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MEET FLORIDA HALL OF FAME ARTIST… JACKIE BRICE…APRIL 9, 2013

Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park cordially invite you to meet Florida Hall of Fame landscape artist Jackie Brice.   Brice, a native Floridian, is an award winning professional artist who has been painting since 1967.  She was inducted into the 2012 Florida Artists Hall of Fame.  The Florida Artists Hall of Fame is the highest and most prestigious cultural honor bestowed upon an individual of the State of Florida.

Ms. Brice was one of seven artists in 1991 to be invited by the State of Florida to participate in the exhibit, “Moods of Florida” in the main gallery of the State Capitol Building.  In 1993, she was invited to have a one-woman show at the Capitol during the legislative session.  As a the result of the 1997 one-person exhibit in the rotunda of…

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FULL MOON BIKE RIDE

Surround yourself with the beauty of “Old Florida” on a full moon bike ride this Friday, March 28, 2013 from 6-8pm.  The bicycle ride takes place at Riverbend Park, located at 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter, Florida.
 
The program will allow bicyclers to enjoy a step back in time through the historic and beautiful Riverbend Park.  See what Florida's first settlers did, from ancient Indian middens through Seminole War battles, to present day restoration.  If time permits, maybe cruise along the “wild and scenic Loxahatchee River”. The bike ride will allow for water breaks and many questions.  

Within this Palm Beach County park, there are nearly 10 miles of hiking and biking trails, 7 miles of equestrian trails, and 5 miles of canoeing/kayaking trails allow…

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES BOATING OPERATION REQUIREMENTS

South Florida is known for its fun in the sun boating activities.  Spring and summer activities generally involve waterfront activities encompassing  the Stuart area, running down the sparkling blue Atlantic Ocean to Jupiter’s interactive turquoise blue Intracoastal Waterway,  and further south to North Palm Beach’s canals.

To connect with all the boaters, and plan get togethers and have safe adventures on the water, comprehensive knowledge of boating and watercraft safety is a must!   Understanding basic boating instructions help you improve your boating skills and become a better and more prepared skipper.  Consider brushing on your boating education. Some things might have changed since you have last checked. Currently available is a boating basics…

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GOLF AND WATERFRONT RESIDENCES AVAILABLE in ADMIRALS COVE

Admirals Cove is the award-winning country club hidden away in Jupiter, Florida.  It stands alone as the preeminent golfing and yachting country club community in the area.  The Admirals Cove Marina offers a full service 72-slip marina, tennis facilities, fitness center, spa, salon and private banking. 

Golfing is a stronghold activity at Admirals Cove. Magnificent homes can be either on stunning fairway vistas or impressive waterfront view.  A club cottage for the seasonal golfer down for the winter is a perfect option.  A waterfront Old World Mediterranean inspired sprawling estate for a young growing family, near the end of a cul-de-sac is ideal. 

The Club at Admirals Cove allows a homeowner the luxuriousness of feeling as if they are on a…

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A COOL $26.7 MILLION BUYS…

You would be hard pressed to find people who do not enjoy living in South Florida.  With our proximity to the beaches, international destinations, the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Islands as neighbors, it is tough to find a better location to find a perfect home.   South Florida offers a multitude of options from oceanfront mansion to beach bungalows.  Browse our website and consider the diverse tastes of many.
 
Ideally situated 20 miles north of world renowned Palm Beach is serene Jupiter Island, located in Hobe Sound between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway.  The community has been named the most affluent in the United States.  The island is known for its unspoiled natural beauty and utmost privacy.  Direct oceanfront…

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EVERYONE IS IRISH ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY…

Time to get your shenanigans on!  The inaugural “ShamRock Fest” is from 6pm to 11pm Saturday at Gazebo Park in downtown Stuart.  Dance and jig to live music by Uproot Hootenanny and enjoy green beer, traditional Irish food, dancers, and bagpipers.  A king and queen will be crowned for looking the “luckiest”.  Proceeds from the event will benefit the families of the fallen soldiers through the Moustache March for Military organization.  Tickets are $5.00.  Please call 772-284-3007 for more information visit http//KaleidoMinds.com.  Kids under 12 get in free.

Downtown Jensen Beach is about to be shaken up with Gaelic fun. Festivities run from 11:00am to 7pm. A puppy parade begins at 3pm with canine friends dressed in all things green and shamrocks. Join the…

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TOGETHER WE KEEP OUR BEACHES BEAUTIFUL

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO DO A GOOD DEED!  It is time for the monthly beach clean-up…Please join Lynne Wells and her group of Blue Friends Society on Saturday, March 16th, 2013 at 8:00am – 9:00am at the back gate of the Loggerhead Marinelife Center.  This is a perfect opportunity to keep our beautiful Juno beaches and ocean environments clean.  The clean-up lasts one hour and it is open to everyone who is interested.  Following the one hour clean up, volunteers are invited to join for a light refreshments sponsored by Whole Foods Market in Palm Beach Gardens. Please help keep the beach that the turtles call “home” free from liter and debris.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center, located in Juno Beach, is one of 12 sea turtle rehabilitation facilities in the state of…

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BURT REYNOLDS RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHEIVEMENT AWARD

Photo Courtesy of the Palm Beach Post The historic Lake Worth Playhouse Honors iconic Burt Reynolds with the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award. On the commemoration of the playhouses 60th anniversary, Burt Reynolds returned to the stage where his acting career began.  He was just a college student when he started acting in plays, which included performances at the historic playhouse on Lake Avenue in Lake Worth.
 
The stage of the historic Lake Worth Playhouse was transformed into a formal dining room on Saturday, February 9, 2013 for the diamond jubilee anniversary. Sitting at the head of the table, happily entertaining guests was Palm Beach County resident and entertainment legend Burt Reynolds.
Reynolds, the charismatic Tequesta resident, was…

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DON’T FORGET… “SPRING FORWARD”…DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME 2013

It is almost springtime, and since 1918, it is that time of year when we lose that one hour of sleep. 

Daylight Savings Time kicks in this weekend on SUNDAY, MARCH 10th, 2013 at 2:00am.

It sounds so cheery and uplifting, “spring forward”,  but why is everyone so irritable?  It is only one little hour.  Did you know that Hawaii does not observe Daylight Savings Time?  Nor does every part of Arizona – the Navajo Nation does not observe daylight savings time.  U.S. overseas territories of Puerto Rico, America Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands also do not observe daylight savings time.

You could just blame it on Benjamin Franklin.  He suggested it back in 1784 in an effort to save on candles.   It wasn't until 1918…

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ADMIRALS COVE WELCOMES GUEST SPEAKERS FROM ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

The Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University is a premiere, research medical school dedicated to biomedical investigative studies and procurement of ethical and compassionate scientists and physicians.  Inspired by their namesake, the university “welcomes students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds who strive to enhance human health in the community and beyond.”  Education is the heart of Einstein’s undertaking although they are a leader in biomedical research.  During 2012, Einstein faculty received nearly $160 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health.  

Karen and David Mandelbaum and Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University invite members to a join in the discussion “Look to the Future:…

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