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Celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of The American Cancer Society!

This weekend, on Saturday, February 9, 2013, the American Cancer Society Gala of North Palm Beach will take place in the stunning community of PGA National. This is the Centennial Anniversary for the American Cancer Society (ACS), celebrating “100 years of progress in the fight against cancer.”  

The American Cancer Society is a forerunner in the research of cancer, its treatments and a cure. They refer to themselves as the “Official Sponsor of Birthdays,” and thanks to them nearly 14 million cancer survivors are celebrating birthdays this year. The central mission of this mighty organization is to destroy the disease that has affected so many lives. ACS is the largest, nongovernmental funding source of cancer research. They have invested over $3.4…

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The Housing Market in South Florida is Bouncing Back!

News of the real estate market in south Florida making a come back has been making headlines. According to the recent home price index released by Standard & Poor (S&P) in January of 2012, the prices of homes in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties have risen considerably. Since October of 2011, the home prices have risen 0.8 percent and a whopping 9.9 percent from the year before. October was the 11th consecutive month that home prices have grown in these three counties on an annual basis, according to the Sun Sentinel.

The chairman of the S&P price index, David M. Blitzer, stated, “Prices are rising, as are both new and existing home sales.” He also made the comment that the “housing market is clearly recovering.” His enthusiasm and the positive…

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Florida's Busiest Month Begins to Heat Up: Welcome to February!

The holiday season is over and we have arrived in February. While the majority of our nation is still shoveling snow and bundling up, the Floridians are hitting the beach. Florida has the warmest and sunniest winters in the eastern United States and February is the time to visit. February is the busiest month in south Florida, as asserted by USA Today, with tourism influxes reaching over 86 million people in past years. Some of Florida’s beaches are warmer than others which create the enticing, vacation hot-spots like Miami Beach and Palm Beach. The sunshine state is renowned for its tropical temperatures, stunning real estate and miles of beaches. According to Southfloridavacation.com the average temperature in south Florida during the month of February…

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ANNIE LEIBOVITZ… Exhibit… NORTON MUSEUM of ART

Born one of six children, Anna Lou Leibovitz probably never imagined herself as a modern day cultural icon, much like one of the subjects of her world famous photographs. She grew up in Connecticut to an Air Force Lieutenant father and a dance instructor mother. Annie eventually enrolled in at the San Francisco Art Institute to study painting and developed a love for photography. 

After living briefly in Israel, Leibovitz returned to the States, applied for an up, and coming new rock and roll magazine “Rolling Stone”.  She was offered a job as a staff photographer.  At the age of 23, she was promoted to the position of chief photographer of the magazine.  She left “Rolling Stone” after ten years and began working for “Vanity Fair” magazine.  This…

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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL MIAMI

The 28th show in the Cirque franchise visits South Florida through February 24, 2013.  From the Jupiter or Palm Beach Gardens area, the venue, adjacent to the Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, at the Miami-Dade and Broward County line is just 60 minutes away.  

The story premise of “Totem” imagines humankind’s evolution into contemporary day living.  Amusing images of a modern day executive and various stages of Darwinian man, unicyclists, and colorful acrobats perform death-defying feats. Nonstop twirl formations throughout the aquatic performance as others gracefully swim underneath a tilted stage from imaginary water. The show can be described as colorful and fanciful, “livelier than a musical, with brilliant lighting, pulled together with an…

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Jazz Trio To Perform at Tequesta Fundraiser

The Jupiter Performing Arts Fund is tuning up for its 2013 Annual Music Gala, featuring accomplished pianist Bill Mays and Grammy Award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling, with Steve Gilmore on bass.

Billed as “A Rare Evening with Jazz Legends," the gala will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum and School of Art. The center is in the heart of Tequesta in Gallery Square North.

The Jupiter Performing Arts Fund supports music in public schools in Jupiter and surrounding areas by funding scholarships, donating instruments, offering artist-in-residence programs and organizing clinics.

Tickets cost $75 and include admission to the gallery, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, and the performance. For information, call 872-222-5723.

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ARTI GRAS…FINE ARTS FESTIVAL… FEBRUARY 16, 17, and 18, 2013… ABACOA TOWN CENTER

Sunshine Artist Magazine has nationally recognized the Town of Jupiter’s very own fine arts festival, better known as “ARTI GRAS”.  The publication is one that brings you a comprehensive list of the best art and craft shows throughout the United States and Canada.  Thousands of shows are submitted for consideration. Jupiter, Florida’s “ARTI GRAS” Fine Arts Festival ranked #56 in the top 200! www.sunshineartist.com 

Located in the Abacoa Town Center the 27th annual ARTI GRAS Fine Arts Festival will “showcase a juried exhibition of outstanding fine art and feature activities which include live entertainment, artist demonstrations, and interactive art activities for all ages, a youth competition, and the opportunity to meet more than 300 of the top…

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Jupiter Welcomes the Warm Months and Its Warm Visitors!

Whether you are looking for a stunning piece of sunny, Florida real estate to call home or just to reside in for a few months, look no further than Jupiter. The charming city of Jupiter has been nationally recognized by publications like the Travel Channel. Not only does it boast world-class real estate, fine shopping, exquisite dining and the best in fun, it is a top vacation destination!

What is your style? Are you looking for a home or a vacation spot: oceanfront, riverfront, golf course front or interior? These are some of the questions you may ask yourself when planning a visit to south Florida. 

For the Vacationers:  

For your next vacation, pick Jupiter! Sites like TripAdvisor.com and TheTravelChannel.com have given the seaside town,…

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SOCIAL SECURITY DEADLINE… MARCH 1, 2013

Uncle Sam wants the over 5 million households to remember if you are still getting Social Security checks by means of paper, you have until March 1, 2013 to switch to electronic delivery.  The Treasury Department is phasing out paper check payments and requiring federal benefit recipients to get their money electronically.  You have the choice to switch to direct deposit or the U.S. government’s Master Card debit card.  The modification is not optional.  All new Social Security recipients since 2011 have been required to use the electronic system.  Remaining Social Security recipients must choose one of two options by March 1.  If this applies to you, here is how to sign up:

DIRECT DEPOSIT:

• - Go to www.godirect.org. The Federal Reserve and the…

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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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