Hobe Sound, Florida the area before European settlement. The Spanish pronounced Jove/Jobe as , which later evolved into the current spelling "Hobe". The earliest recorded European contact occurred in 1696 when a British ship, the barkentine (three-masted ship) "Reformation", sailing from Jamaica to Philadelphia sank close to the shore north of Jupiter Inlet, carrying 25 passengers and crew and a cargo of sugar, rum, beef, molasses, and Spanish currency. The small Quaker party, including its most notable passenger, Jonathan Dickinson, encountered and received aid from the Jove Indians. Hobe Sound received its name by 1699, according to the Florida WPA Guide. Parts of
David Jove and comedian Lotus Weinstock. Their daughter is actress, musician Lili Haydn. Lili was an accomplished violinist at a young age, playing locally in Hollywood, CA. Dave claimed extreme fondness for Lili's music and talent and invited friends to meet him at her performances, although few were told it was his daughter they were listening to. Jove was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just before he died in 2004, aged 61, in Los Angeles. David Jove David Jove (December 14, 1942 – September 26, 2004), born David Sniderman, was a Canadian director, producer, and writer, particularly of underground and alternative music-themed films.