The Town of Jupiter and the Village of Tequesta are nestled between Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart. Both areas cater to the outdoor style, as they wrap around the Loxahatchee River and Intracoastal Waterway, which provide incomparable views to residents. For this reason, water sports and boating are abundant. Jupiter and Tequesta also offer their share of championship golf courses and pristine beaches frequented often under consistently sunny skies.


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A two-week tennis tournament planned for next spring will bring players from across the globe is coming to Palm Beach County. Four of the eight tennis clubs are located in Palm Beach Gardens.

The cities of Palm Beach Gardens and Boca Raton will host the 2014 International Tennis Federation Seniors World Championships and the Seniors World Team Championships from April 21-26, 2014.  The 2014 International Tennis Federation Seniors Individual Championships will take place the following week from April 27-May 4, 2014.

The event will be played at different tennis clubs across the Palm Beach Gardens and Boca Raton area played on Har-Tru clay.  Participants from 38 countries will be competing for the world championship title in doubles, individual, and mixed…

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The Jupiter Town Council has unanimously approved a two-story retail/office building which will have a 60-seat restaurant.  Nestled above the quaint restaurant and office or shops will be six residential apartments.

The 2-acre piece of property calls for a 15,000 square foot, two story building on the east side of A1A in the heart of Jupiter’s “Funky Fishing Village”.
 
The Jupiter Inlet Village, casually known as the “Funky Fishing Village” is a gathering place for entertainment and relaxation while preserving and respecting Jupiter’s history and small town feel. The new property will complement the existing 5,300 square foot office building on the property already that keeps in character with the funky village feel.

The…

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This Saturday night, Roger Dean Stadium in Abaoca will be hosting a Tiki Bash. Come on out with your flip flops and Hawaiian shirts for a night of island themed events and promotions.

Starting at 5:30pm baseball and non-baseball fans alike will be able to enjoy reggae music, steel drums, tropically themed promotions, specialty island drinks, cheeseburgers, and more as the stadium will be turned into an island oasis all while watching the host Palm Beach Cardinals take on the Bradenton Marauders.

After the game, fans can enjoy a performance by the Floridian Band on the concourse level. Gates open at 5:30pm with first pitch taking place at 6:35pm. Tickets for the night are $8.50 for adults and $6.50 for children and seniors.

VIP packages are also available…

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“Operation Care for Heroes” sponsored a benefit for the U.S. War Dogs Association at the Square Grouper Tiki Bar and Castaways Marina in Jupiter last month.
 
The U.S. War Dogs Association, Operation Military Care K9 is facing major challenges to keep our Deployed Military Working Dog Teams supplied with what they need. Summertime heat can reach temperatures in excess of 140 degrees! They are in desperate need of cooling pads, K9 eye drops, “doggles”, boots for the dogs and cooling bandanas for the dogs and the handlers.  The U.S. government does not provide cooling products for the soldiers.  The military does not provide chew toys or treats for the canines.  The violence has led to loss of many soldiers’ lives, both human and canine.

The event raised…

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Good news, and obvious to see with cranes in the air, that areas in Palm Beach County are starting to recover from a bit of a growth lull.  A population projection for Palm Beach County, which has 1.3 million residents, predicts a rise of nearly 10 percent by the end of the decade.

These population projections are a planning tool for local public agencies and not necessarily a forecast of future economic conditions.  It does indicate that based on the current zoning and land use allowances, the counties seven largest cities are projected to remain steady until 2035 as indicated by the University of Florida’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research.

Census figures show a steady increase in the number of people moving into Palm Beach County.  In particular,…

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A 352-pound female loggerhead sea turtle, who rehabilitated at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, returned to her rightful home this week.  Biologists from Inland Research Group discovered “Big Mama” in the St. Lucie Power Plant Intake Canal with an injury to her shell.  They contacted the staff at renowned marine life center for help.

Charles Manire, staff veterinarian and Director of Research & Rehabilitation is quoted as saying, “we are not sure where the wound originated, but it extends all the way down her coelomic cavity, which is close to her lung.”  

Upon reaching Loggerhead, “Big Mama” was nearly 50 pounds under weight and may have recently nested.  They found that she was carrying eggs via an…

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The East Coure driving range at Admirals Cove will re-open this Saturday, August 17th with some new hours and policies.

The driving range will be open every day from 9am to 5pm and will be restricted to mats only. Hitting off the turf areas is strictly prohibited. In addition, the chipping green, putting green, and the east course itself is till off limits to all players until the scheduled re-opening date.

The East Course has been closed for repairs and maintenance and is scheduled to re-open on August 26. For more information on property listings in Admirals Cove, contact Rob Thomson and the rest of the Admirals Cove team at (561) 743-0344 or acteam@wfpcc.com.

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A new equestrian trail will be opening on Saturday in Jupiter Farms at 9am. The one mile trail will link Riverbend Park and Jupiter Farms Road.

Open to horseback riders from sunrise to sunset, the trail will have free access at Jupiter Farms road approximately a half-mile south of Indiantown Road. A ceremony is scheduled for Saturday morning at the equestrian staging area in Riverbend Park. The ceremony is free and open to the public.

Jupiter Farms is one of the largest equestrian areas in South Florida and feature several horse trails and equestrian parks. For more information on the new horse trail and the opening ceremony visit pbcparks.com.

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A marketing survey released last year showed 45 percent of respondents would use PBIA most of the time if it had more direct flights, specifically to California and New York. The survey of the airports coverage area was done to identify “ways to stem the tide of passengers shifting to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando International airports.”  

The victory for PBIA, according to airport officials, was when American Airlines announced last Friday that it would add a nonstop flight to LAX. 

For the first three months, rates will be offered most non-holiday weeks at $294 round trip! If you are looking to get out of Jupiter...or come in from L.A., you can't beat the price of the ticket. Please visit American Airlines Flight Reservations.

American Airlines is receiving…

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If you are looking for a great way to indulge on all the ice cream you can eat, The Ultimate Gourmet Ice Cream Social is for you! The big tasting takes place at PGA National Resort & Spa, 400 Avenue of the Champions, in Palm Beach Gardens on August 17, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Food historians tell us the history of ice cream began with ancient flavored ices.  The Chinese are credited with creating the first ice creams as early as 3000 BC.   Marco Polo brought the tasty delicacy to Italy and often cited for introducing us to the first “iced creams”.  The ice creams we love today were concocted in Italy in the 17th century.

Many years ago, during the warm summer month’s people would put sweet cream, or freshly made warm custard in ice to cool. The…

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