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Porsche, Poodles, And Pliner’s By Lee Volpe realee? Photography By Chad Spencer Lee Volpe headshot by H photography Porsche. It’s a little too small to get laid IN, but you get laid the minute you get OUT. In 1990, Dudley Moore and Daryl Hannah starred in a comedy film, Crazy People, where Moore’s character, an advertising executive, experiences a nervous breakdown. Designing a series of “truthful” advertisements, blunt and bawdy, he finds his career thriving after spending time in a mental hospital and turning his fellow patient’s into advertising execs. A couple of the ads have remained with me to […]
Say “Bye-Bye” to Your Blow Dryer By Sheila Venancia Japanese Hair Straightening is a very innovative technique that originated in Japan to make frizzy, curly, or wavy hair poker-straight while preserving the health of your hair. The process was created by Japanese hair expert Yoko Yamashita and was granted a patent in its home country in 1995. Japanese Hair Straightening quickly became popular once photos were shown of frizzy, coarse or unruly locks miraculously turned smooth with this process. Soon the method spread to other parts of the world eventually making its way to Hollywood. With Japanese Hair Straightening, human […]
Sizziling Styles For Summer By Becca Smith With summer approaching for many a fashionista, we’re all eager to hit the beach in REAL style. But whether you’re soaking up the sun on Florida’s most beautiful beaches, the most important decision won’t be the SPF of your suntan lotion, but which swimwear pieces you’ll be wearing. In this REAL Style issue I bring you swimwear styles that are trending this summer, and how to pick a style to flatter your figure. It’s always worth knowing what styles will fit you well with spring/summer 2014 fashion trends. To make a bold statement […]
International Real Estate – A Risky Business? By Patricia Tan I recently returned from a series of meetings in Washington D.C. While I was there, I was asked to present to a group of experienced international agents about ways in which they could manage risk in their business, and provide a better experience for their customers. Let’s consider those real estate transactions where an American buys or sells property in another country. Such transactions are most certainly prone to greater risks in a number of areas, and buyers, sellers and real estate agents should exercise caution.
The Conflict: New Urbanistic Vs. ‘Pseudo Urbanistic’ By William Henry, PhD The Conflict Between ‘The New Urbanistic Approach Embraced By Government Urban Planners Vs. The ‘Pseudo Urbanistic’–Market Rate Approach Implemented By The Private Sector Consumers and casual observers will note that the various urban plans currently being fostered by government officials and private commercial developer/builders vary greatly in both the substance and style of the plans. The differences are significant! As may be expected, government seems of late to be enamored with the creation of a ‘new urbanism’ with mixed zoning uses all clustered together creating ‘mixed use urban centers’. […]
411 North Casey Key Road Lavish Gulf-Front Seclusion By Ed Bertha Situated on Sarasota’s narrow plot of sand known as Casey Key, 411 North Casey Key Road sets a standard for luxury on the Gulf Coast, and is in tune with Atlantic Coast resorts like Palm Beach, Jupiter Island and Miami when it comes to luxe real estate. Spanning over 300 feet of pristine Gulf of Mexico shoreline, this very private estate includes two separate custom residences and occupies nearly one and half lushly landscaped gulf-front acres on Casey Key’s highly-coveted north end. The main residence in this remarkable, walled-in […]
Interview With Developer Tom Mannausa The Jewel Rising By Ed Bertha Tom, you opened The Jewel’s sales office in November, 2012. In December, 2013 you began converting deposits into binding purchase agreements. During the same timeframe you had to deal with permits and other legal hurdles. Construction began in April, 2014. The Jewel’s residents are slated to move in early August, 2015. What a ride, and the most satisfying part is only beginning. Let’s reflect.
Thinking Of Remodeling Your Condo? By Jay Anderson It is the time of year when our Florida weather spawns spring cleaning and remodeling projects. Large condominium projects typically occur when a resale purchase is made, while smaller projects, like a kitchen or bath, can occur any time. In a single-family home you are usually inconveniencing one person or a single family, but in a condo, you could be impacting hundreds. Sometimes, though, structural elements or utilities prevent a contractor from being able to redesign the interior as much as you would like. If you live in a condo here are […]
Zodiac Your Hair By Sheila Venancia ARIES With your spontaneous nature and overachieving qualities, you need a ‘do that won’t get in the way of your passions. While always searching out a new adventure, the sleek bun will keep you looking stylish but allow you to switch up your activities and routines on a moment’s notice! TAURUS As a Taurus, you are strong-willed and unafraid to hold your ground. Your strength and stubbornness are projected through your intent eye gaze and strong bone structure. Don’t cover that up or let your hair get in the way! Play up the pixie […]
Spring Has Sprung! By Becca Smith This spring is all about renewal. The transition from winter to spring is particularly exciting as we anticipate the end of colder days. We just experienced the spring forward with daylight savings time. The days are a bit brighter and longer, and pedicures and bare legs are a reality. It’s not hard to get caught up in the heat of the moment and splurge on new spring things for your closet. Spring also feels like a reawakening. This season’s runways offered a series of wake-up calls by way of unique pairings, new approaches to […]
The Residential Real Estate Business Is … By Patricia Tan Some would say it is just that – a business, a commercial enterprise. Others might say it is a transaction business – after all, as Realtors® we get paid only upon successful closing of a transaction, and this is how we measure our personal and business productivity. But what is it really? The real estate business serves one of a human being’s most basic needs – the need for shelter. As such, it is important that we realize our business is essentially a people business. As Realtors®, our business success […]
Designer Liability From A Forensic Architects Point of View? By William Henry, PhD “Your Architect Cannot Deliver Perfection” As a forensic architect and court certified expert witness, I am often engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to opine on whether an architect has committed errors and omissions that would lead to liability exposure. What actions by architects constitute errors and omissions (E&O) that could lead to damages incurred by property owners, clients, and/or victims of construction site injuries? A Take On Errors And Omissions Prior to attempting to offer up yet another definition of E&O, we need to establish […]
The 2015 Porsche Macan Five Doors. No box. The Macan Concept By Fred Krasne Create a compact Sport SUV? No, Porsche would rather think outside the box. Porsche created what we always create: a True Sports Car. But this time with 5 doors, 5 seats, all-wheel drive, and yet still intimate with the road; boasting plenty of space for hobbies, leisure, and sport. But left no room for compromise. Compact, Concentrated, and Intensive, but all still Powerful. This is a sports SUV that generates what we’re looking for: that feeling of being alive.
Fashion For A Cause By Becca Smith It’s time to get REAL with Beauty from the Inside/out, as Inner beauty is reflected in your outward appearance. When you discover the balance between inner and outer beauty, you will look and feel sensational all the time. You should always be increasing your beauty from the inside out because your body esteem, self-confidence, and self-esteem – which all come from inside, can affect how beautiful you appear to others. Did you know you are 20% more beautiful to other people than the person you see in the mirror every morning? WHY? … […]
Vintage Hair (Part 3) By Sheila Venancia 1970’s Like the preceding sixties, the seventies was a diverse decade for hairstyles. New hair styles were being created through experimentation and hair styles were often a direct expression of the clients’ view of society at that time. Women’s 1970’s hairstyles varied from long, soft and feminine to short and androgynous. Nostalgia was big in the 70’s, leading to a look back to various periods, especially the 1920’s through to 1950’s. This “looking back” past eras was seen in fashion, TV shows, films, and music. Long hair had been in vogue since the […]
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Friday, July 11, 2014
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