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1.16.15 - COLD FRONT FISHING FORECAST

Cool breezes are in the forecast as the winter cold fronts decided to roll through South Florida and hopefully keep the fishing patterns more consistent and less scattered.

OFFSHORE- Update on the Silver Sailfish Derby that took place last week caught over a dozen sailfish in just two days and Yellowfin that was a 138 pounds! Their trick of hooking on to so many sailfish is that they chose to make longer runs up the line and look for the sails trolling with small naked ballyhoo and dredges. The teams with live bait stayed closer to home, spotting a few sailfish in 120’ – 160’ feet of water from the Jupiter Inlet to the Juno Beach Pier. The beginning of the week went well for anglers searching for sailfish however, as the week went on the warmer the…

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VINOS ON LAS OLAS in FORT LAUDERDALE

Do you consider yourself a wine connoisseur? If so, a great new venue, Vinos, located on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, Florida may be your next favorite spot to enjoy sipping succulent and vintage wines.

Venturing down Las Olas into a courtyard passageway, Vinos, is a new charming wine bar with a wide-ranging assemblage of red and white wines and offers an exceptional Happy Hour on the week days promoting two for one glasses of your favorite beverage.  "Vinos on Las Olas is a hidden gem just steps away from the bustle of the boulevard," manager Dave Bell says. "It is an intimate spot to enjoy fine wine, craft beer and light fare over relaxed conversation. Our menu complements the wine list."

The corky and pastoral interior is filled with…

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SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR in WEST PALM BEACH

The South Florida Fair has been entertaining West Palm Beach and all surrounding cities for over 100 years, and is considered one of the most popular events of the year! Every year the fair offers acres of an exciting selection of rides, entertaining exhibits, mouthwatering classic fair food, great music, and prize winning games.  The 2015 South Florida Fair opens January 16th includes an explosive fireworks show and runs through February 1, 2015.

Step right up to the South Florida Fair and save on tickets on days such as:

1.    Opening Day – Jan 16th (Get 1 Free ticket for a later date at The Fair)  
2.    Dress like Elvis – Jan. 20th (Get into The Fair for Free)
3.    Bike Nite – Jan. 22nd ($5 per bike - Ride in the Parade)
4.    Gulfstream…

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5 DIVE SPOTS in PALM BEACH

Palm Beach offers a beautiful area of diving opportunities that are just minutes from the shoreline. Underwater photography, lobstering, colorful reefs and shipwrecks where thousands of colorful fish call home, there is something for all your scuba diving interests in Palm Beach. Many professional scuba divers can take you on a private boat to these different diving sites every day.

Five must go to diving spots in Palm Beach:

1. Zion Train: is the name of a Dutch 164 foot long shipwreck that rests one mile north of the Jupiter Inlet that is positioned upright in about 90 feet of water. Inside the steel hull, divers can explore the compartments and the fascinating engine room.

2. Rolls Royce: Located in 90 feet of water, a 1985 Silver Cloud Rolls…

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FISHABLE SALTWATER BRIDGES & PIERS in MARTIN COUNTY

Visitors from all over have trekked to Martin County to fish the abundant waters of the beautiful South Florida. The location of Martin County is so unique due to its pinpoint on the southern verge of the temperate zone and the northern limit of the subtropical region within South Florida. A huge diversity of game fish lurks around the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie River.

Listed below are plenty of Bridges and Piers that you can fish off of in Martin County:

Jensen Beach
Indian Riverside Park Pier – 1701 Northeast Indian River Drive
Jensen Beach Causeway Fishing Pier - 889 Northeast Causeway Blvd
Roosevelt Bridge - US 1 north of Stuart

Stuart
Sandsprit Park Fishing Piers- 3443 Southeast St. Lucie Blvd
Bathtub Reef Beach - 1585 SE MacArthur Blvd
Shepard…

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EVERGLADES BIRDING FESTIVAL

Do you enjoy bird watching and nature? “South Florida has birds that can only be found here in the United States, such as the snail kite, limpkin, short-tailed hawk and the beautiful crested caracara. Broward County is the best place to view exotics like the Egyptian goose and purple swamp hen. If you want to see the painted bunting, be sure to go on the Palm Beach County wetland trip.”

Everglades Birding Festival gives the opportunity to sightsee and travel through sunny South Florida in search of getting a nice visual of exotic birds in the everglades prairies, mushy marshes and cypress swamps. On January 15-19, join the team of expert birders that lead photo tours and workshops; be sure to register for any or all days at the beautiful South Florida hot…

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STONE CRAB & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL in FORT LAUDERDALE

Have you ever visualized or dreamed of indulging amazing seafood from over a dozen fabulous restaurants in one solitary day? Riverwalk’s 4th Annual Stone Crab & Seafood Festival in South Florida will offer exactly that as well as on a beautiful picturesque waterfront site.

Visualize an enticing jumbo lump crab cakes and buttery scallops from the delicious Grille 401 and presume to believe that Kelly Landings’ New England tasty “lobsta” rolls will be on the menu as well as Shuck ‘n Dives fresh oysters. Of course, 300-400 pounds of mouthwatering stone crabs will be another major highlight of the day, provided by Bimini Boatyard. “Jessica Chandler, director of events for sponsor Grille 401, says, “Last year’s event was wonderful. We had a great turnout and it…

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'THE WIZ' at MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE

One of the most excitedly anticipated productions of the year, ‘The Wiz’, which is a rock and soul musical performance created based on the classic film “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” This family friendly spectacle will be on the stage at The Maltz Jupiter Theatre showing on January 13th through February 1st, 2015.

‘The Wiz’ is a harmonious and tuneful show for all ages. “The iconic and universal story will take us back to a time when we believed there was something special at the end of the rainbow, where monkeys could fly and where good witches used their magic power to get us home. “The Wiz” has all the staging sorcery to take you to there.” The story of Dorothy and all her wonderful friends go on a quest together to encounter The Wizard of Oz and to…

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FISHING FORECAST 1.9.15

South Florida has taken over some higher pressure and the NOAA weather is expecting gusts to be northeast to east at 15-20 knots throughout the weekend.

OFFSHORE- It has been a tough week offshore for anglers, however many fishing teams have been going offshore to practice for The Silver Sailfish Derby. Some reports of a few sailfish and a handful of dolphin were seen this week from 150’-350’ of water. Around the time of the full moon, a few wahoo were reported and caught. The best bite offshore this  week has been from fishing on the bottom, yellowtail and mangrove snappers were most popular pulling up, in about 70-90’ of water.

INSHORE- The Intracoastal Waterway has improved some action this week as the coming cold front approaches South Florida. Holding…

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ABACOA FOOD TRUCK INVASION in JUPITER, FL

On the second Friday of each month, rolling restaurants known for the delicious dining selections are setting up for a feast next to the famous Roger Dean Stadium in Abacoa. The town Center of Abacoa is a popular uptown neighborhood in Jupiter, Florida that regularly seems to enchant its residents and visitors with its old township charm, classic design and comforting family atmosphere. The Food Truck Invasion is becoming one of the fastest developing sectors in the dining business.

Join the tasty phenomenon filled with delicious assortments from food trucks such as Crave-it, Food Junkies, Killer Melts, Fry Daddy, The Rolling Stove and about thirty more trucks full of uniquely crafted food venues from tacos to desserts will be parked and ready to…

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