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SPRINGTIME FISHING REPORT in SOUTH FLORIDA!

Posted by on April 10th, 2015

4.10.15 Fishing Report

Looks like an enjoyable weather forecast coming up for the weekend! The winds are Southeast and the South Florida waters are getting prepped up for the springtime fish bite!

OFFSHORE- The action has definitely perked up for the springtime! The dolphin bite has been great on all the South Florida Inlets and in theory should continue to do well through the weekend. The big dolphins are out 15-20 miles offshore and even biting closer in under the frigate birds. Reports have claimed over 40 pound dolphins are being brought up to the boat. (Trolling the usual dolphin spread with ballyhoo, strips, squid, etc.) Spring has called in some huge fish to South Florida! The Action has also picked up in the sailfish department. There are quite a…

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THE 8TH ANNUAL SOUTH FLORIDA BEACH FESTIVAL in DEERFIELD BEACH

Posted by on April 9th, 2015

Life is better at the beach, especially in South Florida!

Celebrating The Annual South Florida Beach Festival is more than just adoring the sun rays, sand and sea that result in the feeling of “hakuna matata.”

This year will be its 8th South Florida Beach Festival event and will take place in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The festival has become a 501 © (3) non-profit organization that is fully dedicated to unravel the prospective of people with developmental delays, support encouragement for autism issues and scientific research.

Their mission: “Our focus is to eliminate stigma through public awareness and education and to unite communities through volunteerism.”

The Surfers For Autism was founded by a small pack of surfers from sunny South Florida in…

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LOOK OUT FOR SHOREBIRDS on SOUTH FLORIDA BEACHES

Posted by on April 1st, 2015

(Black Skimmer)

Wildlife Officials say to Look out for shorebirds in South Florida

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) are asking all beachgoers to keep a look out and do your best not to disturb the shorebirds on the Atlantic coast of Florida.

During spring and summer, shorebirds are beach nesting; they tend to build nests with layers of sand and sea shells found on the beautiful resourceful beaches of South Florida. Due to their camouflage, hatching chicks, as well as the nest and eggs, are challenging to see with possibilities of being trodden on such as birds like the black skimmer, snowy plover and American oystercatcher and more. These types of shorebirds are species that face great challenges and need people’s awareness in…

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HIPPITY, HOPPITY FUN for KIDS

Posted by zzz - Lorea Thomson on March 27th, 2015

 

Jupiter Easter Egg Hunt, .  Bring your own basket.  Prize baskets are being donated by Kilwin’s Chocolates. Bounce houses, face painting and an appearance by the Mr. Long Ears himself from 10am to 11:30am.  Saturday, April 4th @ 9:30am to 12:00pm, Jupiter Community Center, 200 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458

Easter Egg Hunt, Trinity United Methodist Church, 2221 N.E. Savannah Road, Jensen Beach,  Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 10:30 am.  Free for children ages 2-12.  Bring your own basket.

Palm Beach Gardens Egg Extravaganza,  The City of Palm Beach Gardens invites you to their annual Egg Extravaganza in Gardens Park., Friday, March 27, 2015 @ 6:00pm.  The Easter bunny may hop on by after the egg hunt has ended. 

Easter Egg Hunt,  GFWC…

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20th ANNUAL PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Posted by zzz - Lorea Thomson on March 27th, 2015

 

The Palm Beach International Film Festival (PBIFF) announced its highly anticipated film line-up for the 20th year, March 26 – April 2, 2015, featuring 12 World Premieres and 15 American premieres. The film festival will present features, documentaries and short films from the U.S. and around the world, including Bulgaria, Venezuela, France, England, Israel, the Philippines, Costa Rica, Spain, Russia, Slovakia, Australia, Canada, Cuba, The Netherlands and Germany.  The PBIFF will host filmmakers, producers and actors to chat about their films.

