Heat and sun are great for the renovated golf course at Jonathan's Landing

Summer is the time we get our golf courses in shape for the upcoming season.  Most courses get verti-cut and top dressed during August.  But for those that undergo major renovations, like the Village Course at Jonathan's Landing Golf Club, summer is perfect for growing in those new blades of grass.  Fairways are usually seeded and since it is so hot and rainy, the seeds sprout and grow quickly.  Greens are sodded so they are perfect.  Here's a shot of the 7th green on the Village Course this morning.

Jonathan's Landing Golf Club

The grass looks perfect and the bunker will be refilled with fresh sand.  Grass that is used for golf courses typically has the stolons growing underground not on the surface so it can be cut down to the sand level without killing it.  Your typical south Florida lawn of St. Augustine grass would be killed if cut this low.

Once the grass takes root, frequent applications of fertilizer mean that the grass will literally explode with new growth.  Fungicides are needed to keep the fungi in check since they feed on the nitrogen in the fertilizer as well.   So when the Jonathan's Landing residents return this fall they will have another great, new course to play on.

Looking at Jonathan's Landing homes for sale?  There are about 65 on the market from the upper $100's to over $4 million.  You can search them all at Coastal Florida Real Estate or for personal service contact me at 561-762-4073 in the official, on-site real estate office: Keyes at Jonathan's Landing.  If you live in JL and haven't been by the new office, consider this your invitation.  We would love to meet you.

Richard Sites
Keyes at Jonathan's Landing

Jonathan's Landing outdoor dining

Jonathan's Landing is an upscale Jupiter country club located on the Intracoastal Waterway about a mile from the ocean. Being this close to the ocean, the club is blessed with tropical, sea breezes all day and can make dining outside fabulous.

This is one of the outdoor dining facilities available complete with coconut palms, Hawaiian Ti, ornamental sweet potatoes, bromeliads and cascading waterfall.

Jonathan's Landing has always been special because it combines golf & tennis with a boating lifestyle, three golf courses, a 13 story condominium and over 1,200 homes at prices from under $200,000 to over $4 million.  You can see all Jonathan's Landing homes for sale at Coastal Florida Real Estate or for personal service, visit me in the official on-site real estate office, Keyes at Jonathan's Landing.  Our office is located in the main clubhouse or you can contact me directly at 561-762-4073 or by email at coastalflrealestate@gmail.com.

Richard Sites
Keyes at Jonathan's Landing

US One bridge construction continues

Jupiter has three main north/south arteries for traffic.   They are Military Trail, Alt A1A and US One.  US One runs from Key West to Maine and along the way passes through Jupiter.  Here it connects Jupiter with Juno Beach to the south and Tequesta to the north.

Near the Burt Reynolds Park boat ramp it passes over two bodies of water that used to be the original river before the Corp.of Engineers straightened it out.  The Corp. decided that the bridges were too low and last year began a project to modernize them and raise the height.

This should help ease the traffic burden at the ramp since larger boats will not be able to launch and not have to be confined to the west side.

Jupiter is a great place to live, especially if you like to boat or fish.  You can see all Jupiter homes for sale by visiting Coastal Florida Real Estate or contacting me directly in my office: Keyes at Jonathan's Landing at 561-762-4073 or coastalflrealestate@gmail.com.

Waterbend in Jonathan's Landing, lakefront condos

Jonathan's Landing is an upscale Jupiter country club located on the Intracoastal Waterway about a mile from the ocean.  Here residents can enjoy any of the three golf courses, ten tennis courts, two clubhouses and fitness center.

Jonathan's Landing Clubhouse

There are slightly more than 1,200 homes in Jonathan's Landing and they offer condos, townhouses, single family homes and waterfront estates.  One of the largest condo communities is Waterbend.

Waterbend consists of 152 first and second story condos with views of freshwater lakes or the Village golf course.  There are 4 different floor plans ranging from 1,412 square feet to nearly 1,900.  Each unit has a screened porch, covered golf cart storage, one car garage and a community pool located right on a lake.

Jonathan's Landing condos

Waterbend is also located within walking distance of the fitness and tennis center.  On cool nights, you could stroll along lakes over to the main clubhouse for dinner.

You can see all Jonathan's Landing homes for sale by visiting Coastal Florida Real Estate.  I am part of the official on-site real estate team for the club, Keyes at Jonathan's Landing.  Or for personal service contact me directly at 561-762-4073.

Richard Sites
Keyes at Jonathan's Landing

Southporte at Jonathan's Landing offers great views

Country club living is part of what makes Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens so special.  We have golfing communities like Mirasol and BallenIsles.  We have waterfront communities like Frenchman's Creek and Admirals Cove.  But none offer what Jonathan's Landing does in Southporte, that is high rise living within the country club environment.

