Sports & Recreation

younger, $2; spectators, $1. Prices are subject to change. Visit www.pbcparks.com for the most current information.

William O. Lockhart Municipal Pier

Located across from the Lake Worth Casino Building & Beach Complex 10 S. Ocean Blvd., Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460 (561) 582-3474 hamas, making the Palm Beaches an ideal launching point for a fishing excursion to the islands,” says Tom Twyford, president of the 87-year-old West Palm Beach Fishing Club.

Annual highlights of the season include winter sail fishing, spring dolphin and wahoo action and kingfish runs, summer offshore fishing for snapper, dolphin and wahoo, and spectacular surf and coastal fishing for snook, tarpon, mackerel and bluefish. Contact the West Palm Beach Fishing Club at (561) 832-6780 for more information on the dozens of annual fishing events and programs in the Palm Beaches. Fresh waters not only offer outstanding fishing for native largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish, but also feature the best fishing for peacock bass north of the Amazon. Visit www.myfwc.com/fishing “sites/forecast” for up-to-date suggestions.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is dedicated to managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people, and manages all fisheries within three nautical miles from shore in the Atlantic (from shore to nine nautical miles in the Gulf), including all inshore rivers and bodies of freshwater. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) Fisheries federally manage waters beyond three nautical miles. Information about fishing rules, regulations and licensing can be obtained through the FWC’s website at www.myfwc.com or by calling the FWC West Palm Beach office at (561) 625-5122 for state waters, and by visiting NOAA Fisheries’ website at sero.nmfs.noaa.gov, or by calling the NOAA Southeast regional office at (727) 824-5301 for federal waters.

A wide range of local businesses will help you get the most fun out of your time on the water. Docks, bait and tackle shops, indoor and outdoor storage, short- and long-term leases, sales and service, and ocean and Intracoastal fishing charters are all readily available.

Juno Beach Park Fishing Pier

Located in Juno Beach Park

14775 U.S. Highway A1A Juno Beach, FL 33408 (561) 855-6185

Features: This expansive 990-foot pier features a tee end, two shade structures, four fish cleaning tables, a bait shop and food concession. From November-February, it is open Sun.Thurs. from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Fri.Sat. from 6 a.m. to midnight. From March-October (sea turtle nesting season), the pier opens a half-hour before sunrise and closes at sunset.

Admission fees: Fishing patrons age 12 and older, $4; age 11 and

Visitors can fish at this popular destination from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. The cost is $3 for fishing patrons and $1 for spectators. The pier is complemented by an oceanfront park, restrooms and picnic facilities.

Football

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FAU Stadium, 777 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33431 (561) 297-3000 www.thebocaratonbowl.com

Hosted every December at FAU Stadium, and televised nationally on the ESPN family of networks, this college football bowl game provides a first-class experience to the studentathletes, coaches and support staff, institutional administrators, alumni and fans of the annual participating institutions; is a quality partner to its affiliated conferences, organizations and sponsors; and conducts a one-of-a-kind event in its immediate community.

Florida Atlantic University Owls

The Florida Atlantic University Owls football team represents Florida Atlantic at the NCAA Di vision I FBS level and is a member of Conference USA, along with 10 additional NCAA Division I intercollegiate teams. The Owls began their 22nd season of football in 2022 and their 12th in the beautiful on-campus stadium, which serves as the home of the Boca Bowl as well as other national and even in-