournament of Champions

Location: PGA National Resort & Spa – Champion & Fazio Golf Courses, Palm Beach Gardens

Time: 7:30am to 9:00pm

 

Kids Fishing Program

Location: Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach

Time: 9:00am…

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Since Florida has such coastal diversity, from the western tip of the panhandle, down to the Southernmost point in Key West, then up the east coast to Jupiter, Stuart, St. Augustine, and all the way to Amelia Island on the border with Georgia, we have the best recreational fishing in the country. From grouper to wahoo, kingfish to tripletail, the best tasting fish in Florida are some of the best tasting in the whole world! A large part of truly experiencing everything Florida has to offer is eating what the locals eat: FISH! So, without further ado, here are the top 10 best fish to eat in Florida!

an example of one of the best fish sandwiches in Florida


10. Kingfish

Some may wonder why Kingfish even made this list, but the truth is that South Florida consumes a ridiculous amount of it. Also known as…

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The holidays are fast approaching and luckily for us here in South Florida there is plenty of great attractions and sightseeing spots for you to bring your loved ones. Whether you have guests visiting or visiting the area yourself, here are some of the best attractions in Palm Beach County.

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum:
Since the lighthouse opened to the public in 1973, visitors and locals have been able to learn about the history of the area and the historic lighthouse. After checking out the museum and the lighthouse grounds, visitors are allowed to climb the 105 steps to the top of the lighthouse tower to see some of the best views in Palm Beach County. Tours are open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New…

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Nestled in a small shopping plaza on the pristine, white sand beaches of Singer Island with souvenir shops, sandwich shops and restaurants is Santana Cigars, 2527 Beach Court, Singer Island.  Santana Cigars is an artisan cigar shop. The intimate cigar bar however they don't sell liquor but offer an artisan cigar experience worth trying.

Owned by Jesi and Fidel Santana, 5th generation cigar rollers, the store sells only the cigars they make in the Dominican Republic. Fidel is a knowledgeable “master cigar roller” who has been involved since the age of 9.  Santana family's many cigar projects, ranging from Florida, Las Vegas, the DR and even Massachusetts.  It isn’t very large, and unlike other cigar bars, it doesn’t have oversized leather chairs,…

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On the third Saturday of every month, a large group from Blue Friends and the public get together and hosts their monthly Beach Clean Up.

The Beach Clean Up takes place along the beaches of Juno Beach. The Clean Up last approximately an hour and you are asked to bring gardening gloves, buckets and sun protection to help participate.

Following the Beach Clean Up, there will be a light breakfast sponsored by Whole Foods Market in Palm Beach Gardens and complimentary coffee by Oceana Coffee.

The Beach Clean Up’s are to help to keep our beaches clean that thousands of sea turtles gather and nest along the shores of Juno Beach. By keeping the beaches clean, the sea turtle nests and sea turtles can stay strong and heathy.

Beach Clean Up Details:
When: Saturday,…

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Join the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum for their Annual Rendezvous at the Light fundraiser to help benefit the lighthouse.

The annual waterfront fundraiser is back for another year and this year the event plans to be better than ever. The fundraiser is the biggest fundraiser held at the Jupiter Lighthouse and the proceeds go towards helping to lighthouse run and operate, help to preserve the heritage site and help to promote more educational programs.

Top area restaurants and breweries get together for one night to bring delicious food and drinks to the event. In addition to the great food and drinks, there will be a spectacular silent auction, live music and entertainment and much more.

Tickets are required to attend the event and are $100 dollars…

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 If you have been to the beach lately, you've probably seen the incredible amount of seaweed washed up on our coastline. South Florida is currently experiencing substantial amounts of seaweed beaching up on the coastline. Due to this influx of seaweed, Palm Beach County has taken the initiative to protect turtle season and keep locals happy.

On the north end of the county, researchers at Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach, are keeping an eye on it, making sure it doesn’t negatively impact nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings. The influx of seaweed is called sargassum and occurs naturally. Blooms that are happening offshore, and getting pushed onto the beaches, it is all based on winds and tides and surf.  When the area experiences storms, it…

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