Mount Lemmon serves as an important place for many University of Arizona students; a place for solitude, for getting away and for experiencing the outlandishly diverse Southwest landscape. For alumni Andrea and Justin Hafner, however, it served as a place for blasting through the winter snow on makeshift pool toy sleds.

What was once fun and games up in the pines has now turned into a significant business venture for Andrea and Justin Hafner: the first Mount Lemmon hotel since the Aspen Fire of 2003.

Now that Mount Lemmon is nearing the end of 2020's snow days, construction has begun for the new cabin-style hotel. The hotel has sparked plenty of positive feedback and is projected by many to benefit the Summerhaven community and cause an influx of visitors to the mountain.

The couple behind the venture both attended UA and shared a meaningful relationship with the hub of the Santa Catalina Mountains, both during and after college.

It has always been our getaway, Justin Hafner said. There is nowhere in the world where you can be in a major city in the desert and 105 degree heat and drive 40 minutes to be in 70 degrees and pine trees.

Justin Hafner completed a double major in political science and history at the university after being based in Tucson during his time in the army.

His wife Andrea Hafner, a Tucson native, completed an undergraduate degree in physiology and a master of science in nursing at the UA.

The couple met at a party in 2005, the first year that both of them attended the university. According to Justin, the two spent time in college participating in intramural soccer, going to the football games and enjoying the nice, cool air while climbing elevation on the scenic Catalina Highway.

During the winters, when it was too cold to swim, we would bring tire tube pool toys up to the mountain and use them as sleds, Justin remembers.

The relationship that Andrea and Justin Hafner shared with Mount Lemmon is all too familiar to the students of UA. Peter Vollmer, the president of the UA Ramblers Hiking Club, described the importance of Mount Lemmon to many students.

A big part of dealing with the stress of school and handling these four years of change is creating time in our lives to get off campus and get outside to find some quiet and peace, and Mount Lemmon is the first exposure for a lot of people to find that, Vollmer said.

Since graduating from the UA, Andrea and Justin Hafner have started a family in Tucson. The two have held onto their love for the hub of the Santa Catalina Mountains, visiting frequently and turning it into their go-to family getaway.

The Hafners came up with the idea to start a hotel on Mount Lemmon while eating at a Summerhaven favorite: the Sawmill Run Restaurant.

We witnessed back-to-back people ask the restaurant owner where a good place to stay is. It was difficult for him to give them an answer, Justin Hafner said.

For almost two decades, cabin rentals have been the only option for people looking for an overnight stay in Summerhaven. The Mount Lemmon Inn was a home for visitors until it was burnt down in the devastating 2003 fire, a month-long fire that burned almost 85,000 acres on Mount Lemmon.

Jenni Zimmerman, a Summerhaven local and agent for Mount Lemmon Realty, remembers what it was like when there was a hotel in the town of Summerhaven.

It was nice because people who would go up for the day to hike and ski could actually go and rent a place for the night, Jenni said. Now you have to make a reservation ahead of time.

Now, 17 years later, with a small business loan, county approval and a long-lasting love for Mount Lemmon, Andrea and Justin Hafners plans for a present-day home for Summerhaven visitors are unfolding.

The Hafners plan on creating a self-managed, pet-friendly atmosphere and a physical aesthetic in-line with the rustic setting of Summerhaven.

They also plan on implementing a fully digital check-in system. Customers will be given a code for their rooms online and when they check out, the code will automatically be reset.

Even though details are limited in this stage of the hotels development, Andrea and Justin Hafner plan on taking environmental conservation into account.

We anticipate putting a conservation fund together that comes from bookings, Justin said. Also, we are planning to plant at least four trees for every cabin on a lot that is treeless.

The hotel will be built upon a piece of land in the heart of Summerhaven located about 50 feet from the Sawmill Run Restaurant and 100 feet from the general store. Once the site of a lodge that was burnt down in the 2003 fire, the land has been a vacant dirt lot that has mainly been used for extra parking.

