There are many benefits to owning a condominium in Jupiter  or Juno Beach. Different complexes work well for different kinds of people, so get to know the complexs as well as your prospective neighbors to make sure that they are a good fit for you.  A luxury condominium real estate is an easy way to become acquainted with the buildings, amenities, and costs associated with condo living. 

1). Ocean Royal is one of Juno Beach's premiere luxury oceanfront condominiums located in Northern Palm Beach County.  Its Mediterranean style residences on the Atlantic Ocean beaches make it an ideal situation for stylish, yet relaxed living. 

2). The Beachfront at Juno Beach, is an exceptional community directly located “on the sand” of the Atlantic Ocean…

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The Village of North Palm Beach’s motto is “The Best Place to Live under the Sun.”  Established in the mid 1950’s, North Palm Beach is located in Palm Beach County on the Intracoastal Waterway just west of the Atlantic Ocean.   The village won an award from the National Association of Home Builders as best planned community in the year of 1956 Village won an award from the National Association of Home Builders as best planned community of the year.

In 1919, Palm Beach developer Paris Singer opened the Everglades Club in Palm Beach. As membership grew, Singer along with Harry Kelsey purchased land several miles north to build a new golf course. The new golf course was known as the Palm Beach Winter Club and accessible by either automobile or by…

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Image courtesy of Eduardo Buchin, Jupiter, FL.

Culinary delights and favorite cafes vary as greatly as ones likes and dislikes for innumerable cuisine.  It is globally known that French chefs are masters at their craft as they are most rigorously trained and most exacting. Worldwide-trained chefs are now gaining the respect of these Parisian culinary masters and many of the top chefs in the world are from around the globe.

Part of the appeal of French cuisines superiority is on the geographic good fortune that makes French agriculture both varied and abundant in flavor. The preeminent measure of French cuisine foundation is its ability to stay rooted in tradition, no trendy quinoa or kale to be found. How can you go wrong with a dish prepared…

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Using renewable, recyclable materials is an increasing trend in building.  Both builders and consumers are more concerned about energy efficiency and leaving a smaller carbon footprint on the planet.  The new energy efficient movement is leaning toward sustainability.

Energy efficient appliances are now standard in new construction and in remodeling. The initial cost is more expensive than that of non-designated energy efficient appliances; however, over the long term the savings outweigh the slightly higher purchase price. Homeowners may qualify for a federal tax credit for making improvements or installing appliances design to boost the energy-efficiency of their home. You must purchase new energy-efficient equipment, and the equipment must be…

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Whether you are a vegetarian or not, a healthy lifestyle is essential to long and healthy life.  In general, most vegetarian diets are low in cholesterol, saturated fats, high in fiber and folate, with zero animal protein.  It has been studied that in western countries most vegetarians live longer than most non-vegetarians live. They have substantially reduced risks for heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure and reduced risks for such cancers, particularly lung cancer and colon cancer.

Not all vegetarians eat clean.  Many replace protein with high fat cheeses and junk food.   After all, there is no meat in brownies, chips and ice cream.  One can easily consume large quantities of high sugar, carbohydrates and fats. If meat proteins are not…

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The “Great Florida Reef” is the only living coral barrier reef in the continental United States.  It is the third largest coral reef on the planet.  Florida is the only state that has wide-ranging shallow coral reefs along the coastline.  The Florida Reef Track expanses 358 miles.  These reefs are habitats for a multitude of plants and sea life, providing shelter, breeding grounds, and nourishment.

A natural coral reef occurs in specific environmental conditions. The favorable environmental conditions required for the growth of a natural coral reef are rather warm, clear waters, a solid configuration for attachment, low phosphate and nitrogen nutrients as well as water movement (waves).

Microsoft co-founder and marine conservationist Paul…

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Its seems the majority of the public is bound to their smartphone.  It is anticipated within the next two years a smartphone could be your only computer.  The original (mass marketed to the public) smartphones of 2011 and 2012 were not powerful enough to accomplish all our computer needs.

Consumer trends industry expert and Chief Researcher Carolina Milanesi feels we will not all need desktops. She stated, “Some of us already don’t.” Thanks to increased processing power, better battery life, vastly improved networking speeds, and larger screen sizes on mobile devices, the shift away from the desktop is accelerating. Nevertheless, battery power is not powerful enough.

Solar energy may be the solution.  An environmentally aware company based in…

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The Food Network, Cooking Channel, along with Food and Wine present the 15th season of epicurean delights in South Beach. The South Beach Wine and Food Festival will be presented February 24-28, 2016 in sunny Miami Beach.

The festival, spanning both Miami – Dade and Broward counties, presents over 80 events featuring a plethora of options  for you to hand pick your favorite wine, spirits and food.  Top food and wine experts will host cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, pairings, gourmet dinners and seminars.  Past food and wine experts, like Emeril Lagasse, Rachel Ray, Bobby Flay, Martha Stewart and others have highlighted the four-day decadent festival.

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival has so many options to delight in such as late night…

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  Image courtesy of CONTINUUM West Palm Beach Art.

CONTINUUM WPB, presented by the West Palm Beach Arts and Entertainment District, is located at the new “Naked Stage Theater” 522 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach. This pop up art gallery and performance space is open through January 30, 2016.

The West Palm Beach Arts and Entertainment District is an integrated collection of inspiring arts and theater venues; art and history museums; galleries; libraries; performing arts companies; and art education foundations. Situated in the heart of South Florida’s most progressive city, West Palm Beach, the District includes more than 20 distinct and notable cultural destinations that form an exceptional industry collection.

CONTINUUM WPB kicked off January…

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Jupiter Town Council members and Charles Modica (Love Street project developer) came to a mutually agreeable decision last week.  Both parties agreed that the Love Street Development needed to be scaled back.  The Council has rescheduled decision making until at least April 2016.

The project originally included a restaurant/fish market overlooking the Jupiter Inlet plus a 45-foot tall observation tower.  The initial plan included 20 two-story buildings featuring retail, office and restaurants. Above the offices, shops and restaurants on the second level were to be small vacation rental apartments.  Additionally, the plan included a parking garage to accommodate 200 cars.

Modica is quoted as saying “We’ll come back with a better project (for…

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