Rory Mcllroy to Visit Haiti on Humanitarian Misson

March 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Rory Mcllroy after his win at The Honda Classic in 2012 at PGA National

Rory Mcllroy after his win at The Honda Classic in 2012 at PGA National

Some golfers take the week before the Masters off to relax and recuperate before the season’s first major, while others feel the best way to get ready is for one final tune-up. Not Rory Mcllroy, he will be doing something very different in the days leading up to the tournament at Augusta.

Mcllroy will visit Haiti for two days as part of a humanitarian mission. The Palm Beach Gardens resident will return to the island for the second time in three years as Ireland’s ambassador to UNICEF. He last visited in 2011, months after the island was hit was a cataclysmic earthquake that wrecked the country. He plans to return to see how the people of Haiti’s lives have changed in the past two years and continue to raise awareness for the country still devastated by the damage.

After his return from Haiti in 2011, Mcllroy won his first major at the U.S. Open with a record setting score of 16-under par. For more information on all that UNICEF does in the United States and around the world visit www.unicefusa.org.

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Incredible, $30 Million Center for Autism is Coming to Jupiter!

March 11, 2013 by

Golf star, Ernie Els (Bears Club) and his philanthropy announced Tuesday, March 5 their plans to build a groundbreaking center for autism right here in Jupiter, Florida. What the foundation is calling “an epicenter for autism research, transition and treatment,” is going to deliver a tremendous amount to our society.

The Els Foundation have submitted the plans for the $30 million charter school in the Limestone Creek area of Jupiter. The center will focus on giving children, from 3 to 21 years old, the best quality of life when living with autism.

When the plans for the school were submitted to Palm Beach County, they included some great details. The school will rest on a 27-acre parcel located just north of Indiantown Road, east of I-95 and will feature a 100,000 square foot school and resource center equipped to care for 300 students with autism. Mary Kay Wilson, the tournament director for the Ernie Els Foundation stated, “Transition programs will be available to help students move forward to adulthood.” What makes this center unique is its combination of  education, medical treatment with sports and activities programs. Having this variety of activities and treatments in one center is what it takes to deliver a life changing experience to children with autism and their families.

Els and his wife, Liezl, have been incredibly devoted to fundraising for autism research. Their son, Ben, was diagnosed with autism in 2008 and since then, they have dedicated their personal resources and energy to the cause. The new charter school available to all students in Palm Beach County. It will provide an interactive setting for those with autism from the first grade all the way through high school. A spokesperson from Autism Speaks commented on the subject of elementary through high school that it “will allow students to learn easier and be more comfortable.”

Local families and the town of Jupiter are very excited about the new center and what it will add to our community. Palm Beach County representatives are expecting the program to gain national and global acknowledgment. So far, the Els Foundation has raised $15 million ($6 million personally donated by the Els family). The charity is also hosting dozens of fundraising events to meet their $30 million goal this year.  Els stated he expects to see “another $3 million raised this year from the golf events.”

Many of these golf benefits will be held in South Florida. The first event is the Golf Challenge series, which will be held at the Floridian in Palm City and begins April 2nd.  The second event is to be held on April 29th in Doral and the grand finale will take place at Trump National (formerly known as Ritz Carlton). in Jupiter on September 30th. These are just a few of the local events the foundation is hosting here in Florida many of the others will be held across the nation.

Learn more about the events and cause at www.elsforautism.com.

 

 

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The Jupiter Beach Resort is the Premier Choice of Resorts and Hotels in Northern Palm Beach County!

February 25, 2013 by

The Jupiter Beach Resort is one of the best places to stay at when you take a vacation or a “stay-cation!” Whether you are coming from out of state or from another part of south Florida, give the Jupiter Beach Resort a try.

This beautiful, beachfront resort sits directly on the sandy, beaches of Jupiter, Florida. The accommodations include 168 incredible guest rooms and 34 breath-taking suites. All of the rooms are amazing but they do have a scale of extravagance. The resort view offers views of the resort grounds and feature island-style décor, and relaxing ambiance. The partial view room offers peeks of the ocean from a private balcony. The premium ocean view room offers even more amenities like Egyptian cotton, large, private balconies and incredible, north and south views of the Atlantic Ocean and sunny beaches. The finest rooms available are the penthouse suites, where you have the option of one or two bedroom, oceanfront suites. Amenities of the penthouse include: a well-appointed living room, dining room, flat screen TVs, an extra, powder bath and wrap-around balconies with reserved seating and unlimited views.

