Most people when they think of Florida think of white beaches and the sparkling blue waters off the Atlantic Ocean. These sentiments are an accurate description of a part of Florida, South Florida.  The Sunshine State actually is scattered with diverse topography. Florida is part of the “Atlantic-Gulf Coastal Plain” which occupies much of the eastern and southeastern states.

The peninsula of Florida is essentially flat terrain.  Much of the land in Florida is barely above sea level. The highest point in the state is hilltop up in the panhandle.  It is only 345 feet above sea level in Walton County. Most of the state is low lying and level.  Much of Florida has an elevation of less than 12 feet.  Interestingly, no point in the state is more than 70…

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Golf Digest recently came out with their annual list of the top golf courses in the United States. Golf Digest is the official magazine of the golf world and has compiled a list of “America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses” since 1966.  Ranking at number 12 on that list this year is Seminole Golf Club in the Seminole Landing community. 

Located in Juno Beach, the Donald Ross designed course, directly on the Atlantic Ocean in South Florida, is one of the most private golf clubs in the entire country. The 6,836 yard, par-72 course was originally opened 1929 and boasts a very select membership.
 
Golf Digest describes the Seminole Golf Course as “A majestic Donald Ross design with a clever routing on a rectangular site, each hole at Seminole encounters a…

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Juno Beach area residents and visitors witnessed the successful release of two young adult sea turtles this week.  Loggerhead MarineLife Center released two sea turtles after months of rehabilitation, back into their native habitat.

The first young loggerhead sea turtle, Bowden, had been rescued from an intake canal near the St. Lucie Power plant.  The turtle was underweight, lethargic and covered with barnacles.  A young female loggerhead, named Lucie, had been recovered after ingesting a fishing hook.  The Loggerhead MarineLife biologists were able to successfully remove the fishing hook.

Both sea turtles were nursed back to health at the Juno Beach MarineLife Center with various ailments.  The Loggerhead MarineLife Center staff has outfitted…

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Its Fourth of July weekend and time to celebrate our nation’s independence.   Two hundred and forty years ago, the Declaration of Independence was signed and thusly freeing our nation from the autocratic rule of Great Britain.  Displays of fireworks, baseball games, and barbeques are associated with this great holiday.

Enjoy some fireworks with friends and family in the Palm Beaches this weekend.

 Fourth on Flagler

This downtown spectacular features three stages of entertainment, art exhibits, music, mini golf, culinary delights and more.  An unfurling of a three-story flag on the Esplanade Grande building and an 18-minute fireworks display are scheduled. It all takes place from 5pm to 10 p.m. at the east end of Clematis on the West Palm…

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South Floridians love an inconspicuous life-style.  It begins in the home. Clean, clutter free and streamlined kitchens are directing the new home trends this 2016 season.   Modern touches are even reaching the popular “Tuscan-style” kitchens by adding a modern flavor.  Stainless steel and open thick glass shelving are shaping the new kitchen.

An easy change in any home is addressing electrical outlets.  Today’s family has an average of 12-plus mobile devices.  Multiple plugs are necessary for today’s family.  A cool new product called thingCHARGER aims to make the “process a little easier and neater, as it goes in right over an existing outlet, and docks various devices on top for easy charging.” It features various top mounted charging tips that…

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photo by Cornelia Fischer

In support of World Oceans Day Waterfront Properties would like to promote the free resources and ideas of the Youth Advisory Council. Whether you live here in Jupiter, FL or around the globe, please help promote June 8th and help our wonderful oceans all year long.
The theme for 2016 is “Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet”. Organizations and Individuals around the world are asked to help prevent the pollution of plastics in our ocean. If we all just helped a little, it would go a long way.

Here are a few South Florida Events:

SCIENCE UP CLOSE: PREDICTING SOUTH FLORIDA FLOOD RISK FROM DAYS TO DECADES
June 08 @ 6:30 p.m. - 08 @ 9:00 p.m. Coral Gables Museum
 
STAND UP FOR SEALIFE
June 11 @ 9:00 a.m. Carlin Park

WORLD OCEANS DAY
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Florida grown wine?
“There is a couple in Lake Worth making wines - Florida wine. That translates to a neon pink fruit in by fermenting the flowers of a tropical plant. It is guaranteed to give you a nice buzz without the threat of a nasty hangover.”

The newly opened Lake Worth, Florida based winery opened in early April 2016 naming it “Sons & Daughters Farm & Winery.”  Located west on Lantana Road and has a cozy tasting room which offers their guests a chance to sample the homemade wine from hibiscus flowers grown right from their very own organic farm. Other taps may also offer fruit Kombucha such as passion fruit, lemon and ginger.

The Organic wine has zero additives and no tannins, the homemade booze is easy to drink and less likely to make you…

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The climate in South Florida is described as sub-tropical. With the exception of an occasional, brief summer rain shower, most homeowners and their families spend ample time outside of the home enjoying the weather.  In Palm Beach County, the climate designates outdoor living as the way to enjoy leisure time.   Many of the spectacular waterfront properties listed with Waterfront Properties and Club Communities feature outdoor amenities designed for pleasurable alfresco living.

Architects have masterfully designed homes with resort style pools and cascading waterfalls, koi ponds, wine cellars and home theaters.  Sometimes amenities are just unusual – hydraulic lift transports in the garage to allow double level parking, yoga lawns, and hi-tech touch…

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) met in Jupiter, Florida and determined to approve a two part invasive lionfish plan to encourage to remove the species.

As many people who live in Florida know and understand the potential negative impacts the invasive species in putting on our wildlife and native habitats. The FWC is encouraging divers and anglers to help remove from the Florida waters whenever it is possible.

“Innovative programs like these are a great way to generate public involvement and interest in controlling the lionfish population,” said FWC Chairman Brian Yablonski. “Those that remove lionfish not only get rewarded for their efforts, but they also get the experience of helping manage Florida’s fisheries. In addition,…

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All seating is “al fresco” and in a tropical tiki-themed waterfront venue. Sitting directly on the Intracoastal Waterway, you can enjoy everything from fresh seafood to awesome live music. Guanabanas, 960 North Highway A1A, Jupiter is truly a "taste of paradise."

Guanabanas, the rain forest themed restaurant and bar in Jupiter has been named “Florida’s Top Waterfront Bar” by the website Onlyinyourstate.com. Onlyinyourstate.com is a website dedicated to familiarizing the resident with attractions in their own state.  It is easy all you do is add your home state to the search and it will inform you of exciting places and events in your area.

Guanabanas is dedicated to providing patrons with an exceptional outdoor dining experience.  Experience…

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