HIGHLAND BEACH CONDOS FOR SALE

Walk the shores of this quiet, pretty stretch of land, a finger on the map, surrounded by the Intracoastal on the west and the Atlantic Ocean on the east. One road, A1A (Ocean Drive) runs through this narrow piece of land, dividing up the many condominium buildings & homes that abut the waters edge on both sides, many with boat docks. Realtor MARILYN JACOBS SPECIALIZES IN WATERFRONT CONDO SALES and will sell your condo quickly and find you the HOME OF YOUR DREAMS (561-302-3388).

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Hatchling Release Tickets On Sale
Soon!

As we move towards the end of the
peak of sea turtle nesting, our sea
turtle nests begin to hatch. The
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is one
of only three facilities in Florida to
conduct the extremely popular
Hatchling Release Program.

Hatchling sea turtles are removed
each morning from nests excavated
by our Marine Turtle Specialists and
are ready to be released into the
ocean in the evening. Participants
watch as our staff places baby sea
turtles on the sand several feet from
the water's edge, and allows them to
scurry into the ocean on their own.

This program is offered for all ages
and runs from late July through mid-
September. Tickets must be purchased
in person and in advance for a specific
evening, and they sell out quickly! Click
here for information (dates, costs, ticket
limits, etc.) regarding the
2012 Hatchling Release Program.

A GOOD TASTE OF FLORIDA HOSPITALITY

Wishing for a getaway, nearby, with historic reminders and beautiful gardens, near a downtown area brimming with museums, theaters, interesting eateries, Antiques Row, art galleries, yachts on waterways and a new downtown waterfront area?

You can get away from the cares of the day with a weekend or longer stay at the Casa Grandview, located in downtown West Palm Beach’s trendy Grandview Heights historic district, south of City Place and Clematis. Here you will enjoy a 1925 historic bed and breakfast inn featuring private luxury vacation resort cottages, main house guest rooms and 1948 art deco cabana suites. It has received the AAA Four Diamond Award.

Accommodations are chic, warm, eclectic styles and inviting and retain the original interior architecture. There is a cozy Caribbean-like island atmosphere with a Mediterranean flair.

Walk beneath a canopy of leafy palms and flowering trees. Sit in the garden and enjoy the serene view. Feel surrounded by history. Some rooms reflect the Henry Flagler Era of 1893-1913, or the Palm Beach Boom Era of 1913-1926. Others remind you of the Historic Neighborhood Downtown Boom Era of the 1894-1920’s.

Choose from Spanish Mission, Revival, Craftsman Bungalow, Art Deco and Key West styles, one or two bedrooms and suites. This off-the-beaten path resort provides an authentic Florida vacation experience and gracious hospitality. There are one bedroom units, suites with living rooms, units with kitchens.

Walk to the tennis courts, the Kravis Center, and the Convention Center. Bike or jog the scenic route. Have lunch at the world famous Breakers Hotel.

Some accommodations enjoy complimentary breakfasts, coffee and tea service and all have allergy blocking mattress and pillow encasements. There is a DVD rental library, hammocks, keyless door entry, 600-thread count sheets, outdoor lounging areas, chaises, dining and grilling areas. Cottages have washers and dryers.

For more information.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

WE CAN BE PROUD

Out of 4783 acute care hospitals in the US, Boca Raton Regional Hospital and 175 others were identified as Top Performers, receiving the 2012 HealthGrades Women’s Health Excellence Award. That puts BRRH in the top 5% for excellence in women’s heath care... for the third year in a row!

BRRH is also the recipient of the 2012 Best 100 Hospitals in the Nation for Cardiac care, stroke Care, Gastrointestinal Treatment. US News Media & World Reports 2011-2012 Best Hospitals ranked BRHH as a top hospital in the South Florida metropolitan area.

The hospital is a recognized leader in oncology, cardiovascular disease and surgery, minimally invasive surgery, orthopedic, women’s health and emergency medicine, all of which offer state-of-the art diagnostic and imaging capabilities and designated by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

ENJOY A FOOD TOUR IN A HISTORIC DISTRICT

Come on over on certain Saturdays, listed below, and join the "Taste History and Culinary Tours of Historic Palm Beach County." Visit restaurants, eateries, cafes and markets in historic districts, areas and buildings in either Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth or Lantana, and enjoy food sampling. Learn about food history, food culture facts and foodways.

You will be touring on a bus and walking four to six blocks for four hours, rain or shine, visiting at least two of fifteen eateries regularly on the tours, markets and urban farms. See and hear narrative information by a live guide on historic buildings, districts and landmarks located along the tour. Dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated but you may visit local home-grown markets, vegan restaurants, organic eateries, gourmet restaurants, soul food, visit an urban farm, and more. Some food tasting is standing only - no sitting, so wear comfortable shoes.

Cultural Arts venues include stops at the Lake Worth Art League Gallery and the Clay, Glass, Metal, Stone Gallery in the downtown Lake Worth arts district. Cost is $35 per person, less for groups of ten, all paid in advance. Tours being at 11 am so be there at 10:45 am. Tours start at the Boynton Beach Mall (Macy's - Outside at East Entrance), 801 N. Congress Avenue.

The Tour is run by the Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History in Boynton Beach, a non-profit 501c3. Tours are held on the 2nd (Lake Worth), 3rd and 4th Saturdays (Delray Beach and Boynton Beach) of each month, year-round. The website is http://mlfhmuseum.org/culinaryfoodtours.html.

