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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.

Al Capone is said to have built the original home on the property in 1923. Capone was Brooklyn born and he ruled the streets of Chicago.  Capone mostly hung out in Miami, but he did not particularly like it there.  A news report places Capone in Palm Beach County in 1930.  At the time, West…

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Tiger Woods finished in a tie for last place in his return to competitive golf after a four month absence but found plenty of reasons to be optomistic heading into 2015.

For starters, Woods was able to tee it up for the first time since the PGA Championship in August and play four consecutive rounds. You have to go all the way back to the Open Championship in July to find the last time he played all four rounds in a golf tournament.

In addition, he had four days worth of opportunites to work on his swing changes in compeition that he had made since parting ways with Sean Foley and bringing on consultant Chris Como.

"I made some progress," Woods said. "I hadn't played in four months and I'm in absolutely no pain, which is nice. To be able to go…

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Harbourside Free Concert “Country for the Holidays” and Fireworks on Friday

Day two of the grand opening celebration of Harbourside is marked with a FREE holiday concert.  “Country for the Holidays” will feature fireworks at 6:00 p.m. followed by Palm Beach County’s very own country singer, Brooke Eden. Other musical acts on tap are Josh Thompson, Eric Paslay and Rodney Atkins. For more information, please visit Harbourside Place.

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens’ Festival of Trees on Saturday

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens‘ annual event, in which local artists and organizations decorate a forest full of Christmas trees, gets glowing Saturday from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., and continues nightly through Dec. 13. The gardens are at 2051 S. Flagler Dr. in West…

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One way for Florida residents to support sea turtle conservation is to purchase a sea turtle specialty license plate. Proceeds from the specialty license plates help fund the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Marine Turtle Protection Program.

Florida is a key location for endangered and threatened sea turtles of the world.  Sea turtles nest on our Florida shores and forage for food in our estuaries. Five species of turtles are found nesting on Florida beaches and protected by Florida state statutes.  Illegal harvesting, habitat encroachment, pollution, and hazardous boating are some of the things sea turtles fight to survive.

If you ever encounter an injured or dead sea turtle, please report it to Florida Fish and Wildlife…

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Palm Beach Opera will present Opera @ The Waterfront. This is a free outdoor community concert at the Meyer Amphitheater in downtown West Palm Beach on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 2:00 PM.  The concert will feature opera arias and ensembles performed by Palm Beach Opera soloists along with Palm Beach Opera Orchestra and Chorus.

Bring a blanket and a picnic basket and “enjoy opera’s most recognizable arias and ensembles performed by the combined forces of international opera singers James Valenti and Michael Chioldi, the Palm Beach Young Artists,” and the critically acclaimed Palm Beach Opera Orchestra and chorus for a remarkable afternoon on the waterfront. 

The fully professional Palm Beach Opera produces a…

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Venus Williams the former number one world ranked tennis player, five-time Wimbledon titleholder, is also an interior designer. On the court, she is known for her strength, style and grace.  Well-respected developed Jorge Perez, Related Group, is building 172 apartments in Delray Beach. Mr. Perez has teamed up with Ms. Williams and her V-Starr design team to design the interior of the project. The two story buildings will be located on two parcels south of Atlantic between First and Fourth.  

Mr. Perez is an American real estate developer and author.  He has successfully built his reputation by building multifamily apartment across Miami and then by becoming one of the “most prolific high rise condo builders across the Southern United States.  He is…

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Delray Beach is a bustling community with award winning beaches, active downtown district, rich culture with vibrant gallery and art district.  Art shows, art fairs and festivals are commonly held in Downtown Delray. 

There is always something to do in Delray. Stroll down Downtown Delray the first Friday of every month and enjoy “Art Walk”.  “Art Walk” is a distinctive evening.  The sunset hour of this evening features “artist showings, jewelry, entertainment, receptions and more at over 14 fine art galleries in the Pineapple Grove District and along Atlantic Avenue.”  The art scene in Delray Beach is a bustling art district with almost 30 galleries and entertainment venues gathered among boutiques, cafes,…

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Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis is scheduled for November 21 – 23, 2014 at the Delray Beach Tennis Center, 201 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444.  The event features Pro Celebrity Tennis, the Classic Cocktail Part, Tennis with Chrissie and Friends, and the Pro-Celebrity Gala.

Last year, the 2013 Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic raised an amazing $600,000 dollars. Since 1989, Chris Evert's efforts have contributed over $21.2 million in an ongoing campaign against drug abuse and child neglect in Florida. With the help of loyal and generous sponsors, participating celebrities, legions of volunteers and a dedicated staff, Chris Evert continues to raise money to fund programs that ensure a bright future for at-risk children and…

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Within South Florida there are so many delightful places to dine, more specifically in Delray Beach, Florida; the area offers something for all and sundry along Atlantic Avenue and the beach. As one of the best places in South Florida and a nationally recognized restaurant and bar, Boston’s on the Beach has been serving residents and visitors for over 35 years. It’s like magic is in the air due to Boston’s on the Beach ability to attract and appeal, feed and entertain a largely diverse and assorted following.

Located on 40 South Ocean Boulevard in Delray Beach, Boston’s on the Beach restaurant has stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean coastline as well as a flawless setting to relish on music, sport games including the Bruins,  Patriots and Red Sox as well…

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 Lake Park Concert

Mark your calendars, for Saturday and Sunday, November 22-23, 2014, a two-day musical and seafood event will take place along the Intracoastal Waterway with great food, boundless music all day, and unique juried art vendors at Kelsey Park on the Intracoastal, 600 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Park, Florida. It is located south of North Palm Beach and just west of Singer Island.

Check out the Lake Park Seafood & Music Festival.  Headlining the “Friends feeding Friends” benefit at the concert, sponsored by 103.1 WIRK country radio station and Pirates Well, is Grammy winning Montgomery Gentry!  This southern duo is known for their “southern rock” influences and have collaborated with Toby Keith, Charlie Daniels and members of the Allman Brothers Band, among…

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