July 2018 Edition: by The REGNIER Group at SimplyWaterfront.com

1. July 4, 2018 – Click Here to view a list of Celebrations & Firework locations throughout Palm Beach County & South Florida.
2. July 5, 2018 – Sailfish Marina Sunset Celebration Premier Arts & Craft Show http://www.sailfishmarina.com/sunset-celebration/ Occurs every Thursday from 6:00pm-9:00pm
3. July 5, 2018 – Clematis by Night http://www.wpb.org/clematis-by-night Every Thursday from 6:00pm-9:00pm
4. July 5, 2018 – Wellington Food Truck Invasion – Every Thursday from 5:00pm-9:30pm at the Wellington Amphitheater
5. July 6, 2018 – http://thefrenchwinemerchant.com/tastings.html Wine Tasting from 6:00pm-8:00pm
6. July 6, 2018 – Delray Beach First Friday Art Walk from 6:00pm-9:00pm
7. July 7, 2018 – Delray Beach Green Market – Every Saturday at the Old School Square from 9:00am-2:00pm
8. July 8, 2018 – Ft. Lauderdale Sunday Jazz Brunch http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/jazz-brunch from 11:00am-2:00pm
9. July 13, 2018 – Morikami Sushi & Stroll https://morikami.org/cultural-programs/sushi-stroll/ from 5:30pm-8:30pm
10. July 13, 2018 – Downtown Abacoa Food Truck http://www.downtownabacoa.com/event-calendar/2015/10/9/food-truck-invasion Second Friday of every month from 5:00pm-9:00pm
11. July 15, 2018 – Sunday on the Waterfront http://wpb.org/Departments/Waterfront/Community-Events/Sunday-on-the-Waterfront from 4:00pm-7:00pm
12. July 20, 2018 – http://thefrenchwinemerchant.com/tastings.html Wine Tasting from 6:00pm-8:00pm
13. July 21, 2018 – Palm Beach Beer Fest http://www.palmbeachsummerbeerfest.com from 2:00pm – 6:00pm

July 2018 Edition: by The REGNIER Group at SimplyWaterfront.com

Happy Fourth of July and the official welcome to summer!  Independence Day is commonly celebrated as a day of parades, fireworks, BBQ’s, pool parties and picnics with family & friends.  The day can also be marked as the birthday of the United States of America as we gained independence through the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.  Learn more about the Story of The Fourth of July.

Fireworks & Celebrations 2018

Click Here to view a list of Celebrations & Firework locations throughout Palm Beach County, Broward County and Miami-Dade County.

Local Happenings

Click Here – Calendar of events for July 2018 in South Florida.

Hurricane Season

Although this week the National Weather Center down-graded the expected number of hurricanes 2018 (video) in the Atlantic Ocean, remember it only takes one storm.  Be prepared for the BIG one (hurricane).  In 1992, the first named storm was Hurricane Andrew that hit South Florida in August as a category five storm.

Flood Insurance is important to ALL homeowners by the coast or in the center of America.  Whether you are in a flood zone or not, consider this insurance that bridges the gap between homeowners insurance which does NOT protect against rising water.  There is a thirty day wait from activation to loss date coverage.  So consider getting flood insurance today.  Click Here to see a list of useful contacts including insurance companies to review your policy.

Recipe of the Month

RASPBERRY LEMONADE – Summer is here. This Raspberry Lemonade is a must for sipping by the pool or at the beach.

Ingredients:

• 12 lemons
• 1 1/2 cups Raspberries
• 1 cup Honey
• 5 cups water

Instructions:

Juice the lemons into a larger pitcher and add 1 cup honey. Stir until the honey is dissolved. Add 5 cups of cold water to the pitcher. Muddle 1 cup of raspberries and strain the juice through a mesh strainer to remove any pulp and seeds. Pour the raspberry juice into the lemonade pitcher and stir until combined. Serve the raspberry lemonade chilled with the remaining raspberries as a garnish.

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May, 2018 Edition, by The REGNIER Group at SimplyWaterfront.com

May the month of May bring good fortune, health and new adventures in your life.  With a winter that lingered well into April in the North East, many seasonal residents occupied their South Florida homes through the end of April.

Florida Tax Benefits

Did you know that there are tax benefits to owning real estate and living in Florida?

Florida has no personal income tax and there are many corporate and business tax benefits as well such as no business income tax.  The favorable tax climate that recently became even more favorable makes the move to Florida very desirable to businesses and as primary homestead residences.  Talk with your advisor for more info on tax benefits in Florida.

Flood Insurance

Do you have flood insurance on you home or business?  Flood insurance covers damage caused by rising water.  Clogged storm drains or poor drainage happens everywhere, not just Florida.  Flood insurance policies begin 30 days after the effective date.  With the start of hurricane season June 1st, now is the best time to add the flood insurance to your policy.  In most cases the annual cost is less than $500.

Click Here then scroll down to view a list of a few insurance providers.

