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In todays daily 5 Things You Need to Know feature, ThisWeekinWorcester.com explores five important items and stories that Worcester and Central Massachusetts residents should keep a close eye on.

These five things can cover a whole range of subjects and issues that we feel are pertinent to understanding whats going on in the city and the cities and towns surrounding Worcester.

In todays edition Wednesday, June 30 - details on how to register for VaxMillions are announced, the YWCA reveals the results of its year-long renovations, the DPW extends bulk-drop off hours and changes pricing structure, Movies on the Lot returns for two showings this summer in downtown Worcester and a Hanover Insurance survey finds consumers have serious blind spots on ensuring effective coverage.

The Massachusetts State Lottery announced registration details for the Massachusetts VaxMillions Giveaway, which will begin on July 1. Massachusetts residents ages 12 and over, and fully vaccinated prior to each drawing, are eligible to enter the giveaway.

Residents ages 18 and over, and fully vaccinated prior to each drawing, can enter to win one of five, $1 million cash prizes.

Residents between 12-17 years of age, and fully vaccinated prior to each drawing may enter for the chance to win one of five $300,000 scholarship grants.

Eligible residents can enter the giveaway at VaxMillionsGiveaway.com.Residents who do not have access to the internet or require assistance can dial 211 during the following hours:

Live call center workers will be available in English and Spanish, and 100 additional languages will be available through translators.

VaxMillions Giveaway Drawings are once a week for five weeks beginning Monday, July 26 and continuing every Monday through August 23. The first drawing for the giveaway will occur on Monday, July 26, with registration for that weeks drawing closing on Thursday, July 22. Winners will be announced later in the week following each drawing.

YWCA Central Massachusetts announced the completion of a of its $24 million renovation of its Salem Square facility in Worcester with a ceremony on Wednesday, June 23. The ceremony included a tribute to YWCA executive director Linda Covaioli, who is retiring after 29 years, and a presentation of Worcester Key to the City by Mayor Joe Petty.

YWCAs renovation project included signing the City of Worcesters first Community Benefits Agreement. The agreement promised an all women led construction management team, living wage jobs with benefits, and an emphasis on diversity by employing union contractors, local women and people of color.

YWCA exceeded their targeted goals set in the CBA:

After a yearlong renovation, without one day of service lost, the building now features STEM-aware childcare learning and play areas, additional transitional housing space, secure mentoring spaces, updated heating and cooling systems, and improved security throughout the building.

The YWCA Central Massachusetts mission is to eliminateracism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families and strengthen our community.

The Worcester Department of Public Works and Parks [DPW] announced that starting on Thursday, July 1, hours for bulk-waste drop off will extend one day per week and the fee for each bulk waste item disposal will change.

Starting in July, the residential bulk waste drop-off site at 1065 Millbury St will now be open for appointments each Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 7 PM. The extended Wednesday hours also apply to leaf and yard waste drop-off.

The current availability for appointments ends at 2:30 PM.

Also starting July 1, the bulk waste drop-off site will charge a flat fee of $5 per item. Currently, the fee per item ranges from $3 to $12, depending on the item.

Residents must make an appointment to drop off items and provide a list of eligible items when scheduling.

Residents can schedule an appointment by calling (508) 929-1300 or visiting the DPW website.

The Worcester Public Library announced that "Movies on the Lot" will have two screenings at the library's McGrath Lot this summer.

Movies on the Lot screenings will take place on July 22 and August 26.

More details will be released in the near future.

The Hanover Insurance Company commissioned a survey that analysed how the pandemic has changed Americans personal lives and whether they have made the adjustments necessary to maintain effective insurance protection.

The key findings from the survey:

Many consumers started a home improvement project during the pandemic. Some of the top projects cited, such as remodeling a kitchen or bath (29%), adding a work-from-home space (21%) or having a roof or siding replaced (15%), often can have direct insurance implications.

However, 63% of respondents said they were not aware home insurance policies may need to be reviewed and updated when renovations or updates are made to a property.

Image courtesy: YWCA of Central Massachusetts

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5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - June 30 - This Week In Worcester

Jul. 1Shot Stop is moving across the street in Aggieville to 1215 Moro Street, the former site of Keltic Star.

