Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, and West Palm Beach Area Served Details

Jupiter

This city was rated as the 9th Happiest Seaside Town in America by Coastal Living in 2012. Now that is a good start. With a population of around 63,000 Jupiter sits on the northern edge of Palm Beach County. There are three counties that are the economic powerhouses in the state of Florida; Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. The state has no state income tax and low corporate taxes so businesses find these areas highly attractive. The county claims that it is a leisure destination for over two million people per year. So the county, and Jupiter, are economically solid. The sugar industry, a new biomass energy industry from sugar cane, aerospace industry giants and computer software and communications technology compliment that tourist industry handsomely. The county is ranked number 19 by Forbes magazine as the Best Place for Careers and Business in the United States. Jupiter has at least 250 businesses. Leading the way are the Scripps Research Institute, the Jupiter Medical Center and G4S Secure Solutions USA. This business has over 600,000 employees worldwide and has its corporate office in Jupiter.

The city has a unique historical base. The town sits were the original settlement for the Hobe Indian tribe lived. The Spanish recorded it as Jobe. In 1763 the English arrived and misunderstood the name to be Jove and then recorded it as Jove. Jove and Jupiter refer to the same god in ancient mythology. There you have it, how the city got its name. Fort Jupiter was built in 1838 after a battle with the Seminole Indians on the Loxahatchee River. A military reservation was created around it in 1855 and included the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. The community is known for its lighthouse, a historic landmark. Built in 1860 it is the symbol for the city. The original settlement moved several times as it chased the railroad and various depots that were built. In 1900 the population was 145 residents. In 1908 a converted lifeboat from the USS Maine served as a water school bus for the elementary school. The city as we know it today was founded and incorporated in 1925.

The city and the area is indeed known for leisure activities. In and around this beach town you will find beautiful beaches, outstanding, championship-style golf courses, scuba diving galore and even some historical sites. You may also meet a celebrity or two on the sidewalk. Burt Reynolds, Celine Dion, PGA golfer Ernie Els and Camilo Villegas own homes in Jupiter. Several well-known personalities that have either grown up in Jupiter or have lived there recently include PGA golfers Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler, NBA great Michael Jordon, Pro Baseball player Matt Holliday, Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach Bill Parcells and five time Olympic swimmer and old medalist Dara Torres. This is but a few!

There are more than 50 golf courses in the immediate region. When it comes to beaches you can chose from Jupiter Beach Park, Juno Beach Park and Blowing Rocks Beach. Scuba diving offers up 30 artificial reefs and the Breakers Reef, which is more than two miles long with a 15 foot shelf just brimming with color. With the Tropical climate in its favor tourists visit year round. Two basic seasons give you a mild and dry winter from November to April and a hot and wet summer from May to October.

The lighthouse is a popular destination. Standing 105 feet tall on a 46 foot hill it has a wonderful view from on top of the historic brick structure. You won’t get tired of gazing out over the timeless scenery surrounding you. Riverbend Park is at the site of the historic battle with the Seminoles mentioned earlier. If you’re feeling quite
adventurous you can kayak or canoe the nearly 40 mile Jupiter Waterway Trail. There is sidewalk dining available daily and often live concerts to entertain you. You can visit Roger Dean Stadium and catch a spring baseball game. This venue is the Spring Training home of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins.