Jupiter
General Overview
Jupiter is famous for its beautiful beaches, the Loxahatchee River, and Intracoastal Waterway. The town enjoys a vibrant cultural life as the home of the Florida History Center & Museum, and several annual arts and entertainment festivals. Town and County parks also provide recreational facilities for team sports like baseball, basketball and soccer, tennis court , an aquatic center and access ramps into the Intracoastal Waterway.
Jupiter is home to many full and part time residents as well as a popular destination for vacationers. The town has a mixture of family residential neighborhoods, condominium communities and upscale waterfront communities that attract young families, professionals, retirees and seasonal residents.
Tequesta
In 1955 a bridge tender was asked by Charles Martyn to describe the area that is now the Village of Tequesta. His reply was, "it's just a jungle".
Inspired by the bridge tender's description Martyn asked for a tour of the area. As the two men traveled the Inlet and Intracoastal by boat, Martyn was immediately intrigued by the beauty and potential of the area. He bought 86 acres on Jupiter Island where he developed the Jupiter Inlet Colony.
While excavating the site, Martyn's crew unearthed an Indian mound filled with artifacts. Martyn's interest in Indian history led him to research the mound's contents. Later speculation was that the mound belonged to an encampment of Tequesta Indians encroaching on the native Jega Indians. Martyn was convinced of this and named an area he was developing west of the Intracoastal after the Tequesta tribe. That development, now known as the Tequesta Country Club, was later incorporated as the Village of Tequesta.
Tequesta started as one man's vision and has now become a thriving Village with miles of waterfront property. From the serene Loxahatchee River to the breathtaking ocean front homes, residents are drawn to Tequesta by natural beauty.
A mix of quiet single family home neighborhoods and secure condominium complexes attract families, working professionals and retirees to the Village.
Tequesta also has a wealth of cultural and recreational activities for every age. The Village is home to the Lighthouse Gallery and School of Art.
There are plenty of shops, stores and service businesses located in Tequesta along with churches of various faiths. New residents and visitors are greeted with a strong sense of community and a genuine hometown friendliness.
Jupiter
is located in Palm Beach County in Central East Florida and is the largest city in Palm Beach County. It's 43.61 square miles and is located 67 miles north of Miami. Within it's boundaries resides Palm Beach International Airport.
Several bridges link Jupiter to Palm Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. You'll find over 50,000 palm trees in Jupiter, adding to the scenery of tropical foliage and prestine sandy beaches.
Historically, the Jupiter area was known for it's resorts and posh shopping. Today, Jupiter is an ecclectic blend of residential neighborhoods, private estates, golf communities, estates-on-the-water, shopping and cultural amenities that are high end. Since the early 1990's Jupiter has been committed to improve the downtown area creating excellent shopping and entreprenurial opportunities. This great effort has achieved both local and national attention.
The Kravis Center for the Perfoming Arts is where residents and visitors alike can enjoy over 300 performances yearly. Jupiter is home to the new Meyer Ampitheatre at SunFest Park. Residents can enjoy classical music, pop, jazz, opera and Broadway productions. Plus, you can catch some wonderful performances at The Sony Music/Blockbuster Coral Sky Ampitheatre as well.
Jupiter Housing
There is an abundance of residential Real Estate available in Jupiter
and the surrounding areas. This includes the many gated and retirement communities, sub-divisions or tracts, offering a variable price range and availability near or around Jupiter. There are also gated communities offering luxurious homes in a golf resort setting. Condominum and townhouse options are abundant as well as real estate options for senior citizens. For the individual preferring acreage and privacy, there is a good selection of old estates and newer realestate and homes situated in their own beautiful
and secluded grounds, some are waterfront properties. The Jupiter area is served by a Real Estate Multiple Listing Service, (MLS) and links to them can be found on this site at: www.housesandhomes.com/real-estate/Jupiter
/tuc.listings/html.
Townships Surrounding Jupiter
Tequests, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Boynton Beach,Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Lantan, North Palm Beach, Singer Island, Jupiter, Juno Beach and Palm Beach Gardens.
Jupiter Climate and Weather
Located at sea level, Jupiter is situated in a subtropical climate zone. The average year-round temperature for Jupiter, Florida is 78 degrees. The Atlantic Gulf Stream approaches the Palm Beach County coast closer than anywhere in the nation, bringing warm waters from the south. Palm Beach County's moderate climate allows for outdoor activities throughout the year and very good flying weather.
Summer temperatures are tempered by ocean breezes.
Jupiter
Attractions
Art and Culutre are abundant in Jupiter. The combination of an affluent and well educated populace has led to the development of a Fine Arts District, the Palm Street art studio cluster, highly accomplished arts organizations such as the Norton Museum, Palm Beach Opera, Ballet Florida, the Robert & Mary Montgomery Armory Art Center and open to the public, the Dreyfoos School of the Arts.
For family entertainment and outdoor enjoyment, Jupiter has it all. Here you will find the Lion Country Safari, Aircoastal Helicopters, Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, Beach Water Sports of Jupiter/Tequesta, a family recreation center offers miniature golf,water bumper boats, more than 300 video games
and much more at Boomers, Canoe Outfitters of Florida, Christopher’s Christmas Shoppe, Fun Depot, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Herbert Hoover Dike surrounding Lake Okeechobee, The Historical Society of Palm Beach County, Hoffman’s Chocolate Shoppe & Gardens, Jupiter Lighthouse, Knollwood Groves / Hallpatee Seminole Village, The Last Galleon an archeological process on artifacts being recovered from what is believed to be the oldest Spanish Galleon found in Florida waters, Loxahatchee Everglades Tour, Manatee Queen, Mariah Sailing Catamaran, Marinelife Center of Juno Beach, Mounts Botanical Gardens, Okeeheelee Nature Center, Palm Beach Groves, Palm Beach Polo and Country Club, On The Rocks offers indoor climbing, Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club, Palm Beach Princess offers day and evening coastal cruises, The Palm Beach Water Taxi, Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park, PLAYMOBIL FunPark, Rapids Water Park, Sawgrass Recreational Park, South Florida Science Museum, Sports Immortals Museum, SunCruz Casino, and Yesteryear Village located at the State Fairgrounds.
Jupiter
Education
From Barry University
to kindergarten, Jupiter
offers an enormous
selection of high quality education. There is a good selection of higher education in the Jupiter area such as Lynn University , Northwood University, Nova Southeastern University, Palm Beach Atlantic College, Palm Beach Community College, and South College. For some of the best links, go to http://housesandhomes.com/real-estate/Jupiter/tuc_scroll_school.html.
Jupiter
Employment
Major employers include Pratt & Whiney, Columbia PB Health Care System, Motorola, Flo-Sun, Inc., Florida Power & Light, Bethesda Memorial Hospital, Boca Raton Resort & Club, Boca Raton Hospital, Office Depot (Hdqtrs), and Siemens.
With plenty of sunshine, and the lowest advalorem tax rate in the state of Florida, Jupiter, is an ideal location for high- and mid-tech operations, telecommunications and clean, and light industry.
Jupiter resort industry and ecotourism equally contributes to the economic growth of the area as well as the 17 industrial parks and parks for commerce. Excellent educational opportunities for residents including higher education attracts residents and businesses.
