South Florida soccer fans your dream is coming true! Be there live July 29 at Hard Rock Stadium in sunny Miami to see fierce competitors Real Madrid and FC Barcelona square off for the first-time ever in the United States. This is truly a must-see matchup for any fan. Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid will play a pre-season “El Clasico” match. Organizers are planning a weekend-long Super Bowl like festivities surrounding the match, including a legends game and concerts. El Clasico is a soccer match played between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. The two rivals have squared-off over 200 times in competitive matches. In 2014, Forbes ranked them as the two most valuable sports teams and some of the world's greatest soccer players in history…

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Years ago, the State of Florida created a short sportsman season to allow recreational divers to catch lobsters before the commercial lobster season begins. Lobster mini season is a highly anticipated event every year. When the official mini season kicks off, the coastal areas of Florida are flooded with lobster hunters trying to get their share of the bounty. The mini season is always the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July. This year the mini season falls on July 26th and 27th. It begins at 12:01 am on Wednesday and ends at 12:00 midnight on Thursday. The regular 8 month lobster season is August 6 through March 31.There are several very important things to keep in mind before you go bug hunting. You will need to purchase a Recreational…

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Summer in south Florida is packed with fun activities and events for its locals and visitors. The hot, sunny days make for the perfect environment to relax outdoors and cool off with a refreshing drink! Here are 4 upcoming summer time events to try in the Palm Beach County area. 

For the animal lovers:

The Hang 20 Surf Dog Classic is an annual affair that incorporates the beach, the ocean, surfing and our furry friends. For those who love animals, bring your pet out to Carlin Park for the 3rd Annual Hang 20 Surf Dog Classic on August 26th. This is a free event that offers friendly faces serving delicious food and drinks while surfers and their surfing dogs compete in a surf contest. The Hang 20 Surf Dog Classic benefits Furry Friends, a no kill…

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Photo courtesy of The Palm Beach Post blog. 

The beloved Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) located in Juno Beach, Florida is more than just a place to visit turtles and see amazing, local marine life. It is a place of miracles. The loving and intelligent staff at LMC work constantly to save, rehabilitate and release sea turtles that have been found sick or injured back into their natural environment. 

Tomorrow, July 12th at 10:30 in the morning, you can witness a very special event at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center for yourself as they release two healthy sea turtles back to sea. The two turtles being released are two sub-adult male loggerheads named, Krebster and Dr. Paul. Krebster was found and rescued off of Hutchinson Island where he was…

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The arts and culture scene in Palm Beach County is as sophisticated as any one might find in a large metropolitan area. This area offers museums, theater, opera and other performing arts. Families with children will find local a science museum and planetarium, zoo, sporting events, parks and playgrounds and more providing tons of family fun. Grown-ups have their own playground to enjoy with numerous golf courses, tennis, boating and spectacular natural beauty to discover.

The Cultural Council of the Palm Beaches is a body art advocacy suggesting things to do in any of the 39 cities and towns like Palm Beach and Jupiter. In Addition to the 47 miles of beaches in Palm Beach County, appreciate the cultural scene hitting high notes at the Kravis…

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The history of the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is a romantic one.  A wealthy industrialist, Ralph Norton, and head of the Acme Steel Company in Chicago, retired in 1939. He and his wife had acquired quite an art collection over the years.  They decided to move to West Palm Beach, Florida.

Upon moving to South Florida, the Norton’s decided to share their art collection with the community. The Norton Gallery and School of Art was built on their property. The location of gallery and school was linked to the early pioneers. Today that location is known as Pioneer Park, named for the early Lake Worth pioneers that gathered there on occasion.

Mr. Norton contracted to re-design their home and later had a special building designed to house the…

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The interest for real estate in the United States remains to flourish. Foreign buyers continue to view the United States as a desirable place to own property. Just last year America’s residential real estate sales to international buyers accounted for $102 billion in sales. Foreign buyers have been inclined to make purchases in warmer climates.  They have traditionally purchased in Florida, California, Texas, Arizona and New York.

The real estate specialists at Waterfront Properties and Club Communities understand that the real estate industry has becoming global.  At an international event attended by Rob Thomson, Managing Partner, in which he personally marketed his listings to real estate professionals from around the globe.

By introducing…

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Have you ever wondered why we celebrate the Fourth of July or how the Fourth of July holiday came about? Many folks think we celebrate the Fourth of July because it is the day we received our Independence from England but it was signed by Congress on July 2, 1777. Fireworks have been a part of the Fourth of July since the very first anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.  The custom of fireworks on the Fourth spread fairly slowly. They spread through New England and New York in the decades after the Revolution. But the firing of cannon and muskets and parades were much more common. In addition, fireworks at the time were very expensive, tricky to manage safely, and not nearly as impressive as the fireworks displays now.

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Florida has the third largest barrier reef in the world! The natural reefs are covered with amazing sea life and incredible structures. The plentiful amounts of artificial reefs and natural reefs in the ocean act like a magnet for fish and reef life. South Florida is home to the largest collection of warm water wrecks. Recognized by Scuba Diving Magazine with Top Ten World’s Best awards for Marine life and wreck diving. The variety of fish and marine creatures living on the reefs is a breath-taking sight.

Have you ever wanted to see what is under the sea but don’t own a boat? It can be a big issue to get out and snorkel or dive on a living coral reef.  Fort Lauderdale is the one of a handful of places where you can snorkel and dive on a living coral…

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Hurricane Café, 14050 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach.  Hurricane Café restaurant offers a diverse and ever-changing menu selection using only the freshest ingredients paired with outstanding wines by the glass. Try the home-style American cooking, served morning to night in a cozy diner setting with island décor.  Zagat Rated 'Excellent' 2004 ~ 2013, Voted 'Best Breakfast 2010' Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast and 'Best Lunch Spot 2006'.

Juno Beach Cafe, 13967 US Highway 1, Juno Beach.  This restaurant is a longtime favorite in Juno Beach, serving breakfast and lunch. Try to grab a table outdoors but be ready for "first available." Breakfast at Juno Beach Café is a family-owned business open for breakfast and lunch located at the corner of US Highway 1…

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