Found 427 blog entries tagged as Jupiter Homes for Sale.

 

If you intend to sell your home, it might be a good idea to do a couple of renovations before listing it.  It is also wise move if you have not updated the home in several years.

Remodeling Magazine publishes an annual “Cost vs. Value Report”. The 2016 report disproves most people’s first assumption – kitchen or bathrooms being the remodels that yield the most resale value. According to this report, adding fiberglass attic insulation is the best return on investment.  This simple improvement yielded 117%. 

Renovations that are at the top of the list are:

-         Add fiberglass attic insulation with a yield of 117%.

-         Replace bottom siding on the bottom third of the house with stone veneer at 93%.

-         Exchanging garage…

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Located just across the street from Loggerhead Marine Life Center is a new Italian bistro.  The owners of a local Town of Jupiter all-time favorite, Nick’s Tomatoe Pie, have opened the doors to Nick and Johnny’s Osteria.

The authentic Italian restaurant is located at 14133 U.S. Highway One, Juno Beach, FL 33408. Nick and Johnny’s has a relaxed ambiance and bold Italian classics, delicious pies, and a splendid array of specialty drinks and cocktails.

Some of the items on the menu are Vodka Rigatoni Prosciutto in a vodka cream and marinara sauce, Sausage Penne tossed with Italian sausage, pepperoncini, plum tomato, mozzarella cheese in a garlic oil, Arrabiata Linguini Olives, capers sausage, garlic, in a plum tomato sauce, Lobster Ravioli stuffed…

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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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Experience Jupiter’s gorgeous beaches with a new perspective, by taking a guided tour of the beaches with the knowledgable staff of Loggerhead Marinelife Center. The “Living Beaches” tours show you just how alive the beach ecosystems of Florida really are. From the dunes to the ocean and even the sand, its all full of life. 

Every Monday morning at 10:30am, the tours begin.  “Living Beaches” tours are interactive, providing the guests with a great opportunity to ask questions, touch and feel the environment.  The staff give an educational lecture as you walk along the beach. the discussion covers the different types of plants and animal species that reside in the beach environment and their relationships with one another.  Each tour lasts about an hour…

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Most people when they think of Florida think of white beaches and the sparkling blue waters off the Atlantic Ocean. These sentiments are an accurate description of a part of Florida, South Florida.  The Sunshine State actually is scattered with diverse topography. Florida is part of the “Atlantic-Gulf Coastal Plain” which occupies much of the eastern and southeastern states.

The peninsula of Florida is essentially flat terrain.  Much of the land in Florida is barely above sea level. The highest point in the state is hilltop up in the panhandle.  It is only 345 feet above sea level in Walton County. Most of the state is low lying and level.  Much of Florida has an elevation of less than 12 feet.  Interestingly, no point in the state is more than 70…

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Florida is home to some of the most interesting and beautiful lighthouses in the nation. With rich history and incredible stories behind these iconic lighthouses, they make a great destination to visit whether you are local or visiting and each one has its own story. The Jupiter lighthouse has been an emblem of the seaside town of Jupiter since what seems like the beginning of time. You almost never see a photo or hear about Jupiter without the lighthouse.  

A fun event for locals in Jupiter to try is the Jupiter Lighthouse Coffee & book club. “Join the Lighthouse Museum staff in a monthly book discussion on all things Florida.” Every first Wednesday of the month, the staff and members of the community gather to enjoy a cup of coffee and chat about the…

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Its Fourth of July weekend and time to celebrate our nation’s independence.   Two hundred and forty years ago, the Declaration of Independence was signed and thusly freeing our nation from the autocratic rule of Great Britain.  Displays of fireworks, baseball games, and barbeques are associated with this great holiday.

Enjoy some fireworks with friends and family in the Palm Beaches this weekend.

 Fourth on Flagler

This downtown spectacular features three stages of entertainment, art exhibits, music, mini golf, culinary delights and more.  An unfurling of a three-story flag on the Esplanade Grande building and an 18-minute fireworks display are scheduled. It all takes place from 5pm to 10 p.m. at the east end of Clematis on the West Palm…

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There is something irresistible about a “beach read”.  Wiggle your toes into the white sand and take a deep calming breathe.  Summer in the Palm Beaches brings flocks of people out to the beautiful sapphire blue coastline of the Atlantic Ocean.  This is the time of year to take a break and head to the beach with a new paperback.

The Jupiter, Singer Island or Juno Beach seashore is an ideal place to immerse yourself in a mystery, romance or true-to-life tale.  Pack your sunscreen, beach chair, umbrella, beach book and head to the coast.  Try not to get too mesmerized by the tranquility of the salty breeze and tumbling waves you may just doze off.

One of the most eagerly anticipated novels this summer is “The Girls” written by Emma Cline.  The…

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See Jupiter in a new light and through a new vision when you take a Sunset and Stargazing Tour of the Jupiter Inlet and Aquatic Preserve. This laidback, two-hour guided kayak tour is ideal for people of all ages and skill levels. 

Don’t worry if you are not the most experience kayaker, these tours are very easy for anyone, even beginners. The tour begins with a basic paddling demonstration and a fitting for the correct kayak or paddleboard for each individual. Then you will begin on a journey through the lush mangroves and clear waters of the Jupiter Inlet. Guests of the tours will see incredible views of the iconic Jupiter Lighthouse, local wildlife like manatees, stingrays, birds and more all at the perfect sunset hours. The sunset timing is what…

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Showing currently at the beloved Maltz Theater in Jupiter, is “Seussical,” a fun and unforgettable performance. Your favorite Seuss characters from the treasured children’s books come to life in a big way. 

Some of the interesting Seussical things you will discover at the Seussical include bits and pieces of different Seuss books like “Horton Hears a Who” and “Miss Gertrude McFuzz.” 

“See characters like Horton as he hears a funny noise coming from a speck of dust on a clover and commits himself to protecting it and the “Whos” who live on it; meet Jojo, a misfit Who who “doesn’t Think normal Thinks,” struggles to find his place in the tiny Who society; Gertrude McFuzz tries to catch the attention of her love - the kind and compassionate Horton.”

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