Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time-honored tradition in all parts of our great nation in which we celebrate the 1621 Plymouth feast and thanksgiving prompted by a hearty harvest. Thanksgiving in the United States has been observed on various dates throughout history.  Prior to President Lincoln, Thanksgiving observation varied from state to state.  By the 19th century, the final Thursday in November had become customary for most states.  It was an attempt to foster unity between the Northern and the Southern states.  Sadly, because of the Civil War, some of the Confederate States refused to recognize Lincoln’s suggested “final Thursday of November” to be a nationwide day for Thanksgiving, it did not take effect until the 1870’s.  Then in December of 1941, by…

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The Jupiter Inlet

It sounds like a dream come true, a community with breathtaking ocean or river views and genuine small town friendliness. This actually exists in Tequesta, Florida. The Village of Tequesta is a boater’s delight!  Tequesta is known for its scenic and relaxing lifestyle on the water just north of Jupiter.  Across the scenic Jupiter Inlet and graceful Loxahatchee River is the quaint Village of Tequesta.  This is where people have flocked to quietly raise their families, or retire and enjoy life peacefully along the waterways.

The Village of Tequesta is an exceptional waterfront community located along Route 1 in northern Palm Beach County.  Its impressiveness of quaint galleries, shops, boutiques, and bistros make it unique.  It is also home to the…

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Palm Beach resident, Celebrity Apprentice star and former Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump signed the contract Nov. 15 on The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa in Jupiter.

The deal, in the works for months, is the business mogul’s first foray into northern Palm Beach County. Trump  famously owns The Mar-a-Lago Club, a gorgeous piece of Palm Beach property that spans the width of the island, as well as Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. In June, he acquired the iconic Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami -- home of the legendary “Blue Monster” links.

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa in Jupiter offers 215 acres of pristine golf-course real estate, as well as Jupiter homes for sale that range from more than $1 million to more than $4…

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The Mannheim Steamroller Show

Get an early start on your holiday mood when Mannheim Steamroller brings its Christmas tour to the Kravis Center for The Performing Arts.  The Mannheim Steamroller signature sound is a blend of classical modern day rock, an acoustic sound and an electronic sound blended for a unique 

sound.  The group is celebrated as an “18th century rock band” and is one of the biggest selling adult contemporary new age music groups of all time.  Mannheim Steamroller has sold over 40 million records, 20 million in the Christmas genre alone! www.manheimsteamroller.com.

Tickets are available at www.kravis.org box office.  Showtimes are scheduled for Wednesday, November 21 at 8:00pm.  Tickets start at $25.00.  The Kravis Center is conveniently located to many…

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The “Sunshine State” consistently remains a top pick in many of the “best states to retire in” lists.  South Florida offers endless opportunities from upscale beachfront city living, to leisure riverfront. Choose from Atlantic Ocean deep sea fishing charters or lazy days paddling on a kayak through Jonathon Dickinson State Park or endless days of golf or sunning at the beach.  

Market Watch of the Wall Street Journal named Florida as the seventh best state for retirement.  The reasons it remains high on the list:  There is no income tax!  In addition, there is good property tax protection for full time residents against increases.  www.topretirements.com `

Yahoo Finance concurs, citing MoneyRates.com “Best States to Retire in Now”.  Florida boasts…

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More than 1600 students a year are touched each year by the ART COUNCIL of MARTIN COUNTY.  They provide a wide variety of programs that benefit the community through the arts.  The Council believes that educating the youth of the community about art is vitally important to their creativity and thusly strengthening their leadership skills and aiding their academic development. 

The ART COUNCIL also teams up with Martin Memorial Hospital and encourages of the advantages of art helping heal hearts, minds, and bodies.  They have assisted Alzheimer’s patients, along with arts therapists, in the adult care program. 

Learn more about the great events taking place this year at The Arts Council of…

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Sign up now for the PALM BEACHES MARATHON & RUN FEST.  $20.00 from your marathon race entry will be donated to Hurricane Sandy Relief and Recovery Efforts.  You must register between November 4th and November 30th for a portion of your race entry fee to be donated to Hurricane Sandy Relief and Recovery Efforts. 

Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 2, 2012.  Start time is 6:30a.m.  The 2011 marathon winner finished the race in approximately 2 hours and 46 minutes (2:46:06 )!  A seven-hour time limit is placed on the marathon for safety and timely reopening of streets along the Flagler Drive waterfront and Palm Beach.  Early starts are prohibited and they will be eliminated.   Enjoy a beautiful day running along the waterfront and know you…

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Located at 1511 North Old Dixie Highway in Jupiter, SHIPWRECK BAR and GRILLE is receiving rave reviews!  Patrons are continuing to compliment the pirate and galleon ship themed restaurant by returning to the sports bar with friends.  The family friendly restaurant offers a wide variety of delicious entrees on the menu.  Specialty dishes from under the sea include lobster, crab, and oysters.  Landlubbers will find satisfaction with a juicy steak or hamburger.  If you are interested in something lighter, perhaps the chef could entice you in a fresh cup of chowder and a fish sandwich, “po boy”, or a salad. 

Browse through the restaurant as you await your lunch or dinner, notice how in the spacious two level restaurant, appears the deck a Spanish galleon…

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Hybrid weather monster Frankenstorm Sandy has left an indelible mark on friends and family in the North East.  Postponing many anticipated trips south to seasonal homes in South Florida.  If we, the real estate specialists in your community, here at Waterfront Properties and Club Communities, can offer any sort of service to clients, please reach out.  We are happy to be of assistance.  

Jupiter Office:  561-746-7272 

North Palm Beach Office:  561-626-7272

Stuart Office:  772-287-7676

Jupiter Agents

Susan Turner and Joan Thomson
Specializing in only Jupiter Island Homes & Lots

Rob Thomson (Rob, Sheri Carter & Bill Mate)
Specializing in Admirals Cove

Erik Pariseleti
Specializing in Tequesta (off water)

Gina Pelcher
Specializing in…

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Waterfront Properties and Club Communities is pleased to announce its connection with the November Juvenile Diabetes Awareness Month campaign.   In an effort to raise awareness and inform you of some common symptoms that may be warning signs of Type 1 Diabetes. Knowing the warning signs for Type 1 Diabetes could save a life.  Some common symptoms are extreme thirst, frequent urination, sugar in urine, sudden weight loss, among others.  Please contact your doctor immediately if you or a loved one exhibits one or any of these symptoms suddenly.  More information may be obtained on the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation website located at www.JDRF.org.  

Locally, in our Jupiter area, there many events that will honor National Diabetes Awareness…

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