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All you need is love, especially so close to Valentine’s Day.  However, a little chocolate cannot hurt; it may even help you feel better!

For years, scientists have been trying to unwrap the mystery of chocolate.  What makes it so irresistible? Is it the cocoa beans, caffeine, sugar or any of the hundreds of combinations that raise our spirits and libido? 

Scientists at Cambridge University have conducted MRI’s of the brain and concluded a rather modest explanation.  Neuroscientist, Adrian Owen, of Cambridge University‘s Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre said, “The scientific data suggests that the mood enhancing effects of chocolate do not appear to affect the brain via a direct biological action.”   Scientists concluded that chocolate is linked to…

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The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County is a private, non-profit corporation “that provides a diverse array of arts and culture related programs”.  The council was founded over 35 years ago through the vision and leadership of Alexander Dreyfoos.  Dreyfoos, a successful businessman, inventor, and arts activist believed in the value of arts and culture.

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County is Palm Beach County’s officially designated agency for cultural development.  The Council is instrumental in supporting and celebrating the artistic and cultural community in one of Florida’s largest and most diverse counties. 

Take the opportunity to explore local culture. Jupiter, ranked as one of Coastal Magazines “Happiest Seaside Towns” is rich with…

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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 Club at Admirals Cove boasts “one of the finest marinas in South Florida and a thriving Jupiter Yacht Club having more than 300 members”.  The Club at Admirals Cove offers the ultimate in luxury lifestyle with deep-water access to the glistening Atlantic Ocean. 

Admirals Cove is a unique, one of a kind yachting, golf and tennis country club community.  The Club offers one of the finest marinas with magnificent residences on miles of internal navigable waterways.  Camaraderie of members is enriched by social opportunities such as “Docktail Parties” and cruises to enjoyable destinations.  As a member of the Yachting Clubs America, members can enjoy over 600 exclusive yacht clubs throughout the United States.

On the calendar for Admirals Cove…

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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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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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Florida, Power & Light executives broke ground on a manatee education center December 11, 2014.  FP&L is the third largest electric utility company in the United States, with 4.7 million customers in Florida.  The learning center will raise awareness about the marine mammal species for years to come. 

Manatees have been migrating back to the Lake Worth Lagoon and other areas in South Florida seeking warm water refuge for many years.  The manatee needs warmth when the surrounding water temperature drops below 68 degrees.  FP&L has supported manatee research for decades.  The electric company has sponsored tagging, monitoring and aerial surveys with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to aid in assessing manatee…

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