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Southeast Florida Real Estate Market

Now that the housing market has steadied after more than a decade of difficulties, this could be the perfect opportunity to invest in a home. It is said that South Florida is an earmarked real estate market and it’s driving the prices of real estate up. 

The Case-Shiller 20 City Index noted that home values rose 5.7%.  Leading economists think prices will continue to rise, at least in the interim. Nationally, Miami is considered one of the top 20 metropolitan cities with highest growth forecast.  Topping the list is another South Florida city, Tampa. 

The National Association of Realtors is forecasting a 4.4% increase in existing home prices and in 2017 an increase of 3.4%.  According to Miami Board of Realtors, “South Florida housing…

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South Florida Kitchen Trends in 2016

Image Courtesy of Turtle Beach Construction.

One of the first things many South Florida homebuyers look at when purchasing a new home is the kitchen. The kitchen can "make or break" a home.  In the Palm Beaches, indoor/outdoor living is paramount and the kitchen is the most trafficked room in the house. An upgraded kitchen can make your home stand above others and make it irresistible. 

If considering a kitchen renovation, building a new home, or just an update to your existing decor, take a look at the current design trends for 2016. Some of the hottest trends in kitchens these days, according to Forbes Magazine,  include hardwood floors, transitional styling and white in the kitchen. As a general rule of thumb, spend between 6-10% of the total…

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Sabor y Vino- Latin Food and Wine Festival Downtown at the Gardens

Come out to Downtown at the Gardens in Palm Beach Gardens for a taste of Latin culture and flare for the Sabor y Vino Latin Food Festival. Explore different tastes of Hispanic cuisine. There will be everything from Spanish, Colombian, Mexican, Argentinian and Cuban delicacies. 

Total Wines and Pernod Ricard sponsor the Sabor y Vino Latin Festival, so the best of wine and spirits will be available for sale to compliment the Spanish tastes. Sabor y Vino will also be featuring authentic Latin music from the groups Mundo Latino Trio and DJ Caliche while the iBallroom Dance Team will be performing and teaching guests dances like the salsa, bachatta and merengue. 

Tickets to Sabor y Latino are available for presale at $40 and will be available at the gate…

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New Palm Beach County Reef Honors Breast Cancer Survivor

Photo Courtesy of Riviera Beach Maritime Academy

Palm Beach County divers have a new underwater landmark to discover. The new reef will honor a local three-time breast cancer survivor, Andrea Torrente. “Andrea's Reef”, a 60,000-pound mermaid honoring the valiant woman, has established a home just 3/4 miles east off the Lake Worth Inlet, submerged under 75 feet of water. The sculptures for the reef were deployed off Ocean Reef Park on Singer Island, August 11, 2016.

Thomas McDonald, sculptor, found the inspiration to model his mermaid after the local woman who has survived breast cancer. McDonald started work on his commissioned sculpture during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month last October. He said in a release, "I work at a women's health…

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5th Annual Loggerhead Marine Life Day at the Gardens Mall

On August 20th at the Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens will be the 5th Annual Loggerhead Marine Life Day. Enjoy interactive exhibits and demonstrations about your favorite sea creatures on this fun and educational afternoon. 

Marine Life Day is an all day event full of learning exhibits, games and lectures open to all who love turtles and sea life. The scientists at Loggerhead Marine Life Center (LMC) will give the lectures and open conversations and there will even be a special appearance by LMC’s beloved mascot, Fletch the turtle. This event is open to the public, welcomes people of all ages and is free of charge. Also, the Gardens Mall will donate a percentage of the day's total, logged shopping receipts to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center. For…

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Florida Atlantic University Lifelong Learning Society

Most people associate learning with formal education at school, college, university etc.  We are all told, from an early age, that we should ‘get a good education’.  However, ‘schooling’ is only one type of learning. There are many opportunities to further your knowledge you will need throughout life.  There is no age limit on learning.  Lifelong learning can enhance ones understanding of the world around us, provide additional and enhanced opportunities and improve our quality of life.

Florida Atlantic University  Lifelong Learning Society is “dedicated to enriching the intellectual and social lives of adult learners by offering stimulating educational opportunities, taught by outstanding university faculty and guest lecturers, designed to…

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Jupiter getting New Boat Ramps and Increased Boat Trailer Parking

South Florida living revolves around the water.  Residents and visitors love the north end of Palm Beach County for its abundance of waterways, ocean access, beaches, lakes and Loxahatchee River.  Palm Beach County is desperate need of more boat ramps and boat trailer parking space.  In particular, the northern end of the county has felt the shortfall of public access boat ramps and parking.  The county has now responded to the demand and more parking and ramps will be available.

Burt Reynold Park, Jupiter, is one of the busiest for boaters in the county.  Burt Reynolds Park West boat ramp will be closing after Labor Day. A $1 million construction contract is scheduled to begin work after the holiday. The improvement project will provide ample…

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Jupiter Artificial Reef Program Receives Donation from Kenny Chesney Foundation

Local area foundation, the Andrew Harris Foundation received a significant donation from the No Shoes Reefs Project.  Jupiter resident, Andrew “Red” Harris, was a talented young man.  He was struck while snorkeling June 8, 2014.  This partnership between Building Conservation Trust, Coastal Conservation Associations’ National Habitat Program, and Country Superstar Kenny Chesney and ENGEL Coolers will be known as  the Andrew “Red” Harris No Shoes Reef project of 2016.

The foundation will donate 15 of the "lagoon coral head" modules to Palm Beach County for placement on the popular Phil Foster Park Snorkeling Trail.  There will be numbered plaques, which will help “snorkelers navigate the trail, avoid the channel and improve safety.”  This reef…

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Saving Turtles Will Always Be in Style! Loggerhead Marinelife Day!

Loggerhead Marinelife Center will come to life in the Grand Court at The Gardens Mall. Turtle lovers will enjoy an interactive afternoon focusing on their favorite reptile at the fifth annual Loggerhead Marinelife Day on Saturday, August 20 from 11:00am to 4:00pm. There will be presentations on turtles and marine life that are both fun and educational. The exhibition will feature different interactive stations based on research, rehabilitation, education and conservation themes. There will be a special appearance by Loggerhead Marinelife Center's mascot, Fletch. The event is open to the public at no charge. The Gardens Mall will donate a percentage of the day's sales logged at the Information Desk back to Loggerhead Marinelife…

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Cool Down your South Florida Energy Consumption

Welcome to South Florida summer sunshine.  Summer is the warmest season of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.  Summer season runs June through August. So during these bright and cheerful summertime months, everyone throughout the United States experiences warmer temperatures. 

Warmer temperatures means we’re all using more energy to keep our homes cool.Florida, Power and Light  states, "Because A/C units run twice as long in the summer than during cooler months and account for more than half of your energy bill, you likely will notice your summer bills are higher than normal. Now is the time to take control of your energy use, because forecasters predict August to be another extremely hot month."

You can not control what you cannot see, so…

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