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‘Floral & Marine Life’ Exhibit Graces Palm Beach Gardens City Hall

The latest GardensArt exhibit at Palm Beach Gardens City Hall is titled “Floral & Marine Life” and depicts tropical plants and underwater creatures.

The artist, Nancy Tilles, is an award-winning oil painter who has lived in South Florida for more than 30 years. Originally from New York – as most owners of South Florida real estate are – she now lives in Palm Beach Gardens.

GardensArt is an art-in-public-places program sponsored by the city and an asset to those who own homes in Palm Beach Gardens. The program presents the work of local artists year round in the building’s lobby. All exhibits and receptions are free and open to the public.

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Five Reasons Why You should Retire In The Singer Island Community

1. Fantastic Weather: The average high temp in Singer Island is in the 80’s with its lows in the 60’s. Singer Island is perfect for enjoying recreation and the outdoors with its temperate atmosphere. You can’t get better weather than Singer Islands! 

1. Range of Housing Options: Singer Island has a wide range of home styles and floor plans that are considered to be some of South Florida’s most highly desirable real estate. Whether your looking for an expansive single family home, a luxurious townhome or condominium, or live in a golf course or country club community Singer Island has the perfect property for you.

1. Numerous Recreational and Cultural Venues: Singer Island offers the best in recreation and cultural opportunities. There is…

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WILL 2013 TAX RATE CHANGES AFFECT YOU?

The 2010 Tax Relief Act extends through December 31, 2012 and the extended “Bush” tax rate cut revert to previous levels in 2013.  President Obama recently proposed additional tax changes for 2013.  

The 2010 Tax Relief Act also maintained “the reduced maximum capital gains rate of 15% on adjusted net capital gain on noncorporate taxpayers (for regular tax and AMT purposes) and 0%  capital gains rate on adjusted  net capital gain of noncorporate taxpayers in the 10% or 15% income tax bracket.”  The favorable taxation of qualified dividends received by individuals, trusts or estates at capital gain rates was also extended through 2012. 

Without any further legislation, the individual income tax rates will revert to 15, 25, 28, 36 and 39.6 percent. …

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Find Your Dream Home in a True Paradise!

Looking for your dream home? Why not find it in paradise?  

Not only do we feel an exceptional connection to Florida but it seems that the “sunshine state” has nationwide fans. Jupiter is just one of the prime examples of perfect south Florida living. Palm Beach County is known for its yearlong good weather, stunning real estate and limitless fun. For those who live in Palm Beach County, the beach is your backyard; boating and fun in the sun is commonplace.  

The Travel Chanel has dubbed Florida’s beaches as some of the best in the world. The beaches offer visitors and residents a sandy escape from the hectic world. South Florida has become synonymous with lavish living, a relaxing environment and a great deal of culture and fun. Of the Travel…

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$2,000 Raised at Sundy House in Downtown Delray Beach

Delray Beach’s famed Sundy House was the site of a recent fundraiser for the city’s public library that raised $2,000.

The “Dine Out” event featured a celebrity chef, and a portion of proceeds from food sales directly benefited the library.

The boutique inn in downtown Delray Beach is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is an attraction for city residents and visitors. The quaint and quiet retreat is Victorian in style and the site of not only fundraisers, but also weddings and other intimate events.

For those thinking about investing in Delray Beach homes for sale, the Sundy House definitely is an area attraction.

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Jupiter: A Hotspot for The World's Best Golfers!

TIGER WOODS, ROBERT ALLENBY, and KEEGAN BRADLEY…

ALL LIVE HERE

 JUPITER, FLORIDA

When trying to decide where to live in Florida it really isn’t that difficult of a decision.   Consider that people who can afford to live anywhere in the world decide on Jupiter, Florida to call home!  The list of notable celebrities is a very long list including professional golfers to world renowned performers, and everyone successful in between.  

They have discovered the realties of living in Southeast Florida include over 1,250 golf courses in Florida, that’s more than any other state.   There are over 100 major hotels and resorts to serve them.  Many of Florida’s top golf courses are ranked among the best in the world and maintained to championship…

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40th-Anniversary Screening of ‘Deliverance’ to be Followed by Talk with Star Burt Reynolds

John Boorman’s Deliverance still proves to be a heart-pounding ride through the spectrum of human emotions.

When four businessmen from Atlanta decide to spend an afternoon canoeing down a river in the Georgia wilderness, they find themselves in an entirely new element. Veteran outdoorsman Lewis, played by Burt Reynolds, and his three inexperienced colleagues, are confronted with an unexpected problem when their peaceful trip is interrupted by a group of backwoods locals.

Nominated for three Academy Awards and widely considered one of the greatest thrillers of all time, Deliverance is celebrating its 40th anniversary at The Lyric Theatre in Stuart. Following the Aug. 16 screening, legendary actor Burt Reynolds will take the stage for a talkback session.

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RELY ON THE WATERFRONT PROPERTIES PROFESSIONALS

Relying on one of the top expert Realtors at Waterfront Properties and Club Communities is an intelligent decision.  Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments most people occur in their life.  The real estate professionals at Waterfront Properties and Club Communities are held to a high standard of ethics and expected to maintain an expertise level of knowledge of buying and selling in the area of their specialty.

The Waterfront Properties agent can help you establish “your buying power”.   This means, your savings, plus the agent will refer you to lenders best qualified to assist you in your mortgage needs, if necessary.  The Waterfront agent will negotiate a multitude of factors, including but not limited to, price,…

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Casino Night Takes Place at Abacoa in Jupiter

The nonprofit organization Ali’s Alliance celebrated a second successful Casino Night at Abacoa in Jupiter to raise funds for its mission of maintaining an organized, online database of cancer organizations for patients in need of services and support.

The exciting event took place in the elegant golf club, one of the many amenities within the large swath of Jupiter real estate. Games included black jack, craps and tables of roulette, and there also was a nice buffet and entertainment.

David Cowan, founder of Ali’s Alliance, said the event kicked off the “Four Corners Ride,” in which Cowan will steer his motorcycle to the four corners of the United States to raise awareness of the cause.

Photo: Ali's Alliance Marketing Director Derek Felbinger,…

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BEAUTY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY: THE PERFECT COMBINATION!

They said you couldn’t have it all, but you proved them all wrong!  You found the perfect area to live in…Jupiter, Florida.  Jupiter, and the surrounding area, has everything a homeowner could dream of including miles of white sand beaches along the crystal clear Atlantic Ocean waters.  Coastal Magazine rated the Town of Jupiter #9 “Happiest Seaside Town in America”.

Northern Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department oversees thousands of acres of parklands.  Florida is the “Golf Capital” and home to 160 golf courses and major PGA tournaments, including the Honda Classic.  Sports enthusiasts can indulge a variety of activities either at clinics, or educational programs offered locally. The Loxahatchee River, Intracoastal Waterway or Atlantic…

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