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Golf Continues To Thrive in Florida

Golf has always been a staple and draw to the state of Florida. The year round sun and weather, plus the sprawling landscape has made it the perfect destination for golfers around the world for centuries. Routinely, Florida has been called the capital of the golf world. And if Florida really is that capital, well then the capital is thriving more now than arguably any time in the past.

A recent study shows that the game of golf has an $8.2 billion economic impact in Florida. That's more than amusement and theme parks like Disney, Epcot, Universal, and Bush Gardens (they bring in $5.4 billion annually), as well as medical equipment and supplies manufacturing ($6.5 billion). When you consider the indirect and induced activity driven by golf, that…

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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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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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JUPITER’S FARMER’S MARKET- SUNDAYS at HARBOURSIDE PLACE

A spectrum of colors, beautiful views and friendly vendors will welcome you every Sunday to the Jupiter Farmer’s Market at Harbourside Place in Jupiter, Florida. Live music will flow through the air played by local bands. The market will be taking place every Sunday from December through April, from 9am to 2pm. 

The “just harvested” fresh produce comes from local farmers all over South Florida. As you peruse the different stands you will find seasonal harvests varying from winter to summer fruits and vegetables. You will be able to select things like: organic, locally grown kale, chard, squash, beets, star fruits, citrus and berries. Fruits and vegetables aren’t the only things to buy at the Jupiter Farmer’s Market. You can also buy gorgeous,…

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WATERFRONT REGULATIONS in JUPITER- HELPING OWNERS of WATERFRONT LAND!

Next week, February 12, 2015 at 5:30pm The Town of Jupiter will hold a public meeting regarding changes to marine facilities regarding their regulations. The marine facilities the workshop will cover include structures like retaining walls, seawalls, docks and boatlifts. The new additions and updates to be made will benefit owners of waterfront land in Jupiter. The town is seeking to update marine facility regulations to give waterfront property owners more options when it comes to stabilizing shorelines and vessels. “The intent is also to balance the impacts by preserving and enhancing Jupiter’s natural shoreline to promote a healthy marine environment for all to enjoy,” say the members at The Town of Jupiter. 

The Town of Jupiter has opened the…

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Annual Jupiter Jubilee Returns!

On Saturday, February 7th from 11am to 5pm, Jupiter Jubilee will be held by the town of Jupiter for local residents at the Jupiter Community Center. The event has been taking place annually since 2002, when Jupiter’s 75th Anniversary Celebration was held a couple years prior. The event was such a success that town leaders set about putting together an annual event, usually on the first week of February.

The Kids’ Adventure Area offers fun for kids of all ages, including toddler activities, face painting, rock climbing, and bounce houses. There will also be a Chalk Zone for kids and adults from 9am-5pm and a 3D anamorphic street painting by renowned local artist Jennifer Chaparro, as well as a Jubilee Local Business Fair, at which local business can…

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FEBRUARY FISHING REPORT 2.6.15

2.6.15 Fishing Report

Another bumpy weekend ahead in the weather, as another cold front will be passing and sweeping South Florida with high winds. Good news for those anglers participating in The Sailfish Challenge taking place this Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The high winds should bring fire to the sailfish bite to South Florida!

Offshore- Sailfish bite should do well by the weekend, recent reports have announced the sailfish have been swimming around in pods and packs of about 4-5 sails. To highlight the attention, put out goggle eyes or blue runners that are hanging under a kite, putting out more bait gives you the best chances of catching several at a time. Mixed in with the sails have been occasional dolphin and kingfish located in…

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RESEARCHERS suggest CHOCOLATE is “BETTER THAN BEING in LOVE”

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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