July 2016

While the weather is hot in south Florida, there is no shortage of fun things to keep the kids cool in Boca Raton! Here are 5 fun things to try with your kids:

1. Children’s Science Explorium – the Children’s Science Explorium is a part of Sugar Sands Park in Boca. It’s the ideal place for kids to come get a day jam packed with science and learning. The Explorium offers its guests incredible exhibits ranging from “rockets to molecules.”

Visit www.scienceexplorium.org for more information on programs, events and exhibits at the Children’s Science Explorium. 

 2.  Coconut Cove Water Park- if you are looking for a place to cool off from the summer heat, look no further than Coconut Cove Water Park. This fun filled water park has a lazy river,

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The Boca Raton Museum of Fine Art has become known for its impressive displays of fine art, contemporary art and exhibitions from around the globe. It is home to some of the most admired pieces of art the world has to offer, whether permanently or temporarily on display. 

When you visit the Boca Raton Museum of Fine Art you first see its beautiful architecture and stunning displays, but soon you realize how much history and prestige the museum has to offer. The gallery has been endorsed as being the “cultural impact” that has influenced other small towns to display and celebrate fine art. The museum’s origin goes back to the late 1940’s, when a local group of lady socialites came together to form the town's first organization, a civic club, with the

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Phoenix Towers is an attractive condominium community, as well as one of the uppermost choices, in Singer Island Real Estate. Located on Singer Island at 2800 North Ocean Drive, Phoenix Towers condos feature views the majestic blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean and over 1,200 square feet living space. Comprised of two twin buildings with 176 units, this incredible condominium offers an amazing location: just a walk to the beach and minutes from the best of the Palm Beaches.

Phoenix Towers is sure to have something for everyone. Amenities include gated entry, heated oceanfront pool with sauna, covered parking, tennis courts, outdoor BBQ gas grills, shuffleboard, and many more.

Live in the heart of paradise, right here in South Florida. 

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The River Center in partnership with Fishing Headquarters is offering a half day Family Fishing Clinic at Harbourside Place Saturday, July 9th from 9:00am to 12:00pm. This is a great way for kids to learn the basics of fishing methods and procedures. Parents will have the opportunity to learn important safety tips for taking kids fishing and how to abide by regulations when out fishing. The fishing clinic will include an overview of the following: ~Fish Identification ~Knots, lures and bait
~Fishing Safety
~Casting Practice
~Conservation and Regulation
~and Fishing!   To register for this clinic please contact the River Center at 561-743-7123 or RiverCenter@lrecd.org. Not able to make it to this clinic? Join the next Family Fishing Clinic on…

Florida is home to some of the most interesting and beautiful lighthouses in the nation. With rich history and incredible stories behind these iconic lighthouses, they make a great destination to visit whether you are local or visiting and each one has its own story. The Jupiter lighthouse has been an emblem of the seaside town of Jupiter since what seems like the beginning of time. You almost never see a photo or hear about Jupiter without the lighthouse.  

A fun event for locals in Jupiter to try is the Jupiter Lighthouse Coffee & book club. “Join the Lighthouse Museum staff in a monthly book discussion on all things Florida.” Every first Wednesday of the month, the staff and members of the community gather to enjoy a cup of coffee and chat about the

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Its Fourth of July weekend and time to celebrate our nation’s independence.   Two hundred and forty years ago, the Declaration of Independence was signed and thusly freeing our nation from the autocratic rule of Great Britain.  Displays of fireworks, baseball games, and barbeques are associated with this great holiday.

Enjoy some fireworks with friends and family in the Palm Beaches this weekend.

 Fourth on Flagler

This downtown spectacular features three stages of entertainment, art exhibits, music, mini golf, culinary delights and more.  An unfurling of a three-story flag on the Esplanade Grande building and an 18-minute fireworks display are scheduled. It all takes place from 5pm to 10 p.m. at the east end of Clematis on the West Palm

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Enjoy the sunshine and stay refreshed by dipping into one of few local Palm Beach County area water parks.  The sun is shining and the current temperature in the area is 83 degrees Fahrenheit.  It is time to mix up summer fun from the beach and boating and give a local area water park a visit.

South Florida has one of the largest water parks around, The Rapids Waer Park, and it is just minutes from Jupiter. Situated on nearly 30 acres near I-95, it features 35 slides, including dual seven story speed slides, and a quarter mile lazy river, and a 25,000 square foot wave pool!  This water park has something for all ages from the young to adventurous. It is open daily from 10:00am – 7:00pm.  The Rapids is located at 6566 North Military Trail, West

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