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Ernie Els had an impressive showing at the U.S. Open two weeks ago. A final round of 69, one of the low rounds of the day, gave him a fourth place finish. Els took that solid play into this weekend’s BMW International Open in Munich as the Jupiter resident recorded his first win of the season.

The Jupiter resident shot rounds of 63, 69, 69, and 69 to record the wire-to-wire victory at the European Tour event. It was his 28th European Tour title and came just one week after his first top 10 finish of the year at Merion.

The win was also the first by a South African born player in the 25 year history of the event. Entering the weekend with a one shot lead, Els entered the final round in a three way tie at the top. As the other two golfers faltered, Els…

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Two new, unnamed stores will replace the former Sandy’s Hallmark Shop and the Bealls Outlet store located in the Publix anchored shopping center in Chasewood Plaza located at 6230 – 6410 West Indiantown Road, Jupiter.  Construction of the new stores is expected to start later this summer. 

The new stores, each expected to be approximately 4,200 square feet, are part of an overall renovation plan that includes demolishing the 13,000 square foot building that contained the Hallmark and the outlet stores.  Parking will be increased with an additional 40 spaces, and the Indiantown Road entrance will be changed to improve traffic flow going in and out.  Plans also call for speed tables and new landscaping on the east side of the plaza at the Bush Road…

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Photo courtesy of TCPalm.

No cause for alarm if you notice smoke rising up from picturesque Jonathan Dickinson State Park today.  The Florida Department of Environmental Protection will conduct a “prescribed burn”, weather permitting.  Jonathon Dickinson State Park is located at 16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound just north of Jupiter at the Palm Beach/Martin County line.  

Jonathan Dickinson State Park is 11,500 acres of land and river teeming with wildlife.  Families can camp, bicycle, canoe, kayak, picnic, and more.  Guided tours and rentals are available of the Loxahatchee River.  Catch a glimpse of an endangered bald eagle; spot an alligator or a tortoise.  Enjoy a river cruise up to Trapper Nelsons campsite.

“Prescribed burn” or controlled burn,…

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The long-awaited completion of the famed Fazio links at the Tequesta Country Club will take place during the summer of 2013, pleasing both amateur golfers and Tour professionals who have memberships there when it re-opens in November.

Tom Fazio II began the project a few years ago with the goal of creating an enhanced natural setting, using plants that require less maintenance. The entire course will be re-sodded.

The project also lengthened the course by 350-plus yards, to 6,850, included new bunkers and involved the installation of a new pump system for irrigation.

Those with memberships will be able to take advantage of reciprocity partnerships set up with other golf communities in Palm Beach County.

The course originally was designed in…

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The relaxing beach weather atmosphere has made this area one of the most sought after areas to call home.  With record low interest rates and affordable pricing, your dream home is within your grasp!

Waterfront Properties and Club Communities integrates a unique approach of traditional values vested in our local communities with a global approach to buying and selling residential real estate.   With decades of experience, our real estate specialists will expertly guide clients with the upmost integrity to buying and selling real estate.

South Florida is home to some of the paramount residential addresses, world renowned Palm Beach, Jupiter Island and the Town of Jupiter’s Loxahatchee River -  to name a few.  Homes in these areas are fine examples of…

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North Palm Beach is about to be Palm Beach County’s first home to Bass Pro Worldwide Sportsman.  After years of effort, the giant retailer has finally landed a “big one”!  The former 76,000 square foot Carl’s Plaza, located at 11940 U.S. Highway 1, in North Palm Beach is under contract to the Springfield, MO based sporting goods retailer.  The site is just north of PGA Boulevard on US1 conveniently located between Singer Island and Jupiter.

Bass Pro Worldwide Sportsman is a privately held retailer of hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation and camping gear.  The owner began John L. Morris, began his career with a fishing section in the back of a liquor store owned by his father located in Springfield, MO.  That small fishing department sold bait…

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Leading up to the start of the U.S. Open, Merion Golf Club had received its fair share of rain. With the remnants of Tropical Storm Andrea making its way through the Philadelphia area last Friday and a cold front causing more rain on Monday and Tuesday, the course had received close to six inches of rain in five days (the typical average rain fall totals for the area is about three inches for the entire month of June).

Some dryer weather came Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday, however a storm moved in from the Midwest on Thursday and wreaked havoc on Thursday’s opening round. Two separate weather delays affected all 156 players in the event and caused the first round to be extended into Friday.

The first delay came around…

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This weekend kicks off “Sunday on the Waterfront’s” six month “Classic Rock” Anniversary Tour Series.  The cover group, Led Hed has been the #1 Led Zeppelin show in the world for 12 years!  This incredible tribute act resembles Led Zeppelin from back in the day.  Expect all the hits and classics from the 70’s played note for note!

Led Hed is comprised of four professional musicians "who take their roles very seriously.  Each member has been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years and with that experience has put an enormous amount of time, effort and committment into the recreation and portrayal of their favorite band by utilizing authentic, vinatge style instruments, gear and nostalgic costuming." Expect to hear…

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So many people have a love affair with the sun.  It makes you feel good, look good.  Many people love the warmth of the sun.  

Here in South Florida sun exposure is a way of life.  The Jupiter beaches are amazingly beautiful with powder white sand and sparkly blue waters.  The Loxahatchee River is a wide waterway of scenic beauty leading to a wildlife preserve and nature sanctuary. Being outdoors and on or near the water is a way of life.  Awareness about sun safety and information on tanning beds is essential. Skin cancer awareness is a Floridian way of life. As with many cancers, early diagnosis and treatment can be very effective. The YouTube video entitled "Dear 16 Year Old Me" is very direct and pertains to the extremes of melanomas.  Many of…

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For the first time since 1981, the U.S. Open returns this week to the famed East Course at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. This U.S. Open will mark the 18th time that Merion has hosted a USGA Championship, more than any other venue. While it has hosted several USGA events since its last Open, U.S. Amateur Championship in 2005 and the Walker Cup in 2009, it has been overlooked in recent years due to its length.

Playing at only 6,996 yards this week, Merion will be the first venue since Shinnecock Hills in 2004 to measure less than 7,000 yards. The short distance, coupled with the advancements in ball and club technology could prove to be no match for today’s current pros. Several inches of rain have drenched the…

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