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A full library of multimedia, interactivity, and increased functionality are all part of the new redesigned World Golf Hall of Fame website that launched Monday. The new website offers a unique look into all 146 Hall of Fame members, including every induction ceremony since 1998.

Other added features include upgraded member pages where visitors can look through photos and videos from throughout their careers and even reach out via a “connect” tab. In addition to the upgraded member pages, the website also has a new database that allows visitors to the site to search by everything from name to induction year and even by the number of major championships the player won.

“This website is an exciting, important step forward for…

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Instead of the regular white lights, the Jupiter Lighthouse will be illuminated in blue spotlights this weekend.

The change to blue will be in honor of Lighthouse benefactor Joan Hudiburg. Hudiburg passed away on July 13. In addition to being a benefactor of the lighthouse, she was also the former Board Secretary for the Loxahatchee River Historical Society as well as a volunteer at the Jupiter Lighthouse.

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is located just west of the Jupiter Inlet where the Intracoastal meets the Loxahatchee River. Built in 1860, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places list in 1973. Today it serves as a museum and offers daily tours.

For more information on the Jupiter Lighthouse, visit www.jupiterlighthouse.org

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West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio announced on Thursday that the West Palm Beach Golf Course will shut down its clubhouse by the end of the weekend.

The announcement came only a few days after residents and the city considered spending money to fix up the aging, existing clubhouse. The current building, which was built around 1947, leaks and has problems with lead, termite, and asbestos.

Golf operations will immediately be moved to a trailer and restrooms will be available in the golf cart garage. The Bradley’s Hole-in-One restaurant will close down, however Bradley’s will still be allowed to operate a snack cart.

No announcement has been made on when or if a new clubhouse will be built.

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This Saturday night, Roger Dean Stadium in Abaoca will be hosting a Tiki Bash. Come on out with your flip flops and Hawaiian shirts for a night of island themed events and promotions.

Starting at 5:30pm baseball and non-baseball fans alike will be able to enjoy reggae music, steel drums, tropically themed promotions, specialty island drinks, cheeseburgers, and more as the stadium will be turned into an island oasis all while watching the host Palm Beach Cardinals take on the Bradenton Marauders.

After the game, fans can enjoy a performance by the Floridian Band on the concourse level. Gates open at 5:30pm with first pitch taking place at 6:35pm. Tickets for the night are $8.50 for adults and $6.50 for children and seniors.

VIP packages are also available…

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The International Tennis Federation's Seniors World Championships will be coming to Palm Beach County next spring with four of the eight venues located in Palm Beach Gardens. Final agreements have not been signed yet for the two week tournament, but the website for the International Tennis Federation notes that tennis clubs in Palm Beach Gardens are confirmed venues.

Scheduled for April 21 through May 4 2014, the tournament will bring about 1,600 players from 38 countries to Palm Beach County and is expected to generate as much as $2.5 million is economic activity for the county. In addition to the financial benefits, the tournament will attract international media coverage that would promote Palm Beach Gardens and Palm Beach County as a tennis…

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The East Coure driving range at Admirals Cove will re-open this Saturday, August 17th with some new hours and policies.

The driving range will be open every day from 9am to 5pm and will be restricted to mats only. Hitting off the turf areas is strictly prohibited. In addition, the chipping green, putting green, and the east course itself is till off limits to all players until the scheduled re-opening date.

The East Course has been closed for repairs and maintenance and is scheduled to re-open on August 26. For more information on property listings in Admirals Cove, contact Rob Thomson and the rest of the Admirals Cove team at (561) 743-0344 or acteam@wfpcc.com.

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A new equestrian trail will be opening on Saturday in Jupiter Farms at 9am. The one mile trail will link Riverbend Park and Jupiter Farms Road.

Open to horseback riders from sunrise to sunset, the trail will have free access at Jupiter Farms road approximately a half-mile south of Indiantown Road. A ceremony is scheduled for Saturday morning at the equestrian staging area in Riverbend Park. The ceremony is free and open to the public.

Jupiter Farms is one of the largest equestrian areas in South Florida and feature several horse trails and equestrian parks. For more information on the new horse trail and the opening ceremony visit pbcparks.com.

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After conducting the 2012 event without a title sponsor, the World Challenge has finally found one. Northwestern Mutual has signed on as the title sponsor of the event that is run by the Tiger Woods Foundation. The limited field event will be held December 5-8 at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, California.

Also announced Wednesday were the commitments from some of the top golfers in the world including Jupiter Island resident and tournament host Tiger Woods and Palm Beach Gardens resident Rory Mcllroy. They along with defending champion Graeme McDowell will make up part of the 18-man field.

"Northwestern Mutual has been an excellent partner over the years, and we are pleased they will be the title sponsor of…

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Football season is right around the corner and the town of Jupiter is making preparations to take fans to one of this year’s Miami Dolphins game.

The town is sponsoring a bus trip to see the Miami Dolphins take on the division rival New England Patriots on December 15 at Sun Life Stadium. Kickoff for the game is at 1pm with the bus leaving the community center on North Military Trail at 9:30am.

The cost of the trip is $130 for Jupiter residents and $160 for nonresidents and includes the game ticket, round trip coach bus transportation, and pregame tailgate refreshments.

To purchase tickets to watch the Miami Dolphins in action with your fellow South Florida residents call the Jupiter Community Center at (561) 741-2400 or…

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Nearly 600 water skiers from 42 states will descend upon West Palm Beach starting Tuesday for the 71st GOODE Water Ski National Championships.

Sponsored by the nonprofit group USA Water Ski, the GOODE Water Ski National Championships is billed as the largest water ski tournament in the world and will have athletes competing for national titles in slalom, tricks, and jumping.

This year will mark the 13th time that Okeeheelee Park will host the event due in large part to its five lakes. It has also been held in Illinois, California, and Texas.

Taking place Tuesday through Saturday, the five day event is free and open to the public. For more information on the GOODE Water Ski National Championships, visit www.usawaterski.org.

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