The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, here in Jupiter, is the highlighted lighthouse on every new “Visit Our Lights” specialty license plate sold by Florida’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. There are thirty lighthouses still standing proud in Florida. There is a $25 annual special fee for the plates, in addition to registration fees. Proceeds benefit the Florida Lighthouse Association, a nonprofit that supports the preservation of the state’s lighthouses. The new plate with the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse will be available for the next 10 years. The original version of the specialty plate has been available for purchase since 2008. It illustrated the striped St. Augustine Lighthouse.

Florida has more than 1,800 miles of coastline, more than…

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The Friends of Jupiter Beach's September beach cleanup is slated for this Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. at Ocean Cay Park in Jupiter. It happens to fall on International Coastal Cleanup Day. All volunteers will receive a FREE International Beach Cleanup Day t-shirt!  The first 100 volunteers to sign in will receive a $5 gift card to Surf Taco! The beach cleanup helps to keep trash away from the local wildlife while also helping to maintain the beaches for generations to come. For more information on the Friends of Jupiter Beach clean-up efforts please visit their website.

The cleanup will encompass a 2 ½ mile stretch from the Juno Beach Pier and continue to the southern edge of Carlin Park in Jupiter. Please use beach…

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Today we remember the lives of the many individuals who perished on 9/11 and salute the fallen heroes who fearlessly acted and served on that tragic day. To the victims, families of the fallen and the survivors dealing with the loss…we will #neverforget.

                                               

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The Palm Beaches are home to the best beaches in Southeast Florida.  Nearly 30 tropical beach parks span 47 miles along the Atlantic Ocean, from Jupiter to Boca Raton. Explore all the beautiful sandy shores and find your perfect beach whether you are looking for a beach to let your dog run, surf, picnic or just sit under a coconut tree and read a book.

The Palm Beaches are home to top beach towns, top beach resorts, and top-rated beaches in the area. After all, we have “beach” in our name. With 47 miles of pristine Atlantic coastline and expanses of gilded sand to pick from, it would be impossible to name the best beach. Instead, here's a list of some of our favorite white sand beaches for sun and fun so you can decide which oceanfront strand gets…

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Homes prices in Palm Beach County and Martin County can seeming be all over the place price wise. The following information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Note properties listed in these areas can range from $10,000’s below average to $100,000’s above the average. This is where a Waterfront Properties and Club Communities real estate specialist becomes a valuable tool to work with when searching for your next home! 

HOME VALUES BY CITY:

Hutchinson Island South Homes for Sale     $567,617

Stuart Homes for Sale                                   $401,642

Palm City Homes for Sale                              $674,566 

Hobe Sound Homes for Sale                          $522,899

Jupiter Island Homes for…

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Jupiter and many of its neighboring communities are tantamount to luxurious golf course real estate. Northern Palm Beach County has several of the premiere golf courses and clubs in the area. They are among the best in the entire country. Professional PGA players, past and present, call Jupiter home. There are courses in the area that host several professional tournaments throughout the year.

The consistently pleasant climate makes golfing a favorite outdoor activity all year long. Just imagine playing golf alongside the refreshing, cool breeze coming off the Atlantic Ocean. The near-perfect surroundings warrant spending a day out on the links or on the tennis courts enjoying the Florida sunshine.

The Town of Jupiter is home to top exclusive…

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You may have seen it mentioned in countless Palm Beach County luxury listings or you know friends or family members who cannot live without one. You may have one yourself without even knowing it, but what exactly is a “chef’s kitchen”? A chef’s kitchen is one that is designed and laid out to meet the needs of a professional chef, or people who like to cook like one. In real estate listings and advertisements, the term is used often and loosely, without any real objective meaning. However, there are certain features, standards, and appliances that raise the bar and elevate a normal kitchen into the range of what a real chef would want and need.

Chef’s kitchens tend to be large spaces with an open floor plan, good traffic flow, and room for multiple…

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As they say, “a day late and a dollar short,” but in fact, we are years and years too late! Read on and be astonished about what you could buy for $1.00 back in the day. In 1821, land in Jupiter was sold for just $1.00 an acre! Florida became a formal state of the colonies in 1821 and a property-owner named Don Eusebio Gomez considered releasing acreage he owned.

In 1815, the King and Queen of Spain had awarded Don Eusebio Gomez 12,000 acres. The land was an area bordering the Indian and Loxahatchee Rivers, as well as a barrier island between the Jupiter Inlet and the St. Lucie Inlet.

The granted land to Gomez was 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…

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Boca Raton is a spectacular South Florida city with amazing shopping, dining, and entertainment. This is a Palm Beach County gem of a city that offers the best in south Florida living and lifestyle. Here are five fun and interesting thing that make Boca Raton a lavish place to live and a super place to visit.

Boca Raton Resort

The Boca Raton Resort is part of the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts by the Hilton Hotels. This exclusive South Florida resort features unparalleled luxury amenities including the Waldorf Astoria Spa, tennis facilities, golfing, a private beach, and other activities including water sports and a marina. 

Sugar Sand Park 

Sugar Sands Park of Boca Raton is a 132-acre park comprised of the Children's Science Exploratorium,…

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The Town of Jupiter one of the most desirable towns in the United States. Experience the ocean breeze and Intracoastal views from a private estate or condominium. Elegance abounds in the coastal town of Jupiter. Jupiter was named the 9th Best Southern Beach Town to live in by Stacker Newsletter for 2022, was rated as the 12th Best Beach Town in the United States by WalletHub in 2018, and the 9th Happiest Seaside Town in the United States by Coastal Living in 2012. Jupiter is the northernmost town in Palm Beach County. Just a short ride from the elite island of Palm Beach to the South and Jupiter Island to the North.

Readily available are properties that are perfect for entertaining with expansive outdoor living areas, and ample of room for sports…

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