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President Obama to play the Floridian Club This Weekend

President Barak Obama will be spending some time in Palm Beach County this weekend and like many others who come and visit the area will look to get a round of golf in. People from all over the world come to South Florida to play our beautiful courses and the President of the United States is no different.

The President is expected to play the Tom Fazio designed course at the Floridian Golf Club in Palm City. The par 72 course was opened in 1996 and originally designed by Jupiter Island resident and former PGA Tour pro Gary Player. It was redesigned and reconstructed by Fazio in 2011 and features a Butch Harmon School of Golf on the grounds. It is considered to the one of the country’s premier golf clubs. President Obama won’t just be playing a round of…

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Tiger and Rory commit to playing Honda Classic

The Honda Classic got a big boost in player notoriety as local residents Rory Mcllory and Tiger Woods both committed to playing in the event held at PGA National.

Ranked number one and two in the world respectively, Mcllroy and Woods join a high profile field featuring other local residents such as Lee Westwood (Old Palm Resident), Rickie Fowler, Dustin Johnson, Keegan Bradley (Loxahatchee river residents), and many other of the top names on the PGA tour.

Last year, Woods and Mcllroy battled it out on the final day as Woods shot an eight-under 62 including an eagle on 18 but came up two shots shy of the victory.

Tiger Woods released a statement on his website announcing his return to the Honda Classic. “I’m excited to be playing in The Honda…

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Breaking News: Donald Trump Buys Ritz-Carlton in Jupiter

Palm Beach resident, Celebrity Apprentice star and former Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump signed the contract Nov. 15 on The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa in Jupiter.

The deal, in the works for months, is the business mogul’s first foray into northern Palm Beach County. Trump  famously owns The Mar-a-Lago Club, a gorgeous piece of Palm Beach property that spans the width of the island, as well as Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. In June, he acquired the iconic Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami -- home of the legendary “Blue Monster” links.

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa in Jupiter offers 215 acres of pristine golf-course real estate, as well as Jupiter homes for sale that range from more than $1 million to more than $4…

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Jupiter: A Hotspot for The World's Best Golfers!

TIGER WOODS, ROBERT ALLENBY, and KEEGAN BRADLEY…

ALL LIVE HERE

 JUPITER, FLORIDA

When trying to decide where to live in Florida it really isn’t that difficult of a decision.   Consider that people who can afford to live anywhere in the world decide on Jupiter, Florida to call home!  The list of notable celebrities is a very long list including professional golfers to world renowned performers, and everyone successful in between.  

They have discovered the realties of living in Southeast Florida include over 1,250 golf courses in Florida, that’s more than any other state.   There are over 100 major hotels and resorts to serve them.  Many of Florida’s top golf courses are ranked among the best in the world and maintained to championship…

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A Great Success: The BallenIsles Junior Cup 2012!

The Junior Cup 2012 took place this past weekend in the renowned BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The Junior Cup showcased the future generations of golf’s rising stars. The male and female, superstar golfers enjoyed a weekend of golf and some good competition, beginning July 19-22. The tournament took place at the BallenIsles east course where some of the golf’s most legendary players made history. Legends such as Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead and Julius Boros have won PGA Championships on this course! 

The Junior Tour was comprised of 36, talented junior golfers. July 19th was deemed the “demo day” and boasted the phenomenal sponsors of the event: Cleveland Golf, Srixon and the Scholarship for Athletes Foundation. At the demo,…

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Frenchman’s Reserve Venue of ‘You Go Girl’ Charity Event

The fifth-annual “You Go Girl” trade show for charity took place at Frenchman’s Reserve in Palm Beach Gardens (below) and featured more than 50 exhibitors who offered everything from massages and health screenings, to snacks and tea tasting.

Live music was provided by Gyorgy Lakatos (above), and a raffle and a silent auction helped raise funds for the Ella Millbank Foshay Cancer Treatment Center at Jupiter Medical Center. Staff members at the country club were accommodating and supportive of the event, as were the residents and owners of Frenchman’s Reserve real estate, many of whom attended the event.

Goody bags were handed out to the first 250 through the door.

You Go Girl is a nonprofit organization that helps empower women to nurture their…

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Lost Lake’s Front Entrance Sets Tone for Residential Community

Beautiful homes, a serene golf course and a quiet location in Martin County make Lost Lake real estate a great investment.

The residential community of Hobe Sound homes for sale is great for families, lovers of golf and retirees. It’s close to downtown Stuart, an area that has a plethora of shopping, dining and entertainment options, as well as the South Florida’s beautiful beaches.

Some of the homes are lakefront; others face the fairways. Among the interior appointments are Cathedral ceilings, tile flooring and upgraded kitchens. Outside, there are decorative driveways, tropical landscaping and screened-in patios and hurricane shutters.

The entrance to Lost Lake is stately and distinguished and features a stone-studded structure at the security gate.

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North Palm Beach Village Great for Family Living

The desirable community called North Palm Beach Village includes hundreds of waterfront and golf-course homes along the Intracoastal Waterway minutes from the beach.

Among the North Palm Beach Village homes for sale are old-Florida, ranch-built residences, two-story single families, custom estates and golf villas. Mature oak trees, well-maintained swails and winding sidewalks make the community great for family living.

Nearby is the North Palm Beach Country Club, which features a beautiful golf course, a competitive swimming pool with diving platforms, a restaurant and a bar and lots of community activities. The shopping is abundant, the dining is superb and the U.S. Highway 1 and PGA Boulevard corridors are filled with stores and services.

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Five Models To Choose From at Porto Vecchio

The Mediterranean-tinged subdivision of Porto Vecchio in Mirasol comprises 135 lovely Palm Beach Gardens homes with modern features, amenities and appointments.

Among the features in the Mirasol golf homes are custom cabinetry, granite countertops, state-of-the-art appliances, wood floors, crown molding, French doors, marble vanities in the master bathroom and California closets in the master bedroom.

The different models -- Altessa, Bardini I, Bardini II, Chateau I and Chateau II -- soar to more than 3,300 square feet and offer glimpses of the fourth hole and all of its flora and fauna. Owners of the Mirasol homes can take advantage of the grandiose Mirasol clubhouse, which offers a variety of entertainment, recreation and dining options amid a lush…

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Tiger Woods | Home Sweet Home on Jupiter Island

Tiger Woods, whose resurgence on the PGA Tour manifested itself on the final day of The Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, has called South Florida home for about a year.

The famous duffer lives in a brand-new, custom-built mansion on Jupiter Island – complete with a 3.5-acre, four-hole practice facility in the back yard. The $54.5 million piece of property spans the narrow island and encompasses 12 acres.
Woods finished in second place at The Honda Classic at 10-under par and shot a personal best of 62 in the fourth round. Fellow Jupiter resident Tom Gillis tied Woods, and the two split the second-place purse.

Jupiter Island ranks among the most affluent communities in the United States and stands out for its beautiful beaches and small-town charm.…

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