My forever home

It was one year ago that I became publisher of Jupiter Magazine, and what a ride it has been! It was an honor to assume this role after so many years with the publication. I joined Jupiter Magazine in 2013 as senior account manager after leaving a yachting publication where I had been national sales director (and commuted to Fort Lauderdale every day from Jupiter). I am so grateful to be living, and now working, in this slice of paradise.

I fell in love with the Jupiter area the very first time I visited. I had previously lived in the southern part of Palm Beach County, and while I enjoyed it during that time in my life, nothing compares to northern county. There has been a lot of growth and change over the past couple of decades, and sometimes we long-timers miss those “sleepier” days. But I believe the growth in Jupiter has been extremely well managed, and I appreciate all of the infrastructure that has been built. There are so many local boutiques for shopping, fantastic dining options, and activities galore.

I want to share a funny memory…. I first started coming to the Jupiter area when my husband, Keith, and I were newly dating. One day, I left his place in Tequesta to go to Walmart. I drove up and down Indiantown Road looking for it, but with the lush tree cover and lack of obvious signage, combined with the fact that it was nighttime, I couldn’t seem to spot the store. This was back before everyone carried a GPS in their pocket, so I ended up dialing “information” (from my Blackberry, LOL) to get Walmart’s number and called to ask for directions. Apparently, I had unknowingly called the Walmart on Northlake and ended up driving all the way there on I-95. Talk about a good laugh when I got back to Keith’s place!

The reason I’m telling this story? It’s so nice that we still don’t have major commercial signs in town, yet our roads are well manicured and taken care of. It’s just one simple part of the beauty of Jupiter, my forever home.

As we move further into the new year, I’m happy to mention a few charities and events Jupiter Magazine is supporting this month: Chasin a Dream Foundation’s We Walk as Lions fashion show and luncheon to benefit people with cystic fibrosis and their loved ones, Bella’s Angels’ clay shoot benefitting children with physical disabilities, and Furry Friends’ Dream a Little Dream gala and silent auction to support the adoption and medical care of animals. We love to partner with local charities, so don’t hesitate to reach out to me about any future events we might consider supporting.

Looking ahead, there will be a few special marketing and advertising opportunities in our March issue, including our Ask the Experts Profiles, Private Education Guide, Luxury Home Real Estate Guide, Home Resource Guide, and Flavor Dining Guide. Please email me if you are interested in discussing these opportunities.

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Tanya Lorigan tlorigan@palmbeachmedia.com