Randi Emerman, President of PBIFF states, “This year’s Palm Beach International Film Festival has a sparkling array of fantastic movies and a list of visiting filmmakers and talent that will bring the best of…

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NORTH PALM BEACH GOLF LEGEND JACK NICKLAUS lauded with CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL

Posted by zzz - Lorea Thomson on March 25th, 2015

 

Congratulations to local North Palm Beach resident, professional golfer and respected philanthropist, Jack Nicklaus!  He has been presented with the Congressional Gold Medal. Both houses of Congress honored Nicklaus with the medal March 25, 2015

The Congressional Gold Medal is presented “to persons who have performed an achievement that has an impact on American history and culture that is likely to be recognized as a major achievement in the recipient’s field long after the achievement.”   It one of the two highest awards granted to citizens of the United States.   Nicklaus received the other, Presidential Medal of Freedom, in 2005by President George W. Bush.

He joins the ranks of Roberto Clemente, Joe Louis, Jackie Robinson, Jesse Owens, Byron…

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CUT in COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LEASE TAX

Posted by zzz - Lorea Thomson on March 24th, 2015

 

The State of Florida Senate Finance and Tax Committee is in support of reducing commercial real estate lease tax.  The bill (SB 140) recommends reducing the current 6% tax on commercial real estate leases to 5%.  This reduction makes Florida even more attractive, in addition to the perfect weather and beautiful beaches, for homeowners and business owners.

Under the bill, the cut would take effect January 1, 2016.  Reduction in the state tax commercial real estate lease percentage will allow Florida to compete for businesses to move to the state.

Governor Scott said, “This part of our Tax Cut Agenda is a $100 million reduction in the sales tax on commercial rent, which costs businesses about $1.4 billion per year. This reduction will make it more…

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TURTLEFEST 2015: DISCOVERING OUR WOLRD OCEAN in JUNO BEACH

Posted by on March 23rd, 2015

 

The ocean is Earth’s essence, and it is still 95 percent undiscovered. "No matter how far from the shore that you live, oceans still affect your life and the lives of your families and friends, classmates and colleagues. The air that you breathe, the water you drink, the food you eat, the products that keep you warm, safe, informed, and entertained — all can come from or be transported by the ocean."

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is putting on its 12th annual free admission festival, TurtleFest which focuses on uncovering our world’s oceans to teach and encourage safe practices to boost ocean and sea turtle conservation.

TurtleFest is a family friendly event where learning is the focus of the experience. There will be students showing off their…

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END MOBILE PHONE SOLICITORS...PALM BEACH COUNTY

Posted by zzz - Lorea Thomson on March 23rd, 2015

 

Are you inundated with calls from telemarketers and solicitors on your cell phone number?   If you are like many new homeowners, a landline is a thing of the past. Studies indicate new homeowners, in Palm Beach County and South Florida, are not requesting landlines for their new residences.

It is estimated that 100 billion “robo-calls” (those calls without a human on the other end), political candidate calls and other solicitations are made annually in the U.S.   You might be surprised how they get your mobile number.

According to Privacy Star, automatic dialing devices can figure out and call all possible telephone number combinations.  These numbers can be listed, unlisted and mobile numbers.  A number of telemarketing companies ignore “do not…

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LOXAHATCHEE RIVER RAILROAD BRIDGE … CLOSING NOTICE

Posted by zzz - Lorea Thomson on March 20th, 2015

 

The Loxahatchee River Railroad Bridge in Jupiter will close intermittently next week.  The bridge, which is owned and operated by Florida East Coast Railway, will be closed to boating traffic during the scheduled maintenance.   Last week a malfunction with the bridge left the Town of Jupiter and the Village of Tequesta with a traffic quandary. 

According to Florida East Coast Railway representative, Senior Vice President Robert Ledoux, “an electrical problem caused the bridge to remain in the upright position shortly before noon on March 7, 2015.”  The malfunction stopped a southbound freight train, no pun intended, "in its tracks".  Resulting in three vital crossings to be blocked, dividing the town in half.  Fire rescue noted aside from being an…

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