The U.S. economy has been doing well recently with job openings reaching or nearing record levels in all regions of the country. Each year, The Kiplinger Letter releases a job growth forecast for all 50 states. No surprise, Florida made it in the higher part of the list released last week ranking at #8. Here are the stats:

  • Population: 20,984,400
  • 2018 job growth: 2.3%
  • 2017 job growth: 2.2%
  • New jobs in 2018: 193,400
  • New jobs in 2017: 181,500
  • Unemployment rate by year-end 2018: 3.7%
  • Unemployment rate by year-end 2017: 3.9%

The state's GDP recently hit $1 trillion and is expected to grow 3.8% between this year and next. The new construction business is absolutely booming with high buyer demand and housing starts will have…

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 Pictured: REEL DECISIONS captain and son with their "King of Kings"

This past weekend at Rybovich Superyacht Marina, over 85 boats from all over Palm Beach County showed up to support the much-needed research and awareness of prostate cancer by fishing in the Anglers For The Cure KDW Tournament.

The day of fishing proved sparse for most competitors, with kingfish being the only species that seemed to truly be showing up. Although most teams tried zig-zagging for wahoo at first light, the only wahoo caught was reeled in around 2 pm. At 22.9 pounds, it weighed in and won 1st place wahoo (and only wahoo on the board) in the Mark Gerretson Memorial Fishing Tournament in Delray Beach, as well as number one and only in the Anglers For The Cure…

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Burgerim, the Isreali-based, fast-casual burger franchise, is exploding all over the country with its build-your-own-burger concept. The eatery opened their Boca Raton location this weekend and 33 new restaurants are coming to Florida including in nearby Jensen Beach, Boynton Beach and Miami. 

The gourmet burger joint is popular in 16 countries for their customizable burger options. In assembly line fashion, patrons can choose from uno, duo, or trio patty burgers paired with a variety of buns, toppings and signature sauces. 

We're not just talking beef and chicken- Burgerim has 10 different 3-oz patty options including salmon, lamb, veggie and turkey. Choose from 3 bun types, 5 sauces, and classic toppings like grilled onions and tomatoes with…

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Palm Beach County is applauding local police officers for their passion for not only serving and protecting residents of this beautiful place we call home, but also helping everyone rest easier knowing that they're also passionate about protecting our children. Multiple Palm Beach County police departments, including Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Riviera Beach, and Lantana, have signed agreements with the school district to patrol local elementary schools until the district police department hires its own officers. 

According to the agreement, officers will be patrolling school campuses a half-hour before school begins through a half-hour after school lets out, and “shall…

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Life Time Athletic Gym in Boca Raton is a luxury fitness facility in place for all your life's needs. The massive gym inculdes a state-of-the-art fitness studio, spa, sauna, an indoor, an outdoor and a lap pool, tennis and basketball courts, yoga, pilates and cycling studios, a cafe and more. 

Even non-members can participate in their weekly run club which meets in the gym lobby every Tuesday at 6 p.m. The runs are not only a workout but also a great social activity to meet people and make friends in a healthy setting. Usually the run is 3 miles and it's free to join in.

The gym has many other programs going on every day, free for members and some for non-members too. These include weightloss, nutritional coaching, physical therapy and…

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Team Elam is a nonprofit organization formed by ex-NFL star Abe Elam along with his brother, Matt Elam of the Baltimore Ravens. The charity hosts events throughout the year to help kids in Palm Beach, Martin and Broward counties succeed, teaching them skills in both athletics and in life.

"I told myself whenever God gave me the opportunity to give back, that's what I would do," Elam told the Palm Beach Post in an interview, "I just hope these kids take notice of it, make the best of each opportunity they get, and come back and do great things as well."

Since 2008 when the organization was formed, their two biggest events have been the annual "Day in the Park" and "Charity Weekend." At a day in the park, an average of 2,500 families join together…

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Brooks Koepka, a Jupiter resident and Cardinal Newman High School graduate, won his second 2018 major title at the 100th PGA Championship on Sunday, totaling three major championships in his young career.

28-year-old Koepka, amongst Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, and Jordan Spieth, is the one of five golfers in history to win three or more majors before the age of 29.

Sealing the deal with pars on the 17th and 18th hole at Bellerive County Club, he finished with a 4-under-par 66 and set the 72-hole PGA Championship scoring record with a 264, trumping Jupiter Island’s Tiger Woods and crowd favorite Adam Scott.

Koepka has now jumped from number 13 to number 3 on the FedEx Cup Top 5 after factoring in the PGA Championship. The FedEx Cup…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting a sunset tour on August 15th, 2018 at 7:30 pm. There’s no view quite like a Jupiter sunset from the top of the lighthouse, and participants get to witness the original light turning on to illuminate the night sky as well as an inside look at the interworkings of the lighthouse watchroom.

The tour will be for about 75 minutes, and is required pre-purchased tickets are $20 per person or $15 for lighthouse members. You may purchase them by calling 561-747-8380 X101.

For more information, go here.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” is coming back to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Broward County Oct. 10-21 in a new, reinvented touring production.  Andrew Lloyd Webber is arguably the most successful composer of our time. He is best known for stage and film adaptations of his highly renowned musicals including Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), Cats (1994), Evita (1996), and The Phantom of the Opera. 

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts will be hosting the new revised production of Phantom of the Opera, which expected to be bigger than ever before.  The beloved story and award-winning score - with songs like “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” and “Masquerade” - will be performed by a cast and orchestra of…

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Discover a surprising Turkish delight in a West Palm Beach. The Mediterranean bistro known as Locanta Local Eatery is located at 864 North Military Trail.  The healthy and satisfying eating spot in West Palm Beach is a kitchen is in the hands of Chef Alper Songul.  Healthy Chef Songul was formerly of Agora Mediterranean Kitchen in Northwood. 

The Mediterranean Diet emphasizes heart healthy foods like nuts, fish, and olive oil, and limits intake of red meat, butter, and added sugar.  This concept is similarly in line with Turkish fare, and together these similar mindsets fuse together seamlessly for a wonderfully healthy café.

The restaurant’s kitchen is cooking up some yummy Meditterranean and Turkish-leaning fare, and the daily blackboard has…

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