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UNUSUAL BAITS TO FOOL BIG BASS

Unusual Baits to Fool Big Bass

It might be time to mix it up with some abnormal looking bait that you never thought could get a Bass’s attention. Largemouth Bass are very confident feeders that are capable of confronting large prey items- hence the nickname “bucket mouth.” Effortlessly absorbing prey nearly the size of them, largemouth bass rule freshwater shallows and normally do not let chances go to waste.

Big Bass often keen on frogs, lizards, birds, mice, snakes and more. Artificial water snakes are common throughout South Florida, slithering across lily pads. Field mice and rats normally hunt along the shorelines and sometimes will go for a swim. Nothing better to a largemouth bass than a tired mouse that is struggling and is tempted to climb on…

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GET YOUR COUNTRY ON!

Country Vocal & Performance Contest

Are you an aspiring country singer who wants to take their hobby or career to the next level? Well, here is your chance to shine and become the next country star. Encore Entertainment at the Firedogs Saloon in Fort Lauderdale has created this 12 week competition. It has some of the elements of the notorious television shows such as The Voice and American Idol but limits the music genre to only country music. The competition acts just like the television shows which have blind judging, as well as the audience’s vote and comments from the judges on each of performances. This will determine who moves forward in the competition.
This is a chance for someone to get noticed and also may be able to take an active role in…

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SHAKESPEARE BY THE SEA XXII…CARLIN PARK

Jupiter’s Carlin Park will be cloaked in mystery July 12-15 and July 19-22 for the 12th Shakespeare by the Sea Festival.  The Seabreeze Amphitheater will be transformed into a deserted island for this adaptation of the Shakespeare classic comedy of the “Twelfth Night” as it is reimagined with a contemporary twist.

Although the “Twelfth Night” is being revisited again at the Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival after 22 years “ this production promises to be more complex than ones done in the past” according to Executive Producer Kermit Chrisman.  They have infused the concept of plane crashes and landing in the setting of the 400-year-old classic tale, on a deserted island theme.  A must see concept.

While diverging from the original setting, the play…

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FESTIVAL OF NATIONS

4 Teams – 1 City

Sat., July 12, 10:00 a.m. – Sun., July 13 10:00 a.m. | 222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd.

This weekend, on the Pompano Beach Fishing Pier, The Heartbeat Foundation is bringing a non-profit and free admission for a two-day event to celebrate the World Soccer Championship games. The attractions will include the live broadcast on gigantic LED screens of the final two games of the World Soccer Tournament from Brazil, live entertainment from multicultural musicians, exhibits, food from all countries and foot volley tournament will keep the crowd on their toes.

Pompano Beach is inviting all Broward residents and visitors from all nations to join together and celebrate on the beach. LS Events and the Heartbeat Foundations are responsible for the…

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DO YOU BREW?

In addition to Florida’s gorgeous beaches, beautiful weather, excellent theatres and art, the Sunshine State offers even more … local breweries and pubs offering craft beer.

What is better than near perfect weather and bluest, blue water and white sand beaches? Actually, not much, but Florida’s craft beer industry consists some of the best brewers.  This is not just about beer, its craft beer!  There are close to 100 breweries and brewpubs around the state.  Florida is a craft beer drinker’s paradise.

Florida pours have been getting quite a bit of national attention.  Tequesta Brewing Company, located at 287 U.S. Highway One, Tequesta is South Florida’s first microbrewery.  The Village of Tequesta is proud of its stunning residential communities…

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CineBowl & Grill in Abacoa, Jupiter

Floorplan courstesy of Frank Group.

The Jupiter based Frank Family Entertainment Group, which opened “Revolutions” in City Place, West Palm Beach, plans on submitting formal plans to the Jupiter Town Council this July to build a 75,000 square foot entertainment complex within walking distance of Roger Dean Stadium. The location of the proposed the entertainment facility will be on the former site of the old Crown Movie Theater.  The opening of the CineBowl & Grille is planned for late 2015, according to a company press release.

Plans for CineBowl & Grille in Abacoa:

• About 75,000 square feet. (Revolutions in CityPlace is 35,000 square feet).
• 12 movie auditoriums with leather reclining chairs, reserved seating and full-service dining. Foreign…

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SUMMER SMILE MAKERS

Show your beach cruiser some love.  Spruce it up with a basket (attach with zip ties) a new bell, or a new coat of paint.

Celebrate the Full Strawberry Moon on June 13.  American Indians believed the fruit was at its peak when the summer’s moon rose.    Drizzle berry sauce over fresh pound cake tonight.

Paint your porch, or maybe a few planted pots outside, in summer colors like orchid and citrus  It will brighten up your outdoor living space.

Tackle a beach obstacle course.  Set up your own or visit one. Hard Exercise Works, in Jupiter, offers daily obstacle course workouts and 5-week boot camps.

Customize a pair of basic white sneakers with doodles. Pull out the old paint pens and draw flowers or little fish, polka dots or zigzags.  Not feeling…

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LATEST PLAN for 275 RESIDENTIAL UNITS in JUPITER

The proposal for the gated community, Lakewood, went before the Town Council last night for an initial vote.  The original Lakewood plans had been streamlined down again.  Originally brought before the council with 286 houses in January it has been reduced to 275 residential units with a restaurant, pharmacy and 150,000 square feet designated for a future biotech research space.

 
The conveniently located and attractive gated community would be on 260 vacant acres at the northeast corner of Indiantown Road and Florida’s Turnpike.  The land, known as Parcel 19, is one of the town’s largest undeveloped parcels.

Originally, developer Otto “Buz” Divosta proposed a plan that included 350 single-family homes and a 20-pump gas station.  Following…

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OPENING TODAY! THE FRESH MARKET AT THE FISHERMAN'S WHARF IN JUPITER

NOW OPEN is the newest grocer in Jupiter, the Fresh Market! The Fresh Market is a unique grocery store that prides itself on bringing customers the best “products from around the corner and across the globe.” The market finds its origin in Greensboro, North Carolina and now has over 100 stores in 20 states across the country. What makes the Fresh Market different from its gigantic, industrialized contenders is its keen focus on bringing local shoppers the feel of an old world, open air market that is teeming with the perfect produce, meats and seafood.  

The founders of the Fresh Market saw one goal for its stores, “to be a fresh concept in grocery shopping.”  These founders opened their first store in 1982 in Greensboro, North Carolina. This was the…

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PUBLIC MEETING…HIGH SPEED TRAINS

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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