Southporte at Jonathan's Landing

Rising 13 stories over the Village Course, Southporte residents have some of the best views around.  Those on the top floors can see the nearby Atlantic Ocean since Jonathan's Landing is located only about a mile from the ocean.

Right now there are four units on the market ranging in price from $269,900 to $545,000 in both two and three bedroom models.  Units on the north side have views of the Jonathan's Landing Marina.

To see all Jonathan's Landing homes for sale, contact me personally at the on-site Keyes office in the clubhouse.  My number is 561-762-4073 or EMAIL ME..  I have lived in Jupiter for 22 years and can show you the best locations.

Richard Sites
Keyes at Jonathan's Landing

Rickie Fowler; "It's Good to be Rickie"

"It's Good to be Rickie" was the name of a commercial the young pro golfer filmed. And indeed it must be!  Making plenty of money on the PGA Tour allowed Rickie to move to Jupiter where he joined a host of other  golf pros like Tiger Woods, Greg Norman, Steve Marino and others.

The commercial was narrated by Ian Baker-Finch who owns a waterfront estate home in North Palm Beach not far from Jack Nicklaus.  So with this many celebrities calling the area home, it's not unusual to run into them at local venues.  Most of these pros can be found on the range at some of our exclusive clubs like Admirals Cove or The Bear's Club.  But once in awhile you find them living like the rest of us.

My friend Jill, an avid photographer, recently ran into Rickie buying a smoothie and snapped this picture.

This is why it always pays to keep a camera with you!  I recently ran into Elin Nordegren walking on the beach with her kids, dogs and some friends (or bodyguards) and had a camera with me.  You can find pictures of them on this blog.

Why would people who can afford to live anywhere in the world choose Jupiter?  Because this is a great place to live!  You can search all homes listed for sale in this area at Coastal Florida Real Estate.  Or for personal service contact me at the Keyes Company, the exclusive on-site real estate office for Jonathan's Landing at 561-762-4073 or coastalflrealestate@gmail.com.  I have lived in Jupiter for 22 years ( I moved here when Rickie Fowler was just 1 year old in Murrieta, CA) and can show you the best locations and some great opportunities.

Richard Sites
Keyes at Jonathan's Landing

Jonathan's Landing driving tour Jupiter homes for sale

Jonathan's Landing in Jupiter is unique among country clubs due to the caliber of the landscaping and use of native trees.  Many streets are lined with live oaks, better known for their massive cousins in the north part of the state which are often seen filled with swaying Spanish moss.  Others are lined with the tropical tree Mahogany, known throughout the sub-tropics for it's hard wood.

Take this short driving tour to get a glimpse behind the gates of this country club.

Richard Sites
Keyes at Jonathan's Landing

If you are considering homes for sale in Jonathan's Landing, please feel free to contact me at the on-site Keyes Company office in the clubhouse at 561-762-4073 or coastalflrealestate@gmail.com.  Keyes is the exclusive on-site company for Jonathan's Landing.  Unlike many agents I have lived in Jupiter for 22 years and can show you the best locations in and around Jonathan's Landing whether your interests are boating, golfing or a modest, oceantfront condo.

Keyes Company now handling on-site sales at Jonathan's Landing

Jonathan's Landing, an upscale Jupiter country club featuring a marina & waterways, three golf courses, ten tennis courts and a fitness center is preparing for the upcoming season.  The in-town Village Course is being renovated and The Keyes Company is now handling on-site real estate sales in the clubhouse.

The Keyes Company, started in Miami in 1926, was chosen according to published reports due to its strong Internet presence.  Keyes has nearly 1,700 agents and 2010 sales were $222 billion.   Pat Smith, an experienced broker/manager has begun to assemble a small team of experienced agents to work in the clubhouse locations.

According to TC Palm, the "drive by" real estate traffic has declined and since over 80% of buyers start their search on the Internet, a strong Internet platform of search tools and neighborhood updates was required to keep pace with the demands of today's market.

Homes for sale in Jonathan's Landing range from modest 2/2 condos to Intracoastal and waterway estates priced to over $4 million.  The total number of residences is slightly over 1,200.  Club membership is optional.

If you are considering Jonathan's Landing real estate, I would be pleased to show you any home currently being offered for sale.  As an exclusive on-site agent, I am available in the clubhouse daily from 11-3 and during the season from 10-4.  Unlike many agents I have lived in Jupiter for 22 years and can show you the best values and locations.  You can contact me at 561-762-4073 or coastalflrealestate@gmail.com.

Stop by the office and see what makes Jonathan's Landing so unique!

Jonathan's Landing gets new on-site real estate company

Jonathan's Landing, a casually elegant yet upscale country club in Jupiter has switched companies for it's on-site real estate company.  For the last several years the office, called Jonathan's Landing Realty, was managed by Illustrated Properties.  IP is one of the areas largest, locally owned companies with around 600 agents.  But like many vendor contracts, eventually new, fresh faces are brought it.  When I owned my service company, someone once told me if the service stays the same, in the eyes of the client it is declining.

