delray beach: Stuck At The Bridge... - 05/21/10 03:38 PM
Stuck At The Bridge...
 
Stuck at the Bridge is an expression well known to south Floridians.    Everyone living here or visiting here at one time or another has called someone to say, I got stuck at the bridge, or I'm stuck at the bridge.   It's a way of life down here that we accept in exchange for the warm weather and the beauty of our surroundings  
 
When crossing the Intracoastal Waterway to A1A, which is the road that runs along the ocean, there is a bridge at certain intersections that will take you to the beach.  The bridges are set … (9 comments)

delray beach: Chillounge Night Delray Beach, Friday May 21, 2010 - 05/17/10 01:44 PM
Chillounge Night Delray Beach, Friday May 21, 2010
Delray's first ever Chillounge Night, an outdoor lounge party with entertainment, food and vendors.  Outdoor lounge furniture will be brought in so guests can can mingle and "chill."   There will also be a Brazilian Samba Parade and a fashion show.
Where:  Downtown Delray Beach
Time:  6:30 - 11:30 PM
For advance tickets and information go to www.chilloungenight.com.
 
                     
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delray beach: Lavers Delray Racquet Club, St Tropez, Lakeside Condos & Tierra Verde - Pet Friendly Condos & Townhomes in Delray Beach - 05/13/10 11:43 PM
Lavers Delray Racquet Club, St Tropez, Lakeside Condos & Tierra Verde - Pet Friendly Condos & Townhomes in Delray Beach
Finding a pet friendly condo is not always easy to do in Boca Raton or Delray Beach, but Lavers Delray Racquet Club, St Tropez, Lakeside Condos and Tierra Verde are all pet friendly and more.  They are located approximately one mile from the ocean and downtown Delray Beach's trendy Atlantic Avenue with its shops, restaurant and art galleries.  Close to everything and well priced too!
 
                          
 
 Lavers Delray Racquet Club offers one and two-bedroom condos ranging in size from approximately 758 to … (4 comments)

delray beach: Pineapple Grove Village Condominiums, Delray Beach, Florida, A Pet Friendly Community - 05/10/10 03:29 PM
Pineapple Grove Village Condominiums, Delray Beach, Florida, A Pet Friendly Community
 
Pineapple Grove Village Condominiums is located in downtown Delray Beach just two blocks from Atlantic Avenue with its restaurants, shops, galleries and nightlife.   Located just west of the Intracoastal Waterway, this pet  friendly community is a short walk to everything.   Leave your car parked in the covered parking and walk to dinner or enjoy Jazz on the Avenue, or one of the many festivals and fairs that take place along Atlantic Avenue.
                                                             
Pineapple Grove is comprised of one, two and three-bedroom condos ranging in size from 895 … (0 comments)

delray beach: My Trip to Vegas 2010 - 05/08/10 03:27 PM
My Trip to Vegas 2010
 
Sorry for not posting in Vegas.  I forgot my cable to transfer pictures (who wants a post without pictures?), had my parents with me and came down with a strep throat.  Had a great time anyway!   There is something very satisfying about seeing your child happy and content, especially a difficult-to-raise child.  That made my trip all worthwhile.
                                      
Saw as much as we could.  My favorite hotels were The Bellaggio, the Venetian and the Paris.  I haven’t been in Vegas in over 30 years, and it has changed a lot.  The hotels are … (9 comments)

delray beach: Sidewalk Sale - Shops of Boca Center - Friday & Saturday April 30 & May 1, 2010Sidewalk Sale - Shops of Boca Center - Friday & Saturday April 30 & May 1, 2010 - 04/29/10 11:41 PM
There will be a Mother's Day Sidewalk Sale at the Shops of Boca Center Friday April 30 & Saturday May 1, 2010.   Hours will be from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. 
 
Included in the sidewalk sale will be items from vendors at up to 75% off from clothes to accessories to healthy products.  What a great deal!
 
