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HAVE BEAKFAST with SANTA at the PALM BEACH ZOO!

Ring in the holidays at the Palm Beach Zoo with exotic animals and breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Breakfast is comprised of a delectable buffet along with private animal encounters.  Maybe you will be able to determine if the animals have been naughty or nice.  Santa and Mrs. Claus will be present for photographs and chats with zoo guests.  The Palm Beach Zoo has planned children’s crafts, complimentary carousel rides, and so much more.  

Did you know that next to the waterfront in the Palm Beaches, the zoo falls in the top three cultural attractions in Palm Beach County – depending on how you count things?  It brings in about 300,000 people a year. The biggest animal draws to the zoo are the three half-grown Malayan cubs.

Residents of…

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MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER at KRAVIS CENTER for THE PERFORMING ARTS

Get an early start on your holiday mood when Mannheim Steamroller brings its Christmas tour to the Kravis Center for The Performing Arts.  The Mannheim Steamroller signature sound is a blend of classical modern day rock, an acoustic sound and an electronic sound blended for a unique 

sound.  The group is celebrated as an “18th century rock band” and is one of the biggest selling adult contemporary new age music groups of all time.  Mannheim Steamroller has sold over 40 million records, 20 million in the Christmas genre alone! www.manheimsteamroller.com.

Tickets are available at www.kravis.org box office.  Showtimes are scheduled for Wednesday, November 21 at 8:00pm.  Tickets start at $25.00.  The Kravis Center is conveniently located to many…

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FLORIDA! One of the Best States to Retire In Now!

The “Sunshine State” consistently remains a top pick in many of the “best states to retire in” lists.  South Florida offers endless opportunities from upscale beachfront city living, to leisure riverfront. Choose from Atlantic Ocean deep sea fishing charters or lazy days paddling on a kayak through Jonathon Dickinson State Park or endless days of golf or sunning at the beach.  

Market Watch of the Wall Street Journal named Florida as the seventh best state for retirement.  The reasons it remains high on the list:  There is no income tax!  In addition, there is good property tax protection for full time residents against increases.  www.topretirements.com `

Yahoo Finance concurs, citing MoneyRates.com “Best States to Retire in Now”.  Florida boasts…

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The Crown Jewel of South Florida- The Florida Keys!

What comes to mind for you when you think of Florida, the beaches, warm ocean, sunny weather? Most of south Florida’s real estate posses all of these fabulous qualities, but no one can deny the pinnacle is the Florida Keys! 

With over 1,700 small islands, the Florida Keys is a myriad of beauty, wildlife and the ideal Florida lifestyle. The world famous chain of islands cascade down the eastern coast of Florida and begin with Key Largo to Islamorada, Marathon to Big Pine Key and finally Key West.  

Key Largo is the northernmost key and is just an hour drive south of Miami. This key is renowned for having some of the most incredible wildlife in the state. Key Largo is home to America’s first undersea state park, The John Pennekamp Coral Reef State…

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Find Your Perfect Dream Home in South Florida- While The Market Continues to Sizzle!

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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NOVEMBER BALLOT’S LONGEST IN SOUTH FLORIDA HISTORY!

Are you prepared to vote in the upcoming November 6, 2012 elections? This November’s ballot is the longest in South Florida’s history.  Part of the reason is that there are 11state constitutional amendments on the ballot.  Some of proposed amendments are quite lengthy and complex. Floridians should be prepared and know what they are voting in favor for or against in regard to these controversial amendments.  

The following amendments will appear on the General Election ballot in November. 

Amendment 1:  Health Care Services…This would add an amendment to the state constitution that attempts to prohibit the government from requiring individuals to purchase health insurance.

Amendment 2:  Veteran’s Property Tax Discount…This amendment would…

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October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Fall is finally here which means a number of things; the holidays are right around the corner, the weather is great and October is ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month.’ During the month of October the nation embraces the affected, the survivors and those who have been touched by the breast cancer.  People across America join in on the fight for the cure, with local fundraisers and events that bring in millions of dollars to aid in the research of breast cancer and a cure. 

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, second only to skin cancer. This year the U.S. will see about 226,870 new cases of invasive breast cancer in women, about 63,300 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be found (CIS is non-invasive and is the earliest form of…

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Find Your Dream Home in a True Paradise!

Looking for your dream home? Why not find it in paradise?  

Not only do we feel an exceptional connection to Florida but it seems that the “sunshine state” has nationwide fans. Jupiter is just one of the prime examples of perfect south Florida living. Palm Beach County is known for its yearlong good weather, stunning real estate and limitless fun. For those who live in Palm Beach County, the beach is your backyard; boating and fun in the sun is commonplace.  

The Travel Chanel has dubbed Florida’s beaches as some of the best in the world. The beaches offer visitors and residents a sandy escape from the hectic world. South Florida has become synonymous with lavish living, a relaxing environment and a great deal of culture and fun. Of the Travel…

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Clear Skies Ahead!

RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS

DON’T GET US DOWN… 

Perhaps, “Rainy days and Mondays” got the Carpenters down because they didn’t live in our area!  If the immensely popular brother and sister duo from the 1970’s had chosen South Florida, they might have found plenty of things to do on a rainy day, but they wouldn’t have had that Billboard Top 100 record and their fourth gold single!   

If you’re not familiar with the duo The Carpenters, they were in great demand in the 1970’s.  Richard and Karen created a soft musical style that made them top selling artists when most contemporary music was hard hitting rock and roll.   They recorded 11 albums and television specials. 

Maybe, if they had lived in our area the lyrics of “Rainy days and, Mondays” could…

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THEY DRIVE FAST… BUT THEY SLOW DOWN HERE !

Ryan Hunter-Reay is one of Indy Car’s première drivers. As a member of Andretti Racing he won “Rookie of the Year” in 2007.  He holds the honor of being the only driver to win CART, Champ Car, and Indy Car!  Follow Ryan on his official website www.ryanracing.com.  At the age of 31, Hunter-Reay hates when people drive fast through the South Florida neighborhood he shares with his wife. He prefers a slower pace, a much more relaxed lifestyle, than the fast paced Indy racetrack for his “down time”. His preferred hobby is deep-sea fishing.  Nothing beats the deep-sea fishing off the South Florida coast in the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. He can’t find enough excuses, like any other local, to take out the boat and fish or dive.  Whether fishing or diving, or…

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