The choice for the future in Jonathan's is The Keyes Company, a Miami based, family owned company started in 1926 and with about 1,700 agents.  An experienced broker, Pat Smith from the Palm Beach Gardens will be heading up the new team with headquarters located in the main clubhouse in Jupiter.

Managing an on-site office can be tricky.  There is the obvious advantage of being located within the club but in most cases the club gets a percentage of each sale for providing access.  And if companies over promise on expensive items, their tenure can be short lived.  Every community likes to have an on-site company so the members never have to leave the premises and every company would like to be inside the gates.

Jonathan's Landing is located just north of Admirals Cove on the Intracoastal Waterway.  Here within the 27 individual villages are about 1200 homes made up of condos, townhouses and single family homes.  Some waterfront estate homes can run into the millions and the highest priced home for sale is around $ 4 million.

Jonathan's Landing real estate offers something most other clubs don't, which is a large percentage of the acreage devoted to common areas.  This means the club has large lakes, salt water bays and room for large and sometimes flowering trees.  You can see all Jonathan's Landing homes for sale at Coastal Florida Real Estate or for personal service call me at 561-762-4073.  Unlike most agents I have lived in Jupiter 22 years and can show you the best locations.

Jonathan's Landing flowering trees

Jonathan's Landing, a casually elegant country club in Jupiter, is home to some of the most beautiful trees in the area.  The club was built at a time when the cost of land was not so high which resulted in more space being devoted to "common areas".  This means you will not find the crowded, zero lot line feel of our newer clubs here.  Although the live oaks throughout the club give it deep shade during the summer, Jonathan's Landing also boasts some spectacular flowering trees.  Take a look at the one below located near the main clubhouse.

The live oaks have been carefully pruned throughout the years so they were able to withstand the strong winds of the hurricanes a few years ago with no damage.   The trees below are near the bridge leading over to Passage Islands.

If you are looking for a spacious club feeling you might consider one of the Jonathan's Landing homes for sale.  You can see them all by visiting Coastal Florida Real Estate.  Or for personal service, contact me at 561-762-4073.  Unlike most agents, I have lived in Jupiter 22 years and can show you the best locations in Jonathan's Landing or any other of our great clubs.

Jonathan's Landing offers three golf courses

Here we are in the golf capital of the world.  Between North Palm Beach and Tequesta there are too many golf courses to name.  Most clubs have one course although some have two.  But Jonathan's Landing is that rare club offering three courses.  One, the Village Course, is located in town and the other two are located in Old Trail about 15 minutes west of Jupiter.

The Village Course is situated about a mile from the ocean so when playing there you are treated to cool, ocean breezes which are a real treat in the summer.  It also means the course is less prone to our afternoon thunderstorms which are typically seen in the west.  The shot below is of the par-3, 16th hole on the Village Course and was taken from Anchorage North.

The two courses in Old Trail are known as the Fazio and the Hills courses.  They are named for the two designers who incidentally designed the two courses at Mirasol Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens.  And with three courses, you always have options of where to play even during a renovation phase on one course.

Currently, the Village Course is undergoing renovation of the fairways, greens and tee boxes.  This is part of a continuing program of upgrades to JL.   Other upgrades include a new, state of the art fitness and tennis center and new signage.

Jonathan's Landing offers 27 different communities with condos, townhouses and single family homes priced from near $ 200,000 to several million.  You can see all Jonathan's Landing homes for sale by visiting me at Coastal Florida Real Estate.  Or for personal service, call me at 561-762-4073.  Unlike many agents I have lived here 22 years and can show you the best locations and opportunities.

Jonathan's Landing Village Golf Course getting renovated

Jonathan's Landing is an upscale country club in Jupiter.  Located along the Intracoastal Waterway about 1 mile from the ocean and just north of Admirals Cove, the Club features three golf courses, ten tennis courts and two clubhouses.  The in-town course, known as the Village Course, is currently undergoing renovation to it's fairways, tee boxes and greens.  But since there are three courses available, you will not be without a place to play.  In fact, the two other courses were designed by the same architects that designed the two courses at Mirasol Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens.

The Village Course is located along the scenic waterways of Jonathan's Landing real estate.  The proximity to the ocean means the course is always enjoying our fabulous tropical, ocean breezes.  Few golf courses in this area offer such fine summer playing.  If you should travel fifteen minutes west to the Old Trail section of JL, you can play either of two courses set in the preserve areas of Martin County.

The community offers condos, townhouses and single family homes to nearly 5 million dollars.  The most highly priced homes are located on the Intracoastal Waterway with direct ocean access through the Jupiter Inlet about 5 minutes to the north.  You can see all Jonathan's Landing homes for sale by visiting me on the web at Coastal Florida Real Estate.  Unlike many agents, I have lived here 22 years and can show you the best locations.