Local Happenings

Click Here – Calendar of Events for May 2018 in South Florida

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May 05, 2018 – Cinco de Mayo – Check out your local Mexican restaurant

May 13, 2018 – Mother’s Day – Don’t forget this day is dedicated to all the mothers

Boca Raton

May 5, 2018 – Boca Raton Greenmarket every Saturday from 8:00am-1:00pm in Royal Palm Place

Delray Beach

May 2, 2018 – Delray Marketplace Music Fest every Wednesday from 6:00pm-8:00pm

May 4, 2018 – Delray Beach First Friday Art Walk from 6:00pm-9:00pm

May 5, 2018 – Delray Beach Green Market every Saturday at the Old School Square from 9:00am-2:00pm

May 11, 2018 – Morikami Sushi & Stroll from 5:30pm-8:30pm

May 11, 2018 – Delray Beach Craft Beer Fest from 6:30pm-10:30pm

May 26-27, 2018 – 21st Annual Downtown Delray Beach Art Festival from 10:00am-5:00pm

Jupiter

May 19, 2018 – Friends of Jupiter Beach Food & Wine Festival from 2:00pm-5:00pm

Abacoa

May 11, 2018 – Downtown Abacoa Food Truck Friday from 5:00pm-9:00pm

West Palm Beach

May 3, 2018 – Sailfish Marina Sunset Celebration Premier Arts & Craft Show every Thursday from 6:00pm-9:00pm

May 3-6, 2018 – SunFest Music Festival (See website for schedule)

May 31, 2018 – 7th Annual Pairings Food & Wine from 5:30pm-9:00pm

Palm Beach

May 4, 2018 – The French Wine Merchant wine tasting from 6:00pm-8:00pm 

May 18, 2018 – The French Wine Merchant wine tasting from 6:00pm-8:00pm 

Wellington

May 3, 2018 – Wellington Food Truck Invasion every Thursday from 5:00pm-9:30pm at the Wellington Amphitheater 

Royal Palm Beach

May 19-20, 2018 – Royal Palm Beach Seafood Festival 

Fort Lauderdale

May 5-6, 2018 – Fort Lauderdale Air Show

May 6, 2018 – Ft. Lauderdale Sunday Jazz Brunch  from 11:00am-2:00pm

Jupiter

April 28, 2108 – Jupiter Coastal Fest from 12:00pm – 5:00pm

2018 Spring Baseball Training at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium – See website for upcoming schedule

Wellington

April 1, 2018 – Gold Cup Final 2018 International Polo Club Palm Beach – Sunday Brunch & Polo runs through April 22, 2018

April 5, 2018 – Wellington Food Truck Invasion – Every Thursday from 5:00pm – 9:30pm at the Wellington Amphitheater

April 7, 2018 – Wellington Green Market – Every Saturday at the Amphitheater from 9:00am – 1:00pm

West Palm Beach

April 5, 2018 – Palm Beach’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry Event from 7:00pm – 10:00pm at the Kravis Center

April 7, 2018 West Palm Beach Green Market – Every Saturday on the West Palm Beach Waterfront from 9:00am – 1:00pm

April 7-8, 2018 – Annual Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival from 10:00am – 5:00pm

Palm Beach

April 6, 2018 – The French Wine Merchant Wine Tasting from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

April 20, 2018 – The French Wine Merchant Wine Tasting from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Lake Worth

April 21, 2018 – Soul Seafood Festival from 3:00pm – 9:00pm at Bryant Park in Lake Worth

Delray Beach

April 4, 2018 – Delray Marketplace Music Fest Every Wednesday from 6:00pm – 9:00pm

April 6, 2018 – Delray Beach First Friday Art Walk from 6:00pm – 9:00pm

April 7, 2018 – Delray Beach Green Market – Every Saturday at the Old School Square from 9:00am – 2:00pm

April 13-15, 2018 – 56th Annual Delray Affair 

April 18, 2018 – Raise your Glass to End Hunger from 6:00pm – 8:30pm The Fieldhouse at Old School Square

April 21, 2018 – Delray Beach Earth Day Celebration from 9:30 – 12:30pm on the lawn behind Old School Square in Delray Beach

April 21-22, 2018 – Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens Hatsume Fair

Boca Raton

April 7, 2018 – Boca Raton Green Market Every Saturday from 8:00am – 1:00pm in Royal Palm Place

April 21, 2018 – Wings, Wheels and Fashion Event from 6:00pm – 10:00pm at the Signature Flight Support BCT, Boca Raton Airport

Ft. Lauderdale

April 20, 2018 – Las Olas Food and Wine Festival from 7:30pm – 10:30pm

April, 2018 Edition, by The REGNIER Group at SimplyWaterfront.com

Spring is in the air.  Did Florida change their clocks for the last time?  Check out our list of local happenings and recipes of the month.

