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JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER receives $15 MILLION GIFT

Jupiter Medical Center announced it has received its largest ever donation! The $15 million gift was from the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation and the Lawrence J. and Florence A. De George Charitable Trust.  The donation will allow the Jupiter-based nonprofit hospital to develop pediatric services in a partnership with Miami Children’s Hospital.

Doctors at Miami Children's Hospital have been using “telehealth technology” to consult on patient care at Jupiter Medical Center for over a year. It is anticipated that the pediatric unit should be open by the end of 2015. The first phase will be a 12-bed pediatric unit at Jupiter Medical Center featuring an operating suite, a playroom and a “Bear's Den” for resting.

Jack Nicklaus and his wife…

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Golf Continues To Thrive in Florida

Golf has always been a staple and draw to the state of Florida. The year round sun and weather, plus the sprawling landscape has made it the perfect destination for golfers around the world for centuries. Routinely, Florida has been called the capital of the golf world. And if Florida really is that capital, well then the capital is thriving more now than arguably any time in the past.

A recent study shows that the game of golf has an $8.2 billion economic impact in Florida. That's more than amusement and theme parks like Disney, Epcot, Universal, and Bush Gardens (they bring in $5.4 billion annually), as well as medical equipment and supplies manufacturing ($6.5 billion). When you consider the indirect and induced activity driven by golf, that…

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DELRAY BEACH OPEN…February 13 -22, 2015

South Florida welcomes the Delray Beach Open by The Venetian Las Vegas to Delray Beach February 13-22, 2015.  This 10 day ATP Champions Tour and ATP World Tour is televised internationally in over 125 countries and draws over 50,000 tennis enthusiasts as spectators.

Game, set match all begin with “love”.  “Love being the term for zero is one of the most celebrated puzzles in tennis,” said Ossian Shine, author of “The Language of Tennis.” Shine pointed to the game’s roots, 12th century France, a game called “real tennis”. The server would reportedly shout “tenez” — take heed, like “fore” in golf — which led to the sport’s name. “L’oeuf” means egg in French, and because an egg looks like a zero, some believe English mispronunciations changed the word…

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NEW REPORT suggests LIFESTYLE AND INVESTMENT are affected by LOCATION…SOUTH FLORIDA!

Wealth-X, the world’s leading “ultra-high net worth (UHNW defined as having a net worth of over $30 million) intelligence and prospecting firm with the largest collection of curated research” for the mega rich, noted in the recently released  “Global Luxury Residential Real Estate Report 2015” that nearly $3 trillion of the world’s private wealth is held in owner occupied residential properties.  The report also forecasts “an ongoing shift in the wealth creation cycle from the West to the East.”  Main hubs of luxury real estate are New York City, London and Hong Kong.

Luxury residential real estate is a core component of the high net worth market.  Lifestyle and investment are affected by location.  According to Forbes annual list of richest…

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UNIQUE WATERFRONT CULTURAL EXPERIENCE at INDIA FEST 2015

The Palm Beach India Association will present the 12th Annual India Fest on February 21, between 11:00 am - 10:00pm, at downtown West Palm Beach on the waterfront.  Enjoy the cultural diversity and abundance of India’s rich heritage at Meyer Amphitheater, 105 Evernia Street, West Palm Beach. 

India is a country of “bewilderingly, great diversities”.  Since the ancient ages, India has been known all around the globe for its numerous wonders. Varied landscapes, cuisines, religions and cultures add to the marvel of India.  India is home to wondrous people, spirituality, yoga, mountains, rivers, deserts and natural healing.

This leading cultural event draws over 14,000 people from South Florida.  The festival is FREE and features authentic cuisine,…

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RESEARCHERS suggest CHOCOLATE is “BETTER THAN BEING in LOVE”

All you need is love, especially so close to Valentine’s Day.  However, a little chocolate cannot hurt; it may even help you feel better!

For years, scientists have been trying to unwrap the mystery of chocolate.  What makes it so irresistible? Is it the cocoa beans, caffeine, sugar or any of the hundreds of combinations that raise our spirits and libido? 

Scientists at Cambridge University have conducted MRI’s of the brain and concluded a rather modest explanation.  Neuroscientist, Adrian Owen, of Cambridge University‘s Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre said, “The scientific data suggests that the mood enhancing effects of chocolate do not appear to affect the brain via a direct biological action.”   Scientists concluded that chocolate is linked to…

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CULTURAL COUNCIL of PALM BEACH COUNTY…Things to do

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County is a private, non-profit corporation “that provides a diverse array of arts and culture related programs”.  The council was founded over 35 years ago through the vision and leadership of Alexander Dreyfoos.  Dreyfoos, a successful businessman, inventor, and arts activist believed in the value of arts and culture.

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County is Palm Beach County’s officially designated agency for cultural development.  The Council is instrumental in supporting and celebrating the artistic and cultural community in one of Florida’s largest and most diverse counties. 

Take the opportunity to explore local culture. Jupiter, ranked as one of Coastal Magazines “Happiest Seaside Towns” is rich with…

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FRIENDS OF JUPITER BEACH CLEANUP

Local non-profit organization “Friends of Jupiter Beach” has been organizing beach cleanups on the first Saturday of every month for over 10 years.  Initially, the clean ups began with a handful of volunteers interested in keeping the beach clean of debris and waste.  Today, the “project has evolved into a significant force for environmental care of our environment.” 

Every month an average over 200 volunteers help, remove almost 500 pounds of debris within a 2 and ½-mile stretch of Jupiter beach and the Jupiter Inlet.  This environmental preservation project is partnered up with Rapid Removal Services to haul away recyclables.  

Join the volunteers on the next cleanup scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2015, beginning at 8:00am-10:00am.…

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ROB THOMSON of WATERFRONT PROPERTIES attends WHO'S WHO in LUXURY REAL ESTATE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

The 9th Annual Luxury Real Estate International Symposium was held Tuesday, January 20th through Thursday, January 22nd in Venice, Italy.  Rob Thomson, owner and Managing Partner of Waterfront Properties and Club Communities, attended the conference of top real estate brokers from around the globe.  The symposium allows the most prominent global luxury brokers, nationally and internationally, to discuss current real estate trends affecting high net worth demographics.

The event brought together the “best real estate brokers from all across the United States, Europe and Australia to discuss international real estate trends, digital marketing ideas and insight on pleasing clients in regards to marketing, negotiating and concierge service and more.” …

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SOUTH JUPITER PARK in ABACOA to ADD $4 MILLION BUILDING

South Jupiter Park is a public park found in the beautiful, residential community of Abacoa. The park has long been a favorite to residents and their kids in the neighborhood as well as non-residents of Abacoa. Currently, the park features a number of lighted courts, fields and other athletic facilities with some restrooms and parking, but now the Town of Jupiter will be adding a new building to make the park complete. 

The $4 million building will span 4,200 square feet and house offices, storage space and a concession stand for park guests. About 14 acres of land has been cleared next to the new building to extend the reaches of the park. The new South Jupiter Park building will be located near Independence Middle School adjacent to Fredrick Small…

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