Found 34 blog entries tagged as Hobe Sound.

The State Park is located just 5 miles north of Jupiter in Martin County between Tequesta and Hobe Sound. The park got its name after a Quaker merchant named Jonathan Dickinson wrecked his boat off Florida’s coast in 1696.

During the second World War, the park serves as an army base and home to Camp Murphy, an army base for the Southern Signal Corps School. Today, you can still see the barracks throughout the park. Following the war, the property was transferred back to the State of Florida from the Government in 1947 to be used as a State Park. Johnathan Dickinson State Park officially opened to the public in 1950.

Today, the Jonathan Dickinson State Park features a variety of natural habitats, river swamps, wildlife, hiking and biking trails, mangroves,…

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The Club Scrub is hosting a free “Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day” this Sunday, May 19th at the Jonathan Dickinson State Park. The biking event starts at 9 am and goes until 1 pm at the Camp Murphy Off-Road Mountain Bike Trails.

The event features guided trail rides for all ages, a variety of biking trails for all skill levels, a free family barbeque lunch, snacks, beverages, raffles and goodie bags. They hosted the same event in the fall and the biking day had over 350 kids participated in November’s event. The purpose of the event is kids and their families to the joy of mountain biking.

The event is free, and you can register online. If you register online by May 10th you will be guaranteed a goodie bag. Kids and adults must have their own bikes,…

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The Florida State Park is located in Martin County between Tequesta and Hobe Sound just 5 miles north of Jupiter. The park features a variety of natural habitats, river swamps, wildlife, 16 natural communities, hiking and biking trails, water activities, guided tours, food courts, and mangroves. Jonathan Dickinson State Park has the Loxahatchee River, Florida’s first federally designated scenic and wild river runs through the middle of the park. In 2013, the state park won the TripAdvisior’s Certificate of Excellence.

The park got its name after a Quaker merchant named Jonathan Dickinson wrecked his boat off the coast in 1696. The park served as the home to Camp Murphy, an army base for the Southern Signal Corps School during the second World War.…

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Mark your calendars for the 3rd Saturday Gourmet Food Truck Invasion in downtown Hobe Sound this Saturday, April 20th.

The food trucks will be lined up on Se Dixie Highway between Se Mars and Se Apollo Streets. Come for a night of family fun, great food and a change to mingle with your neighbors.

During the large block party, local shops and vendors stay open later for shopping. The block party brings live music by DJ Jef, and some of the best gourmet food trucks in the area. The Hobe Sound Food Truck series occurs on the third Saturday of every month from September to May. The cost to attend is free with food and beverages purchase.

The Food Truck Invasion starts at 5 pm on Saturday and goes until 9 pm and is hosted by the Hobe Sound Chamber of…

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Friday night, the Village of Tequesta is hosting their monthly Food Truck Pow Wow at Constitution Park starting at 5 pm for the last Food Truck Pow Wow of the season.

The giant outdoor picnic is a great way to gather with your friends and community. The Food Trucks will line Constitution Park and feature some of the best specialty dishes, cuisine, desserts, comfort foods, and best gourmet food on wheels.

If you are planning on attending the last one of the season, be sure to bring your folding chairs and blankets for the ultimate Friday night picnic on the lawn. In addition to the great food, there will be music and entertainment during the night.

The Food Truck Pow Wow starts at 5 pm on Friday and goes until 9 pm. Constitution Park is located at 339…

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Hobe Sound is a small unincorporated area located just north of Jupiter in Martin County. The small area is centrally located on Florida’s Atlantic Coast and has some of the most beautiful beaches, championship golf courses, parks, nature spots, schools and great shops and restaurants. In fact, Hobe Sound has the highest point above sea level in South Florida. Hobe Mountain located in the Jonathan Dickinson State Park is 86 feet above sea level.

Nestled along SE Dixie Highway and Bridge Road are some of the best local restaurants and shops and boutiques in the area. Some of the popular restaurants include Taste, The Courtyard Grill, and Harry and the Natives. Locals shops and boutiques along SE Dixie Highway include Juno Shoe Girl, Posh Pineapple, J.…

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The third Saturday of every month, dozens of Food Trucks roll into downtown Hobe Sound for a night of fun and gourmet food.

Join the giant outdoor picnic this Saturday, February 16th starting at 5 pm. All are welcomed to attend as the trucks line the street and the local shops and boutiques stay open late along SE Dixie Highway and SE Bridge Road for the event. Bring a chair and blanket to relax under the stars and enjoy great food, music by DJ Jef of DancenSound, entertainment, local vendors and much more.

The Food Trucks specialize in their own style of cuisine to make the perfect dish to stand out against the others. There will be a variety of food choices from some of the best food trucks in the area, featuring everything from tacos, pizza,…

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Mark your calendars for the 3rd Saturday Gourmet Food Truck Event this Saturday, January 19th in downtown Hobe Sound.

The large block party brings DJ Jef of DancenSound, beverages, local shops and vendors and of course unique food trucks. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a night of fun under the stars. The Hobe Sound Food Truck events occur on the 3rd Saturday of every month until May and then September 2019 through November 2019. The cost is free to attend.

The lineup of Food Trucks for Saturday’s event includes: Volcano Ice, The Greek, Mr. Mack Island Grill, Mr. Jerkinz, Moop Pops Foodtruck, MOD Pizza, Mama’s Taste of the World, Hooked, Curbside Gourmet, Chick Fil A, Che Grill, and Austin Franks.

The Food Truck Invasion starts at 5 pm to 9 pm…

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This Saturday, January 12th come and support your local park and the education center for the Jonathan Dickinson Social Fundraiser.

The Elsa Kimbell Center located at the park sees thousands of students and visitors each year and now the center needs to be updated. The Center educates visitors on the unique history of the state park and its 15 diverse natural communities. The center is now in its 12th year and needs to be updated to keep up with the times and the educational programs.

The social fundraising event will take place on Saturday starting at 4:30 pm with pre-event activities which includes a casual bike ride or walk along the trails. The fundraising even starts at 5:30 pm to 9 pm featuring food, nighttime yard games, campfires, smores,…

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A secret treasure chest of sorts, there is a small store filled with unique collectibles, classic toys, books and furniture you might not find anywhere else at Chuckles Favorite Things in Hobe Sound. A charming pair of iron gates greets the guests that stumble upon this delightful storefront, but once you pass through the modest gates you fall through the “rabbit hole” into a new world of fun.  

At Chuckles Favorite Things you will see people of all genres, from art dealers to customers, professors to students. You will find everything from contemporary art to classic, old school toys from decades ago, used and new books, one of kind furniture and more. There are also incredible rare paperback books and comics can be found at Chuckles to add to your…

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