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Mid-way into 2015 and the American housing market is continuing to boom. Of late, new construction and building permits have been sky rocketing. Over the past year, building permit applications have risen 30%, an incredible advance compared to years past.

There are a few factors leading experts to believe that housing starts will only continue to rise in the upcoming months. Some of these factors influencing the promising stats include; a currently robust inflation and a recent rise in homebuilder sentiment. Home builder sentiment is a homebuilders' confidence in the market for new homes. The level of home builder sentiment in the United States is back up to levels not seen since the height of the housing boom a…

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Found in the highly desirable city of Palm Beach Gardens is a brand-new and beautiful community called Alton. Designed by Kolter Homes, Alton will feature over 1 square mile of luxury homes, hotel, shops and retail businesses as well as 136 acres of lush parks, lakes, nature preserves and open space.

Comprised of 2,000 single and multifamily homes, 700 apartments and 300 hotel rooms, Alton offers something for every lifestyle. Alton also offers over 500,000 square feet of retail space and also include up to 3.8 million square feet of biotech and office space for the future expansion of the Scripps Research Institute.

This incredible community is intended to offer a cutting edge and superb level of living with an energetic community atmosphere unlike…

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Just around the reef, BugFest will feature a full week series of events centered around South Florida’s Spiny Lobster Mini Season that is held on July 29th and 30th. The event is called BugFest because divers commonly refer to Florida spiny lobsters as "bugs”.

BugFest-By-The-Sea, located in Lauderdale By The Sea, from July 24th –Auguest 1, 2015. BugFest-By-The-Sea will have contests for lobster hunters and workshops and seminars as well as social events for fun! This lobster event will be giving away $15,000 in cash, prizes and some dive gear. To register for the Bug Hunt is $20 and you may catch spiny lobsters off the coast of Palm Beach, Broward or Miami-Dade Counties. Unlike in the Florida Keys, the bag limit daily for these lobsters are 12…

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This time of year in South Florida, locals are invited to get their zen on at the annual pamper fest known as Miami Spa Month, which actually lasts two months, July and August. Miami Spa Month offers spa specials and discounted treatments at over 30 Miami-Dade world class spas.

You may be avoiding South Florida’s heat, but skipping out on the summer month’s means you are missing out on the best times of the year for pamper fests like Miami Spa Month. What a better way to chill at a wonderful resort and get a special massage or facial while spending the rest of the day lounging poolside or enjoying other resort facilities. Indulge in the highest standards of pampering and rejuvenating special treatments for as low as $99. Some spa month pricing will have…

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The Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently approved a new opportunity to boost and encourage divers to harvest 10 of the invasive lionfish species by allowing them to take one extra spiny lobster each day during the two-day sport season of lobster mini season that is held on July 29-30, 2015.

***The rule: If you harvest 10 lionfish, you may harvest one extra lobster per day. This rule does not apply if you harvest 20 lionfish; you may not obtain 2 extra lobsters. There is no limit on how many lionfish you harvest so it is encouraged to take as many as possible.

“The FWC operates in a culture of innovation. Opportunities like this are a great way to get divers who are already in the water accustomed to removing lionfish,” said…

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Have you been to an airport that has just about the best of everything?

“At Palm Beach International Airport, the gateway to Palm Beach County, Florida has been voted third best airport in the United States and sixth best in the world by the readers of the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler magazine again in 2014.”

The terminal includes many luxurious upgrades such as a spa, putting green and a kid’s play area, superior shops and restaurants. But to set apart from many airports we fly in and out of, PBIA has now enhanced the traveling experience for your traveling furry pet.

Now with two luxury areas to for your pet to relieve itself before and after their flight. Both pet relieving areas are just outside the airport’s east and west terminal buildings…

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For the second Women’s World Cup in a row, the United States met back up with Japan in the final. The two highest ranked teams in the world fought for the final cup once again.

This has been a hard journey with very different teams to get past. Until last night final game, U.S.A came out to start the final game with one of the most incredible starts in any sporting event!
Through the series of games, Japan got thrown into the easy bracket and had some rough performances. The United States, on the other hand, had to beat Sweden and Germany to get this far in the World Cup. These two teams scheduled with each other between some major competitions especially this final 2015 game last night in Canada.

Some will say it was a complete victory for the United…

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History enthusiasts and carpenters are assembling the concluding touches to the former Henry Flagler Train Depot as they preparing to open on August 1, 2015 at Sawfish Bay Park in Jupiter, Florida.

The train depot has been re-built out of pine from North Florida, along with diamond shaped shingles and hardware that is very closely related to what was used a century ago. “The work has included gutting the interior, installing a new roof, painting, repairing fire damage, adding a deck and other repairs on the structure that was built in 1915. There was lots of fire damage,” said retired Lantana architect Don Edge, who is among many individuals and companies that donated time and material for the reconstruction of the one-room structure.”

The plans of the…

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“Scavengers hunt supporting Delray Beach’s Charities.”

So, do you think you know Delray Beach, Florida? Then prove it! A scavenger hunt will be taking place in downtown Delray Beach on Saturday, June 27, 2015 and this year will include more Clue Stop locations than ever. This is a chance to learn about one of South Florida’s great towns. Each team can have a maxiumum of 5 people and must stay together at all times or sign up individually. You can win money, too: $1,000, $500 and $250 for first, second and third place, respectively. Note: A car and a smart phone with a bar-code scanner app are needed. Afterward, hang out downtown and enjoy some of the great eateries and night spots.
 

The Scavenger Hunt Mission:
  Figure out the clues and visit as many…

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With South Florida’s hot sun and spending a day out on the salty beaches, it is always nice to enjoy a cool down every once in a while. By a cool down, I am referring to a nice cold ice-cream cone to melt off the heat.  An Ice Cream shop that has been open for 30 years is one of the best ice-cream shops in the area: Palm Beach Ice Cream located in two different areas of Jupiter and Tequesta, Florida!

1.    Quality: The real, old fashioned, homemade ice-cream that is fresh daily.

2.    Service: The owners are local fishermen, who are friendly and down to earth, plus they give out free samples of their homemade ice-cream.

3.    Variety: Oh the Flavors! The variety of flavors from Ice-cream to Frozen Yogurts, Sorbets and plus “No Sugar Added” Flavors! Some…

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