Summer Sip & Shop returns to Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
A free sanctuary evening, a county parking reversal, and two land-use hearings land on the calendar.
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is throwing open its doors for a free Summer Sip & Shop on Thursday, July 23, running from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 17855 Rocky Pines Road in Jupiter. The indoor evening pairs drinks and light bites with live music, a lineup of local vendors, and merchandise from the sanctuary's own gift shop. Every purchase feeds back into the sanctuary's core work of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, so browsing the tables doubles as support for the animals in its care. The gathering is casual and open to the community, but the sanctuary is asking guests to register in advance so it can prepare enough food, drink, and space for the crowd. (Busch Wildlife Sanctuary)
Speed enforcement steps up across Florida through July 18
Operation Southern Slow Down runs July 13-18, with Florida joining Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee in a coordinated push that pairs heightened speed enforcement with public education. State transportation officials cite speeding as a factor in about six percent of Florida traffic fatalities in the 2024 Florida Traffic Crash Facts report. The effort is statewide and not tied to any single checkpoint or location. (Florida Department of Transportation)
County keeps beach parking free for residents
Palm Beach County commissioners voted Tuesday night to keep parking free for county residents at county-owned beach parks and access points where it is currently free. Residents will eventually need a free annual beach-parking pass, though the application process and proof-of-residency requirements have not yet been set. The county still intends to develop paid parking for nonresidents. The rejected proposal would have charged at least $4 an hour at 12 county beaches that are free today, and more than 5,000 residents signed petitions against it. Not every Jupiter beach is county-owned or covered by the decision. (WPTV)
Town sports camps run July 20-24
Two Town of Jupiter sports camps run Monday through Friday, July 20-24, from 9 a.m. to noon. Soccer Camp Week 2 serves ages 5-14 at Jupiter Community Park, 1201 Island Way, for $140 for residents or $175 for nonresidents. Skate/Scooter Camp Week 3 covers ages 5-15 at Jupiter Skate Park, 1501 W. Frederick Small Road, for $225 for residents or $282 for nonresidents, with Locals Surf Shop staff running skills evaluation, drills, and free skate. (Town of Jupiter Parks and Recreation)
Lighthouse runs Animals of the Sea camp week
The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum runs its Animals of the Sea summer-camp session Monday through Friday, July 20-24, for ages 7-13. The day runs 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and costs $425 per camper, with a focus on outdoor exploration, history, science, and teamwork at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area. (Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum)
Council hearing set on Shoppes at Jupiter site plan
Jupiter Town Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing Tuesday, July 21 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 210 Military Trail on a site-plan amendment for the Shoppes at Jupiter. The application covers the 24.92-acre property at 101 N. U.S. Highway 1 and proposes revised architectural elevations, an enclosed loading dock, modified uses, and reconfigured parking. The town notes that titles and hearing dates may be revised before the meeting. (Town of Jupiter)
Bears Club maintenance plan gets first reading July 21
Jupiter Town Council is scheduled to take a first reading Tuesday, July 21 at 7 p.m. on Bears Club applications for a property-owners-association maintenance facility. The plans would convert about 0.6 acres of common area into a new phase for a maintenance building, redesign the Frederick Small Road secondary entrance, add a staffed guardhouse, and seek front and side-corner setback waivers. A second reading is listed for August 18, making this an early step rather than final action. (Town of Jupiter)
Open Crochet Club meets Friday
The Town of Jupiter's free Open Crochet Club meets Friday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Jupiter Community Center, 200 Military Trail. The all-levels group offers friendly guidance and optional projects for both beginners and experienced crocheters, at no cost to join. (Town of Jupiter Parks and Recreation)
Steel Pulse plays Abacoa on July 24
Steel Pulse plays Abacoa on Friday, July 24 from 6 to 10 p.m., with tickets available through Eventbrite. Only the act, date, and time are posted; ticket prices, opening acts, and entry rules are not stated. (Abacoa Property Owners' Assembly)