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 Jupiter is a city steeped in history. Founded in 1838 during the Seminole
Indian wars, it is the county's oldest settlement. The Jupiter Lighthouse, the
famous red beacon on the Jupiter Inlet, is Palm Beach County's oldest existing
structure. The waters off the Jupiter shoreline house the Last Galleon, the
oldest Spanish galleon found in Florida waters.
Though the past is an important part of the city's identity, today's Jupiter
is a vibrant community of 35,000 residents, with an additional 10,000 during
the season. It has gained fame as the home of The Jupiter Theatre and Burt
Reynolds ranch and film studios now open to the public and as the winter
hideaway of celebrities. At the country community of Jupiter Farms, there are
almost as many horses as people.
North of Jupiter is Tequesta, the county's northernmost community, nestled
between the Loxahatchee River and the Intracoastal Waterway. With venues like
the South Florida Youth Ballet and the Lighthouse Gallery and School of Art,
Tequesta has become something of a cultural center. This quiet village of 4,500
residents was incorporated in 1957 as a golf course community, though its name
appears on maps as early as 1770.
Juno Beach, a seaside town between North Palm Beach and Jupiter, was once a
village of 14 buildings and no roads. Thanks to the Jupiter-to-Lake Worth
railroad, Juno was "put on the map," but somehow managed to retain
its quaint, small-town flavor. Even today, it has fewer than 2,100 residents
and a tranquil, slow-paced lifestyle.
Juno Beach is also where hundreds of sea turtles come to nest each summer.
From May to August, visitors can witness this miracle of nature through guided
nighttime tours with rangers from the Marine Life Center of Juno Beach.
by:
Daphne Nikolopoulos
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Jupiter Theatre
The ever-popular Jupiter Dinner Theater never-or hardly ever-closes. Coming
up in the winter are The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Charles Dickens' The Mystery
of Edwin Drood and two evergreen hits-Camelot and Brigadoon. Will any of them
match the record-breaking success of last springs Crazy for You? The Family
Matinee Dessert Show Specials will give your children a sugar-sweet taste of
the theater. 1001 E. Indiantown Rd., Jupiter (561) 747-5261
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The Jupiter Beach Resort
After its recent $2.5-million renovation, the oceanfront Jupiter Beach
Resort boasts 187 bedrooms; Sinclair's Ocean Grill, the four-star restaurant
with a delectable Sunday brunch; and the Cabana Club Bar and Grill. Tennis; an
exercise section with a multi-functional weight room; bike, jet ski and
snorkeling equipment rentals complete the mix. Five N. A1A, Jupiter (561)
746-2511
Howard Johnson's Holiday
Express Oceanside Lodge
Accommodations are sparse in Juno Beach, making a room at Howard Johnson's
Holiday Express Oceanside Lodge (107 to be exact) a commodity. Located on the
ocean, with a private pool and beach and a Denny's restaurant, open 24 hours a
day. 13930 U.S. Hwy. 1 Juno Beach (561) 626-1531
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Jupiter Christian School Accredited by the Florida Association of Christian
Colleges and Schools, the Jupiter Christian School serves children, grades K3
through 12, with a college preparatory curriculum. Current enrollment: 650.
1300 Mohawk St., Jupiter (561) 746-6274
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Jupiter Medical Center
Not-for-profit. Emergency room: Entrance on north side off Old Dixie Hwy.
Specialties: Cancer care, diabetes education, sleep disorders, mammography,
cardiac rehabilitation, physical therapy, cryosurgery, stereotactic
radiosurgery and laser surgery. 1210 S. Old Dixie Hwy., Jupiter (561) 747-2234
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Gallery Square North
Northern Palm Beach County's shopping haven, replete with galleries,
specialty boutiques and dining venues, Gallery Square North is also the home of
the Lighthouse Gallery and School of Art, Tequesta Dr., Tequesta (561) 346-3616
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