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Did you know that four of the world’s largest security firms now have their international or U.S. headquarters in Palm Beach County!  Security is what they do and they have chosen Palm Beach County to home for their headquarters.

Garda Cash Logistics is a subsidiary of Garda World Security, one of the leading cash logistics and security solutions firms in the world. “At one time companies, like Garda, were used strictly to move cash back and forth between bank and customer.  Nowadays, banks, financial institutions and smart retailers need and expect their cash to move at the same speed as debit, credit card and payment data.”  Garda Cash Logistics relocated from California to South Florida.

Geo Group is the world’s leading provider of correctional,…

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Boston Marathon Explosions

Three people died and more than 150 were injured after two explosions ripped toward the finish line of the Boston Marathon.  Reactions poured in from around the world today on the twin bombing in Boston:

PAKISTANI TALIBAN: denied any role in the bombings at the Boston Marathon.  The group’s representative, Ahsanullah Ahsan, denied involvement in a telephone call with the Associated Press from an undisclosed location.

FRENCH PRESIDENT – FRANCOIS HOLLANDE: sent his condolences to the families of the victims and expressed “Frances’s total solidarity” with the American people and authorities.

MAYOR OF LONDON – BORIS JOHNSON:  “The bombings in Boston are shocking, cowardly and horrific, and the thoughts of all Londoners this morning will be the victims. …

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An Australian golfer had never won the Masters. That was until this past weekend, when Adam Scott ended two streaks. Scott won his first major championship in his 48th attempt and brought his native country of Australia its first ever green jacket.

Scott wins in Playoff- Scott defeated Angel Cabrera in the second playoff hole on Sunday to get that first major championship that had seem to escape him over the past few years. After both Scott and Cabrera pared the first playoff hole, the moved to the 10th hole for the second. The same hole that brought us the famous Bubba Watson shot out of the trees last year didn’t bring quite the drama this year, but did end the tournament. Both players hit their approach shot to within 15 feet of the hole and while…

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Follow these simple celebrity diet tips and drop pounds in a week!  Be swimsuit ready fast!

Living in beautiful South Florida everyone enjoys looking and feeling his or her best.  Whether you live on Singer Island and wake every morning to a spectacular sunrise on the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, enjoy a relaxing, rendezvous on the Loxahatchee River, or something invigorating on the Intracoastal Waterway in between - being in your best shape possible might be something that interests you.  Check out www.doctor.oz as he busts five popular diet myths.

Tip One – Be sure to eat every few hours throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Include a few healthy snacks to keep your appetite in check.  Consider monitoring your hunger by measuring your…

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Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park

Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park cordially invite you to meet Florida Hall of Fame landscape artist Jackie Brice.   Brice, a native Floridian, is an award winning professional artist who has been painting since 1967.  She was inducted into the 2012 Florida Artists Hall of Fame.  The Florida Artists Hall of Fame is the highest and most prestigious cultural honor bestowed upon an individual of the State of Florida.

Ms. Brice was one of seven artists in 1991 to be invited by the State of Florida to participate in the exhibit, “Moods of Florida” in the main gallery of the State Capitol Building.  In 1993, she was invited to have a one-woman show at the Capitol during the legislative session.  As a the result of the 1997 one-person exhibit in the rotunda of…

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Surround yourself with the beauty of “Old Florida” on a full moon bike ride this Friday, March 28, 2013 from 6-8pm.  The bicycle ride takes place at Riverbend Park, located at 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter, Florida.
 
The program will allow bicyclers to enjoy a step back in time through the historic and beautiful Riverbend Park.  See what Florida's first settlers did, from ancient Indian middens through Seminole War battles, to present day restoration.  If time permits, maybe cruise along the “wild and scenic Loxahatchee River”. The bike ride will allow for water breaks and many questions.  

Within this Palm Beach County park, there are nearly 10 miles of hiking and biking trails, 7 miles of equestrian trails, and 5 miles of canoeing/kayaking trails allow…

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Tiger Woods is back in a position where golf fans have been used to seeing him for close to a decade, at the top. With his weather extended victory this morning, Woods regained the top spot in the World Golf Rankings for the first time since October 30, 2010. He also passed Brandt Snedeker to take the number one spot in the Fed Ex Cup Standings.

istock_000020358915xsmall_427_05The Jupiter Island resident continued to play like the Tiger of old, improving to a record of 41-2 when going into the final round with the lead. It was his second win in as many weeks and third on the season. This was the eighth time he has won the Arnold Palmer Invitational, tying him with Sam Snead for the most wins at a single event on the PGA Tour. The win, his 77th, also puts him only five victories…

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South Florida is known for its fun in the sun boating activities.  Spring and summer activities generally involve waterfront activities encompassing  the Stuart area, running down the sparkling blue Atlantic Ocean to Jupiter’s interactive turquoise blue Intracoastal Waterway,  and further south to North Palm Beach’s canals.

To connect with all the boaters, and plan get togethers and have safe adventures on the water, comprehensive knowledge of boating and watercraft safety is a must!   Understanding basic boating instructions help you improve your boating skills and become a better and more prepared skipper.  Consider brushing on your boating education. Some things might have changed since you have last checked. Currently available is a boating basics…

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Local golfers Tiger Woods, Keegan Bradley, and Rickie Fowler will all be taking advantage of their off week by competing in Medalist Golf Club’s Member-Guest tournament in Hobe Sound.

A Jupiter Island Resident and Medalist Club member, Woods will pair with Golf Channel host Ahmad Rashad. The two will face off against Hall of Fame basketball player and Jupiter resident Michael Jordan and his guest, Tequesta resident and PGA tour pro Keegan Bradley.

Also participating in the tournament is defending member-guest tournament champion Rickie Fowler. The Loxahatchee River Resident will once again pair up with his business manager Sam McNaughton, with whom he won last year’s trophy. Fowler just defended his title at the other club where he is a member, Seminole…

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It is almost springtime, and since 1918, it is that time of year when we lose that one hour of sleep. 

Daylight Savings Time kicks in this weekend on SUNDAY, MARCH 10th, 2013 at 2:00am.

It sounds so cheery and uplifting, “spring forward”,  but why is everyone so irritable?  It is only one little hour.  Did you know that Hawaii does not observe Daylight Savings Time?  Nor does every part of Arizona – the Navajo Nation does not observe daylight savings time.  U.S. overseas territories of Puerto Rico, America Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands also do not observe daylight savings time.

You could just blame it on Benjamin Franklin.  He suggested it back in 1784 in an effort to save on candles.   It wasn't until 1918…

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