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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with Steve Winwood roll through Palm Beach County making a pit stop at Cruzan Amphitheatre Saturday evening, September 20, 2014 at 7:30pm.  This North American tour will include performances off their new studio album “Hypnotic Eye” which was released in July.

Rolling Stone magazine described the new album as “maximum rock and roll” and “a decisive return to the concise Sixties-rock classicism of his first great New Wave era albums.”  The former North Florida boy, (he has lived in California for the last 40 years) admitted in a cheerful gritty drawl “I’m not as angry as people think.” He smiled and said “I’m in the probably in the most pleasant period of my life.”  The reason may be the recently released album may be…

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Visit the largest home improvement, design and remodeling show in Florida this weekend September 19 – 21, 2014 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center., 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach.  Get inspired for any home improvement tasks that you may have in mind at this show.  Hundreds of experts will be on hand to share ideas and examples of décor and outdoor spaces.  Remodeling windows, doors, or paint?  Shop and compare the latest options all under one roof.

Home remodeling is always something of interest for homeowners.   Money well spent on kitchens, bathrooms, expanding living spaces and energy efficient products generally are recouped in home value increases.  Consult qualified professionals for advice before embarking on any major…

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Some of the pictures are still in existence; Salhaven Village’s official opening was in December of 1956.  According to the Time Magazine article, date December 17, 1956 “a band played and an American Legion color guard attended the flag-raising event held in the newly paved Betsey Boss Plaza.”  The Betsy Ross Plaza does not exist anymore, and Jonathan’s Landing and Jupiter Medical Center stand in its place.

The 634-acre concept was unique.  Residents of this tropical community would be union retirees living on union pensions and social security.  The planned community would have an outpatient clinic and a convalescence building (located where Jupiter Medical Center is currently located).  Named after Sal B. Hoffman, the President of the Upholsters…

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A day late, actually, many years too late, but back in 1821 land in Jupiter was sold for just $1.00 an acre!     The same year, in which the great land of Florida became a formal state of the colonies, a landowner named Don Eusebio Gomez considered releasing acreage he owned.   In 1815, the King and Queen of Spain awarded him 12,000 acres in an area surrounding the Indian and Loxahatchee Rivers as well as a barrier island between the Jupiter Inlet and the St. Lucie Inlet.   The name given to this area was a word for the Roman mythology god “Jobe”.

The land was given to Gomez for his “services to the crown”.   He was a merchant/shipper and a defender of St. Augustine.  When Florida became a U.S. territory all of the Spanish Land Grants, and this was…

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Living at or near the beach has actual health benefits resulting from being near the sea. The ocean covers 71% of the earth’s surface and holds 97% of the earth’s water; it plays an important role in all of our lives.  The ocean water and sea air is good for the body and the soul.  Did you ever wonder why you sleep so well after a day at the beach?  Here in South Florida we have miles of beautiful white sandy beaches to choose from like the beaches in the “Sailfish Capital of the World” Town of Stuart, “Friendly Seaside Jewel” Town of Jupiter, “World Renowned” Town of Palm Beach, or the “International Playground” Town of South Beach/Miami.

The sea air provides wonderful benefits.  When waves break on the shoreline, air particles break apart releasing…

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Join the South Florida community on two coastal cleanups all happening on Saturday, Septemeber 20, 2014.

Trash on the beach and in our waters such as food wrappers, straws, cigarettes and bottle caps can disturb aquatic existence. Balloons are repeatedly found at the cleanings, this item could block sea turtles and other animals’ digestive tracts. Fishing line and hooks can tangle marine life and also hurt humans walking along the beaches.

The reason for these coastal cleanups is to reassure and boost the public to be habitually cognizant and mindful of the need to keep all coasts spotless of harmful products and ensure its beautiful natural state. Every one of us can recover the state of the seashores, coastline and dunes to guarantee that our…

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Introducing the 2nd Annual South Florida Fall Boat Show and the 7th Annual Florida Marine Flea Market and Seafood Festival. Both events are combining together for a show on Sept 12-14 at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach, Florida.

The boats are the main desirability; this boat show is the ultimate spot to buy, with some of the fieriest deals. If you are looking to sell your boat, you can platform it in the used boat showcase while you’re shopping for your newest addition. Not only does this fall boat show have hundreds of new models at often the best prices available, it offers so much more. This upcoming fall boat show is offering an extraordinary presentation of marine equipment, such as inboard and outboard gas and diesel, wide range of…

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Around town many cultural arts organizations, programs and amenities are offered. Arts and culture play an important role in improving lives of people.  It is that social impact that leads to an economic impact on society.  It mobilizes communities and turns neighborhoods into places of interest.

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is Florida’s largest professional award winning regional theatre offering Broadway caliber productions and events.  The 2014-15 season promises a fantastic lineup of family entertainment, blockbuster musicals, comedies and dramas.  Visit www.MaltzJupiterTheatre.org for the online box office.

Norton Museum of Art will reopen September 23 after reinstallations.  Three wonderful exhibitions will be featured.  “PLAY!”  features the…

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The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is an authentic Japanese experience that inspires, informs and amuses visitors by the beautiful scenery, centrally located in Delray Beach. The luscious gardens and the unique Japanese designs represent the periods of time from the eight to the twentieth century. The museum consists of islands, paradise gardens, ancient structures and artifacts.

This Morikami Museum hosts plenty of events throughout the year; the next upcoming fabulous event is called: Sushi & Stroll on Friday September 12, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

You can enjoy a peaceful walk through the unique and colorful gardens with a cold drink in hand. Sip sake or selections of Fine wines that you may not find anywhere else in South Florida – sweet, sparkling…

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