Hurricane season is upon us once again. And if you were the least bit unsure, all you have to do is take note of the sudden violent downpours that mark the beginning of summer, because with it come the big tropical storms. So Floridians are once again bracing for whatever Mother Nature has in store. Everyone is stockpiling food and water, replacing batteries, checking generators, keeping cash on hand. That’s pretty common procedure in South Florida this time of year, especially in the coastal areas.

What’s not common is the pronounced sense of relief so many buyers are expressing in the Jupiter & Palm Beach Gardens communities. These communities are built with underground utilities. And new homes here are built to strict codes that include impact glass to withstand strong winds. Thanks to this kind of forward thinking, several years ago when South Florida was badly hit, Jupiter had electricity back up and running within 2 hours…while Miami suffered without it for several weeks. In fact, many Miami natives came up here to stay, to weather the aftermath. They sought refuge in Jupiter where, oddly, life just carried on!

Frenchman’s Reserve is a private, gated country club community in Palm Beach Gardens featuring elegant single-family estate and custom homes by Toll Brothers. Reminiscent of the elaborate Palm Beach mansions designed by 20th Century architect Addison Mizner, the awe-inspiring architecture throughout the community continues the rich traditions of the Mediterranean Revival. The homes range in size from 3,400 square feet to nearly 7,500 square feet…with grand entrances and foyers, soaring ceilings, oversized family rooms and living areas, gourmet kitchens, elegant formal dining areas, marble-appointed master baths, and dramatic grand staircases. And the community itself is every bit as elegant as the homes themselves. With an Arnold Palmer Championship golf course, 7 clay tennis courts, a fitness center, dining, and guest suites for visitors, Frenchman’s Reserve is a delightful place to live year-round, or enjoy as a vacation residence. It is quite simply the best in South Florida golf real estate.