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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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FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2013!

The Palm Beach Gardens Police Foundation is bringing back their annual Food and Wine Festival to Legacy Place in Palm Beach Gardens! The evening will be filled with wonderful food, wine pairings, an atmosphere of friendly people and flowing music. The wine comes from vineyards around the world and the best local restaurants in the area bring the food.  

“We are thrilled to once again bring what has grown into a much anticipated event to Palm Beach Gardens,” said Mary Lou Fogarty, Legacy Place property manager. “This has become a signature event and one that supports a very worthwhile cause.” The proceeds benefit the American Lung Association’s educational programs and services. The Food and Wine Festival has been very successful in raising tremendous…

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LARGEST PRIVATE YACHT IN THE WORLD IS LAUNCHED

YES, PRIVATE!  Its name is “Azzam” and at 590 feet long, it has officially bumped Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s (owner of popular English soccer team Chelsea Football Club) yacht, the 536 foot “Eclipse” from its number one ranking.  German yacht builder, Lurssen, launched the super-yacht days ago, from a shipyard in Bremen, Germany and it is now the prevailing motor yacht in the world.

No comment as to the ownership of the vessel, reports speculate that the owner is likely a member of the Saudi royal family.  The name “Azzam”, which mean “dedication” in Arabic, serves as a clue to the boat’s ownership.  The buyer gave a brief description of what they wanted which was “to build a large luxury yacht with innovative and timeless design that would be…

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Town of Jupiter to Host Bus Trip to Miami Heat Playoff Game

The Miami Heat are getting ready to make another playoff run this year in hopes of successfully defending their NBA Championship and the town of Jupiter wants you to get in on the fun.

The town is sponsoring a bus trip to see Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, and the rest of the Miami Heat compete in Game 1 of the NBA's Eastern Conference Playoffs. Cost of the event is $60 for Jupiter residents and $81 for non Jupiter residents and will include your game ticket, round-trip bus transportation, and light snacks.

The time and date of the game are pending and will be announced when the playoff schedule is released. To purchase tickets to watch the Miami Heat in action with your fellow South Florida residents call the Jupiter Community Center at (561) 741-2400 or…

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THE “BEACH PARTY” WILL NEVER BE THE SAME…

Annette Funicello, who won America’s heart as a 12 year old in Mickey Mouse ears in the original Mickey Mouse Club and star of numerous “beach party” films in the 1960’s,  has died.   Funicello, who was 70, passed away “peacefully from complications due to multiple sclerosis, a disease she battled for over 25 years” according to a Disney statement.

Walt Disney personally discovered Annette, while she was dancing lead in a production of “Swan Lake” in Burbank, CA and she was the last of the 24 cast members chosen for “The Mickey Mouse Club”.  Funicello quickly became one of the most popular Mouseketeers and in 1992, she was inducted as a Disney Legend.

The most enduring images of Funicello may be of her in a swimsuit in the slightly spicy beach party movies…

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FIND YOUR WAY INTO THE WINNER’S CIRCLE!

This May is the 14th annual Mike Schmidt & HMY Winner’s Circle Invitational. The tournament has made a splash for years bringing in big fish and big money for charity.  Brought to us by hall of fame baseball star, Mike Schmidt and HMY Yachts. Some of the other underwriters for Winner’s Circle Charities include: the Cleveland Clinic of Florida and the Marine Industry Education Foundation, a maritime academy, which trains students for furture boating-careers. 

These generous chairmen united their love for angling and passion to fight cystic fibrosis. This is the 14th annual Winner’s Circle. After so many successful years this foundation has raised almost $2 million to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 

ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT: 

The Winner’s Circle…

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CELEBRITY DIET TIPS…DROP LBS…BEACH READY FAST

Follow these simple celebrity diet tips and drop pounds in a week!  Be swimsuit ready fast!

Living in beautiful South Florida everyone enjoys looking and feeling his or her best.  Whether you live on Singer Island and wake every morning to a spectacular sunrise on the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, enjoy a relaxing, rendezvous on the Loxahatchee River, or something invigorating on the Intracoastal Waterway in between - being in your best shape possible might be something that interests you.  Check out www.doctor.oz as he busts five popular diet myths.

Tip One – Be sure to eat every few hours throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Include a few healthy snacks to keep your appetite in check.  Consider monitoring your hunger by measuring your…

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April 2 Is World Autism Awareness Day

Every year on April 2nd hundreds of organizations from around the world take part in World Autism Awareness Day. Land marks from Jupiter's lighthouse to Paris's Eiffel Tower will light up blue in honor of those with autisum. It is a day of celebration and merriment for families and foundations all over the globe. Unique fundraising and awareness raising events take place during this time. 

One in 88 American children have a form of autism. This rate is higher than those diagnosed with juvenile diabetes and cancer combined, according to a study by the United Nations (UN). The secretary general of the UN stated that autism is not “limited to a single region or country, it is a world-wide challenge that requires global action.” 

By getting involved in…

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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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