January 5th, 2012
Yesterday, well, it was too cold to snow. As I took Addy out last night I thought it was much warmer as in 38 degrees or so. When I woke up this a.m. and saw the dusting of snow, and believe me, it was just a dusting, for crying out loud, my thoughts went to the town of Delray Beach, Florida. That’s my home away from home.
So when I say a picture says it all; it does, don’t you think?
With that in mind I have to tell you that back in 2002 was the year when we first visited Delray Beach. Like anything else, a friend said to stay there while visiting colleges in South Florida. We liked it so much that in 2003 we bought a place. I think it reminded me of Rehoboth Beach; small coastal town, lots of restaurants, the beach, art and entertainment. The locals, natives, shopkeepers, and inn-keepers are very friendly; like you have known them forever.
The following companies are those that we have worked with on an ongoing basis. So reliable and very professional.
We met Cheran from Tauriello & Co. and she has been our realtor ever since. The company is located right there on Atlantic Ave. 900 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33483. Tel. 561-5570. Toll Free 877-509-8300. Website? http://www.tauriello.com. Daniel and Sue Tauriello are the Brokers of Record.
Cheran and Tauriello have been very accessible and easy to work with. They have been in the community for so many years and know the area so well. You can find Tauriello & Co. on Facebook.
So, if you are in search of a place to hang your beach chair and bag, give them a call.
 Overlooking east on Atlantic Ave.
Anita is the owner of Anita Jennings Designs. She is an Interior Designer. At times people are a little put off by some of these designers but Anita is very easy to talk to. She has said in the past that if you have a lot of money then the work of a designer is just so easy. It is when there is a budget that the designer can really shine and show what he or she can do. I can recommend her with complete confidence. If you are interested then give her a call at 561-278-7473. Anita speaks English and Spanish and a few other languages, as well.
Beach House Management, LLC. is a Property Management Company in Delray Beach. Michael Keegan is at the helm and I have yet to see anyone that is so organized and so professional as he deals with all of us, his clients. He knows I cannot live without him; I have said so before.
He probably thinks I am crazy for saying this but there is nothing he cannot do. So, there is nothing else to say. Having a property manager is a necessity, not a luxury, more so for me and others that do not make Delray Beach our permanent home.
You can contact Michael at 561-376-4329. He has a very nice website so check it out at www.mybeachhouses.com.
Please note that Tauriello & Co., Anita Jennings Designs, and Beach House Management are advertisers on AboutMyBeaches, all you have to do is click on their websites on the right hand side of my blog. That’s all you need to do to know more about them.
Just a thought…sand between our toes…a chair, a beach bag….and a place to hang it all…
Have a great day….talk to you later…
November 12th, 2011
Is that time of the year when getting colder up north means that you are either a Snowbird or a Snowflake. I think I am in the category of the Snowflake. The snowflakes just come and go. Don’t get me wrong, I like cold weather, within reason. But, the other day I saw that someone had written on Facebook, where else? I love it when it gets cold up north. It was from someone that had a business in South Florida. And, yes, the season has begun. The airports are a little crowded, reservations are a most in some of the most sought after restaurants. You know the drill, right?
When I opened my computer I saw that even though it is going to warm up during the day…38 degrees in Rehoboth Beach….hmmmm this post was then much needed.
I have been in Delray Beach now since 2003. You have heard me go on and on about how unobstructed the beaches are here. No tall buildings, just a few things are needed to enjoy the beach; the water with beautiful color and it is so clear. That’s what originally attracted me to this town. Also, it reminded me of Rehoboth Beach, my home.
When my husband I first came here, we were sitting at a restaurant having breakfast and we picked up a real estate magazine. We thought we would just look around. That started a relationship with Cheran Tauriello from Tauriello & Co., located at 900 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, FL. 33483. Tel. 561-278-5570. Toll free # 877-509-8300. Brokers of Record & Owners: Daniel & Sue Tauriello
They have been so easy to work with. They are very professional. In Delray Beach for so many years; they know the community, neighborhoods and the company deals with a wide variety of properties.
I have suggested them to friends, as well. And my own personal feelings are that I have not had to look anywhere else. They really have been very good to us.
Tauriello & Co. is one of my advertisers. To go directly into their site, click on their website on the right hand side of this blog.
Anita Jennings Designs – I have known Anita for so many years. She is from my Humacao, Puerto Rico. That’s where I grew up. And, I found her in Delray when we bought our place. Anita is a one woman show with many years of experience in design. She is also very easy to work with and speaks several languages. Her telephone is 561-278-7473. She is one of my advertisers, just click on her website on the right hand side of this blog to go directly into her site and see what she is all about.
 Atlantic Ave. going East Beach House Management – Michael Keegan is the Property Manager that I have used since 2003. Being out of town, having a property management company to take care of your place is not a luxury, but a necessity. I have to laugh because when you visit Beach House Management’s website, you will find a list of services provided by them. If I had to tell you the services Michael has provided for us, there would be no end. Many are listed there but the majority are not. Some funny and some not so funny.