For more information call 561-243-2662 or E-mail tour@tastehistoryculinarytours.org. Private group tours are also offered.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

IDEAS FOR LIVING LONGER, NOTHING NEW BUT YOU MAY NEED TO REFOCUS

United Healthcare’s 7^th Annual 100@100 Survey found that more than half of the 100-year olds exercise nearly every day. Activity favored by nearly half: walking, and almost as many do exercises to strengthen their muscles. Some enjoy yoga, Tai Chi, riding a bike, jogging or participating in sports. It is estimated there are 72,000 centenarians nationwide with Medicare plans.

The survey included 300 baby boomers in their early 50’s, and 100 centenarians and answers focused on talking with a friend or family member almost every day, attending social events, and finding reasons daily to giggle or laugh.

Asked who to invite to a family dinner from a list of 14, Betty White was number one for 78%. Half would pick “Gone with the Wind” as the greatest movie from the past 100 years. Boomers picked “It’s A Wonderful Life.”

Almost 75% of the centenarians polled said they will vote in November.

HIGHLAND BEACH

Condominiums offer a variety of amenities, some are older, established buildings and new ones are still going up. Grand estate and townhomes appear on both sides of A1A. Complexes with beautiful ocean front or intracostal views may include dockage and/or boating facilities.

Take your pick to enjoy a wonderful, comfortable lifestyle.

The Town encompasses 0.6 square miles and is bounded in the north and northwest by the City of Delray Beach and on the south and southwest by the City of Boca Raton.

Highland Beach is a residential community with a year-round population of approximately 3,200 which increases to approximately 6,500 during the winter months, adding part-time residents who list their northern homes as their official place of residence. Residents are composed of approximately 80% retirees and 20% persons employed or engaged in business enterprises in Palm Beach and Broward Counties.

From one full time employee in 1966, the Highland Beach Town Commission staff has grown to 38 full time employees, 4 part time employees, and 5 elected officials. In that same period, the assessed valuation of Highland Beach has mushroomed from $10 million to approximately $861 million.

In March 2000, voters approved a referendum to build a state of the art Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant on some of the land behind Town Hall. The new facility will replace their current lime softening plant which is now located in Boca Raton.

In March 2002, Highland Beach voters approved a referendum to build a new library in the rear of the Town Hall complex, next to the Intracoastal Waterway. The new library will be 6 to 8 times larger than the current one, and will provide patrons with even more choices and variety in the latest reading materials, periodicals, videos and DVDs. There will also be more public computers available for internet access. Construction of the new library is not expected to begin until 2004.

In 1999, the city of Highland Beach heartily celebrated its fiftieth anniversary.

Located between the cities of Delray Beach and Boca Raton, Highland Beach is a residential community. Highland Beach was once the home of the Caloosa Indian tribe. Pirates, explorers and buccaneers also visited the city over the years.

The roughly three-mile stretch of Highland Beach serves as a critical nesting ground for endangered sea turtles, which lay hundreds of eggs onshore each year from March through October.

Today, Highland Beach - along with the nearby upscale communities of Gulf Stream, Ocean Ridge and Manalapan - is home to some of the most beautiful homes and beachfront property along South Florida’s “Gold Coast.”

The Highland Beach real estate market is upscale, featuring luxurious beachfront single-family detached homes and exquisite condominiums, co-ops and high-rises. Highland Beach also features pristine oceanfront property, with homes ranging to more than $15 million. Equally upscale condominium high-rises priced from $300,000 to $3.4 million are available at Toscana Towers, Townhouses of Highland Beach, Trafalgar, Coronado at Highland Beach Isles and Regency Highland. Limited land and lots are available for custom building.

RENTED: POLO CLUB LAKEFRONT POOL HOME • FURNISHED TURNKEY • TWO PETS ALLOWED ANY SIZE

WHAT WOULD MARILYN DO DIFFERENTLY THAN OTHER AGENTS IF SHE LISTED YOUR PROPERTY?

Give your property WORLDWIDE EXPOSURE... ...email 38,000 local realtors with your property info - they may have YOUR BUYER in their portfolio ...list your property on both the Regional MLS (RMLSFL) and the Palm Beach Board of Realtors (PBB) - Marilyn is a member of both ...feature photos and info about your listing in our office window in a trafficed area in downtown Palm Beach (Jeffrey Ray & Associates, 210 Brazilian Way, corner of South County Road ...email information to over 1000 luxury agents around the US ...post your information all over the whole wide world on the internet ...talk to Marilyn to learn more.

MARILYN HANDLES SALES, RENTALS AND LISTINGS

SIX LISTINGS OF MARILYN... look how fasssst they sold!

A Polo Club single family house listed with Marilyn WAS UNDER CONTRACT THE SAME DAY IT WAS LISTED - in one day! A Delray Beach townhouse listed with Marilyn was UNDER CONTRACT IN 14 DAYS. A Polo property listed with Marilyn was UNDER CONTRACT IN 21 DAYS. A Lake Worth/Smith Farms single family residence listed with Marilyn was SOLD IN 63 DAYS when the real estate market was most distressed and the home had dozens of showings. After a year on the market, a listing of Marilyn’s WAS UNDER CONTRACT IN 90 DAYS. On the FIRST DAY OUT LOOKING, out-of-towners bought one of the 7 houses Marilyn showed them. Sending endless listings over the internet, one two occasions, buyers purchased homes from these LISTINGS SENT OVER THE INTERNET. MARILYN HAS HAD PROPERTIES UNDER CONTRACT IN ONE DAY AND HAS HAD BUYERS FIND THEIR DREAM HOMES IN ONE DAY!!! When you list with Marilyn, start looking right away for your next home as you may be there sooner than you think!