The Jupiter Beach Resort offers the best in tropical escapes. Some of the wonderful amenities that come with being a guest of this resort include:

  • Beachside restaurant and lounge
  • Poolside bar with live music
  • 1,000 feet of private beach
  • Chair and umbrella services
  • Hammocks and fire pits
  • Full service spa and salon
  • In-room dining
  • In-room spa services
  • Complimentary Internet access
  • The Sandbar: Beachside bar for casual dining
  • Sinclair: Formal dining room

Amenities of the sporting grounds include:

  • Lighted tennis court
  • Top of the line fitness center
  • Oceanfront, heated pool and waterfall spa
  • Basketball court
  • Shuffle board court
  • Game and card rooms
  • Poolside family games and movies

It is no question this charming resort is highly acclaimed and top rated for your perfect, beachside stay. Visit the Jupiter Beach Resort to learn about specials and promotions.

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Fresh, Fun and Free: Don’t Miss the West Palm Beach Green Market Every Saturday!

February 13, 2013 by

Imagine walking beneath a vibrant canopy of orchids along the streets line byt the glistening Intercostal waters. Your senses will be filled with splashes of yellow sunflowers, rainbows of fruits and vegetables, smells of fresh baked goods and the sound of local music filling the air. This is just an idea of some of the sensations you’ll experience at the West Palm Beach Green Market. If you haven’t been to it on a Saturday yet, it is safe to say you’re missing out. It is held at 101 South Flagler Drive on the West Palm Beach Waterfront. Over 60 vendors represent their farm garden-fresh produce, hand made art and vivacious flowers at the Green Market.  If you have some great ideas to add to the market or want to be a vendor there is room for you too!  The market has built its reputation on its gracious vendors, bustling atmosphere and celebrated produce.

Italian and Spanish open-air markets have inspired the origin of the market. Started in October of 1994 by the former Mayor of West Palm Beach, when it was authorized it as one of the City’s Community Events.  Now locals and visitors alike anticipate the Green Market season. Green Market has a mission to provide the local society with the best in locally grown fruits, vegetables and agriculture. The market and its vendor also have a vision of supporting locally grown crops, helping to stimulate agricultural development, and backing the value added and specialty products.

A FRESH OUTLOOK!

Come check out the Green Market’s first year-round season. The market kicked off in October of 2012 and will continue until April of 2013. You can come visit the market every Saturday from 9am to 2pm. The second part of the season will begin in May and continue to September 2013, from 9am to 12pm. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the garden-fresh fruits and vegetables, hot meals including Spanish, American and European cuisine, live music, the tropical native flowers and freshly baked breads and pastries. Parking is available in the Banyan Street garage. If you haven’t seen it for yourself, move it to the top of your list! The Green Market is just one of south Florida’s most precious events!

For more information about the West Palm Beach Green Market, please call Green Market Manager, Katrina Resch 561-822-1520.

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Rory Mcllroy The World’s Number One Golfer Discovers His Dream Home Situated On The Loxahatchee River in Jupiter, Florida

November 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Rory Mcllroy is already the world’s number one golfer and considered a golf legend at the young age of 23.  In his home country of Ireland he started practicing golf at two years of age.  By following and learning from his father Rory started to develop and master his craft. In 2005 by the age of 15 Mcllroy had already won both the Irish Close Championship and the West of Ireland Championship becoming the youngest to hold these championship titles.  By 2006 he had already won the European Amateur Tour and was continuing his climb to the top.  Mcllroy has played against the world’s top golfers including Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Lee Westwood, and Keegan Bradley. In 2011 Mcllroy took the U.S Championship and just a few months ago he took the Honda Classic right here in Palm Beach Gardens, he held a constant lead during the final day but Tiger was close behind and earned a close second. Mcllroy shot two strokes under woods and 12 under overall earning him a huge win. With this win Mcllroy overcame Luke Donald as the world’s number one golfer. Some other accolades Mcllroy has had in the past year consist of a win on the European Tour, runner up at the Abu Dhabi Championship, and finished in the top 10 of his last 11 tournaments. Rory Mcllroy may be only 23 years old but has shown a great deal of promise and has excelled as a professional golfer. Mcllroy may call his native Ireland home but he has found his dream home as a second residence situated on the Loxahatchee River in Jupiter. After winning the Honda Classic Rory became a member of the Bears Club, Where he can often be seen there working out, practicing his game, or relaxing and enjoying his time.

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