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DON’T FRY THIS SUMMER: SENSIBLE SUN

So many people have a love affair with the sun.  It makes you feel good, look good.  Many people love the warmth of the sun.  

Here in South Florida sun exposure is a way of life.  The Jupiter beaches are amazingly beautiful with powder white sand and sparkly blue waters.  The Loxahatchee River is a wide waterway of scenic beauty leading to a wildlife preserve and nature sanctuary. Being outdoors and on or near the water is a way of life.  Awareness about sun safety and information on tanning beds is essential. Skin cancer awareness is a Floridian way of life. As with many cancers, early diagnosis and treatment can be very effective. The YouTube video entitled "Dear 16 Year Old Me" is very direct and pertains to the extremes of melanomas.  Many of…

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U.S. Open Returns to Merion Golf Club

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For the first time since 1981, the U.S. Open returns this week to the famed East Course at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. This U.S. Open will mark the 18th time that Merion has hosted a USGA Championship, more than any other venue. While it has hosted several USGA events since its last Open, U.S. Amateur Championship in 2005 and the Walker Cup in 2009, it has been overlooked in recent years due to its length.

Playing at only 6,996 yards this week, Merion will be the first venue since Shinnecock Hills in 2004 to measure less than 7,000 yards. The short distance, coupled with the advancements in ball and club technology could prove to be no match for today’s current pros. Several inches of rain have drenched the…

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The Second Annual Craft Beer & Burger Bash!

Coming June 14 to the PGA National Resort and Spa is the Second Annual Craft Beer Festival & Burger Bash. Last year was the debut year for this fun and vibrant festival and this year is sure to step it up a notch. It got its start in Miami with support from the Food Network and various, celebrity chefs making it a fan favorite for years, now its coming to our area and the people are pleased! The proceeds of the Craft Beer & Burger Bash go to the Surfrider Foundation of Palm Beach County.

At the bash you can enjoy over 50 different microbrews in limitless 2 oz. servings from all over Florida as well as the nation. You will munch on samples of burgers from the top restaurants in the area, shop and enjoy live music. You will even have access to a…

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Tiger Woods and Rory Mcllroy in Same Pairing for U.S. Open

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While the U.S. Open doesn’t tee off until next Thursday, the USGA has given golf fans a small preview of what they can expect six days from now at Merion Golf Club.

Pairings and tee times are not expected to be announced until this weekend, but golf’s governing body has leaked what is sure to be the premier pairing of the event. The all-star pairing will feature the number one and number two golfers in the world in Tiger Woods and Rory Mcllroy.

Woods has gotten off to one of the best starts to a season in his career. The Jupiter Island resident goes into the U.S. Open with four wins already including a win at The Players Championship, a tournament he had not won since 2001. While Woods struggled last week at the Memorial,…

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Jack Nicklaus Named 2013 Ambassador of Golf

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Jack Nicklaus has left quite a lasting mark on golf. The North Palm Beach resident still holds the record for most major championships with 18. He was inducted into the inaugural World Golf Hall of Fame class in 1974. He can now add Ambassador of Golf to his long list of accolades.

Nicklaus, who founded the Bears Club where several top current pros live and play, was named the 2013 Ambassador of Golf by Northern Ohio Golf Charities. The award is presented annually to a person who has fostered the ideals of the game on an international level and whose concern for others extends beyond the golf course.

"Jack Nicklaus is the embodiment of all that the Ambassador of Golf Award represents. On and off the golf course he…

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Palm Beach County Looking into Solheim Cup in 2017

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The Solheim Cup is a team event in which the United States and Europe. The women’s equivalent of the Ryder Cup, the Solheim Cup features three days of match play and is held every two years at sites alternating between the United States and Europe.

With this year’s event being held in Colorado and the 105 event taking place in Heidelberg, Germany, the 2017 cup location is up for grabs. Bids are starting to come in from all over the country and Palm Beach County is considering throwing their name in the proverbial hat.

George Linley, the executive director of the Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced last week that the board of directors is discussing the possibility of bidding on the…

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Community Garden Feeds Local Residents in Palm Beach Gardens

Located in Midtown off PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens is a one-tenth-acre garden where volunteers grow vegetables they donate to local charities.

Providing vegetable to places like the Quantum House in West Palm Beach and Place of Hope in Palm Beach Gardens, volunteers till, plant, weed, and harvest everything from green beans to cabbage on the property. For the last three years, the property owned by the Borland Center has attracted volunteers from all over Northern Palm Beach County for a few hours every week.

The volunteers start in September when they spread compost that is donated by Waste Management. While the garden grows tomatoes, kale, cabbage, green beans, eggplant, broccoli, herbs, and onions, its prized and most popular crop in the…

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WORLD CLASS CARE COMING TO AREA – CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA

In the midst of Palm Beach County’s affluent population of Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens, Cleveland Clinic Florida, is about open a facility staffed with outstanding neurologists and generals practitioners at 4520 Donald Ross Road in Palm Beach Gardens.

Cleveland Clinic Florida is home to over 215 of the world’s top physicians and specialists representing 40 specialties and subspecialties for a variety of medical conditions.  Cleveland Clinic Florida is a proven leader in medical research and an international name in medicine.  
 
The excellent center is prevalent with many of Palm Beach society who are happy to financially support the not for profit center and have close access to top medical care. More than 400 guests donned their most impressive attire…

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Local Golfers Achieve Goal of Qualifying for US Open

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Throughout our lives we have all had to deal with airline companies losing our luggage. The anger and frustration caused from finding out that your luggage never made the connecting flight or ended up in the wrong city can be just one of the stressors of traveling. Next time you get involved in this inconvenient situation just remember the name Scott Gardiner.

Gardiner flew into Ohio from Australia Sunday night in preparation for his Monday qualifier in Columbus. However, one very important thing was missing. His clubs. The airline lost he clubs in transit and as a result, Gardiner had to compile a makeshift set from multiple staff members at the Lakes Golf and Country Club where he was playing. Normally playing a bag…

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June is Pace of Play Month

Golf is a great game but can sometimes be played to slow. We live in the golf mecca, with some of the best courses in the country located in the Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter area. However, many people make the decision to not play golf because its takes up too much time. With that in mind, the Golf Channel has named June Pace of Play Month. Here are some helpful tips to speed up your round next time you are on the course and have more fun.
 
Move promptly- Proceed quickly to your ball after you hit your shot and be ready when it’s your turn to hit. One of the best ways to ensure that you get to your ball quickly is to take note of the area your ball landed in, especially off the tee and identify physical features that are near the ball’s landing site.

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