RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS

 

DON’T GET US DOWN… 

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Perhaps, “Rainy days and Mondays” got the Carpenters down because they didn’t live in our area!  If the immensely popular brother and sister duo from the 1970’s had chosen South Florida, they might have found plenty of things to do on a rainy day, but they wouldn’t have had that Billboard Top 100 record and their fourth gold single!   

If you’re not familiar with the duo The Carpenters, they were in great demand in the 1970’s.  Richard and Karen created a soft musical style that made them top selling artists when most contemporary music was hard hitting rock and roll.   They recorded 11 albums and television specials. 

Maybe, if they had lived in our area the lyrics of “Rainy days and, Mondays” could…

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Ryan Hunter-Reay is one of Indy Car’s première drivers. As a member of Andretti Racing he won “Rookie of the Year” in 2007.  He holds the honor of being the only driver to win CART, Champ Car, and Indy Car!  Follow Ryan on his official website www.ryanracing.com.  At the age of 31, Hunter-Reay hates when people drive fast through the South Florida neighborhood he shares with his wife. He prefers a slower pace, a much more relaxed lifestyle, than the fast paced Indy racetrack for his “down time”. His preferred hobby is deep-sea fishing.  Nothing beats the deep-sea fishing off the South Florida coast in the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. He can’t find enough excuses, like any other local, to take out the boat and fish or dive.  Whether fishing or diving, or…

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HAVE YOU EVER KISSED A DOLPHIN?

  SNORKLED A LOCAL REEF?

 MEET A MANATEE?

Swim with the Dolphins!

Photo Courtesy: Dolphin Dsicovery

Now that the kids have started back to school, does it mean that summer is officially over?  What if you don’t have children at home?  The weather in South Florida is begging for locals to come out and play.  Tranquil, tropical breezes off the Atlantic Ocean whisper invitations for you to get outside and enjoy the climate.  This time of year is an opportune time to enjoy local fun spots for quick weekend activities. 

Just a drive away, in the Town of Islamorada, is the Theater of the Sea.  This is a marine life facility which is home to lots of marine life, exotic fish, sea turtles, colorful parrots, crocodiles, and exotic plants…

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TIGER WOODS, ROBERT ALLENBY, and KEEGAN BRADLEY…

ALL LIVE HERE

Jupiter- A Golfer's Paradise 

 JUPITER, FLORIDA

When trying to decide where to live in Florida it really isn’t that difficult of a decision.   Consider that people who can afford to live anywhere in the world decide on Jupiter, Florida to call home!  The list of notable celebrities is a very long list including professional golfers to world renowned performers, and everyone successful in between.  

They have discovered the realties of living in Southeast Florida include over 1,250 golf courses in Florida, that’s more than any other state.   There are over 100 major hotels and resorts to serve them.  Many of Florida’s top golf courses are ranked among the best in the world and maintained to championship…

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The Lionfish Derby at Sailfish Marina

One of south Florida’s prized possessions is its ocean and all of the wildlife within it. The fishing industry in Jupiter and the rest of Palm Beach County is flourishing, from sport fishing in deep waters to fishing the mangroves along the river. However, our precious waters are facing a threat. What would you do if you had the opportunity to help extinguish the problem? This weekend you will have the chance! 

Just this week, wildlife officials have opened a weekend event to help take care of this invasive problem, the Lionfish. You have most certainly seen this beautiful fish gracefully gliding in large tanks and aquariums in exotic resorts. The Lionfish has slowly populated our reefs as well as the waters of the Bahamas. The problem with the…

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Abacoa of Jupiter

15 UNIQUE COMMUNITIES 

WITHIN ONE CENTRAL 

LOCATION IS

 ABACOA

Located in the highly sought after area of Jupiter, Florida is the upscale development known as Abacoa.  The Abacoa development encompasses over 2,055 acres of centrally located pristine real estate comprised of single family homes, condominiums, and townhomes for sale and rent.  Families, business leaders and professional athletes have relocated to Abacoa for its unparalleled quality of life, the championship golf courses, exceptional restaurants, and leisure activities. Abacoa Town Center hosts weekly and annual events such as ArtiGras, the Feast of Little Italy, and live concerts in the outdoor amphitheater.   Roger Dean Baseball Stadium hosts minor league baseball for the…

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The London Olympics 2012

Did you know Olympic athletes have to pay taxes for the medals they bring home to the United States?  It is not due to the actual value of the medal itself, but it is attached to the prize money that accompanies the gold, silver, or bronze medal the Olympian wins. 

The United States Olympic Committee rewards our Olympic athletes with cash prizes.  For gold, a medalist receives $25,000.  A silver medalist receives $15,000 and finally a bronze medal is worth $10,000.  It is estimated that a gold medalist will pay approximately $9,000 in taxes for each gold medal won.  Silver medal winners will pay just under $5,400 in taxes and the bronze medal recipients will pay the I.R.S. around $3,500 in taxes.  American medalists face income tax rate of 35%.  They…

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OPENING NIGHT August 1, 2012

At the KRAVIS CENTER

CATHY RIGBY is

P E T E R P A N

Peter Pan at The Kravis Center

Opening August 1, 2012 at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach, Florida is the all new production of PETER PAN starring Tony award winning nominee, Cathy Rigby. Rigby delivers a delightfully athletic performance and yet is charmingly snotty as the boy who refuses to grow up. This timeless musical masterpiece is complete with Captain Hook, the Lost Boys, the cunning crocodile, and the enticement of Never, Never Land.

Jupiter and surrounding area tour dates for this national tour are August 1, 2012 through August 5, 2012 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. This night of adventure will surely please all who attend.

PETER…

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AN ENCHANTING EXPERIENCE

2012 BON FESTIVAL

MORIKAMI MUSEUM and JAPANESE GARDENS

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Obon, or the Bon Festival, is a traditional Japanese observance held over summer for three days.  It is a holiday which honors ancestors and affords the opportunity to thank them for “contributing to the quality of life enjoyed by the living”.  In Japan, Obon, signifies a special time when the spirits of deceased family members are believed to return for a short visit.  During the Bon Festival, families gather in the village for singing and dancing.  The lively folk dancing is intended to entertain the visiting spirits.  Joyous music, by drummers and flutists, encourage festival-goers to dance in circles.  On the last evening of the three day festival, paper lanterns…

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The Junior Cup 2012 took place this past weekend in the renowned BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The Junior Cup showcased the future generations of golf’s rising stars. The male and female, superstar golfers enjoyed a weekend of golf and some good competition, beginning July 19-22. The tournament took place at the BallenIsles east course where some of the golf’s most legendary players made history. Legends such as Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead and Julius Boros have won PGA Championships on this course! 

The Junior Tour was comprised of 36, talented junior golfers. July 19th was deemed the “demo day” and boasted the phenomenal sponsors of the event: Cleveland Golf, Srixon and the Scholarship for Athletes Foundation. At the demo,…

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