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Life in Sandpoint - A Video Commentary: Sandpoint Real Estate Blog

By Gary Lirette

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March 15, 2011 04:57 AM

This last two weeks Sandpoint, Idaho had lots going on. The Follies wowed audiences, like usual. I had the good fortune to perform a tongue-in-cheek tribute to Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis with Lars Larson. (See the video here, and understand, it is not for the easily offended.) The event raises close to $25,000 for local charities. Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters had an event at the roastery last Saturday. My friend Ray Allen performed at the Pend d'Oreille Winery, Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort had fresh powder, and town was kickin'.

My company, Tomlinson Sandpoint Sotheby's International Realty, had its annual meeting, and by all accounts things are picking up, both for local business and in real estate. Gary Peitz, former owner of the Coit House and Dish is opening the Dover Bay Cafe during Lost in the 50's, and that event is on the horizon.

St. Patrick's Day is Thursday, and there are several events happening, One I failed to mention is the Burlesque Show at the Tunnel Thursday night featuring Lavender LaRue, the show-stopping dance performed at the Follies. Here is the blog I posted about St. Paddy's Day.

Anyway, here is the video I posted, plus some of the stills from when I was getting footage around town:

Life in Sandpoint - YouTube Video

Here are the stills I took while gathering the footage for the video:

The Sandpoint Longbridge

Evas Brothers Coffee

The Grainery in Sandpoint

The Green Monarchs on Lake Pend Oreille

Sun reflecting on Lake Pend Oreille

Close up of Schweitzer Village from Shingle Mill Road

Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort

Gary Lirette, featured in Where To Retire magazine and host of the Tuesday noon local radio shows: North Idaho Business as well as North Idaho Arts.

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