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Jupiter- A Golfer's Paradise 

 JUPITER, FLORIDA

When trying to decide where to live in Florida it really isn’t that difficult of a decision.   Consider that people who can afford to live anywhere in the world decide on Jupiter, Florida to call home!  The list of notable celebrities is a very long list including professional golfers to world renowned performers, and everyone successful in between.  

They have discovered the realties of living in Southeast Florida include over 1,250 golf courses in Florida, that’s more than any other state.   There are over 100 major hotels and resorts to serve them.  Many of Florida’s top golf courses are ranked among the best in the world and maintained to championship…

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Abacoa of Jupiter

15 UNIQUE COMMUNITIES 

WITHIN ONE CENTRAL 

LOCATION IS

 ABACOA

Located in the highly sought after area of Jupiter, Florida is the upscale development known as Abacoa.  The Abacoa development encompasses over 2,055 acres of centrally located pristine real estate comprised of single family homes, condominiums, and townhomes for sale and rent.  Families, business leaders and professional athletes have relocated to Abacoa for its unparalleled quality of life, the championship golf courses, exceptional restaurants, and leisure activities. Abacoa Town Center hosts weekly and annual events such as ArtiGras, the Feast of Little Italy, and live concerts in the outdoor amphitheater.   Roger Dean Baseball Stadium hosts minor league baseball for the…

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OPENING NIGHT August 1, 2012

At the KRAVIS CENTER

CATHY RIGBY is

P E T E R P A N

Peter Pan at The Kravis Center

Opening August 1, 2012 at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach, Florida is the all new production of PETER PAN starring Tony award winning nominee, Cathy Rigby. Rigby delivers a delightfully athletic performance and yet is charmingly snotty as the boy who refuses to grow up. This timeless musical masterpiece is complete with Captain Hook, the Lost Boys, the cunning crocodile, and the enticement of Never, Never Land.

Jupiter and surrounding area tour dates for this national tour are August 1, 2012 through August 5, 2012 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. This night of adventure will surely please all who attend.

PETER…

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AN ENCHANTING EXPERIENCE

2012 BON FESTIVAL

MORIKAMI MUSEUM and JAPANESE GARDENS

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Obon, or the Bon Festival, is a traditional Japanese observance held over summer for three days.  It is a holiday which honors ancestors and affords the opportunity to thank them for “contributing to the quality of life enjoyed by the living”.  In Japan, Obon, signifies a special time when the spirits of deceased family members are believed to return for a short visit.  During the Bon Festival, families gather in the village for singing and dancing.  The lively folk dancing is intended to entertain the visiting spirits.  Joyous music, by drummers and flutists, encourage festival-goers to dance in circles.  On the last evening of the three day festival, paper lanterns…

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The Junior Cup 2012 took place this past weekend in the renowned BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The Junior Cup showcased the future generations of golf’s rising stars. The male and female, superstar golfers enjoyed a weekend of golf and some good competition, beginning July 19-22. The tournament took place at the BallenIsles east course where some of the golf’s most legendary players made history. Legends such as Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead and Julius Boros have won PGA Championships on this course! 

The Junior Tour was comprised of 36, talented junior golfers. July 19th was deemed the “demo day” and boasted the phenomenal sponsors of the event: Cleveland Golf, Srixon and the Scholarship for Athletes Foundation. At the demo,…

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Admirals Cove

Just a bit south of Jupiter Island and north of Palm Beach is another prestigious community in South Florida known as Admiral’s Cove. This family focused gated community is encircled by 45-holes championship golf and 6 miles on inland waterways.  It is easy to see why families are drawn to The Club at Admiral’s Cove with so much to do in the community from boating, golfing, family activities, children’s activities, social, yacht club, and tennis and near perfect year round weather!  Admiral’s Cove is the community for your family.  If you are looking for a luxury golfing and yachting residential country club community in the South East, look no further than Admiral’s Cove.  

Many perceptive buyers have made the choice to call this community home…

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They said you couldn’t have it all, but you proved them all wrong!  You found the perfect area to live in…Jupiter, Florida.  Jupiter, and the surrounding area, has everything a homeowner could dream of including miles of white sand beaches along the crystal clear Atlantic Ocean waters.  Coastal Magazine rated the Town of Jupiter #9 “Happiest Seaside Town in America”.

Northern Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department oversees thousands of acres of parklands.  Florida is the “Golf Capital” and home to 160 golf courses and major PGA tournaments, including the Honda Classic.  Sports enthusiasts can indulge a variety of activities either at clinics, or educational programs offered locally. The Loxahatchee River, Intracoastal Waterway or Atlantic…

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Current temperatures have been in the mid 80’s and the Jupiter area sun has been smiling down on the beach. It has been picture perfect!  The weather is just what the local Chamber of Commerce dreams of for public relations – glistening sun on crystal turquoise blue Atlantic Ocean waves and balmy breezes!  Fun filled days at the beach are endless.  Picnics at the ocean, boating, jet skiing, kite surfing, or a quite read under a coconut palm may never become repetitive.

Well, there are other ways to enjoy the sunshine and stay refreshed. Slip, slide, and splash in one of few local Jupiter area water parks.  

The largest water park in South Florida, just minutes from Jupiter, is The Rapids.  It features 35 slides, a quarter mile lazy river, and a…

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DuBois Park in Jupiter, Florida

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Jupiter, Florida’s very own DuBois Park earns the national design award for facility design!  The National Association of County Parks and Recreation Officials named DuBois Park as the recipient of its 2012 “Recreation Facility Class II Award”.  The park is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department has just recently completed a five year effort to redevelop the 18 acre park.  The $6.2 million dollar redevelopment and renovation mission has added new features and restored older ones to pristine condition.

Dubois Park is the site of the Harry and Susan Dubois Pioneer Home.  It is the second oldest house standing in Palm Beach County.  The north county pioneer residence is constructed of…

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Before you start looking for your dream home you may want to sit down and make a list of items you wish you could have in this dream home.  Better yet, grab a piece of paper and fold it in half, on one side of the paper, place at the top of the paper the page the label “Wish List” and on the other side the fold line place the label “Needs”.  Now start filling in “Wish List” side.  Begin jotting down ideas as to what you would like to have in your dream home.  

It may be 5 bedroom suites/ 5 and ½ bathrooms/ 6,000 square feet/  with a guest house/ 3 car garage/ on direct ocean access.  If you can manage to move forward with your dream home purchase, fantastic!  If not, get pre-qualified for the type of home on your “Wish” list after you narrow it down…

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