The Town of Palm Beach is an incorporated town in Palm Beach County separated from the mainland by the Intracoastal waterways and the Atlantic Ocean. The island of Palm Beach is home to many luxurious hotels, mansions, landmarks, restaurants and shopping. In 2018, Bloomberg ranked Palm Beach in the Top 30 of America’s 100 Richest Places.

The island and community was established by Henry Flagler’s two luxury resort hotels, The Breakers and the Royal Poinciana Hotel where movie stars and aristocrats came to spend their time and Palm Beach was considered America’s first resort destination. Flagler himself built in 1902 a Beaux-Arts mansion for him and his wife which they called Whitehall. Whitehall today is known as The Flagler Museum and is open to the…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting their Lighthouse Story Time and Crafts for Kids on Tuesday, March 5th.

The event will take place under the Lighthouse Seminole Chickee Hut for story time and craft activities about Florida’s History, animals, people and local plants, and the Lighthouse Keepers. The event is aimed for children 8 years old and younger. The children are asked to bring a small blanket or picnic mat for the event.

The program is free and lasts approximately 45 minutes. You are asked to arrive 10 minutes prior to the event for check in. The event starts at 10:30 am and the space is limited to 25 children. Click here to RSVP and reserve your child’s spot before this upcoming Friday, March 1st.

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting their reoccurring Hike Through History this weekend.

The 2-mile journey includes hiking through the 120 acres of the Lighthouse Natural Conversation Area to learn about nature and the history of the iconic Jupiter site and Lighthouse. The historic site is just one of three natural sites in the United States and is protected by the Bureau of Land Management’s National Conversation Land Programs.

This Saturday, March 2nd at 8:30 am the Lighthouse is hosting the event. The hike welcomes children and adults to join in. Children ages 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult, and the minimum age for children is 5 years old.

Guest who attend are asked to wear hiking gear such as hiking footwear, hat,…

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Hobe Sound is a small unincorporated area located just north of Jupiter in Martin County. The small area is centrally located on Florida’s Atlantic Coast and has some of the most beautiful beaches, championship golf courses, parks, nature spots, schools and great shops and restaurants. In fact, Hobe Sound has the highest point above sea level in South Florida. Hobe Mountain located in the Jonathan Dickinson State Park is 86 feet above sea level.

Nestled along SE Dixie Highway and Bridge Road are some of the best local restaurants and shops and boutiques in the area. Some of the popular restaurants include Taste, The Courtyard Grill, and Harry and the Natives. Locals shops and boutiques along SE Dixie Highway include Juno Shoe Girl, Posh Pineapple, J.…

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Join the Loggerhead Marinelife Center this Friday night for their special Astronomy Night series. Due to the popularity, the research and rehabilitation center has added this event to their calendar every month.

Astronomy Night is based on the activity in the nights sky. During the night you’ll get a chance to learn about the planets and the stars. The series will also include information about the sky’s glow and touch lightly on pollution. The main goal of the night is to promote and increase the awareness of our impact on the environment.

The event will start tomorrow Friday, February 22nd at 6:30 pm and continue until around 9 pm. The night will begin with a seminar led by the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches that will highlight the current…

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This Friday join the River Center in Jupiter for an exciting family-friendly adventure, the Sandbar and Seashell Family Boating tour and Snorkeling Exploration.

Climb onboard the Osprey boat for a fun trip on the Loxahatchee River. Here you’ll be able to hunt for seashells, snorkeling and get some sunshine, while docking at the sandbar. Make sure to bring plenty of sunscreen, water, snacks and snorkeling gear. Guests will be getting on and off the boat at several times through the day.

The boat will launch this Friday, February 22nd from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Burt Reynold’s Park off of US Highway 1 in Jupiter. Registration is required because of limited space. Click here to register. The cost is $20 dollars for kids and $30 dollars for adults.

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The MacArthur State Park in North Palm Beach is the only state park in Palm Beach County. The state park preserves the natural heritage of the subtropical coastal habitat in Southeast Florida.

MacArthur Park is nestled along the Atlantic Ocean on a barrier island and houses several rare or endangered tropical and coastal plant species. The park stretches nearly two miles of the sandy beach. Activities include swimming, bird watching, surfing, fishing, and snorkeling in the clear blue waters.

This upcoming Saturday, February 23rd the park is hosting their 2019 Inaugural Ball. The ball benefits the Natural Science Education Programs that are held several times a year at the park. The event is taking place at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach…

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach is preparing to release another sea turtle, named Aquaman back into the ocean this Thursday, February 21st.

Aquaman is a large juvenile green sea turtle that was found in the Lake Worth Lagoon in North Palm Beach in January 2018. The sea turtle arrived at the research and rehabilitation center with a fishing line entangled around its left front flipper. The Center carefully removed the line and the wound was treated with a therapeutic laser and some honey. The sea turtle also received antibiotics and was monitored closely throughout the last year.

Thursday, Aquaman will be released back into the ocean. Activities for the release will start at 10:30 am, where the center will explain the history and journey…

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The countdown is on for the annual Jupiter Seafood Festival coming to Carlin Park this Saturday and Sunday.

Come and enjoy two-days of live entertainment, music from local bands, nautical vendors, kid’s activities and entertainment, food, drinks, and of course some of the best fresh seafood from a variety of local food vendors.

The Jupiter Seafood Festival started in 2012 and has been a huge success every year. The festival brings some of the best seafood and is known as one of the best seafood festivals in the area. On Saturday, you’ll have a chance to participate in the Cornhole Tournament and possibly bring home the $1000-dollar grand prize. The tournament starts at 11 am and costs $50 dollars per team to join. The tournament is divided into 3…

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The Riverwalk in Jupiter is a recreational pathway that runs along the Intracoastal waterway from north of the Jupiter Inlet to the Jupiter Natural Ridge Area. The multiple use area is approximately 2.5 miles long and travels through residential area, commercial areas, marinas and waterfront parks.

All who visit can enjoy a nice walk, run or bike ride and enjoy the view along the way. In the morning or evening you can see string rays, manatees, and a variety of fish and birds including Ospreys.

The Riverwalk provides access to the Jupiter Yacht Club Marina where views of the Intracoastal and marina are, in addition to shopping at local retail stores and restaurants located in the marina area. Continue North, heading towards Harbourside Place, the main…

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