HOW TO SAVE ON GAS

AS PRICES RISE THIS SUMMER

 

 WHERE IS THE 

LOWEST PRICED LOCAL GAS?

FLORIDA CHAMBER FOUNDATION SEEKS TO GUIDE FLORIDA TO ITS NEXT ECONOMY

The Florida Chamber Foundation will use the Six Pillars Caucus System, a qualitative research program to engage the best and brightest minds in the state, as a method of starting the first-ever statewide strategic plan to help guide Florida toward its next economy.   Their plan will include an economy that offers high-wage jobs, global competitiveness and vibrant communities by 2030.

Now in its second year, construction of a plan has already begun and deliberations will be more focused in order to finalize the first draft.

The group is seeking volunteer caucus members to engage and collaborate with others with a commitment to Florida’s future.  Find information here or contact Sara Patterson spatterson@FLFoundation.org, (850) 521-1226

TIME TO PARTY?

What is the easy way to shop?  ONLINE.  Now that it is bbq time, let’s go look for a camping grill where there are endless choices for the outdoor chef. 

Thinking about cooking outside at the end of the day, as the dust settles, and night begins to fall… and how do you see what you are doing?  How about solar Tiki torches?

If you follow the links above you will be amazed at the discounts offered... smart company to do that during these difficult economic times!  Thanks for saving us money!

A GREAT WAY FOR KIDS TO LEARN TO MAKE OUR WORLD A BETTER PLACE!

KIDS ECOLOGY CORPS 

HOLDS EVENT 

IN FT LAUDERDALE

STRESSING

LIVE GREEN 

BUY GREEN

PLAY GREEN

Esplanade River Park was alive with smiling children and parents from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday, April 2, 2011.  Many booths were set up to inspire young people to make environmental action part of their everyday lives and in the lives of those around them.  Volunteers arrived early and helped get set up.

The event featured live entertainment, including cheerleaders and baton twirlers from Walker Elementary School for the Performing Arts, and their band, dance and chorus, and the Ft. Lauderdale Children’s Theatre.  There was live and recorded music, a member of the Police K-9 Corps and his dog showed a working dog in action, face painting, eco art and jewelry, home grown vegetables and fruit, registration for energy saving workshops, solar power and electricity demonstrations, and many organizations were in booths with flyers and display materials regarding improving and appreciating the environment.

Esplanade Park is on a riverbank, and the path wound around as attendees went from booth to booth.  Event participants with booths included Costco, the Audubon Society, Florida Atlantic University, the South Plantation High School Horticulture Academy, Animal Rights Foundation of Florida, City of Ft. Lauderdale Public Works, Whole Foods, South Florida Water Management, Florida Panthers, and there was a petting zoo and rock wall for the children to climb.  The children could make sand designs.  Admission was free.  Trees were both sold and given away with instructions for planting.  Culinary delights were available.  Sea turtle release was demonstrated. The Museum of Discovery and Science is across the street and attendees were welcome to see their exhibits.

More than 100,000 youth have been educated in South Florida since the 1998 formation of the Kids Ecology Corps.  Volunteers have challenged young people in classrooms and community programs to take new action to help conserve water, reduce their carbon footprint, plant native trees, and to protect our ocean and coral reefs by reducing pollution.  

For information: www.kidsecologycorps.org or call 954-524-0366.

INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN BOCA...

Art & Design Walk: 6-9 p.m. April 7 at Royal Palm Place, 308 S. Federal Highway,  561-392-8920 ext. 361.

Lladro Sculptor Event: 4-7 p.m. April 12 at Best Wishes. 2000 NE Fifth Ave., RSVP 561-392-7688.

Historic Trolley Tour: 10 a.m. April 14. Leaving from Boca Raton Historical Society, Town Hall, 71 N. Federal Highway. $30. RSVP 561-395-6766.

Giant Flea Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. April 16 at Unitarian Universalist, 2601 St. Andrews Blvd., 561-482- 2001.

Boca Raton Historical Society Hotel Tour: 2 p.m. April 19 at Boca Raton Resort and Club, 501 E. Camino Real. Cost $15 with $10 valet fee. RSVP 561-395-6766.

IN CASE YOU ARE WONDERING… HERE IT IS ... TIGER’S NEW HOME IN JUPITER

 Tiger Woods’ new home in Jupiter has a 4-hole golf course and running track and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean on one side, and the Intracoastal Waterway on the other.  Price ticket? $60MM.

 Prior to his split with now ex-wife Ellen Nordegren, they spent many months planning every detail together.  The 10,000 sq ft house is on Jupiter Island.  Meant to be a family home, now it is a state-of-the-art bachelor pad.  The huge master bedroom has “his-and-hers” bathrooms and there are three more bedroom suites.  There is a glass-fronted elevator. Other features are a basement wine cellar, and perhaps a move theatre and game room for the Woods’ children, Sam and Charlie.

 Many tall trees and high boundary walls surround the plot, giving the privacy desired, but aerial photos, which appeared on Tiger’s blog, show the compound nicely.

 Four more buildings are adjoined to the main house, including a boathouse, golf training studio, stand-alone garage and huge guesthouse.  There is a tennis court, gym, diving pool, lap lane, 100’ running track and a 3.5 acre 4-hole golf course.  The short-game area has four greens, six sand traps with different depths and kinds of sand, a video center and putting studio.  

 A pair of boat docks on the Intracoastal side of the property will hold Woods’ 155 ft yacht, named Privacy.

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 Tiger Woods’ new home in Jupiter has a 4-hole golf course and running track and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean on one side, and the Intracoastal Waterway on the other.  Price ticket? $60MM.

 Prior to his split with now ex-wife Ellen Nordegren, they spent many months planning every detail together.  The 10,000 sq ft house is on Jupiter Island.  Meant to be a family home, now it is a state-of-the-art bachelor pad.  The huge master bedroom has “his-and-hers” bathrooms and there are three more bedroom suites.  There is a glass-fronted elevator. Other features are a basement wine cellar, and perhaps a move theatre and game room for the Woods’ children, Sam and Charlie.

 Many tall trees and high boundary walls surround the plot, giving the privacy desired, but aerial photos, which appeared on Tiger’s blog, show the compound nicely.

 Four more buildings are adjoined to the main house, including a boathouse, golf training studio, stand-alone garage and huge guesthouse.  There is a tennis court, gym, diving pool, lap lane, 100’ running track and a 3.5 acre 4-hole golf course.  The short-game area has four greens, six sand traps with different depths and kinds of sand, a video center and putting studio.  

 A pair of boat docks on the Intracoastal side of the property will hold Woods’ 155 ft yacht, named Privacy.

IS THIS ANY WAY TO RUN A COMPANY? YOU BETCHA IT IS!

 I rarely put an item on my blogs with just a link, but this is a "must see", just one story about a work ethic that makes America great!  Watch the video!

http://www.blogsouthwest.com/video/luv-stories-unexpected-thank-you