The new Active Independent Living Community at Discovery Village At Sarasota Bay will include 198 luxurious apartment and Signature Club homes situated around a spacious Grande Clubhouse featuring a state-of-the-art FitCamp(SM) health & fitness center and resort-style amenities for active, upscale senior living

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., March 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Discovery Senior Living held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 26, officially commencing construction of a state-of-the-art Independent Living community at Discovery Village At Sarasota Bay. Company executives, developers, and invited guests including approximately 40 members of the Bradenton and Sarasota business communities were in attendance.

The nearly $50 million community has been specifically designed to empower freedom and lifestyle flexibility for today's more active seniors. Features and amenities will include a spacious Grande Clubhouse featuring multiple, upscale dining options; Legends Club, a full-service bar and bistro with pizza oven; Discovery Silver Cinema movie theater; and a professional beauty salon, spa and barbershop with massage services. Discovery Village At Sarasota Bay will also offer a high-tech FitCampSM health & fitness center, where residents will receive individualized workout plans and one-on-one coaching and support from FitCampSM Personal Trainers. Outside, the community will provide a zero-entry heated pool with private cabanas, plus an intimate, outdoor entertainment space with a cozy fireplace.

"From top to bottom, the newIndependent Living community at Discovery Village At Sarasota Bay is being created to enable new levels of lifestyle customization for resident seniors," said Richard J. Hutchinson, CEO of Discovery Senior Living. "Consistent with our company's 'Experiential Living' philosophy, the community's design and construction will complement a highly experience-focused program and services that empower more optionality, choice, and personalization of every lifestyle facet from dining and recreation to fitness and beyond."

Resident accommodations will include 198 luxurious apartment homes, each one offering spacious, modern kitchens, stainless steel appliances and full-size bathrooms with walk-in showers. The community will also introduce a number of Signature Club apartments with dedicated, underground parking.

The newIndependent Living community will further complement the community's award-winning Assisted Living and SHINESM Memory Care offerings, resulting in a full range of available lifestyle options to better meet the changing needs of seniors through all stages of retirement.

The active, Independent Living community, expected to open in Fall 2021, is being built at 1414 69th Ave. W in Bradenton. Upon completion, it stands to create at least 70 new jobs for the community. Key design and construction partners include architect Architectural Concepts, interior designer Discovery Design Concepts and general contractor Henning Holdings. Financing for the new Discovery Village At Sarasota Bay has been provided by Kayne Anderson, Healthpeak Properties and Gulfside Homes.

About Discovery Senior Living

Discovery Senior Living is a family of companies which includes: Discovery Management Group, Discovery Development Group, Discovery Design Concepts, Discovery Marketing Group, and Discovery At Home, a Medicare-certified home healthcare company. With almost three decades of experience, the award-winning management group has been developing, building, marketing, and operating upscale, luxury senior-living communities across the United States. By integrating the company's highly innovative and successful "Experiential Living" philosophy across its flourishing portfolio of almost 10,000 existing homes or homes under development, Discovery Senior Living has become a recognized industry leader in creating world-class, resort-style communities.

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Located in the area at the intersection of Benfield Boulevard and Evergreen Road, West Severna Park truly is at the heart of it all. There are approximately 238 homes, most of which were built in the 1950s and 1960s. The community has a beautiful beach with a playground and cabana, a marina with a ramp and boat storage, and is an easy walk to the Severn River Swim Club and Evergreen pool. Kinder Farm Park is a short hike up the B&A Trail, and downtown Severna Park is just a short walk or bike ride away.

The community cabana can be reserved for parties, and includes a long pier for fishing, a kayak rack, big sandy beach with a playground, and swimming pier. It is one of the few, maybe only, beaches with indoor plumbing and an outdoor shower.

The West Severna Park residents host several events, including Oktoberfest, a luau, newcomers key exchange, cleanup days at the marina and beach, fishing derby, and an active moms group and senior group.

Located directly across from the new Severna Park High School, children in this neighborhood attend Severna Park Elementary, Severna Park Middle and Severna Park High schools. Once in high school, there is no need to vie for a coveted senior parking pass, as students can easily skip the Benfield traffic and walk to school faster than any parent can get them to the drop-off loop.

