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NEW YORK TOURISM SITE REDIRECTS VISITORS to SOUTH FLORIDA

You can almost continuously tip your sun hat by the ending of another flawless day in South Florida. It is the state with the sunniest winter climate on the east side of the United States as well as the highest temperatures on average during the winter months. “The climate has always been Florida's most important natural resources, which is reflected in its official nickname, the Sunshine State."

According to the Palm Beach Post and New York Daily News, the tourism office in Ithaca, New York is waving the flag urging visitors to go to Florida instead! Stating that “The home page displays Sunshine State vacation photos and provides links to the website for tourism information about the Florida Keys and Key West. The National Weather Service say anywhere…

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SOUTH FLORIDA STARGAZING EXPERIENCE…DARK SKY FESTIVAL

Photo credit Eduardo Buchin, Jupiter.

Try something different and go stargazing!  Experience the natural beauty that is the South Florida night sky.  Stargazing is the simply the act of observing stars, moons, planets and other objects in the night sky.  Humans have been observing the stars for thousands of years.  All that is needed is a clear sky away from the bright lights of the city.  Aficionados bring charts, binoculars and telescopes to see distant stars and constellations. 

There are 88 constellations that can be seen from almost anywhere in the United States, but not all at once.  As the Earth makes its orbit, the placement of stars in the sky appears to move.

This weekend, telescopes are scheduled to be set up for the public to…

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THE BLUE WILD in FORT LAUDERDALE

The 2015 Blue Wild Expo in Fort Lauderdale: February 21 to 22

The 2015 Annual Blue Wild Ocean Adventure and Marine Art Expo are set to take place on February 21-22 in the Greater Fort Lauderdale at The Broward County Convention Center.

Spanning over 80,000 square feet, the Blue Wild Ocean Expo will be introducing over 130 exhibitors and will include knowledgeable seminars, hands on workshops and one on one demonstrations covering and focusing on topics such as freediving, scuba diving, lobstering, spearfishing, board sports, underwater photography, videography and marine artist showing off their beautiful works of art! 

A new addition will be presented at this year’s event which includes an outdoor “Adventure Zone” presenting two large pools to try out the…

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JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER receives $15 MILLION GIFT

Jupiter Medical Center announced it has received its largest ever donation! The $15 million gift was from the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation and the Lawrence J. and Florence A. De George Charitable Trust.  The donation will allow the Jupiter-based nonprofit hospital to develop pediatric services in a partnership with Miami Children’s Hospital.

Doctors at Miami Children's Hospital have been using “telehealth technology” to consult on patient care at Jupiter Medical Center for over a year. It is anticipated that the pediatric unit should be open by the end of 2015. The first phase will be a 12-bed pediatric unit at Jupiter Medical Center featuring an operating suite, a playroom and a “Bear's Den” for resting.

Jack Nicklaus and his wife…

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WINTER FISHING FOR LAZY LINESIDERS in SOUTH FLORIDA

Its winter time in South Florida and inshore water temperatures are the coldest of the year. Snooks are lethargic but even the laziest linesider has to eat! The distinctive snook is mostly dynamic during the warmer months but with a little skill and cleverness the snook can be positively targeted even in the coolest time of the year, by cool... floridians assume 65 degrees. 

Now that February is here, Snook can now be harvested on the Atlantic coast of Florida by following the rules and slot size regulations. Since the peak of the cold front is in South Florida, the already lazy fish is not likely to use a lot of vitality pursuing a fast moving artificial lure. During the coldest stretches; snook have the capability to endure only on their stored fat. Cold…

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DELRAY BEACH OPEN…February 13 -22, 2015

South Florida welcomes the Delray Beach Open by The Venetian Las Vegas to Delray Beach February 13-22, 2015.  This 10 day ATP Champions Tour and ATP World Tour is televised internationally in over 125 countries and draws over 50,000 tennis enthusiasts as spectators.

Game, set match all begin with “love”.  “Love being the term for zero is one of the most celebrated puzzles in tennis,” said Ossian Shine, author of “The Language of Tennis.” Shine pointed to the game’s roots, 12th century France, a game called “real tennis”. The server would reportedly shout “tenez” — take heed, like “fore” in golf — which led to the sport’s name. “L’oeuf” means egg in French, and because an egg looks like a zero, some believe English mispronunciations changed the word…

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THE MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

The Miami International Boat Show is one of the leading and most dominant boating events in the world and it is now preparing to introduce the latest and most supreme boats in the business. This is an annual event and this year it takes place on February 12-16, 2015 by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in Miami and Miami Beach, Florida.

The spectacle will feature over 1,700 companies that produce over 80% of marine products used by anglers and boaters in the U.S. as well as the newest editions of watercrafts, performance boats, sport fishers and mega yachts! The Miami International Boat show will be taking place in three locations, two in Downtown Miami and the other in Miami Beach. The locations are within the same vicinity…

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NEW REPORT suggests LIFESTYLE AND INVESTMENT are affected by LOCATION…SOUTH FLORIDA!

Wealth-X, the world’s leading “ultra-high net worth (UHNW defined as having a net worth of over $30 million) intelligence and prospecting firm with the largest collection of curated research” for the mega rich, noted in the recently released  “Global Luxury Residential Real Estate Report 2015” that nearly $3 trillion of the world’s private wealth is held in owner occupied residential properties.  The report also forecasts “an ongoing shift in the wealth creation cycle from the West to the East.”  Main hubs of luxury real estate are New York City, London and Hong Kong.

Luxury residential real estate is a core component of the high net worth market.  Lifestyle and investment are affected by location.  According to Forbes annual list of richest…

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EVERGLADES DAY FESTIVAL in BOYNTON BEACH

While most of the country can only fantasize about spring and warmer weather, South Florida residents are busy compelling in the delightful fresh winter breeze. If you are looking for a fun event that is happening in the scenic outdoors, consider a visit to The Everglades Day Festival at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach, Florida.

This festival brings emphases and concentrates its devotion on the importance of America’s Everglades to South Florida’s people, animals, and habitats. The Everglades, is an ecosystem like no other and the day will consist of education, amusement, and direct involvements by presentations, tours and displays that are steered by experts on the Everglades. "See a wetland ecosystem that…

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UNIQUE WATERFRONT CULTURAL EXPERIENCE at INDIA FEST 2015

The Palm Beach India Association will present the 12th Annual India Fest on February 21, between 11:00 am - 10:00pm, at downtown West Palm Beach on the waterfront.  Enjoy the cultural diversity and abundance of India’s rich heritage at Meyer Amphitheater, 105 Evernia Street, West Palm Beach. 

India is a country of “bewilderingly, great diversities”.  Since the ancient ages, India has been known all around the globe for its numerous wonders. Varied landscapes, cuisines, religions and cultures add to the marvel of India.  India is home to wondrous people, spirituality, yoga, mountains, rivers, deserts and natural healing.

This leading cultural event draws over 14,000 people from South Florida.  The festival is FREE and features authentic cuisine,…

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