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Looking Back on 2022: A Year in Review
As we make our way into the new year and the door closes on 2022, we would like to look back on some of the memorable projects we have completed this past year. As always, we couldn’t have done this without our incredible dealers, vendors, and employees; thank you for making this year remarkable. The…
Read MoreWinter Trends You Should Snow: 2022/2023
Bring nature indoors. Winter is soon arriving, and homes are becoming a place to get cozy, slow down, and restore. Adding greenery, such as some houseplants, will bring vitality into living spaces. Current trends have focused on experimenting with shades of green, especially darker jades, emeralds, myrtles, and olives. These colors create soothing and lush…
Read MoreTurtle Code: Sea Turtle Protection Ordinances
Wild sea turtles are integral to Florida’s ecosystem, and during nesting season females crawl onto the beach at night to bury their eggs. They are instinctually driven to the horizon by the reflection of the water, but as beachfront communities have developed, the artificial lighting can disorient them. This can also confuse turtle hatchlings trying…
Read MoreFeatured Project: Credit One Stadium
The renovation of the Credit One Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina ushers in a new era of entertainment and sports for its surrounding community. Formerly known as the Volvo Car Stadium and centrally located on Daniel Island, the structure is famous for hosting the Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s largest women’s only tennis tournament.…
Read MoreFeatured Project: Heritage Dunes
The Heritage, a VIE Magazine Legacy Show Home, in Northwest Florida is the first in a nine-home project developed by Bella Mare Real Estate Holdings. With thirty homesites in a rental restricted and gated community, Heritage Dunes embraces coastal designs, classic elegance, and gracious, refined living. Each home has its own design layout and customizations, so no…
Read MoreHurricane Season: Florida and Beyond
Many are still reeling from Hurricane Ian, a large and destructive Category 4 Atlantic storm that recently hit Cuba and the southeast United States. It made landfall on Sept 28th in southwest Florida, causing widespread property damage (about $67 billion), massive power outages, and devastating flooding. It is the deadliest hurricane to strike the state of Florida since…
Read MoreFeatured Project: Country Club Brewing
Country Club Brewing, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania was born from a dream of beer loving friends and is a place for anyone who enjoys sharing craft beer. The brewery had humble beginnings with Mike, the head brewer, and his wife brewing alcoholic beverages in their basement. With the help of some micro-brewery travel friends, investors,…
Read MoreFall Trends You Really Autumn Know: 2022
Fall in love with minimalism. Warm mugs, falling leaves, pumpkin patches, cool nights – fall is fast approaching, with all the colorful and cozy decor that comes with it. This year, fall trends are leaning toward more subtle changes, welcoming the new season in a more understated way. Rather than swapping out temporary decor items…
Read MoreBoys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties: Day For Kids 2022
Since 1970, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties have played an important role in the surrounding community, providing daily services and programs to thousands of Florida’s youth. Their mission is to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible individuals. The Boys & Girls Clubs…
Read MoreGlass: What You Need To Know
What are the benefits of having glass in your building? Glass allows occupants to see outside, letting in natural sunlight and providing a connection to the outdoors. This is known to improve people’s mood and enhance moral, both in the home and the workplace. The use of glass in architecture is also aesthetically pleasing and…
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