Brett Allred, who owns Shot Stop, Yard Bar and Johnny Kaw's in Aggieville, said the new Shot Stop location will open in August.

"It's a really nice facility," he said.

With the move, Shot Stop will offer food, which it didn't used to do. Its kitchen also will serve patrons in Yard Bar next door at 1213 Moro Street.

During the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Allred said he took the time consider the long-term options for his businesses, which led to the decision to move Shot Stop next to Yard Bar. The two bars will be connected.

"It's a lot better deal for us long-term," he said.

In addition, Allred is remodeling Johnny Kaw's, which is across the street at 1218 Moro St., with two new large dance floors. Allred said he and his staff are getting ready to reopen it soon.

He said he figured it wouldn't be until this August that college kids would come back to Aggieville and things would "realistically go back to normal." Luckily, Allred said, business returned sooner than he predicted.

"I was on a month-to-month lease, and basically I was really considered walking away from all the stuff I had in Manhattan with all the unknowns and the fear that the students were going to leave," Allred said.

Aggieville Business Association Director Dennis Cook said he hasn't heard any plans for the space being vacated by Shot Stop and the closure of Bomb Bar, which was another Allred bar next door to Shot Stop.

Allred said he is excited to provide entertainment again to the community with the new location and upgrade at his businesses.

"That's what I'm looking forward to, is getting everything going," he said.

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Theres been a boost in at-home renovation projects within the past year and it shows no signs of slowing.

The Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity released in April forecasts mid-single-digit gains in yearly home improvement spending in 2021. By the first quarter of 2022, a 4.8% growth will occur.

With a financial boost from recent federal stimulus payments and strong house price appreciation, homeowners are continuing to invest in the upkeep and improvement of their homes, Chris Herbert, managing director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies said in a press release.

This lift in incomes and ongoing strength of the housing market are providing homeowners incentives to make even greater investments in their homes this year.

But before you make your next renovation, ensure that it will help and not harm your homes value. Start by skipping these five projects.

Unique lighting fixtures

Good lighting is essential, but it needs to be functional rather than ornate.

For example, an oversize hanging light is out of place in a small to medium size great room or living room since the fixture will just overwhelm the entire space just as a too-small fixture will be dwarfed by a space that too large and voluminous for it, house plan website The Plan Collection said.

Luxury bathrooms

Its important not to go overboard with bathroom upgrades.

Potential buyers could be scared off by bathroom remodel mistakes like over-personalized finishes and over-the-top whirlpool tubs that are hard to clean and hard for some people to climb into, GoBankingRates reported. Keep it simple with a walk-in shower with a rain shower head.

Brightly colored rooms

Just because a color is popular in magazines doesnt mean it will add value to a house in your area, Tulsa, Okla.-based real estate agent Paul Wheeler told HomeLight.

Cutting edge colors only work in cutting edge areas. Places like New York or L.A. pick up color trends first, then they trickle down to the middle of the country a few years later. So if were too far ahead of the trends, buyers arent going to like it.

Luckily, fixing it is just a matter of another paint job.

Bedroom-turned-home office

Many people have been working from home in the past year, but that doesnt mean you should get rid of your spare room in favor of an office. Custom cabinet installation, rewiring for electric equipment and other improvements have been shown to cost $29,066 and result in a $14,155 value. It might not be worth it.

High-end kitchens

Many people enjoy top-of-the-line kitchen appliances but only to an extent. New Jersey-based retailer Designer Appliances says on its blog that not all homes will see an increase in resale value simply because of updated appliances. This could happen if it isnt in a high-end market.

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Selbyville, Delaware, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Based on Global Market Insights Inc., report, the global MDF Decorative Overlays Market was estimated at $339 million in 2020 and is slated to exceed $489.5 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 5.7% from 2021 to 2027. The report provides a thorough analysis of the main investment avenues, major winning strategies, drivers and opportunities, wavering industry trends, market estimations as well as size, competitive scenarios.

MDF decorative overlays will gain popularity in the construction of furniture, doors, kitchen cabinets, etc., owing to their superior characteristics. The products are easily available and offer a stylish look to the substrate. The growing focus of homeowners on interior decoration will drive the MDF decorative overlays market sales in the sector. Moreover, the building owners are also introducing a wide range of colors & textures for the construction of interior & exterior surfaces, which will further drive the opportunity for decorative overlays companies over the study timeframe.

