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SURFING EXHIBIT… DELRAY BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Florida’s pioneers of surfing actually date back to the 1930’s with a few Virginia Beach lifeguards who rented concession stands at the beach and demonstrated the sport of surfing using Hawaiian surfboards.  A couple of native Florida guys were belly boarding in Miami Beach and a couple others scattered across the Southern part of the state.  After WWII, active military bases, with service members familiar with using boards for military purposes, settled down and became surfers.

In the early sixties, when surfing began to become very popular in South Florida “Delray was the epicenter of surfing in Palm Beach County, maybe even the entire east coast of Florida” according to Palm Beach County Surf History…

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FISHING FORECAST

11.14.14 Fishing Report

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As the dolphin has continued to stay strong all year round, the last couple of days have been no different as the bite is still on fire! Some dolphin reports coming out of Palm Beach have said that they are in the range of 150’-300’ of water and in good numbers. Mainly small dolphin in the 5-10lb range but there are a few bulls in the mix. Trolling with ballyhoo or just drifting live baits will get their attention. Sailfish are coming in and making things a bit more interesting and boats have spotted these sails every day, multiple times per day. At the 120’ ledge in Juno  Beach, the cobias are swimming around in fair numbers. Snapper fishing is also very good when using the top baits such as sardines to hook up good size…

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GRAMMY WINNING MUSICAL ACT APPEARING at WATERFRONT FESTIVAL…NOVEMBER 22 – 23, 2014

Mark your calendars, for Saturday and Sunday, November 22-23, 2014, a two-day musical and seafood event will take place along the Intracoastal Waterway with great food, boundless music all day, and unique juried art vendors at Kelsey Park on the Intracoastal, 600 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Park, Florida. It is located south of North Palm Beach and just west of Singer Island.

Check out the Lake Park Seafood & Music Festival.  Headlining the “Friends feeding Friends” benefit at the concert, sponsored by 103.1 WIRK country radio station and Pirates Well, is Grammy winning Montgomery Gentry!  This southern duo is known for their “southern rock” influences and have collaborated with Toby Keith, Charlie Daniels and members of the Allman Brothers Band, among…

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RIGHT WHALE SEASON

The official start of the right whale calving season starts this Saturday, November 15. From the beginning of November, right whales have been migrating south to the Florida coast to give birth to their young, where the water temperature is warmer. During the time from November to April, the right whales will migrate between the feeding areas from New England and Canada and their calving area off the Florida coast.

A festival is taken place this weekend in Jacksonville, Florida to rejoice the yearly return of the endangered North Atlantic right whales and to celebrate the beginning of their reproducing season. Since there are only about 500 right whales that still exist today, Right Whale Festival is a fun, outdoor event for all ages to expand awareness of…

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THE VERY BEST BROKERS ACROSS THE GLOBE STAY CONNECTED

It is an undisputed fact in the luxury real estate market when someone is looking for uncompromising service, membership within the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate and Mayfair International is advantageous. 

Waterfront Properties and Club Communities has been  a member of each of these discerning networks for many years.  Who’s Who is a collection of the finest luxury real estate brokers and firms from around the globe. Together, Rob and his team of highly specialized team of associates and professional support staff have earned national and international respect.  

Mayfair International Realty features the finest brokerages around the globe.  They are an exclusive global network that redefines international real estate marketing.

In an industry…

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KITING FOR KIDS!

Together, a group of awe-inspiring local kite surfers and an incredible photographer created, Kiting for Kids, an organization that originated in Jupiter, Florida as a way for the kite surfing and the beach community to pay it forward to children battling cancer and other life threatening illnesses.

Kiting for Kids began last year and had beaches join from Australia to the Bahamas, this year local businesses and families will collect toys and bring them to Kiting for Kids toy drive that will be held on December 6, 2014 at Jupiter Beach, Stairway 33. The toy collection will be from noon onward and famously “The Grinch” will be there to take pictures with the kids.

Individuals who donate to the cause, will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win…

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HONOR OUR VETERANS TODAY and ALWAYS

Veterans Day is a day Americans honor those who have served their country in the armed forces.   It is always celebrated on November 11 and it is not a day to be confused with Memorial Day.  Memorial Day is a day set aside for those who have died in service to their country.

Veterans Day is for all who served in the armed forces.  On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, in 1918, an armistice (agreement) was reached between Allied Nations and Germany.  World War I officially ended. On November 11, 1919, Armistice Day was commemorated for the first time with parades, speeches and brief suspension of business activities at 11:00 am.

 On Veterans Day today, and all year, in South Florida honors its veterans. Veterans and active duty…

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The Stuart Seafood Festival

Two, fun-filled days are coming to Stuart this weekend in the form of the celebrated Stuart Seafood Festival! The Stuart Seafood Festival will take place November 15 and 16 in the heart of Downtown Stuart at Memorial Park. Two days of the freshest seafood, Florida has to offer, amazing music, nautical vendors and family friendly events. This year’s event will benefit the Rivers Coalition. 

The Rivers Coalition is a great organization fueled by local Floridians who come together to save the Saint Lucie River. The Saint Lucie River was once the most biologically diverse ecosystem in Northern America. Today, it needs the help of local volunteers and these great fundraisers such as the Stuart Seafood Festival to keep the river as healthy as possible. The…

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DELRAY BEACH…FITNESS in the PARK

Delray Beach offers the perfect combination of charming seaside town and bigger city appeal with exciting elements that make up unexpected daytime and nighttime activities.

Fitness in the Park is a program offered by the Delray Marketplace Amphitheater.  The shopping center’s new program will offer yoga classes on the first Saturday and Cross Fit classes on the first Sunday of November and December.  Classes begin at 9:00 am for yoga, which will be led by LivYoga Institute and 10:00 am for CrossFit Boca Raton.

Delray Marketplace has something for everyone … from shopping, movie theaters with IMAX, to bowling.  It is a “lifestyle center”.  The community amphitheater features local artists and fun family events.  After your workout stop by GNC and…

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NOVEMBER IS THE JUMP OFF TO SAILFISH SEASON!

November is finally here and that means to South Florida anglers that it is the jump of sailfish season, and as with most things, timing is everything! Fisherman can discover sailfish at any phase of the year in this area, but the best time of the season starts in November and runs full speed through May. Sailfish anglers will presently be waking up to dreams about catching the big one and the cool winds that derive from the ocean.

Fishing in South Florida is a huge success to the economy and anglers herd to South Florida to get in on the exciting action! It is important to take full benefit of all the information that you can acquire including wind speeds of that particular day, water conditions and some local forums that give points for big catches as…

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