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END MOBILE PHONE SOLICITORS...PALM BEACH COUNTY

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

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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Family Fun at Jupiter's Lighthouse Cove Adventure Golf

Situated on Beach Road A1A in Jupiter, Lighthouse Cove Adventure Golf is a fun-filled new location for mini golf. Designed for people of all ages, Lighthouse Cove features 36-holes of mini golf on two different courses:  Paradise Falls and Lost Lagoon. One of the great things about this establishment is that one of the two courses, Paradise Falls, is wheelchair and stroller-friendly, the latter of which makes it perfect especially for families with small children. Conveniently, there are also many benches along the midst of waterfalls, rock formations, and hills. Lighthouse Cove is a one-stop shop, as they also feature the Burger Shack, which has its own menu and serves favorites like chicken fingers, fries, hot dogs, grilled cheese, and hamburgers, in…

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30th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show

Cruising into town March 26-29 2015 is the celebrated, 30th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show! Each year the boat show gets bigger and better and the level of luxury keeps rising. This show has been one of the top five boat shows in the entire country. Prized for its extravagant boats, cars and events. 

Can you imagine yourself walking along the water in the warm sun with panoramic views of mega yachts and super cars? Immerse yourself in the luxury and sun at the Palm Beach International Boat Show. The legendary event is the most popular event put on in Palm Beach. Last year there was over $350 million worth of luxury boats and this year is going to trump that number. With over $1.2 billion in boats, cars and equipment this year is sure to be a…

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SHAKE OFF THE WINTER BLUES…SPRING BREAK SOUTH FLORIDA STYLE

Photo courtesy Eduardo Buchin, Jupiter.

One thing many people will agree with is that this year has been an exceptionally brutal winter.  Spring break will come as a well-deserved break from the harsh, freezing temperatures up north.  Seasonal depression (Seasonal Affective Disorder) during the winter months can really get you down.

Some scientists think seasonal depression is caused by certain hormones in the brain that trigger “attitude related” changes at certain times of the year.  One theory regarding the hormone changes is that sunlight during fall and winter leads to the brain producing less serotonin.  Serotonin is a chemical produced by the brain which regulates mood.  When this isn’t functioning normally, results can be feelings of…

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TROPIC FEST at JUPITER’S RIVERWALK PLAZA

Enjoy a taste of the islands Saturday March 21, 2015 from 1:00 – 6:00pm.  This family friendly event at the Plaza Down Under on the Riverwalk will feature something for everyone.  Listen to steel drum bands and live tropical music as local vendors sell island themed art, crafts and jewelry.

A “Junkanoo Band” will play from 2:00-3:00pm and lead a parade though the events plaza. Not familiar with Junkanoo? Junkanoo is a lively and colorful street carnival parade.  After 500 years of practice, the legends differ as to the roots of Junkanoo in the Caribbean. The most popular belief is that it stemmed from the days of slavery.  In the late 18th century many Loyalists, from England, brought their enslaved servants to the Caribbean. At Christmas time, they…

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PLACES TO FIND SHAMROCKS in SOUTH FLORIDA

1.    Shipwreck Bar & Grille (Jupiter) - Join the St. Patrick’s Day celebration by indulging in the delicious and traditional Irish food featuring Corned Beef and Cabbage platter, all while enjoying the Live Tunes starting at 6:00 p.m. with musical performances from “Fast Eddie.” The full Irish menu will be featured all day long until closing time! Enjoy!

Shipwreck Bar & Grill is located at: 1511 North Old Dixie Highway, Jupiter, FL 33469

2.    O’Shea’s Irish Pub (West Palm Beach) – Get your Irish on a Tuesday…Downtown West Palm Beach knows how to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, with all the Irish you can handle. The block will be sealed off for leprechauns to celebrate and the event includes special appearances from Irish dancers, bagpipers, kid’s…

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13th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL ORCHID FESTIVAL

Orchids, orchids, and more orchids!  Over 10,000 orchid plants from local and international vendors will be on display Friday, March 13, 2015 9:30 AM to Sunday, March 15, 2015 4:30 PM at the 13th Annual International Orchid Festival.  Learn all about the exotic air plants.  Pick up tidbits on how to grow and care for them.

Orchids are flowering plants that are often colorful and fragrant.  There are over 26,000 varieties of orchids more than twice the number of bird species on the planet and four times the number of mammal species.  Orchids date back 76-84 million years.  The first evidence of this was fossilized when an extinct stingless bee was carrying pollen from a previously unknown orchid subspecies.

Blankets of orchids take over Fairchild…

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NEW BIG BOX STORE COMING TO PALM BEACH GARDENS

A parcel of land located adjacent to Donald Ross Road was purchased by a developer for $22.75 million!

The entire property was once owned by Kolter Group and was 41 acres. Kolter Group paid $13.9 million for the entire piece of land in 2013 and now has sold 21 of their acres to Brock Developing Corp. Last week, Brock Developing Corp. of Palm Beach Gardens closed on the 21-acre section of the vacant land for $22.75 million. Brock Developing Corp. is planning to build a 350,000 square foot shopping center. Although the plans for the development of a big box store have been released Brock Developing Corp. has not released any information on which big box juggernaut will lease the space.  The site will be a part of the proposed Alton Town Center, which…

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27th Annual Art Fest by the Sea!

Photo Coutesy of Eduardo Buchin

For 27 years, the famed Art Fest by the Sea has been a springtime tradition for locals and visitors of Jupiter and Juno Beach. Experience the incredible displays of handmade art, stunning beach scenery and warm Florida sun at the 27th Art Fest by the Sea. Adored by locals and tourists alike, this art festival is unlike any other. Stretching along the azure, Atlantic Ocean and sandy beaches of A1A (the beach road), Art Fest by the Sea entices all of the senses. 

As you stroll along the beach road you will see an array of artwork from hand painted works to towering sculptures, glass art, incredible woodcrafts and jewelry. Vendors come from all over Florida and even from some other states to display their talents.…

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