Archive for August 2014
Preserving Your Summer Harvest
Summer is the season of bounty. The days are longer so we’ve got more time to spend outside doing things we really enjoy. For many Americans, gardening tops the list favorite outdoor activities for a variety of reasons. Not only is it good for your health, both physically and mentally, but it’s also good for…
Read MoreListening Leads to Innovative Design
Listening Leads to Innovative Design It is often said the best things come to those who wait. While often overlooked, the same holds true for those who listen. After eight years of extensive research, planning, innovative design, and most importantly, listening to consumer needs, Stanaland Stewart Company is proud to announce a most innovative multi-family…
Read MoreLighthouses: East and West
There is something wondrous about a lighthouse, guiding the way for ships at sea, a beacon in the darkness. Symbolic of truth and guidance, lighthouses are also mysterious places, due to their isolation. They mark dangerous coastlines and safe entries to harbors. While the number of lighthouses is on the decline, due to modern technology…
Read MorePort Saint Lucie Paradise
Port Saint Lucie Paradise If you are in search of paradise, then Port Saint Lucie, Florida, could be the best retirement destination. Only in the serene 1,400 acres of the Tesoro Club will you find two world-class golf courses, a magnificent clubhouse, and beautiful Mediterranean styled homes, all surrounded by flourishing mangrove marshes and bluewater…
Read MoreLiberty Tea
Liberty Tea Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont On a summer tour of Strawbery Banke historic gardens in Portsmouth, NH, I visited one garden that featured plants used for “Liberty Teas.” These were the true tea plant substitutes the colonists began using over 200 years ago after the Dec. 16, 1773 dumping of…
Read MoreSouthport, NC – A Quaint Fishing Village Rich with History
Southport, NC – A Quaint Fishing Village Rich with History St. James Plantation, The Number One-Selling Community In The Coastal Carolinas, is just a quick drive to a number of lovely cities and towns, including the charming city of Southport. Spend the day in this coastal city and get to know its fascinating history. Smithville,…
Read MoreEncanterra Country Club–An Arizona Community
Encanterra Country Club–An Arizona Community You’d be hard pressed to imagine a better place to retire than Encanterra Country Club. Less than an hour from Phoenix and an hour and a half from Tucson, Arizona, nestled in the heart of the Southeast Valley, Encanterra Country Club has the perfect private, yet luxurious setting. While the…
Read MoreGreenbriar Stonebridge – Active Lifestyle, Low Maintenance Living
Active Lifestyle, Low Maintenance Living Greenbriar Stonebridge in Monroe, New Jersey, is the destination you’re looking for when it comes to luxurious, low-maintenance living. With a location well suited to entertainment and travel, a number of home designs to fit exactly what you’re looking for, and a social atmosphere to keep you active year-round, there…
Read MoreGreenbriar Oceanaire: Popular New Jersey Active Adult Living
Greenbriar Oceanaire: Popular New Jersey Active Adult Living Greenbriar Oceanaire is one of New Jersey’s most popular locations for older adult active living. Located in Waretown, New Jersey, the area is accessible to those who have fallen in love with New York City or Atlantic City—and only minutes away from the infamous Garden State Parkway,…
Read MoreBack to School!
Back to School! August is the time of year when children and college-aged students all over the United States are heading back to school. Just because you’re retired doesn’t mean you can’t go back to school, too. Colleges around the country offer classes especially designed for retirees. Community Colleges also offer a variety of classes,…
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