Happy Friday, Jupiter. In today’s edition: Parking program confusion, jazz in the gardens, a farmers market, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

📰 In the news

QR code guidance questioned: Riviera Beach’s new parking program is sowing confusion, with shoppers reporting $40 tickets under the two-hour limit as manual enforcement continues amid camera delays and hundreds of warnings and citations — learn what officials say.

Business relocation campaign escalates: Palm Beach County took its Wall Street South pitch to New York City, meeting at least six firms. Times Square ads and a $74,000 average salary underscore growing momentum — get all the details.

Troubled utility seeks reset: Riviera Beach has chosen Joshua Niemann to lead its Special Utility District after 11 months without a permanent director, amid delayed E. coli reporting, alleged test fabrication, and compliance failures — read the full story.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Identity theft is up 25%: Last year, Americans lost $12.5 billion to ID theft & fraud, and the stories behind those numbers are brutal. My friend just told me his dad’s on his fourth replacement credit card. Other folks have woken up to empty bank accounts or their personal info dumped online after a breach. Aura catches these kinds of attacks early by monitoring for new accounts, weird money movements, leaked data, and other red flags so you’re alerted before things blow up — learn more about it here.

Highlights this week

• Create Limoges enamel jewelry with Mi-Sook Hur
• Take a guided family night hike
• Celebrate the season with crafts and conservation
• Experience a free Almost ABBA concert
• Celebrate wellness at Coco Market Jupiter
• This pet insurance plan reimburses up to 90%
• A tiny hearing aid is taking the US by storm

🫶 We got your back

Holiday relief for families: Little Smiles is rallying support for its 16th Annual Holiday Toy Drive, aiming to raise $100,000 by Dec. 25 to bring joy to thousands of Southeast Florida kids. The nonprofit serves 33 pediatric partners and says baby toys and teen gift cards are most needed. Businesses can sponsor or host collection boxes. Learn how you can help.

Festive finds with purpose: Loggerhead Marinelife Center hosts a sustainable Holiday Gifting Event on Dec. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Shop eco-friendly goods, meet local authors and artists, and enjoy a raffle, sips, and sweets. Purchases support sea turtle conservation. You can even adopt a sea turtle, with packages starting at $40. Get all the details.

Your next great cut: Inclusive and proudly queer‑owned, The Full Circle Salon in Abacoa delivers tailored cuts, natural color, curly expertise, and luxury extensions with ethically sourced, clean products. Low‑ego, affirming stylists keep the vibe neighborly and the process simple… so refreshing your look feels easy.

Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I decided to take Hers’ online quiz. They recommended a Biotin + Minoxidil green-apple gummy for regrowth and overall hair health. The whole thing was surprisingly easy: just verify who you are and a licensed provider signs off. Here’s the quiz if you want to check it out.

Makeup that actually works: My sister and I were talking the other day about how the makeup we used in our 20s… just doesn’t work now that we’re in our 30s and 40s. Laura Geller’s entire makeup line addresses this shift, with formulas that smooth, brighten, and actually stay put. If you’re in the same boat, their curated kits are worth a look.

📆 Around town this weekend

All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.

Today

🍹 Happy Hour @ Tiki 52 Bar & Grill | Friday (12/12) at 3pm – Slide into the weekend with breezy waterfront vibes, killer drink deals, and the kind of island energy that makes you forget about your inbox entirely. It’s three hours of sipping, snacking, and soaking up that Tiki 52 sunshine. Perfect excuse to “accidentally” clock out early.

🎤 Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis “Merry Christmas Baby” Dinner & Show @ The Paddock at PBKC | Friday (12/12) at 6:30pm – If your holiday playlist is 50% Elvis and 50% leftovers, come get the real thing: a Vegas-style dinner-and-show tribute from Chris MacDonald, his only “Merry Christmas Baby” in Palm Beach County. Expect prime rib, a dynamic band, Blue Christmas, and zero cheesy impersonator shtick.

This weekend

🐴 Tack Sale at Nature Speaks, Inc. @ Nature Speaks, Inc. | Saturday (12/13) at 9:00am – As Nature Speaks winds down, they are clearing the barn in Jupiter Farms with a tack sale loaded with youth saddles, fly sheets, craft supplies, and decorations. Snag gear, support the senior sanctuary horses, and park outside the west gate. Your garage will forgive you.

🥂 PBFWF Bubbles & Bites @ PGA National Resort | Saturday (12/13) at 7:00pm – Trade the kitchen for a poolside stroll at PGA National, where Bubbles & Bites serves chef-made small plates, sparkling sips, and smooth Yacht Rock. Think Forgione and Grueneberg-level bites, smart-casual swagger, and valet so your loafers never touch gravel.