Members of the community seem to be very open to it and excited for it to happen, said Leanne Mack, the manager of the Mount Lemmon General Store. It has been a long time coming and we are excited that somebody is actually going to take the land and do something with it.

Because of the lots vacancy and the ability to build the hotel without invading any natural spaces, the Hafners do not foresee any environmental concerns associated with the development.

Justin acknowledges that the COVID-19 pandemic could slow down the process of starting the hotel. Every step of the way, they must seek out a county inspectors approval, so the speed of the process depends on county availability. Current circumstances could make this more difficult.

Members of the Summerhaven community have shown their support and excitement for the Mount Lemmon hotel, praising its practicality and its potential for economic benefits.

Overall it will be a great stimulant for all of our business, Mack said. "Just having people spend 24 hours up here and seeing how our little town operates will have a different effect than when people just come up for a few hours.

Mack describes that with the introduction of the hotel, some improvements to areas such as parking and waste disposal will have to be implemented in Summerhaven. An influx in tourism is making it difficult for the town to provide enough trash cans and enough parking.

With new business coming, we need help from Pima County with these services, said Mack.

Despite the changes that may need to occur with the introduction of the hotel, support from the city of Tucson and the Summerhaven community is high.

We have gotten a very, very small amount of criticism on social media and some bad reviews before we have even started the hotel, but 99 percent of people have been in support, Justin Hafner said.

When all is said and done, Justin Hafner stresses that family will be a central part of the Hafners hotel journey.

We are a family business," Justin Hafner said, "looking to leave behind a legacy for our kids."

For more information on the hotel, contact the Hafners through their hotel website. For information on Mount Lemmon activities, visit http://visitmountlemmon.com/.

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Fans of Aaron Carter are trying to figure out if he is now back together with Melanie Martin. They had a very messy and public falling out last month, but shes appearing on his Instagram page once again and making us wonder whats really going on.

On Sunday, March 29, Melanie Martin was arrested at Carters home in Los Angeles on a felony domestic violence charge. TMZ reports that the situation occurred at about 11 p.m. The L.A. County Sheriffs Department was called when a verbal altercation became physical. Carter shared images with TMZ allegedly showing marks where he says Martin scratched him. Martin was being held on a $50,000 bond until she posted bail and was released.

Carter stayed a step ahead of it all when he wrote about it on Twitter. He shared the TMZ story about the arrest and he also added a comment: So sad, ;( I hope she gets the help she needs. No one deserves domestic abuse female OR MALE #DomesticAbuse #Cheater she literally chocked me out. Im devastated.

Fans have been speculating about whether or not the two are now back together. Martin has since re-added images of herself and Carter to her Instagram page. They are also both following each other again on social media, whereas they werent before. In a recent Instagram Live post, you can hear Martin in the background and in another Live post, fans actually saw a glimpse of her.

Carter posted a video recently of some home renovation projects involving his pool. Home renovations! New pool pumps, hot tubs all new plumbing, landscape, studio and prepping for some big news. So excited for the future and happy to be in the place I am. Xo, Carter captioned the post.

Martin commented on the photo twice with heart emojis,making many fans question whats really going on. What does Carter mean by somebig news? The facts arent clear just yet, but it looks like they may be backtogether if social media can be believed.

A number of fans commented on the post and some even replieddirectly to Martins comment. Some fans think Martin could be pregnant withCarters child and theres a lot of opinions about it on social media.

People arent happy with Martin commenting on Carters postlike nothing happened. When he goes in on you again and degrades you publicly,that humiliation you feel Just know that you dont deserve it. Hope you getthe strength to get out of that situation one day, someone commented.

Fans are confused about whats really going on between thetwo. Werent you just arrested for supposedly beating him up? You both needserious help. For real, another follower wrote.

Fans have a lot of questions about Aaron Carter and whetheror not hes back in a relationship with Melanie Martin. Some fans suspect shespregnant with his child. We will keep you updated on the latest as we hearabout it.