Ed KnebelResident for 24 Years

Ed Knebels family was planning a move in 1996, so they asked everyone they knew for suggestions. A coworker mentioned that he loved West Severna Park because of the sense of community, water privileges and the schools.

The schools helped [with our decision], said Knebel, but I really fell in love with the marina. This is a very friendly community, with amenities that bring people together.

Knebel said when he gets asked about West Severna Park, he recommends the community for its easy access to locally owned restaurants and businesses.

The amenities here are a great way to build relationships with neighbors, said Knebel, adding that volunteering with neighbors and attending community events is a great way to get to know people.

Many times over the years I have witnessed the community supporting each other, mostly with food support, but even with dog walking and dog play dates, Knebel added. We have personally received support from the community on several occasions, and were overwhelmed with the magnitude of generosity. We are grateful to live in such a caring community.

Ed has volunteered as the communitys marina chairman since 1999.

Scott and Mary SchanerResidents for 20 Years

Scott Schaner graduated from Severna Park; his wife, Mary, graduated from Andover High School. When it was time to put down their familys roots, they chose West Severna Park.

Mary and I were looking for a neighborhood with great schools and water amenity access. We lived in Pasadena and decided that once we had children, we would either send them to private school or just spend the same money on a house in Severna Park.

All four Schaner children attended Severna Park schools. Their youngest will graduate from Severna Park High School this May and study nursing at Towson University. Their two oldest children are a teacher in Anne Arundel County Public Schools, and a naval officer who recently earned an engineering degree. Their fourth child is in college now. Scott feels the Severna Park school system prepared his children well for college and careers.

West Severna Park is a very active community with amazing volunteers, said Scott. Our community is 100% volunteer and there is a ton of work! It is incredible to see how much work our members volunteer for, but they do it because it is the culture of our community.

Scott credits his neighbors as being the best part of living in West Severna Park, and estimates that there are about 50 active community members serving as officers or members of committees, or simply doing things that help without recognition.

Just recently, the Sullivans organized an annual Souper Bowl that collects pantry items for SPAN, a local food bank, on Super Bowl Sunday, noted Scott. One of our residents, Charlie Phelps, who just turned 100 years old, volunteers his time regularly cleaning up tree debris and other items at our community beach. Charlie seeks no recognition, but I think he is the embodiment of a WSP resident.

If Scott had to narrow down the best aspects of West Severna Park, hed say first, that the community loves to have a great party, so there are lots of them, and second, is the very active volunteer mindset.

Our neighbors, the Trentlys, are original homeowners, so I got to hear the stories about Severna Park back when Benfield was a dirt road and that the high school was originally very small, added Scott. Our adjacent neighbors are all very nice and vary in family size. I walk my dog daily and it is always just nice to see my neighbors as we are out.

Scott was the community beach maintenance chairman for a few years and also served as community president for five years. Currently, hes on the board of directors. Mary organizes a showcase of homes for neighbors who had home improvements and want to share ideas with neighbors.

Dan & Katie MillsResidents for 5 Years

Dan, Katie, Ashley and Noah Mills moved to West Severna Park from Canton in Baltimore City in 2015. Katie Mills is a Linstead native and a Severna Park High School graduate.

The Mills children attend Severna Park Elementary School, and Dan and Katie say the family could not be happier.

We absolutely love the school! Amazing teachers and staff who organize fun activities including a spring fair, ice cream social, plays and musicals, a variety show, and more, said Dan. When our oldest child, a girl, started kindergarten, there were at least 13 other West Severna Park girls in kindergarten at Severna Park Elementary School!

Katie isnt the only one who wanted to move back to Severna Park.

When we moved here in 2015, we met so many kind people, many of whom have lived here for a long time, but also folks like us who wanted to move back to Severna Park once we had kids, added Dan. To us, the residents are what make West Severna Park so special. The amenities are great, but its our neighbors who make it where we want to live in for a long time.

Dan serves on the community board, and Katie and Dan both volunteer at the elementary school on a weekly basis. The whole family helps out with beach cleanups and, and Katie is in the community moms club.

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Located in the exclusive five-star Trisara Resort and overlooking the Andaman Sea, two villas in Phuket will auction next month via Concierge Auctions in cooperation with Lyndon Phillips of Prime Real Estate Phuket. Villa Chanasai, previously offered at $9.75M, and Villa Santi, previously offered at $3.75M, will both sell No Reserve separately, furnished, to the highest bidders.

