About Martin County, FL

More great news for Florida's future and Martin County. Bert Sakmann, a Nobel Laureate, has been named the Scientific Director of the Max Planck Florida Institute based in Jupiter. Even though the bio-tech park is in Palm Beach county, Martin County will benefit tremendously from firms servicing the industry, as well as scientists working at the bio-tech park that want to take advantage of Martin County's A-Rated schools.

Research at the Max Planck Institute will focus on bio-imaging, working closely with their neighbor, Scripps Florida. The Max Planck institute will be creating 1,824 jobs and $2.4 billion in labor compensation over 20 years in return for almost $200 million in incentives from the State, Local Government and partners.

The permanent facility of the institute is a 100,000 sqaure foot state of the art biomedical complex expected to open in 2011.

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Children's Home Society of Florida's Treasure Coast has launched their 2009 Toy Drive to ensure every child in its foster care and adoption program receives at least one new toy this holiday season. The Society provides toys to more than 600 abused, neglected and abandoned children in Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties.

New unwrapped toys are being accepted, as well as sponsorships. For additional information contact:

Dee Benjamin at (772) 489-5601 x261 or email Dee.Benjamin@chsfl.org or

Sharon Lear (772) 489-5601 x245 or email Sharon.Lear@chsfl.org

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Looking for a great bargain and have the pick of the crop. Meadow Run is a young equestrian community in Palm City, Florida, located in the Palm City Farms area, that is an upcoming beautiful gated community. This community allows horses, has bridle paths for riders, has a minimun of $3,000 sq ft for each home, allows your own builder, pets, HOA is approximately $1,200. per year, and has beautiful estate homes going up at this time.

Lot 47 is a five acre parcel and being offered at a wonderful price of $171,000. Take a look at this property on my website at http://www.mysunflowerfarmfl.com and see more information about this property.

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If you happen to be lucky enough to live or be visitng the beautiful Treasure Coast of Florida, come join us at the 22'nd annual Pineapple Festival in rustic downtown Jensen Beach. Beginning on Friday evening at 6 PM, November 6'th and lasting through the weekend until 8 PM on Sunday November 8'th.

The Jensen beach Pineapple Festival celebrates the beginnings of Jensen beach when the area consisted of many large pineapple plantations. In 1895, Jensen beach proudly called itself the 'Pineapple Capitol of the World'. During this period over 1 million boxes of pineapples were shipped during the short June to July season each year. Through a series of misfortunes including an unusual freeze, fires and a harsh economic climate, the pineapple plantations were all gone by the 1920's but the celebration keeps the roots of Jensen beach alive.

Admission to the festival is $15.00 for adults. Children under 12 are free. There will be rides for children of all ages as well as arcade games and great food for your enjoyment.

A free shuttle will provide transportation from the Treasure coast Mall where parking is free.

The entertainment schedule includes:

Friday Night Nov 6, country singer Pat Green will entertain at 8 PM.

Saturday night also at 8 will feature country singer Julianne Hough whos is also a two time winner of Dancing With the Stars.

Sunday at 1 PM the Honor Society will perform and also on Sunday at 6 PM B-Liminal will perform.

It looks to be a great time this weekend, I hope you can join us.

More information is available at the Pieapple Festivel website: http://www.pineapplefestival.info/

Another successful Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest sponsored by Premier Realty Group last night. Over 4o entries kept the judges busy visiting the homes and snapping pictures for the final determination back at the office. Here are some of the winners:

After the judging the Mayor of Sewalls Point along with the prize patrol rode our limo to present the prizes to the talented winners.

And the proud winners are awarded their certificate and a great gift basket thanks to all of our generous sponsors.

Hope to see you next Halloween for a frighteningly good time!