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Waterfront Properties Own Abraham Kamor Wins Member-Guest Tennis Event at Admiral's Cove

Waterfront Properties and Club Communities own Abraham Kamor won the member-guest Tennis Championship at Admirals Cove. Competing with his partner Matt Weague, the two won the championship this past weekend. The tournament consisted of 20 teams of Admirals Cove Tennis Club members and their guests.

There were three flights with the winners of each flight advancing to the semi-finals. Abraham and his partner Matt won their flight before winning their semi-final and championship matches.

For more information on this event, as well as other events that are held at Admirals Cove throughout the year, visit www.admiralscove.net.

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GANGSTER HIDEOUT to BURT REYNOLDS RANCH to ???

The property located at 16133 Jupiter Farms Road in Jupiter has a long history.  It is rumored to have been a gangster hideout in the 1920’s and was owned by legendary actor Burt Reynolds in the 1980’s.  Notorious gangster Al Capone built the original home on the property in 1923.  Reynolds owned the ranch for years and shot scenes from the immensely successful “Smokey and the Bandit” movie, as well as scenes from the television series “B.L. Stryker” there.  He also married television actress Loni Anderson at the chapel on the grounds in 1988. In addition to the movie studio, the ranch also had a petting zoo!

The Palm Beach County School District bought the land for $3.8 million in 1999.  For the past ten years, the property has been a “much hoped…

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Adam Scott Wins First Major Championship

An Australian golfer had never won the Masters. That was until this past weekend, when Adam Scott ended two streaks. Scott won his first major championship in his 48th attempt and brought his native country of Australia its first ever green jacket.

Scott wins in Playoff- Scott defeated Angel Cabrera in the second playoff hole on Sunday to get that first major championship that had seem to escape him over the past few years. After both Scott and Cabrera pared the first playoff hole, the moved to the 10th hole for the second. The same hole that brought us the famous Bubba Watson shot out of the trees last year didn’t bring quite the drama this year, but did end the tournament. Both players hit their approach shot to within 15 feet of the hole and while…

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Third Annual Caring Fore Cadets Charity Golf Tournament To Be Held At PGA National

PGA National Resort and Spa will play host to the 3rd Annual Caring Fore Cadets Charity Golf Tournament on April 27. The tournament will be held on the newly re-opened Jim Fazio designed Fazio course.

The event, put on by The West Point Parent Club of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast, is put on to help raise money for area military cadets attending the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. The group raises money to help support the cadets through care packages, birthday gift cards, send-off picnics, and annual cadet activities.

The West Point Parent Club of the Palm Beaches' mission is to provide assistance, encouragement and support to the U.S. Military Academy cadets in a service area that spans from Vero Beach to Boca Raton. Currently the…

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Medalist Golf Club to Host Hanley Center Golf Classic

The Medalist Golf Club will be hosting the 2013 Hanley Center Golf Classic on Monday, April 15. The Hanley Center Golf Classic is one of only a select number of tournaments that are held at Medalist Golf Club.

The Hanley Center is one of the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit addiction treatment centers in the country. They focus on a 12-step recovery program with a powerful clinical component. The Hanley Center is known for its gender and age specific addiction treatment and is specialized for adolescents, young adults, older adults, families, as well as instances of relapse. Recently the Hanley Center has created new treatment groups for baby boomers and senior citizens.

Entry for the Hanley Center 2013 Golf Classic is $1000 and will include…

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LPGA Tour’s Stacy Lewis Climbs to #1 in World Golf Ranking

Just like her fellow Medalist Club member Tiger Woods, LPGA Tour golfer Stacy Lewis is on top. After winning tournaments in two of the last three weeks and finishing ninth last week, Lewis takes the top spot in the Rolex Rankings for the first time in her career, just in time for the season’s first major.

Two years ago, the Palm Beach Gardens resident got her first professional win on tour at the Kraft Nabisco Championship. Since that victory, Lewis has won six more times on tour (including twice already this year) and won Player of the Year honors in 2012.

Lewis is only the second American since 2006 to be ranked number one in the world thanks to her run of four top ten finishes in five events. Going into this week, Lewis leads the tour in eleven…

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SAIL AWAY ON THE KENNEDY'S PRESIDENTIAL CRUISER

Take a dip into great American history aboard the Honey Fitz and you are sure to be amazed. The dreamy aura of the ship provides for a romantic journey down memory lane. Once enjoyed by the Kennedy’s and now enjoyed by many, the Honey Fitz is a must see!

Resting in her West Palm Beach harbor is the newly restored ship once made famous by the Kennedy's. The regal appearance of the boat will take you aback with its beautiful, wooden transom and the famous presidential seal on its smoke stack. The Honey Fitz is the presidential yacht John F. Kennedy made legendary, is an icon of the American dream and a true statement of class. Many a fun time were had with the Kennedy family on this charming vessel. 

Honey Fitz used to cruise the Intracoastal…

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Martin Downs Golf Club to Host Charity Golf Event

On Sunday, April 7th Martin Downs Golf Club in Palm City will host The Big Tournament. The event will benefit the Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties.

Entry for the event is $200 per players and includes cart fees, a raflle ticket, goodie bag, lunch, and two tickets to The Taste of Martin County event held on April 9th. The Taste of Martin County even will take place at Memorial Park in Stuart.

The golf event tees of at 8:30am and sponsorships are available ranging from $150 to $5,000. For more details on the event or to register for the event call Aleisha Coleman at (772) 678-7487 or visit their website at www.thebigtournament.com.

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Els For Autism to Host Second Annual Light It Up Blue Night

April 2nd is Autism Awareness Day and what a better way to acknowledge the day and help a worthy cause then at the Square Grouper Tiki Bar. Jupiter resident Ernie Els and the Els for Autism Foundation will be hosting its second annual Light it up Blue night at one of Jupiter’s premier spots.

Guests can enjoy all the beautiful views that the Square Grouper has to offer, including the Intracoastal Waterway and the Jupiter Lighthouse, which will be lit up blue for the evening’s event. Blue is the official color of Autism Awareness and the night will have a blue theme.

The suggested donation is $20 at the door and guests will receive an autism awareness pin and a drink ticket. In addition to the lovely Jupiter backdrop and festivities, the Els for Autism…

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Join in the Fun at the Lake Park Sunset Celebration!

The last Friday of the month in the charming town of Lake Park will be a Sunset Celebration. Each Friday, just south of North Palm Beach, during happy hour from 4-7pm at the Lake Park Harbor Marina off of Lake Shore Drive, you can come enjoy live music, local cuisine and beautiful art. Admission and parking are free so why wouldn’t you come visit this sunny, fun event?

It is great for people of all ages and is sure to have something for everyone! The Sunset Celebration has been a hit for locals and visitors alike. You will love the food, which is brought by a number of different restaurants from the area. There is a cash bar serving tasty margaritas and cold, tropical drinks. A wide variety of artists come out to display their goods from paintings,…

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