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It may have taken a few extra weeks, but Southeastern Conference football is back! The No.5 Florida Gators will kick off their abbreviated 2020 campaign on Saturday as they travel to Oxford, MS to face Ole Miss.

The Gators, led by head coach Dan Mullen, will head into the season with lofty expectations despite some unknown holes from last season. However, Florida will have last season’s pleasant surprise in Kyle Trask under center. Trask, who stepped into the starting position last season when Feliple Franks was lost to injury, threw for almost 3,000 yards and 25 touchdowns in 2019. The Gators may sprinkle in highly touted Emory Jones to spell Trask at points, but this will Trasks’ team in 2020. 

The defense will be stout as ever, the quarterback is

In support of local restaurants in Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens, Villain Bike Boutique at Downtown Palm Beach Gardens will host a biweekly bike tour on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The 15-mile, three-hour ride leaves at 7:30 p.m. from Villain Bike Boutique, at 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Avenue, Suite 3106. 

Riders will make up to three stops at local restaurants including Paddy Mac’s, Twisted Trunk, Das Biergarten, The Cooper, Salute Market, Rocco’s Taco’s, Voodoo Bayou and Scusi. The ride is free, and any food purchases are up to the rider.

Bikers may bring thier own bike and helmet or rent an electric bike from Villain at a discounted rate. 

Advanced registration is required. For information, call Villain Bike Boutique at 561-629-7507.

Registration is now open for the 2020 Garden of Life Palm Beaches Marathon this December 2020. The race is still a few months away but now is the time to reserve your spot. The event is not just a marathon, but a weekend long event filled with a half marathon, 5K, 10K, marathon relay, marathon, special events, live music, fireworks, and much more.

The race is expected to take place this December 2020 along the waterfront of West Palm Beach and throughout the downtown area. Registration is now open for the 17th annual event and the race is a Boston Marathon Qualifier.

Race Weekend Starts Friday, December 11th through Sunday, December 13th.

Race Weekend Schedule:

Friday:

The 2020 Garden of Life Palm Beaches Marathon Health and Wellness Expo

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.

It was just a little over a month ago when Dustin Johnson failed to break 80 in his two rounds at the Memorial before heading home. The following week he traveled to Minnesota for the 3M Open where he opened with a 78 and promptly withdrew. It seemed like DJ was playing his worst golf during at the worst time with a major and the playoffs on the horizon.

What a difference just a few weeks can make.

After a runner-up finish at the PGA Championship, Johnson arrived at The Northern Trust in Boston, the first event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs and proceeded to lap the field. Not only did he shoot a Friday 60 that easily could have been a 55, he won the event at a nearly historical 30-under par. As if all of that wasn't enough, the win moved Dustin back

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

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

For Golfers, Palm Beach County is knowns as Florida’s “Golf Capital” and is known for some of the best golf in the country. Palm Beach County is boasting with some of the most acclaimed golf courses and resort areas in the world. The county is home to more than 160 golf courses, both public and private, and some of the most famous courses with courses list in the “Top 100 Courses in America” and “Top Courses in Florida” are located in our area.

Many golfers are drawn to the area to play not only because of the year-round sunshine and beautiful beaches but because of the challenging and beautiful golf courses. The PGA National Tournament, The Honda Classic, is played every year at PGA National Resort and Spa located in Palm Beach Gardens

Palm Beach

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

The Royal Poinciana Plaza is back open and is ready for your next visit. The Palm Beach Island outdoor shopping and lifestyle center have recently added a calendar list of events and next shops and restaurants to their directory.

The Royal is hosting an outdoor fitness series that will give you a chance to stay fit and healthy seven days a week. Every Monday through Sunday, the outdoor fitness class will get your moving, stretching, and sweating in their new fitness series.

Each day the class is taught by one of several partners to make each class different and fit into your fitness routine.  Fitness partners that have paired with The Royal Poinciana Plaza include Squeeze Pilates, Sculpted with Liv Fitness, and The Yoga Society Palm Beach.