 
                                                 
 
For more info see their website.    The Shops of Boca Center are located on Military Trail one mile north of Palmetto Park Road.  
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delray beach: Sunfest 2010 Wed -Sun April 28 to May 2 - West Palm Beach - 04/28/10 03:38 AM
Sunfest 2010 Wed -Sun April 28 to May 2 - West Palm Beach

The annual 2010 Sunfest music and art festival is happening today Wednesday April 28 through May 2, 2010.  It is our largest music and art festival along the water.
Some of the happenings are a juried art show, fireworks show, live music, Captain Morgan's floating barges, wine garden, hair cuts and a chance to win a 2010 Fusion Hybrid.  The weather is sunny and about 80 - perfect for a festival along the water!
Where:  Dowtown West Palm Beach along the Intracoastal, running along Flager Dr from Banyan to Lakeview … (2 comments)

delray beach: Wordless Wednesdays - 04/21/10 05:28 AM
WORDLESS WEDNESDAYS


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delray beach: Bristol Pointe - A Luxury Gated Community in Delray Beach, Florida - 04/19/10 01:24 PM
Bristol Pointe - A Luxury Gated Community in Delray Beach, Florida
 
Bristol Pointe, a gated community in Delray Beach FL, is located in the heart of Jog Road in Delray Beach.   Sitting directly across from Mizner's Preserve and next to Addison Reserve Country Club, Bristol Pointe has the ideal location.    It is truly one of our finest gated communities.
 
                          
 
 
Having been completed in about 2002,  these are the homes for sale in Bristol Pointe today..  Homes for sale in Bristl Pointe have 4, 5, 6 and 7 bedrooms ranging in size from approximately 3200 square feet to over 4900 square feet.   
 
Bristol Pointe has … (2 comments)

delray beach: Pet Friendly Housing in Boca Raton FL Can Often Be Difficult To Find... - 04/15/10 02:30 PM
Pet Friendly Housing in Boca Raton Florida Can Sometimes Be Difficult To Find...
 
Pet Friendly Housing in Boca Raton Can Sometimes Be Difficult to Find; however, it's not impossible.   Of course, there are many variations that come into play when we talk of pet friendly housing in Boca Raton.   Do you have a dog?  Is it one dog, two dogs or multiple dogs?  How much do they weigh?  What are their breeds?  All of these are important questions that we need to know the answers to before we go out looking for homes.
                    
                                                                   
Whether you own two yorkies, a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel, … (6 comments)

delray beach: Butterfly Gardening Workshop - Butterfly World - Tradewinds Park, Coconut Creek - Saturday April 10, 2010 - 04/10/10 12:25 AM
Butterfly Gardening Workshop - Butterfly World - Tradewinds Park, Coconut Creek - Saturday April 10, 2010
Where:  Butterfly World, Tradewinds Park - 3600 W. Sample Rd, Coconut Creek
When: Saturday April 10, 2010 11:00 am
You can learn how to start your own butterfly garden at this workshop today!  The workshop is free with paid admission to the park  Adults - $ 24.95/Child $ 19.95.  Gate Fee $ 1.50
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delray beach: Boca Raton Green Market - 04/07/10 01:40 PM
Boca Raton Green Market
Where:  Royal Palm Place Shopping Center - SE coner of Federal Hwy & Mizner Blvd.
Hours:  8:00 am - 1:00 pm
When:  Every Saturday through May 2010
The Boca Raton Green Market is all about local foods and produce direct from the farms to you.  Located in the parking lot of Royal Palm Place, also available are fresh herbs, soaps and lotions, juices, potted orchids, ocean shells, fresh flowers, a variety of gourmet foods, oils and vinegars, organic foods and fresh seafood, if available, fresh pasta, fresh baked goods and doggie treats.
Plenty of parking and it's … (2 comments)

delray beach: Home for Sale in Mission Bay Boca Raton FL - All Age Communities - 04/04/10 02:35 PM

Homes for Sale in Mission Bay Boca Raton, FL - All Age Gated Communities
 
 
Mission Bay is comprised of 10 villages with approximately 1235 homes in Boca Raton.   It's located in what is known as West Boca.  Some of the communities within Mission Bay are gated communities; others are not.   All homes share the wonderful amenities that Mission Bay offers including a resort-style pool and spa, children's pool, weight room, aerobics room and shower, tennis center with 12 tennis courts that offer various clinics and leagues.   Mission Bay is also home to the Evert Tennis Academy.
                                                 
 
                                                 
 
                                               
 
                                               
Following are the villages within … (0 comments)

delray beach: The Highland Beach Club, Highland Beach, Florida - Pet Friendly Waterfront Condos with Beach Access - 04/02/10 12:41 PM
The Highland Beach Club, Highland Beach, Florida - Pet Friendly Waterfront Condos with Beach Access
 
The Highland Beach Club is a luxury gated community sitting on the west side of A1A with deeded beach access.  From the moment you pass through the large iron gates of this community, you are surrounded by its sheer beauty and lush tropical landscaping.   Fronting A1A on the east side and the Intracoastal Waterway on the west side, the community is well laid out with condos and townhomes, a clubhouse and walkways.  This is truly a treasure along the beach.       
 
