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CULTURAL CONNECTIONS IN OUR AREA

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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SALTWATER FISHING & SOCIAL CLUB

The Hollywood Hills Saltwater fishing science and social club (HHSFSSC) brings local South Florida’s scientist, hobbyist, professors, recreational and commercial fisherman together to discuss saltwater fishing and ocean science.

The club is an active research and seminar program to do investigation such as tagging swordfish, fish analysis, finding out general questions such as how fast fish can grow. The meetings are fun for adults because they start out with Happy Hour, local fishing reports, general discussion and announcements, seminars then feature experts to speak and followed by group conversations. Many legendary professors and captains repeatedly show up to the meetings and share knowledge that you can’t just look up on the internet. Experienced…

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TARPON FEEDING

Photo By: Nicole Richards in Fort Lauderdale, 15th Street Fisheries.

South Florida is not only known for its fantastic fishing but also its fish feeding. It’s not Tarpon fishing its Tarpon feeding. These giant silver kings are considered one of the great saltwater game fishes not only because of their size but also their fighting spirits when hooked. They are very strong and make spectacular leaps into the air to spit out the hook.

The Atlantic Tarpon collect at numerous South Florida marinas and people congregate to the docks to get a chance to feed the huge fish, sometimes even by hand. One of the classic and well-known Tarpon feeding experiences is at Robbie’s Marina in the Florida Keys. The giant tarpon are used to being hand-fed and they congregate…

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FLORIDA'S GOLD COAST

Stretching from Palm Beach to Miami, Florida’s Gold Coast established its name from the gold Spanish coins that occasionally wash up on the beach shores and the golden way of life of its wealthy homeowners.

Florida’s Gold Coast sparkles with chic and glamourous sophistication. The delicious cafes and bistros are as common as alluring swim wear and this metropolitan park of the rich and famous individuals provide entertainment distinct from anywhere else in Florida. Where else would you run into Michael Jordan having a delightful sushi dinner, or Venus Williams singing karaoke? You may walk past Donald and Ivana Trump enjoying a cup of hot Cuban coffee. Shimmy by Shakira shopping at a local fresh market, Nicolas Cage breezing through the airport, or…

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BRITISH AVIATORS used JUPITER RIVER for SEA PLANE TRAINING

 The U.S. Government requested that a group of visiting British aviators be accommodated at the local hotel, The Carlin House, and that a windsock be hoisted to the top of the flagpole during the winter of 1916/1917.  The intent of the visit was that the group consisting of three groups of three:  a pilot, copilot and mechanic along with a small seaplane practice advanced training maneuvers on the  Jupiter Inlet and Loxahatchee River.   The hotel was unable to accommodate the group, so they arranged to stay with Jupiter residents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Savage.   Mr. and Mrs. Savage were happy to accommodate!

The  3 small, single engine bi-winged seaplanes were marked Allied Planes of World War I; with traditional markings wide vertical red, white…

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MUSEUMS IN THE SEA

For thousands of years, travelers have sailed Florida waters looking for treasure. Some of those ships never made it to shore. Their past may be mentioned in history books but their remnants are still obvious underwater. Some of the shipwrecks have been well-off to have been selected as a Florida Underwater archeological sanctuary.

In 1987, Florida started developing an arrangement of underwater parks featuring shipwrecks and other historic sites around the state. The shipwrecks are such a popular attraction for scuba divers to witness a part of Florida’s history up close.  Not only are the preserves very interesting with the archeological features but also the marine life that make these museums come alive.

Each underwater site is construed by a sign;…

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INVASIVE PLANTS at JUPITER INLET LIGHTHOUSE

When a natural area is invaded often by a natural dispersal of seeds, or planting of exotic species that has become naturalized, these “weeds” interfere with the function of the natural community.  Invasive plants have been identified at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area.  The three-week removal project of the exotics is scheduled to begin Monday, August 25, 2014 in the hopes of attracting native plants and animals to the area such as gopher tortoises and scrub jays.  Black and red mangroves will be placed along the shoreline.  They have a stronger root system, disperse waves better which will be better at preventing erosion, and create a better habitat for young marine life.

 The award-winning magazine The Nature…

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THE SPORT OF KINGS in the PALM BEACHES

Horseracing has various forms, of which thoroughbred racing is the most popular and has been termed as “The Sport of Kings”.  Horses have remained a symbol of great wealth.  This has always been popular with the aristocrats and royalty of British society, thusly earning the title. Historically, records indicate that horseracing began as early as the days of Babylon, Syria, and Egypt.  Both chariot and mounted horses participated in the ancient Greek Olympics 648 B.C. Various types of racing have given rise to horse breeds that excel in specific disciplines of equestrian sports.

One equine sport, world-class international polo, is located in the heart of South Florida, just minutes from the exclusive Island of Palm Beach, The International Polo Club,…

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BallenIsles Country Club…Platinum Club of America with Superb Golf!

BallenIsles Country Club is highly regarded for its championship golf courses.  The three championship golf courses, where many golf legends have qualified for the PGA Tour, is home to the to a $26 million state of the art Sports complex.  Out of nearly 200 Clubs managed by worldwide by Troon Golf, BallenIsles has been awarded “Facility of the Year”!

Three impressive courses make up BallenIsles Country Club.  The East Course, opened in 1963, winds through a natural habitat, which is a sanctuary for freshwater bird and indigenous striding birds.  ASGCA Golf Course Architect Keith Foster redesigned the par-72 course in 2008.  Foster is known for designing over 20 of the “Top 100 Golf Courses” in the United States.  All greens are to USGA standards and…

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WHOLE LATTE LOVE FOR COFFEE MONTH

August is the national month of coffee!  

FUN FACT:  Did you know that coffee is the second most recognizable scent in America – second only to the smell of the aroma of burning wood.

Social aspects of “coffee” have been noted in modern culture for quite some time.  The United States is the largest market for coffee, followed by Germany and Japan.   Inviting someone for a cup of coffee has led to Americans embracing “the café” as a social gathering place to relax.   An individual inviting another to their home, late at night, for a cup of coffee after a date could be an invitation something more than just a cup of coffee.  Coffee in culture or trade is a central theme and prominently referenced in much fiction and regional history.

Specialty…

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