The Town of Jupiter and the Village of Tequesta are nestled between Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart. Both areas cater to the outdoor style, as they wrap around the Loxahatchee River and Intracoastal Waterway, which provide incomparable views to residents. For this reason, water sports and boating are abundant. Jupiter and Tequesta also offer their share of championship golf courses and pristine beaches frequented often under consistently sunny skies.

 

The latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), released November 12, 2015, asserting that median prices for existing homes in metropolitan areas continued to climb in the third quarter of 2015, but at a healthier pace that could entice more homebuyers into the market.

"Many of the metro areas with the fastest price appreciation over the past year were in the South — particularly in Florida," says Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist. The economist stated that Florida, in particular, had some of the strongest price appreciation.  Yun stated without question the housing market had its best quarter in nearly a decade. "The demand for buying, picked up speed in many metro areas during the summer as more households…

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The Jensen Beach Pineapple Festival is in its 28th year history this weekend, November 13 -15, 2015.  The festival is one of the remaining few true street festivals in South Florida and one of the largest!  The weekend of festivities acknowledges the “community’s rich pineapple heritage.”

John Lawrence Jensen, of Denmark, arrived to the area in 1881.  He set up his plantation and began cultivating and farming pineapples. This area became known as the Town of Jensen. By 1894, Henry Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railway, reached the Town of Jensen.  Fresh pineapple shipments were loaded directly onto the freight cars and sent north.   The 19th century Town of Jensen revolved around pineapple farming and was known as the “Pineapple Capital of the…

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Rendering photo courtsey of Rachel Thomson.

The premier art show, presenting 20th and 21st century art, returns to South Florida’s ultra-chic, Miami Beach, for the 14th edition of significant works.   Art Basal ranks as the leading North American exhibition of masters of Modern and contemporary art.  Over 267 leading galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa participate with works including paintings, installations, sculptures, photographs and films of the utmost quality will be in the main exhibition hall.  Vast scale artworks, live performances become part of Miami’s outdoor backdrop at nearby Collins Park, near South Beach Historic District and the 2.5-acre audio-visual, one of a kind, SoundScape Park.

Art…

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Diner en Blanc is a global mass “chic picnic” event, in a public space, spanning five continents.  It is an elegant “flash mob" gathering of diner guests, dressed formally in all white, participating in the refined elegance of Parisian days by gone. The guest list is limited, refined diners are invited or must have previously signed up; location is top secret and not divulged until the day of the Diner en Blanc (generally, one hour prior to the dining hour).

The concept began in Paris, France in 1988 and the inaugural dinner will be taking place this evening locally. The same Diner en Blanc concept will take place November 10, 2015, in West Palm Beach in Miami for the second time this evening as well.

Frenchman, Francois Pasquier invited a…

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Over the past six years, Tequesta, Florida has been an ideal location for talented and flawless styles of musical performances taken place at the monthly Coffee House Open Mic Nights at The Church of Good Shepherd.

Listening, playing and supporting live music are one of the most pleasurable things anyone can do leisurley to uplift moods and bring memorable experiences into your life by sharing fun times with family and friends. Erik and Michelle Pariseleti started the ‘Open Mic Night’ to share the benefits of music to the entire community. They believe that live music can bring people together no matter what their background may be and at the end of the day, you socialize, exchange ideas and help promote the peace amongst the audience. The community as…

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Krave is a one of kind, swanky eatery nestled in Tequesta, Florida. Located in an unassuming spot for such a fabulous restaurant, Krave puts out some of the best dishes in Palm Beach County. it has earned the critic’s top choice for north county restaurants for “best fine-dining.” 

Chef Michael Rolchigo executes incredible and masterfully prepared dishes that have gained such recognition in town that reservations are required to dine. Some of the dishes Krave has been commended for include a traditional and elegant French Bouillabaisse that is served with a Pernod mister at the table, a Colorado rack of lamb with a pistachio crust and the freshest local catch. 

Chef Rolchigo’s attention to detail and use of only fine ingredients shows in all of…

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If you have had the privilege to own a piece of south Florida real estate, then you can attest to its superiority!  When you purchase a home in south Florida, whether it is Palm Beach, Hutchinson Island or Miami, you expose yourself to a better quality of life. Floridians have a way of enjoying the fun things in life, but who wouldn’t when you live in a year round paradise? With 6-month summers and cool winters, south Florida’s beaches are accessible all year. World class shopping, impeccable dining and five star restaurants are a plenty. Entertainment options are unlimited; you can see miles from the top of the famous Jupiter Lighthouse or go deep-sea fishing. If art is more your thing, there are wonderful museums from Palm Beach to the Keys,…

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Wide water views and a charming atmosphere crate the perfect place to call home in Tequesta, Florida. Tequesta is an incorporated village found just north of Jupiter. It is a cozy area covering just over 2 square miles and Tequesta features a small population making it very intimate and private. Though Tequesta is small it packs a punch! You will love the local restaurants, with some of the best tropical cuisine in the state. Adorable shops are dotted throughout the village offering specialty shops for boating, fishing, clothing and food. The privacy and serenity Tequesta has to offer are some of the characteristics that make its homes so desirable. 

The Loxahatchee River winds throughout parts of Tequesta offering ideal waterfront real estate.…

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Pull up a chair and get cozy for a night of spectacular proportions this Sunday! Across North America the night sky will show a “comic ballet” where you will be able to see a lunar eclipse. The moon will travel across the sky that will create a lunar eclipse unseen since 1982 and not to be seen again until 2033. 

A lunar eclipse like this one has only occurred five times since 1900. It has been named a “super moon.” It has been given the name super because of it is a moon in perigee- or the closest it will come to Earth in its orbit around the planet. The perigee is a monthly occurrence, however, Sunday’s perigee will mark the closest perigee of the year. According to Alan MacRobert, senior editor of Sky and Telescope Magazine, the moon will only be…

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In the stunning location of Tequesta, Florida, a brand new restaurant has just opened its doors and is bringing a whole new Italian sensation to the area. This is not just your typical Italian eatery that serves normal pasta dishes; it is one of a kind place to dine where some locals say, “The dishes literally tasted so delicious, I felt like I was dining in Italy.”

Tiramisu, the name of this Italian gem, is certainly making a stir in the pot. It is situated on Tequesta Drive, in between U.S. 1 and Old Dixie Highway. Some locals may recognize that the restaurant occupies the same building that was once McCarthy’s Irish Pub, and now is a fine dining restaurant with white linen table cloths, entertainment and exceptional friendly service! For those that…

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