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Mergers and acquisitions in the pharmaceutical industry are not only a positive for the company that has made a bid for another company, but it is also good for the industry as a whole because of increases in efficiency across the entire field.

That is the argument put forth by Bruce Booth, a partner with Atlas Venture. Taking a broad look at M&A in a Forbes article, Booth notes that the impact on the industry is profound and should be better appreciated by those involved in policy. When thinking of M&A, Booth suggests that people realize these types of moves improve the efficiencies of the industry through allocating the scarce resources of talent, science, and capital across the entire sector.

M&A drives huge benefits and much of biotechs current success in advancing innovation stems from these long term positive impacts, Booth explained.

Over the past year, there have been a number of large-scale M&A deals in the industry, including Bristol Myers Squibbs acquisition of Celgene, AbbVies acquisition of Allergan, and Takedas buyout of Shire. Over the course of 2019, there was $260 billion worth of M&A in the pharma industry and more than $1 trillion over the past eight years. Booth points out that when pundits dissect M&A deals, they typically only look at what happens to the companies involved and not the ripple effect across the industry.

Over the long term, Booth said M&A serves as a catalyst for the more efficient allocation of scarce resources across the sector. That efficiency can be seen in three places talent, science and capital.

When examining how talent is affected, Booth notes that from 2009 to 2013, a four-year span, big pharma shed 156,000 jobs in the United States. The bulk was in R&D. Following that disruption, many of these employees found themselves working in emerging biotech firms, contract research organizations or other pharmaceutical companies. While a company that has gone through M&A will see its R&D teams impacted, Booth said that disruption is offset against the benefits of bringing catalytic new additions into the talent pool. Through M&A, Booth said there is a talent migration that cannot be denied, nor can the benefits from this diaspora of skill and knowledge.

Not only does talent become dispersed across the industry like the seeds from a dandelion, but science is also impacted. Booth explains that when new team members join a project, it brings a fresh set of eyes without a confirmation bias to provide new insights. Those fresh eyes can either confirm a projects chances, or provide the difficult voice of terminating a project that may be futile. Those fresh eyes can help companies prioritize their science in order to benefit the patients they serve. When it comes to smaller acquisitions, exciting scientific projects can be placed into larger and better-funded organizations, which can then boost the research and potentially bring the experimental treatment into the hands of a patient population at a faster pace.

The combination of a more fluid talent and science marketplace helps advance these new potential drug candidates by more efficiently aligning them with new passionate leaders, Booth said.

Capital resources are also benefitted through M&A. Significant investor capital is recycled back into the life sciences ecosystem, Booth said. That recycling sends cash back to a large number of institutional public investors, which then increases the availability of cash. M&A also sends realized returns back to venture capital funds, which boosts their returns. This works to improve the liquidity and efficiency of capital allocation across the sector, Booth said.

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NEW CONCORD Mayor Jennifer Lyle set forth a plan and tips to stay healthy during the onset of the coronavirus as a handful of Ohioans have now tested positive for the disease.

"I just wanted to let the community know that we are concerned about this," said Lyle at Mondays village council meeting."All (village officials) of us are in touch with the Emergency Management Agency and county health department."

Lyle said in order to protect yourself from COVID-19, get a flu shot, wash your hands and use hand sanitizer, avoid touching your face, avoid contact with people who are sick, and sneeze into a tissue instead of your arm/elbow. If you think you have the coronavirus, call ahead to the doctor or the emergency room so theyre waiting on and can prepare for your visit.

Mayor Lyle said to rely on the most up-to-date coronavirus information by calling the county health department at 833-427-5634; or visiting cdc.gov or who.int.

In other business, council approved 2020 permanent appropriations for the village at $4.03 million.

New Concord Fiscal Officer Lynn Marlatt and Finance Committee Chairman Steve Wootton presented the appropriations to the board which totals $1,245,507 in the General Fund.

In other business, council gave authorization to advertise and appoint an operator at a bi-weekly salary of $15 per hour, effective April 13.

