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It is only a matter of days until the largest waterfront music and art festival, SunFest 2014, opens its gates on April 30 and continues through Sunday, May 4. SunFest takes place along the West Palm Beach Intracoastal Waterway on Flagler Drive between Banyan Boulevard to Lakeview Avenue.  The state's largest waterfront music and art festival attracts more than 275,000 visitors.

SunFest is a premiere sun and fun event showcasing top musical talents.  This year’s lineup includes Robin Thicke, Kid Rock, Alice in Chains, Ellie Goulding, J. Cole , Daughtry, Sublime, Goo Goo Dolls and many more.

Over 165 juried artists are drawn to the music, art and craft show from around the nation. There are plenty of activities for families and a Captain Morgan’s Floating…

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Every second Friday of the month the epicurean Food Truck Invasion will be back in Abacoa at the Abacoa Town Center on Town Center Drive and Crescent Drive, Jupiter.

If you have never experienced a “food truck invasion” here is some information you will need to know:

    This is a huge outdoor picnic, bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy the music and      pleasant evening.

    Food trucks of different origins, cuisine and menus prepare food to order.

    It is not fast food.

    A chef runs each pristine truck.

    Sample fusion cuisine, comfort foods and decadent sweet treats.

    Soft drinks, beer and wine are available for purchase.

    Perfect family event in a family friendly atmosphere.

    Free admission.

If the second Friday of the month does not work out,…

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Starting at 9:00 a.m. ET on April 15, for ONE DAY ONLY, any adult in the United States may purchase a pair of wearable technology – Google Glass.   Purchase price is $1,500.00 a pair.  The orders will include shades or frames for the glasses.  

Google has collaborated up the owner of Ray-Ban and Oakley sunglasses brand to make the glasses cool.

Google released the following statement about the wearable technology glass:

“Over the past several months, we’ve been trying out different ways to expand the Explorer program. Some of you signed up at Google I/O, some told us what you would do #ifihadglass, some were referred by a friend, some joined through their school or university. Our Explorers are moms, bakers, surgeons, rockers, and each new Explorer has…

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The Jupiter Town Council, Mayor of Tequesta, head of North County Real Estate Board, amongst others are conducting an important public meeting on Thursday, April 17 at 6pm.  The assembly will be held at the Jupiter Community Center, 210 Military Trail Boulevard in Jupiter.

On the agenda will be ample discussion regarding All Aboard Florida (high-speed rail service), Florida East Coast Railway (F.E.C.) and the impact on property values, traffic, safety and boating. All Aboard Florida is proposing 32 passenger trains will run between Miami and Orlando airports, with two stops only in West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale.

Some important facts to consider:


-    Currently their 16 freight trains passing through our area daily.


-    All Aboard Florida…

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Photo courtesy of Tortuga Music Festival.

The Tortuga Music Festival is this Saturday and Sunday at Fort Lauderdale beach park.  Thousands of people are expected “to rock the beach” in support of marine conservation.

Music and beach lovers are expected to take over the beach this weekend for the “Rock the Ocean, Tortuga Music Festival”.  This is the second year in a row for the concert.  The inaugural concert drew more than 25,000 fans to Fort Lauderdale beach last year.

This year some of music’s biggest names will be performing.  Tortuga Music Festival is pairing country, rock and roots music with over 20 bands in the line-up including Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Train, Dierks Bentley, Hank Williams, Jr., Brantley Gilbert, Sheryl Crow, Billy Currington,…

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The brand new Courtyard by Marriot Palm Beach – Jupiter is scheduled to open its doors in Abacoa this May!  The new hotel features a state-of-the-art lobby expanse and the latest in contemporary room design.  The 128-room hotel boasts a “new design that is intuitive and thoughtful, offering flexible yet comfortable spaces that enable technology.” Ronny Finvarb, a principal with the Finvarb Group that develops hotels, described the hotel as having the look and feel like a modern luxury boutique hotel.

The lobby features The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect, which offers casual seating with healthy menu options for breakfast, delicious light evening fare, snacks, cocktails, wine and beer for guests.  The Bistro proudly serves Starbucks coffee.  In addition to…

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The Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction is a one of a kind car experience.  The event is the only collector car auction on the East Coast.  The world’s greatest collection car auction will be held at the Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL  33411 on April 11-13, 2014.

The auction brings thousands of visitors to the Palm Beaches every year to view millions of dollars of classic automobiles.  What started as a simple meeting between friends and car buffs in 1960 has emerged into the world's most prestigious and anticipated collector car auctions and events.  Previously, car collecting was a hobby dominated by dealers and the ultra-wealthy; many now enjoy it.  Barrett-Jackson offers the most desirable vehicles…

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Loggerhead MarineLife Center has been chosen as the Worth Avenue Associations philanthropic partner for 2014.  As part of this collaboration, the Worth Avenue Association will be donating a portion of the proceeds each Wednesday at 11:00am, back to Loggerhead MarineLife Center.

The Avenue boosts more than 200 boutiques, some of which have been serving shoppers since 1925.   This architectural treasure boasts international collections of designer fashioners, jewelry and world class restaurants.  It is recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious shopping destinations, as well as for its famous landmarks and local area residents. This is a great opportunity to take a stroll down the Avenue led by noted historian Rick Rose.   The tours start in the Via…

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Rob Thomson, managing partner at Palm Beach County’s exclusive real estate firm of Waterfront Properties and Club Communities offers strong ties and marketing relationships with leading brokers in the Europe, the United Kingdom, Asia and Latin America.  These global connections have consistently lead to home sales from international buyers.

Thomson’s membership into the invitation only Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, as well as sitting on the executive board, has enabled him and his expert team of professionals, market homes for clients to a worldwide audience.  Thomson, along with manager David Abernathy, has been forward thinking on real estate technology.  This foresight has enabled Waterfront Properties to become the accomplished and highly sought…

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Ernie Els and his wife Liezl, along with The Els for Autism Foundation invite you to attend the “Light the Lighthouse Blue”  Wednesday, April 2 between 5:00-10:00pm at the Square Grouper ,Jupiter, in recognition of World Autism Awareness Day.

The highlight of the evening will be when the Jupiter Inlet lighthouse will be lit BLUE!  A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Els Center of Excellence.  The center just held its official groundbreaking in Jupiter on March 10.  The Els Center of Excellence is an extraordinary project that is designed “to show the world what should be available to children and adults on the autism spectrum.”   It is an educational program for 300 student ages 3-21, of applied research, professional and medical services, and…

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