The Friends of Jupiter Beach invite you to get your pets ready for a spooktacular Halloween pet photo costume contest. Friends of Jupiter Beach's #1 goal is to remind all beach visitors to do all in their power to help keep the beach in Jupiter clean and dog-friendly for decades to come.

It has already begun, so please enter for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate from Tommy Bahama. It is simple, by donating $10 to Friends of Jupiter Beach and submitting your pet's best Halloween costume photo you will be eligible. Every type of pet is welcome to participate!

Friends of Jupiter Beach by the numbers has accomplished the following:

-        12 – Monthly beach cleanups drawing an average of two hundred volunteers per month.

-        29 –…

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According to SmartAsset.Com, Florida is famous for being the premier destination for retirees looking to enjoy their golden years in a sunny, tropical climate. But within this Atlantic Ocean coastal part of Southeast Florida, there are places that come out on top as places to retire. If you are thinking about retiring in Florida, two towns are at the head of their class.

Stuart, located less than an hour north of West Palm Beach, is the highest-ranked city on this list that is located on Florida’s Atlantic coast. There is nothing about this city that is ordinary. For a town of its size, the selection of Stuart real estate is amazingly diverse and appeals to most lifestyles and budgets. A young family or empty nester can easily find a single-family…

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Seahorses are unique, and not just because of their unusual equine shape. Unlike most other fish, they are monogamous and mate for life. Rarer still, they are among the only animal species on Earth in which the male bears the unborn young. If you are interested in learning more about seahorses, start with a painting of a seahorse cut out. 

On Thu Oct 27, 2022, from 06:45 pm to 09:00 pm analyze the seahorse by painting a 14" seahorse wooden cutout. It will take place at the Butcher Shop Beer Garden, 209 6th Street, in West Palm Beach. The seahorse will feature a “day of the dead design.” All materials and instructions will be provided.

The story of The Butcher Shop Beer Garden and Grill began with the purchase of an old-fashioned butcher shop in…

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Unleash your artistic self at the Norton. Create your own drawing, such as the magnificent Lionfish drawn by local Tequesta artist Brittany Bosher (featured), and be inspired by the exhibition “Joseph Stella: Visionary Nature”. The event is presented by the Norton Museum of Art, located at 1450 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Learn the fundamental skills needed to turn hand-drawn images from the gallery into paintings. 

Also check out other Arts Events in West Palm Beach, Fine Arts Events in West Palm Beach, and Workshops presented by The Norton. Support local artists. For custom inquiries on Ms. Bosher please contact 561-797-2315 or through her website.

Children ages 5-12, and their accompanying grown-ups, participate in a gallery…

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One of the most well-known snorkel sites in The Palm Beaches can be found under Blue Heron Bridge on Singer Island. The Blue Heron Bridge connects Signer Island to the mainland. On the small island under the bridge in the Lake Worth Lagoon, there is a 15-acre beach park. Phil Foster Park is a life-guarded beach, fishing area, and playground. With easy access from a sandy beach averaging depth of 6-10 feet. It is a picture-perfect place for shore snorkeling and shallow-water diving with its clear waters and abundant sea life. The Blue Heron Bridge snorkeling trail is about 800 ft long and runs about 200 ft offshore.

The beginning point is located under the bridge at Phil Foster Park. Snorkelers can take off from the swimming area to do the Snorkel…

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Palm Beach County has declared annually every second Saturday in December to be Andrew “Red” Harris Artificial Reef Day! The Andrew “Red” Harris Foundation was created to honor the memory of Andrew Harris, a Jupiter resident, who was struck by a boat while snorkeling in the Jupiter Inlet in 2014. The foundation’s mission will help assure the long-term health and vibrancy of the local marine environment where Andrew loved to dive and fish. This will be a day to celebrate Andrew’s life and the reef work done in his memory. 

Anyone and everyone who is a friend and supporter of the Andrew “Red” Harris Foundation is invited to join the Jupiter Civic Center at Carlin Park for a 4:00 PM party. The county is sponsoring a John Tesch concert at the nearby…

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You deserve a break today at the Jupiter Beach Resort and Spa! Get away from the everyday on a coveted stretch of pristine Jupiter beach. Visit from out of town or make it a “staycation” if you are local! Dogs are always welcome. Luxuriate by the seaside for your next spa getaway, family vacation, romantic weekend, business trip, or event. 

Jupiter Beach Resort and Spa is an elevated escape from the everyday. Situated on a serene stretch of the Southeast Florida Atlantic coast. The resorts island-inspired accommodations, soothing spa, and elegant dining experiences are defined by remarkable hospitality. The resorts coveted location is just moments away from golf courses, museums, shopping and more. It provides the quintessential South Florida beach…

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What is the connection between mangrove and coral reef communities? How do fish use these habitats? Gumbo Limbo is a 20-acre coastal preserve. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is surrounded by a rare remnant of tropical hardwood hammock, located on a barrier island in Boca Raton. Learn about the fascinating behaviors of native fish, stingrays, and other marine life with Outdoor Marine Aquarium Feeding.  These are free presentations for the public. Meet at the outdoor marine aquariums at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.

Take a stroll through the butterfly garden, where species of wild butterflies can be seen year-round. Walk the Ashley Trail and relax in the authentic Chiki overlooking the Intracoastal. A variety of native fish and other marine animals…

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center located at 14200 U.S. Highway 1 in Juno Beach asks that residents think globally and act locally. Due to potential impacts of hurricane Ian on our area this week, Loggerhead Marinelife Center and the Juno Beach Pier will be CLOSED today (Wednesday, September 28th) and will remain closed until the storm passes and assessments are made.  Please stay off the beaches and remain cautious.

Marine debris is a global issue. It is not unique to one individual, one organization, or one country, but just like our ocean, it is something we all share as citizens of planet Earth. Human-made items that enter the marine environment travel. The ocean's currents act like conveyor belts, transporting debris from one beach to another…

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Palm Beach County and South Florida fisherman catch more than 84 percent of the nation's supply of grouper, pompano, mullet, stone crab, pink shrimp, spiny lobsters, and Spanish mackerel. Seafood is sustainable when the population of that species of fish is managed correctly. There are delightful and tasty seafood eateries in the area.

Three of local’s top favorites are:

Little Moir’s Food Shack:

Known to locals as simply “The Food Shack,” this unassuming and artsy little place is heavily patronized and popular. The place is decorated with tropical art and mounted game fish. The Food Shack features an extensive list of daily specials like panko fried oysters, spicy tuna ceviche and catch of the day.  Located at 103 U.S. 1 D3, Jupiter, FL…

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