In 1965 Hurricane Betsy, a category 4 cyclone, hit Palm Beach County with 20-foot waves and 80 mph winds that sent palm trees horizontal. 

The Amaryllis, a 450-foot, 7,200-ton Greek banana freight boat, was headed for safety at the Palm Beach Inlet. It was overpowered by massive swells that steered it straight toward the shallows off Singer Island. The ship was pushed ashore just in front of the Rutledge Inn, which is now the Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront Resort. 

The enormous boat would take thousands of hours and loads equipment to remove from the beach. But for three years the Amaryllis created some of the best small waves in the area. The washed up wreckage attracted surfers from all over the southeast coast and Singer Island became the…

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Every Sunday afternoon local folk bands play live music at the beautiful John D. MacArthur Beach State Park on Singer Island. 

Come spend your day listening to the sound of music that makes you want to stomp your feet and dance around. Enjoy the fun vibe at the 400+ acre park right on the beach and filled with trees, animals, and history. Walk the boardwalk out onto the sandy beach and explore Anastasia Limestone rocks that are as tall as you are. Travel through the "Maritime Hammock," a magical trail of tropical trees including fig and satinleaf, and discover the small inhabitants in the area like turtles and small crabs. 

This is the place you want to spend your Sunday afternoons. Music is performed from 1-3 p.m. and there's no cost other than…

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The Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Resort & Spa receives praise and awards by many travel magazines and websites all year long. Their newest rating is a four diamond review by AAA. AAA reviews around 30,000 resorts and hotels a year, and only 6% make the four diamond list.

The reason AAA said they awarded the resort four diamonds is because of its luxury yet casual atmosphere on the always-tranquil Singer Island, also calling it the most premier travel destination in South Florida. Here's what AAA notes about the Singer Island Marriott:

"This resort is ideal for a family getaway or a romantic weekend away from the norm. Families will enjoy the two pools, the beach and the kids recreational programming while couples can indulge at the spa,…

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John D. MacArthur Beach State Park on Singer Island often hosts events out in nature that are both fun and educational. 

This weekend, the park is having a kayak tour where you can paddle from Singer Island, through the Lake Worth Lagoon, and over to Munyon Island, a home to numerous estuary and migratory bird species. Learn about these plentiful birds up close, getting to see their beautiful colors and behaviors. Your guide will give you interesting facts about these birds and other local wildlife you'll see on the island and along the way.

The tour is two hours long and you'll want to remeber to bring the following items:

A water bottle

Binoculars

Closed-toe water shoes

Sun protection

The tour leaves at 9 a.m. Paddlers…

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The Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Resort is the place to go this Sunday for Super Bowl LII Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots. 

Watch the game on the resort's private beach, enjoy world-class cuisine from 3800 Ocean, and have some fun dancing to live music. 

The Super Bowl will be projected onto a giant screen right on the sand. Live music, bonfires, family games, and making s'mores will be some of the entertainment activities included through the evening. 

The Polynesian menu includes delicious items like Mango Chicken Wings, Peel n' Eat Florida Pink Shrimp, Rum-Guava Glazed Chicken, Mahi Mahi, and New England-Style Lobster Rolls. 

The party starts at 4:30 p.m., two hours before kick-off. The cost is $25 per person and free…

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The "Grandeur of Florida" is an art show and sale displaying the work of Hall of Fame artist, James Hutchinson.

Hutchinson is a painter from Martin County who was first commissioned in 1948 to depict a scene of Florida showing its true natural beauty. Hutchinson spent years studying our surroundings and heritage including local Native American history, particularly the Seminole tribe. His 60 years of paintings of Florida landscapes and natives are true works of art with great cultural meaning. 

The work will be on display at the Northern Trust in North Palm Beach February 2nd through the 16th. Sales will benefit the Natural Science Education Fund at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park on Singer Island. You can view the paintings anytime between…

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VistaBlue, Singer Island's new 19-story luxury condo building, is set to be completed and opened in March. 

The project started in late 2015 and is the island's first luxury condo built in a decade. It has 58 units ranging from $1.4 million to $7.6 million. Forty three of those units have already been sold, leaving 11 units still available including a penthouse. 

Units feature 10-foot ceilings (penthouse 12 feet), floor-to-ceiling windows, imported Italian porcelain tiling inside and out, wrap around terraces, and kitchens with Poggenpohl cabinets and Miele appliances. 

Amenities to the building are a pool terrace overlooking the ocean, lounge, fitness center, saunas, two bars, and two gas fire pits. 

To view listings, click here. For more…

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The 9-mile stretch of Singer Island contains a strip called the Ocean Mall, a beachfront shopping and dining experience.

The mall is a great spot for entertainment inside and out. Enjoy lunch at one of five eateries, including the favorites Johnny Longboats and Two Drunken Goats. These spots offer great food, a tempting happy hour, and have outdoor seating practically on the white sand beach. Hear live music playing from these venues as you walk down the plaza.

There are a couple of beach boutiques and surf shops in the plaza to check out as well, including the popular beachwear store, Wings. The pleasant Sweet Treats & Ice Cream shop is a cute and quiet little spot nestled in the plaza. They offer a plentiful selection of ice cream, lattes, and…

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Johnny Longboats is a popular spot for local islanders. The restaurant has a tropical style breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu serving up favorites like conch fritters, lobster rolls, sandwiches and wings.

The reason people on Trip Advisor voted this eatery #1 out of 30 restaurants in Riviera is not just for the food, but the awesome specials, laid back atmosphere, location, and live music. 

Steps from the beach, Johnny Longboats is in a prime spot to relax and spend time enjoying family and friends. There's live music, ball games on the TV, and daily specials you just can't beat.

Here are those specials:

Monday: 50 cent Watermelon Shots

Tuesday: Two for Tuesday- buy one beer, get two

Wednesday: 10 cent draft beers

Thursday:…

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Every Wednesday, the Singer Island Outdoor Center gives guided jet ski tours on our gorgeous local waterways. 

Ride your own jet ski around the Indian River Lagoon and Loxahatchee Aquatic Preserve only stopping at points of interest with your tour guide. 

This is a super fun way to learn some history about our marine ecosystems and places like the Port of Palm Beach.

Two tours are offered each Wednesday; one at 9 a.m. and one at 11 a.m.

For more information or to book click here.

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