                                         
                                
                                     
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delray beach: The Delray Affair, Delray Beach, FL - April 9-11, 2010, Friday, Saturday & Sunday - 04/01/10 02:10 PM
The Delray Affair, Delray Beach, FL - April 9-11, 2010, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
When:  April 9-11,2010
Time: Fri & Sat: 10:00 - 7:00
          Sun:   10:00 - 6:00
Where:  Atlantic Ave from Swinton to the Intracoastal Waterway, Delray Beach, FL.
Admission to the Delray Affair is FREE.
There will be a little of everything - over 800 skilled artist, arts and crafts exhibitors, family fun with rides and games, festival foods, entertainment, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, photography, paintings of all kinds, sponsor booths and business exhibits. 
 
                                       
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delray beach: Gated Community in Delray Beach FL - Mizner's Preserve - 03/28/10 12:41 AM
Gated Community in Delray Beach FL - Mizner's Preserve
 
Mizner's Preserve is one of our gated communities that sits along the Jog Road corridor on the Boca Raton/Delray Beach line.  Homes in Mizner's Preserve were built from 1999 to 2003 by Sterling Communities and Puder Siegel Homes.  It is one of our finest gated communities. 
 
                                      
 
Homes for sale in Mizner's Preserve  have 3 to 5 bedrooms and range in size from 2800 to over 5000 square feet.   There are a mix of zero-lot and estate homes.  Most homes have a water or garden view.  This is a lushly landscaped community.
Mizner's Preserve is a pet-friendly community.  
 
Ask … (8 comments)

delray beach: The Perfect Condo, The Perfect Buyer & A Dog Named Shadow - 03/22/10 02:16 PM
The Perfect Condo, The Perfect Buyer & A Dog Named Shadow
When I was first contacted by Joy, she told me she had read my blog and was looking for a condo in the Boca Raton/Delray Beach area.   She was staying in Century Village and had a 75 lb Golden Retriever.  My first question was; How did you get the dog in?  Century Village is not a pet-friendly community.    She said Shadow was home, being well taken care of, and not in Florida. 
                                    
I knew it would be a challenge, because 75 lb dogs and condos are not an easy match in … (10 comments)

delray beach: 2025 Lavers Cir, Delray Beach, FL - Renovated Condo for Sale Delray Beach - Lakeside Condos - Lavers - 1 Mile from the Beach - 03/21/10 01:50 PM
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delray beach: Hatsume Fair at The Morikami - Delray Beach - Saturday & Sunday, March 20 & 21, 2010 - 03/16/10 11:42 PM
Hatsume Fair at The Morikami - Delray Beach - Saturday & Sunday, March 20 & 21, 2010
If you've never been to The Morikami, you're in for a treat.   Their  Annual Hatsume Fair celebraing the first bud of spring is this Saturday & Sunday March 20 & 21, 2010.  The Japanese Gardens here are spectacular!  It is one of the most serene places I've ever been. 
Location:  The Morikami - 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach
Time:  11:00 - 6:00 pm
Tickets can be purchased online at The Morikami or at the gate. 
There will be Free Parking.  Their Cornell Cafe … (2 comments)

delray beach: Tax Credit 2010 Deadline Nears For First Time Homebuyers And Existing Homeowners - 03/12/10 12:43 PM
Tax Credit 2010 Deadline Nears For First Time Homebuyers And Existing Homeowners
The Tax Credit 2010 Deadline for First Time Homebuyers and Existing Homeowners is set to expire soon.  People are rushing to find a home to qualify for the $ 8000 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit and the $ 6500 Existing Homeowner Tax Credit. before it is set to expire. 
The law states you must be under contract by April 30, 2010 and the property must be closed by June 30, 2010 in order to qualify for this credit. 
My phone has been ringing with folks wanting to get in before the … (10 comments)

 
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