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Palm Beach County is a Diving Paradise

What is it that makes the Palm Beaches a diver’s paradise? Palm Beach County's coastal waters consist of natural coral formations which are part of the Florida Reef Tract. The “FRT” is the third largest reef tract in the world as well as the continental United States' only living barrier coral reef.

“Palm Beach County reefs have the widest diversity and abundance of marine life with the clearest water, because this is the closest place in North America to the Gulf Stream current in the Atlantic Ocean,” scuba expert Jim Abernethy recently told ‘Discover the Palm Beaches'.

Five of the seven marine turtle species reside in our area, and the beaches represent North America's most popular nesting ground for both loggerhead and leatherback sea turtles.…

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Best Spots in Jupiter: Carlin Park

Featuring nearly 3,000 feet of white sandy beach that slopes gently into the bright teal ocean, Carlin Park is located on State Route A1A in Jupiter and is open daily from sunrise to sunset. It offers six lighted tennis courts that are open until 9:00 PM.

The park’s beach is one of its most popular attractions and includes defined swimming areas staffed by lifeguards, nearby picnic tables, pavilions, and several age-specific playgrounds.

Enjoy swimming, volleyball, and tennis, and later you will appreciate the outdoor showers and relaxing café.

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Sunrise Nest Excavation This Summer In Juno Beach

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach is busy planning and adding special events to their calendar.  Everyday during the month of August, the sea turtle research and rehabilitation center is hosting their Sunrise Nest Excavation.

The Sunrise Nest Excavation program is a chance for the center to give the public an opportunity to see inside the center’s research department. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center has gotten permission from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to led guest down to the beach every morning to discuss the hatching and nesting process of sea turtles.

The beaches of Juno Beach are monitored by the Loggerhead Marinelife Center during Sea Turtle Nesting season which runs from March to the end of October.…

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Learn About Sea Turtles Virtually or In-Person at Loggerhead Marinelife Center

Loggerhead Marinelife Center is located in Juno Beach, Florida, and is one of Florida’s most visited nonprofit scientific destinations focused on ocean and sea turtle conservation.

With the exception of their Jr. Research Lab postponed due to COVID-19, Loggerhead Marinelife Center hosts daily events including Guided Turtle Walks, Sunrise Nest Excavations, and Hatchling Releases.

They offer many virtual resources for families who wish to learn from home, as well as an in-person Coastal Classroom for children who want to learn in a socially distanced atmosphere.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center is one of the treasures of the Juno Beach and Jupiter communities, and has protected more than 16,000 sea turtle nests in 2020 alone so far! You can view their…

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Martin County Students Return To The Classroom This Week

Summer is officially over for the students and teachers in Martin County School District. Classes will begin on Tuesday, August 11th. Parents and students in Martin County School District had the choice to decide whether they prefer virtual learning or classroom learning. Nearly 40% of students in Martin County chose to do virtual learning.

The superintendent of Martin County School District promises that students taking classes virtually will receive the same lessons as their friends and classmates inside the classroom. The only difference will be their location.

 Here are some Tips to help stay focused with virtual learning.

• Commission with students and teachers is important not just in a virtual style learning but also in the classroom
• …

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Free Admission For Kids This Month At The Palm Beach Zoo

This August the Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society is offering kids free admission for every full-priced adult ticket. Two children under the age of 13 will be able to get into the zoo for free throughout the month of August.

The Palm Beach Zoo is home to hundreds of animals and species, many of them are endangered. The zoo features 23 acres of lush tropical habitat. Animals include monkey’s, alligators, birds, tigers, elephants, jaguars, bears, sloths, and much more.

The Zoo reopened its door in June with new safety rules and social distancing protocols. Attendance at the zoo is still limited and is being offered at a first come, first serve basis. Several hand washing stations and hand sanitizer stations are placed throughout the many…

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Living Near the Coast Makes You Happy, Study Finds

A recent study by the University of Exeter in the UK found that people who live less than a mile from the coast are 22 percent less likely to have symptoms of a mental health disorder compared to those who lived much farther away.

Is it the calm swaying of the palms or the foo-foo drinks with the umbrellas, or perhaps the clear blue color of the water that helps improve your mood?

Researchers concluded that access to “blue spaces,” or spaces by the sea or water, may play a big role in a person’s mental health. While many studies have shown that getting out into nature, even for just 20 minutes, can improve your mood, this specific finding could make a big difference in helping a person’s well-being, as well as the coastal environments themselves.

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West Palm Beach Outdoor Drive-In Movie Event

The City of West Palm Beach announced recently that a new series has been launched. The entertainment series will feature weekly drive-in movies called the “Show On The Go”.  The city will be showing movies at both Currie Park and Dreher Park throughout the month of August.

The city of West Palm Beach is working hard to develop and plan for new ideas and concepts to keep everyone entertainment and keep everyone’s health and safety in mind.

August 2020 “Show On The Go” Movie Schedule:

Saturday, August 8th: Despicable Me 3 (PG) – Dreher Park

Saturday, August 15th: Grease (PG) – Currie Park

Saturday, August 22nd: Sonic the Hedge (PG) – Dreher Park

Saturday, August 29th: 50 First Dates (PG-13) – Currie Park

More dates and movies will be…

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Back To School Tax Holiday This Weekend

Back to School shopping has begun and this weekend only, the state of Florida is having a Sales Tax Holiday for Back To School clothes and supplies.

For this weekend only, Friday, August 7th through Sunday, August 9th, qualifying items will be exempt from sales tax in the state of Florida. These items include:

• School supplies selling for $15 dollars or less per item
• Clothing, footwear, and certain accessories for $60 dollars or less per item
• The first $1,000 of the sales price for personal computers and certain computer related purchases for noncommercial home or personal use.

The Back To School Sales Tax Holiday will be accepted at any store in the state that offers these supplies and will be automatically deducted at check out.

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Lighthouse Sunset Tours This August

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting several Lighthouse Sunset Tours this month. The Lighthouse reopened to visitors two months ago and their event calendar features a mix of events and tours.

On Wednesday nights during the month of August, the lighthouse hosts their weekly Lighthouse Sunset Tour. Visitors climb to the top of the Jupiter Lighthouse and witness the speculator Jupiter summer sunset and views of the town.

The tour includes a sneak peak inside the Lighthouse Watchroom to see how everything works and you’ll even get a chance to watch the light turn on to light up the sky. The tours last approximately one hour and tickets are required.

Tickets cost $25 dollars per person and $20 dollars for Lighthouse members. Tickets can…

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