You may have seen it mentioned in countless Palm Beach County luxury listings or you know friends or family members who cannot live without one. You may have one yourself without even knowing it, but what exactly is a “chef’s kitchen”? A chef’s kitchen is one that is designed and laid out to meet the needs of a professional chef, or people who like to cook like one. In real estate listings and advertisements, the term is used often and loosely, without any real objective meaning. However, there are certain features, standards, and appliances that raise the bar and elevate a normal kitchen into the range of what a real chef would want and need.

Chef’s kitchens tend to be large spaces with an open floor plan, good traffic flow, and room for multiple…

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As they say, “a day late and a dollar short,” but in fact, we are years and years too late! Read on and be astonished about what you could buy for $1.00 back in the day. In 1821, land in Jupiter was sold for just $1.00 an acre! Florida became a formal state of the colonies in 1821 and a property-owner named Don Eusebio Gomez considered releasing acreage he owned.

In 1815, the King and Queen of Spain had awarded Don Eusebio Gomez 12,000 acres. The land was an area bordering the Indian and Loxahatchee Rivers, as well as a barrier island between the Jupiter Inlet and the St. Lucie Inlet.

The granted land to Gomez was for his “services to the crown.”  He was a merchant/shipper and a defender of St. Augustine. When Florida became a U.S. territory all…

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Boca Raton is a spectacular South Florida city with amazing shopping, dining, and entertainment. This is a Palm Beach County gem of a city that offers the best in south Florida living and lifestyle. Here are five fun and interesting thing that make Boca Raton a lavish place to live and a super place to visit.

Boca Raton Resort

The Boca Raton Resort is part of the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts by the Hilton Hotels. This exclusive South Florida resort features unparalleled luxury amenities including the Waldorf Astoria Spa, tennis facilities, golfing, a private beach, and other activities including water sports and a marina. 

Sugar Sand Park 

Sugar Sands Park of Boca Raton is a 132-acre park comprised of the Children's Science Exploratorium,…

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The Town of Jupiter one of the most desirable towns in the United States. Experience the ocean breeze and Intracoastal views from a private estate or condominium. Elegance abounds in the coastal town of Jupiter. Jupiter was named the 9th Best Southern Beach Town to live in by Stacker Newsletter for 2022, was rated as the 12th Best Beach Town in the United States by WalletHub in 2018, and the 9th Happiest Seaside Town in the United States by Coastal Living in 2012. Jupiter is the northernmost town in Palm Beach County. Just a short ride from the elite island of Palm Beach to the South and Jupiter Island to the North.

Readily available are properties that are perfect for entertaining with expansive outdoor living areas, and ample of room for sports…

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There is flower art to be found in a Palm Beach Gardens space. Within the Palm Beach County Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive in Palm Beach Gardens is "Garden Gate" by Garth Edwards. The Palm Beach County Art in Public Places program allows projects to come about. The program is managed by the Facilities Development and Operations Department of Palm Beach County. 

At the Gardens Library is an installation designed and fabricated by artist Garth Edwards, “Garden Gate” is inspired by Palm Beach Gardens' early vision of the town becoming a "Garden City". The mission of the program is to provide art which will compliment public buildings and parks. Garth’s design and color palette complement the library's interior design and architectural…

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According to the  Florida Department of Transportation Jupiter's U.S. 1 bridge will be closed starting in the spring of 2023 with plans for a $133 million bridge project. It will result in a completely new bridge by 2026. Florida Department of Transportation offers a first look here.  Jupiter drivers should remain vigilant with all the lanes changes.  Drive carefully and do not get distracted.

Be prepared for lane closures scheduled to last until early August will change the traffic flow on U.S. 1 as crews work on the foundations of the new bridge and reconstructing nearby intersections. 

Until early August, the outside southbound lane on Alternate State Road A1A north of East Riverside Drive will be continuously closed.

Also affected by the…

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What can you do to make your Southeast Florida home more attractive to buyers? What else can you do to get top dollar for your house? Here are five steps to consider taking:

 1. Assess the Value 

A Waterfront Properties real estate agent can show you the recent selling prices of comparable homes. But it does not hurt to look around yourself, just so you both can have a similar starting point. Bear in mind that these are what owners want to get for their houses, not necessarily what they will get. A better method is to look at recent sales prices with a real estate agent. 

You may have to pay capital gains taxes on the profit from the sale of your main home, but only if you make a bundle. Single individuals can keep up to $250,000 of the gain…

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Waterfront Properties and Club Communities wish you a happy and safe Fourth of July 2022.

Lest not forget the reason for the national holiday observance. The Declaration of Independence is a document declaring the United States to be independent of the British Crown, signed by the congressional representatives of the Thirteen Colonies, including Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams, and ratified on July 4, 1776.

In United States history the Declaration of Independence document that was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and that announced the separation of 13 North American British colonies from Great Britain. It explained why the Congress on July 2 “unanimously” by the votes of 12 colonies (with New…

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The Worth Avenue Clock Tower is an iconic Palm Beach landmark that is hard to go unnoticed. Usually, it's flocked with people taking pictures. It's undeniably one of the most photogenic icons in Palm Beach. The tower is located between palm trees right at the entrance of Worth Avenue to the east. The clock faces both the avenue and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean that lies behind it.

The Worth Avenue Clock Tower stands as an enduring symbol of elegance, history, and charm. This iconic landmark is a picturesque timepiece and it embodies the spirit of a world-renowned destination synonymous with opulence, beauty, and an idyllic coastal lifestyle.

A Glimpse into History

The Worth Avenue Clock Tower is a relatively recent addition to Palm Beach’s…

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