Banner Lake, Hobe Sound, Florida,USA - Welcome Signs on Waymarking.com

William S. Barstow, a wealthy Jupiter Island resident from New York, originally platted the land in the Banner Lake area and was instrumental in the community’s initial development. He wanted his workers to have property on which to build homes. As the years went by and more homes were added, the community became self-sufficient and developed a strong camaraderie among the residents. There were within the Banner Lake boundaries, cafes, grocers, restaurants, dry cleaners, contractors, tree service, a gas station, barber and beauty shops, teen clubs and “juke joints.” (According to Wikipedia a “juke joint” offered food, drink, dancing and gambling for weary workers.