Florida is waiting Governor Scott’s approval to keep the entire state of Florida on Day Light Savings Time for good.  The entire state would be moved to eastern time as well.  The Senate voted in early March 33-2 after The Florida House voted 103-11.  So, The Sunshine State may officially earn it’s name as having the most sunshine; popular and welcomed by residents of the most popular state for tourist.

Local Happenings

CLICK HERE – Calendar of Events for April 2018 in South Florida.

Recipes of the Month

• Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
• Oven Roasted Asparagus with Garlic, Parmesan and Lemon
• Honey Brown Sugar Roasted Carrots
• Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta  
• Maple Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
• Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes

Newly Listed

Direct Intracoastal Waterway Point Lot – New Construction – Offered at $11.5 Million

CLICK HERE to view property details. 

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Florida property taxes are calculated to be paid in the Rears (at end of the year). Taxes are released by November 1 and become delinquent April 1 the following year with a discount to those that pay early.

If you purchased a property in the last year, you likely received a credit on the closing/settlement statement from the seller for unpaid property taxes from January 1 through the closing date, whereas the new owner becomes responsible for payment of the full year of property taxes. On cash purchases and some financed transactions, property taxes for the year are NOT automatically paid.  This means, it is the owners responsibility to pay property taxes prior to the April 1st the following year.

Example: A buyer paid cash for a purchase that took place on July 1, 2017.  The previous owner more than likely gave a tax credit to the buyer for estimated taxes for the months of ownership, January 1, 2017 – June 30, 2017.  The new owner, became responsible for property taxes for the entire calendar year because property taxes in Florida are paid at the end of the year.  Pay in November and get a 4% discount, 3% in December, 2% in January, 1% in February and delinquent after March 31st of the following tax year.  

The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser website is http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/papa/.

Complete a property search by entering the Address.

After locating the property, scroll to the bottom of the page directly under TAXES section click on the tab “TAX COLLECTOR – ACCOUNT DETAILS” or you can look up taxes by visiting https://www.pbctax.com/. It may be necessary to search by address since it may take several weeks or months for the tax records to reflect recent sales and new owners. The current year tax bill is issued prior to November.

Discount #1

Discounts are applied for early payment:

A) 4% Discount if paid in November
B) 3% Discount if paid in December
C) 2% Discount if paid in January
D) 1% Discount if paid in February
E) 0% Discount if paid in March

*Taxes become delinquent on April 1.
*Note: First year taxes may deducted at closing on HUD / Closing Statement and / or paid within mortgage payment or by closing/title company.

Discount #2

Cap of 3% increase to Homestead (primary residence) and 10% on investment properties. If you are moving to a new home, Portability of a Homestead Property may be available.

Discount #3

Property Exemptions: $50,000 Homestead file deadline is March 1 and must own prior to January 1 to qualify for current year exemption. To file for an exemption visit http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/papa/FileExemption.htm.

Discount #4

Check the list of other exemptions include Homestead Exemption, Senior Citizen Exemption, Disability Exemption and Veterans Exemption.

**The information above is intended to be used to answer FAQ’s. It is your sole responsibility for prompt payment of property taxes. Contact the Tax Collector’s office and/or your tax accountant if you have additional questions regarding taxes. Please let us know if any of the information provided is incorrect.

March, 2018 – Edition #2, by The REGNIER Group at SimplyWaterfront.com

Welcome! In this edition of “The REGNIER Group – Local Happenings and More”: New To Market, What’s Your Home Worth?, Local Events/Happenings, Recipe of the Month

NEW TO MARKET – $11,500,000 (Boca Raton) – CLICK HERE – for property details

What’s Your Home Worth?

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The spring season is a great time to catch the small problems around the home – Home Checklist

Local Happenings

1) Delray Beach First Friday Art Walk – March 02, 2018 from 6:00pm-9:00pm

2) Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade – March 16-17, 2018

3) Delray Beach Green Market – Every Saturday at Old School Square

4) Delray Beach 10th Annual Savor The Avenue – March 26, 2018

5) 2018 Palm Beach International Boat Show – March 22-25, 2018

6) West Palm Beach Green Market – Every Saturday 9:00-1:00pm

7) Jupiter Seafood Festival – March 03-04, 2018

8) Juno Beach Turtlefest at Loggerhead Marinelife – March 24, 2018

9) 2018 Spring Baseball Training at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium – See website for upcoming schedule

10) 2018 International Polo Club Palm Beach – Sunday Brunch & Polo – Runs through April 22, 2018

11) Fort Lauderdale Beach Volleyball Major Series – Weekend March 4, 2018

12) 5th Annual Plein Air Festival – March 3-11, 2018

13) Wellington Food Truck Invasion – March 8, 2018, March 22, 2018 & March 29, 2018

14) Wellington Green Market – Every Saturday at Amphitheater 9:00-1:00pm

15) Palm Beach – The French Wine Merchant – Every other Friday 6:00-8:00pm – March 9, 2018 & March 23, 2018

Recipe of the Month

St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage – Recipe