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PUBLIC MEETING…HIGH SPEED TRAINS

The Jupiter Town Council, Mayor of Tequesta, head of North County Real Estate Board, amongst others are conducting an important public meeting on Thursday, April 17 at 6pm.  The assembly will be held at the Jupiter Community Center, 210 Military Trail Boulevard in Jupiter.

On the agenda will be ample discussion regarding All Aboard Florida (high-speed rail service), Florida East Coast Railway (F.E.C.) and the impact on property values, traffic, safety and boating. All Aboard Florida is proposing 32 passenger trains will run between Miami and Orlando airports, with two stops only in West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale.

Some important facts to consider:

-    Currently their 16 freight trains passing through our area daily.

-    All Aboard Florida…

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Bubba Watson Wins Season's First Major Again

For the second time in three years, Bubba Watson slipped on the Green Jacket in the famed Butler Cabin as the champion of the Masters. Unlike two years ago, when he had to hit a miraculous shot out of the pine straw on the second playoff hole to beat Old Palm resident Louis Oosthuizen, Watson came down the final stretch with the tournament all but locked up.

Watson didn't have the command that he did late early on in the final round of the season's first major though. Watson entered the final round in a two way tie for the lead with 20 year old Jordan Speith and early on in the round lost the lead. Going into the eighth hole on Sunday, Speith held a two stroke lead and was looking to surpass Tiger Woods and become the youngest winner in Masters…

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ROCK THE OCEAN TORTUGA MUSIC FESTIVAL – APRIL 12-13, 2014 – FORT LAUDRDALE

Photo courtesy of Tortuga Music Festival.

The Tortuga Music Festival is this Saturday and Sunday at Fort Lauderdale beach park.  Thousands of people are expected “to rock the beach” in support of marine conservation.

Music and beach lovers are expected to take over the beach this weekend for the “Rock the Ocean, Tortuga Music Festival”.  This is the second year in a row for the concert.  The inaugural concert drew more than 25,000 fans to Fort Lauderdale beach last year.

This year some of music’s biggest names will be performing.  Tortuga Music Festival is pairing country, rock and roots music with over 20 bands in the line-up including Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Train, Dierks Bentley, Hank Williams, Jr., Brantley Gilbert, Sheryl Crow, Billy Currington,…

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COURTYARD by MARRIOT PALM BEACH – JUPITER...Now Accepting Reservations

The brand new Courtyard by Marriot Palm Beach – Jupiter is scheduled to open its doors in Abacoa this May!  The new hotel features a state-of-the-art lobby expanse and the latest in contemporary room design.  The 128-room hotel boasts a “new design that is intuitive and thoughtful, offering flexible yet comfortable spaces that enable technology.” Ronny Finvarb, a principal with the Finvarb Group that develops hotels, described the hotel as having the look and feel like a modern luxury boutique hotel.

The lobby features The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect, which offers casual seating with healthy menu options for breakfast, delicious light evening fare, snacks, cocktails, wine and beer for guests.  The Bistro proudly serves Starbucks coffee.  In addition to…

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PGA National Will Host Q-School Finals

PGA National has hosted some of the biggest events and biggest names in golf over its illustrious existence. It hosted the Ryder Cup in 1983, the PGA Championship in 1987, the senior PGA Championship from 1982-2000, and since 2007 has become the permanent home of The Honda Classic. The new Web.com Qualifying School Finals can now be added to that list.

The Jack Nicklaus designed Champions Course, the same course The Honda Classic is played on, as well as the Fazio Course will now play host to some of the best young golfers looking to earn a spot on the Web.com Tour in year two of the new revamped qualifying school. Last year saw a change in the Q-School process where for the first time, the top finishers in the six round final round earn cards on the…

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PALM BEACHES…BARRETT-JACKSON AUTO AUCTION

The Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction is a one of a kind car experience.  The event is the only collector car auction on the East Coast.  The world’s greatest collection car auction will be held at the Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL  33411 on April 11-13, 2014.

The auction brings thousands of visitors to the Palm Beaches every year to view millions of dollars of classic automobiles.  What started as a simple meeting between friends and car buffs in 1960 has emerged into the world's most prestigious and anticipated collector car auctions and events.  Previously, car collecting was a hobby dominated by dealers and the ultra-wealthy; many now enjoy it.  Barrett-Jackson offers the most desirable vehicles…

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HISTORIC TOUR of WORTH AVENUE for SEA TURTLES

Loggerhead MarineLife Center has been chosen as the Worth Avenue Associations philanthropic partner for 2014.  As part of this collaboration, the Worth Avenue Association will be donating a portion of the proceeds each Wednesday at 11:00am, back to Loggerhead MarineLife Center.

The Avenue boosts more than 200 boutiques, some of which have been serving shoppers since 1925.   This architectural treasure boasts international collections of designer fashioners, jewelry and world class restaurants.  It is recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious shopping destinations, as well as for its famous landmarks and local area residents. This is a great opportunity to take a stroll down the Avenue led by noted historian Rick Rose.   The tours start in the Via…

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FRESH ON THE WATERFRONT! West Palm Beach Green Market!

Don’t miss the last few weeks of the 19th season of the West Palm Beach Green Market! Rolling into town every Saturday, the Green Market and its vendors unfold into the streets of downtown West Palm. A rainbow of orchids and fresh flowers hang overhead and the scent of freshly popped, artisanal popcorn and baked goods fill the air.  You will be immersed in yards of fruits and vegetables, wrapped in endless views of the Intracoastal and surrounded by the local music. It is a feast for all of your senses!

If you haven’t experienced a Green Market Saturday yet, it is safe to say you’re missing out! The Green Market is the perfect weekend event to enjoy with family or friends. The Green Market is held at 101 South Flagler Drive on the West Palm Beach…

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WATERFRONT PROPERTIES offers A GLOBAL NETWORK

Rob Thomson, managing partner at Palm Beach County’s exclusive real estate firm of Waterfront Properties and Club Communities offers strong ties and marketing relationships with leading brokers in the Europe, the United Kingdom, Asia and Latin America.  These global connections have consistently lead to home sales from international buyers.

Thomson’s membership into the invitation only Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, as well as sitting on the executive board, has enabled him and his expert team of professionals, market homes for clients to a worldwide audience.  Thomson, along with manager David Abernathy, has been forward thinking on real estate technology.  This foresight has enabled Waterfront Properties to become the accomplished and highly sought…

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Minor League Season Opens Tonight at Roger Dean

While Monday was the official opening day of the Major League Baseball season, Roger Dean Stadium in Abacoa will play host to another opening night tonight.

Today is opening day of the Florida State League season, and with Roger Dean Stadium the home stadium to two of the 12 teams in the league, Abacoa will be home to opening day as the Jupiter Hammerheads will open the season against the Fort Myers Miracle at 6:35pm.

The Florida State League is a minor league affiliate league for Major League Baseball and features several Major League teams' Single A affilitaes. The Hammerheads (Miami Marlins) and Palm Beach Cardinals (St. Louis Cardinals) will welcome teams from all over the state of Florida throughout the season including the minor league…

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