23rd Annual Jupiter Turtle Trot 5K Run

April 17, 2013 by

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The 23rd annual Town of Jupiter Turtle Trot is coming to town May 4. This event has been a fan favorite for years and this year it is going to be even better!

Participants come out to run from all different parts of the county. The race begins in Carlin Park  and winds down the beach road (A1A) to the Jupiter Inlet and back.

Details of the Trot

There are 15 age groups for the race and the top 3 male and top 3 female runners from each group will take home awards. Some of the new things to look forward to this year in the race include group registration and the kid’s fun run! The group registration allows for 3 or more runners to run together as a team, the team with the most participants will win an award. For kids 11 and under, the fun run is a mile long run that is not timed and meant to be enjoyed with light spirits and quick feet.

Take Note of These Important Dates!

  • May 1- pre-registration. Register by 5:00pm!
  • May 3- IMPORTANT! Packet pickup. This is one day only where you can pick up your registration and race day papers.
  • May 4- RACE DAY! Race day registration ends at 7:00am and the race begins at 7:30am.

You don’t have to run to take part in the race.  If volunteering is more your speed you can do that as well! The Turtle Trot is looking for both adult and teenage volunteers to help with traffic control, water stations, registration and more! The volunteers will be given a race t-shirt and delicious continental breakfast.

If you want to learn more about how to register or volunteer visit Turtle Trot 5K 2013 page! Don’t miss this fun, Jupiter experience!

 

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Come Out and Support the Veterans Tonight!

April 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Tonight in Jupiter, military photojournalist, Liesl Marelli and the Artist Association of Jupiter is hosting an art show to honor the Renewal Coalition. The show will be held at A Unique Gallery, 226 Center Street from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The proceeds will go to the Renewal Coalition, which is a Jupiter-based, non-profit organization that supports wounded veterans and their families. Specifically, those who are transitioning from their military service back to a civilian life.

Come out and support the cause tonight. For more information please contact the gallery at 561-529-2748 or auniqueartgallery@comcast.net.

 

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Mike Schmidt’s Winner’s Circle Tournament Coming in May

April 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Winner's Circle Tournament
This year will be the 14th annual Mike Schmidt & HMY Winner’s Circle Invitational. A renowned fishing tournament has brought in in big fish and big money for cystic fibrosis.  The hall of fame baseball star, Mike Schmidt and HMY Yachts. Some of the other underwriters for Winner’s Circle Charities include: the Cleveland Clinic of Florida and the Marine Industry Education Foundation, a maritime academy, which trains of students for, boating-careers.

Combining adoration for angling and passion to fight cystic fibrosis, these groups have made huge strides for the foundation. The Winner’s Circle Charity has proved tremendously successful over the years and they are looking to hit the $2 million to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT:

This year the Winner’s Circle Tournament will be held at Old Bahama Bay at West End, Bahamas. Many of the boats leave from Jupiter, Florida and make their way to our neighboring island. Check in will be on May 1st in Old Bahama Bay by 5:00pm and the captain’s meeting will kickoff at 6:00pm. The following 3 days will be chalk full of all day fishing. There a number of rules including lines allowed in the water at 8:00am and must be out by 4:oopm, followed by weigh-ins at the dock. Additional guidelines include no live bait, no chumming and no wire-line rigs.

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Breakfast will be available for the angler’s every morning at Bonefish Folley’s beginning at 6:30am. Dinner and cocktails will be served beachside.

AWARDS:

One of the awards given is the Jack Davis Award, which goes to the team that releases the most billfish throughout the tournament. Some of the billfish include; white marlin, blue marlin and sailfish. The grand trophy goes to the team who catches the heaviest combination of one tuna, one dolphin and one wahoo.

If you love fishing and joining a great cause, you should join this fabulous tournament! The Winner’s Circle has earned its solid reputation by giving back and providing an exciting tournament for local anglers. For more information about the Winner’s Circle Invitational, visit www.winnerscirclecharities.org.

 

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The Juno Beach Park

April 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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For those of us who have grown up in the Jupiter area, we all know our beaches very well. For those of us who have not grown up on Florida’s coast, here are some of our favorite spots to get some sun. The Juno Beach Park is a great place to visit with your family.

The Juno Beach Park offers a 900 foot pier with a full bait shop and snack bar. The pier is home to a lot of local fisherman, surfers, swimmers and sun tanners alike. The beach spans 5.24 acres and is open from sunrise to sunset. There are designated areas for surfers and safe areas for swimmers so the two wont collide. A long stretch of the beach welcomes dogs and their owners. The Juno Beach Park also features restrooms, shower areas and covered picnic spots.

A day at the Juno Beach Park is always fulfilling because you can ride your bike up and down the beach, go fishing, and have a picnic. If you would like to take a dip, you can swim with your family and friends or surf. A little bit  of everything is offered here at the Juno Beach Park.

 

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EcoFest at Riverwalk in Jupiter- April 27

April 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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Coming to the beautiful Riverwalk Events Plaza in Jupiter is EcoFest! EcoFest is going to be a celebration of Earth Week and the completion of the Riverwalk. The event will be held on Saturday, April 27th from 11am-4pm. Admission is FREE for everyone! Bring out your friends and family to enjoy earth friendly crafts, drinks and food. There will be a number of fun and unique events for kids and people of all ages. For more information about EcoFest and the Riverwalk, please visit the following link:

EcoFest at the River

 

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