Beginning on the first of April 2021 stand up paddle boarding will be offered at MacArthur Beach State Park, 10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach.  The paddle boards and instruction will be provided by High Point Paddle Adventures at MacBeach. Depending on the season, you may see wildlife including manatees, dolphins, mullet, snook rays and a variety of birds. You do not have to be an expert to paddle the calm waters of the park's estuary. 

Learn of the beauty and abundant nature of the “Real Florida” via standup paddle board.  Be guided by experienced native Floridians who are certified, licensed, and insured. Whether you are a beginner trying to stand on the board and take your first strokes, or an experienced paddler looking to improve…

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The Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery, 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta,  is hosting the 8th Annual Plein Air Festival Sunday, March 14 through Saturday, March 20, 2021.  This art festival is known to be one of the premier Plein Air Festivals in the United States. The festival has been overhauled to meet social distancing protocols for the current times. 

Twenty-four national award-winning artists have been invited to exhibit their fresh works in the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery and online during this highly anticipated festival of “representational art that captures our environment as history in the making.” 

The festival kicks-off with an in-person “Paint Out Competition” at the celebrated Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach. The artists…

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On March 10th, 2021 at 7:00 pm join author and President of the Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches, Sharon Koskoff, on a visual journey to Ancient Egypt.  The President of the Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches will share her insight of Egyptian Art Deco: The Ancient Civilization.  Sharon Koskoff ventured on a recent trip to Egypt, the Nile, and the home of the world’s largest sculpture the Sphinx!

The Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches promotes education, preservation, and awareness of Twentieth Century Art, Architecture & Design in the Palm Beaches.  Art Deco is a popular design style of the 1920s and ’30s characterized especially by sleek geometric or stylized forms and using man-made materials. Learn how Egyptian Art and Design sets the…

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The Sea Turtle Nesting Season has officially begun in South Florida. Researchers at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center have begun keeping an eye for the return of sea turtles nesting along the beaches in Northern Palm Beach County. The center has kicked off its “Respect the Locals” awareness campaign for beachgoers to be on the lookout for sea turtle nests.

Between March 1st and October 31st, sea turtle nest along the sandy 9.5 miles of beach that the Loggerhead Marinelife Center monitors. The 9.5 miles span between the northern Palm Beach County line to the northern boundary of John D. MacArthur Beach State Park.  This area is one of the most populated sea turtle nesting areas in the world. The main reason why is the proximity to the Sargasso Sea, a…

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Help the enironment and local area dogs keep the beach clean.  Head on over to the dog beach at Jupiter beach this Saturday morning and join the Friends of Jupiter Beach as they help clean up the area shoreline.  Friends of Jupiter Beach is a nonprofit 501(c)3 whose goal is to support and maintain environmentally health, clean and dog-friendly beaches in Jupiter, Florida.

In 1994, the threat of closing the beach to dogs rallied a small group of concerned citizens, who quickly began organizing beach cleanups and providing dog waste bags at beach crossovers. Since then, the group has exploded, with individuals and businesses joining in an effort which “repeatedly demonstrate care for their marine environment and the privilege of taking our…

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It is Women's History Month 2021 in the United States and will be honored in Palm Beach County. The month-long celebration is a chance to acknowledge women’s contributions to history, culture, and society.   The City of West Palm Beach will observe Women’s History Month in March. The month celebrates the contributions that women have made to our history in their struggles for social, economic, and political equality and deepens our understanding of our nation’s and our city’s history. 

Congress declared March 1987 as the first official Women's History Month.  It has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987.  This year, 2021, the theme for Women's History Month is all about capturing the spirit of the challenging…

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The Society of the Four Arts,  2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach is presenting Dale Chihuly, an American artist. Chihuly is noted for revolutionizing the studio glass movement and elevating perceptions of the glass medium.  Four Arts brings installations of Fiori which is Italian for “flowers” to The Society of the Four Arts gardens.

Within the green escape of the Four Arts Campus is the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden and Four Arts Botanical Gardens. The gardens have provided a world-class garden experience to visitors of the Palm Beaches since 1938.  Here, one can explore the beautiful works and wonders of renowned sculpture artists.

The two installations have been placed in the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden. The exhibition is comprised of…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is known for their calendar list of events. This March visit the iconic red lighthouse along the Jupiter Inlet for a day of fun and history.

Events Happening at the Lighthouse this March:

Lighthouse Sunset Tour: Wednesday, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st  

On Wednesday evenings during the month, the lighthouse hosts their reoccurring and popular Lighthouse Sunset Tour. The tour allows visitors to climb to the top of the Lighthouse and take in the incredible sunset views. During the tour, visitors will get a chance to see the Lighthouse Watchroom and even watch the light turn on for the night. The tours last one hour and reservations are required due to space.

Twilight Yoga at the Light: Monday,…

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Today is the first official day of the month of March and to many, March is a sign of spring and warmer temperatures especially those in the North. Luckily for us living in South Florida, the mild warmer temperature year-round makes it feel like spring and summer every day.

March is the third month of the calendar year and the month was named for the Roman god of war, Mars. In the early Roman calendar, March was the first month of the calendar year. Many years later, March became the third month after January and February were added.

Here are some more Interesting Facts about March:

Sunday, March 14th marks the start of Daylight Savings Time which begins at 2 am. Set your clocks an hour ahead during the Spring and Summer months.

The flower of…

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This upcoming weekend, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center is hosting their second annual Hike 2O event. Gather your friends and hiking gear and join in on the weekend of fun.

Hike 2O is a three-day, two-night event in the back country that is being held this Friday through Sunday. Hikers will join trail experts from the Florida Trail Association- Loxahatchee Chapter and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center staff biologists as they are guided through some of South Florida’s most iconic ecosystems.

The three-day hike is not an easy undertaking. Campsites, weather, and trail conditions can make this hiking event even more challenging. Prior hiking experience is recommended but all are welcomed to take on the challenge. New this year, the event will also…

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