South Florida residents should be aware of more restrictive measures announced Thursday by President Biden as the Omicron variant of COVID-19, has been detected in the United States. New regulations are just continuations of what people who have been traveling internationally.

Starting next week, all travelers entering the U.S., regardless of their vaccination status or nationality, must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within one calendar day of their departing flight. Previously, a negative test administered up to three days before boarding a flight was considered valid. Biden has also extended the current rule mandating mask-wearing on airplanes, trains, buses, and at airports which were scheduled to expire in January to mid-March. 

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Yoga at sunrise is a wonderful way to bring out your inner Zen. It is almost impossible not to relax with soothing views of a Southeast Florida sunrise, yoga, and the sounds of the ocean. Sunrise Beach Yoga, in Delray Beach, was created to bring together a group of like-minded individuals who love yoga, the beach, and the sunrise.  Prior yoga experience is not required, and all levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Sunrise yoga will be held every Sunday! 

Details:

The class will start at 6:30 A.M. every Sunday! The class is 60 minutes long. No prior yoga experience is required. The class will be an all-level Hatha-vinyasa-style yoga class. Participants will be asked to adhere to proper social distancing guidelines and space themselves out…

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The 5th Annual West Palm Beach Arts Festival is presented by the Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach. It will feature local and out-of-town artists, live music, demonstrations, food, and activities for all ages. The festival takes place December 4-5, 2021, between the hours of 10:00 am-4:00 pm.

Artistic media includes 2-D, which is drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media. Other artistic media includes 3-D, which is ceramics, sculpture, fiber, jewelry, glass, furniture. The range of media provides the perfect opportunity for some holiday shopping! 

The Armory Art Center is on the south end of Howard Park. It is within walking distance of the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, the Palm Beach Convention Center, and Rosemary…

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For nearly 8 winding miles along a sandy road is the  Historic Jungle Trail. The road meanders through the hammock habitat of Vero Beach's barrier island in Martin County. The trail is actually a hard-sandy road, and it is on the National Register of Historic Places.  It is a perfect destination for a family fun bike ride or walks.

The historically significant trail was built in the 1920’s so that South Florida citrus growers could haul their produce up and down the barrier island.  The pathway ranges from Wabasso to the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge. The Historic Jungle Trail is one of the best places in the area to see the barrier island plant life and wildlife. It is located very close to the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge.…

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The temperatures have cooled in Palm Beach County and the manatees are back in our warm shallow waters.  The warmer water provides the ultimate opportunity to meet one of our most-loved residents, the Florida manatee. The loved “sea cows” are massive marine mammals that live in the coastal waters of Florida.

Manatees have earned the reputation as gentle giants.  They are large, slow-moving marine mammals with an elongated, round body and paddle-shaped flippers and tails. Manatees are herbivores, feeding solely on seagrass, algae, and other vegetation in freshwater and estuarine systems in the southeastern United States.  Manatees on average weigh up to 1,000 pounds and up to ten feet in length.

Visit Manatee Lagoon in West Palm Beach to have a…

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The West Palm Beach GreenMarket, 101 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, is celebrating its 27th season. This season the farmers market begins with national recognition. The GreenMarket was named the #1 farmers market in the United States by USA TODAY. It is the only Florida market included in the Top 20!

The 2021-2022 season is the largest GreenMarket in history. There are an added thirty new vendors, raising the total vendor count to 100. The GreenMarket opened almost thirty years ago. If you are interested in which vendors will be featured, please visit the GreenMarket Vendors page to see a complete list.

Free parking is available in the City of West Palm Beach managed Evernia and City Center garages until noon, at which time current…

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As temperatures cool in Palm Beach County, it provides the ultimate opportunity to meet one of our most-loved residents, the Florida manatee. Our beloved “sea cows” are massive marine mammals that live in the coastal waters of Florida.

Manatees have earned the reputation as gentle giants.  They are large, slow-moving marine mammal with an elongated, round body and paddle-shaped flippers and tail. Manatees are herbivores, feeding solely on seagrass, algae, and other vegetation in freshwater and estuarine systems in the southeastern United States.  Manatees on the average weigh up to 1,000 pounds and up to ten feet in length.

From mid-November through late March, these sweet creatures migrate from the cold ocean waters and seek refuge in warmer…

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Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge Has Four continuous beachfront lots on Jupiter Island’s North Beach Road, in Hobe Sound.  They were donated by the Coast Guard, increasing the federally protected sea turtle nesting habitat. The beach is one of the most productive sea turtle nesting habitats in the U.S., the refuge's website says.

The 1,095-acre sanctuary’s natural habitat — sand pine scrub, mangrove forests, and miles of coastal dunes — supports about 40 plant and animal species listed as endangered, threatened, or of special concern.

To expand the refuge, the U.S. House passed the Jupiter Island Land Transfer Act, introduced by U.S. Rep. Brian Mast.

Palm Beach County has become a haven for turtles and Loggerheads especially due to local…

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Sea Glass is the newest luxury oceanfront condominium development being constructed on Jupiter Island.  The exclusive condominium development is located directly on the sand.  It offers 21 residences, including 2 penthouses with large rooftop terraces.  The 10 story condominium is perfectly situated on the southern end of Jupiter Island and it is surrounded by two protected preserves. The luxury “boutique” style condominium development is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway on exclusive Jupiter Island in the Village of Tequesta.

With a projected completion timeframe of Fall 2022, each of these expansive three-and four-bedroom corner residences maximizes unobstructed, panoramic ocean-to-Intracoastal vistas, and spans 3,781…

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The Abacoa Green Market, organized and started by restauranteur Ryan Witkowski, owner of Stadium Grill, kicked off at the beginning of October.  The Abacoa Green Market is a wonderful farmers' market held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The green market is every Wednesday at the Abacoa Amphitheatre in Jupiter.  

The next market is November 24, 2021. It features fresh produce, seafood, artisan cheeses, baked goods, arts and crafts, photography, and more just in time for Thanksgiving cooking.  Find the green market at 1260 University Boulevard, Abacoa Amphitheater, in Jupiter.  Live music by Balatovis, specialty vendors, locally handmade artisanal goods, curated art, and more!

For more information, or becoming a vendor, please…

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