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 Stuart, Florida, often referred to as the Sailfish Capital of the World, is a charming small town located along Florida’s Treasure Coast. Conveniently located just North of Palm Beach County, it offers the ideal South Florida lifestyle minus the hustle and bustle. Stuart boasts a wealth of history showcased in city-commissioned museums and educational centers, pristine beaches and water-centric activities, many dining options, and an amazing sense of community. 

House of Refuge in Stuart, Florida

House of Refuge: Stuart, Florida

But don’t just take our word for it – Stuart earned its reputation as the second-best coastal town in the USA in 2023, was named the sixth-best small town in the South by Southern Living, and even earned the title of America's Happiest Seaside Town from…

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Halloween is less than two weeks away and many Halloween events and parades have returned to South Florida this year after being postponed last Halloween.

Here are just some of the great Halloween events happening this year.

Palm Beach County

Pumpkinpalooza: Thursday, October 28th through Sunday, October 31st at The Palm Beach Zoo. Tickets are required. 

Franken Fountain Light Show: Thursday, October 28th at the Centennial Foundation on Clematis Street.

Spookyville in Yesteryear Village: Friday’s, Saturday’s, and Sunday’s in October at the South Florida Fair Grounds. Tickets are required.

The PB Annual Boo Bash: Sunday, October 24th from 1 pm to 5 pm at the West Palm Beach Airport Hilton. Tickets are required.

Town of Jupiter…

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Fall has officially begun which means it's officially pumpkin patch season. Halloween is still a few weeks away and there is plenty of time to pick out the perfect costume to go trick or treating in but local pumpkin patches are already open where you can grab that perfect round bright orange or white pumpkin to celebrate Fall.

Here is a list of some of the best Pumpkin Patches in our area.

Pumpkin Towne: Opening Thursday, October 7th

With locations in Jupiter, Wellington and Stuart, Pumpkin Towne is all about getting into the Halloween and Fall spirit. Pumpkin Towne offers three types of pumpkins, mini pumpkins for less than a dollar, bounce houses, pumpkin pies, carving pumpkins, hay bales for climbing, photo opportunities and much more. All…

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For students in Martin County and Palm Beach County, this weekend is the last weekend of summer and the last weekend to take advantage of Florida’s Tax-Free Sales Holiday on clothes and school items.

The Tax-Free Holiday began on July 31st and continues until Monday, August 9th, just in time before the school year starts. During this time, shoppers will be exempt from sales tax in the state of Florida for certain school supplies, clothing, and electronics. The tax will automatically be discounted at check out when purchasing qualifying items.

Students go back into the classroom in Palm Beach County on Tuesday, August 10th and students in Martin County go back into the classroom on Wednesday, August 11th.

Qualifying Items Include:

  • School…

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With the summer coming to an end for students in Palm Beach County and Martin County, the state of Florida is having their Back to School Sales Tax Holiday again this year.

Beginning this Saturday, July 31st through Monday, August 9th, shoppers will be exempt from sales tax in the state of Florida for certain school supplies and items. The Back to School Sales Tax exemption will be automatically deducted at checkout when purchasing qualifying items.

Items Include:

  • School Supplies (Less than $15 dollars per item)- pens, pencils, erasers, notebooks, glue, calculators, and rulers.
  • Clothing, Footwear, and certain accessories (Less than $60 dollars per item)- includes clothing, shoes, wallets, and bags.
  • The first $1000 of the sales price of…

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Martin County is boosting with numerous things to do and family activities but recently Martin County has made the list for the “Top US Summer Fishing Destinations for 2021”. The area was ranked number one on the list of the “Top 7 US Summer Fishing Destinations” according to FishingBooker, an online marketplace and blog for booking yacht charters and recreational fishing.

Earlier this year, FishingBooker named Stuart one of the “Best Winter Fishing Destinations in 2021”.  Martin County has great fishing all year-round and is the only area to make the list twice for both best winter and summer fishing. The fishing blog and marketplace credited Martin County to the area’s bio-diverse lagoon ecosystems that are home to more than 800 species of marine…

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As the local schools finish up the school year for the summer, what better way to celebrate the end of school and the start of summer with an ice cream cone. Luckily for us here in South Florida the warm weather and sunshine, makes any day perfect to stop by your favorite local ice cream shop for the perfect treat.

Throughout Palm Beach County and Martin County, there is plenty of ice cream shops and parlors for the perfect snack or evening treat. From the smell of waffle cones and the brightly colored sprinkles, cookies, milkshakes, ice cream, and more, here is just some of the best places to grab some ice cream.

Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream: Several locations

Palm Beach Ice Cream: Jupiter and Tequesta

Sunshine Ice Cream: Tequesta

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Living in Florida has many benefits, the year-round sunshine and the mild temperatures are two reasons but also being able to take your boat out on the water to grab something to eat. Many award-winning restaurants are located on the water or within water access in Martin County and Northern Palm Beach County and are open for your next meal.

These restaurants are convenient for your trip along the intracoastal or a day out at sea and offer everything from seafood, burgers, tacos, sushi, pizza, pasta, and much more.

Next time you are out on the water, stop by one of these restaurants.

Seasons 52: Palm Beach Gardens

The River House: Palm Beach Gardens

Waterway Café: Palm Beach Gardens

Frigate’s Waterfront Bar and Grille: North Palm Beach

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A local favorite activity to do on the weekends in Northern Palm Beach County and Martin County is to attend one of the area’s best local green markets. This weekend the weather is expected to be nice and sunny this Memorial Day weekend, perfect to spend the day outside shopping some of the best local and homemade goods.

The green markets in the area offer some of the best produce, fresh flowers, unique homemade goods, homemade breads and pastries, spices, teas, local honey, and much more from local crafters and growers.

Here is a list of some of the best local markets happening this weekend in our area.

Hobe Sound Farmers Market:  Hobe Sound

The farmers market is located just past I-95 on Bridge Road. The market started in 2020 and has been a…

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Martin County is home to Jonathan Dickinson State Park. The Florida State Park sits between Palm Beach County’s Tequesta and Martin County’s Hobe Sound, and just a few miles north of Jupiter. The park is named after a Quaker merchant named Jonathan Dickinson that wreaked his boat off the coast in 1696.

The park’s area served as an Army base and home to Camp Murphy during the second World War. Today, the barracks are still visible throughout the park.  Following the war, in 1947 the land was transferred back to Florida to be used as a state park. Jonathan Dickinson State Park officially opened to the public in 1950 and is one of the area’s most visited parks.

Jonathan Dickinson State Park is home to a variety of river swamps, natural habitats, hiking…

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