Bidding will be held March 27th-31st via Concierge Auctions online marketplace, ConciergeAuctions.com as part of the firms global sale targeting high-net-worth buyers in Asia and the Middle East via partnership with Juwai, the largest and most authoritative source for real estate in Chinese and additional exposure via Mansion Global.

Lush landscaping, and opulent cabanas for dining, lounging and relaxing beckon at Trisara Phuket. These villas blend traditional architecture and modern style and offer the ultimate in indoor-outdoor flow. Every interior space is connected intimately to its natural surroundings. Multiple sun decks, private room balconies, and covered indoor-outdoor lounge/dining areas provide a multitude of choices for where to enjoy the Southeast Asian sunshine. Villa Chanasai features five bedrooms and five baths, and Villa Santi offers three bedrooms and three baths.

Features include private, gated entries; hardwood floors and tropical wood ceilings; a vast master sanctuary with access to a covered terrace, main swimming pool, and ocean views; seamless indoor-outdoor flow; private chefs who cook both Thai and Western cuisine; three private infinity-edge pools; luxurious furnishings, artwork, and sculptures; fountains and waterfallsin addition to the five-star amenities at Trisara Phuket: Fitness center with tennis courts, boxing ring, and in-house yoga instructors; Kids clubhouse; Complimentary water equipment including kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and snorkeling gear; a private white sand beach; swimming pool and sun lounge; cooking classes; spa; in-villa meals; multiple dining options; private 30-minute chartered tours over majestic Phang Nga Bay; and in-villa housekeepers.

Life at Trisara Phuket is truly an experience. With spectacular ocean views and numerous places to relax both indoors and out, each villa captures an essence of luxury and privacy that is immeasurable, stated Phillips. Located in one of the most stunning and picturesque locations in the world, and including resort amenities, owning either or both villas would be a one-of-a-kind opportunity.

The island of Phuket offers 7 international golf coursesBlue Canyon being only a 20-minute drive from the villas. With easy access to three international, state-of-the-art marinas, day trips to Phang Nga Bays limestone rock formations or any of the emerald bays many islandsincluding one made famous by James Bondare a breeze. Sirinat National Park is just 15 minutes away, where one can explore mangrove forests, coral reefs, and white-sand beaches. With Phuket Citys bustling night markets a mere 45-minute drive, shopping, and exotic dining is just around the corner.

Villa Chanasai and Villa Santiare available for showings by appointment. As part of Concierge Auctions' Key for Keygiving program in partnership with Giveback Homes, the closings will result in new homes built for a family in need.

Concierge Auctions offers a commission to the buyers' representing real estate agents. See Auction Terms and Conditions for full details.

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Concierge Auctions is the largest luxury real estate marketplace in the world, powered by state-of-the-art technology. Since its inception in 2008, the firm has generated billions of dollars in sales, broken world records for the highest-priced homes ever achieved at auction, and is active in 40 U.S. states/territories and 29 countries. Concierge curates the most prestigious properties globally, matches them with qualified buyers, and facilitates transparent, market-driven transactions in an expedited time frame. The firm owns the most comprehensive and intelligent database of high-net-worth real estate buyers and sellers in the industry.

As a six-time honoree to the annual Inc. Magazine list of America's fastest-growing companies, it now joins the Inc5000 Hall of Fame; was named No. 38 on the 2018 Entrepreneur 360 List recognizing 360 small businesses every year that are mastering the art of and science of growing a business in the areas of impact, innovation, growth, leadership, and business valuation; and has contributed more than 200 homes to-date as part of its Key for Key giving program in partnership with Giveback Homes, which guarantees that for every property the company sells, a new home will be built for a family in need.

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Major League Baseball's spring training in the Arizona desert has promise in the air.

Whether you're focused on the plays inside 10 stadiums around Phoenix and Scottsdale or relaxing around a pool absorbing Emily Nemens' "The Cactus League" novel set here, now's your chance to hang around star athletes, hopeful prospects and devoted fans.

In this week's getaway gallery, we find places to stay near ballparks, from tiny houses smaller than a dugout to villas with a pool as large as an infield.

Hungry? Grab the foot-long hot dog covered in jalapeo bacon while watching the Seattle Mariners at the Peoria Sports Complex. Or try out the Wisconsin Curd Burger, Hot Cheetos Cheesesteak and other culinary offerings.

