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Jupiter Named Ambassador City

WASHINGTON – July 16, 2009 – The city of Jupiter, Fla., has been named a 2009 Ambassador City by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and the U.S. Conference of Mayors for its “SOLD on Jupiter” program. The program offers potential homebuyers with information, resources and a tour of affordable homes.

The SOLD on Jupiter program was launched in 2007 and is an initiative of the town of Jupiter and the Jupiter-Tequesta-Hobe Sound Association of Realtors® (JTHS). The groups host two to four SOLD on Jupiter events each year and invite prospective buyers to tour affordable homes in several area neighborhoods.

“Realtors build communities and are committed to helping homebuyers achieve their dreams of homeownership,” said NAR President Charles McMillan. “The SOLD on Jupiter program should be commended for giving potential homebuyers a better understanding of the homebuying process and the resources available to help them achieve that goal. It also provides more awareness about Jupiter’s neighborhoods and the variety of homes available in their price range.”

The 30-minute parade of neighborhoods highlights affordable townhomes, condos and single-families homes priced from $70,000 to $300,000. During the tours, Realtors and community leaders are available to answer questions about the homes for sale as well as highlight the neighborhood’s amenities such as schools, parks and shopping.

At the events, housing counselors and lenders are also available to answer questions, discuss financing options and provide information on available homebuyer grants and subsidies. The events are free and open to the public.

At a reception yesterday, Realtor Len Ferber, 2009 chair of the Housing Opportunity Committee, joined Dustin Joyce, Council for the New American City, to present the Ambassador for Cities plaque and a $5,000 check to Anita McKernan, 2009 president for the JTHS Association of Realtors, and to Jupiter Mayor Karen Golonka.

The Ambassadors for Cities program was launched in 2003 by NAR and the U.S. Conference of Mayors, through its Council on the New American City. The program encourages cities and Realtor associations to form partnerships to promote homeownership and affordable housing opportunities.

This article is courtesy of The Florida Association of Realtors®.

Town of Jupiter Hosts Turtle Trot 5K

19th Annual Town of Jupiter Turtle Trot

The Town of Jupiter is hosting the Turtle Trot 5k for the 19th year in a row.  Over 600 runners from all over Palm Beach County are expected to participate.  The marathon will start at Carlin Park, run along A1A through the Jupiter Inlet, return and end at Carlin Park.  Free shirts will be given to the first 600 participants.  Multi-Race will provide timing and scoring using the chip system.  Prizes will be given to 1st – 3rd overall male and female and first three places for male and female runners in each of the 15 age groups.

The Parks and Recreation provide many quality programs and events for our community.  Here’s one way to support our town by participating, volunteering or sponsoring the Turtle Trot.

You can register as a race participant by visiting the Jupiter Community Center at 200 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458 or download an application from their website or at Multi-Race’s website or visit Running Sports in Juno Beach (561) 694-8125.

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Susanne Quirk is a Realtor® with Cobblestone Realty specializing in residential homes in Jupiter, Juno Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Contact Susanne at (561) 386-0350, e-mail, or visit our website www.TheJunoBeachRealtor.com to learn more.

Celebrate Tax Relief Night at the Square Grouper

Abacoa Launches Trik Flix Film Festival

Abacoa’s first film festival will take place Saturday, April 25, 2009.  The festival will provide an opportunity for filmmakers to present their action sports videos.  Designed for filmmakers 25 and under, the festival will allow those breaking into the industry to display their work alongside the top filmmakers in the action sports world.

Throughout the day, fans and those in the industry can benefit from pro skate and BMX sessions, filmmaking workshops and big screen premieres of young local filmmakers.

Prizes include a $10,000 scholarship, Apple products, bikes, surfboards and more.  Be full-warned, Trik Flix is expecting over 10,000 people to be in attendance.  Admission is free.

Events:

Workshops Include:

Visit the workshop portion of the website to register.

To compete in the film competition or for more information, visit TrikFlix.com or call (561) 568-1114.  Trik Flix is raising awareness and money for the Surfrider Foundation and the Center for Autism.

Easter Fun in Palm Beach County

Updated Saturday, April 11

Time to celebrate Easter and we have compiled a list of Easter activities in Palm Beach County scheduled for this weekend.  Have a wonderful Easter and go easy on the Peeps!

Abacoa:

Roger Dean Stadium:

Jupiter:

Saturday, April 11th
9:30 – 11:00 am
Jupiter Community Center
210 Military Trail
Jupiter, FL 33458

For More Information
(561) 741-2400

Hunt begins promptly at 9:30am. Kids- Bring your own basket to collect eggs & candy. There will be egg hunt areas for ages 3 & under, 4-6, and 7-10. Immediately following the hunt until 11am, there will be additional activities including visits with the Easter Bunny, inflatables, face painting, and arts & crafts. Beginning at 10:30 am there will be a ballet performance of “Alice in Wonderland” by the Jupiter Community Center ballet classes. Be sure to be on time for the Easter Egg Hunts as they do not last long. REMINDER: Please bring a bag to put candy in and get there on time.

Palm Beach Gardens:

Age Groups:  3 years & under, 4-6 years, 7-10 years.  Bring your own Easter Basket

9:00 a.m. – Face Painting

West Palm Beach:

April 11, 2009

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Event begins promptly at 10:00 a.m.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, please contact the Flagler Museum at:
(561) 655-2833 or via e-mail at mail@flaglermuseum.us

Each year the Flagler Museum’s Whitehall Society hosts an Easter Egg Hunt and Egg Roll on the South Lawn of Whitehall the Saturday morning before Easter.  Children are encouraged to bring their own Easter Egg Basket for the Easter Egg Hunt on the Museum’s South Lawn. General admission for the Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Egg Roll is $5 for children and $15 for adults. There will be no admission charge for children and grandchildren of Museum Members at the Sustaining Level and above.

