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The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County is a private, non-profit corporation “that provides a diverse array of arts and culture related programs”.  The council was founded over 35 years ago through the vision and leadership of Alexander Dreyfoos.  Dreyfoos, a successful businessman, inventor, and arts activist believed in the value of arts and culture.

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County is Palm Beach County’s officially designated agency for cultural development.  The Council is instrumental in supporting and celebrating the artistic and cultural community in one of Florida’s largest and most diverse counties. 

Take the opportunity to explore local culture. Jupiter, ranked as one of Coastal Magazines “Happiest Seaside Towns” is rich with…

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Local non-profit organization “Friends of Jupiter Beach” has been organizing beach cleanups on the first Saturday of every month for over 10 years.  Initially, the clean ups began with a handful of volunteers interested in keeping the beach clean of debris and waste.  Today, the “project has evolved into a significant force for environmental care of our environment.” 

Every month an average over 200 volunteers help, remove almost 500 pounds of debris within a 2 and ½-mile stretch of Jupiter beach and the Jupiter Inlet.  This environmental preservation project is partnered up with Rapid Removal Services to haul away recyclables.  

Join the volunteers on the next cleanup scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2015, beginning at 8:00am-10:00am.…

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Admirals Cove found its start in 1987 and still stands as one of the most desirable communities among real estate in Jupiter. There are 900 residences in Admirals Cove winding around 5 miles of traversable waterways winding through out the community. Many of the Homes for Sale in Admirals Cove rest on the waterfront and boast outstanding views and the interior homes often overlook the golf courses. The variety of homes in Admirals Cove is broad offering homes from custom, grand estates to marina front cottages. Homes in Admirals Cove give residents access to all of the luxurious amenities the country club has to offer as well as a superior location in Jupiter. Its no wonder Admirals Cove is one of the finest country clubs in the entire nation.

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Located in Jupiter, Florida is the sprawling community of Abacoa. Abacoa Real Estate is made up of over 15 unique subdivisions with individually styled homes all with their own flare. Some of the communities offer a Key West style, some offer a Mediterranean theme, others may be Victorian and the list goes on. Homes in Abacoa are available as single-family estates, town homes, villas and condominium style residences.

Abacoa offers an endless amount of neighborhood groups, clubs and events, offering unlimited chances for fun! Residents will have access to group activities ranging from fitness classes to painting. Surrounding Abacoa are some of the top rated schools in the area ranging from kindergarten to college. The Scripps Research center is…

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New Laws in Florida for 2015
The New Year brought a few new laws to the state of Florida that affects household smoke detectors and car seats. 

The majority of smoke alarms installed in Florida homes are battery powered. As of January 1, 2015, battery operated smoke alarms can no longer be installed. Florida Building Code is implementing the new law and it requires homeowners without hardwired smoke detectors to install 10-year sealed battery smoke alarms in their homes. These long lived, battery smoke detectors contain lithium batteries, which cannot be tampered with or changed out to operate with other electronics in your home. The reason Florida Building Code has cracked down on smoke detector safety is due to the 114 people that were killed in fires last year. Over half of the…

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Visitors from all over have trekked to Martin County to fish the abundant waters of the beautiful South Florida. The location of Martin County is so unique due to its pinpoint on the southern verge of the temperate zone and the northern limit of the subtropical region within South Florida. A huge diversity of game fish lurks around the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie River.

Listed below are plenty of Bridges and Piers that you can fish off of in Martin County:

Jensen Beach
Indian Riverside Park Pier – 1701 Northeast Indian River Drive
Jensen Beach Causeway Fishing Pier - 889 Northeast Causeway Blvd
Roosevelt Bridge - US 1 north of Stuart

Stuart
Sandsprit Park Fishing Piers- 3443 Southeast St. Lucie Blvd
Bathtub Reef Beach - 1585 SE MacArthur Blvd
Shepard…

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The city of West Palm Beach is a great South Florida city vested in the north part of Palm Beach County. It is a vibrant and exciting area with loads of shops and restaurants. Here is five fun and interesting things to do in West Palm Beach:

Lion Country Safari:
Lion Country Safari is found in West Palm Beach and is Florida’s premiere drive and walk through safari amusement park. It is found in gorgeous West Palm Beach, Florida and is stocked with over 900 unique breeds of animals and reptiles. It has animal displays, animal feeding, dining, shows and shopping. It is the prefect family friendly destination and the perfect place to spend a sunny South Florida afternoon.

Clematis Street:
Clematis Street is the heart of Downtown West Palm Beach. It begins…

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Florida is a tropical paradise! It is a vacation mecca and enjoyed by both visitors and residents. The sunshine state is filled with so many fun things to do, interesting landmarks, unique wildlife, fantastic nightlife, shopping and dining all against a unique tropical backdrop. From fishing to golf or to just enjoying the tropical weather. Florida is steep in a rich history and offers a unique look at the progression of America. Here is five fun and interesting facts about the amazing ‘Sunshine State’, Florida.

  1. The State Song of Florida is “Swanee River” written and composed by Stephen Foster in 1851 and adopted as the state song by Florida State of Tourism in 1935.
  2. Florida has over 22 million full time residents making it one of the largest…

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The Florida celebrity fish, the Snook, is a delightful fish that essentially resides in the southern half of the Florida peninsula. Snook have a season that anglers are able to catch from September 1st through December 15th on the Atlantic coast of Florida.

However, the size boundary is what confuses fishermen the most. In order to safeguard the greatest breeders, anglers are only permitted to keep one sizeable fish in between 28- to 32-inch size opening during the season.

As we approach the season closure, it is also important to recognize that the snook is one strong fish, with the exception the wintery weather. That’s one of the reasons we give the linesiders a break due to the most susceptible time when temperatures become too dangerous during…

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1.)    Downtown at the Gardens
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Downtown at the Gardens is home to some of the most exclusive boutiques, eateries and entertainment scenes in South Florida. A great date night location with plenty to do all within walking distance of each other and perfect for family outings which includes a fun carousel for the kids.


2.)    PGA National Resort & Spa

A place where luxury and comfort meets is at The PGA National Resort & Spa, with one of the best happy hours in Palm Beach Gardens or dinner at Ironwood, a wine spectator’s award signature restaurant. Suites are perfectly decorated and be dazzled by the sparkling pool and rejuvenated spa. With spa packages and salon amenities, PGA National Resort & Spa is an enjoyable place to take the weight off your…

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