Waterfront Properties | Real Estate Blog - January, 2015

5 DIVE SPOTS in PALM BEACH

Palm Beach offers a beautiful area of diving opportunities that are just minutes from the shoreline. Underwater photography, lobstering, colorful reefs and shipwrecks where thousands of colorful fish call home, there is something for all your scuba diving interests in Palm Beach. Many professional scuba divers can take you on a private boat to these different diving sites every day.

Five must go to diving spots in Palm Beach:

1. Zion Train: is the name of a Dutch 164 foot long shipwreck that rests one mile north of the Jupiter Inlet that is positioned upright in about 90 feet of water. Inside the steel hull, divers can explore the compartments and the fascinating engine room.

2. Rolls Royce: Located in 90 feet of water, a 1985 Silver Cloud Rolls…

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Coffee House Open Mic Night in Tequesta

Jupiter locals Erik and Michelle Pariseleti were on the search for a music venue for their 10-year old twin girls, only to find that most were located in bars. Their solution was to create a monthly open mic night, family-friendly and open to all ages, at the parish hall at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Tequesta. While most open mics are geared toward solo performers or duos, the Pariseleti’s unique version can accommodate a large group of performers on stage. It is for this reason that over the past 5 years, the event has grown into one of the largest open mic nights in the area.

The money raised through donations has helped start a children’s choir at the Church of the Good Shepherd and is now being used to benefit the Church of the Good…

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5 Things To Do In Lantana, FL

Lantana Road Beach Library

Serving the central part of Palm Beach County, the Lantana Road Beach Library offers a large collection of adult fiction, non-fiction, as well as children’s books. Magazine articles and newspapers are also available on the library’s electronic database. For those with Kindles, a plethora of e-books are available to borrow and download straight to your device. There are a total of 62 public computers, a separate teen area, five study rooms, copiers, and a large conference room.

Atlantic Golf Club

Lantana is a short drive to Lake Worth, where the Atlantic Golf Club can be found. Designed by infamous Joe Lee, this par-71 course is challenging for beginners and seasoned veterans, alike. The Club offers marvelous views of…

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FISHABLE SALTWATER BRIDGES & PIERS in MARTIN COUNTY

Visitors from all over have trekked to Martin County to fish the abundant waters of the beautiful South Florida. The location of Martin County is so unique due to its pinpoint on the southern verge of the temperate zone and the northern limit of the subtropical region within South Florida. A huge diversity of game fish lurks around the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie River.

Listed below are plenty of Bridges and Piers that you can fish off of in Martin County:

Jensen Beach
Indian Riverside Park Pier – 1701 Northeast Indian River Drive
Jensen Beach Causeway Fishing Pier - 889 Northeast Causeway Blvd
Roosevelt Bridge - US 1 north of Stuart

Stuart
Sandsprit Park Fishing Piers- 3443 Southeast St. Lucie Blvd
Bathtub Reef Beach - 1585 SE MacArthur Blvd
Shepard…

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5 Things To Do In Boynton Beach, FL

Featuring a plethora of shops, dining, beaches, and golf courses, Boynton Beach is a lovely city nestled between West Palm Beach and Ft. Lauderdale. 

Boynton Beach Mall

The Boynton Beach Mall is comprised of over 135 specialty stores, including such big names as Macys, JC Penneys, Sears, and Dillards. Also popular in the Boynton Beach Mall are Victoria Secret, Express, American Eagle Outfitters, and New York & Company. Kids especially enjoy the Disney Store, as it is the closest location north of Miami, in addition to the open play area in which to run around with friends and the fun train that travels throughout the mall. Cinemark Theaters is across the street, making its location highly convenient.

Green Cay Nature Center and Wetlands

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2015's Housing Market Predictions and Estimates

Predictions for the housing market in Palm Beach County for 2015 resemble the trends we saw in 2014. In 2014’s market the year began with double-digit price surges and a lack of inventory but it quickly steadied and leveled out. The local housing market is kicking off the New Year with substantial price increases, scarce inventory levels and bidding battles between buyers much like last year’s trend. However, experts and analysts are expecting this boom to stabilize at some point mid-year. These experts are calling this year’s market trends “the first full year of normal following a decade of extremes.” 

Don’t be confused by these “normal” predictions. Normal is a very positive description for this market. Bill Hardin, the director of the Hollo…

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EVERGLADES BIRDING FESTIVAL

Do you enjoy bird watching and nature? “South Florida has birds that can only be found here in the United States, such as the snail kite, limpkin, short-tailed hawk and the beautiful crested caracara. Broward County is the best place to view exotics like the Egyptian goose and purple swamp hen. If you want to see the painted bunting, be sure to go on the Palm Beach County wetland trip.”

Everglades Birding Festival gives the opportunity to sightsee and travel through sunny South Florida in search of getting a nice visual of exotic birds in the everglades prairies, mushy marshes and cypress swamps. On January 15-19, join the team of expert birders that lead photo tours and workshops; be sure to register for any or all days at the beautiful South Florida hot…

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STONE CRAB & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL in FORT LAUDERDALE

Have you ever visualized or dreamed of indulging amazing seafood from over a dozen fabulous restaurants in one solitary day? Riverwalk’s 4th Annual Stone Crab & Seafood Festival in South Florida will offer exactly that as well as on a beautiful picturesque waterfront site.

Visualize an enticing jumbo lump crab cakes and buttery scallops from the delicious Grille 401 and presume to believe that Kelly Landings’ New England tasty “lobsta” rolls will be on the menu as well as Shuck ‘n Dives fresh oysters. Of course, 300-400 pounds of mouthwatering stone crabs will be another major highlight of the day, provided by Bimini Boatyard. “Jessica Chandler, director of events for sponsor Grille 401, says, “Last year’s event was wonderful. We had a great turnout and it…

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5 Things To Do In Manalapan, FL

Manalapan is a quaint seaside city located in the esteemed area of waterfront Palm Beach County. Manalapan is known for its perfect location, opulent residences, and fashionable zip code.

1. Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
The most popular hotel in Manalapan, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa offers a luxurious setting with remnants of an opulent Palm Beach Estate. It sits on seven acres of sparkling waterfront, affording its frequenters stunning views and fresh ocean breezes, as well as private cabanas and champagne to highlight any occasion. Eau Palm Beach Resort offers a variety of rooms, including Suites, Club Level (including a personal concierge, four meals and unlimited beer and wine, and more), and Lanai Suites, which are ground level rooms with…

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'THE WIZ' at MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE

One of the most excitedly anticipated productions of the year, ‘The Wiz’, which is a rock and soul musical performance created based on the classic film “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” This family friendly spectacle will be on the stage at The Maltz Jupiter Theatre showing on January 13th through February 1st, 2015.

‘The Wiz’ is a harmonious and tuneful show for all ages. “The iconic and universal story will take us back to a time when we believed there was something special at the end of the rainbow, where monkeys could fly and where good witches used their magic power to get us home. “The Wiz” has all the staging sorcery to take you to there.” The story of Dorothy and all her wonderful friends go on a quest together to encounter The Wizard of Oz and to…

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