Anyone who knows Jupiter knows it’s a wonderful place to raise kids. Pretty much anywhere you go you see happy, active kids fully involved in and enjoying life… biking, skating, playing baseball, swimming, skate-boarding. So much so, I thought I’d seen it all. Then I ran across the Veggie Kids on my Saturday morning pilgrimage to the Abacoa Green Market!

 

The three oldest kids in the remarkable Shirley family— Renee 12, Josiah 10, and Katie 6 — grow and sell their own homegrown, remarkably oversized produce under the guidance of their father, Steve, an agronomist. The 7,000-square-foot garden they tend is on the family’s Jupiter Farms property. Not only do the kids produce seasonal produce (October till June)… tomatoes, eggplant, beans, squash, radishes, carrots, onions, potatoes, corn, broccoli, cauliflower and GIGANTIC cabbages… fresher and more luscious than any this blogger has yet seen. But they now also have fresh eggs year-round from 22 free-range chickens and a website filled with all sorts of smart saleables. These kids are single-handedly reviving the concept of cottage industry!

Clearly, at their house, kids rule. But don’t take my word for it. Visit their website at www.veggiekidsfarm.com and discover one more reason why buying a Jupiter home is ideal for any family who really wants to put down roots!

Located within the town of Jupiter, in the heart of Abacoa (the last word in master-planned communities), sits the charming neighborhood of Mallory Creek. Created with Built-Solid construction and Key West Architectural styling,  Mallory Creek is the latest jewel designed by Divosta Homes. It is set among preserves and waterways that complete its tropical feeling. And encompasses a delightful mix of villas, townhomes and single-family homes with front porches and balconies that overlook lushly landscaped, tree-lined streets. With its immediate access to downtown Abacoa amenities and  all that Life in Jupiter entails, Mallory Creek is a neighborhood not to be missed or viewed lightly. The amenities alone built into each home far exceed the norm…and, in fact, include many things other builders consider upgrades! You can get in on pre-construction pricing with builder incentives if you buy now. And if you register through Seacrest Florida Properties, you’ll also get a plasma TV!

"The Martello" starting at $595,900

"The Nautica" starting at $379,900

"The Magnolia" starting at $239,900

Yesterday it was splashed across papers nationwide. NBA legend Michael Jordan, is joining golf legend Tiger Woods as a resident of this area. It was reported that Bull & Bear LLC, the company managed by Mr. Jordan, has purchased two lots in an exclusive development, The Bear’s Club, for a little over $4.8 million.

So, yet another superstar joins the ranks of those who have taken advantage of low market prices to wisely invest in Jupiter properties. Some come for the weather, some for the golf, some to conveniently moor their yachts and soak in the glorious atmosphere of our little corner of paradise. And we welcome them all.

But I have to wonder, did Michael Jordan really want that kind of publicity when buying a home? Sure, it’s tough for him to avoid the paparazzi. But in my experience, the right professional can arrange showings and home sales with the utmost discretion. And when you consider that everyone, even the most public of figures, deserves a little personal privacy, discretion is a valuable commodity. Think about it. I know do, with every client, every sale.