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LIGHTHOUSE PARTY PAELLA PARTY… SAVE THE DATE!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the historic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse “Ponce Paella Party”!   This year communities all over Florida, from Stuart to North Palm Beach are recognizing the significance of the 500th anniversary of Juan Ponce de Leon arrival from Spain to Florida’s east coast, as well as Florida’s rich heritage and cultural diversity.

This paella party is destined to be a culinary delight for the palate.  Paella is a Valencian (east coast of Spain) rice dish. Many non-Spaniards view paella as Spain’s national dish, but most Spaniards consider it a regional dish. It is a delicious rice dish, cooked over an open fire, in a traditional paella pan, olive oil, onions, peppers, garlic, tomatoes, chicken,…

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THEY’RE BACK! IT’S SEA TURTLE SEASON

Our area is unlike any other and they are just like us. They cannot get enough of our natural, undisturbed beaches and neither can we!  Its sea turtle season and one of the most exciting times of the year for sea turtle lovers.  Every year thousands of sea turtle dig nests on John D. MacArthur Beach State Park in North Palm Beach, making it one of the highest density nesting beaches in Florida.

The season actually started in late March when the Leatherback sea turtles make their first appearance of the year. Then in April, our most abundant nesters, the Loggerhead sea turtles (Waterfront Properties favorite and insignia) appear. Finally yet importantly, the Green turtles make their appearance in late May until early June. The Florida Park Service manages…

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SUNFEST…MAY 1 – 5, 2013…LARGEST WATERFRONT MUSIC and ART FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN WEST PALM BEACH

It’s only a matter of days until the largest waterfront music and art festival, SunFest 2013, opens its gates on May 1st. and continue through Sunday, May 5th.   SunFest takes place along the West Palm Beach Intracoastal Waterway on Flagler Drive between Banyan Boulevard to Lakeview Avenue.  SunFest is a premiere event showcasing top musical talents.  This year’s lineup includes Train, Smashing Pumpkins, The Black Crows, The Offspring, Boz Scaggs, Phillip Phillips, Slightly Stoopid, Cheap Trick, Bear Naked Ladies, and many more.  Over 165 artists are drawn to the art and craft show from around the nation. There are plenty of activities for families and a Captain Morgan’s Floating bar for the over 21 set.  Expect spectacular fireworks and excellent gourmet…

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JUPITER’S $150 MILLION HARBOURSIDE WILL BE LIKE “MIZNER PARK” ON THE WATERFRONT

One cannot help but notice the bustling activity at the base on the Indiantown Road Bridge and U.S. Highway 1 in Jupiter. There are sky scraping cranes and lively trucks.  The eleven-acre parcel is slated to open a $150 million marina/restaurant/retail/hotel complex on the Intracoastal Waterway and is expected to open the summer of 2014.  A sea of spectacular opportunities awaits Jupiter residents and visitors alike in this waterfront entertainment plaza.
 
The Harbourside project will provide public benefit through municipal docks, water taxi, beautiful outdoor amphitheater and a perfect connection to the Riverwalk project.  Upon completion, this will provide public access to approximately 2.5 miles of Intracoastal Waterway and the Jupiter Inlet.  “The…

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REACTIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO THE DEVASTATING EXPLOSIONS, SENSELESS SUFFERING and LOSS OF LIFE IN BOSTON

Three people died and more than 150 were injured after two explosions ripped toward the finish line of the Boston Marathon.  Reactions poured in from around the world today on the twin bombing in Boston:

PAKISTANI TALIBAN: denied any role in the bombings at the Boston Marathon.  The group’s representative, Ahsanullah Ahsan, denied involvement in a telephone call with the Associated Press from an undisclosed location.

FRENCH PRESIDENT – FRANCOIS HOLLANDE: sent his condolences to the families of the victims and expressed “Frances’s total solidarity” with the American people and authorities.

MAYOR OF LONDON – BORIS JOHNSON:  “The bombings in Boston are shocking, cowardly and horrific, and the thoughts of all Londoners this morning will be the victims. …

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BEFORE BUYING THAT DREAM CONDO…ASK THESE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

You’ve been searching for that perfect oceanfront Juno, Jupiter, or Singer Island condominium and now you are picturing yourself on the beach with swaying palms and the Atlantic Ocean breeze in your face.  Hold everything!  There are a few important questions you need to ask before buying a condo and a Waterfront Properties and Club Communities condo specialist can help you get the answers.

First, take a moment and look at the minutes of the condominium association board meetings and see what owners are discussing with the board. Reading the minutes will reveal any projects that may be underway at the complex, owner observations and or complaints.

Secondly, get a copy of the certificate of insurance.  This is a summary of the association’s policy. …

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9/11 PRE-TRIAL HEARINGS BEGIN GUANTANAMO BAY

On October 15, 2012, victims’ families of 9/11 were given the opportunity to watch pre-trial hearings in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Only military installations in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Massachusetts were given the opportunity to share the feed via closed circuit television.  The hearings are the first since the May 5th arraignment in which the defendants refused to cooperate.  They have been delayed because one of the defense attorneys was defending a man about to be executed in the States, a power outage on the islands’ courthouse postponed the next scheduled proceedings, religious observations, and then Tropical Storm Isaac churned up.  This session is closed to the public.

Khalid Sheik Mohammed, and his four co-defendants, allegedly…

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Don't Miss Out on This Experience!

Image Courtesy of Trekaroo and Loggerhead Marinelife Center

A special part of south Florida’s ecosystem is found in our sea turtle population. Sea turtles are a beautiful and often threatened. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is a one of a kind facility that takes great price in keeping our turtle population strong!  

Each year around 200,000 visitors make way to the Marinelife center. If you haven’t seen it, this summer is the perfect time for you to check out the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Florida. The new facility is a 12,000 square foot, certified green establishment. Some of the species of sea turtles you will see at the Loggerhead Marinelife center includes: Green turtles, Kemps Ridley turtles, Loggerheads and…

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ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL DAY IN JUPITER…

Another beautiful day in paradise! The sun is glistening on the crystal blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean off the Jupiter, Florida’s white sand beaches.  Local fishermen are catching pompano right off the beach coastline as the sun rises colorfully over the horizon.  The colors of the early morning sunrises in Jupiter are enough to get most local artists out with easels and brushes. 

No need to leave your best friend at home.  Jupiter is home to one of the only dog friendly beaches in the State of Florida.  Dogs are allowed in the “non guarded” areas from Juno Beach to Jupiter.  It is requested that your pet is on a lease or under your voice command at all times, that you clean up after your pet, and that your pet is not bothering other beach-goers. …

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Summer Is Around The Corner- Check Out Some of Florida's Great Summer Camps!

Summer is almost here and for those of you with kids, summer camp is a great solution to entertaining your children. Palm Beach County is chock full of summer camps for kids in elementary, middle and high school. The camps are often divided up into different categories including art, music, sports, educational, city and county camps. 

The art camps will focus on enhancing skill in singing, dancing and the areas of drama and theater. Sports camps are a popular choice in Florida, where kids can pick from basketball, baseball, soccer, football, tennis, water sports and more. Some of the educational camps will enrich skills such as research, creativity and etiquette. Miscellaneous camps often include team building activities and some of them are focused for…

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