Monroe County has announced that they plan to reopen the Florida Keys to visitors on Monday, June 1st. Roads will be reopened to traffic and lodging establishments will be allowed to take guests at 50 percent occupancy. Since Jupiter residents are only a quick 3-hour drive from the beautiful Florida Keys, this is great news!

Lodging establishments like hotels, campgrounds, vacation rentals, and other transient-licensed establishments will be required to implement sanitation procedures and follow the American Hotel and Lodging Association COVID-19 guidelines for enhanced cleaning practices (https://www.ahla.com/). The timeline for removing the 50 pecent capacity restriction for lodging will be determined at a later date.

Per Governor Executive Order…

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Known as a worldwide fishing destination with Thursday night sunset celebrations, Sailfish Marina Resort has officially re-opened after COVID-19. 

Indoor seating is available for 25% capacity per county rules, and there is plenty of ample outdoor seating at their recently added tiki bar. Known as a hot spot for Northern Palm Beach locals, as well as visitors in the fishing and yachting community, we can now sip on libations and eat island-inspired dishes in the open outdoors again. In true South Florida fashion, the bar embraces an island vibe with tiki torches, Adirondack chairs, wood-burned fish designs, and enough margarita machines to keep Jimmy Buffet at the dock.

Sailfish Marina Resort is open seven days a week from 7am to 10pm, and is located…

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Now is your chance to donate all of the extra clothes and household items you've been sorting through during quarantine! Palm Beach County Goodwill Stores and Donation Centers will open in 4 days on Friday, May 15th. Store hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 7 days per week.   Goodwill's top priority is safe shopping and donating for everyone! They have installed barriers at the check out stations, staff will be wearing masks, shoppers will be limited to 25% capacity, they will be following santitation protocols, and all donations will be quarantined before items are placed out on the floor. Goodwill asks that all shoppers follow the safety protocols throughout the store which include social distancing, using one way aisles, and touchless payment if…

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Grouper season in Atlantic state waters in Florida is May 1st until December 31st. Grouper are managed differently in Gulf versus Atlantic and in state versus federal waters. Here are the regulations for Atlantic state waters, which are from shore to 3 nautical miles.

Size Limits

The minimum size limit for gag and black grouper is 24” total length, the minimum size for red, scamp, yellowfin, and yellowmouth grouper is 20” total length, and there is no minimum size for rock hind/red hind, coney/graysby, yellowedge/misty, warsaw, or snowy grouper.

The total length is the maximum length of the fish, with the mouth closed and the tail fin pinched together. 

Bag Limits

Harvest is prohibited for goliath and Nassau grouper. An aggregate bag limit…

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Even though Goodwill's annual charity golf tournament has been cancelled this year due to COVID-19, there is still a way you can help fundraise for this incredible organization from the comfort of your own home! Professional Golfer Robert Allenby is challenging everyone at home right now to show him your trick shot to help fight homelessness! For every trick shot that is uploaded, GGI Trick Shot sponsors will donate $10 to help the fight against homelessness.

At the end of your video, don't forget to challenge three more people! Videos can be voted on, and the top 3 with the most votes will win Amazon gift cards!

Gulfstream Goodwill Industries (GGI) is the largest non-profit human services provider in the five counties…

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Stuck in your waterfront home in South Florida during quarantine? Whether you usually fish offshore, or you’ve never fished before, snook fishing from the dock is the perfect antidote for a bored family! If you’re stuck at the dock, here is a step by step guide to fishing for snook before season ends on May 31st!

 

Step 1: Buy a fishing license WITH a snook permit.

Snook is a highly regulated species due to its delicious white flesh and previous overfishing. It used to be on every menu in South Florida, and they don’t multiply as fast as pelagic species like mahi-mahi. If you get caught fishing without a permit, you’re in big trouble! You can purchase your permit from FWC here: https://gooutdoorsflorida.com/. The best deal is the “Saltwater…

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Managing Partner of Waterfront Properties and Club Communities Rob Thomson ranked #75 on REAL Trends’ 2019 list of Top Real Estate Agents by Transaction Volume.

With a 2019 individual transaction volume of $140,958,250, Thomson specializes in luxury real estate in Jupiter, Florida. He believes in “agent specializing," an industry-leading business model to optimize agent strengths in all luxury market segments, and he oversees the company’s award winning technology & innovation-based marketing systems.

To read more about Rob Thomson, GO HERE.

For Rob Thomson’s current listings, GO HERE.

To sell or buy a home, contact the Rob Thomson Team at 561-743-0344.

 

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Relaxation time is a must right now, and if going to the spa is usually your thing, don't fret! There are plenty of at-home spa treatments you can do yourself to destress. If you're into a good at-home spa day, here are a few beautiful spa-worthy bathrooms. Each bathroom is from one of our listings, so click on the photo to see the whole house!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Yes, the spas are closed, but don’t let that stop you from forming a relaxation station in your own home! Here are some ways to create an at-home spa day. It helps to have a beautiful spa-like bathroom like some of our Waterfront homes, but this can all be done in any home anywhere!

Set The Mood

Put on some calming music, dim the lights, and create the perfect spa setting by using a diffuser with lavender essential oil or lighting a few scented candles.

Make Your Own Spa Water

Create “spa water” by putting strawberries, mint, cucumber, or all three your chilled glass of water.

Tea Tree Steam Treatment

Mix a few drops of tea tree oil in a bowl of hot water, then hold your face over the bowl using a towel to trap the steam for a few…

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It seems like every season a new trendy design twist pops up that keeps our coastal homes fresh and vibrant, and 2020 is no different. This year, its all about painting the interior side of your front door! 

Instead of wasting gallons of paint on a massive accent wall, this little pop of color will provide the perfect touch of character to the inside of your home. Design experts across the country have seen this trend begin to explode on Instagram and Pinterest. As a result they’ve also noticed that accent walls are starting to fade in popularity. The painted door look—especially when it’s paired with lighter surrounding trim and wall paint—is both striking and dramatic and will have your friends talking! 

The painted door look doesn’t have to be…

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