Council also approved the resolution to advance funds in the year 2020 budget from the General Fund to the Swimming Pool Fund which is related to the NatureWorks Grant project for improvements at the New Concord Area Pool.

In all, $66,000 was advanced for the project.

Village Administrator Charlotte Colley said the project could begin in March if weather improves. The retaining wall portion of the project will be coordinated with Zemba Brothers and Dresden Landscape.

In reports to council:

* Zoning Officer Brent Gates said a letter was sent to a West Main Street residence regarding front porch storage, a demolition permit was requested for building on the university campus, a trash issue was on Montgomery Boulevard, and he explained the rules of a zoning permit for a replacement deck.

* In the New Concord Police report, there were 350 calls for service for the month of February which brings the year-to-date total to 648 for the year. There were 49 traffic citations issued and 65 traffic warnings.

* Fire Chief Brent Gates said there were 11 total fire runs for the month of February which brings their total fire runs for the year to 24. In terms of EMS runs, there were 62 patients transported for the past month.

* Colley said there was 7,093,680 gallons of water produced for the month of February with 14,197,700 gallons of wastewater flows in the village. She said the Operations Department will be filling pot holes and repairing equipment. She also said there will be upgrades to the womens restroom in Village Hall and cosmetic touch ups throughout the building.

In announcements, Lyle said the mayors office hours will be Wednesday, March 11 (Instead of Tuesday), the change is for this week only, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with no appointments necessary.

Council will meet again on Monday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. in Village Hall.

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This article is part of our International Homes special section, which takes a look at homes and golf, from planned communities and sustainability to course designers and where they live.

When you picture residences on a golf course, what comes to mind? Stucco clad ranch houses peeking into a fairway?

Sure, this perception has some basis in reality. There is inherently something old-fashioned about living along a constructed environment meant for whacking balls for five hours at a time. But golf homes, like golf itself which is expanding into international markets, embracing sophisticated equipment, and working hard to become younger, trendier, more diverse, and more environmentally friendly are evolving.

The best homes are not predictable models next to a sand trap, protected by a net or shatterproof windows. They are breathtaking, unapologetically modern structures, inspired by their landscape and their owners, and shaped to adapt to a unique setting.

Some are downright revolutionary: built into the earth to minimize bulk, transformable to adapt to changing needs, or hovering above, with long projections to provide clear views.

Many homes on golf courses are not this modern or beautiful, but just as golfers rarely wear argyle sweaters and plaid pants anymore, golf houses are entering the 21st century. Here are a few that push architectural and, sometimes, financial limits.

Casa Golf, from the architect Luciano Kruk, floats over the dunes of this coastal community about four hours south of Buenos Aires, named for its mix of long, soft beaches and thick pine forests.

The home takes the form of three stacked and interlocked concrete blocks dividing entry/storage, living, and sleeping. Large windows, protected by long eaves, frame clear views to the links course and the ocean. Thin, board-formed concrete surfaces (which minimize material waste and keep the home well insulated) feel raw, almost prehistoric, dialoguing with the coarse, windswept landscape.

The lowest block is partially buried, providing extra privacy, and minimizing visual impact, while the story above is open on all sides. A striking projection from the top story, which Mr. Kruk compares to a cannon, provides shade and privacy, and frames dramatic views of the distant sea.

Balconies formed by the homes staggered form become outdoor rooms for enjoying the breezes, the sun, and views in all directions.

This residence, jutting from a hilly forest preserve about 40 feet above the lush Quinta Da Baronesa course, near So Paulo, has the complexity of a small village. Designed by Studio Arthur Casas as a five-person familys weekend escape, its intersecting, Tetris-like volumes, shaped by the site (the architect must be natures ally, said Mr. Casas) are clad in diverse, earth-toned materials like granite, timber, and wood-colored aluminum.

