The Town of Jupiter and the Village of Tequesta are nestled between Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart. Both areas cater to the outdoor style, as they wrap around the Loxahatchee River and Intracoastal Waterway, which provide incomparable views to residents. For this reason, water sports and boating are abundant. Jupiter and Tequesta also offer their share of championship golf courses and pristine beaches frequented often under consistently sunny skies.

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Good news, and obvious to see with cranes in the air, that areas in Palm Beach County are starting to recover from a bit of a growth lull.  A population projection for Palm Beach County, which has 1.3 million residents, predicts a rise of nearly 10 percent by the end of the decade.

These population projections are a planning tool for local public agencies and not necessarily a forecast of future economic conditions.  It does indicate that based on the current zoning and land use allowances, the counties seven largest cities are projected to remain steady until 2035 as indicated by the University of Florida’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research.

Census figures show a steady increase in the number of people moving into Palm Beach County.  In particular,…

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A 352-pound female loggerhead sea turtle, who rehabilitated at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, returned to her rightful home this week.  Biologists from Inland Research Group discovered “Big Mama” in the St. Lucie Power Plant Intake Canal with an injury to her shell.  They contacted the staff at renowned marine life center for help.

Charles Manire, staff veterinarian and Director of Research & Rehabilitation is quoted as saying, “we are not sure where the wound originated, but it extends all the way down her coelomic cavity, which is close to her lung.”  

Upon reaching Loggerhead, “Big Mama” was nearly 50 pounds under weight and may have recently nested.  They found that she was carrying eggs via an…

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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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A marketing survey released last year showed 45 percent of respondents would use PBIA most of the time if it had more direct flights, specifically to California and New York. The survey of the airports coverage area was done to identify “ways to stem the tide of passengers shifting to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando International airports.”  

The victory for PBIA, according to airport officials, was when American Airlines announced last Friday that it would add a nonstop flight to LAX. 

For the first three months, rates will be offered most non-holiday weeks at $294 round trip! If you are looking to get out of Jupiter...or come in from L.A., you can't beat the price of the ticket. Please visit American Airlines Flight Reservations.

American Airlines is receiving…

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If you are looking for a great way to indulge on all the ice cream you can eat, The Ultimate Gourmet Ice Cream Social is for you! The big tasting takes place at PGA National Resort & Spa, 400 Avenue of the Champions, in Palm Beach Gardens on August 17, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Food historians tell us the history of ice cream began with ancient flavored ices.  The Chinese are credited with creating the first ice creams as early as 3000 BC.   Marco Polo brought the tasty delicacy to Italy and often cited for introducing us to the first “iced creams”.  The ice creams we love today were concocted in Italy in the 17th century.

Many years ago, during the warm summer month’s people would put sweet cream, or freshly made warm custard in ice to cool. The…

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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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The Loxahatchee Club in Jupiter will host the Arrigo FIAT Classic August 24 and 25 as part of the Palm Beach County Golf Association Championship season.

Part of the 2013 PBCGA Championship Schedule that has seen stops at clubs such as PGA National and Frenchman's Reserve, the Arigo FIAT Classic is one of 18 events that local golfers will compete in leading up to the PBCGA Tour Championship at the end of the year.

Points will be distributed to the top 20 finishers in the event with 100 points going to the winner of the event. At the end of the year two awards will be given to the top point earners of the season at the Tour Championship.

The Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course at The Loxahatchee Club is often…

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Several changes and additions are coming to the Jupiter are over the next several months and year. The area of Jupiter Inlet Village that stretches from A1A and Jupiter Beach Road all the way north to the Jupiter Lighthouse will see several renovation projects and new additions over the next several years. Here is a look at what is happening in the area.

(2) US Highway 1 Drawbridge Restoration- The Florida Department of Transportation project will provide maintenance for the mechanical equipment, as well as restore the existing bridge house and add a pedestrian walkway. Construction is expected to begin on this project in 2015.

(3) Jupiter Inlet Restaurant (formerly Brix restaurant)- An…

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It is the scenery and the lifestyle that bring people here.  Ask any longtime resident what it is that makes this Jupiter/Juno beach area and you will get many different answers.  Condominiums with direct Atlantic Ocean views, year around perfect weather, and a relaxed lifestyle are just the tip of the "sand-berg".

The perfect winter, natural beauty and recreational activities along the Jupiter/Juno beaches keep seasonal snowbirds flocking home in the winter.  Avoiding the winter chill, they come to walk their dogs on the beach, ride a beach cruiser, surf or paddleboard.  Welcomed by the locals, one seasonal resident says she and her husband exercise daily along the beach.  “We have been walking this beach for seven years and have met the most delightful…

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