The National Association of Realtors data shows existing home sales ascended again in June 2016. They stated, “Existing home sales maintained their upward trajectory in June and increased for the fourth consecutive month.”

The National Association of Realtors, “The Voice for Realtors”, is the United States principal trade association. They represent 1.1. million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate.

“Palm Beach County’s housing market is scorching,” Ten-X, a company that has profound roots in technology and real estate, said in its report released earlier this week. Seasonally attuned home values are up 16.8 percent year-over-year, “the highest pace in the country.”

Palm Beach County has shoved its way…

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Jerry Garcia was the lead singer and lead guitarist for the Grateful Dead. The Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in the San Francisco area. The Grateful Dead have sold more than 35 million albums worldwide. Known for their psychedelic and varied inspirations, the band became known as “the pioneering Godfathers of the jam band world”.  

Roots Music, New Belgium Brewing and Sailor Jerry present the “Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash – Celebrating the life of Jerry Garcia (1942 – 1995).  The experience of celebrating 51 years of the iconic band the Grateful Dead and lead singer Jerry Garcia, will take place on July 31, 2016. 

The band and their fans, “Deadheads”, are widely associated with…

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Witness a very rare opportunity; observe a sea turtle hatchling release.  Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) is one of Florida’s unique non-profit educational and entertaining destinations dedicated to ocean and sea turtle conservation. Their vision is, “to be recognized locally and internationally as the leading authority in sea turtle education, research, and rehabilitation.”

LMC is offering a program, which is available the entire month of August.  The program is a behind the scenes tour of the sea turtle rehabilitation-healing center and research facility located in Juno Beach. At the close of the tour, the group is escorted to the Juno Beach with a staff researcher.   At the beach, a Loggerhead staff member will release sea turtle hatchlings…

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A worthwhile stop for an afternoon outing is the John D. MacArthur Beach State Park. The park was established in 1989, and is the only state park in Palm Beach County. It is located between Riviera Beach and North Palm Beach. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is named for its previous owner, the philanthropist John D. MacArthur, who donated this treasure to be a public park and wished to preserve it for future generations to enjoy. The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation contributed additional funds to help develop the park and the Nature Center Facilities.

The Welcome and Nature Center is your best source of information regarding the park. The ranger will assist you in getting the most out of your visit. Programs and tours are given on…

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With Florida’s spiny lobster season approaching, Sailfish Marina Restaurant is hosting the 4th Annual Singer Island Spiny Lobsterfest on August 6 from noon to 8pm. This event has something for everyone: delicious local lobster dishes, live entertainment, art exhibits, over 30 vendors, costume contest, dunk tank, bounce house, face painting, and so much more. A percentage of the proceeds from this event will go to support the West Palm Beach Fishing Club. Come hungry and bring the entire family to Singer Island for a Saturday afternoon celebration of everything lobster.   4th Annual Singer Island Spiny Lobsterfest
Saturday, August 6, 2016
12:00pm – 8:00pm
Sailfish Marina
98 Lake Drive
Palm Beach Shores

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Have you ever dreamed of learning more about sharks? There are over 400 species of sharks of all sizes, shapes and colors.  They live in very different habitats.  Some sharks even live beneath the ice in the Arctic Ocean.  South Floridians  love the beach and all what “salt life” encompasses.

Sharks are gentle and amazing creatures.  They sense smell and that tells them where to go for prey.  Humans kill millions of these prehistoric creatures every year.  Humans should love sharks.  You have a greater chance of being seriously injured by a cow or a car accident.

Most species of sharks never stop swimming.  They are always “on the go”.  They must continuously keep moving forward to extract oxygen from the water through their gills.  If they stop…

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“Sundays on the Waterfront” is a FREE monthly concert series in South Florida featuring national and regional acts.  It takes place on the third Sunday of each month on the gorgeous waterfront in downtown West Palm Beach.  The City of West Palm Beach Department of Recreation and Strategic Innovations, Division of Community Events produce “Sundays on the Waterfront”.

The concert series is a perfect opportunity to get outside and enjoy the spectacular waterfront. Relax and chill out with family and friends on a Sunday afternoon.  Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy the concert at Meyer Amphitheatre, 105 Evernia Street, West Palm Beach.  The show is FREE.

This Sunday, July 17, 2016, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm enjoy covers of standard Eagles hits such as…

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On the beautiful Jupiter Inlet stands a historical piece of real estate, a 1906 Sperry built boathouse.  Located within the Suni Sands mobile home park property, the significant structure will be demolished and transform into a historic hotel on the 10-acre site of the Jupiter Inlet.

William Sperry and his wife, who were owners of Sperry & Hutchinson Green Stamps, built the boathouse.  Most people of a certain age, who are from the South Florida area, will recall S & H Green Stamps from Publix.  Customers collected the stamps at the grocery store or gas station, pasted them into booklets and then redeemed them for various items from books, to shoes, to canoes and more.

The Sperry’s sold the boathouse in the 1920’s.  Prior to the sale, the…

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The fine art of Sangria blending has been around for centuries. From very humble beginnings in Spain, Sangria has become a very popular and refreshing beverage enjoyed in the Palm Beaches. The idea of mixing wine with alcohol and fruit has been around Europe for ages.  The wine bowl was the focal point of most European parties where guests would ladle the fruity wine concoction into a glass and chat.

Sangria was introduced to the United States at the 1964 World’s Fair.  The uplifting drink is traditionally made of red wine, brandy, and a variety of fruits. There is no right or wrong way to make your very own sangria. Depending on the time of year, there are countless recipes for sangria. On a hot summer day, try citrus fruits, oranges and lemon…

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Pantone Color Institute revealed the trending colors for 2016 earlier this year.   The institute is a forecasting book that provides color and direction for interior spaces and for the home.  People love to experiment with new style and color is easy. For the first time, the blending of two shades – "Rose Quartz" and "Serenity" are chosen as the PANTONE Color of the Year 2016!

Present day consumers seek mindfulness and well-being.  The importance of health and well-being are evident in the South Florida lifestyle. Because of these trends, they are becoming increasing aware of color and its impact on their home. Pantone states, "As an antidote to modern day stresses, welcoming colors that psychologically fulfill our yearning for reassurance and…

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