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New Gardens Band Concert Gives Nod to Civil War

In remembrance of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War (1861 to 1865), the New Gardens Band will welcome The Coates Brass Band: The 47th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment at a special performance Feb. 2, 2013.

The “Civil War Concert” will take place at 8 p.m. at the Eissey Campus Theatre, on the campus of Palm Beach State College, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

The Coates Brass Band: The 47th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment is comprised of a group of eastern-Pennsylvania musicians who don historic uniforms and recreate the military service of the brass band that served in Key West at Fort Zachary Taylor. The evening will offer a uniquely informative look back in time.

Tickets are $20 and are available at the box office, which is at 11051…

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AN EVENING OF OPERA with PALM BEACH OPERA’S YOUNG ARTISTS… JANUARY 28, 2013 at 7:00pm

The Palm Beach Opera Young Artist Program is described as a “stepping stone to a successful career as an opera singer for post graduate and emerging singers.” The young opera singers are guided by the Palm Beach Opera experienced staff.  They perform throughout the area in education and community outreach concerts as well as well as perform on the main stage. www.pbopera.org 

Palm Beach State College and BallenIsles Charities Foundation present “An Evening with the Palm Beach Opera Young Artists.” The artists will perform arias from well-known romantic operas, Neapolitan melodies, and Broadway musicals. The mission of the foundation is to provide grants to worthwhile programs within Palm Beach County that accomplish great things on very limited…

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Downtown at the Gardens Celebrates Second ‘Gifts of the Season’ Campaign

The gorgeously hand-carved, Florida-theme carousel at Downtown at the Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens’ premier shopping destinations, has turned 2. To celebrate the development near The Landmark condominiums for sale will have a joint birthday / holiday celebration thought Dec. 30 featuring the “Gifts of the Season” campaign.

The campaign, conceived by developer Berman Enterprises, funds more than two dozen local charities through proceeds from carousel rides, which, in two years, have amounted to more than $20,000.

Kendall Rumsey, director of marketing for Downtown at the Gardens, said “Gifts of the Season” enables the Palm Beach Gardens property to give back to the city and the community at large by helping charitable causes.

In addition to “Gifts…

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TEXTING AND DRIVING BAN BILL WATCH OUT…

In the state capital of Tallahassee, Republican Senator Nancy Detert, Venice, offered up the measure (SB 52) that would ban drivers from manually typing or reading texts, emails or other electronic messages while operating a car last week in the in the Senate.  It calls for the offense to be what is known as a “secondary offense”, meaning that officers could only ticket people for texting people while driving if they have stopped them for some other traffic violation.  Hypothetically, if a police officer sees someone texting, they cannot pull them over, but if the police officer sees someone speeding or running a stop sign and texting, they could pin on additional charges to the speeding or running the stop sign violation penalty. 

Drivers would be…

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I WANT TO GO HOME… PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ONE OF THE LEAST BUSY THANKSGIVING WEEK

I WANT TO GO HOME…

PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

ONE OF THE LEAST BUSY THANKSGIVING WEEK

Nearly 44 million people in the United States will travel this Thanksgiving week.  If you have tried to plan a summer trip with the family, you have already had a taste of what can be expected.  This holiday, attempting to find seats together and affordable airfare to your destination may prove to be quite challenging! For Thanksgiving and beyond, planes are packed and airfare is up.

Travelocity is reporting that the average airfare is $396 round trip – up 9% from last year.  Flying on the most “undesirable days”, the holiday itself, could save you a boatload of money.  Travelocity also reports the reason that bookings are up 50% over last year has to…

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WARREN BUFFET predicted it… HOUSING RECOVERY FIRMLY TAKING ROOT!

Last year Warren Buffet predicted, we will come back big time on employment when residential construction comes back.” According to the H.U.D. and U.S. Census Bureau there was a 5.7% increase in the number of newly built single-family homes in the United States.  This is the fastest pace since April of 2010, when first time homebuyers hurried to take advantage first time homebuyer tax credit opportunities.

Hovnanian CEO, Ara Hovnanian told NBC, “We are undoubtedly on the recovery route.  It is not a question of are we beginning it.  I’d say it began at the beginning of the year and that’s not just for Hovnanian, that’s for the entire industry.”  Hovnanian noted net sales for the ten public homebuilders have increased 30% year over year.  Barry…

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THANKSGIVING DINNER SOUTH FLORIDA 2012

Thanksgiving is a time-honored tradition in all parts of our great nation in which we celebrate the 1621 Plymouth feast and thanksgiving prompted by a hearty harvest. Thanksgiving in the United States has been observed on various dates throughout history.  Prior to President Lincoln, Thanksgiving observation varied from state to state.  By the 19th century, the final Thursday in November had become customary for most states.  It was an attempt to foster unity between the Northern and the Southern states.  Sadly, because of the Civil War, some of the Confederate States refused to recognize Lincoln’s suggested “final Thursday of November” to be a nationwide day for Thanksgiving, it did not take effect until the 1870’s.  Then in December of 1941, by…

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FLORIDA! One of the Best States to Retire In Now!

The “Sunshine State” consistently remains a top pick in many of the “best states to retire in” lists.  South Florida offers endless opportunities from upscale beachfront city living, to leisure riverfront. Choose from Atlantic Ocean deep sea fishing charters or lazy days paddling on a kayak through Jonathon Dickinson State Park or endless days of golf or sunning at the beach.  

Market Watch of the Wall Street Journal named Florida as the seventh best state for retirement.  The reasons it remains high on the list:  There is no income tax!  In addition, there is good property tax protection for full time residents against increases.  www.topretirements.com `

Yahoo Finance concurs, citing MoneyRates.com “Best States to Retire in Now”.  Florida boasts…

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WATERFRONT PROPERTIES IS HERE TO HELP 
THE FORECAST LOOKS CLEAR

Hybrid weather monster Frankenstorm Sandy has left an indelible mark on friends and family in the North East.  Postponing many anticipated trips south to seasonal homes in South Florida.  If we, the real estate specialists in your community, here at Waterfront Properties and Club Communities, can offer any sort of service to clients, please reach out.  We are happy to be of assistance.  

Jupiter Office:  561-746-7272 

North Palm Beach Office:  561-626-7272

Stuart Office:  772-287-7676

Jupiter Agents

Susan Turner and Joan Thomson
Specializing in only Jupiter Island Homes & Lots

Rob Thomson (Rob, Sheri Carter & Bill Mate)
Specializing in Admirals Cove

Erik Pariseleti
Specializing in Tequesta (off water)

Gina Pelcher
Specializing in…

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PLEASE SUPPORT NATIONAL JUVENILE DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH

Waterfront Properties and Club Communities is pleased to announce its connection with the November Juvenile Diabetes Awareness Month campaign.   In an effort to raise awareness and inform you of some common symptoms that may be warning signs of Type 1 Diabetes. Knowing the warning signs for Type 1 Diabetes could save a life.  Some common symptoms are extreme thirst, frequent urination, sugar in urine, sudden weight loss, among others.  Please contact your doctor immediately if you or a loved one exhibits one or any of these symptoms suddenly.  More information may be obtained on the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation website located at www.JDRF.org.  

Locally, in our Jupiter area, there many events that will honor National Diabetes Awareness…

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