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The City of Palms – Ft. Myers, FL
The City of Palms – Ft. Myers, FL By Diana Hansen. Previously published in the 2015 Winter Issue. Feel cabin fever sneak in with colder winter weather? Desire a journey to usher in holiday cheer? Crave warm sun and white, sandy beaches but countless travel destination choices look daunting? Consider Ft. Myers, FL, for your…
Read MoreCreate a Living Legacy
As we age, we start to consider what kind of impact will we leave on the world, our communities and our families. In business, that might mean creating a product that will last decades, or maybe mentoring young entrepreneurs.
Read MoreEnjoy a Night Out in Beautiful Southport NC
Enjoy a Night Out in Beautiful Southport NC Via St. James Plantation Blog St. James Plantation is just minutes away from the charming town of Southport NC. The town has the look and feel of a New England fishing village with a pleasant atmosphere and loads of the area’s renowned Southern hospitality. This combination ensures that…
Read MoreBest Holiday Desserts
The best holiday desserts are not those that are elaborate, overly-flavored dishes which take six hours in the kitchen with eleven different pans and two dishwasher cycles. While every Christmas themed recipe book my mother has on her shelve suggests differently (and there are quite a few that do), the very best desserts in the…
Read MoreEmbrace Local Art at These Southport, NC Art Galleries!
Embrace Local Art at These Southport, NC Art Galleries! Via St. James Plantation Blog St. James Plantation residents are just minutes away from some of the Southport NC’s best art galleries! Art-lovers and artists alike will find plenty of sophisticated artwork and like-minded souls in this growing arts community. Southport, North Carolina is home to…
Read MoreDonning our Winter Whites
Another season has slipped into our reality. Wasn’t it just days ago that we were walking the Lake Trail with leaves crunching beneath our feet, admiring the tapestry of colors across the water? A few days ago when we were inviting thoughts of taking the kayaks out one more time into our heads? Yes, a new season has slipped in and cloaked the coves in white.
Read MoreHoliday at Disney
View Orlando Communities Holiday at Disney By Chad Lovette and Rachael Carscaddon Located in the master planned golf community of Ridgewood Lakes, Del Webb Orlando is a 55 and better community that delivers only the best of Florida living, including an average year-round temperature of 72 degrees. Inside the 24-hour manned, gated community, you’ll find…
Read MoreDIY Holiday Decor
As soon as Thanksgiving is over, many homeowners begin the task of decorating for the holidays. This probably means dragging boxes and bags from the attic, basement, or garage only to find that the lights don’t work or Santa’s head is slung at an odd angle from a year’s worth of rest. It can be…
Read MoreTop Ten Holiday Movies for the 2014 Season
Top Ten Holiday Movies for the 2014 Season Ah, I know what you’re thinking: a top ten list of holiday movies. I am sure you’ve seen at least one this holiday season. Of course you have—‘tis the season for sappy, emotional Christmas themed movies. (I mean, Hallmark devotes a week to Christmas movies every July,…
Read MoreLake Keowee: The Best of Mountain and Lake Living
Lake Keowee: The Best of Mountain and Lake Living What’s better than living on a lake? Living on a lake in beautiful upstate South Carolina! Located in Sunset, South Carolina, The Reserve at Lake Keowee was created in 2000 by Greenwood Communities and Resorts, a family-owned, Southeastern developer with over thirty years of experience and…
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