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ROCK THE OCEAN TORTUGA MUSIC FESTIVAL – APRIL 12-13, 2014 – FORT LAUDRDALE

Photo courtesy of Tortuga Music Festival.

The Tortuga Music Festival is this Saturday and Sunday at Fort Lauderdale beach park.  Thousands of people are expected “to rock the beach” in support of marine conservation.

Music and beach lovers are expected to take over the beach this weekend for the “Rock the Ocean, Tortuga Music Festival”.  This is the second year in a row for the concert.  The inaugural concert drew more than 25,000 fans to Fort Lauderdale beach last year.

This year some of music’s biggest names will be performing.  Tortuga Music Festival is pairing country, rock and roots music with over 20 bands in the line-up including Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Train, Dierks Bentley, Hank Williams, Jr., Brantley Gilbert, Sheryl Crow, Billy Currington,…

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COURTYARD by MARRIOT PALM BEACH – JUPITER...Now Accepting Reservations

The brand new Courtyard by Marriot Palm Beach – Jupiter is scheduled to open its doors in Abacoa this May!  The new hotel features a state-of-the-art lobby expanse and the latest in contemporary room design.  The 128-room hotel boasts a “new design that is intuitive and thoughtful, offering flexible yet comfortable spaces that enable technology.” Ronny Finvarb, a principal with the Finvarb Group that develops hotels, described the hotel as having the look and feel like a modern luxury boutique hotel.

The lobby features The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect, which offers casual seating with healthy menu options for breakfast, delicious light evening fare, snacks, cocktails, wine and beer for guests.  The Bistro proudly serves Starbucks coffee.  In addition to…

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PALM BEACHES…BARRETT-JACKSON AUTO AUCTION

The Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction is a one of a kind car experience.  The event is the only collector car auction on the East Coast.  The world’s greatest collection car auction will be held at the Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL  33411 on April 11-13, 2014.

The auction brings thousands of visitors to the Palm Beaches every year to view millions of dollars of classic automobiles.  What started as a simple meeting between friends and car buffs in 1960 has emerged into the world's most prestigious and anticipated collector car auctions and events.  Previously, car collecting was a hobby dominated by dealers and the ultra-wealthy; many now enjoy it.  Barrett-Jackson offers the most desirable vehicles…

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HISTORIC TOUR of WORTH AVENUE for SEA TURTLES

Loggerhead MarineLife Center has been chosen as the Worth Avenue Associations philanthropic partner for 2014.  As part of this collaboration, the Worth Avenue Association will be donating a portion of the proceeds each Wednesday at 11:00am, back to Loggerhead MarineLife Center.

The Avenue boosts more than 200 boutiques, some of which have been serving shoppers since 1925.   This architectural treasure boasts international collections of designer fashioners, jewelry and world class restaurants.  It is recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious shopping destinations, as well as for its famous landmarks and local area residents. This is a great opportunity to take a stroll down the Avenue led by noted historian Rick Rose.   The tours start in the Via…

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WATERFRONT PROPERTIES offers A GLOBAL NETWORK

Rob Thomson, managing partner at Palm Beach County’s exclusive real estate firm of Waterfront Properties and Club Communities offers strong ties and marketing relationships with leading brokers in the Europe, the United Kingdom, Asia and Latin America.  These global connections have consistently lead to home sales from international buyers.

Thomson’s membership into the invitation only Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, as well as sitting on the executive board, has enabled him and his expert team of professionals, market homes for clients to a worldwide audience.  Thomson, along with manager David Abernathy, has been forward thinking on real estate technology.  This foresight has enabled Waterfront Properties to become the accomplished and highly sought…

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LIGHT THE LIGHTHOUSE BLUE … ELS for AUTISM BENEFIT…SQUARE GROUPER

Ernie Els and his wife Liezl, along with The Els for Autism Foundation invite you to attend the “Light the Lighthouse Blue”  Wednesday, April 2 between 5:00-10:00pm at the Square Grouper ,Jupiter, in recognition of World Autism Awareness Day.

The highlight of the evening will be when the Jupiter Inlet lighthouse will be lit BLUE!  A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Els Center of Excellence.  The center just held its official groundbreaking in Jupiter on March 10.  The Els Center of Excellence is an extraordinary project that is designed “to show the world what should be available to children and adults on the autism spectrum.”   It is an educational program for 300 student ages 3-21, of applied research, professional and medical services, and…

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The 19th Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival

Coming to the Palm Beaches from April 3rd through the 10th is the 19th Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival. Make sure you come out and get a taste of Hollywood in sunny south Florida. The Palm Beach International Film Festival showcases hundreds of award winning films, directors, actors and industry professionals from around the world at their event. The annual event has been recognized with some of the best independent films and best parties in south Florida.

The festival kicks off with its opening night and in true Hollywood form they roll out the red carpet! This elite and private affair begins with a VIP party and a stroll down that famed red carpet. You will then watch some of the most popular films released this year. The unique mix…

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OPENING DAY… A NATIONAL HOLIDAY?

The petition reached the required 100,000 required signatures and the goal was to “Make Opening Day a National Holiday”.   The petition was sent to President Barack Obama proclaiming that today, March 31, should be declared an official day of national observance in the United States.  March 31, being the opening day games in Major League Baseball.
 
The White House said it is not going to happen because of “a lack of authority to create holidays.”  In an online letter, the White House specified that it is up to Congress to make those decisions.  The 2013 World Series champions, the Boston Red Sox will be honored at the White House.

For many, opening day will remain a special day. Plenty of people take time off from work, others call in sick, and children…

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TAX UPDATES YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF…DISCUSS WITH YOUR TAX PROFESSIONAL

There is good news and not such good news when it comes to filing taxes this year.  The IRS has made home office deductions simpler, and increased the deduction for using your vehicle. Some information about virtual money you should be aware of too.   Here is a brief review of a few of the changes you should be aware of this year to discuss with your professional tax advisor or C.P.A.

New Bracket for Top-Income Households

If you have had a successful 2013—so successful, in fact, that you find yourself in the highest tax bracket—be prepared to pay more than you did last year. That is because in the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, Congress created a 39.6 percent bracket for taxpayers whose adjusted gross income exceeds $400,000 for a single filer or…

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The 3rd Annual Jupiter Seafood Festival at the Abacoa Town Center April 4-6

Coming to Jupiter for three days of fun is the Jupiter Seafood Festival! This fun event kicks off on Friday, April 4 at 4pm and will continue until Sunday, April 6 at the Abacoa Town Center.  

The Seafood Festival flows through the streets of Abacoa’s Town Center. Thousands of people come out to eat the delicious and fresh seafood as well as shop the local art. Come out and try some of the best seafood in all of Palm Beach County. Bring your family and friends along to try some fresh oysters, conch fritters, island style conch salad, seafood paella and fish tacos! 

The event managers of the Jupiter Seafood Festival make sure that there will be tons of great seafood, awesome live music, family fun and so much more. This year they are even…

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