The Spa at PGA is in the midst of an exciting transformation. The celebrated spa, located within the PGA National Resort and Spa, 400 Avenue of the Champions in Palm Beach Gardens is benefiting from a pivotal rebirth. While some services have been paused during the renovation, there is an abundance of experiences to indulge yourself in.

PGA National is a renowned 2340-acre golfing community, PGA National boasts five championship courses complete with lakes, jogging trails, a natural preserve, and a resort spa. Young families, seniors, or first-home buyers, if you are an active South Florida resident, you are sure to appreciate all PGA National has to offer.

As part of the stunning $100 million transformations of PGA National Resort that began in…

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The housing experts say the market is “normalizing.” But what does that mean for the Palm Beaches? Will home prices in Palm Beach County and rents finally come down? Will more homes go up for sale? And what does the year ahead have in store for the real estate market?

“The nation’s housing market, after a wild surge that sent home prices up over 30 percent in some cities in 2021, will be less intense next year”, according to Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

The NAR 2022 housing forecast anticipates the market will continue slowing down from the frenzy seen in the spring when prices shot up to new heights. However, prices will stay high, inventory will remain tight, and mortgage rates will rise. Other…

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Hair and makeup are a passion for many Jupiter residents. However, scheduling time for yourself and having someone watch the kids can be a bit of a juggling act. So, put it all together, and that is where “MeTime” started. “MeTime” is located at 1200 Town Center Drive, Suite 108, in Jupiter. The truth is the owner had a background in sales and marketing. At the time she was not a licensed stylist, nor had she ever managed or owned a salon. While pregnant, she came to the quick realization that without childcare she would be compromised.

Between working full-time, the owner envisioned a revolutionary concept. She spent all her free time designing a vision for a pampering concept called “MeTime.” The idea was that she wanted a salon where moms and…

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On occasion, we all experience a little bit of the "ba humbugs" during the holiday season. 

Don't let it get you down. Turn that frown upside down.

Just remember, that if The Grinch can receive the Town of Jupiter's Cheermeister Award, you too can put a smile back on your face!

Holidays are not about gifts. Keep in mind that the holidays have a deeper significance.

 Smile and Happy Holidays!

 

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South Florida residents should be aware of more restrictive measures announced Thursday by President Biden as the Omicron variant of COVID-19, has been detected in the United States. New regulations are just continuations of what people who have been traveling internationally.

Starting next week, all travelers entering the U.S., regardless of their vaccination status or nationality, must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within one calendar day of their departing flight. Previously, a negative test administered up to three days before boarding a flight was considered valid. Biden has also extended the current rule mandating mask-wearing on airplanes, trains, buses, and at airports which were scheduled to expire in January to mid-March. 

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The cost of homes has climbed sharply. Palm Beach did NOT make the top ten most expensive zip codes. Southeast Florida is an affordable paradise to call home. The top ten most expensive zip codes in the United States all have median home prices of more than $4 million, according to a report from Property Shark.

Of the 100 top priciest zip codes, 30 have median prices of over $3 million, more than twice the number of areas at that price last year.  The top two are:

  1. Atherton, California, sits outside of San Francisco in Silicon Valley and is home to tech billionaires and venture capitalists. It is the most expensive zip code in the country for the fifth year in a row, with a median home price of $7.5 million.                                   …

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 It is time to change the clocks Southeast Floridians.  Simple question, when does daylight savings start? When does daylight savings end?  Maybe, you wonder How Many Days till Daylight Savings 2021?  When do we Fall Back in 2021?

Here is just a friendly reminder of this weekend's time change. Remember to set your clocks back one hour. Currently, most of the United States begins Daylight Savings at exactly 2:00 am on the 2nd Sunday in March. Daylight Savings then reverts to Standard Time on the 1st Sunday in November which answers the question when do we Fall Back? 

Make sure to set the clock back one hour on November 7, 2021, at 2:00 am.  It will get darker earlier in the evening, and the sun will rise bright earlier.

Like most things in…

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Martin County is found on Florida’s Treasure Coast just north of Palm Beach County and south of Saint Lucie County. Martin County is home to charming seaside cities like Stuart, Hobe Sound and Hutchinson Island. This region of southern Florida has become renowned for its beautiful real estate, pristine beaches, great fishing and vacation life style.  

A large majority of the homes in Martin County are on the water or beach.  Perfect for the avid boater or fisherman, these homes provide deep-water docks and easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Stuart Inlet, which lead out to the Atlantic Ocean. The interior homes that are not waterfront are also spectacular in Martin County. You will find some of the best country club communities and golf…

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