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Something incredibly wild will be coming to Jupiter, Florida!

The largest environmental film festival of its time will be making its introduction, The Wild & Scenic Film Festival on April 10 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum (JILM).

The films of the prevailing and powerful short motion pictures will be presented to rise environmental support by the visual challenges that our planet has to face as well as the effort the communities are doing to safeguard the stunning places we love to live on. With over 140 ecological groups, nature centers, museums and academic universities, are all pleased and delighted to partner up with the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum.

At the film festival on Friday, the young and the old…

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Wildlife Officials say to Look out for shorebirds in South Florida

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) are asking all beachgoers to keep a look out and do your best not to disturb the shorebirds on the Atlantic coast of Florida.

During spring and summer, shorebirds are beach nesting; they tend to build nests with layers of sand and sea shells found on the beautiful resourceful beaches of South Florida. Due to their camouflage, hatching chicks, as well as the nest and eggs, are challenging to see with possibilities of being trodden on such as birds like the black skimmer, snowy plover and American oystercatcher and more. These types of shorebirds are species that face great challenges and need people’s awareness in…

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Happy 53rd birthday, Delray Affair!

Delray Beach, Florida will rejoice in its 53rd year of the Delray Affair, locally nicknamed “Greatest Show under the Sun,” is the largest arts and crafts festival in the Southeast.

The friendly festival is intended to expand as long as 12 city blocks lining the palm trees from the grounds of Delray Beach Center for the Arts and Old School Square Park to the sparkling Intracoastal waterways. Representing over 800+ vendors will be featuring their works along with great food and awesome live music!

Delray Affair will also be showcasing “Art of the Automobile” with a different collection each day from Dream Ride. From  American Classics to European Classics and Future Classics! There will be a featured attraction using…

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“The Longines Global Champions Tour brings together the Top 30 ranked show jumpers in the world to compete in prestigious locations for unprecedented prize money.” In Miami Beach, Florida there is always some type of “horsing around,” but this happening will be highlighting the finest four legged jumpers universal!

On the electric location on America’s East Coast, Miami Beach will be hosting the first competition for The 2015 Longines Global Champions Tour which has transformed in the world of international show jumping. The venue will literally be on the sands at Collins Park.

On April 2-4, 2015, there will be FREE access to spectators, with over 1400 seats on a first come basis, for the three day extravaganza and have close…

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The Palm Beach International Film Festival (PBIFF) announced its highly anticipated film line-up for the 20th year, March 26 – April 2, 2015, featuring 12 World Premieres and 15 American premieres. The film festival will present features, documentaries and short films from the U.S. and around the world, including Bulgaria, Venezuela, France, England, Israel, the Philippines, Costa Rica, Spain, Russia, Slovakia, Australia, Canada, Cuba, The Netherlands and Germany.  The PBIFF will host filmmakers, producers and actors to chat about their films.

Randi Emerman, President of PBIFF states, “This year’s Palm Beach International Film Festival has a sparkling array of fantastic movies and a list of visiting filmmakers and talent that will bring the best of…

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3.27.15 Fishing Report

One more shot at the South Florida “winter” is projected to swift through the weekend. A cool front will be pushing in while bringing in breezy conditions. These are ideal conditions for our beauitful Sailfish, for those willing to take on the rougher conditions.

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Sailfish could be traveling around the Palm Beach and Jupiter Inlet within 100-300 feet of water. Dolphin should be cruising around the same depths as the sails and in really nice sizes too. Springtime catches within South Florida include cobia, kingfish and blackfin tuna. Bottom fishing anglers have reeled in yellowtail, mangrove as well as mutton snappers. According to Juno Bait and Tackle, “South tide and green water later this week had the snapper…

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Anglers and boaters are always looking for new ways to accessorize and enhance the experiences on the water. Skilled designs are crafted right here in South Florida.

The benefit of light as a lure to fish has been known for a while and the trend is only starting to re-surface and enhance. As children, many have used a flashlight to see in the water as dusk fell upon us. Now, LED boat lighting can bring up your favorite species and increase your chances of hooking up the big one!

Lighting waterways up with underwater LEDs are the coolest illumination accessory to accent the mood and ambiance. LEDs, Light Emitting Diodes, are used in a lot of electronics from blues, whites, green, reds and purples. LEDs are becoming a very popular choice to light up…

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Congratulations to local North Palm Beach resident, professional golfer and respected philanthropist, Jack Nicklaus!  He has been presented with the Congressional Gold Medal. Both houses of Congress honored Nicklaus with the medal March 25, 2015

The Congressional Gold Medal is presented “to persons who have performed an achievement that has an impact on American history and culture that is likely to be recognized as a major achievement in the recipient’s field long after the achievement.”   It one of the two highest awards granted to citizens of the United States.   Nicklaus received the other, Presidential Medal of Freedom, in 2005by President George W. Bush.

He joins the ranks of Roberto Clemente, Joe Louis, Jackie Robinson, Jesse Owens, Byron…

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The State of Florida Senate Finance and Tax Committee is in support of reducing commercial real estate lease tax.  The bill (SB 140) recommends reducing the current 6% tax on commercial real estate leases to 5%.  This reduction makes Florida even more attractive, in addition to the perfect weather and beautiful beaches, for homeowners and business owners.

Under the bill, the cut would take effect January 1, 2016.  Reduction in the state tax commercial real estate lease percentage will allow Florida to compete for businesses to move to the state.

Governor Scott said, “This part of our Tax Cut Agenda is a $100 million reduction in the sales tax on commercial rent, which costs businesses about $1.4 billion per year. This reduction will make it more…

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The ocean is Earth’s essence, and it is still 95 percent undiscovered. "No matter how far from the shore that you live, oceans still affect your life and the lives of your families and friends, classmates and colleagues. The air that you breathe, the water you drink, the food you eat, the products that keep you warm, safe, informed, and entertained — all can come from or be transported by the ocean."

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is putting on its 12th annual free admission festival, TurtleFest which focuses on uncovering our world’s oceans to teach and encourage safe practices to boost ocean and sea turtle conservation.

TurtleFest is a family friendly event where learning is the focus of the experience. There will be students showing off their…

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