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Gumbo Limbo Nature Center provides information about sea turtle nesting and hatching season which lasts Mar. 1 until Oct. 31. Every morning during sea turtle nesting season, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center employees and marine turtle specialists survey sea turtle tracks and look for nests. After observing the tracks, the specialists determine which turtle species made the tracks. Once a nest is located, the specialists mark off the area with flagging tape. Two Sea turtle specialists rescue a nest. Photo/ Gumbo Limbo Nature Center“Our Sea Turtle Conservation Team is on the beach every single morning during sea turtle nesting season,” said David Anderson, conservation coordinator.  “We mark all the sea turtle nesting activity that happens the night before,” said Anderson, conservation coo...

ACCF Annual Golf Tournament “Swing to Achieve”  Presented by Northern Trust, Raises Over $16,000 to Benefit Achievement Centers for Children & Families Boca Raton, FL – Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) raised over $16,000 at its 2nd Annual Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Tournament, presented by Northern Trust, at the Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Club, on Saturday, April 3rd, 2021. Attendees enjoyed a day of golf, raffles, contests, and ocean views that benefitted Achievement Centers for Children & Families, a community-based nonprofit supporting hundreds of local children and their families annually by providing access to a variety of programs year-round.   “It was a wonderful day spent with friends, enjoying a game of golf and raising money for an incredible age...

Boca Raton, FL – The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a countywide Occupant Protection Enforcement on April 10, 2021.  The purpose of this operation is to conduct high-visibility, zero-tolerance enforcement of all Florida State Statutes regarding seat belt usage and child safety restraints. The locations of the enforcement will be in the unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County. The hours of operation will be from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The post Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a Seat Belt & Child Safety Restraint Enforcement appeared first on Boca Raton's Most Reliable News Source. Read More

My New Classroom by Ava Grave de Peralta (Dreyfoos School of the Arts) Annual Competition Showcased 1600-plus Exciting Artist Works, 45 High-School Student Portfolios Boca Raton, FL – The Armory Art Center is honored to announce the nationally-acclaimed winners of the 2021 Palm Beach and Martin Counties Regional Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition. This year’s anticipated annual competition, presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers and more than 100 visual arts organizations across the country, including the Armory Art Center, brought together, regionally, an exciting collection of 1600-plus artist works and 45 high-school student portfolios. In February, as in years past, the Armory Art Center was thrilled to showcase works entered in the ‘Regional’ competition with...

He's been a frontline worker throughout the pandemic, treating some recovering COVID-19 patients. However, a Port St. Lucie physical therapist from Brazil said he is struggling to continue to work here legally.Dienaro Germanowicz has been working in Florida under an EB2 National Interest Waiver, an employment-based visa for someone with exceptional abilities or higher education.When he petitioned to renew his legal status, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services denied his application, saying in part that his work as a physical therapist is not considered a part of the national interest, "nor has he demonstrated that his proposed contributions are of such value that, overall, they would benefit the nation even if other qualified U.S. workers were available."He is fighting to convince the...

Flags will be flown at half-staff in honor of a longtime South Florida congressman who died earlier this week.Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday directed the state and U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff for U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings, D-Fla.Hastings died Tuesday at the age of 84.Known as the dean of Florida's congressional delegation, Hastings had served in Congress since 1993.Hastings, who represented portions of Palm Beach and Broward counties, was re-elected 14 times, most recently in 2018. He announced in January 2019 that he was undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer.Per the governor's directive, flags will be flown at half-staff at the Palm Beach County Courthouse in downtown West Palm Beach, City Hall in downtown Delray Beach and the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee from sunrise to sun...

Florida's coronavirus cases increased by 7,939, the most since 8,525 on Feb. 11 and one day after 5,885, as deaths rose by 84, the 13th day in a row under triple digits, including 42 Wednesday, the Florida Health Department announced Thursday afternoon. Also, daily tests were the most in more than one week.Of the increased deaths reported Thursday, 16 were people 85 and older and long-term facilities rose by 25.Palm Beach County's deaths increased by 6 and in third place 28 behind Broward. The Treasure Coast increased by 4 -- two each in St. Lucie and Martin. Okeechobee also didn't rise.Only California reported a single-day, triple-digit deaths increase Wednesday. Increased U.S. deaths: 2,570 but 1,716 were reconciled data by Oklahoma; otherwise would be sixth day in a row under 1,000. Inc...

Palm Beach County and a group of nonprofits are helping individuals who are experiencing homeless receive their stimulus checks from the American Rescue Plan.SPECIAL COVERAGE: Rebound South FloridaThe county will hold five events in April in multiple cities: April 9, St. Ann Place, 2107 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach from 10 a.m. to noonApril 10, Church Without Walls, 1824 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth Beach from 10 a.m. to noonApril 16, St. Matthews Church, 404 SW 3rd St., Delray Beach from 10 a.m. to noonApril 23, St. George, 21 W 22nd St., Riviera Beach from 10 a.m. to noonApril 24, The Lord's Place, 2808 N Australian Ave., West Palm Beach from 10 a.m. to noonCommunity leaders said they are also in the process of planning an outreach event in the Glades area.Transportation to the event...

Palm Beach County is thanking a local man for his help to keep our local beaches clean.Andy Abbot partnered with Palm Beach County to help create stations for anyone to grab a bucket and collect trash while at the beach.What started as a pilot program a year ago grew to 25 stations being built in 15 different parks"It worked so well we gave him the green light to do all of our parks," Abbot said.Director of Parks and Recreations Eric Call said Abbot builds the stations and installs them.Abbot said they are currently working with other city's and town to put other stations in beaches and parks"All along the east coast, I'm getting calls from Long Island from Virginia," Abbot said.The county recognized Abbot for his volunteer efforts with a certificate of appreciation. Commissioner Robert We...

The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League said more than 50 dogs rescued from Texas last month are now up for adoption. The group led a rescue effort in early March to save 70 dogs from Texas shelters whose water and heat had been destroyed due to winter storms. More than 50 of the dogs then went to the Peggy Adams shelter in West Palm Beach with the rest going to the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County. All of the dogs have received medical examinations and are ready to find their forever homes. "This is a perfect time to adopt a new furry friend and a great reason to visit our new Pet Adoption Center," Executive Director and CEO of Peggy Adams Rescue League Rich Anderson said.The dogs rescued are a variety of medium to large breeds and various ages and all adoptable pets are ...