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COVID-19 harshly impacted the consumption level of decorative films in the MDF boards in 2020. The market will gradually rise, which is subjected to increased buildings & construction volume, normalize social distancing norms, and create availability of labor.

The industry is still at a nascent stage owing to the prevalence of decorative paper overlays. Technological advancement and adoption of more durable materials in decorative lamination will pave the way for both new & existing players.

Other products, such as vinyl, PP, OPP, acrylic, etc., will capture a considerable portion of the MDF decorative overlays market in the study timeframe. The products are also known as 2D laminates decorative overlays, which are majorly used in profile wrapping or flat lamination of MDF boards. They provide better chemical & water resistance and also offer scratch and stain resistance. Softwood will occupy a significant growth in the global MDF decorative overlays market, which can be majorly attributed to its vast availability and lower cost.

The doors segment will experience a 5% CAGR from 2020 to 2027. The growing share of decorative surfaces in windows & door profiling will propel segment growth. Rapid gain in infrastructure activities and growing investments in remodeling activities of doors will augment the MDF decorative overlays market share over the coming years.

North America will expand at 6.4% CAGR through 2027. The growing number of residential and commercial buildings in the U.S. will promote the use of decorative overlays in North America. Besides, the U.S. is recording considerable investments in the construction industry from the public & private sector, which will sustain the industry development over the study timeframe.

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Asia Pacific will be a leading region in the global MDF decorative overlays market throughout the study timeframe. The competitive manufacturing landscape of China and availability of efficient labor & materials at a cheaper rate are propelling the concentration of construction activities in the APAC region.

The MDF decorative overlays industry is extremely competitive in nature owing to the limited possibility for product & price differentiation. The product manufacturers of decorative overlays considered are Hyundai L&C, Taghleef Industries, Hueck Folien, ISA International, Eurovinyl Plus, and Omnova Solutions.

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Global Market Insights, Inc., headquartered in Delaware, U.S., is a global market research and consulting service provider. Offering syndicated and custom research reports, growth consulting, and business intelligence services, Global Market Insights, Inc. aims to help clients with penetrative insights and actionable market data that aid in strategic decision making.

GMIPulse, our business analytics platform offers an online, interactive option of exploring our proprietary industry research data in an easy-to-use and dynamic manner. Clients get to explore market intelligence across 11 top-level categories and hundreds of industry segments within them, covering regional, company level and cross-sectional statistics that make our offering a stand-out for decision-makers.

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Southern Californias real estate market has been historically hot this year. Whether its a 700-square-foot bungalow or 10,000-square-foot mansion, a shortage of housing stock has caused bidding wars in every corner of the market.

The first six months of 2021 saw the ultra-rich buying and selling luxury homes at a brisk pace across the region with celebrities, media moguls and business magnates all getting in on the action. Nine estates closed for north of $30 million, which is one more compared with the same stretch last year. Here are the top sales this year.

1. Barron Hiltons Bel-Air estate $61.5 million

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The two-story home. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The living room. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The family room. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The parquet floors. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The sweeping staircase. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The formal dining room. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The fireplace. (Hilton & Hyland)

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A bedroom. (Hilton & Hyland)

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A bathroom. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The dining patio. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The deck. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The covered patio. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The manicured lawn. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The Zodiac pool. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The pool house. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The sunken tennis court. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The fountain. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The motor court. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The entry. (Hilton & Hyland)

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Aerial view of the estate. (Hilton & Hyland)

While brand new spec mansions flood the market with promises of glitz, glamour and gadgets, Barron Hiltons Bel-Air estate showed that homes with history are still prized in the modern market. The hotel mogul lived in the storied mansion for more than half a century until his death in 2019, and in May, it traded hands for $61.5 million.

The Georgian-style showplace was built in 1936 by architect-to-the-stars Paul R. Williams, whose other clients included Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball. He designed this one for Jay Paley, a businessman and film producer from the famed Paley family, which founded CBS.

It spans 15,000 square feet with 13 bedrooms, 17 bathrooms and grand public spaces complete with antique chandeliers, paneled walls and ornate fireplaces. The biggest highlight comes out back, where a famous Moderne-inspired pool depicts the 12 signs of the Zodiac with blue, gold and yellow tiles.

