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5 Things to do in North Palm Beach, FL

The village of North Palm Beach is home to excellent boating, fishing, and golf opportunities.

North Palm Beach Country Club

North Palm Beach Country Club features an award-winning Jack Nicklaus-style par 71 course that opened in 2006. A links-style course, it is only one of two Nicklaus Signature Municipal courses in America, offing a beautiful setting with manicured greens and the shimmering waters of the Intracoastal Waterway. Other features of the course include varying elevations and sweeping fairways, catering to not only the professional golfer but also the beginner.

Brass Ring Pub

Located in North Palm Beach, The Brass Ring Pub has been family-owned and operated since 1986 and has been voted #1 Burgers in Palm Beach County by the Palm Beach…

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STARBUCKS TO ADD CHARGING STATIONS IN ALL LOCATIONS

To keep up with customer demands, Starbucks is adding an extra benefit to your daily coffee routine by adding charging stations to their locations. Almost all of us can relate to the daily hustle between work, errands, and meetings, shuffling the kids around and getting dinner on the table. With life speeding by we have adjusted to expect an instant answer to our problems. Anything slower than instant is just not fast enough for American life and that doesn’t leave much room for a dead smart phone. 

Starbucks has embraced the fast paced life most Americans enjoy by making its coffee shops a one-stop shop. Now you can energize your morning and your phone at the new, Starbucks charging stations. The globally famous coffee spot has already outfitted a many…

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2015's Housing Market Predictions and Estimates

Predictions for the housing market in Palm Beach County for 2015 resemble the trends we saw in 2014. In 2014’s market the year began with double-digit price surges and a lack of inventory but it quickly steadied and leveled out. The local housing market is kicking off the New Year with substantial price increases, scarce inventory levels and bidding battles between buyers much like last year’s trend. However, experts and analysts are expecting this boom to stabilize at some point mid-year. These experts are calling this year’s market trends “the first full year of normal following a decade of extremes.” 

Don’t be confused by these “normal” predictions. Normal is a very positive description for this market. Bill Hardin, the director of the Hollo…

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FISHING FORECAST 1.9.15

South Florida has taken over some higher pressure and the NOAA weather is expecting gusts to be northeast to east at 15-20 knots throughout the weekend.

OFFSHORE- It has been a tough week offshore for anglers, however many fishing teams have been going offshore to practice for The Silver Sailfish Derby. Some reports of a few sailfish and a handful of dolphin were seen this week from 150’-350’ of water. Around the time of the full moon, a few wahoo were reported and caught. The best bite offshore this  week has been from fishing on the bottom, yellowtail and mangrove snappers were most popular pulling up, in about 70-90’ of water.

INSHORE- The Intracoastal Waterway has improved some action this week as the coming cold front approaches South Florida. Holding…

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5 THINGS to do in WEST PALM BEACH

The city of West Palm Beach is a great South Florida city vested in the north part of Palm Beach County. It is a vibrant and exciting area with loads of shops and restaurants. Here is five fun and interesting things to do in West Palm Beach:

Lion Country Safari:
Lion Country Safari is found in West Palm Beach and is Florida’s premiere drive and walk through safari amusement park. It is found in gorgeous West Palm Beach, Florida and is stocked with over 900 unique breeds of animals and reptiles. It has animal displays, animal feeding, dining, shows and shopping. It is the prefect family friendly destination and the perfect place to spend a sunny South Florida afternoon.

Clematis Street:
Clematis Street is the heart of Downtown West Palm Beach. It begins…

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DOLPHIN - THE MASTERFUL CHAMELEON

Photo Location: Jupiter, FL

Numerous offshore fishermen have plenty of views and different beliefs; however there is one thing most of them can all agree on – the fame and attractiveness of Dolphin. No matter what size limit all fishermen admire them.

“Dolphin, like many game fish, are blessed with a coloration scheme called countershading, which they use to their advantage when sneaking up on flying fish and eluding predation.”  This recognizable game fish has theatrical neon designs that any passionate angler could pin point even around the world. Dolphin, believe it or not, are more transparent than they may seem. They have light reflecting cells in their pigment letting the fish change colors from electric blue to lime green to trophy gold and…

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PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL in TOP TEN MILLIONAIRE COUNTIES

CNN Money ranks the nation’s Top Ten Counties with the highest number of millionaire households.  TNS Financial Services, one of the world’s largest market research and polling firms, considered  “households with a net worth of at $1 million not including the value of the resident’s home. “ 

Palm Beach County ranked No.9 in the poll with 71,221 millionaire households. Palm Beach County consists of 11% of Florida’s total millionaire household and 1% of these households in the nation.  At last poll, TNS reported an increase in the total number of millionaire households to be 9.3 million nationally.

The TNS annual Affluent Market Research Program (AMRP) revealed that the total net worth of millionaires, excluding the value of their primary residence…

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BOCA RATON to STUART HOUSE HUNTING similar to LOOKING for LOVE

Purchasing a home is similar to looking for a spouse.  You may go on many first dates and in the end, the one that has the most, but not all, the characteristics that you desire, will win you heart. The same holds true when searching for your dream home. 

However, first-time homebuyers and even the most experienced homebuyers can get frustrated and disappointed with how long the process can take.  Yet they may not understand how their expectations, views, and lack of action may be causing the delay in finding the right home.

One of the biggest hazards a buyer can fall into is not working with a professional real estate agent. Waterfront Properties and Club Communities buyer’s agents can assist buyers readily identify the best-suited properties in…

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GREG NORMAN moving GREAT WHITE SHARK ENTERPRISES to JUPITER

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Australian professional golfer, Greg Norman is moving Great White Shark Enterprises to Jupiter.  The new headquarters is slated to be a 12,000 square foot commercial office building on the eastern side of Indiantown Road and just west of A1A.  Earlier this week, Jupiter Town Council approved the two-story commercial office building, located on the vacant one-acre lot.

Great White Shark Enterprises is a “multinational corporation headed by Greg Norman.  The company’s interests are primarily focused around golf and the golf lifestyle.”  Ventures include apparel, golf course design, eyewear, and real estate.

Greg Norman is impressive professional golfer…

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PALM BEACH COUNTY MUSEUM features PICASSO's MUSES

Pablo Picasso is arguably one of the most recognized artists of our times.  Picasso had two wives and many mistresses.  He loved women. He was notorious for always having a beautiful woman with him.  Behind every artist, there is a muse.

These “muses” greatly inspired his work. His wives, mistresses and various liaisons inspired his artwork.  The women inspired him to create one of the largest bodies of art in history.

The Norton Museum of Art, 1451 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach is “celebrating the women who inspired the master artist.”  Jerry Dobrick, museum curator associate for the Norton, describes “Picasso’s Muses” as a small, but poignant exhibit.  The exhibit includes six powerful depictions of Picasso’s lovers during various periods…

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