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Local non-profit organization “Friends of Jupiter Beach” has been organizing beach cleanups on the first Saturday of every month for over 10 years.  Initially, the clean ups began with a handful of volunteers interested in keeping the beach clean of debris and waste.  Today, the “project has evolved into a significant force for environmental care of our environment.” 

Every month an average over 200 volunteers help, remove almost 500 pounds of debris within a 2 and ½-mile stretch of Jupiter beach and the Jupiter Inlet.  This environmental preservation project is partnered up with Rapid Removal Services to haul away recyclables.  

Join the volunteers on the next cleanup scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2015, beginning at 8:00am-10:00am.…

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The 9th Annual Luxury Real Estate International Symposium was held Tuesday, January 20th through Thursday, January 22nd in Venice, Italy.  Rob Thomson, owner and Managing Partner of Waterfront Properties and Club Communities, attended the conference of top real estate brokers from around the globe.  The symposium allows the most prominent global luxury brokers, nationally and internationally, to discuss current real estate trends affecting high net worth demographics.

The event brought together the “best real estate brokers from all across the United States, Europe and Australia to discuss international real estate trends, digital marketing ideas and insight on pleasing clients in regards to marketing, negotiating and concierge service and more.” …

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One of the most scenic parks and historical gems of Jupiter, Florida to the outdoor enthusiast is Riverbend Park. Spending the day at this picturesque park from land or by water, you will be able to visualize the widespread splendor of nature and wildlife and experience a bit of the “living history.”

This 1200 acre estate is just draped with cypress, oak, pine and palms trees making a safe place for over 200 different bird species. Plenty of lively activities are encouraged to take place at Riverbend Park such as self-guide biking, equestrian trails (BYOH) or hiking trails of over 15 miles; the park includes picnic tables with grills for resting places, as well as 5 ½ miles of paddling kayaks or canoes which can be rented at Canoe Outfitters of Florida…

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FTI Winter Equestrian Festival event brings a fun partnership and trust to this magnificent show of style which is very well under pressure between the rider and the horse. This is a 12-week global horse riding event held in an expansive location in the prominent village of Wellington, Florida which is where qualified horse riders from trained Olympians to juniors and children show off their skills in the lengthiest running horse show in the world.

The FTI Winter Equestrian Festival brings a unbelievable interntational show of beauty and a whole lot of balance, while the partnership flies over fence and show jumping are all very emotionally stirring as well as gracefully enjoyable. This one of a kind festival and venue in Wellington, Florida, that…

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CNN Money ranks the nation’s Top Ten Counties with the highest number of millionaire households.  TNS Financial Services, one of the world’s largest market research and polling firms, considered  “households with a net worth of at $1 million not including the value of the resident’s home. “ 

Palm Beach County ranked No.9 in the poll with 71,221 millionaire households. Palm Beach County consists of 11% of Florida’s total millionaire household and 1% of these households in the nation.  At last poll, TNS reported an increase in the total number of millionaire households to be 9.3 million nationally.

The TNS annual Affluent Market Research Program (AMRP) revealed that the total net worth of millionaires, excluding the value of their primary residence…

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Purchasing a home is similar to looking for a spouse.  You may go on many first dates and in the end, the one that has the most, but not all, the characteristics that you desire, will win you heart. The same holds true when searching for your dream home. 

However, first-time homebuyers and even the most experienced homebuyers can get frustrated and disappointed with how long the process can take.  Yet they may not understand how their expectations, views, and lack of action may be causing the delay in finding the right home.

One of the biggest hazards a buyer can fall into is not working with a professional real estate agent. Waterfront Properties and Club Communities buyer’s agents can assist buyers readily identify the best-suited properties in…

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Australian professional golfer, Greg Norman is moving Great White Shark Enterprises to Jupiter.  The new headquarters is slated to be a 12,000 square foot commercial office building on the eastern side of Indiantown Road and just west of A1A.  Earlier this week, Jupiter Town Council approved the two-story commercial office building, located on the vacant one-acre lot.

Great White Shark Enterprises is a “multinational corporation headed by Greg Norman.  The company’s interests are primarily focused around golf and the golf lifestyle.”  Ventures include apparel, golf course design, eyewear, and real estate.

Greg Norman is impressive professional golfer…

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Pablo Picasso is arguably one of the most recognized artists of our times.  Picasso had two wives and many mistresses.  He loved women. He was notorious for always having a beautiful woman with him.  Behind every artist, there is a muse.

These “muses” greatly inspired his work. His wives, mistresses and various liaisons inspired his artwork.  The women inspired him to create one of the largest bodies of art in history.

The Norton Museum of Art, 1451 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach is “celebrating the women who inspired the master artist.”  Jerry Dobrick, museum curator associate for the Norton, describes “Picasso’s Muses” as a small, but poignant exhibit.  The exhibit includes six powerful depictions of Picasso’s lovers during various periods…

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The property located at 16133 Jupiter Farms Road in Jupiter has a long history.  It is rumored to have been a gangster hideout in the 1920’s and was owned by legendary actor Burt Reynolds in the 1980’s.  Notorious gangster Al Capone built the original home on the property in 1923.  Reynolds owned the ranch for years and shot scenes from the immensely successful “Smokey and the Bandit” movie, as well as scenes from the television series “B.L. Stryker” there.

Al Capone is said to have built the original home on the property in 1923. Capone was Brooklyn born and he ruled the streets of Chicago.  Capone mostly hung out in Miami, but he did not particularly like it there.  A news report places Capone in Palm Beach County in 1930.  At the time, West…

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Harbourside Free Concert “Country for the Holidays” and Fireworks on Friday

Day two of the grand opening celebration of Harbourside is marked with a FREE holiday concert.  “Country for the Holidays” will feature fireworks at 6:00 p.m. followed by Palm Beach County’s very own country singer, Brooke Eden. Other musical acts on tap are Josh Thompson, Eric Paslay and Rodney Atkins. For more information, please visit Harbourside Place.

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens’ Festival of Trees on Saturday

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens‘ annual event, in which local artists and organizations decorate a forest full of Christmas trees, gets glowing Saturday from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., and continues nightly through Dec. 13. The gardens are at 2051 S. Flagler Dr. in West…

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