2. Eli Broads Malibu beach house $51.65 million

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The Richard Meier-designed house evokes the architects other works with its white aluminum panels and expanses of glass. (Simon Berlyn)

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The property comprises two parcels with more than 100 feet of beach frontage. (Simon Berlyn)

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The rear of the house. (Simon Berlyn)

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Walls of windows bring in ocean views. (Simon Berlyn)

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Ocean-facing decking extends the living space outdoors. (Simon Berlyn)

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The master bedroom opens to a balcony. (Simon Berlyn)

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Pocketing doors open to a side patio. (Simon Berlyn)

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A guest house sits across from the main residence. (Simon Berlyn)

If Hiltons house represents the L.A. of old, a relic of Hollywoods illustrious past, Eli Broads futuristic beach house showcases how architecture has evolved in the 21st century.

Erected in 2002 by Richard Meier, the sleek, curvaceous abode resembles a spaceship as much as a place to live. Its wrapped in white aluminum panels and frosted glass, a design palette that recalls one of Meiers other iconic works the Getty Center a few miles away in Brentwood.

Broad commissioned the home in the late 1990s and owned it until his death earlier this year. Hed been trying to get it off his hands for the last two years, originally listing it for $75 million before it finally sold for $51.65 million two months after he died.

3. Villa Firenze $51 million

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The Italian-inspired mansion. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The entry. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The living spaces. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The living room. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The dining room. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The backyard. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The pool. (Hilton & Hyland)

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The motor court. (Hilton & Hyland)

Beverly Park saw perhaps the years most bittersweet sale so far. When this Italian-inspired mansion called Villa Firenze sold at auction for $51 million, it became the priciest home to ever be auctioned off. But the final sum was more than $100 million shy of the original price tag of $165 million.

It was sold by Hungarian billionaire Steven Udvar-Hazy, the executive chairman of Air Lease Corp. who made his fortune in the airplane leasing industry. He bought the three-parcel property in 1993, and architect William Hablinski finished the mega-mansion five years later.

Spanning 10 acres, the gated estate offers a world of its own. Theres a lush courtyard under 40-foot palm trees, resort-style pool, tennis court, pool house and guesthouse. At the center of it all sits a 28,000-square-foot home filled with floors of marble, brick and stone.

4. Shane Smiths Pacific Palisades retreat $48.67 million

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The Mediterranean-style home. (Cris Nolasco)

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The family room. (Cris Nolasco)

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The kitchen. (Jacob Burghart)

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The living room. (Jacob Burghart)

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The foyer. (Jacob Burghart)

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The den. (Jacob Burghart)

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Southern California's mansion market starts 2021 off big - Los Angeles Times

Homes with pools have long been considered a premium during the hot Texas summers. But a global pandemic made them even more important, according to real estate experts nationwide.

In the age of coronavirus, many buyers are seeking a pool. They like the idea that their home is a one-stop shop for all their summer entertainment activities since they are concerned about leaving the house, one expert recently told bankrate.com.

For many DFW buyers, a pool is a must-have since it creates instant (and easy) summertime activities for kids and provides refuge for all from the heat. Whether you want to indulge in morning swims or host weekend barbecues, a pool can become the centerpiece of your summer.

Allie Beth Allman & Associates has listings with pools to offer so you can start summer with a splash.

In the Vaquero community, Dona Robinson is offering a home that is more of a masterpiece. The pool sits in the Napa-inspired homes romantic courtyard beside an expansive covered loggia. With the kitchen and 1,500-bottle wine room steps away inside, the layout at 1122 Post Oak Place has been ideally designed for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining.

For those seeking a stylish home in University Park, Susan Baldwin has the right home. Sitting at 3524 Centenary Drive, the five-bedroom abode impresses inside with beautiful architectural details like arched doorways, wood-beamed ceilings and grand fireplaces. Its timeless elegance continues as you flow out to the grill area, screened porch and landscaped patio, landing you at the pool and spa.