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Baseball fans can see half of the Major League's 30 teams play in Cactus League games within a 47-miles radius.

There are more than 100 games scheduled between Feb. 21 and March 24 at these stadiums:

Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Road in Scottsdale

Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park, 2330 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. in Mesa

Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback RanchGlendale, 10710 W. Camelback Road in Phoenix

Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way in Goodyear

Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Fields of Phoenix, 3805 N. 53rd Ave. in Phoenix

Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium, 15830 N. Bullard Ave. in Surprise

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 W. Alameda Dr. in Tempe

Oakland Athletics at Hohokam Stadium, 1235 N. Center St. in Mesa

San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners at Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave. in Peoria

San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. Osborn Road in Scottsdale

Next Friday, we escape to catch the Grapefruit League in Florida.

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Silo tiny house in Phoenix

Here's the first of 10 unusual places to stay:

The walnut-and-black steel structure by Phoenix-based architecture and design studio Kaiserworks, is in the Garfield Historic District, near the Phoenix Convention Center and Talking Stick Resort Arena.

Details:

Accommodates two guests

One bedroom

One bathroom

Around $200 a night on average, depending on travel dates

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Silo tiny house in Phoenix

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Villa outside Scottsdale

The villa has living and dining areas indoors and out near a swimming pool and putting green.

A window bar from the kitchen opens to the veranda.

The property is near golf courses, hiking trails, spas and sporting opportunities. Scottsdale's art galleries and restaurants are 11 miles away.

Details:

Accommodates 12 guests

Four bedrooms

Three bathrooms

Around $295 a night on average, depending on travel dates

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Villa outside Scottsdale

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Modern home in Scottsdale

The two-acre property within a gated community offers resort-style living with a high-end house, outdoor kitchen and pool.

A three-mile trail for walking, biking or jogging surrounds the grounds and there is a community tennis court.

Details:

Accommodates eight guests

Four bedrooms

Four bathrooms

Around $375 a night on average, depending on travel dates

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Modern home in Scottsdale

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Custom estate in Scottsdale's Cholla neighborhood

Spend leisure time at the pool or hot tub or under the covered patio with a high-pressure mist system and fireplace.

Inside, under vaulted ceilings, is an open-plan great room connected to a terrace.

The property also has a separate guest house.

Nearby are golf courses, the Camelback Village Racquet & Health Club and the Echo Canyon Recreation Area. It's a short drive to downtown Scottsdale's shopping and dining.

Details:

Accommodates 12 guests

Five bedrooms

5.5 bathrooms

Around $1,100 a night on average, depending on travel dates

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Custom estate in Scottsdale's Cholla neighborhood

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1931 house in Phoenix's historic Encanto-Palmcroft neighborhood

The property in the historic Encanto-Palmcroft neighborhood has an updated, 1931 main residence and guest house plus a pool and partially shaded patio.

Across the street is Encanto Park with playgrounds, nine- and 18-hole golf courses, and tennis and basketball courts.

Phoenix is two miles south.

Details:

Accommodates nine guests

Four bedrooms

Three bathrooms

Around $114-$756 a night on average, depending on travel dates

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1931 house in Phoenix's historic Encanto-Palmcroft neighborhood

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Three-bedroom house in Phoenix's Biltmore neighborhood

The property, in one of Biltmore's best neighborhoods, has a large backyard with a patio, outdoor kitchen, pool and fire pit.

Biltmore Fashion Park is nearby with tony shopping. Tarbell's and Tomaso's restaurants are within walking distance and downtown Phoenix is about seven miles away.

Details:

Accommodates six guests

Three bedrooms

Two bathrooms

Around $101-$595 a night on average, depending on travel dates

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Three-bedroom house in Phoenix's Biltmore neighborhood

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Dog-friendly resort in Phoenix's Lincoln Hills

The dog-friendly, resort-style house on one acre has a fully furnished outdoor cabana with a built-in grill and large flatscreen TV, plus a pool, putting green and views of mountains and the city.

Inside the house are a huge game room, wet bar and steam shower.

The Biltmore Fashion District is three miles away and the Scottsdale Fashion Square mall is seven miles away.

Old Town Scottsdale's shopping and dining are an eight-mile drive away and Kierland Commons outdoor shopping center is 14 miles away.

