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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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On Saturday, March 28th, the Loxahatchee River will go back into time passing through the River Center in Jupiter, Florida. An annual event, “River Rhapsody” will be fundamentally aiding the outstanding environmental education that it offers to all ages throughout the year.

“River Rhapsody” hosted by Chief Meteorologist on the Storm Team 5, Steve Weagle, creates this educational event inside a turn of the century river boat. Going back to the 1860’s, the Jupiter inlet Lighthouse flashed its beacon out across the seas for the very first flash. The light signaled the new era of safe navigation through communication of technology turning Jupiter, Florida into a community that could live off of its bountiful assets that are along the Loxahatchee River and…

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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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Are you inundated with calls from telemarketers and solicitors on your cell phone number?   If you are like many new homeowners, a landline is a thing of the past. Studies indicate new homeowners, in Palm Beach County and South Florida, are not requesting landlines for their new residences.

It is estimated that 100 billion “robo-calls” (those calls without a human on the other end), political candidate calls and other solicitations are made annually in the U.S.   You might be surprised how they get your mobile number.

According to Privacy Star, automatic dialing devices can figure out and call all possible telephone number combinations.  These numbers can be listed, unlisted and mobile numbers.  A number of telemarketing companies ignore “do not…

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3.20.15 FISHING REPORT in SOUTH FLORIDA

March has brought beautiful weather to South Florida with a bit of breezy winds as the cool weather tapers off.  The windy weather may cause anglers to battle with choppy conditions offshore but most say it is well worth it for some fun in the sun!

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As the warmer weather and water temperatures rise, snook fishing has been stellar along the seawalls, docks, and flats. Glow and gold have been the best colors for the snook this season and top water bite with a slow presentation is great during all hours of the day for strikes. The sea walls have been holding good amounts of Jack Crevelle, drums, trout and sheephead. On the flats, there has been a variety of pompano, jacks, ladyfish, sea trout and…

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The Loxahatchee River Railroad Bridge in Jupiter will close intermittently next week.  The bridge, which is owned and operated by Florida East Coast Railway, will be closed to boating traffic during the scheduled maintenance.   Last week a malfunction with the bridge left the Town of Jupiter and the Village of Tequesta with a traffic quandary. 

According to Florida East Coast Railway representative, Senior Vice President Robert Ledoux, “an electrical problem caused the bridge to remain in the upright position shortly before noon on March 7, 2015.”  The malfunction stopped a southbound freight train, no pun intended, "in its tracks".  Resulting in three vital crossings to be blocked, dividing the town in half.  Fire rescue noted aside from being an…

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Photo courtesy Eduardo Buchin, Jupiter.

One thing many people will agree with is that this year has been an exceptionally brutal winter.  Spring break will come as a well-deserved break from the harsh, freezing temperatures up north.  Seasonal depression (Seasonal Affective Disorder) during the winter months can really get you down.

Some scientists think seasonal depression is caused by certain hormones in the brain that trigger “attitude related” changes at certain times of the year.  One theory regarding the hormone changes is that sunlight during fall and winter leads to the brain producing less serotonin.  Serotonin is a chemical produced by the brain which regulates mood.  When this isn’t functioning normally, results can be feelings of…

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