Lush grounds surround the breathtaking pool, spa, cabana and outdoor living areas at 5210 Deloache Ave. to create an ideal outdoor oasis in Preston Hollow. You can relax in the shade under a canopy of mature trees or find your place to bask in the sun along the expansive pool deck. This seven-bedroom, eight-bath estate offered by Cindy Stager includes dramatic entertaining areas and an 1,866-square-foot detached guest house. If you need more of a break from the heat, head inside to the media, craft or game rooms.

Between cool games of basketball in the pool, you can line up at the cabana bar at 4206 Middleton Road in Preston Hollow for a summery libation. This homes living spaces overlook the backyard oasis, which also includes a grill and dining area. Even cooler is the garage attached to the five-bedroom residence, which is Tesla-ready. The home is represented by Bev Berry.

The luxury real estate boutique of Allie Beth Allman & Associates leads DFW in the sale of homes $3 million to $6 million and in premier neighborhoods, according to Multiple Listing Service. Connect with an expert agent at alliebeth.com.

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Add entertainment options and value with a pool - The Dallas Morning News

Each week, I take a look at some of the live music and performers in Rockaway, Breezy Point, and Broad Channel. So, if you are a musician or member of a band and want to share with our readers where youre playing or what youre up to, contact mhealey@rockawave.com. If youre a local artist and are dropping new music or have something cool to promote, Id love to write about that stuff, too. Also, if you own a local joint that features live music, a DJ like my man Paddy Tubz, or even an accordion player, let me know. Just make sure you get it to me before Wednesday noon.

Friday, July 2

The Brooklyn Bards are at RBQ starting at 9pm

JJs Funky Groove will be at Thai Rock at 8pm

Dawn Drake & Zapote will be at Beach 97th Street concessions, starting at 6pm. http://www.dawndrake.com

Saturday, July 3

Rho & the Nomads will be at Beach 97th Street concessions, starting at 6 pm

The Hambones will be at Thai Rock at 8pm.

The Mighty Quinn are at RBQ, show begins at 9pm

Sunday, July 4

Squid Trio will be at Bungalow Bar from 1pm-5pm

Shea Stadium presents will be at Beach 97th Street concessions, starting at 6pm

Blac Rabbit will be at RBQ, show starts at 9pm.

EVERY WEEK

Tuesdays

Starting on June 29, Squid hosts Open Mic Night at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club, starting at 7 pm.

Wednesdays

Michael Brunnock playing at RBQ on Wednesday nights for the next four weeks.

Thursdays

Kyle Wade is hosting Open Mic nights at Maras Ice Cream Parlor every Thursday from 6pm-10pm

DJ Shane is spinning stacks of wax at RBQ every Thursday night, starting at 8:00pm.

Fridays

The Rockaway Hotel will be kicking off the weekends with Poolside Fridays where visitors can reserve a lounger or cabana and listen to DJs and live music while sipping on a frozen drink from The Pool House every Friday afternoon. Over on The Rooftop, locals, and visitors alike can watch the sunset while enjoying resident DJs spinning from 7 p.m. until late evening.

Saturdays

Entertainment at The Rockaway Hotel will range from duos to 5 piece groups performing classic covers by the pool from 1 p.m. 4 p.m.

Sundays

Brunch at The Rockaway Hotel is made better with live jazz music from 1-4 p.m. performed by Amos Rose Trio, Greg Ruby, Adrien Chevalier, Svetlana Jazz, and more before transitioning into Sunday Reggae evenings starting at 5 p.m.

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A local musician, a comedian and a tech startup CEO all walk into a bar. It's not in a high rise or even on the new Music Lane like Soho House, instead, it's in an unassuming warehouse-like building built on an old home and lumber barn in East Austin.

The Pershing, a low-profile but highly-coveted luxury club tucked away on East 5th Street and Pedernales, is the watering hole of some of Austin's most famous creatives and elites. It's even been said to be the host of a certain business executive with a keen interest in cryptocurrency.

The Pershing likes to air on the side of mystery. The "Keepers of the Austin Flame," as they call their members, can reach out to management to show interest, then they are approved based on their involvement with the community. To officially become a member, the club charges an undisclosed fee. That doesn't mean they aren't inclusive though, General Manager Kyle Lauterbach said; the club just wants to create a family.

