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WEST PALM BEACH SPRING HOME SHOW…FEBRUARY 21, 22, 23

The 2014 West Palm Beach Spring Home Show is an event any homeowner may wish to experience.  If you are new to the “home show” experience, head out to the South Florida Fairgrounds, located at 9067 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach.  It is a great way to get excited about enhancing your home’s comfort and aesthetic appeal.

Located in the South Florida Expo Center will be the Spring Home Show event “designed for homeowner in all stages of remodeling, landscaping, and decorating their homes.”  Each of the events includes home improvements and remodeling exhibits with product demonstrations and sample interior and exterior vignettes.

Meet Nicole Curtis, from HGTV and DIY Network’s “Rehab Addict” and Dina Manzo from HGTV’s “Dina’s Party” and Bravo’s “Real…

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THE HONDA CLASSIC...stellar play coming to PALM BEACH COUNTY...FEBRUARY 24 – MARCH 2

The Honda Classic will bring the best PGA tour players to Palm Beach County, providing a week of splendid golf entertainment for the entire community beginning February 24 through March 2 at PGA National Resort and Spa.

Tiger Woods, the Number 1 player in the Official World Golf Rankings, and Jupiter Island resident, has committed to compete in the 2014 Honda Classic.  This will be Woods third consecutive year in the Honda Classic.  He finished second in 2012.  Woods said, “The Honda Classic is close to my home, and I want to support it whenever I can. We have a learning center at Murray Middle School in Stuart, and this event does so much to help the community, including the efforts of the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation.”

Honda Classic…

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VALENTINE’S DAY at the TOP of JUPITER INLET LIGHTHOUSE

Make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable with beautiful moonlight, a gentle warm breeze, and a champagne toast atop the historic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.  This unforgettable tradition started with Jupiter pioneers Harry and Susan DuBois.

Romance is in the air. Proclaim your love to your loved one.  Let Cupid work his magic 105 feet up in the evening sky with a personal 15-minute champagne toast, decadent chocolates and breathtaking views.  The remainder of the evening is of your own choosing.

Pre-registration is required.  The cost per couple is $50 for the Valentine’s Day event.  Reservations are available for couples only February 13th and 14th, from 5p.m.-9p.m. and February 15th, from 6p.m.-9p.m.  

For more information and registration, please contact the…

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ARTIGRAS FINE ARTS FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 15 – 17, 2014

February 15, 16, 17 in the Abacoa Town Center, of Jupiter, Florida “ArtiGras” the premier fine arts festival of the Palm Beaches rolls into town.  Ranked as one of the top 50 art shows in the United States by ArtFairCalender, “ArtiGras” highlights a unique juried exhibition attracting over 100,000 people and 300 artists from all over the world.  This is one of the top 50 outdoor fine arts festivals in the country and perfect for all ages.

The three-day event features 2.2 miles of art demonstrations, interactive art exhibits, live music and entertainment, kid’s area, food and drink, and a Tiny Treasures Art Boutique which proceeds benefit the Quantum House.  If you have a child being treated in a nearby medical facility and need a place to stay in the area,…

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Top South Florida Happenings This Month of February

Palm Beach International Polo Season is “on” through April 20, 2014.  Head on out to the International Polo Club, Palm Beach facility, and revel in observing the skilled ponies and players while basking in the near perfect winter weather!  So many exciting tournaments to choose from culminating in the prestigious U.S. Open Polo Championship.
 
If the ponies aren’t your cup of tea, how about the American International Art Fair?  The American International Art Fair is running through February 9, 2014.  This show has something for everyone. Whether sculpture or painting, antique or contemporary, it is here.  This show will feed your soul and nourish your body with gourmet food and champagne bar.

If that’s not in the cards, how about a game of cards?  The World…

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PROTECT YOUR DIGITAL DATA SECURITY

Last week the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published tips intended to assist consumers protect themselves from fraud and help them in the event they encounter a problem.

"Phishing" is the activity of defrauding an online account holder of financial information by posing as a legitimate company by criminals.

Almost anyone who uses credit or debit cards has the threat of their credit or personal data being compromised.  A number of major companies over the recent months have reported breaches of data security.  Target, a national retailer, experienced a recent breach of data that could impact tens of millions of consumers, protect yourself!

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recommends these four steps:

1).   Checking your accounts…

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THE FRESH MARKET SHOPS of FISHERMAN’S WHARF

Local Jupiter area “foodies” will delight with the progress of the nationally renowned chain, The Fresh Market, and their local outpost.  

For over 30 years, The Fresh Market, focuses on providing high quality products from around the world.  It started in North Carolina as a tiny little store and grew to over a 100 stores in over 20 states across the nation.

Each store focuses on the customer and the shopping experience.  It has an open-air feel and “an old world charm, stocked with fresh meats, seafood, fruits, and vegetables.  They wanted the store to be a fresh concept in grocery shopping.”

This "European feel" market will be present at the new local site of The Fresh Market in Jupiter and is currently under construction at The Shops at Fisherman’s Wharf…

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EDWARD SNOWDEN NOMINATED FOR 2014 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE …???

Yes, you read that correctly, Edward Snowden, who worked as a contract employee at the U.S. National Security Agency in Hong Kong and leaked documents that damaged the security interests of several nations, has been nominated for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize! 

Anyone can be nominated for the prestigious award.  Two Socialist lawmakers Baard Vegard Solhjell, a former environmental minister, and Snorre Valen, both from Norway, jointly nominated the former National Security Agency contractor, stating his disclosures have contributed to making a more peaceful world.

In their nomination letter, the Norwegian politicians stated, “We do not necessarily condone or support all of his disclosures.  We are, however, convinced that the public debate and…

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$1.2 BILLION in Luxury Boats at the 29th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show!

Cruising into town March 20-23 of 2014 is the famed, 29th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show! Each year the boat show gets bigger and better and the level of luxury keeps rising. This show has been one of the top five boat shows in the entire country. Prized for its extravagant boats, cars and events, the Palm Beach Boat Show has been a favorite of locals and tourists for years!

Can you imagine yourself walking along the water in the warm sun with panoramic views of mega yachts and super cars? Immerse yourself in the luxury and sun at the Palm Beach International Boat Show. The legendary event is the most popular event put on in Palm Beach. Last year there was over $350 million worth of luxury boats and this year is going to trump that number.…

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Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize Winning … “A Chorus Line” Dances Into the Jupiter Maltz Theatre until February 2, 2014

Photo Courtesy of Maltz Jupiter Theatre/Alicia Donelan.

The award winning singular sensation “A Chorus Line” has danced its way into the revered Matlz Jupiter Theatre, located at 1001 East Indiantown Road, Jupiter, Florida until February 2, 2014.

The Matlz Jupiter Theatre describes the Tony Award winning, long running production as it follows the audition process of the theatre “gypsies” as they try to land a gig on a Broadway show.  This inspiring Pulitzer Prize winner, features musical favorites, by Marvin Hamlisch and Edward Kleban, including “What I did for Love” and “One”. The performance is complete with a “large orchestra, timeless scenic design and a cast of 26 triple threat performers.”

Originally directed and choreographed by Michael…

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