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The advanced center for neuroscience not only offers events for local residents -- the next is March 14, 2013 -- but also draws new homeowners to the area. JUPITER, Fla. (PRWEB) March 08, 2013 Whether it’s the free community lecture coming up March 14, the bountiful employment opportunities or the prestige of a name synonymous with the study of science, the Max Planck Florida Institute is a boon for Jupiter and the municipalities that surround it. Less than one year after the...

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA), a recognized leader in promoting technology and innovation in the local community, today announced that Linda Gove has joined the organization as Executive Director. Based in south Palm Beach County, Ms. Gove is responsible for management and organization of SFTA's tri-county region. She will also support the growth of SFTA membership and sponsorships in this area and expansion of the...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Security Networks, a West Palm Beach based security and home automation company, is celebrating 12 successful years in the West Palm Beach community by donating three security systems to three non-profit organizations. "A non-profit, depending on their mission, could use a security system to meet a variety of needs," says Security Networks President Rich Perry. "For example, a women's shelter might find the system especially useful...

2013 begins with a celebration at Derek Weaver Company, Inc. For 29 years now Derek Weaver Company has sold lifts and shop equipment to many of the best known shops, dealerships, custom builders and enthusiasts. Fort Worth, Tx (PRWEB) February 01, 2013 To start the year, Direct Lift , the brand that Derek Founded in 1999, will serve as the Exclusive Lift Sponsor for all the Barrett-Jackson collector car auctions in 2013, starting with the Scottsdale, Ariz., event Jan. 13-20. It will be...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Getting an oil change in West Palm Beach can be easy and affordable on your European automobile at Foreign Affairs Auto in West Palm Beach. Foreign Affairs Auto provides many general maintenance needs and car repairs, including an oil change in West Palm Beach. At the European automobile service center you can expect friendly and speedy service when getting your oil change in West Palm Beach. (Photo:...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. and SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SPX Corporation (NYSE: SPW) today announced that the company will donate a customized 2013 Ford F-150 to be auctioned off at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction, being held this week in Scottsdale. All proceeds from the truck will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. In addition to donating the custom truck for auction, the company plans to match up to $50,000 in donations to the 'St. Jude Game...

MIAMI-DADE, Fla. and BROWARD, Fla., Jan. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Freddie Mac, the CNC and the Urban League of Broward County have joined forces to reach out to the Miami-Dade community and Broward communities focusing on foreclosure prevention and creating homeownership possibilities. CNC and The Urban League of Broward will be hosting consecutive press conference breakfast kick-offs to launch the Take Root South Florida initiative. This initiative is a marketing campaign to help...

Venetian Builders, Inc., the leading installer of quality aluminum sunrooms, patio covers, patio enclosures and screened pool enclosures in South Florida, increased its sales in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County by more than 300 percent in 2012, Venetian President Christopher Noe said today. Noe said he expects further progress in West Palm Beach and surrounding communities in 2013. MIAMI, FL (PRWEB) January 07, 2013 Venetian Builders, Inc., Miami, increased revenue from the...

MIAMI, Dec. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Moen Incorporated, the #1 faucet brand in North America, continues its efforts to provide affordable housing and homeownership to low-income and Latino communities through its national product donation program "Alcanzando Suenos con Moen," ("Achieving Dreams with Moen.) In time for the holiday season, Moen has partnered with the Neighborhood Housing Services of South Florida (NHSSF), a prominent non-profit housing and community development...

BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boca Grove Golf and Tennis Club, a premier golf club in Boca Raton, Fla., is thrilled to announce that Executive Chef, Dominick Laudia, CEC, AAC, was honored with the 2012 "Chef of the Year" award from the American Culinary Federation's Palm Beach County Chapter. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121211/FL28007 ) This award is nominated and voted on by 300 members of the American Culinary Federation Palm Beach Chapter, and is...