North Palm Beach, Jupiter, & Stuart, FL

February 11, 2020. Arrived into the Lake Worth cut about 3:30 and docked at the first marina we saw Riviera Beach Marina, because we were excited to get off and see the sites.  This area rivals Fort Lauderdale with the boats and waterfront and Joe kind of likes to look at boats (in case you were unaware) so the next few days included much of this activity.  
Friday Feb. 14th - Valentines Day, We moved to our friends, the Powells, dock and hung with them, and their daughter, son in law and beautiful grand daughter Sophie, for a couple days.  They are super gracious hosts with a fabulous home and they toured us around the area by boat and car, complete with historical commentary.  Enjoyed great company, food, games, boating, etc.  

Sunday Feb. 16, 2020, we took the intercoastal to Stuart where we will have some work done while we go home and await our new grand baby.  As soon as we tied up the boat at Sunset Bay Marina in downtown Stuart, we were greeted by some Loopers and invited for 'little beers', which a Great Loop tradition to meet or send off fellow Loopers.  Little beers are actually a liquor drink topped with cream to look like beer.  This a tradition we like and will pass it forward.

​Chris and Kermit Wold, friends from MN, were our local hosts here and tour guides. Stuart has a quaint downtown and many bays, marinas and boating areas.  More great food, company, boating, etc.  We toured the various shores of the St. Lucie River and then the Manatee Pocket where there are great restaurants.  
The next day we all had dinner at the Dolphin House.  This place was owned and operated by Frances Langford (her signature song -"I'm in the Mood for Love") as the Outrigger Resort.  Many celebrities frequented here and their pictures hang on the wall.  Jackie Gleason apparently liked the bungalow closest to the bar.  The restaurant today had some of the best shrimp and tuna along with a great view.