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In need of some serious relaxation where the only decision youll likely have to make is which of six pools to spend time beside? Or maybe the stretch of white sandy beach that most appeals? Whichever way you go, a stay at The Mulia in Nusa Dua, Bali, is bound to recharge and rejuvenate you. Want more? Add in an extraordinary personal butler service that includes whisking you off in a golf buggy poolside, beachside or to your private cabana or whatever you request and so much more besides.

While the 30-hectare resort, flanked by lush foliage, is large and lovely, youll want to go out and explore the nearby areas mix of upscale resort-style boutiques, temples, cultural experiences and art galleries. The Mulia will organise this for you, too. Very quickly, you will know your stay here is simply paradise.

You really could stay at The Mulia for weeks and still be eating your way through the vast array of delicious foods at the many restaurants and bars. A highlight is the seven-course La La Lune beach dining experience under the light of the moon, which pays homage to Balis cultural heritage through a culinary presentation. Then theres Sunday brunch at Soleil voted the worlds most luxurious, so dont miss it. Take your time, feasting on cheeses from around the world, fresh oysters, king prawns, a full carvery, pasta and vegetarian delights plus Balinese cuisine. Leave room for dessert, too theres a huge chocolate fountain to visit and revisit. Oh, and the drinks are bottomless!

Indulgence is serious business at The Mulia. The spa offers a combination of relaxation, cleansing and balancing treatments in the sanctuary of its wellness suites. Professional therapists deliver signature treatments to savour, from a relaxing massage to a blend of sculpting scrub and Ayurveda to help restore equilibrium. Serious spa lovers might want to book in for a 3- or 5-day Detox Package, or you can simply opt for an incredible 60-minute Balinese massage to relieve tension and improve blood flow. Theres also yoga classes, before taking a seat on a sun lounge beside your pool of choice again.

Dreamy? You bet! So give yourself a well-deserved treat and enjoy!

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We may be in the thick of winter, but here's a warm and welcoming thought: It won't be long before the flowers begin budding, trees start blooming, and the grass goes into a green-up mode.

While that can be a comforting notion, it should also be cause for consideration: Will your yard be ready for the forthcoming growing season? The experts agree that it's best to ramp up plans for needed gardening and landscaping maintenance soon to ensure a healthy and attractive exterior property.

"Fall and winter come with a lot of problems that have to be cleaned up so that you can properly prepare your outdoor spaces for springtime," says Rhianna Miller, lawn and garden designer and improvement expert with Rubber Mulch in Lakewood, New Jersey. "It's important to plan this spring maintenance well in advance, while the weather is still cool and dry. That way, you can finish up well before the spring rains come through, as wet weather makes cleanup and outdoor maintenance difficult."

Angie Hicks, the co-founder of Indianapolis-based Angie's List, echoes these recommendations.

"Early spring is a very unpredictable time of year where weather swings make conditions look ideal one day and ruinous the next. But preparing early for these conditions will set your lawn and grounds up for success throughout the growing season," Hicks says.

To give your yard the best chance for springtime triumph, follow these tips once the ground thaws and temperatures start consistently rising:

Take a walk around your property.

"Identify trees and shrubs impacted by winter, and prune as needed to prevent further damage," suggests Bob Mann, lawn and landscape expert with the National Association of Landscape Professionals in Fairfax, Virginia. Also, "pick up any branches, leaves and debris that may have fallen during the winter, and clean up the area you are preparing to work with," advises Hicks. Also, "remove items from your lawn, like furniture or toys, to reveal or prevent bald spots," says Bryan Ostlund, executive director of Grass Seed USA.

Inspect hardscapes.

Look for misalignment, cracks and landscape lighting that needs to be adjusted, and determine what repairs are required.

Assess the health of your lawn. "Excessive winter weather and snow piles can kill grass. So check for bare spots, brown grass and compacted areas that need repair," adds Mann.

Prep your lawn.

"Rake, aerate, dethatch and level your lawn as needed using a specialized rake, aerator machine and shovel," Miller says.

You may need to overseed your yard this spring, or install new sod if the condition is extremely bad.-

Reseed or sod as needed.

