Candy and Jim’s journey is a testament to resilience, dedication, and the power of community. Jim began his career in advertising and quickly rose to prominence at Harte-Hanks Direct Marketing and Community Newspapers Group, becoming Publisher and Vice President.
Driven by a passion for local connection, Candy & Jim founded the ‘Lifestyle Magazine Group’, with the first publication being Weston Lifestyle Magazine. Together, Candy and Jim created a magazine filled with city specific based stories, promoting events, individuals, and organizations doing extraordinary things for the people in our community. Together they grew the company to six publications in Broward County in less than 5 years.
Candy and Jim continued their philanthropy work throughout the community by supporting many local, national and worldwide organizations. Jim has been involved with the Rotary for over three decades. He served as President of the Rotary Club of Weston and then Governor for Rotary International in South Florida and Grand Bahama Island. Jim was also twice elected to the Weston City Commission in 2010 and 2014. Jim has always worked hard to try to make a difference to our city and those in need.”
Candy's story intertwines seamlessly with Jim's. A South Florida native and passionate community advocate, Candy met Jim at Harte-Hanks Direct Marketing. Her commitment to community was fueled by personal loss of her nephew to a brain tumor. This was her driving force to help other children and set her on a path to be a Wish Granter for the Make-A-Wish Foundation for over thirty years.
Candy and Jim have supported many charities such as, the Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCA, Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Kids in Distress, Honor Flight South Florida, Women in Distress, American Cancer Society, MADD, Special Compass, Tunnel to Towers Foundation and ASPCA to name just a few.
Asked why they offer their time, talent and resources to so many, they responded, “We feel very fortunate to have been offered so many opportunities in business and our personal lives we make every effort to ‘Pay It Forward!’ We hope our efforts touch others and provide similar opportunities to people, but if we can help just one, then we have succeeded.”
In 2011, Candy and Jim sold the Lifestyle magazine group and reinvented themselves into a new career path. They found their niche in real estate, a field that allowed them to stay connected to the community and help others achieve the American Dream. Their business acumen and deep appreciation for the community paved the way for this new and fulfilling venture. They love helping others fulfill the American Dream of Home Ownership. Whether just starting out or making a change to the next chapter, they are grateful for the chance to turn their buyers and sellers into friends.
Candy and Jim’s number one goal has always been to create lasting connections with people. They emphasize that their priority is not merely transactions but building relationships that enrich the community. Their story is a beautiful reminder that every true success is measured not just in achievements, but in the lives touched along the way.
When the pandemic changed the world, Candy and Jim decided it was time for a change. Living in the same Weston home for almost three decades, their needs changed, and they found a beautiful new home in Port Saint Lucie. Their next chapter brought them to a new active 55+ community. Dozens of families, friends, and former clients followed them to this new lifestyle. They continue to pay it forward and build their new relationships and real estate business - just in their new Hometown.
Join Candy and Jim in their new journey, as they continue to help "Bring Your Dreams Home”.
With gratitude,
 Candy Norton REALTOR® | LIC# 3325790 (954) 709-0075 Candy.Norton@elliman.com www.CandyAndJimNorton.com |
Jim Norton (954) 600-5896 Jim@JimNortonPA.com www.CandyAndJimNorton.com |
