Eleanor Fletcher, here in the 1990s, is about to conduct an egg count after the hatchlings had left the nest.
Beginning with a display of beach curiosities on her condominium balcony, the Turtle Lady later rented an apartment to create the Children's Museum of Juno Beach.
Her project evolved to become the outstanding Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
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The Juno Beach Pier was built by Palm Beach County and opened in 1999. It's shown here during construction in 1998.
At 990 feet, it is almost twice a long as the earlier Fishing Pier that was destroyed in 1984.
It is managed by Loggerhead Marinelife Center. In addition to serving anglers, it regularly hosts educational events as well as having a web-linked underwater camera.
The Waterford opened in 1982 as a senior living community offering independent living plus a skilled nursing service. Its accommodations range from high-rise apartments to villas. It's in the midst of a major expansion and will soon include assisted living and memory care services.
Florida Power & Light Co. moved its corporate headquarters from Miami to Juno Beach in 1982. The site is also the headquarters of its parent, Next Era Energy, which is the world's largest electric utility company.
Juno Beach Town Center opened in 1992. That title, rather than Town Hall, was chosen as it was designed to be a true civic center.
It features a lending library, an array of photographs and artwork, historical exhibits, shaded terraces, a large plaza, and even free coffee in the mornings. It is the town's hub for community social events throughout the year..
Celestial Railroad tracks displayed in Town Center Park are just feet away from where they originally ran down Ocean Drive.
Juno Beach has installed ten plaques around town to tell aspects of his history. Two of them are in this park.
From the Tour tab on the Home Page, you will find images of the plaques and the story of how they were created.
The Juno Dunes Natural Areas opened to the public in 2001.
This natural time capsule of 569 acres harbors a dozen ecosystems between the oceanfreont dunes and the Intracoastal Waterway. It is unique in south Florida.
The Oceanfront Tract was originally called Juno Hills and is part of the Atlantic Coastal Ridge. It includes a path leading to the county's second highest elevation, 44 ft.
Informative plaques like this line the paths in the Natural Areas.
They introduce visitors to the discrete ecosystems as they enter the duneside hammock, cross through the pine scrub, and end in the mangrove wetlands on the Intracoastal Waterway.
They identify plant and animal species along the way, dozens of which are endangered or at risk, including the gopher tortoise.
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Celebrating their town! The 4,000 residents of Juno Beach are quite involved in their community.
They engage in organizations such as the Civic Association, Ecology Group, Friends of the Arts, and the Historical Society.
Spirited volunteers support the town's charity shops, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Town Center Library, Police Department, Police Foundation, and two churches.