"Choose a grass that suits your climate, and allow it to sprout before you begin mowing," Miller continues. Additionally, "avoid applying any pre-emergent with your early spring lawn treatment if you plan on planting new grass seed or installing sod. Instead, simply apply a balanced organic-based fertilizer in these areas," Hicks notes. "But if you plan on waiting until the autumn to do your annual grass planting or sod installation, it's best to apply a crabgrass barrier pre-emergent plus fertilizer to your lawn at this time."

Prep the soil before planting.

For all garden vegetables and plants, be sure the soil is in proper condition for planting. "Test the soil to make sure it has all the proper nutrients, and add organic matter or compost to the soil at the time of planting to improve soil structure and promote deeper roots," says Hicks. "This will mean less stress from insects, disease and heat."

With a little preparation, you'll be ready to enjoy your yard all summer long.-

Improve flower and garden beds.

"Start by raking garden beds and create a permanent edging to define the space, which you can do by pushing a flat-bladed shovel straight down at the edge of the bed and kicking the shovel forward," says Mann. Next, apply a 2- to 4-inch layer of fresh mulch over all your beds to reduce weeds throughout the season and retain moisture.

Before the season begins, take the time to sharpen the blades on your garden tools and lawn mower.-

Ready your mower.

Sharpen or replace your mower blades, making sure to remove the spark plug before doing so. "Dull blades can tear your grass and put your lawn at risk for fungus, causing it to turn a tan or brown color," cautions Hicks.

Remember to set a correct mower height, too. "For warm-season grasses, such as Bermuda or St. Augustine, the height should be three-quarters of an inch to 1 inch after being cut. For cool-season grasses, such as bluegrass or fescues, the height should be 2 inches to 4 inches high after being cut," Hicks adds.

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Dine-in or delivery, dinner or dessert, Kansas City's Asian food scene boasts a variety of traditional and experimental offerings representative of our city's growing desire for knowledge of food cultures.

"People try these dishes in a very particular part of the world or country, and they want that flavor back home," says food-and-beverage writer Pete Dulin. "It's a craving for more variety too."

"I also think our culture has moved toward living for experiences," said food critic Bonjwing Lee. "We are getting more into the granular knowledge of where the food comes from."

Whether diners are looking for dishes that represent an entire country, such as China or Korea, or something more regionally specific, like Szechuan-style cooking, they'll find it in Kansas City.

Here are the Central Standard Food Critics' recommendations for the city's best Asian food.

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People can now get a reliable and perfect bath remodel in Hillsborough from Done Right Home Remodeling. The firm offers the most appropriate designing work.

4 March, 2020 - Hillsborough, CA - With time, trends change, and this is what one can see even in the field of bath remodel in Hillsborough. The Hillsborough area has homes built over a century ago, and this means more need for urgent remodeling of the homes. Done Right Home Remodeling has been offering the best of bathroom remodeling services in Hillsborough, CA, for quite some time.

The company has in-house contractors and technicians, and they have been in the company for over 15 years. Hence, they have an understanding of the legal prerequisites for the same. This has been the reason for them to work successfully on several projects across housing societies in and around the Hillsborough regions. The bath remodeling company in Hillsborough are famous for their vast idea related to designing and remodeling homes.

We are aware of the trends and the styles that are not only cost-effective but also environment-friendly in the long run. We make use of the best strategies and designs, giving the baths the new makeover every homeowner desires, says CEO of Done Right Home Remodeling.

The firm has bath remodeling contractors Hillsborough based has earned fame over the years for offering a free quote. The firm offers other services like kitchen remodeling services and complete home remodeling services. Besides, they also offer home additions and backyard services all by experts with quicker turnaround time.

With clear plans and teams of efficient licensed staff members on the roster, the firm has left no stones unturned while giving the homes and bathrooms a new lease of life.

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Done Right Home Remodeling is based in Santa Clara and offers services across Hillsborough and other parts of CA. For more details, please visit https://www.donerighthomeremodelingca.com/

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For as long as people have built houses, theyve both left things in the walls and looked for secrets left behind. Sometimes the secrets the walls hold are sinister, unexplained, or just because of mother nature. Here are 10 weird things people have found in their walls.

