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DuBOIS PARK EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION !

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Jupiter, Florida’s very own DuBois Park earns the national design award for facility design!  The National Association of County Parks and Recreation Officials named DuBois Park as the recipient of its 2012 “Recreation Facility Class II Award”.  The park is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department has just recently completed a five year effort to redevelop the 18 acre park.  The $6.2 million dollar redevelopment and renovation mission has added new features and restored older ones to pristine condition.

Dubois Park is the site of the Harry and Susan Dubois Pioneer Home.  It is the second oldest house standing in Palm Beach County.  The north county pioneer residence is constructed of…

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Admiral’s Cove Residents Have 2012 Art Show at Eissey Campus Theatre

Photographs and paintings made by Admiral’s Cove residents graced the walls of the Eissey Campus Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens this Spring as part of the Admiral’s Cove Art Exhibition.

The wide-ranging pieces of art, which include oil, acrylic, watercolor, sculpture and stained glass, all were created by the hands of homeowners. Gary Bard, a glass artist who produced the showcase, said the talent that thrives within the Admiral’s Cove real estate is astounding.

“We are always amazed at the talent in our community,” Bard said. “It seems to be better each year. Who knows, there may be a new Picasso in the group.”

The exhibition encourages residents to show off their creative side and has grown to 45 artists. The pieces are hung in the clubhouse…

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ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL DAY IN JUPITER…

Another beautiful day in paradise! The sun is glistening on the crystal blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean off the Jupiter, Florida’s white sand beaches.  Local fishermen are catching pompano right off the beach coastline as the sun rises colorfully over the horizon.  The colors of the early morning sunrises in Jupiter are enough to get most local artists out with easels and brushes. 

No need to leave your best friend at home.  Jupiter is home to one of the only dog friendly beaches in the State of Florida.  Dogs are allowed in the “non guarded” areas from Juno Beach to Jupiter.  It is requested that your pet is on a lease or under your voice command at all times, that you clean up after your pet, and that your pet is not bothering other beach-goers. …

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GHOST HAUNTS THE LOXAHATCHEE RIVER

The infamous Trapper Nelson’s ghost reportedly haunts the calm interior waters of the Loxahatchee River. Many years ago, in the 1930’s until the 1960’s, a gigantic man who stood almost six and a half feet tall, weighing 240 pounds, lived deep in uninhabited beauty of the Loxahatchee River and Jonathon Dickinson State Park. His given name was Vincent Nostokovich and was born in Trenton, New Jersey. This man was the modern day “Croc Hunter - Steve Irwin” and was described as the “wild man, of the Loxahatchee River”.

Trapper Nelson built his cabin and a zoo deep up the Loxahatchee River into the interior of the Northern Everglades. He was a hunter and only killed what he would eat. He caught so many creatures, like panthers and alligators; he…

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Boating Capital of The World! 55 Miles from Jupiter!

The islands of the Abaco’s are a small chain of islands found in the Bahamas. Together they are known as the “boating capital of the world!” these small islands are surrounded by warm, clear waters and white sandy shawls. Each island boasts its own style but they all fit into a charming colonial theme. The homes and resorts are colorful and quaint. The landscaping of the islands is lush, brimming with palm trees and shrubbery dotted with fiery, orange flowers.  You will be immersed in tropical wildlife. Beautiful birds call home to these islands, and the waters are teaming with life. Standing on the beaches of the Abaco’s you will see porpoises and turtles come up for a breath, starfish and sand dollars lay still in the shallow waters. 

Adventure…

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The Treasure Coast

    Jupiter, Florida is located at the southern most of the tip of the Treasure Coast.  Early in the 18th century several Spanish galleons shipwrecked off the coastline in the area known as Florida’s Treasure Coast.  In 1715, a fleet of 10 Spanish ships set sail from Havana, Cuba laden with treasure destined for Spain.   Three days into their voyage, nine of the 10 ships sunk off the coast of Florida in an atrocious storm– thus the name, the “Treasure Coast”.  Many of the ships were carrying unknown quantities of silver and gold. Some of the treasure has been recovered, yet some continues to wash up on the shores of the Treasure Coast.  
    But beyond silver and gold pieces, Jupiter, Florida offers many other treasures for residents and visitors –…

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$2 Million Donation to Fund Biomedical Research!

Today, Scripps was proud to announce and grateful to accept a $2million donation from the O’Keeffe Charitable Foundation. This generous donation will be funding a number of specialty research including programs for graduate students, programs for scientists and large research projects. 

The Jupiter Campus 

The Scripps Research Institute of Florida is located in Jupiter, Florida. Scripps is an incredible center for cutting-edge research for the biomedical, drug and technology development fields. The Scripps headquarters are located in La Jolla, California. It is revered for its state-of-the-art biomedical research facilities and incredible, ingenious researchers. The 350,000 square foot campus spreads out among 30 acres in Jupiter and boasts another…

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RISING HOME PRICE SIGNAL REBOUND

South Florida’s home prices rose 2.5 percent in March according to Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller price index.  Proof that the housing rebound has begun! Case-Shiller tracks the residential values of real estate in 20 metropolitan regions across America.  The index is published on the last Tuesday of each month and has a two month lag time.  

Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors said the housing recovery is under way.  He was quoted as saying,  “This the first time we’ve had back to back price increases from a year earlier since June and July of 2010 when the gains were less than one percent, we are looking for a modest overall prices gain of 1.0 to 2.0 percent, with stronger improvement in 2013.”  Dr. John…

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A Climb to the Top and a Visit to a Landmark--- The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse!

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The Jupiter Lighthouse is an iconic symbol of our charming, seaside town, Jupiter, Florida. If you have yet to climb the steps of the Lighthouse you should definitely add it to your list. 

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse has been a standing landmark since 1860. There is a waterfront museum that is features several buildings showcasing stories of old Florida. These stories focus on over 5,000 years of human habitation in and around the Jupiter Inlet and the Loxahatchee River. Many of the names of our towns come from the people who lived here way before us, from Pennock Point to the Village of Tequesta. Your tour will begin in the newly built (2012) Museum Gifts and Sweet Shop. You will walk along a brick-lined path to the…

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Palm Beach County Continues to Sizzle as a Top Destination for Living and Vacationing!

Last year, West Palm Beach was ranked as the fourth best destination for golf in the world! What’s more, is that West Palm Beach was ranked as the eleventh best place for summer vacation in the world from the U.S. News & World Report. These are some strong indicators for what is in store for this summer season in south Florida. The summer months in Florida are considered the off-season; the months of June, July and August are warm and a little bit quieter than the busy in-season. 

If you are looking for a great destination for a vacation during your summer, south Florida is perfect! You can enjoy all of the hotels at a discounted rate. The sun is shining and the ocean is warm. The president of the Palm Beach County Hotel & Lodging Association, Manny…

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