“BLUEWATER BABES

FISH FOR A CURE”

BREAST AND OVARIAN CANCER FUNDRAISER

Bluewater Babes Fishing Tournament Grand Slam Tackle & Marine Center and The Square Grouper Tiki Bar of Jupiter, Florida present the 4th annual “Bluewater Babes Fish For A Cure”. This fundraising event is scheduled for October 5th and 6th  and with a kickoff party this evening, Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at the Square Grouper Tiki Bar.  This is a women’s fishing tournament which raises money for two local charities:  H.O.W. Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper ( www.ovariancancerpbc.org/) and Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope (www.cahh.org/).

The local favorite fundraiser is an enjoyable combination of fishing, creative boat decorating, and costume contests for participants. The fishing is followed by an awards…

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SUNSET CELEBRATION

SAILFISH MARINA RESORT 

THURSDAY EVENINGS

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On any Thursday evening you will encounter the most unique blown glass, wooden sculptures and pottery, silver and gold jewelry on the waterfront!  On Thursday evenings at the Sailfish Marina, www.sailfishmarina.com , you will find musicians, like Clark Rodriguez, singing and playing his guitar.  You’ll hear sounds of your favorite Jimmy Buffet inspired tunes or steel drums playing on the boardwalk as the sun sets colorfully in the western sky. You will also see lazy pelicans bobbing around in the water hopping to catch a scrap of fish food some amber jacks were too slow to scoop up.

In this idyllic tropical location, on Singer Island, people come from all over to browse the 35…

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The Lionfish Derby at Sailfish Marina

One of south Florida’s prized possessions is its ocean and all of the wildlife within it. The fishing industry in Jupiter and the rest of Palm Beach County is flourishing, from sport fishing in deep waters to fishing the mangroves along the river. However, our precious waters are facing a threat. What would you do if you had the opportunity to help extinguish the problem? This weekend you will have the chance! 

Just this week, wildlife officials have opened a weekend event to help take care of this invasive problem, the Lionfish. You have most certainly seen this beautiful fish gracefully gliding in large tanks and aquariums in exotic resorts. The Lionfish has slowly populated our reefs as well as the waters of the Bahamas. The problem with the…

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AN ENCHANTING EXPERIENCE

2012 BON FESTIVAL

MORIKAMI MUSEUM and JAPANESE GARDENS

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Obon, or the Bon Festival, is a traditional Japanese observance held over summer for three days.  It is a holiday which honors ancestors and affords the opportunity to thank them for “contributing to the quality of life enjoyed by the living”.  In Japan, Obon, signifies a special time when the spirits of deceased family members are believed to return for a short visit.  During the Bon Festival, families gather in the village for singing and dancing.  The lively folk dancing is intended to entertain the visiting spirits.  Joyous music, by drummers and flutists, encourage festival-goers to dance in circles.  On the last evening of the three day festival, paper lanterns…

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The popular Tequesta sandbar was the sunny site of the wildly attended Conch Bar Jam that saw more than 1,000 boating enthusiasts converge on the patch of land in the middle of the Intracoastal Waterway.

The Tequesta sandbar, from which beautiful views of homes for sale on Jupiter Island can be had, is near Jupiter Pointe Marina and south of the private enclave of Rolling Hills. Live music by Big Vince and the Phat Cats, a Pontiki boat shuttle for passengers and fresh food were among the offerings, as well as paddleboard and kayak rentals.

Proceeds from the event went to Bluewater Babes, a local charitable organization raising funds for cancer organizations Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope and Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper.

Cancer Alliance…

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Homeowners at Rolling Hills can soak up sun-drenched views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Jupiter Island from their back yards.

The Tequesta homes for sale in the upscale community off U.S. Highway 1 not only have pretty panoramas, they also have lots of square footage. Ranging between three and six bedrooms, the estate-style homes create a stand-out community along a beautiful stretch of Tequesta real estate.

The interior homes are equally as beautiful as the Intracoastal homes and have modern amenities and appointments, such as home theaters, game rooms, lofts, gourmet kitchens and tropical pools.

Community features include watersports activities, marinas, tiki bars, restaurants, and proximity to shopping destinations in Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens.

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Wide water views and a charming atmosphere create the perfect place to call home in Tequesta, Florida. Tequesta is an incorporated village found just north of Jupiter. It is a cozy area covering just over 2 square miles and Tequesta features a small population making it very intimate and private. Though Tequesta is small it packs a punch! You will love the local restaurants, with some of the best tropical cuisine in the state. Adorable shops are dotted throughout the village offering specialty shops for boating, fishing, clothing and food. The privacy and serenity Tequesta has to offer are some of the characteristics that make its homes so desirable. 

The Loxahatchee River winds throughout parts of Tequesta offering ideal waterfront real estate.…

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Does the acronym “SUP” mean anything to you? SUP stands for stand up paddle boarding and it is something Floridians have loved for years. It has recently gained tremendous interest from Jupiter locals. If you enjoy the water, sun and adventure you have to try standup paddle boarding at Jupiter Pointe Paddling at the Jupiter Pointe Club and Marina in Jupiter.

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The paddling packages and tours that are offered at Jupiter Pointe Paddling are amazing! You can do anything from guided tours to yoga classes on the stand up boards.

WHATS OFFERED: 

Island Tours- are held every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. The island tours are 90 minutes and guided

Full Moon Tours- these are 90 minute, guided tours that take place during clear nights underneath the…

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Standout condominiums rise above the shimmering Intracoastal Waterway at Old Port Cove in North Palm Beach and offer glimpses of the ocean horizon. Breezy, wrap-around balconies are the perfect place to appreciate the panorama.

Old Port Cove condos for sale feature such amenities as a swimming pool with a hot tub, a picnicking area, beach access and a two-mile pathway. The units have large, formal entrances, stately marble flooring, elegant dining rooms and modern upgrades.

Old Port Cove Marine is adjacent to the complex, offering boaters docking options for large vessels. Nearby John D. MacArthur Beach State Park provides an environmental escape and has kayaks for rent.
Shopping, dining and entertainment venues all are within a close distance of Old Port Cove.

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The desirable community called North Palm Beach Village includes hundreds of waterfront and golf-course homes along the Intracoastal Waterway minutes from the beach.

Among the North Palm Beach Village homes for sale are old-Florida, ranch-built residences, two-story single families, custom estates and golf villas. Mature oak trees, well-maintained swails and winding sidewalks make the community great for family living.

Nearby is the North Palm Beach Country Club, which features a beautiful golf course, a competitive swimming pool with diving platforms, a restaurant and a bar and lots of community activities. The shopping is abundant, the dining is superb and the U.S. Highway 1 and PGA Boulevard corridors are filled with stores and services.



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