Fort Lauderdale Blue Wild Expo
The 2015 Blue Wild Expo in Fort Lauderdale: February 21 to 22

The 2015 Annual Blue Wild Ocean Adventure and Marine Art Expo are set to take place on February 21-22 in the Greater Fort Lauderdale at The Broward County Convention Center.

Spanning over 80,000 square feet, the Blue Wild Ocean Expo will be introducing over 130 exhibitors and will include knowledgeable seminars, hands on workshops and one on one demonstrations covering and focusing on topics such as freediving, scuba diving, lobstering, spearfishing, board sports, underwater photography, videography and marine artist showing off their beautiful works of art! 

A new addition will be presented at this year’s event which includes an outdoor “Adventure Zone” presenting two large pools to try out the…

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Jupiter Medical Center announced it has received its largest ever donation! The $15 million gift was from the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation and the Lawrence J. and Florence A. De George Charitable Trust.  The donation will allow the Jupiter-based nonprofit hospital to develop pediatric services in a partnership with Miami Children’s Hospital.

Doctors at Miami Children's Hospital have been using “telehealth technology” to consult on patient care at Jupiter Medical Center for over a year. It is anticipated that the pediatric unit should be open by the end of 2015. The first phase will be a 12-bed pediatric unit at Jupiter Medical Center featuring an operating suite, a playroom and a “Bear's Den” for resting.

Jack Nicklaus and his wife…

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Winter Fishing in Florida
Its winter time in South Florida and inshore water temperatures are the coldest of the year. Snooks are lethargic but even the laziest linesider has to eat! The distinctive snook is mostly dynamic during the warmer months but with a little skill and cleverness the snook can be positively targeted even in the coolest time of the year, by cool... floridians assume 65 degrees. 

Now that February is here, Snook can now be harvested on the Atlantic coast of Florida by following the rules and slot size regulations. Since the peak of the cold front is in South Florida, the already lazy fish is not likely to use a lot of vitality pursuing a fast moving artificial lure. During the coldest stretches; snook have the capability to endure only on their stored fat. Cold…

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Miami International Boat Show


The Miami International Boat Show is one of the leading and most dominant boating events in the world and it is now preparing to introduce the latest and most supreme boats in the business. This is an annual event and this year it takes place on February 12-16, 2015 by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in Miami and Miami Beach, Florida.

The spectacle will feature over 1,700 companies that produce over 80% of marine products used by anglers and boaters in the U.S. as well as the newest editions of watercrafts, performance boats, sport fishers and mega yachts! The Miami International Boat show will be taking place in three locations, two in Downtown Miami and the other in Miami Beach. The locations are within the same vicinity…

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Wealth-X, the world’s leading “ultra-high net worth (UHNW defined as having a net worth of over $30 million) intelligence and prospecting firm with the largest collection of curated research” for the mega rich, noted in the recently released  “Global Luxury Residential Real Estate Report 2015” that nearly $3 trillion of the world’s private wealth is held in owner occupied residential properties.  The report also forecasts “an ongoing shift in the wealth creation cycle from the West to the East.”  Main hubs of luxury real estate are New York City, London and Hong Kong.

Luxury residential real estate is a core component of the high net worth market.  Lifestyle and investment are affected by location.  According to Forbes annual list of richest…

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Boynton Beach Festival
While most of the country can only fantasize about spring and warmer weather, South Florida residents are busy compelling in the delightful fresh winter breeze. If you are looking for a fun event that is happening in the scenic outdoors, consider a visit to The Everglades Day Festival at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach, Florida.

This festival brings emphases and concentrates its devotion on the importance of America’s Everglades to South Florida’s people, animals, and habitats. The Everglades, is an ecosystem like no other and the day will consist of education, amusement, and direct involvements by presentations, tours and displays that are steered by experts on the Everglades. "See a wetland ecosystem that…

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The Palm Beach India Association will present the 12th Annual India Fest on February 21, between 11:00 am - 10:00pm, at downtown West Palm Beach on the waterfront.  Enjoy the cultural diversity and abundance of India’s rich heritage at Meyer Amphitheater, 105 Evernia Street, West Palm Beach. 

India is a country of “bewilderingly, great diversities”.  Since the ancient ages, India has been known all around the globe for its numerous wonders. Varied landscapes, cuisines, religions and cultures add to the marvel of India.  India is home to wondrous people, spirituality, yoga, mountains, rivers, deserts and natural healing.

This leading cultural event draws over 14,000 people from South Florida.  The festival is FREE and features authentic cuisine,…

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West Palm Beach slip n slide
Event: 'Slide the City'

Have you ever wanted to glide and skid down a slippery water slide through the eminently fun paths of Clematis Street in West Palm Beach, Florida? Well, your chance has finally come! What is publicized as “The World’s Largest Water Slide” which technically is 1,000 feet of water slide is making its first arrival to the east coast, on Valentine’s Day!

Slide the City is an event that attracts massive amounts of people and will not cost the city any money. The slide is the size of three football fields and the hill down Clematis Street has enough slopes to help for a smooth ride down 500 and 600 blocks of downtown. This event will help show off a different side of the city that is taking place by the pleasant waterfront location. It…

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Jupiter Waterway Changes

Next week, February 12, 2015 at 5:30pm The Town of Jupiter will hold a public meeting regarding changes to marine facilities regarding their regulations. The marine facilities the workshop will cover include structures like retaining walls, seawalls, docks and boatlifts. The new additions and updates to be made will benefit owners of waterfront land in Jupiter. The town is seeking to update marine facility regulations to give waterfront property owners more options when it comes to stabilizing shorelines and vessels. “The intent is also to balance the impacts by preserving and enhancing Jupiter’s natural shoreline to promote a healthy marine environment for all to enjoy,” say the members at The Town of Jupiter. 

The Town of Jupiter has opened the…

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2.6.15 Fishing Report

Another bumpy weekend ahead in the weather, as another cold front will be passing and sweeping South Florida with high winds. Good news for those anglers participating in The Sailfish Challenge taking place this Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The high winds should bring fire to the sailfish bite to South Florida!

Offshore- Sailfish bite should do well by the weekend, recent reports have announced the sailfish have been swimming around in pods and packs of about 4-5 sails. To highlight the attention, put out goggle eyes or blue runners that are hanging under a kite, putting out more bait gives you the best chances of catching several at a time. Mixed in with the sails have been occasional dolphin and kingfish located in…

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