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        <title>Boca Raton Real Estate News</title>
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        <description>Visit our Boca Raton real estate blog for up-to-date events and current home buying or selling advice. Boca Raton, Florida is a hot spot in today real estate markets.</description>
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            <title>Boater's Paradise in Boca Raton</title>
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There are more than a few subdivisions and communities within Boca Raton, and each offers a little something special to the prospective homeowner. As you read this article you'll learn about 3 luxurious communities in Boca Raton, Florida that will give you a good starting point for your real estate research.


Bel Marra


This exclusive beachside subdivision is defined by an atmosphere of blissful serenety. All of the subdivisions listed here are exclusive, but Bel Marra is without a doubt one of the most secluded in Boca Raton. The subdivision is arranged in a series of lanes, so that each of the 315 custom built properties only has to walk out their backyard to reach waterfront. You can literally park a small boat in your “backyard” and your car in your driveway.


Living in Bel Marra will cost you between $500K - $5M, which is actually on the lower end of luxury in comparison to some of the other subdivisions listed here. However, don't let that fool you - Rest assured that you'll be enjoying one of the most uniquely luxurious communities on the East Coast.


Boca Bay Colony


Known as a boater's haven, perhaps the most distinctive feature of the Boca Bay Colony is that just about every single home comes with its own private dock that can accommodate large boats in excess of 100 feet. One of the other distinctive features of Boca Bay is its age – Having been built in the early 70s, it has a more distinguished feel about it than most of the more recent developments. This is luxury that has stood the test of time and remains one of the most beautiful communities in Florida. It's also one of the most expensive, with the cheapest homes still selling for over $1M, and more than a few homes exceeding $8M.


Boca Raton Riviera


This family-friendly subdivision is known for its sparkling blue waterfront and it's stunning Mediterranean architecture. Every home in the community is within walking distance of the water, as Boca Raton Riviera is located right along the Intracoastal Waterways. However, not every home has direct waterfront access as in Boca Bay and Bel Marra. That means that there's a bigger variation in listing price, though…A family looking for a luxurious lifestyle can find something very nice at around $500K without much trouble, but there are properties for sale in excess of $10M as well. There's literally a property at every budget in Boca Raton Riviera


These are only 3 of the subdivisions in Boca Raton, Florida, but I'm sure you can already get a feel for what lies in wait for you in this tropical paradise. Once you see some of the available listings in these coastal communities, you're mouth will start watering – You can take that to the bank!
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            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:17:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Featured Golf Club of the Month: Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club</title>
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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 available.  Junior members are responsible for only half the typical capital requirement. 


In addition to golf, the club offers a 7,000-square-foot fitness center.  The equipment is first rate and several fitness classes like Pilates and yoga are also available. Members of the fitness staff are on duty seven days a week and members have twenty-four hours a day access to the facility.  For those who require a regular “pamper time,” there are massage therapists, skin care therapists, and steam rooms available. 


Six tennis courts are located next to the fitness center.  There are men and women’s leagues and tennis clinics for kids after school and on the weekends.  Tennis aficionados can also reserve court time by calling a member of the tennis staff. For those traditionalists who like something a little different, here’s also a croquet pavilion with two championship greenswards. That perennial favorite, duplicate bridge, is available every Tuesday.  The club also sponsors tournaments and lessons.


As if all of these facilities weren’t enough, the club also has its own marina on the bay.  There’s a clubhouse for members with a nautical flair.  There’s also a pool.  Access to the ocean is only minutes away.  Many members dock their yachts at this marina.  There are hookups for phones, water and electricity.  For the yacht owners’ convenience, there’s a full time dock master and concierge services available seven days per week.  The yacht club regularly sponsors regattas, a fishing derby and organized excursions. Members have reciprocal privileges at thirty-five other yacht clubs throughout Florida.


Several dining options are available at both the golf club and the yacht club.  In addition, numerous family oriented activities are offered, like parties, carnivals and “dive-in” movies.  The facilities, amenities and activities it offers are some of the best in Florida. 
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            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Attention:  Many Beautiful Condos for Sale in Boca Raton!</title>
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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 comes with many amenities including a pool, doorman, tennis courts, a fully equipped gym, and a community room.  The condos in this building are priced at $500,000 and up.  It truly is Florida living at its best!


Boca Pointe Country Club provides both a golf course setting and it’s close to shopping. It is a multi-gated, planned development. The community encompasses 1000 lush acres with approximately 3,400 homes. It features condos, town homes, patio homes and single-family detached homes.  The centerpiece of the community is the clubhouse and the eighteen-hole Jack Nicklaus championship golf course. In addition to golf memberships, social and other types of memberships are available. Five dining options are offered to members.  The main dining area is elegant and features an extensive fine-wine list.  Dinner in the Main Dining room is a multi-course affair of gourmet level dishes.  The Grand Café is a little less fancy, but it too offers an extensive list of beverages and foods.  Particularly popular is the Sunday Brunch, which includes homemade French toast, eggs Benedict, and various meats, breads and pastries. Lunch at the café includes a salad bar and carving stations.  Homemade soups and sandwiches are also available.  For dinner, there are a variety of selections including steak, fish, pasta, chicken, salads, appetizers and desserts.