"There's two things that I think are great for somebody that wants to belong to this space," Lauterbach said. "They see a value in the community that we're building, and they're somebody that's creating positive change. That's it."

Opening in 2018, the club is named after the neighborhood in which it was originally built, and retained the original three-story house and barn structures. The club has since slowly filled to nearly 350 members (nearing capacity) mainly by word of mouth.

Here's a look at the club-slash-private concert hall that nearly 350 of Austin's most influential residents call home.

The Pershing Bar is dimly lit and stocked with liquor from sustainable sources. (The Pershing)

The Pershing's clubhouse mixes luxury with comfort. Downstairs, bartenders greet members by first name from behind a dark marble bar. The bar itself is stocked with sustainable liquor brands hand-selected by Director of Beverage Adam Bryan, who "helped bring craft cocktails to Austin" and permanently changed the way business development director Dannye Donnell views martinis.

As members venture farther into the space, they enter several unique rooms, each with their own unique flavor. Dark greens, golds and browns give the space a sophisticated feel. A poker room sits just upstairs; Donnell said plenty of banter is found between guests after business hours. The white room, which Donnell said is the most popular, gives the feel of being outside without the oppressive summer heat.

There are spaces for companies to work throughout with organizations often renting out the conference room to host events throughout the day. Once laptops are shut off, howeverLauterbach says at about 5 p.m.members can head up a ladder to the hookah lounge, the ultimate child's fort decked out with floor pillows galore.

"I've had members eat their lunch here and do their work for a little bit, call friends over for dinner and play poker and next thing they know it's one in the morning," Lauterbach said. "It's really a place you can spend several hours of your day and not feel stuck."

Across the courtyard is the gallery hall, a private concert venue converted from the property's old barn. Gary Clark Jr., who is also a member, has performed in this space, as have other famous musicians and members of local artist collective Black Fret. The club has branched out, too, introducing comedy shows and new genres to the space every week.

Because many members are creatives themselves, Lauterbach said that every experiential concert is so absorbed by its audience that the entire space could hear a chip drop.

"It goes to show how much your members care about music when you walk in there and it's completely silent," Lauterbach said. "People are so dialed in."

The Pershing's outdoor space can best be enjoyed on summer evenings when heat gives way to a warm breeze. (The Pershing)

The outdoor courtyard is host to evening fun in the summer. The club hosts Tiki Thursdays every weekwhen Austonia visited, Donnell was out finding coconuts, and Lauterbach was wearing a festive Hawaiian shirt.

During the pandemic, the club was only closed for two business days, thanks to innovative planning from Lauterbach. Lauterbach introduced "Ten Foot Happy Hours" in the summer, installed UVC air sanitation systems, and even offered pina coladas while members waited for their COVID test, which was offered daily. When Lauterbach noticed that many service workers were overlooked during early vaccination, the club even offered a vaccine drive that saw over 4,000 in the industry get vaccinated.

"We're passionate about helping with vaccinationthe service industry really got brushed over, (and) they were some of the most vulnerable people in this timeframe," Lauterbach said.

The Pershing's upgrades will include a new pool, private cabanas, coworking spaces, and eventually, lodging for the "Keepers of the Austin Flame." (The Pershing)

While the club is partnered with other clubs across the world and many hotels within the city, a slate of new upgrades will allow the club to become a self-sufficient haven.

In 2022, the club will break ground for plans including a swimming pool, courtyard gardens, private cabanas, co-working spaces, and private casitas for residents to stay. A new steam room and sauna will be introduced and outdoor spaces will expand as well.

While head chef Chris Bissell is now operating his fine dining out of a food truck in true Austin fashion, the club will also begin work on a new kitchen in July to expand event capabilities.

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East Austin's exclusive club, The Pershing, brings luxury and comfort to Austin's most influential residents - Austonia

Like wavescrashing on the beach, a tsunami of eager homebuyers has hit theJersey Shore. MotivatedbyCOVID-19 restrictions, new remote working opportunities, low-interest ratesanda love of sun and sand, buyers from asfaraway as Connecticut are flocking to theShore fora betterquality of life.

Northern New Jersey home sellers are taking their profit from the sale of their homes, downsizing and opting for the fun of resort-style living at the Jersey Shore. Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty

The JerseyShore market isnt hotits on fire,said PerryBeneduce, executivedirectorand broker at Diane Turton Realtors.Founded in 1985,Diane Turton Realtors maintains 18 offices in Monmouth and Oceancounties.

