July 2022

You have an opportunity to walk on a spiral staircase with 105 steps to the top of the red structure for a panoramic vantage point of Jupiter waterways and vistas. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is a 108-foot historical landmark on a riverfront site with historical displays and natural features.

Operated by the nonprofit Loxahatchee River Historical Society, the waterfront lighthouse, and grounds exhibits feature over 5,000 years of regional history.

In addition to offering climbing tours of the landmark 1860 lighthouse, it is the site of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area, National Conservation Lands.

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is also a historical museum. There is a Pier overlooking the Loxahatchee River, an Old Florida

Palm Beach County offers some fantastic fresh farmers/green markets. These markets are super popular and as more people become more concerned with health, environmental issues, and how the way they spend their money can affect the planet they will grow even more popular. Here are three of our favorite farmers/green markets in the area!

Artisan Market and Farmers' Market at Mizner Park The Artisan Market is each Friday at the South end of the center from 4 P.M. to 9 P.M. and the Farmers' market is from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. every Sunday. Both markets are held at 327 Plaza Real in Boca Raton.

Gardens Greenmarket The Gardens GreenMarket is open each Sunday from 8 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the City Hall Municipal Campus in Palm Beach Gardens.

Waterfront

Enjoy a back-to-school fashion show at The Mall At Wellington Green on July 30, 2022. The Mall at Wellington Green is located at 10300 West Forest Hill Boulevard in Wellington. The shopping center is a 1.2-million-square-foot, two-level regional shopping destination featuring more than 160 stores.

Join in a day of fabulous classroom fashion at the Mall at Wellington Green. On Saturday, July 30 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Grab trendy, fashion find and tax-free deals for the family. Returning to school students can find stylish trends while parents’ cash in on wallet-friendly retail savings during the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday running now through Aug. 7, 2022.

The family activities will include a high energy fashion show, dance, and musical

The Downtown area of Lake Worth has been fabulously refurbished and it is a unique treasure worth discovering. Along the two main streets of Lake Avenue and Lucerne Avenue is a melody of shops and eateries. Roam about the diverse assortment of art galleries, specialty shops, restaurants, and distinctive music venues. 

Lake Worth’s City Hall is a declaration for the rainbow coalition. The murals around town on various sides of buildings are colorful and range from wildlife, dogs, ocean, and political statements. The tasteful murals are without graffiti. There are also many eclectic and vintage shops in downtown Lake Worth.

Add a tour of the "Inside the Cottages Home Tour" where you can check out more than ten quirky little cottages. You will also

The first line of defense against the Palm Beach County summer sun should be sunscreen. However, consuming tomatoes may provide further protection. From late June to September, tomatoes are at their peak. Pick up some ripe vine tomatoes from any of the local farmer's markets. Did you know that tomatoes contain lycopene? 

Lycopene is abundant in very red tomatoes and offers a long list of health benefits, including sun protection, reduced vascular aging, and helping prevent heart disease, stroke, and memory loss. Lycopene in tomatoes becomes more available when cooked, allowing you to absorb more of this super-nutrient. Tomatoes also contain potassium, an electrolyte that can help muscle contraction, heart function, and water balance regulation.

The Royal Poinciana Plaza, located at 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Suite 320, in Palm Beach, is hosting Sommelier Saturdays with the Virginia Philip Wine Spirits and Academy. Sommelier Saturdays are offered every Saturday with tasting slots available at: 11:30 A.M., 1:00 P.M., 2:30 P.M. and 5:00 P.M.

Virginia Philip is an internationally renowned Master Sommelier and pioneer in the wine industry. She became just the 11th woman in the world to earn Master Sommelier accreditation in 2002. Virginia has been named “Best Sommelier USA” to an honoree for the inaugural Women in Wine & Spirits Awards. Virginia acts as the Wine Director for The Breakers and holds a doctorate degree in Oenology. She also owns and operates her eponymous wine shop in The Royal

South Florida residents who want tips on selecting the perfect plants for their yards can find lots of free information from landscaping experts in greater Palm Beach County. Experts will answer questions via phone and email. Lots of useful information is online for free. Florida Master Gardener Volunteer is a title granted by the University of Florida/ IFAS to individuals who complete a Master Gardener Volunteer training course and required volunteer hours. 

The purpose of the Florida Master Gardener Volunteer program is to “create and retain volunteers who educate and provide research-based information to the public about planning and maintaining urban, suburban and rural landscapes with a focus on environmental stewardship.”  

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 Palm Beach County is the perfect place for people who are enthusiastic about boating life.  Four major inlets lead to the Atlantic Ocean from the Intracoastal Waterway and Lake Worth Lagoon. There are 125 miles of scenic waterways to take pleasure cruises, fishing charters, Intracoastal cocktails cruises, and dinner cruises. You have not seen Palm Beach County until you have seen it by water.

There are different options to partake in if you do not own a boat. Take off on a public cruise or private charter with PonTiki. These are a festive pontoon armada boasting chipping greens, tiki bars, and water slides that are great family fun. Sail on a sunset cruise on their 50' Catamaran 'Hakuna Matata.'  Looking for something a little bit more on the wild

The long-awaited reopening of TooJay’s at the Royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach is coming to fruition!  TooJay’s is thrilled to announce that they will open the public, July 26,2022.  The restaurant has moved into a bigger space with a freshly redesigned interior. TooJay’s is located next to Marissa Collections, as well as across the courtyard from the Palm Beach Grill.

TooJay's is excited to embrace and welcome back the Palm Beach community. The beloved delicatessen opened its original location at The Royal Poinciana Plaza back in 1981, and they are delighted to return to their roots, in their first home.  

Visit TooJay’s soon and enjoy the same delectable, comfort foods you remember along with new mouth-watering menu items. In addition to

Raise a glass to The Palm Beaches Restaurant Month! Palm Beach County and the James Beard Foundation invite you to a Friends of James Beard Benefit featuring two of the county’s best chefs from PGA National Resort. The event will be at PGA National Resort, 400 Avenue of the Champions, in Palm Beach Gardens. The event is on August 2, 2022, between 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. There is a registration deadline date of July 29, 2022. 

The James Beard Foundation is a nonprofit whose mission “is to celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America’s food culture and champion a standard of good food anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability”. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the James Beard Foundation launched the “Open for Good” campaign to