West Palm Beach has continued the tradition of their annual Holiday in Paradise event that features the famous Sandi the Christmas Tree made entirely of sand. Sandi the tree is the world’s only 35-foot, 700-ton sand tree with hundreds of lights and sculptures carved into the sand. The South Florida tradition stands in the center of Sandi Land.

Sandi the tree, will be on display in near the water downtown at Flagler Park and will have a nightly light display until December 31st. The tree was lit and kicked off the holiday season during the weekly Clematis by Night Tree Lighting on November 29th.

The themes for this year’s Sandi Tree is Merry the Mermaid and will feature tropical tree carvings and a fun filled tropical scene during the holidays.

In…

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Palm Beach County has over 47 miles of Atlantic coastline with a warm tropical climate and plenty of restaurants to sit outside and enjoy the view. From beach bars, to elegant outdoor dining here are some of the best outdoor restaurants in the area.

Old Key Lime House in Lantana: Has been opened since 1889 and is reportedly known as the oldest waterfront restaurant in Florida. The restaurant serves its famous and award-winning Key Lime pie and delicious cocktails while you sit back and enjoy some of the best sunset views on the outdoor patio. The Old Key Lime House is located at 300 E. Ocean Avenue in Lantana.

Dune Dog in Jupiter: This causal outdoor beach style restaurant serves some of the best hot dogs, waffle fries, burgers, barbecue ribs…

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Head to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum next Wednesday, December 19th for their reoccurring Lighthouse Sunset Tour. 

Come tour the Lighthouse and see sunset views over Jupiter and the ocean. Guest who attend get to see and witness the Jupiter Light turn on as well as getting a tour of the Jupiter Lighthouse watch room to see how everything works.

The tour takes approximately 75 minutes and costs $20 dollars per person and $15 dollars for Lighthouse members. Reservations are required to attend and can be made by calling 561-747-8380 x 101 or by purchasing tickets online.

Tours are weather permitting, and children must be at least 48 inches tall to climb the lighthouse tower and be accompanied by an adult. There are 105 steps to climb up to…

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach is releasing Gavin the sea turtle back into the ocean this week. 

The large sub-adult loggerhead turtle was found in the intracoastal near Dubois Park in Jupiter with a hook attached to his skin near his front right flipper. The initial tests showed that the turtle suffered from starvation and anemia. The Marinelife staff administered vitamins, fluids and antibiotics to the injured sea turtle and nursed Gavin backed to health. The turtle will be fitted for a satellite transmitter to follow his movements after his release back into the ocean, along with other turtles that were previously release.

The release will be this Thursday, December 13th starting at 10:30 am with pre-release procedures. The release…

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Head to the Historic Dubois Home to hear the history of one of Jupiter’s pioneering families and to explore the park, which is one of Palm Beach County's hidden gems.

Not only is DuBois one of most beautiful parks in Palm Beach County, but it has also been the site of several archeological digs which have found artifacts as old as 6,000 years. Everyone is invited regardless of age and physical abilities

We suggest you wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle!

When: Thursday, December 13 from 9am – 10am.

Where: DuBois Park at the Jupiter Inlet.

Cost: Walk And Talk Event At Dubois Park is free!

Check-in will be at the bottom of the stairs of the DuBois Pioneer Home. The guided tour will begin at the top of the stairs of the DuBois…

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The 6th annual Surf Festival is happening this weekend in Delray Beach on Saturday, Dec 1st from 9 am to nightfall. Surf and Sup contest for all ages. Beach games for the kids. Relay races and the grand finale tug-of-war.


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It’s officially manatee season! From November 15th until March 31st, manatees begin moving south for warmer waters as air and water temperatures drop.

When the weather is cold, a majority of manatees can be found gathering in the warm water outflows of Florida Power & Light’s Eco-Discovery Center, Manatee Lagoon.

Manatees are considered one of Florida’s most important marine species whose behavior can alert researchers to the environment and habitat changes that may otherwise go unnoticed in Florida’s waterways.

Aside from their environmental impact, manatees are beloved marine mammals because of their gentle demeanor, their friendly faces, and their tendency to “socialize” with humans. Also known as “sea cows” because they eat grass or “sea…

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Time to wax the surfboard and get stoked for the 4th Annual Hang 20 Surf Dog Classic & Holiday Beach Bash in Jupiter.  Save the date, Sunday, November 25, 2018, and join us for the most fun-filled, talked-about FREE community event of the year as Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch brings surfing dogs and holiday-filled magic to Carlin Park Civic Center & Beach in Jupiter.  All the entertainment supports and showcases Furry Friends and the many homeless animals that Furry Friends rescues, rehabilitates, and re-homes every day!

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Exciting for both participants and spectators alike, dragon boat racing is one of the fastest growing aquatic sports in the world. In Tequesta, a co-ed team who call themselves Blazing Paddles welcomes memebers of all ages and walks of life to come try the fun sport for free.

The team urges that even though they’ve won numerous honors including a world record, most members have joined with zero paddling experience, and no equipment or experience is necessary to get started.

Started by Captain Will Murphy in 2003, Blazing Paddles has members from Hollywood all the way to Port St. Lucie who compete in dragon boat, canoe, and a variety in other water sports in the community. If you would like to give it a shot, all you have to do is have a good…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting a sunset tour on November 2st, 2018 at 5:00 pm. There’s no view quite like a Jupiter sunset from the top of the lighthouse, and participants get to witness the original light turning on to illuminate the night sky as well as an inside look at the interworkings of the lighthouse watchroom.

The tour will be for about 75 minutes, and is required pre-purchased tickets are $20 per person or $15 for lighthouse members. You may purchase them by calling 561-747-8380 X101.

For more information, go here.

 

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