🎶 Carlin Park After Dark: Still Standing @ Seabreeze Amphitheater | Saturday (12/13) at 7:00pm – Bring your lawn chair, your blanket, and your best Tiny Dancer falsetto to Carlin Park’s Seabreeze Amphitheater for a free Elton John tribute that nails the nostalgia without the Ticketmaster bill. Sing along, grab food and drinks on site, call it a perfect Jupiter night.

🥕 Farmers market @ Blue Ridge Farms | Sunday (12/14) at 9:00am – Need gifts that aren’t from a fluorescent-lit aisle? Hit the farmers market for local artisans, handcrafted goods, live music, and food and drink that beats reheated leftovers. Bring a tote, your patience for neighborly chit-chat, and leave with something that smells like pine, not “holiday.”

🐦 Bird Talk And Walk @ John D. MacArthur Beach State Park | Sunday (12/14) at 10am – Stretch your legs and your curiosity on a guided stroll through one of the area’s most beautiful coastal habitats. You’ll chat about local bird species, spot some feathered neighbors in action, and maybe even add a new favorite to your list. A peaceful, nature-filled start to your Sunday.

🎷 Palm Sundays: 7th Annual Jazz in the Gardens @ Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens | Sunday (12/14) at 1:00pm – Whether you prefer Birdland or bougainvillea, Allyson Briggs brings vintage swing, multilingual standards, and glamour to the gardens for Palm Sundays. Pack an appetite, or grab a picnic, and reserve ahead. Tickets are $35 adults, $30 seniors and members, $15 children.

Next week

🧘‍♀️ Mat Yoga with Gwen @ Anchorage Park | Monday (12/15) at 10am – Start your week with a deep breath and a good stretch as Gwen guides you through a peaceful, grounding flow. It’s a gentle morning reset surrounded by breezy park views—perfect for loosening tight muscles and clearing out any Monday chaos before it starts.

🧘 Feminine Flow: Winter Stillness @ Agape Healing Arts | Monday (12/15) at 6:00pm – Skip the holiday frenzy and settle into a three-hour winter immersion blending Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbs, breathwork, and guided embodiment. Expect cacao with goji, hands-on acupressure, and simple rituals your kidneys will thank you for, plus 3 CEUs for LMTs and acupuncturists.

🎻 Palm Beach Symphony Masterworks Series Concert Featuring Misha Dichter @ Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | Tuesday (12/16) at 7:30pm – Palm Beach Symphony serves a vivid, globe-hopping program, with legend Misha Dichter tearing into Rachmaninoff’s Paganini Rhapsody under Gerard Schwarz. Rimsky’s Snow Maiden, Frank’s Andean Elegy, and de Falla’s Three-Cornered Hat keep it rolling, and you get to feel cultured without memorizing an opus number.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 12/12 Jordan Dupree @ Salute Market – 6:30 pm
• 12/12 The Seafarer @ Palm Beach Dramaworks – 7:30 pm
• 12/13 The Dinner Detective @ DoubleTree Palm Beach Gardens – 6 pm
• 12/13 David Foster & Katharine McPhee @ Kravis Center for the Performing Arts – 7:30 pm
• 12/18 Dueling Yule-ing Pianos @ Maltz Jupiter Theatre – 5 pm
• 12/19 East Harbor @ Tiki 52 – 6:30 pm
• 12/19 Simply Tina (Tina Turner tribute) @ The Paddock – 6:30 pm
• 12/19 JP Soars and the Red Hots @ Das Beer Garden – 7 pm
• 12/20 Almost ABBA (ABBA tribute) @ Downtown Abacoa – 7:30 pm
• 12/20 Spred the Dub @ Guanabanas – 8 pm

🏠️ Price is right – Jupiter edition

How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).

Listed by: Joseph Depaulis (Premier Properties of PB Inc)

Set on a quiet cul-de-sac, this fully renovated 4-bed, 3-bath, 3,000 sq. ft. coastal stunner offers a true 180-degree lake panorama from the main living areas, decks, and resurfaced pool. Indoor-outdoor flow is dialed, and the beach sits a short walk away. Offered at $3,599,000.

All-natural stone tile floors inside, travertine patios and deck outside, plus open, light-filled spaces for easy entertaining. Premium finishes throughout and a pool that gazes at the shoreline. Privacy, polish, and prime location, move-in ready.

Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →