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Boca Raton has been described as a “Mecca” for outdoor enthusiasts and it certainly lives up to its name.  But there are dozens of other available activities to suit every taste.  Perhaps one of the most important venues for finding a variety of activities offered at reasonable prices is the Boca Raton Department of Parks and Recreation. This department offers events and activities that will appeal to different age groups.  The Department of Parks and Recreation runs three community centers within the city, including the Boca Raton Community Center.  This center sponsors literally hundreds of classes throughout the year.  Some of the classes are geared towards adults, and some towards children.  It’s impossible to cite the whole list of

Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club is one of the most exclusive golf clubs in Boca Raton.  It’s a private club, and anyone wishing to apply for membership must be invited to do so.  This country club has maintained a tradition of elegance for over a half-century.  Part of its mission statement is that it endeavors to provide fun for the entire family.  Royal Palm features a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.  The elegant clubhouse offers a high-end level of services to all members and their guests.  Members are greeted by name, and the conscientious staff remembers their individual preferences. Both golf and social memberships are available with a capital contribution required at both levels of membership.  A junior membership is also

As most people know, Boca Raton is located in Palm Beach County.  And as many people also know, Palm Beach County is home to some of the wealthiest people in the United States.  Because of this, the antique business in Palm Beach County is booming. Antiques are typically considered a luxury item. Perhaps it’s because of this fact that antiques represent wealth and status among the upper echelons of our society.  So antique stores, hoping to turn a profit, make sure that there is always a steady supply of antiques to appeal to the sensibilities of their wealthier clients. It also should be remembered that when clients wish to dispose of antique pieces, they often end up in antique stores in the Palm Beach area. This means that many beautiful

Boca Raton boasts some of the most beautiful Florida condos on the market today. There are condos offered at various price ranges, and there are styles available to please even the most discriminating buyer.  Many can even be purchased furnished, if that is a consideration. And of course, to many people, location is everything. Some may desire a waterfront condo, others a condo that is close to shopping, and still others a condo located in a country club setting so that golf is readily available. Boca Raton offers all three types of settings.

A representative waterfront condo is the Statford Arms.  One of its most appealing features is a wrap-around porch that provides views of both the Intercostal Waterway and the ocean.  Ownership at this condo

Woodfield Country Club is a beautiful community that encompasses 830 acres of prime real estate in the Boca Raton area.  The community has 1300 residences including townhouses and single-family homes.  The prices range from $300,000 to multi-million dollar homes. It’s such a large community that it’s subdivided into twenty distinct neighborhoods.  Each neighborhood has its own unique ambiance.  The community is family–friendly and emphasizes both children’s and adult’s activities. There are three types of memberships available: social, sport and golf. 

The community boasts an elaborate 38,000 square foot fitness center.  Called the Cascades, the center features the latest in fitness equipment as well as a spa, sauna, salon, and café. 

Stonebridge Golf and Country Club is one of the many superb gated communities in the Boca Raton area.  The 398 homes that comprise the community dwell on a beautifully landscaped golf course and many even have lake views.  The clubhouse is an amazing 40,000 square foot structure that under went an extensive renovation in 2008.  The facility boasts a fully equipped fitness center (with spa treatment and massage therapy available), an elegant formal dining room, a grille room and a lakeside lounge.

Gourmet level meals are served in the three dining areas, which can accommodate up to 250 guests. The head chef has over eighteen years of culinary experience.  He is a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.  He

If you need a place to stay while house hunting in the Boca Raton area, there are numerous options.  And for those who want to combine house hunting with a vacation, hotels and resorts near the beach are plentiful.  Perhaps the best-known resort in the Boca Raton area is the Boca Raton Resort and Club. This Mediterranean style club has a long history in the Boca Raton area, and is arguably the most recognized structure in southeast Florida. The original building was completed in 1926 and was designed by prominent architect, Addison Mizner.  There have been several renovations and additions since that time, and today it is a sprawling structure that sits on 365 manicured acres. 

The resort boasts 1,043 rooms that are decorated in five different

Economic news in the United States is increasingly more positive.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average recently soared above 13,000 and the unemployment rate is slowly decreasing.  Many economists feel that these milestones indicate that the American economy is beginning to come out of a lingering recessional era.  Most experts believe, however, that the housing market will be slower to respond to the improving economic climate. 

As most people are aware, certain areas of the United States were disproportionately affected when the housing market crashed in late 2006 and 2007.  Florida was one of the hardest hit states.  Consider that during the 1990s and early 2000s, home prices in Florida were ten percent above the national average.  In 2005, the

Boca Raton is located in Palm Beach County, and is serviced by its countywide school system.  The Palm Beach County School District educates almost 173,000 pupils each year. Its facilities include 164 elementary, middle and high schools.  It is the fifth largest school district in the State of Florida and the eleventh largest school district in the United States.  It has over thirty charter schools that offer parents and students an alternative to traditional educational programs.  It also has several magnet schools that offer specialized programs in science, math, technology, visual arts, performing arts, communication arts and international studies.  The district makes every effort to provide diverse educational environments so that individual

Boca Raton is conveniently located in Palm Beach County.  And Palm Beach County, as many people are aware, offers some of the most unusual and entertaining activities available in South Florida.  Consider, for instance, two popular attractions that take place in nearby Wellington, Florida. 

The first occurs every year, from January through April.  Those are the months of the polo season in South Florida.  The game of polo used to be the preserve of only the rich and famous.  Even the spectators were from the upper echelons of society.  All that has changed, however.  Now, during the first four months of every year, families can attend these entertaining matches every Sunday.  Yes, there are still private boxes and reserved seating available,