Tennis is also emphasized in this community.  There is a Tennis Center with its own café, a pro shop, and sixteen courts (five of them lighted).  USPTA pro instruction is available and there is both individual and league play.  An Olympic-size swimming pool completes the picture.  The café is constructed so as to permit dining either poolside or courtside.  


Most of the condos in this community are priced between $150,000 and $300,000.  It seems like a very reasonable price when one considers all the amenities that are available with ownership in Boca Pointe Country Club.  
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            <pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2012 06:39:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Admirals Cove Homes for Sale in Jupiter, Florida</title>
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If you have always dreamt of the perfect golf and waterfront home which combines luxury and natural ambience, then you have an opportunity to realize your dream by viewing the available Admirals Cove homes for sale.


Exquisite in beauty, style and taste, the gated Jupiter, Florida community is the crown jewel in combining the best of country club real estate and waterfront properties. When you see the various choices of Admirals Cove homes for sale, you are not investing in an asset that will not only provide you with all the luxurious comforts you can imagine, but you are also investing the best of what the Florida lifestyle has to offer, whether it be for a primary residence, second home or just a well thought out place to retire to. Admirals Cove represents an ideal choice for people who wish to own a luxurious, elegant and modern residence amidst breathtaking natural sceneries.


There are several attractions of owning a home in Admirals Cove. Prominent amongst these are the impressive facilities for golf and tennis. If you are a golf or tennis enthusiast you are sure to find the 45-holes of championship golf along with tennis facilities to be quite impressive in comparison to what other local country clubs offer. Another great feature is the clubhouse which is equipped with great dining facilities and overlooks the private harbor. The Admirals Cove marina provides a spectacular view from the clubhouse and features the latest facilities for boating and yachting. The entire atmosphere at Admirals Cove combines to provide a sense of being on a luxurious vacation that lasts every day for homeowners throughout the year.


It is not surprising that the Admiral Cove homes for sale provide the perfect opportunity of owning a beautiful and comfortable golf or waterfront home, each of which possess a rich legacy of architecture, heritage and style. There are not many communities in Florida where you can play golf in the morning and go boating in the afternoon without ever leaving the neighborhood you live in. At Admiral Cove, one can enjoy the luxury of sailing, golfing or going to the spa all in the same private country club community.
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>New Yacht Transportation For A Trans-Atlantic Sailing</title>
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Residents of South Florida have long been yachting enthusiasts. With traveling a passion, it isnt surprising that many yacht owners are interested in trans-Atlantic sailings from the Palm Beach area, and also from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean.


However, those Trans-Atlantic sailings can put a tremendous amount of wear and tear on a vessel that that is valued at $5 million dollars. 


Enter the $65 million Yacht Express super transport. Shes making waves in the shipping industry as the first semi-submersible cargo vessel designed completely with transporting yachts in mind. Her current cargo is $150 million worth of yachts. Many of the yachts will be put to work in the Mediterranean Sea as charters for the winter season.


Clemens van der Werf, president of Dockwise Yacht Transport LLC, confirms that owners of a 150-foor yacht would spend approximately $250,000 to transport the yacht one way. Costs can vary based on the time of year. Its a premium price, but owners dont have to concern themselves with a trans-Atlantic crossing.


John C Walsey, owns the 121-foot Broward Marine yacht, Java. He told the Sun-Sentinel that so far he has paid to ship the Java five times and the cost is approximately $20,000- $25,000 more than sailing the ship on its own bottom. However, he states the amount of wear and tear saved is phenomenal.


In preparation to load cargo the Yacht Express takes water into its ballast tanks, which sinks the rear of the ship 12 feet below the water line. The luxury vessels are loaded into the interior deck and propped up with temporary supports. Next the ballast is expelled, and the Yacht Express starts to rise. Excess water spills from the back. Technicians then secure the ships by welding supports to the deck and securing the yachts to bollards with straps of nylon that are three inches thick.


Traditionally vessels were lifted out of the water by crane and hoisted onto conventional cargo ships. Owners and captains alike see the value in floating the yachts onto at semi-submersible ship as it produces less stress on the watercraft. 


Dockwise Yacht Transport has added additional amenities in the event that an owner or captain would like to accompany their watercraft on the sailing. There is a small swimming pool, sunning area, lounge chairs, and an atrium bar that serves as a gathering area for those on board. Crew and passengers can also enjoy the workout facilities and the larger than usual mess hall or dining area.


van der Werf told the Sun-Sentinel, &quot;It allows the crew to have a nice time on board when they cross the ocean.&quot;


The company plans to sail monthly from Port Everglades to various ports in the Mediterranean and anticipates transporting 400 yachts to and from the area this year alone.


The Palm Beach area is renowned for its beautiful waters and wonderful boating and yachting opportunities. With Dockwise Yacht Transport LLC, its easier then ever to expand your itineraries to include the Mediterranean, or have your yacht chartered for the season.


If you are interested in Boca Raton Waterfront Real Estate, Contact us today!
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            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:18:08 -0400</pubDate>
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