I always say that I cannot live without him; it is still true. Beach House Management is located in the heart of Delray Beach. Call Michael at 561-376-4329. Website? www.MyBeachHouses.com. Fax: 561-330-6204. Or, email him to BeachHouseMgmt@aol.com.
Beach House Management is also one of my advertisers. You can just click on their website and you will be right there. They really have been constant and attentive and great to deal with.
I don’t think I had to beg them to become advertisers; well, maybe a little. Word of mouth, a blog, a website….it all helps.
So, what are you waiting for?…..talk to you later….
July 28th, 2011
and points in between. Yes, sometimes I might be on my way somewhere and the opportunity calls to check out a food truck, a tapas bar, a new beach, or a new museum. That’s why it is so much fun about writting a website in a blog style. It is a diary, yours alone.
AboutMyBeaches has made realized that I want to know and experience more. I remember when my webmaster, Ed Timmons from 4C, Inc., http://www.4cinc.com, mentioned I should write a blog instead of the standard website. I guess he figured I was talking his ear off so I was a good candidate for bla, bla, bla. He just did not know how much I could talk.
Then, I started blogging, only a few readers here or there. People that are connected on the internet suddenly started to find me. I think my posts are honest and from my heart. I have posted so far 728 posts, and now I am getting over 14,000 hits per month. Who would have thought?
And, you know what? I want more. Granted, some posts are more interesting than others; so its life itself. Remember that it is a diary.
Pictures….I decided to incorporate them because people are so visual. Looking at a picture entices you to read. Well, I should hope so, even though I do have some friends that say they have read the posts but maybe they just looked at the pictures. I know who they are, right? Shelley, Debbie at times. Not Missy or Richard, though. My fault, I test them.
My friends and my family have put up going out to dinner with me. My first statement as we sit down at a table is “don’t touch the food until I take a picture” and “can we all order something different?” I am surprised they even still want to go out with me.
It is so funny because I get e-mails or suggestions on places to go and check out. I welcome them; we all have different likes and dislikes and I am an inquisitive person.
The coastals towns that, I, predominantly promote, I love. There is something about living by the ocean. I know I am lucky. The Delaware Beaches have been home for many years and so good to my family. Giving them a push is not a brainer.
I do offer advertising on my website. It is $500/ per year. I offer personal care. No clicks here or there. You are there to stay on my site. Thanks to the following advertisers.
Tidewater Realty – http://www.tidewaterrealty.com. Delaware is Small Wonder. The beaches are so great. It has grown so much since I first arrived. Tax free, low property taxes and mild winters are an attraction.
Tauriello & Com – http://www.tauriello.com. I have used this company in Delray Beach. That Village by the Sea has amazing unobstructed beaches, restaurants, shopping and I do have a place there. Sometimes I hate to pass the word around because I want it all to myself.
Beach House Management – http://www.mybeachhouses.com. Michael knows I cannot live without him. He has been there to take care of my property, among other things, from day one. Your home is your castle and he is professional and knowledgeable.
Anita Jennings Designs - http://www.anitajennings.com. I know her personally. She is an interior designer based in Delray Beach. She is so easy to work with and very reasonable.
Coastal Chem-Dry – http://www.chem-dry.net/coastal.de. Green carpet and upholstery cleaning. We all needed at times. It is family owned and operated. Angie is the man!!
Doggies at the Beach - http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com. The home away from home for my Addy. She is my rescue. Jim and his staff love their customers. Cage free with 24 hour human supervision. Very involved in the community, as well.
Vacation Rentals – http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/rehoboth-beach-delaware.html. This is a national company; part of the family of HomeAway. The properties you will find in this particular site are for Rehoboth Beach. Rental properties for all seasons.
I thank them all. If you are interested, please contact me.
I have posts to write. A few still left from my 24 hours in Baltimore, Maryland. Events going on at the Rehoboth Museum, a must if you are visiting Rehoboth Beach. On the Rocks is, believe it or not, inside the terminal for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Amazing views; casual, a beer or a hamburger, fries. I want to check the tailor in Rehoboth….got to go..have a great day!!
March 22nd, 2011
Delray Beach is becoming a South Florida destination. I think this South Florida coastal town is so unique. Then, wait a minute. Too many people are discovering this gem of a town. I want to keep it a secret; at the same time time I want to shout “Come on Down”.
I am at the Delaware Beaches; my home. But, today I noticed that in the Philadelphia Magazine there was an article on the 5 Getaway Places for a Spring Break. It is the March issue. You can also visit www.phillymag.com and then on the upper right hand side click on Magazine and the article will open up. One more plug for Delray Beach; among other national plugs, as well.
It is a Village by the Sea. It has everything; palm trees, sea grapes, gorgeous beaches, with water so clear, mango trees, restaurants, entertainment, shops and a large colony of artists that make Delray Beach a fantastic place to visit or live.
