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JUPITER JAZZ SOCIETY

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Over a year ago, the Jupiter Jazz Society was a community of jazz musicians and fans who gathered to enjoy and make connections; it has grown to a 400 member Society.  It is now a 501© (3) nonprofit of individuals also intent on preserving “live improvised music in Jupiter, to generate more interest in jazz, and to perform in future community events.”

Longtime Jupiter residents, Cherie and Rick Moore, are co-founders of the Jupiter Jazz Society.   Rick has played jazz piano professionally for more than 40 years.  The Moore’s founded the jazz society in hopes of making Jupiter a cultural capital for jazz. They feel jazz has a very bright future in our community.  It is easy to find different types of “rock,…

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FLORIDA RANKS No. 1 DESTINATION for WEALTH MIGRATION

A recently released study entitled “How Money Walks” by Travis H. Brown, investigates how people are relocating from high-tax states with heavy regulation to lower-tax states with less regulation.  Discovering in fact, more wealth migrated to the Sunshine State in the last two decades than any other state in the nation.  According to the research done by Mr. Brown, the statistics amount to a staggering $95.6 billion dollars; considerably more than the No. 2 state of Arizona, at $28 billion dollars, amounting to three times as much.

As one might expect, our area would, with its beautiful beaches of the Atlantic Coast, abundant sparkling waterways, and year-round sunshine be appealing to new residents. Mr. Brown reminds readers that in California, “you’ll…

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PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT VICTORY

A marketing survey released last year showed 45 percent of respondents would use PBIA most of the time if it had more direct flights, specifically to California and New York. The survey of the airports coverage area was done to identify “ways to stem the tide of passengers shifting to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando International airports.”  

The victory for PBIA, according to airport officials, was when American Airlines announced last Friday that it would add a nonstop flight to LAX. 

For the first three months, rates will be offered most non-holiday weeks at $294 round trip! If you are looking to get out of Jupiter...or come in from L.A., you can't beat the price of the ticket. Please visit American Airlines Flight Reservations.

American Airlines is receiving…

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INVENTORY OF HOMES DROP AGAIN…HOME PRICES RISE

A June report by the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches is reporting the inventory of homes for sale in Palm Beach County has dropped again!  This low inventory of homes is pushing levels below a five months’ supply leaving very few properties to show to eager buyers. The report indicates findings of only 5,766 single family homes on the market last month; this is a 48 percent drop from this time last year!

The Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller index is reporting, “home prices continue to rise in South Florida” from a year ago.  It’s the 16th consecutive increase”  and that the “home price index for Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade counties rose 13 percent in April from a year ago.  It’s the 16th consecutive jump.”

The Case-Shiller index covering 20…

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150 - 300 CATTLE ON INDIANTOWN ROAD

Back in the early 1960’s, cattlemen would drive herds down Indiantown Road from Pratt & Whitney towards the Burt Reynolds Ranch in Jupiter Farms.  Florida had an outbreak of “fever ticks” that was deadly to cattle.  Florida’s cattlemen began to lose cattle and their means to make a living.

The southern fever tick epidemic was introduced to Florida from Texas cattle and nearly cost the cattle industry $10,000,000. The USDA implemented a mandatory cattle-dipping program.  This was a period of “open range”, meaning no fence laws and the cattle roamed freely.

The Florida Cattleman’s Association also  supported “cattle dipping program”.  The dipping program required every cow in South Florida to be rounded up and drove to the nearest pen with a dipping solution…

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BOCA BURGER BATTLE…A GRILLING AFFAIR

Tickets for the second Annual BOCA BURGER BATTLE are on sale now!  The affair has drawn grilling sensations from all over Palm Beach County and South Florida’s top chefs.  People, as far north as Stuart and Jupiter, make the drive to Boca Raton for this culinary feast of burgers, veggie burgers, and little burger bites.   The event takes place at Sanborn Square Park, Downtown Boca Raton, 100 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton from 6pm – 10pm.
 
This community event features a “backyard b.b.q.” theme that not only highlights some of the best beef, fish, turkey and vegetarian burgers around; it also has an array of summer food tastings and gourmet samplings. French fires, onion rings, tropical salads, chicken wings, plenty of adult beverages and beer will…

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LIFE’S A BEACH! DO YOU KNOW THE NEW $52 MILLION NEIGHBOR?

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Just south of Jupiter, in the ultrachic enclave of Palm Beach, self-proclaimed “King of All Media” Howard Stern may have picked up a lavish beach house. The radio broadcaster and America’s Got Talent judge has been reportedly searching for a home in the area.  
 
According to Palm Beach County records, the property has been purchased through a trust.  The deed does not indicate the identity of the new owner (speculated to be Stern), who paid $52 million on May 15, 2013.   There is no mortgage recorded for the purchase.

The 19,000 square foot beachfront mansion boasts 5 bedrooms, 12.5 baths, and an outdoor swimming pool just steps from the ocean.  Aerial shots of the property reveal manicured grounds, secure wall and gated entry.…

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SAFE HARBOR ANIMAL SANCTUARY and HOSPITAL

Are you looking for a special furry friend to fill your heart with unconditional love and companionship? Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary and Hospital, located in the Jupiter/Tequesta area, was founded in 1985.   It was Florida’s second humane organization to open a low coast spay/neuter hospital.  Safe Harbor does not believe in euthanasia as answer to dealing with the pet overpopulation crisis.  They offer low cost spay/neuter services and medical assistance for pet owners who are in need.  The sanctuary has sterilized over 75,000 animals in the past 25 years, preventing hundreds of thousands of puppies and kittens from being born and thousands from being destroyed.  

Safe Harbor is a no-kill shelter.  They reserve space for animals that have been abused,…

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NEW 76,000 SQUARE FOOT SPORTSMAN CENTER “HOOKED” LOCAL STORE OPENING

North Palm Beach is about to be Palm Beach County’s first home to Bass Pro Worldwide Sportsman.  After years of effort, the giant retailer has finally landed a “big one”!  The former 76,000 square foot Carl’s Plaza, located at 11940 U.S. Highway 1, in North Palm Beach is under contract to the Springfield, MO based sporting goods retailer.  The site is just north of PGA Boulevard on US1 conveniently located between Singer Island and Jupiter.

Bass Pro Worldwide Sportsman is a privately held retailer of hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation and camping gear.  The owner began John L. Morris, began his career with a fishing section in the back of a liquor store owned by his father located in Springfield, MO.  That small fishing department sold bait…

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Florida Tourism Is Taking Over the US!

This week is National Travel and Tourism Week and Palm Beach County celebrated some outstanding benchmarks reached by our county. The Palm Beach tourism leaders held a get-together for nearly 400 people at the Travel Rally Day luncheon to acknowledge a local tourism standout; the 30th anniversary of the county’s marketing agency and the incredible impact Florida’s tourism has had on our economy.

Florida is the second most visited state in our nation, barely beaten by California. With over 6 million visitors each year, its no wonder Florida's tourists are so important to the overall well being of the state's economy. 

The Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO and president, Jorge Pesquera, shared some outstanding numbers with local residents and…

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