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With so much emphasis on an eco-friendly living environment, as well as leaving a smaller carbon footprint on our planet, many new homeowners are incorporating "smart home" technology into their new residences. A "smart home" is one that is equiped with special structured wiring which provides its homeowners with energy effciency, security, comfort and convenience knowing that all occupants may remotely access an automated home program whether you're near the home or not.

"Smart Home" is the term commonly used to define a residence that has appliances, lighting, heating, air conditioning, TVs, computers, entertainment, audio & video systems, security, and camera systems that are capable of…

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Palm Beach County is well known for its boundless natural beauty and miles of sandy white beaches. If you are looking for an artistic adventure, you will find that The Palm Beaches is full of museums, galleries, world class exhibits, theatre and more.  

ART EXHIBITIONS

 Art in Public Places

The city of West Palm Beach's program brings creative expression to the streets, parks and other public places.  Contemporary works by internationally known artists have become part of the city's landscape. Continuously open to the public on display throughout the city. Art in Public Places

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens

253 Barcelona Road, West Palm Beach; 832-5328 or ansg.org. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. 

Featuring nine…

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How's the winter season treating you? 82 degrees in paradise today. South Florida set the record for the warmest December and warmest year in recorded history! Guess we will not to see snow again this year. 

While some of area beaches offer a little more tranquility and seclusion, other beaches, like South Beach, are more energized, surrounded by pulsating  nightlife and closer to the action.  Pick your poison,  from Miami to the seaside tranquility of Tequesta, it's up to you. 

South Florida's warm climate promotes good health, as good weather allows people to play and exercise outdoors. Experts say, it also might help those with seasonal affective disorder, also thought of as the "winter blues". The disorder is actually a form of depression…

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The Town of Jupiter is rich in history, never to be washed away or forgotten, with the earliest known records of the Jupiter Inlet dating as far back as 1565. The town’s most identifiable landmark, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, was erected in the 1800s. The stately red brick lighthouse continues to stand, ranging 105 feet into the sky, atop a 46-foot hill on the north shore of the Jupiter Inlet. Stretching to the Atlantic Ocean, Jupiter features a delightful tropical climate and truly that "small town" appeal with big city benefits.

The town of Jupiter has a historic timeline with stories about the area ranging from the ancient Indians, through the European discovery of the area by Ponce de Leon, to the Seminole Indian War battles fought here. The…

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For those of you who happen to be planning to buy a home in the New Year there is a whole lot to celebrate this upcoming year.  According to National Association of Realtors, “varieties of financial vectors have dovetailed” to make 2016 the year to buy a home.

Mortgage rates have been bouncing around record lows for a while now. However, even though they are likely to start going up, you have not missed your chance to get a deal on a house.  Even though they may creep up at any moment, it is nonetheless a fact that interest rates on home loans are at historic lows, with a 30-year fixed-rate home loan still hovering around 4%.

Rents have skyrocketed! Another reason homebuyers are lucky is that rents are going up, up, up!  In fact, rents in 2015,…

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Where else but at The Club at Admirals Cove do members enjoy two world-class clubhouses and amenities? Within the elite gated community of Admirals Cove are luxurious amenities including internationally renowned golf courses, yacht club and marina, tennis and stunning residences.

The Kip Shulties designed 27 new holes of golf showcase this spectacular property with increased elevations, water features and enhanced landscaping. The three 9-hole courses and the grand re-opening were held within the last couple of weeks.

The Golf Village Clubhouse received a major transformation with the addition of a louver-covered patio for open-air dining. Members enjoy mealtimes while overlooking the golf courses and cascading waterfalls.

 Added to the…

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The Chief Executive Officer of indulgent fashion brand Louis Vuitton purchased a home for $11.7 million on Allison Island in Miami Beach last year.  The South Florida waterfront property is a one-acre island property with 200 square feet of waterfrontage with a private dock, guesthouse, and tennis court according to the Wall Street Journal report.  

The house was originally listed for $13 million and purchased by the CEO for the just under $12million in January 2014.  Demolition of the existing home and construction of a new residence is still underway. Allison Island is unique residential 8.5-acre island in the Biscayne Bay with unobstructed access to the Atlantic Ocean.  Location, unique water access and privacy make this island highly desirable…

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One of the finest organic restaurants in South Florida, Christopher’s Kitchen is soon to open its second location. The first restaurant took place in the beautiful area of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and in February the high quality food and service will be enjoyed by Downtown West Palm Beach too! “We will be opening hopefully sometime in February of next year,” Slawson said Monday. “We’re still waiting on the city to approve our plans.”

With high quality and certified organic plant based foods, the chef prepares food with the upmost techniques and ingredients to maximize real nutritional value along with delicious and healthful tastes.
Not only does Christopher’s Kitchen value healthy results, they have also created a place where South Florida can gather…

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Head to the gym, go for a bike ride or a walk and get a quick workout in. Exercising helps reduce stress and anxiety while preparing the body to deal with mental tensions that arise in everyday life. Being active helps release those endorphins that make you feel good and provides a good distraction from everyday life. Reduce stress by simply moving, no matter the type of activity chosen.

Exercising daily can increase your energy, improve your mood, replenish natural vitamin D, stimulate bones, prevent brain shrinkage, burn calories, ward off disease, get your blood pumping and fill your lungs with fresh outdoor air. Want to try something unique?  

Consider the options offered at Riverbend Park to mix up your exercise activities. 

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If asked your opinion on which cities in the world are the most expensive, what would you guess? Singapore, Hong Kong, Palm Beach, Dubai?  Sorry you would be incorrect. According to a new analysis by Swiss Bank USB, they have factored into determining the most expensive cities to live such factors as residential price points, goods and services as well as high taxes and after tax wages.

Anyone who lives in New York City won't be surprised which city is on top of the list, given the extravagant real estate market, city, state, and federal taxes as well.  Interestingly, Swiss cities, is the absence of Singapore- which topped the world list last year, " were markedly more expensive than in last year's study because of the Swiss National Bank's…

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