According to U.S. News, Florida residents can breathe easy knowing they live in the state with the best natural environment in the nation, placing number one overall for drinking water quality, urban air quality, and low pollution health risk.

The World Health Organization states that air pollution is a major environmental health risk, and by living in areas with high air quality, people can reduce the burden of disease from stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, chronic and acute respiratory diseases, and even dementia.

While the sunshine state may be best known for gorgeous beaches, oranges, and Hawaiian-shirted retirees, Florida also leads the country with lowest air and water pollutants. With the sea breeze sweeping over mostly flat terrain in a…

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The grand estate is one of the most famous landmarks and homes on Palm Beach Island. The Flagler Museum, formally known as Whitehall, is a grand estate that features more than 100,000 square feet filled with some of the most important Palm Beach history.

The home was commission by the American Industrialist Henry Flagler as a wedding gift to his wife Mary. Flagler, the founder of Standard Oil commissioned John Carrere and Thomas Hastings to build and design the grand estate. Hastings and Carrere were also the architects for other famous landmarks such as the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City and the New York Public Library during the Gilded Age.

The elegant mansion features white marble columns and a red barrel roof overlooking the intracoastal…

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North Palm Beach is a small incorporated village located in Northern Palm Beach County along the intracoastal waterways and the Atlantic Ocean on a barrier island. The quite village has won the National Association of Home Builders as the best planned community in 1956 when the village was formed.

The North Palm Beach area was developed in the early 1950’s by philanthropist John D MacArthur.  North Palm Beach is home to the only state park located in Palm Beach County, the John D. MacArthur State Park and is known to be the home to many PGA Tour golfers.

The John D. MacArthur State Park is an eco-friendly and family orientated park complete with picnic facilities, natural trails, a Nature and Welcome Center, waterways, kayak rentals and much more.…

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Want to do some Florida fishing, but don’t want to go offshore? If you’re looking for a lower maintenance kind of fishing that doesn’t have to involve a boat, try out freshwater fishing. The lakes, freshwater canals, and even some retention ponds are home to all sorts of fun fish to catch including largemouth bass, peacock bass, and the exotic clown knife fish.

If you’d like a guide to take care of the prep work, contact Captain Johnny Stabile of South Florida Fishing Charters, or Captain Kevin Cannon of Peacock Bass Adventures. Both are great family guides in Palm Beach County who will make sure you have a great time on the water. If you’re trying to catch a “Lake Ida Slam” (a largemouth bass, a peacock bass, and a clown knife fish in the same day),…

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This week, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting three events for everyone to attend.

Twilight Yoga at The Light: Monday, August 24th and Monday, August 31st

Tonight, and next Monday, the Lighthouse is hosting their weekly Twilight Yoga at the Light event. Come and enjoy the serenity of Yoga on the Lighthouse Deck and watch the sunset over the water.  All levels are yoga are welcomed to attend the class. The class is $10 dollars per person and registration is required online due to the popularity of the class and class limit. Attendees are asked to bring their own yoga mat and water bottle and meet 10 minutes prior to the class start time at the Museum. The class begins at 7 pm and lasts approximately one hour.  Click here to reserve…

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The Town of Jupiter and City of Palm Beach Gardens have teamed up together for a new virtual fitness challenge called Ignite the Fight. The virtual challenge allows North County residents to get outside and stay active and healthy with some friendly competitions all while support a good cause.

Ignite the Fight challenges our communities to compete a 5K or 3.1 miles of running, walking, hiking, swimming, or rowing anywhere and anytime during the month of October. Registration for the event is now open to reserve your space in the virtual event.

Registration Information:

Pre-registration: $20 dollars per person (August 11th through September 13th). Pre-register by this date to ensure you receive a finishing medal and a t-shirt.

Registration: $25…

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Amazon is coming to Jupiter, the large company with millions of goods announced this week that they are planning on building a giant fulfillment center in northern Palm Beach County. The online shopping giant plans to build a one million square foot facility and the new facility will create hundreds of new full-time jobs.

The new Jupiter location will be Amazon’s third fulfillment center in Palm Beach County. The company announced last month of building a delivery station in Boca Raton and last year, Amazon opened their 96,000 square foot delivery warehouse west of the turnpike in West Palm Beach.  In addition to the news of the new Jupiter location, Amazon announced that the online company plans on opening a retail store in The Gardens Mall.

The…

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This August, The Loggerhead Marinelife Center located in Juno Beach hosts their daily Public Evening Guided Tours. The tours are offered every night and take visitors on an after-hours tour of the sea turtle research and rehabilitation center. Visitors will get an up-close opportunity to see the Marinelife and sea turtles housed in the center.

The Public Evening Guided Tours are open to the public and all are welcomed to attend. The tours last approximately an hour long. The tours are led by the educational experts and staff of the Marinelife Center to answer all of your questions about the sea turtles and Marinelife.

The event is rain or shine and umbrellas are available in the event of rain. Tickets are $25 dollars per adult and your ticket…

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If you're looking for a marvelous example of a tangerine-colored Florida sunrise, Juno Beach Pier is one of the greats. However, you’ll be delighted to know that apart from a sight-seeing and fishing attraction, this particular pier has made positive strides in environmental conservation efforts. A long-standing icon of northern Palm Beach County, the Juno Beach Pier is an upstanding member of the Responsible Pier Initiative to make an impact on marine conservation. Since Loggerhead Marinelife Center attained management in 2014, efforts were amplified to not only protect local sea turtle populations and other marinelife, but to provide amenities such as morning beach yoga, an expanded concessions and angling retail shop, and a responsible atmosphere for…

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The Palm Beaches are known for its tropical beaches, year-round sunshine, high-end shopping, great school districts, numerous things to do and great dining to name a few. Many do not know that Palm Beach County is home to more than 25 Natural Areas waiting for you to explore.

These protected areas of Palm Beach County are home to a diversity of animals and plants and offer visitors a wide range of activities such as hiking, walking, kayaking, bird watching, environmental education and more.

Here is just some of Palm Beach County’s best Natural Areas.

Cypress Creek Natural Area – 10035 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter

Located on W. Indiantown Road, Cypress Creek is home to more than 2,000 acres for you to explore. The Jenga Wildways are a multi-use…

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