Hundreds of years ago, when fear of witches was real and widespread, people would plaster a talisman called a witches bottle into the walls or floor of their home. In Watford, during the demolition of a former pub, construction workers discovered one such bottle. Within in were human teeth, fish hooks, shards of glass, and an unidentified liquid that may have been urine. (x)

Anyone who has stayed in an Airbnb or shady hotel has experienced the are there cameras here? paranoia. Heres a story to confirm all your worst fears. An Australian couple discovered recording equipment and cables in the walls of their home, leading to a shed owned by their millionaire landlord. In it was a leather recliner and wide-screen tv where hed sit and watch recordings of their most private moments. (x)

It felt like we were living in Satans lair, an apt description of a house where new homeowners, Ben and Amber Sessions once caught 43 snakes in a single day. Theres no way to rid the property of the snakes, as it sits on a snake lair. Non-poisonous garter snakes gather in the walls of the house to hibernate. The Sessions declared bankruptcy and now Chase Bank owns Satans lair. Seems fitting. (x)

William Wittman, 70, was remodeling his bathroom when a demolished wall revealed a 20-inch missile. The previous owners son served in the Korean War and brought home war memorabilia. Wittmans wife called local authorities, and the bomb squad collected and detonated the missile. (x)

Workmen removed a heating vent in a home somewhere in England (the exact location in unknown), and discovered a 100-year-old Ouija board in the wall, positioned upside down. Whether it was used to patch a leaky vent, or to appease an angry poltergeist is a secret that remained hidden in the wall. (x)

Divorces can become bitter and petty, and spouses hiding assets from each other is nothing new. But with one Vermont family, the subterfuge revealed the husbands undeniable talent when he recreated a Norman Rockwell painting and hid the original in the familys wall. (x)

Remarkably, this isnt the only story about bees forming hives in the walls of homes. With the future survival of bees under threat, beekeepers can make a living rescuing these wall dwellers. A bee rescuer came to the home and discovered a massive hive of 80,000 bees. He surmised the hive grew so large because of the number of flowers in the area and high temperatures. (x)

During the French Revolution, revolutionaries ransacked and looted the graves of monarchs. During the tumultuous times, the head of King Henry IV separated from his body. Almost 300 years later, a French man thought he found the mummified head in a wall in his attic. At first scientists agreed, but with further research it seems impossible to prove with 100% certainty to whom the head belongs. (x)

The flying mammals can fit into a space as small at half of an inch, so once they move into a home, theyre difficult to remove. When the Bocka family heard scratching and growling in their walls they investigated to find thousands of bats. A pest-control expert removed them from the property, and they moved into the home of the next-door neighbor. (x)

Homeowners Edie and Angie discovered a safe during a kitchen remodel. Within it, $50,000, a bottle of bourbon, and some tokens from the past, including a bingo card, a photograph of a tree, and the book A Guide for the Perplexed. Basically, the best find ever. But it took less than a week for the story to unravel. Chive co-founder John Resig admitted to staging the find, for no purpose than his own amusement. (x)

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The State-Of-The-Art Remodeling Company Has Enjoyed Steady Success Since 1938 And Continues to Engage Its Customers with Unique Traditions

Its that time of year at Master Kitchens and Baths: the annual Ugly Bathroom Contest. Along with the Ugly Kitchen Contest, the Ugly Bathroom Contest marks a fun tradition for the team at Master Kitchens and Baths and its customers.

The first-place winner of this years contest will receive free materials needed for a full bathroom renovation from Master Kitchens and Baths. There will also be a second and third-place winner designated by the company, and these winners will receive extra prizes. If you wish to be entered into the contest, all you need to do is submit a photo of your ugly bathroom, along with your name, address, telephone number and why you deserve to win, to uglybathroomcontest@gmail.com.

Master Kitchens and Baths success is accredited to our commitment to provide superior customer service, excellent products and quality renovations. We believe in giving back to the community. The Ugly Bathroom Contest is a great way to show our appreciation. We look forward to the drawing and to giving that one lucky customer the bathroom makeover of a lifetime.

The Ugly Bathroom Contest will run from now through March 31st, with the official drawings on April 18th. Enter today for a chance to win!

About Us

Serving Northern New Jersey with an 82-year history, we are a constant service to our community as indicated by our repeat clients and consistent referral base. Whether you are remodeling or building a new home, there are many details to consider, which is why our team of professionals will guide you throughout the entire process.

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Master Kitchens and BathsJoel CarrieroEmail: masterkitchens07410@gmail.com Phone: 201-791-7844

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