Florida
Catch us, we’re swooning. This week’s historical shelter in Saint Augustine, Florida, is a magnificent marriage of vintage and updated, ably combining the old-world craftsmanship you’d expect of an 1887 Queen Anne Victorian in the nation’s oldest city with the design sensibilities needed to navigate 2018. The four-bedroom, four-bath Hibbard House at 272 St. George…
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As yet another “Snowbird Season” draws to a close, newbies are no doubt planning the next trip to Florida. Many are looking for the perfect place to winter over from all points north and cold. I’ve lived in coastal areas for several years, and have witnessed the Snowbird Season up close and personal. There is…
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Just saying Key West, Florida, can conjure up relaxation and the easy-going life — so when we found this historical home in Old Town we knew that our readers would fall in love just like we did. This home, which was built in the late 1800s, sits on a corner lot in Old Town —…
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By Amy Dobson Special Contributor There’s an estate in Florida that is as impressive for its physical features as it is for the dignitaries that have visited there — that includes sitting presidents, foreign royalty, and high-profile international guests. We’re not naming any names, but trust us there are good reasons why this house was…
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With the news that Steve Jobs’ widow Laurene Powell Jobs purchased an estate in Wellington, Florida for $15.3 million in cash across the street from Bill Gates’ equestrian estate, the town of Wellington, Fla., made national headlines. Wellington, a town of approximately 60,000 around 15 miles east of tony West Palm Beach has become a…
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Spend any time in suburban Florida and you’ll see a lot of gated communities. It can seem as if the entire state lies secluded behind guard gates staffed by cheerful folks with clipboards and magic powers to allow or deny entry. The true luxury in these communities is two-fold: privacy and amenities. Lush green…
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