The biggest problem in todays market is inventory,Beneducesaid. In addition to a good supply of local buyers,peoplearemovingto theShore fromnorthern New Jersey, Manhattan,the Hamptons and even Connecticut. Itscommon for a home to be sold a day or two after its listed.We aregettingoffers above asking price,andthere arebidding wars for someproperties.

Rob Norman, president of Coldwell Banker Realty in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., added that Coldwell Banker offices throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties also are selling at a record pace.

Robert White, who manages our Spring Lake office, shared local sales data,which speaks volumes to this high level of activity, Normansaid.Days onmarket are coming in at about 45 days today vs.67 days in 2020. Inventorysupply is now 1.7 months. It was at 4.1 months in 2020.

Motivated by COVID-19 restrictions, new remote working opportunities, low-interest rates and a love of sun and sand, buyers are flocking to the Shore for a better quality of life. Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty

Norman noted that Coldwell Bankerrepresents many smaller beach communities that average 60 to 75 sales a year. In 2019, the averageShore communityhadabout 45 to 55 home sales. He explained that,in 2020, sales increased about 50% to 60% in most of those markets with 75 to 85 sales.

DavidSchoner, vice president ofColdwell Banker New Homes,addedthat there has been a major paradigm shift in the real estate market,which has impacted sales of both resale homes and new construction.

For years,the trend, especially among younger people,was toward major urban areas,Schonersaid. People who worked in Manhattan wanted to live close to their jobs and the lifestyle amenities ofTheCity. Now thatmany can work remotelyand the restaurants, night clubsand other points of interest are either closed or open at reduced capacity, theres been a reversal of priorities,and the outward migrationfrom urban marketshas accelerated.

New-home communities at the Jersey Shore marketed by Coldwell Banker New Homes are selling quickly. Only two of the attached, single-family homes in the famed Officers Row collection at East Gate in Oceanport remain available. Coldwell Banker New Homes also represents North Pointe at Sea Bright, a waterfront condominium community that is about 50% sold out, and 365 Ocean Boulevard, an upscale condominium community in Long Branch that is roughly 90% sold out.

Coldwell Banker New Homes represents North Pointe at Sea Bright, a waterfront condominium community that is about 50% sold out. Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty

The new construction market at theJersey Shore is strong across all community types and construction styles, according to Craig Cherry, New Jerseydivisionpresident of Toll Brothers.

Weveexperienced a strong demand for ournewhomes at the New JerseyShore,and weve outpaced oursalesprojections in every category, Cherrysaid. Our luxury single-family homes, townhomes and active-adult lifestyle communities are all very busy.

In response to the shortage of housing inventory at the Jersey Shore, Toll Brothers is building quick-delivery homes that can be occupied in less than 90 days. While these homes offer fewer opportunities for selections than those built for the buyer from scratch, quick-delivery homes do incorporate the styles, finishes and technological features that are popular in this fast-paced market.

Toll Brothers is building quick-delivery homes that can be occupied in less than 90 days, like its Hammond home design in Monmouth County. Photo courtesy of Toll Brothers

According to Cherry, homebuyers are looking for flexible space and more personalization in new homes as well as state-of-the-art technology and multiple home offices to accommodate work-from-home and remote learning scenarios. Energy-efficient elements, like home charging stations for electric vehicles, are now priorities for homebuyers.

Toll Brothers iscurrentlybuilding singlefamily homes, low-maintenance townhousecommunities, and activeadult amenity resortcommunitiesin Monmouth and Ocean counties. Prices start as low as the $600,000s foractiveadult communities and from $1.2 million for large,singlefamily estates.

Jane Betancourt, director of sales at The Lofts Pier Village,explained that homebuyers at the Jersey Shorewantstylish new homesinresort-stylesettings.The Lofts,which is set in the heart ofPier Village in Long Branch,offers acollection of elegant condominiumsin a scenic,beachfrontenvironment.The community is distinguished bya full complement of indoor and outdoor recreational facilities.

