Here is a community that has the spirit and knows how to put on a Independence Day celebration! For the third year in a row, I was able to participate in the High Point 4th of July parade - this year as a driver.
The posting of the colors was conducted by members of the American Legion. The crowd gathered in the community center for good old fashioned hot dogs, cookies, cupcakes, and the singing of patriot songs!
Happy 4th of July!
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High Point is an active, age-restricted, gated community offering affordable living. Amenities include a private golf course, club house, pool and tennis facilities. If you would like to find out more about High Point or other communities in Spring Hill, Florida, please contact me.
In one of my previous posts "Motivational Monday" I wrote about how my stained glass work helps me to collect myself, find my peace and quiet in the storm of everyday real estate and gets me remotivated.
Some of you were wondering what the finished piece would look like, so here is an update in photos - before and after! It's finished, delivered, and made someone quite happy.
Before: Broken Glass as result of fire and demolition as seen from the backside of the piece.
Not visible are the many cracks that made it necessary to disassemble and remove a much larger part of the piece as appears to be damaged.
After: The restored piece.
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Finally, our area is getting some much needed rain! I walked by the window last night when I noticed this little gecko clinging to the window pane. Only when I looked at the photo later did I notice the big dark storm cloud in the background.
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To all the proud dads everywhere a happy Father's Day.
This is a photo of my father and I taken when I was just a "bit" younger. Looks like we were on a Sunday stroll around the neighborhood that was being newly developed.
I remember when I grew up there were still lots of fields around for us kids to play in. My father is no longer alive but I always treasured this photo in particular. I guess I was a daddy's girl!
Enjoy your day!
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If you are thinking about buying a home or land for personal or investment use, or you are thinking about selling in Hernando County, Florida, including the communities and neighborhoods of Hernando Beach, Weeki Wachee, Pine Island, Brooksville and Spring Hill, Glen Lakes, Timber Pines, Silverthorn, Seven Hills, Sterling Hill, Pristine Place, and Southern Hills Plantation and you want to work with a local area Realtor who knows these neighborhoods please contact me.
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All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Silvia Dukes, P.A., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Silvia Dukes, P.A., Tropic Shores Realty, Spring Hill, Florida. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2009.
...or something to that effect. This photo is from my recent Germany trip.
I'm not really sure what the purpose of this giant milk can is other than a marketing tool for the "milk industry". Sounds kind of weird doesn't it, milk industry, like something that's manufactured and not coming from a living and breathing being.
It states "milk bar" but I didn't see a place selling milk... However, if milk had been sold here, judging by the design it would most certainly have come from a Holsteiner herd, wouldn't you agree?
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There is a new house on our street! Preparations for its arrival began several weeks ago with extensive site preparations. You see, this Hernando Beach neighborhood is a waterfront community where all new homes have to be built on stilt foundations. Once the stilts are in place and the first floor foundation i.e. garage floor has been completed, it usually takes months for the actual home construction in the traditional way to be completed.
This was not the case today with the "new arrival". It rolled into town yesterday and the various pieces started being delivered to the site early this morning. Yes, this home is a modular home, built and put together in the controlled environment of a factory with final assembly on site.
This sounds pretty straight forward so far, except, this home had to be assembled 14 feet up in the air! Heavy machinery was already in place to take the home to its "new level".
Below, first section has been put in place, while the middle section is waiting for its turn.
Second section is in place allowing a glimpse into the interior of the home.
Cabinetry and appliances (!) including the refrigerator are already in place!
The last section of the home is lifted high up into the air...
... then turned and carefully set in place.
It's amazing how big machinery can perform such work of precision. Here, workers make sure the elements are coming together correctly. It's starting to look like a house, isn't it?
Finally, the roof ridge has been put on and the house has received some decorative dormers.
There is still some finishing work to be done but what started out this morning at 8 AM as just some stilt supports sitting on an otherwise empty lot has by 5 PM of the same day transformed into a very recognizable home!
Welcome to the Neighborhood!
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If you are thinking about buying a home or land for personal or investment use, or you are thinking about selling in Hernando County, Florida, including the communities and neighborhoods of Hernando Beach, Weeki Wachee, Pine Island, Brooksville and Spring Hill, Glen Lakes, Timber Pines, Silverthorn, Seven Hills, Sterling Hill, Pristine Place, and Southern Hills Plantation and you want to work with a local area Realtor who knows these neighborhoods please contact me.
Let me help you find your place in the Sun!
All content, is the exclusive property of Silvia Dukes, P.A., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Silvia Dukes, P.A., Tropic Shores Realty, Spring Hill, Florida. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2009.
This is one of the recent photos I took while visiting and traveling in Germany. It was taken in a church close to my mother's town. Construction of this church began as early as 870 and was completed in 1270. Subsequent alterations and renovations were completed since in response to destruction and just plain deterioration over time.
Sunlight was streaming through this window that day creating an interesting contrast between the delicate colors reflected on the interior walls and the sturdy brick exterior of the structure.
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Gorgeous Beachfront Property on the Gulf of Mexico! Hurry, offered below Market Value! It's a Steal at $295,000!
Location: Pine Island
Paradise is calling! Beautiful beachfront lot with direct views of Gulf of Mexico. Seawall in place. Enjoy unobstructed glorious sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico right from your back yard. Motivated seller is offering this prime property at price below market value for a limited time only. Pine Island was appropriately named because of its beautiful stand of tall longleaf pines. Pine Island is connected to the mainland by a highway first built in 1925 leading through the saw grass. During World War II a radar station was built on Pine Island and the pines were destroyed in the process. After the war, parts of the property were given to the State and the County to build a park for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike. Other parts were parceled out and over time developed into a small residential community with some beautiful beach front properties. One of Hernando County's waterfront parks - and the County's only gulf front beach - is the Alfred McKethan Park located on Pine Island with three acres of white beach sand, controlled opening times and access. Pine Island is located North of Tampa and West of Orlando within easy reach of two International Airports and Florida area attractions.
After the devasting wildfire in April 2009 that destroyed the home and studio of acclaimed artist James Rosenquist, the Florida Division of Forestry, Withlacoochee Forestry Center, is inviting all residents of Aripeka, Hernando Beach, and surrounding communities to a townhall meeting.
The topic of the townhall meeting is
"Wildfire Risks in our Area and What to do Around Your Home".
It is scheduled for June 18, 2009, at 7:00 PM,
at the Coastguard Auxiliary Building on Shoalline Blvd in Hernando Beach.
The raging wildfire began April 24, 2009 as a brush fire. Originally it was brought under control but flared up again about 12 hours later subsequently consuming over 62 acres of forest and brush. Firefighters were able to keep flames away from most structures but were forced to retreat from Mr. Rosenquist's property upon learning of propane tanks on the property that were in danger of exploding. Eventually these did explode sending flames high into the air. Residents as far as Hernando Beach reported seeing the flames.
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