Situated nine miles north of West Palm Beach, the Village of North Palm Beach is a haven for boating, shopping, and dining. Because the Village is close to the Palm Beach Inlet, as well as to a host of marina facilities, North Palm Beach attracts fishermen and boaters, alike. Boasting 12,500 residents, North Palm Beach offers an elite selection of waterfront and Intracoastal properties.

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All you need is love, especially so close to Valentine’s Day.  However, a little chocolate cannot hurt; it may even help you feel better!

For years, scientists have been trying to unwrap the mystery of chocolate.  What makes it so irresistible? Is it the cocoa beans, caffeine, sugar or any of the hundreds of combinations that raise our spirits and libido? 

Scientists at Cambridge University have conducted MRI’s of the brain and concluded a rather modest explanation.  Neuroscientist, Adrian Owen, of Cambridge University‘s Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre said, “The scientific data suggests that the mood enhancing effects of chocolate do not appear to affect the brain via a direct biological action.”   Scientists concluded that chocolate is linked to…

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The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County is a private, non-profit corporation “that provides a diverse array of arts and culture related programs”.  The council was founded over 35 years ago through the vision and leadership of Alexander Dreyfoos.  Dreyfoos, a successful businessman, inventor, and arts activist believed in the value of arts and culture.

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County is Palm Beach County’s officially designated agency for cultural development.  The Council is instrumental in supporting and celebrating the artistic and cultural community in one of Florida’s largest and most diverse counties. 

Take the opportunity to explore local culture. Jupiter, ranked as one of Coastal Magazines “Happiest Seaside Towns” is rich with…

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Local non-profit organization “Friends of Jupiter Beach” has been organizing beach cleanups on the first Saturday of every month for over 10 years.  Initially, the clean ups began with a handful of volunteers interested in keeping the beach clean of debris and waste.  Today, the “project has evolved into a significant force for environmental care of our environment.” 

Every month an average over 200 volunteers help, remove almost 500 pounds of debris within a 2 and ½-mile stretch of Jupiter beach and the Jupiter Inlet.  This environmental preservation project is partnered up with Rapid Removal Services to haul away recyclables.  

Join the volunteers on the next cleanup scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2015, beginning at 8:00am-10:00am.…

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The Club at Admirals Cove boasts “one of the finest marinas in South Florida and a thriving Jupiter Yacht Club having more than 300 members”.  The Club at Admirals Cove offers the ultimate in luxury lifestyle with deep-water access to the glistening Atlantic Ocean. 

Admirals Cove is a unique, one of a kind yachting, golf and tennis country club community.  The Club offers one of the finest marinas with magnificent residences on miles of internal navigable waterways.  Camaraderie of members is enriched by social opportunities such as “Docktail Parties” and cruises to enjoyable destinations.  As a member of the Yachting Clubs America, members can enjoy over 600 exclusive yacht clubs throughout the United States.

On the calendar for Admirals Cove…

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The 9th Annual Luxury Real Estate International Symposium was held Tuesday, January 20th through Thursday, January 22nd in Venice, Italy.  Rob Thomson, owner and Managing Partner of Waterfront Properties and Club Communities, attended the conference of top real estate brokers from around the globe.  The symposium allows the most prominent global luxury brokers, nationally and internationally, to discuss current real estate trends affecting high net worth demographics.

The event brought together the “best real estate brokers from all across the United States, Europe and Australia to discuss international real estate trends, digital marketing ideas and insight on pleasing clients in regards to marketing, negotiating and concierge service and more.” …

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To help make your angling practice more enjoyable rather than get too anxious or frustrated, make the time you have on the South Florida waters more positive by fishing smarter. In fishing, there are no guarantees however, there are certain things you can do to improve the odds of getting connected and definitely become more of a successful angler!

1. Fish the Seasons
Certain fish are more dominant in different times of the year. Seasonal migration patterns have a lot to do with how you focus your efforts of going for a specific type of species, however some but not all call Florida their home all year round. For example, your favorite target may be a sailfish but you may not have as much success during the warmest time of the year. After catching a…

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The village of North Palm Beach is home to excellent boating, fishing, and golf opportunities.

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North Palm Beach Country Club

North Palm Beach Country Club features an award-winning Jack Nicklaus-style par 71 course that opened in 2006. A links-style course, it is only one of two Nicklaus Signature Municipal courses in America, offing a beautiful setting with manicured greens and the shimmering waters of the Intracoastal Waterway. Other features of the course include varying elevations and sweeping fairways, catering to not only the professional golfer but also the beginner.

Brass Ring Pub

Located in North Palm Beach, The Brass Ring Pub has been family-owned and operated since 1986 and has been voted #1 Burgers in Palm Beach County by the Palm Beach…

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StarbucksTo keep up with customer demands, Starbucks is adding an extra benefit to your daily coffee routine by adding charging stations to their locations. Almost all of us can relate to the daily hustle between work, errands, and meetings, shuffling the kids around and getting dinner on the table. With life speeding by we have adjusted to expect an instant answer to our problems. Anything slower than instant is just not fast enough for American life and that doesn’t leave much room for a dead smart phone. 

Starbucks has embraced the fast paced life most Americans enjoy by making its coffee shops a one-stop shop. Now you can energize your morning and your phone at the new, Starbucks charging stations. The globally famous coffee spot has already outfitted a many…

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Predictions for the housing market in Palm Beach County for 2015 resemble the trends we saw in 2014. In 2014’s market the year began with double-digit price surges and a lack of inventory but it quickly steadied and leveled out. The local housing market is kicking off the New Year with substantial price increases, scarce inventory levels and bidding battles between buyers much like last year’s trend. However, experts and analysts are expecting this boom to stabilize at some point mid-year. These experts are calling this year’s market trends “the first full year of normal following a decade of extremes.” 

Don’t be confused by these “normal” predictions. Normal is a very positive description for this market. Bill Hardin, the director of the Hollo…

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Fishing Report
South Florida has taken over some higher pressure and the NOAA weather is expecting gusts to be northeast to east at 15-20 knots throughout the weekend.

OFFSHORE- It has been a tough week offshore for anglers, however many fishing teams have been going offshore to practice for The Silver Sailfish Derby. Some reports of a few sailfish and a handful of dolphin were seen this week from 150’-350’ of water. Around the time of the full moon, a few wahoo were reported and caught. The best bite offshore this  week has been from fishing on the bottom, yellowtail and mangrove snappers were most popular pulling up, in about 70-90’ of water.

INSHORE- The Intracoastal Waterway has improved some action this week as the coming cold front approaches South Florida. Holding…

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