It is 2021 and we should be incorporating healthy habits into our lives.  Perhaps you are at a loss for a new healthy habit.  Look no further than my family’s homeland, Spain.  Wander around the streets of Spain in the mid-afternoon and you will likely find a lot of the shops are closed briefly. That is because the country still values the midday nap. The rest is called a "Spain siesta". The term stems from the Latin word for “sixth hour,” which traditionally fell around noon since the day started at dawn. 

Obviously getting some extra zzz’s can make you feel more rested, but there are other physical health benefits, including better heart function, hormonal maintenance, and cell repair.  According to a study by the researchers at NASA, a brief…

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Bedner's Farm Fresh Market takes great pride in being one of the few remaining family owned and operated farmer's market in Southeast Florida. The family takes pride in bringing fresh produce from the farm, grown right outside their back door.

The Bedner's grow a wide variety of vegetables on the 80 acres where the Market is located. These crops are rotated every year to achieve best crop production. The farm offers u-pick, tractor rides, educational field trips, freshly made ice cream and private parties in addition to the fresh produce grown. Giving opportunity to for fresh, locally grown produce to go from “farm to fork”.

Sustainable agriculture is a way of producing food that is healthy to eat and does not harm the environment.  There is no…

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The Town of Jupiter has a rich historic timeline filled with stories. Tales of the area ranging from the ancient Indians, Tequesta Tribe, that lived here until the European discovery of the area by Ponce de Leon. The Seminole Indian War battles fought here.  Jupiter’s earliest known records date as far back as 1565.  After early settlers set up homesteads, the waterways were a huge source of transportation, as well as the new Flagler Railroad.

The town’s most identifiable landmark, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse was erected in the 1800’s. Hidden in the sandy soils near Jupiter Inlet are signs of human habitation (Native Americans) dating back at least 5,000 years. Long before Europeans arrived, prehistoric people fished the rivers and ocean, and hunted…

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The spokesperson for the Florida Lottery said a Palm Beach Gardens Publix Super Market sold one of three winning tickets in Friday's Fantasy 5 drawing.  The store in the Promenade Shopping Plaza on Alternate State Road A1A sold the ticket, which bore the number combination of 4-13-17-18-28. It paid $66,336.48.

The other winning tickets were sold in Aventura and Rockledge, the lottery official said.

According to Florida Lottery Secretary John Davis the lottery is extremely appreciative to Governor DeSantis for the guidance and leadership the lottery has received this year. He went on to state, “This year has been a year unlike any other, but one thing that has remained unchanged is the Lottery’s commitment to Florida’s students and schools. In…

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Pantone, a company known for forecasting design trends, announced its colors of the year earlier this month: “Illuminating” a sunny hue, and “Ultimate Gray” a timeless neutral shade. Palm Beach County has an abundance of "sunny" in the area, why not add it to your interior design? This is only the second time the company has made a double color selection. The last time was in 2016, with Rose Quartz and Serenity Blue.

The selection of colors encapsulates deeper feelings of thoughtfulness with the promise of something sunny and friendly. It is a message of happiness supported by fortitude, the combination of PANTONE 13-0647 “Illuminating” and PANTONE 17-5104 “Ultimate Gray” is hopeful and gives us promise. These colors allude to the feeling that…

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Starbucks is encouraging customers to begin 2021 with a healthy alternative promotion in the Jupiter and surrounding areas. Starbucks customers can start the year off on a healthy note by going vegetarian, albeit, one day a week. Every Monday, from January 4th through 25th patrons will enjoy $2 off any vegetarian breakfast sandwich or wrap. The “Meatless Mondays” offer is offered at participating locations, while supplies last. Limit one per customer.

The Starbuck café’s vegetarian breakfast sandwich or wraps are the perfect choice for those looking for new ways to incorporate more meat-free choices into their diet. The wraps and sandwiches are vegetarian, not vegan. The Starbucks menu does offer a VEGAN bagel and avocado spread breakfast option,…

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Southeast Florida real estate predictions for 2021 are favorable! The National Association of Realtors chief economist, Lawrence Yun, has readied real estate predictions for 2021. Last year the housing market was on fire with record-low mortgage rates and relocations made possible by remote job opportunities.

It is anticipated that home sales will maintain+ the 2020 momentum and will carry into 2021. The record low mortgage rates have been the key factor for home buying despite a challenging pandemic plagued job market.  Jobs will steadily recover especially knowing that the vaccine distribution is just around the corner.

Expect sales to grow 7 percent and prices to rise another 5.7 percent on top of 2020’s already high levels. While it is…

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There is a sculpture garden oasis in the middle of Palm Beach. Located on Society of the Four Arts campus, at the corner of Royal Palm Way and Cocoanut Row, is the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden and Four Arts Botanical Gardens. This historic landmark is located inside the entrance gate on Four Arts Plaza and is adjacent to the King Library. The beloved gardens have offered an outstanding botanical garden experience since 1938.  Meander along splendid floral paths and discover the works of distinguished sculpture artists, ponds, and fountains within the Four Arts Campus. 

This serene and inspiring garden on Palm Beach mixes works of art with the natural masterworks of plants and flowers. Follow the meandering cobbled walks and enjoy beautiful classic…

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It seems 2021 is starting off strong, in celestial phenomena at least.  The Town of Jupiter seems to draw a lot of confusion with our planetary namesake of Jupiter.  Lest one not confuse our beautiful, seaside Town of Jupiter to planet Jupiter. Let us recall with the epic celestial meeting of Jupiter and Saturn for the great conjunction, and a once-in-a-lifetime comet, 2020 was a big year for celestial phenomena. NASA calls one of the “best annual meteor showers,” will peak from January 2 into January 3,. According to the International Meteor Organization the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower should be visible in our area night sky this weekend.

The Quadrantids mark the final meteor shower of the season.  Then several months will pass with…

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Happy New Year South Florida! May 2021 be your best year yet! The year 2020 has been quite challenging for most. The coronavirus pandemic did not only wreak havoc with our health and sanity but left a lasting impression on most of our lives.

As strong American’s we will continue to hold on to hope and persevere for a brighter and better tomorrow. The upcoming year has a tremendous potential for greatness, and the start of a new decade has never seemed more promising.

The family of staff and agents at Waterfront Properties and Club Communities wish everyone good health, happiness, and prosperity in the upcoming year.

Cheers to 2021 !!

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