About Our Area
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PALM BEACH GARDENS – Palm Beach Gardens, a Signature City, has the largest land area in Palm Beach County spanning 56.16 square miles. More than 50% of the land in Palm Beach Gardens is landscaped green space or preserves. The city was incorporated in 1959 and is dedicated to being a city to live, learn, work and play. Palm Beach Gardens offers art in public spaces, resorts, plentiful dining, upscale shopping, A-rated schools, golf courses and nightlife. Palm Beach Gardens has become a Bio-tech mecca and is home to: world-renowned Scripps Research Institute and the Max Planck Institute of Germany, the PGA (Professional Golfers Association of America), The Forbes Company and other major companies. |
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JUPITER – The town of Jupiter, located in Palm Beach county, is well known for its beauty and beaches. The most notable landmark in Jupiter is the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. Signed into legislation by President Bush in 2008, The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and 126 surrounding areas of habitat were designated as Outstanding Natural Area (ONA). The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and surrounding areas are one of only 3 ONAs in the United States. The Jupiter Lighthouse is also a National Monument. |
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JUPITER ISLAND – Beauty and privacy are two of the reasons Jupiter Island, at only 17 miles long, remains irresistible to many of the famous residents. Jupiter Island is a barrier island, an elongated, narrow accumulation of sediment, usually sand, formed in the shallow coastal zone and separated from the mainland by coastal bays and marshes. Located 8 miles northeast of Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter Island is considered the wealthiest town in the United States. Celebrity residents include Tiger Woods, Celine Dion and Alan Jackson. |
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JUNO BEACH – Juno Beach is a Palm Beach County town with 2.4 miles of beautiful beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. Juno Beach encompasses an area of 2.65 square miles. 43% of the town’s total land area was purchased by the County for preservation of environmentally sensitive lands. The town has over 3,600 permanent residents and is home to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, a hospital for sea turtles and ocean conservation organization. The town of Juno Beach’s coastline is one of the highest density nesting area for sea turtles in the world.
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TEQUESTA – Tequesta is an incorporated village next to Jupiter, Florida. Tequesta is known for its beauty and as a vacation haven. Most of Tequesta sits on the Mainland but parts of Tequesta are home to Jupiter Island.
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NORTH PALM BEACH – North Palm Beach is an unincorporated village in Palm Beach county. North Palm Beach is known for its Waterfront homes with access to the Atlantic Ocean. It is home to a public Jack Nicholas Signature golf course. In 2006, Jack Nicholas redesigned the course and garnered rave reviews for the reopening. He charged
the Village of North Palm Beach $1 for his services. |
