Waterfront Properties | Real Estate Blog - Singer Island

Riviera Beach’s Marina District to Undergo Renovations

The 10-block long Marina District in Riviera Beach that stretches from Blue Heron Boulevard to the Port of Palm Beach will undergo a major redevelopment over the next few years. There is a lot of talk that it will increase market value, with the goal to revitalize the beautiful waterfront area and make it another great area for Singer Island residents and guests to go and enjoy all that South Florida has to offer.

Included in the redevelopment is the addition of 150 new boat slips as well as a re-construction of the Marina, new restaurants, hotel, retail, and office space, and new housing. Bicentennial Park and Newcomb Hall will also undergo reconstruction.

Renovations have already started in the marina and everything is expected to be completed in phases…

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THE “BEACH PARTY” WILL NEVER BE THE SAME…

Annette Funicello, who won America’s heart as a 12 year old in Mickey Mouse ears in the original Mickey Mouse Club and star of numerous “beach party” films in the 1960’s,  has died.   Funicello, who was 70, passed away “peacefully from complications due to multiple sclerosis, a disease she battled for over 25 years” according to a Disney statement.

Walt Disney personally discovered Annette, while she was dancing lead in a production of “Swan Lake” in Burbank, CA and she was the last of the 24 cast members chosen for “The Mickey Mouse Club”.  Funicello quickly became one of the most popular Mouseketeers and in 1992, she was inducted as a Disney Legend.

The most enduring images of Funicello may be of her in a swimsuit in the slightly spicy beach party movies…

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CELEBRITY DIET TIPS…DROP LBS…BEACH READY FAST

Follow these simple celebrity diet tips and drop pounds in a week!  Be swimsuit ready fast!

Living in beautiful South Florida everyone enjoys looking and feeling his or her best.  Whether you live on Singer Island and wake every morning to a spectacular sunrise on the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, enjoy a relaxing, rendezvous on the Loxahatchee River, or something invigorating on the Intracoastal Waterway in between - being in your best shape possible might be something that interests you.  Check out www.doctor.oz as he busts five popular diet myths.

Tip One – Be sure to eat every few hours throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Include a few healthy snacks to keep your appetite in check.  Consider monitoring your hunger by measuring your…

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WHY THE BEACH MAKES US SO HAPPY

Living near the beach is the best therapy.  As the sun streams in the floor to ceiling panes of the oceanside condominium, and a smile graces the face of our guests, it dawns on me, the ocean view is great therapy.  

Many visitors frequent Jupiter and the Singer Island areas looking to get a piece of the restorative beach.  There is a lot of research indicating what sounds humans find stress inducing and obnoxious and what sounds are most pleasing.   It turns out the most pleasurable sounds have predictable wave patterns, soft volumes, and harmonic frequencies at regular intervals. Traffic and airplane noise cause the body to release higher levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, which can lead to ulcers and heart disease.  Sounds from the ocean, by…

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BEFORE BUYING THAT DREAM CONDO…ASK THESE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

You’ve been searching for that perfect oceanfront Juno, Jupiter, or Singer Island condominium and now you are picturing yourself on the beach with swaying palms and the Atlantic Ocean breeze in your face.  Hold everything!  There are a few important questions you need to ask before buying a condo and a Waterfront Properties and Club Communities condo specialist can help you get the answers.

First, take a moment and look at the minutes of the condominium association board meetings and see what owners are discussing with the board. Reading the minutes will reveal any projects that may be underway at the complex, owner observations and or complaints.

Secondly, get a copy of the certificate of insurance.  This is a summary of the association’s policy. …

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DreamWorks’ “MERRY MADAGASCAR”… “ICE!” at Gaylord Palms

Living in South Florida is an ultimate destination during the holiday season for friends and family.  Therefore, what to do with the “little ones” becomes a question that stumps even the most seasoned host or hostess. Our Jupiter and Singer Island area beaches are gorgeous, Wellington offers polo and equine activities, and the Loxahatchee River has some of the best water activities and fishing in South Florida.  But, what if the little ones are looking for more?  Time to think outside of the box!

Dreamworks’ and Gaylord Palms, Kissimmee/Orlando, along with the Coca-Cola Company have collaborated to present an exciting Christmas celebration open daily until January 1, 2013.  “ICE!” is a winter wonderland of hand carved ice sculptures.  Featuring…

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“QUEST FOR THE CREST” SAILFISH SERIES December 12 -16, 2012

There are three legs to the sailfish series beginning at the historic Sailfish Marina on Singer Island and spanning to Key Largo, Florida.  Leg one, named “Operation Sailfish” will be held on December 12-16.  Leg 2, The Sailfish Challenge, boasts its status as the largest sailfish tournament in the country.  Held on February 7-10, the Sailfish Challenge, encompasses a 3-inlet format, and uses the IGFA Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale as home base for the tournament.  As the sailfish push south, the final leg of the tournament is the Jimmy Johnson National Billfish Championship.  It takes place at the Big Chill in Key Largo, FL.  www.jjsbigchill.com  Set for March 6–9, 2012, join Jimmy and other celebrities compete for the National Billfish…

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50th ANNUAL BUCCANEER CUP FISH FOR LIFE BILLFISH 2013 PALM BEACH DOUBLE SHOT TOURNAMENT

Mark your calendars for the historic 50th Annual Buccaneer Cup Sailfish Release Tournament. Since 1963, the “Buc Cup” has been a mainstay of South Florida’s energetic and lively sport fishing tournament scene. This year’s tournament marks the fiftieth anniversary of the “Buc Cup” being the one of the oldest continuously run billfish tournaments in the world!

The dates for the event are January 23-26, 2013. Beginning with the captains meeting to be held at the Buccaneer Restaurant on Singer Island and concluding with the awards banquet to be held at the Sailfish Club in Palm Beach! Sign up for three days of world-class fishing and support a worthy cause! All details, information and sign up is available online at www.buccaneercup.com or…

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Find Your Perfect Dream Home in South Florida- While The Market Continues to Sizzle!

If you have had the privilege to own a piece of south Florida real estate, then you can attest to its superiority!  When you purchase a home in south Florida, whether it is Palm Beach, Hutchinson Island or Miami, you expose yourself to a better quality of life. Floridians have a way of enjoying the fun things in life, but who wouldn’t when you live in a year round paradise? With 6-month summers and cool winters, south Florida’s beaches are accessible all year. World class shopping, impeccable dining and five star restaurants are a plenty. Entertainment options are unlimited; you can see miles from the top of the famous Jupiter Lighthouse or go deep-sea fishing. If art is more your thing, there are wonderful museums from Palm Beach to the Keys,…

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9/11 PRE-TRIAL HEARINGS BEGIN GUANTANAMO BAY

On October 15, 2012, victims’ families of 9/11 were given the opportunity to watch pre-trial hearings in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Only military installations in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Massachusetts were given the opportunity to share the feed via closed circuit television.  The hearings are the first since the May 5th arraignment in which the defendants refused to cooperate.  They have been delayed because one of the defense attorneys was defending a man about to be executed in the States, a power outage on the islands’ courthouse postponed the next scheduled proceedings, religious observations, and then Tropical Storm Isaac churned up.  This session is closed to the public.

Khalid Sheik Mohammed, and his four co-defendants, allegedly…

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