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Just Sold By Karen in The Bridges - 8784 Lewis River Rd.

I just sold this fabulous new construction home in The Bridges located in Boca Raton/Delray Beach area. Brand new, built by GL HOMES, this fabulous house is 4 bedrooms, 5 baths and over 4200 a/c square feet. It features a top of the line kitchen, media room, Library/Optional 5th Bedroom and 3-Car Garage and all the amenities you would expect in a luxury new construction Boca Raton/Delray Beach home.  GL HOMES builds some of the finest new construction and custom homes on the market today. This house in a Boca Raton/Delray Beach location is close to Delray Marketplace and all the action on Atlantic Ave.   

 For more info contact Karen Rothstein at 561.706.7115, Karen@BocaExpert.com

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Are there any Oceanfront Condos in Boca Raton?

Boca Raton is home to many communities with oceanfront condominium buildings. This area provides five miles of beautiful white sandy beaches and amazing blue ocean waters. Here's where you will find the oceanfront condos in Boca.

Presidential Place

As one of the most prestigious places for an oceanfront condo, Presidential Place is a great choice in Boca. Only 42 residences are found here with five-star amenities throughout. Residents enjoy access to a concierge service, 24-hour valet parking, an exercise room, private cabanas, pool, gated entry and more. Four championship golf courses are also found here, along with tennis courts and a spa.

Luxuria

Another exclusive place for oceanfront living is Luxuria. This is a mid-rise building with many…

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Discovering the Gated Communities in Boca Raton

Boca Raton is home to some of the most exclusive communities in South Florida. This city provides many gated communities with Oceanfront Condominiums and golf courses. Whether you prefer a gated community for the privacy or you want to enjoy the golf courses found within many of these communities, you'll find what you're looking for in Boca.

Long Lake Estates

Home to 125 luxury homes with at least on-acre lots, this is one of the most exclusive gated communities found in the area. Two major lakes are found here and some of the older homes are being torn down in favor of newer residences with more space.

You'll discover homes with tennis courts and swimming pools here. Other popular features include wrought iron scrolled railings, circular driveways…

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Just Sold By Karen in Greystone - 10161 White Water Lily Way

Karen Rothstein just sold this beautiful 2 story 4 BR, 2.5 BA home in the fabulous community of Greystone.  This newer built home(2008) is in total move in condition and sits on a gorgeous lake lot.   With almost 2,200 square feet under air, this beautiful home features granite counters, marble back splash and maple cabinets in the Kitchen.  The Family Room is spacious and opens to and oversized screened patio with amazing water views.  Master Bedroom contains 2 large walk in closets as well as lake views and a large roman tub with walk in shower.  This great property is bright and move in ready.  Located just south of Boynton Beach Blvd, Greystone is a 24hour man-gated community with tennis, pool, gym, and clubhouse and is one of Boynton Beach's premier…

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Where are the Golf Communities in Boca Raton?

Florida is known for amazing golf courses and plenty of golf communities. Boca Raton offers plenty of choices if you want to live near or on a golf course. Here’s an introduction to the many golf communities in the Boca area.

St. Andrews Country Club

Found in the northeastern part of Boca near Clint Moore Road, St. Andrews Country Club is one of the most prestigious communities in all of south Florida. The community has over 700 homes and they are all on 1/2 to 1/3 acre lots. Many amenities are found here, including two 18-hole golf courses, a spa/fitness center and 15 Har-Tru tennis courts.

Woodfield Country Club

This golf community is found in the southeastern part of Clint Moore Road, close to St. Andrews Country Club. Living here provides…

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Have You Made Plans for New Year's Eve Yet?

New Year's Eve is a huge party night and if you plan to enjoy a night out to bring in 2014, you need to make plans soon. It's not too late and there are still great ways to ring in the New Year in Boca Raton. Here are a few of the events found nearby you can enjoy.

New Year's Eve Gala - Starting at 8pm

This Gala will be held at the Eissey Campus Theatre at Palm Beach State College and will features vocalists Seth Muse and Lorrainna Colozza. The music will be big band style and plenty of fun will be provided throughout the night. This is a very popular event, but tickets are still available for around $35 per person.

New Year's ROCK THE BLOCK Party - Starting at 8:30pm

This is the ultimate Boca Raton part held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. It…

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Announcing the Festival of the Arts Boca Line Up

The Festival of the Arts Boca will be held from March 6th to March 15th and the lineup was recently announced. However, the headliner, which will make two appearances, remains a secret, for now. Rumors have it that the headliner will be announced before the New Year.

Many of the acts from the past will be back including author and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin and trumpeter Arturo Sandoval. Other acts will include many from cirque, dance troupes and more. Some of the acts in the lineup include:

• Cirque de la Symphonie
• Arnie Zane Dance Company
• Anna Deavere Smith
• Forte
• Bill T. Jones
• Geraldine Brooks
• James Fallows
• Daniel Levitin
• Barbara Schmidt
• David Hold and Josh Goforth
• Constantine Kitsopoulos
• And Many More!

The festival…

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Just Sold by Karen in the Estates at Heritage Club in East Boynton Beach... close to Downtown Delray/Beaches - 3630 Wolf Run Lane

Karen Rothstein just sold this fabulous new construction home in the Esates At Heritage Club located in the Boynton Beach area. Brand new, built by D.R. Horton Realty, this fabulous house is 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and over 1600 a/c square feet.  This corner lot features a fully upgraded kitchen and a covered patio.  The Heritage Club also offers a pool and common area and all the amenities you would expect in a new construction Boynton Beach home.  D.R. Horton Realty builds some of the finest new construction on the market today.  This home in East Boynton Beach is just minutes from the beach and Downtown Delray.   

 For more info contact Karen Rothstein at 561.706.7115, Karen@BocaExpert.com

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Where to Relax Near Boca Raton

With the holiday season here, everybody is hustling around with last minute preparations. Sometimes, you just need to stop and relax for few hours, a day or a weekend. Boca Raton provides many options for relaxation. Here are some of the top choices.

Top Day Spas

Finding the right day spa can help you relax with a good massage or one of the many other services. The best choices near Boca include:

• Style Bar Day Spa and Hair Bar - 2875 South Ocean Boulevard Suite 108, Palm Beach
• The Club at Admiral's Cove - 200 Admiral's Cove Golf Course, Jupiter
• Wellington Day Spa - 13873 - B7 Wellington Trace, Wellington

All three of these day spas provide plenty of relaxing treatments with packages ranging from a half hour to a full day.

Top Resort…

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What is Boca Raton Known for?

A city found in Palm Beach County, Boca Raton was incorporated in 1925. The city has a population near 85,000, but many of those with Boca addresses are not actually residing within the Boca Raton municipal borders. The city's daytime population also increases because of the business center the city provides.

Where does the name Boca Raton come from?

The nautical term "boca" means inlet, which is part of where the name "Boca Raton" comes from. The original name for this area of south Florida was "Boca de Ratones", which started to appear on maps in the eighteenth century. It was associated with an inlet found in the Biscayne Bay area.

It wasn't until the nineteenth century that the name was moved north by mistake. The second part of the name,…

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