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PHOTOS: Kids take on the surfs in Stuart
Participants are guided into the waves by trained surfing instructors.
5 Fun Things to Do This Weekend
The Wild Wild West, Jazz, and Beerfest
Meet Storm Team 5 this Saturday
Steve Weagle, Glenn Glazer, Kait Parker and James Wieland will be at Treasure Coast Square for the American Red Cross Hurricane, Health and Safety Fair.

PHOTOS: Lake Worth Hot Air Balloon Fest

The balloon festival in Lake Worth happened Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12, 2013.
Five fun things to do this weekend

Hot air balloons, BBQ, and Tigers!
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Balloon Festival comes to Lake Worth

Built Ford Tough Polo & Balloon Festival comes to Lake Worth
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SunFest concluded with large crowds

SunFest ended Sunday with better weather and larger crowds.
1st annual paint party at SunFest

Dry weather drew big crowds at SunFest Saturday night. Crowds poured in when the gates opened, and it was packed all evening. But the crowds weren't just there for the music, crowds participated in the paint party.
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SunFest band The Offspring interview

Noodles from the The Offspring talks to WPTV about his name, social media, and what fans can expect Friday night at SunFest.
Day 3 of Sunfest brings large crowds

Even though it rained on and off, fans did not mind waiting for their favorite bands to take stage. Others went to the barge's to take cover from the rain.
Additional delays near SunFest

A 5K run near SunFest is expected to cause traffic delays near downtown West Palm Beach.

Day 2 of Sunfest brings more rain

Day 2 of Sunfest bring more rain, wind for fans.
Soggy start for 1st day of Sunfest

It was a little soggy for day 1 of Sunfest, but that didn't stop fans from coming out to see their favorite fans.
PHOTOS: Ecofest comes to Jupiter

Dozens of non-profit organizations provided information on recycling, water, plants, animals and health.
Big changes coming to CityPlace

If you've walked through CityPlace recently, you may have noticed a lot of "opening soon" signs. But how soon is "soon"?
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Disney coming to West Palm Beach

Disney is coming to Palm Beach County.
PHOTOS: Festival continues despite rain

Midtown Peace, Love & Wellness Festival brings out smiles in Palm Beach Gardens.
Reggae Fest features food, music & dance

The annual festival featured Caribbean style music, crafts and fun.
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Turtlefest returns to Juno Beach

Despite the on and off rain, lots of people made their way to Loggerhead Marine Life Center in Juno Beach this afternoon for the annual Turtlefest.
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