The latest update regarding Jupiter’s U.S. One bridge is that it may be postponed. The Jupiter U.S. One bridge may not close for replacement until 2023. 

The temporary detour for the bridge construction will begin in the spring of 2023 and will take approximately 20 months. Construction is scheduled to be complete in mid-2025. Click HERE for the complete article.

Start Date:
Summer 2021

Estimated Full Bridge Closure Start Date:
Spring 2023  

Estimated Project Completion Date:
Summer 2025 

Cost:
$136 million

For information concerning commercial ventures, please contact robert.hamman@svn.com, SPN Commercial Partners.

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The Coastal Center Florida Oceanographic  objective is to involve the community interested in marine life and coastline ecosystems by presenting interactive experiences which are encouraging and informative. Motivating the community to preserve the environment for the future. The Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center located in Martin County, on 57 acres of land between the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean

The employees and volunteers at the Coastal Center are passionate about what they do, they are bringing attention and care to the marine life. The touch tanks are very popular amongst the visitors. This is where sea urchins, horseshoe crabs and stingrays can be seen, touched and even fed. The sea turtle pavilion allows visitors to…

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Paddle board or kayak along cypress knees on the Loxahatchee River for a throw back in time to the early settlers’ days in Jupiter and Tequesta.  Take in the remarkable river scenery and the ecosystems that the Loxahatchee River supports including cypress knees. 

What is a cypress knee you ask? A cypress knee is a unique characteristic of a cypress tree forming above the roots. Their purpose is mysterious, and they are generally seen on trees growing in swamps. Some current theories say that they might help to “aerate the tree's roots, create a barrier to catch sediment and reduce erosion, assist in anchoring the tree in the soft and muddy soil, or any combination thereof”. 

The Loxahatchee River is one of the best ways to see Old Florida up…

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Floridians already knew that this is one of the best states to live in and now it has been confirmed by U.S. News & World Report!  Florida ranked No. 10 in U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of best states in the country. It also ranks among the top five states in education and among the top 10 states in the economy and fiscal stability categories. As a Florida resident, it is hard to believe that the beaches of Jupiter, nightlife in South Beach, and infamous Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, that Florida did not rank higher in the standings.

States were ranked in 71 metrics across eight main categories:

-        Health care

-        Education

-        Economics

-        Infrastructure

-        Opportunities

-        Fiscal stability

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When you think of South Florida, many expensive zip codes come to mind–Palm Beach, Jupiter Island, Star Island, Orchid Island and many more.  But is one of those areas the most costly zip code in Florida? 

Homeownership is the definitive symbol of achieving the “American Dream”. It is also the largest purchase most Americans will ever make. Naturally, home values are not uniform across the country, and in nearly every state, there is at least one ZIP code where the median home sale value is well above the national average.  

Housing prices are determined by supply and demand forces as well as what buyers are willing to pay and thusly influenced largely by what they are inclined to offer. Not shockingly, in places where the median home sale price…

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Save a life and adopt a real manatee. Manatees travel freely around Florida.  Manatees can be spotted throughout Southeast Florida’s rivers and coastal waters.  Manatees are Florida’s official state marine mammal. Save the Manatee Organization is an award-winning national nonprofit 501(c)(3) and membership-based organization established in 1981 by singer/songwriter, Jimmy Buffett, and former U.S. Senator, Bob Graham, when he was governor of Florida. Funds from the Club’s Adopt-A-Manatee program go toward efforts to help protect manatees and their habitat. Unlike other animal adoption programs, the manatees in our adoption programs are real, living manatees with known histories. The Save the Manatee Organizations mission is to protect manatees and…

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Beginning on the first of April 2021 stand up paddle boarding will be offered at MacArthur Beach State Park, 10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach.  The paddle boards and instruction will be provided by High Point Paddle Adventures at MacBeach. Depending on the season, you may see wildlife including manatees, dolphins, mullet, snook rays and a variety of birds. You do not have to be an expert to paddle the calm waters of the park's estuary. 

Learn of the beauty and abundant nature of the “Real Florida” via standup paddle board.  Be guided by experienced native Floridians who are certified, licensed, and insured. Whether you are a beginner trying to stand on the board and take your first strokes, or an experienced paddler looking to improve…

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As Americans are planning spring and summer vacations, many planning on visiting Palm Beach County, will be contemplating purchasing a new pair of sunglasses. The American Optometric Association (AOA) reminds buyers to be sure their favorite sunglasses provide quality protection from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays. You probably know that too much exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can cause sunburn and skin cancer. But did you know UV also can harm your eyes?

When you are performing your daily sun protection regimen, do not just stop at applying sunscreen. Make sure to wear UV-blocking sunglasses and a visor or brimmed hat to further shade your eyes from the sun. It is a simple step that can make a world of difference in your eye…

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Cruise on the bright Jupiter Intracoastal waterways while listening to island music and enjoying the beautiful scenery of the local area. Gather up some friends and family and have a good old time on the Jupiter and Tequesta waterfront. Hop on board one of the party boats of PonTiki Cruises of Jupiter. Imagine a floating event venue with live music, food, drinks, sun and fun.

PonTiki boats are a casual and a fun, unique way to provide the perfect scene for your special occasion, Sunday Fun Day or while visiting Florida. The vessel crew are safety trained and a well-informed team. They share interesting recounts about the area, people in the area, highlighting distinct landmarks, interesting things along the coastline and point out wildlife spotted…

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The "Sailfish Capital of the World" has lived up to its name again this year!  Stuart was named to the 2021 "Best Winter Fishing Destinations" nationwide, according to the blog FishingBooker. It was the only Florida city to make the list. FishingBooker is an online marketplace for booking yacht charters for recreational fishing.

The website hyped Stuart's sailfish season, saying people from all over the country should flock to the city during the winter season to test their fishing skills.  The reason Stuart is unique to other places on this coast is that the Gulf Stream comes very close to shore here and can be reached within 10 miles. For anglers, that means that you have a chance of reeling in a Sailfish on a four- or five-hour fishing trip! In…

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