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WATERFRONT PROPERTIES & CLUB COMMUNITIES nominated as MULITPLE AWARDS NOMINEE by WHO’S WHO in LUXURY REAL ESTATE

Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate is a “global collection of the finest luxury real estate brokers in the world, this group of more than 130,000 professionals in more than 85 countries collectively sells in excess of $190 billion of real estate annually.”  Recognized as the industry leader, Luxury Real Estate has been recognized by the “Webby Awards”, has received “Best of the Web” by Forbes Magazine, acknowledged with an “Addy Award” for Excellence in Web Design, and recognized by the “Maggie Awards” for excellence in media publishing.

Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate announced award nominees for the 19th Annual Luxury Real Estate Fall Conference that will take place from October 5th – 8th in Boston, Massachusetts.  Joan Thomson, Broker of Waterfront…

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SUNDAY on the WATERFRONT

Mark your calendars for October 19, 2014 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Meyer Amphitheatre on Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach.  Sunday on the Waterfront is a FREE event organized by the city of West Palm Beach that takes place once a month.  This outdoor experience is sure to please with pleasant autumn weather.  Bring a lawn chair, cozy blanket and a picnic basket. Sprawl out on the lawn across from the waterfront, kick back and relax to the sound of music.

The next family friendly concert scheduled is “Victor Wainwright & the Wild Roots”. Tennessee based Wainwright and his band are known as “power house blues, Memphis soul and roots rock n roll”.  Their career began over ten years ago with genuine rock and roll and evolved into music representing…

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BALLET PALM BEACH ANNOUNCES 2014-2015 SEASON

Ballet Palm Beach  celebrates its 14th season with highlighting classical and inventive works.  On the performance calendar for the upcoming season are Giselle, The Nutcracker, Simple Symphony and Other Works, and Wonderland.

In 2001, Collen Smith began  Ballet Palm Beach under the name Florida Classical Ballet.  They performed only one ballet a year, The Nutcracker.  Thrilling developments and invaluable staff members have given way to positive changes.  Ballet Palm Beach is now comprised of fifteen dancers: six trainees and nine professionals.

Ballet Palm Beach will kick off the pre-season with a flash mob style ballet.  Led by Artistic Director Collen Smith, the “flash ballet is a way to bring the art of ballet to the people of our community in…

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$1.00 an ACRE

A day late, actually, many years too late, but back in 1821 land in Jupiter was sold for just $1.00 an acre!     The same year, in which the great land of Florida became a formal state of the colonies, a landowner named Don Eusebio Gomez considered releasing acreage he owned.   In 1815, the King and Queen of Spain awarded him 12,000 acres in an area surrounding the Indian and Loxahatchee Rivers as well as a barrier island between the Jupiter Inlet and the St. Lucie Inlet.   The name given to this area was a word for the Roman mythology god “Jobe”.

The land was given to Gomez for his “services to the crown”.   He was a merchant/shipper and a defender of St. Augustine.  When Florida became a U.S. territory all of the Spanish Land Grants, and this was…

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SOUTH FLORIDA AIR TOURS

Want to see South Florida at a unique angle?

Take a picturesque flight on Airtour America, Inc., starting the air tour from the golden shorelines of Fort Lauderdale, Florida to flying south along the coast of the celebrated sands of Miami Beach, Florida.

From the flight above, you can take photographs of the soaring skylines as you travel over the gorgeous waterfront homes and mansions, watch yachts cruise the Intracoastal waterways and spot sea turtles and other marine life swimming through the crystal clear waters of South Florida.

This is a great way to experience the beauty of South Florida at an altered perspective. Whether you are learning about the area or are searching for the perfect home, a bird’s eye view of Fort Lauderdale Beach, Miami…

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NEVER FORGET 9/11

In memory of the lives lost. Never forget the heavy price which has been paid...September 11, 2001.

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF LIVING NEAR THE OCEAN…GOOD FOR BODY and SOUL

Living at or near the beach has actual health benefits resulting from being near the sea. The ocean covers 71% of the earth’s surface and holds 97% of the earth’s water; it plays an important role in all of our lives.  The ocean water and sea air is good for the body and the soul.  Did you ever wonder why you sleep so well after a day at the beach?  Here in South Florida we have miles of beautiful white sandy beaches to choose from like the beaches in the “Sailfish Capital of the World” Town of Stuart, “Friendly Seaside Jewel” Town of Jupiter, “World Renowned” Town of Palm Beach, or the “International Playground” Town of South Beach/Miami.

The sea air provides wonderful benefits.  When waves break on the shoreline, air particles break apart releasing…

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LIVING ON THE WATER ... WHAT A VIEW!

Many people dream of living on the water – to be on it, near it, or at least have access to it.  Living in South Florida, the possibilities seem endless.  Water is everywhere.   Here we have the ocean, rivers, Intracoastal waterways, canals, lakes, ponds, marinas, and more.  Homes with deeded dock space let owners keep their water toys nearby.  The prices vary as much as the hues in blues of the tranquil water

Location and price may be the determining factor on which body of water your dream home may be located on. A home on the water is attainable. The demand for homes with docks has steadily increased partly with the increase in the sales of boats year over year growth of 5% to 7% since 2010.  New and used boat sales in the U.S. reached $36.7…

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THE SPORT OF KINGS in the PALM BEACHES

Horseracing has various forms, of which thoroughbred racing is the most popular and has been termed as “The Sport of Kings”.  Horses have remained a symbol of great wealth.  This has always been popular with the aristocrats and royalty of British society, thusly earning the title. Historically, records indicate that horseracing began as early as the days of Babylon, Syria, and Egypt.  Both chariot and mounted horses participated in the ancient Greek Olympics 648 B.C. Various types of racing have given rise to horse breeds that excel in specific disciplines of equestrian sports.

One equine sport, world-class international polo, is located in the heart of South Florida, just minutes from the exclusive Island of Palm Beach, The International Polo Club,…

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ENCHANTED COASTAL LIVING

A beachy bungalow reveals plenty of personality and a relaxed laid-back vibe.  However, it can mean much, much more than just living by the beach.   Enchanted coastal living encompasses a way of life – blue skies, sunshine, wonderful beaches, and happy, healthy people.  People living a better lifestyle in a pleasant environment.   

What does waterfront living mean to you?   Is it a custom-built enchanted beach bungalow from the ground up or a snazzy condominium overlooking bright blue Atlantic Ocean views?  Possibly, a magnificent estate overlooking the wide water of the Loxahatchee River or a private, gated waterfront country club community might be your idea of living on the water’s edge.

“Coastal living” is just a tag line after all.  You do…

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