Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse celebrates 166 years Friday
A waterfront birthday party, a free Shakespeare premiere, and a cabinetry mainstay in bankruptcy.
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse celebrates 166 years Friday
The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse marks 166 years with a birthday party on Friday, July 10, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the lighthouse. The evening includes live entertainment, celebrating the anniversary of one of Jupiter's most recognizable landmarks. The event caps a stretch of summer programming at the lighthouse that has included sunset tours climbing the 105 steps to the top, twilight yoga sessions, and storytime and crafts for kids under the site's Seminole chickee. The birthday gathering centers on the lighthouse itself rather than a routine weekly class, which makes it a useful anchor for families planning Friday night by the inlet. Families looking for a low-cost evening on the water have a fixed date and time to plan around, with the celebration running into the early evening hours along the water. (Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum)
Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival premieres 'Falstaff' at Carlin Park
The Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival returns to Jupiter's Carlin Park with the world premiere of "Falstaff," featuring free performances, sword fights, and family-friendly entertainment. The festival's return brings live outdoor theater back to the oceanfront park, giving Jupiter residents a no-cost cultural option close to home. The production is staged as a world premiere, distinguishing this run from the festival's more familiar repertory. Carlin Park's location on the water makes the setting part of the draw for the evening performances. (WPTV)
Schrapper's Fine Cabinetry files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Schrapper's Fine Cabinetry & Design LLC, a longtime custom cabinetry company based in Jupiter, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The business has operated for four decades, making its filing a notable change for a well-established local home-design name. Chapter 11 allows a company to reorganize rather than immediately liquidate, but the filing does not yet spell out what happens next for the firm or its customers. The local significance is straightforward: one of Jupiter's older custom home-design operations is now in bankruptcy court, and homeowners with active or planned work may want to watch for next steps. (What Now)
Jupiter family pays over $1,000 to fix passport errors
A Jupiter family paid over $1,000 to correct clerical errors on multiple passports issued through the expedited system. The errors appeared on documents the family had paid extra to receive quickly, adding unexpected cost on top of the expedited fees. The account highlights the risk of processing mistakes even when travelers use the faster, more expensive passport option. For local families planning summer travel, the practical lesson is simple: check names, dates and document details as soon as passports arrive, while there is still time to fix mistakes before a trip. (WPTV)
Broadway Chicken to open in Jupiter
Broadway Chicken is coming to Jupiter with a menu built around crispy chicken sandwiches, hand-breaded tenders, wings, loaded fries, and a range of signature sauces. The announcement does not specify an address or opening date, so this is still a watch item rather than a place to put on tonight's dinner list. It adds another fast-casual chicken option to the Jupiter dining scene, and the missing location details are the next thing to watch. (What Now)
Jupiter Community High football aims to repeat undefeated season
The Jupiter Community High School football team, the Warriors, is looking to repeat an undefeated regular season after an early playoff exit. The squad went undefeated during the 2025 regular season but lost in the first round of the playoffs, and returns hungry for a deeper run. That makes the coming season less about proving the regular-season ceiling and more about whether Jupiter can turn last year's week-to-week dominance into a postseason run. (WPTV)
Jupiter e-bike crash verdict puts safety back in focus
A Palm Beach County jury awarded $5.1 million after a 12-year-old Jupiter boy was hurt in a 2024 e-bike crash outside Floresta Apartments. WPBF said recoverable damages totaled a little more than $2 million, with responsibility divided among the apartment community, the child and his mother. The case keeps e-bike safety in the local conversation as families, property managers and riders sort through risk around apartments, sidewalks and neighborhood streets. (WPBF)
Food Truck Fridays returns to Downtown Abacoa
Food Truck Fridays returns to Downtown Abacoa on Friday, July 10, at 5:30 p.m. The gathering runs on the second Friday of each month at Abacoa Town Center, billed as an outdoor picnic with food trucks. It is the cleanest low-friction food event on this week's Jupiter calendar: fixed day, fixed start time, central location and an easy after-work format. (Abacoa Town Center events)