We have both primary and vacation home residents who love the city-by-the-sea atmosphereandnumerous lifestyleamenitiesof Pier Village, Betancourtsaid. Fine restaurants, shops, the beach and the boardwalk arewithin walking distance ofour luxurious condominiums. Plus, our homeowners can take their laptops out to their private terraces and workat homewhile they soak in magnificent ocean views.

The Lofts, which is set in the heart of Pier Village in Long Branch, offers a collection of elegant condominiums in a scenic, beachfront environment. Photo courtesy of Extell Development Co.

Betancourtexplainedthatpeoplearemovingout of the New York Cityareaand payingtop dollar for homes innorthern New Jersey communities.NorthernNew Jerseyhome sellersare thentaking their profits,downsizingand opting for the fun of resort-styleliving at theShore.She addedthatthe Lofts offers a tax abatement,orPILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) program, whichmakes The Loftsaneconomicalplace to live.Shealso pointed outthathomeownersat The Loftscan saveup to $400,000 in property taxes over the course of 30 years.

The Loftsembraces the Jersey Shore lifestyle with amenities such asabeautifullylandscapedoceanfrontdeckthatfeatures alap pool,cabanas,gas grills and cozy fireside seating areas.Indoors, the private state-of-the-art fitness center is complete with both mens and womens locker rooms, plus the latest fitness machines and a yoga/personal training studio. Indoor facilities also include a club room, game room and childrens playroom,making The Lofts family friendly.

Condominiums at The Lofts arerichlyappointed by the sameExtellDevelopment Co.design group that is responsible for the firms opulent Manhattan residences.The Loftscurrentlyis about 85%soldout. Onebedroom condominiums start at $619,000.

Experts agree that the real estate market at the Jersey Shore is hot,andits onlygetting hotter. With the summer seasonandthe peak selling months now in full swing, they expect competition for homes at the Shore to intensify even more.

Stan Lemond is an award-winning marketing consultant and writer who has more than 40 years of experience. His work has appeared in The Star-Ledger, Staten Island Advance, Trenton Times and South Jersey Times as well as Jerseys Best.

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When the COVID emergency started, half of New Jersey workers began working from home. A new survey finds many of them dont think they will ever go back to the office full-time again.

According to Dan Cassino, the executive director of the Fairleigh Dickinson University poll, when the pandemic started the assumption was we would stay home for a couple of weeks to bend the curve and then everything would go back to normal. But a few weeks turned into almost 16 months.

He said right now, as the pandemic is winding down, only 27% of workers have returned to their place of business full time, 28% are splitting their time between the workplace and working from home, and 35% are still working from home, and they like that.

We thought there was going to be a snap-back, end of the pandemic, everything was going to go back to normal, he said. But at least in terms of work, we are never going to go back to normal, and most people in New Jersey dont even want to.

He said the poll finds a quarter of New Jersey voters (26%) insist they will never go back to the office full time.

He also noted a significant number of workers stopped taking mass transit and used a private vehicle to get to work when the pandemic started, and some of them are expected to continue to drive to work when they do go into the office.

The poll finds a significant difference in work preference between Democrats and Republicans.

About half of Republicans, 47%, say they want to go into work full time. Only 20% of Democrats say that, said Cassino.

The survey finds 67% of Democrats are still working from home at least some of the time, compared to 49% of Republicans.

He pointed out part of that is because of differences in demographics. Democrats are more likely to be women, younger and more likely to be college educated, and all of those characteristics lead people to like remote work more.

The workers with a college education want to stay home or have the sort of flexible work experience, he added. Less educated workers, also older workers and Republicans, they just want to go back to the office.

The poll also finds 55% of men think they will be back at the workplace by the end of the year, compared to 48% of women.

He noted if more New Jersey workers remain in New Jersey it will mean fewer taxes are collected in New York and Pennsylvania, and a possible tax surplus in the Garden State.

The FDU survey was conducted between June 9 and June 16 using a certified list of registered voters in New Jersey.

Voters were randomly chosen from the list, and contacted in one of two ways. Three-quarters of the respondents (608) received an invitation through SMS (text) to fill out the survey online, via a provided link. The other quarter of respondents (193) were contacted via telephone, using the same registered voter list.

You can contact reporter David Matthau at David.Matthau@townsquaremedia.com

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