And to top it off in 1993 and in 2001 it was named “All American City”.
The article is a good one; the Seagate Hotel and Beach Club taking center stage. Located at 1000 East Atlantic Ave. Website? www.theseagatehotel.com. There are many other hotels in Delray that can also make a great get away; either for Spring or for any time of the year.
A few of the establishments to hit on Atlantic Avenue; like Tryst on 4 East Atlantic Ave., www.trystdelray.com.
Or, Cupcake Couture, 328 East Atlantic Ave., www.cupcakecoutureusa.com. I wrote a post on Cupcake Couture. If you would like to see it, then click on the month of June, 2010 and scroll down to the 14th.
Delray Beach is the perfect place for walking, running, biking and tennis. An amazing tennis facility called the Delray Beach Tennis Center, located at 201 West Atlantic Ave., Tel. 561-243-7360. Website? www.delraytennis.com. I also wrote a post on it. If you want to see it just click on the month of February, 2011 and scroll down to the 16th.
I have had real estate in Delray Beach since 2003. The real estate company that I use is Tauriello & Co., located at 900 East Atlantic Ave. My realtor has been Cheran Tauriello, 561-870-8855 direct and office is 561-278-5570. All I can say that this company has been so professional with us; with confidence I can recommend them. They are one of my advertisers on my website and all you have to do is click on their site and it will take you directly to all they have to offer.
Delray Beach….it’s a cute town….you cannot help but fall in love with it…..talk to you later….
February 4th, 2011
After not seeing too much color due to the fact that snow only comes in white, I am taking it all in. Such was the case this morning when I took a walk on A1A and the Beach. Walkers; all ages, bikers, runners, pets were all taking advantage of a beautiful morning in Delray Beach.
Delray is the perfect place for outdoor activities; the Beach being one of many. It is amazing to see an unobstructed beach for over 1 mile long. Then I saw the marker, south of Atlantic Avenue and A1A. The marker is from the Delray Beach Historical Society and the Robert Neff Family.
“In 1899, Sara Gleason, Belle G. Dimick Reese and Ella M. Dimick Potter dedicated the Beach to the public.”
In 1895 Sara Gleason and her husband, W. H. Hunt, sold a parcel of land containing the beach area to William S. Linton for about $10,000 an acre, except for a small portion then occupied by the Orange Grove House of Refuge. A mortgage from William Linton, U.S. Congressman from Michigan, who was promoting a town here called Linton, secured $3,000 of the purchase price.
At the end of 1895, civil engineer, H. Burslem Thomson drew a plat describing the Town of Linton. The plat, filed by William Linton and the Model Land Company during 1896, contained the first dedication for public use of what is now this mile long municipal beach. When William Linton defaulted, the mortgage was foreclosed half to Sara Gleason and half to the heirs of W. H. Hunt, his granddaughters, Belle Reese, and Ella Potter.
These 3 women filed a replat dedicating the are east of the ocean beach lots and “Ocean Road” to the public in 1899.
If they could only see how many visitors and residents enjoy this scenery.
On this beach front walk there are benches and kiosks where you can rest or just taking in the views.
A Village by the Sea, certainly a lot of fun and preserved by those that know what a gem it is!!
Have a great Day!!!…talk to you later….
October 16th, 2010
Continuing with my previous post about Delray Beach, I will have to mention 3 companies that I have dealt with for many years. I can truly recommend them to you as very reliable, competent and professional.
As the season starts in South Florida and as our weather turns a little colder you might want to check out Delray Beach. It is funny because some of my friends that already have properties there keep telling me to keep it quiet; they don’t want people to discover this Village by the Sea. I think the word is out, though.
Tauriello & Company – Real Estate. ”Matching People with Properties”. I have used them to purchase real estate in Delray Beach. Cheran Tauriello has lived in Delray for many years and is very capable of showing the right property for you. She was the first person that I worked with and of course I have met Sue Tauriello who is the Broker of Record for the company.
Tauriello & Company advertises on this website and you can see them on the right hand side. Just click on it to be directed to their website. The telephone is 561-278-5578.
Anita Jennings Designs – An interior designer that I have used. Anita is bilingual and a very easy person to deal with. Her telephone is 561-278-7473. What I like about her is that she does not imposed her taste on you; she is so honest and very reasonable.
Anita advertises in this website so just click on her website and you will get information on her services.
Beach House Management, LLC – Michael Keegan – What can I tell you about this company and Michael? Over the years he has been more than a property manager; more like a friend and someone that I can fully trust with everything.
He has helped my children while they were living in Florida and just recently was very instrumental in helping us deal with a fire in our townhouse. He found us Dan Palmer who was responsible for the restoration. I will have to write about him later, as well.
Michael also is our property manager in another property in Delray. He is one of my advertisers so, you can click on the right hand side of this site to see what this company has to offer. His tel. is 561-376-4329.
I want to thank them all for their continued support and help. Hope the coming season brings all of them much success!!
Talk to you later….
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