John Favole, News Anchor for WPTV News Channel 5, will be the Master of Ceremonies. Museum gates open at 9:00 a.m. for a visit by the Easter Bunny and Easter arts and crafts. The Easter Egg Hunt begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. Light morning refreshments will be available on the South Porch.

Proceeds of the event will help to underwrite the Museum’s Newspapers in Education program. Published in conjunction with The Palm Beach Post, the Newspapers in Education tabloid will be geared toward 4th and 5th grade students and will be made available statewide. It will help students understand the development of Florida and Henry Flagler’s essential role in that process.

Spotlight on Abacoa

Abacoa Town Center

Abacoa is one of the more recent communities developed in Jupiter.  We have been residents of Abacoa for over six years.  We enjoy the close proximity of restaurants, shops, work and school.  It is a young community were the average adult age is approximately 36 yrs.  However, it caters to every age group.  It is a planned community on over 2,055 acres of land, including some areas of greenway preserves throughout the town.

Roger Dean Stadium has become the home for spring training for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Florida Marlins.  The stadium is conveniently located in the heart of Abacoa and brings great family entertainment to our community.  Other fun-filled activities include golfing at Abacoa Golf and family nights at the Abacoa Town Center.  The Abacoa Town Center is filled with retail shops and restaurants.  Most weekends at the town center are filled with live music, movies, and festivals for residents to enjoy.  Other businesses in the area inlude Florida Atlantic University and Scripps Florida Institute.  Since Scripps arrival, Abacoa has become a hub of scientific technology with the following of the Max Planck Society and other scientific institutes from around the world.

There are many community of homes that make up Abacoa.  A wide selection homes are currently for sale.  Prices begin at $84,000 for a condominium at the Village at Abacoa, located directly above the town center shops.  Townhomes in Antigua begin at $154,900 and single family homes start at $305,000 in Paseos and top out at just over $1,300,000 in Valencia.

For more information about the communities in Abacoa, visit our community page about Abacoa or the Abacoa website.

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Egret Landing Open House

Open House Sunday, March 15, 2009 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Cobblestone Realty will be hosting an Open House this Sunday in Egret Landing at Jupiter.  You won’t want to miss seeing this home.  It is the lowest priced home in the community.  Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, this home is great for families.  An oversized lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, it is a great open floorplan with great potential for a pool and much more.

Open House by Cobblestone Realty

Where:  204 Banyanwood Point

When:  Sunday, March 15, 2009

Time:  1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Directions:  From 95 take Indiantown Road east, south on Central Boulevard, right onto Egret Landing Boulevard, Rt. onto Egret Cir. N., Lt. onto Banyanwood Point.

Boat Parade in Jupiter

The boat parade is a big event throughout Palm Beach County. Each year we have enjoyed seeing the parade at different locations. We’ve tried The Waterway Cafe, The River House, Yacht Club and simply driving by. The bridges are always slammed with people, police, cars are parked haphazardly everywhere, and not the best place to be with kids.

So, if you are looking for something different, the town of Jupiter is hosting this years boat parade at the Riverwalk Events Plaza. Festivities include a parade, fireworks, food, music and a performance by the Atlantic Arts Academy.  The town is asking everyone to bring an unwrapped toy for Toys For Tots.

Other viewing locations are the Lighthouse Park and Sawfish Bay Park.  Call 741-2521 or visit the Town of Jupiter website for more information.

Susanne Quirk is a Realtor® with Cobblestone Realty specializing in oceanfront and luxury homes in Juno Beach and Jupiter, Florida. Contact Susanne at (561) 386-0350, e-mail, or visit her website, The Juno Beach Realtor.

Advertise Your Business on Blogging Jupino

As a community blog we like to provide current information about the community, people and businesses in Jupiter and the surrounding areas.  We have grown tremendously since our inception just one year ago.  Blogging has been a tremendous way for us to meet new people and learn more about the area we live in.  We would like to share our success with everyone in our community by asking you to send us an article about your place of business, neighborhood or story about your favorite place in Palm Beach County.

Interesting and captivating articles will be posted on our blog for everyone to see.  We want articles that serve a purpose to our readers.  Just telling us about your business simply won’t do.  Be creative and send us your best!  Pictures are highly encouraged. 

We are fortunate to recieve high traffic volume each month from readers around the world.  This is a free service for those working or living in Jupiter and surrounding areas.

Help us to make Blogging Jupino the best community blog in Palm Beach County.

Send your articles and questions to squirk@cobblestonefl.com.  No hard copies please.  Digital format only.

Halloween on the Riverwalk in Jupiter

Calling all scarey, creepy ghosts and goblins to join Jupiter Parks and Recreation in celebrating Halloween on Saturday, October 25th from noon – 2 p.m.  Celebrate Halloween at the Riverwalk Events Plaza underneath the Indiantown Road Bridge.  Come see your fellow Jupiter residents in their creative costumes and enjoy music, ghoulish games and more.  Be sure to bring a lawn chair.  Refreshments will be available for purchase.  The even will be held rain or shine.

For more information, contact the Jupiter Community Center at (561) 741-2400 or visit their website at www.jupiter.fl.us/ParksRecreation.

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