The Miami Heat are getting ready to make another playoff run this year in hopes of successfully defending their NBA Championship and the town of Jupiter wants you to get in on the fun.

aaa_300The town is sponsoring a bus trip to see Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, and the rest of the Miami Heat compete in Game 1 of the NBA's Eastern Conference Playoffs. Cost of the event is $60 for Jupiter residents and $81 for non Jupiter residents and will include your game ticket, round-trip bus transportation, and light snacks.

The time and date of the game are pending and will be announced when the playoff schedule is released. To purchase tickets to watch the Miami Heat in action with your fellow South Florida residents call the Jupiter Community Center at (561) 741-2400 or…

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PGA National Resort and Spa will play host to the 3rd Annual Caring Fore Cadets Charity Golf Tournament on April 27. The tournament will be held on the newly re-opened Jim Fazio designed Fazio course.

pga_national_club2_3456The event, put on by The West Point Parent Club of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast, is put on to help raise money for area military cadets attending the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. The group raises money to help support the cadets through care packages, birthday gift cards, send-off picnics, and annual cadet activities.

The West Point Parent Club of the Palm Beaches' mission is to provide assistance, encouragement and support to the U.S. Military Academy cadets in a service area that spans from Vero Beach to Boca Raton. Currently the…

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The Medalist Golf Club will be hosting the 2013 Hanley Center Golf Classic on Monday, April 15. The Hanley Center Golf Classic is one of only a select number of tournaments that are held at Medalist Golf Club.

golf2-1_282_04The Hanley Center is one of the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit addiction treatment centers in the country. They focus on a 12-step recovery program with a powerful clinical component. The Hanley Center is known for its gender and age specific addiction treatment and is specialized for adolescents, young adults, older adults, families, as well as instances of relapse. Recently the Hanley Center has created new treatment groups for baby boomers and senior citizens.

Entry for the Hanley Center 2013 Golf Classic is $1000 and will include…

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Deep Sea Fishing in the Mike Schmidt Tournament

This May is the 14th annual Mike Schmidt & HMY Winner’s Circle Invitational. The tournament has made a splash for years bringing in big fish and big money for charity.  Brought to us by hall of fame baseball star, Mike Schmidt and HMY Yachts. Some of the other underwriters for Winner’s Circle Charities include: the Cleveland Clinic of Florida and the Marine Industry Education Foundation, a maritime academy, which trains students for furture boating-careers. 

These generous chairmen united their love for angling and passion to fight cystic fibrosis. This is the 14th annual Winner’s Circle. After so many successful years this foundation has raised almost $2 million to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 

ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT: 

The Winner’s Circle…

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Legendary golf designer Pete Dye and his wife Alice will be speaking at the PGA Village in Port St. Lucie. The two will take part in the PGA Speaker Series on April 10th, which is also the 97th anniversary of the PGA of America.

Pete Dye has designed some of the top courses in the area including Loblolly and Medalist in Hobe Sound and Old Marsh in Palm Beach Gadens.

The Dyes will take part in a fireside chat from 5:30 to 7pm in the PGA Education Center. For more information on the event call the PGA Village at 1-800-800-GOLF.

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World Autism Awareness DayEvery year on April 2nd hundreds of organizations from around the world take part in World Autism Awareness Day. Land marks from Jupiter's lighthouse to Paris's Eiffel Tower will light up blue in honor of those with autisum. It is a day of celebration and merriment for families and foundations all over the globe. Unique fundraising and awareness raising events take place during this time. 

One in 88 American children have a form of autism. This rate is higher than those diagnosed with juvenile diabetes and cancer combined, according to a study by the United Nations (UN). The secretary general of the UN stated that autism is not “limited to a single region or country, it is a world-wide challenge that requires global action.” 

By getting involved in…

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The Presidential Honey Fitz

Take a dip into great American history aboard the Honey Fitz and you are sure to be amazed. The dreamy aura of the ship provides for a romantic journey down memory lane. Once enjoyed by the Kennedy’s and now enjoyed by many, the Honey Fitz is a must see!

Resting in her West Palm Beach harbor is the newly restored ship once made famous by the Kennedy's. The regal appearance of the boat will take you aback with its beautiful, wooden transom and the famous presidential seal on its smoke stack. The Honey Fitz is the presidential yacht John F. Kennedy made legendary, is an icon of the American dream and a true statement of class. Many a fun time were had with the Kennedy family on this charming vessel. 

Honey Fitz used to cruise the Intracoastal…

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On Sunday, April 7th Martin Downs Golf Club in Palm City will host The Big Tournament. The event will benefit the Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties.

Entry for the event is $200 per players and includes cart fees, a raflle ticket, goodie bag, lunch, and two tickets to The Taste of Martin County event held on April 9th. The Taste of Martin County even will take place at Memorial Park in Stuart.

The golf event tees of at 8:30am and sponsorships are available ranging from $150 to $5,000. For more details on the event or to register for the event call Aleisha Coleman at (772) 678-7487 or visit their website at www.thebigtournament.com.

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April 2nd is Autism Awareness Day and what a better way to acknowledge the day and help a worthy cause then at the Square Grouper Tiki Bar. Jupiter resident Ernie Els and the Els for Autism Foundation will be hosting its second annual Light it up Blue night at one of Jupiter’s premier spots.

lighthouse6_400Guests can enjoy all the beautiful views that the Square Grouper has to offer, including the Intracoastal Waterway and the Jupiter Lighthouse, which will be lit up blue for the evening’s event. Blue is the official color of Autism Awareness and the night will have a blue theme.

The suggested donation is $20 at the door and guests will receive an autism awareness pin and a drink ticket. In addition to the lovely Jupiter backdrop and festivities, the Els for Autism…

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The last Friday of the month in the charming town of Lake Park will be a Sunset Celebration. Each Friday, just south of North Palm Beach, during happy hour from 4-7pm at the Lake Park Harbor Marina off of Lake Shore Drive, you can come enjoy live music, local cuisine and beautiful art. Admission and parking are free so why wouldn’t you come visit this sunny, fun event?

It is great for people of all ages and is sure to have something for everyone! The Sunset Celebration has been a hit for locals and visitors alike. You will love the food, which is brought by a number of different restaurants from the area. There is a cash bar serving tasty margaritas and cold, tropical drinks. A wide variety of artists come out to display their goods from paintings,…

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