From its core, large cantilevers span, opening endless uses. The L-shaped lower volume, driven into the site, contains a service and spa area. The cross-shaped middle space extends over the floor below, its open plan living room and wooden deck (embedded with a thin pool) projecting in different directions, providing sweeping views and cool breezes.

The bar-shaped upper volume, containing the master suite and childrens rooms, shoots over the home, with long balconies that give you the impression of flying over the region. This level also offers access to the green roof, which cools the home, minimizes its bulk, and connects to the homes lush garden. (It is also a good place to hit golf balls.)

One of the worlds most striking golf course homes is the Wall House, designed by the Lisbon-based Guedes Cruz Architects in the beautiful coastal town of Cascais. The buildings name comes not from a solid barrier, but from a massive wall of glass that provides clear views of the undulating landscape of dunes, pine trees, and Oitavos Dunes Golf Course, considered the best in Portugal.

Several segments of this window can slide open (thanks to a complex system of weights) making the living spaces feel like they are outdoors. The concrete homes focus is a ground floor patio, from which all spaces flow easily, thanks to an open plan, generous apertures and balconies, and connections between levels.

The propertys most remarkable element is its sculptural pair of stacked pools. A bar shaped swimming area edges the patio, stretching toward the golf course, while above a perpendicular pool projects, like a bridge, from the home, an acrylic bottom allowing swimmers to see each other on multiple levels, and helping light reach the patio.

This top element has another function: it gives the patio privacy, light shade, and protection from strong breezes.

Located in the center of a lake island in Ontarios serene Muskoka region, these cabins by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple are modern adaptations of the areas historic cottages and boathouses.

Edging the Bigwin Island Golf Club, a championship course, the cabins, floating on low posts, were conceived in lieu of a large hotel there are three, and eventually 40 will dot the landscape, forming a villagelike community.

All are topped with peaked, cedar shingle-clad roofs and flanked with immense floor to ceiling windows, soaking up broad views across the islands flowing bent grasses (often grazed by deer), its maple, pine and ash trees, and down to the glittering lake beyond.

Inside, each home has the same variety of spaces, but in different configurations: screened in porch, deck, living room and sleeping area. The airy living rooms, lined in rustic ship-lapped timber, have sculptural ceilings that rise to a peak, illuminated naturally from above by a light-bouncing periscope window.

We try to find poetry in the place, said Brian MacKay-Lyons, a firm principal.

Perhaps more than any other on this list, this two-level home, on the edge of Club de Golf Escorpin near Valencia, Spain, was shaped by its site. Its architects, Fran Silvestre Architects, created a rounded form to help make its tight site feel less confining, to guide the eye into the deep neighboring landscape, and to echo the curving shapes of the course its fairways, greens, bunkers.

The homes concrete shell, covered in solid white surface stone, creates a cantilevered mezzanine for sleeping, allowing residents to look down on the living spaces below, or out to the landscape through carved, box-shaped openings.

The structures concrete frame helps shape a ground floor that opens completely, via sliding glass walls, to the curving pool (an intentional reflection of the house) and the greenery beyond.

You can see straight through the house to the far end of the golf course, Mr. Silvestre said. Informal barriers, like kitchen counters and a partial marble wall, help shelter occupants on the nonpool side of the home should they want a more intimate getaway. Trees and gardens provide more privacy and protection from the course, as does a metallic fence, whose green color and subtle openings make it hard to tell it is there.

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Four robins appeared in my backyard last week. Its spring. Forget the weather forecasters. Robins have been heralding spring long before people devised calendars. The birds dont use charts and maps. Welcoming spring is in the DNA of robins.

Soon, forsythia and daffodils will light up the landscape. Early spring means its time to get the seeds started. My little tomato plants now spend their days outside, hardening off. And the eggplant and pepper seedlings will follow soon. Next will come the marigolds.

Spring is when you tackle your gardening. It seems we are heading for an early spring this year. So, get moving on all those plans you dreamed about over the winter. If you need help, many professionals are available. Soon, they will be very busy, so begin making your calls.

Country Garden Shed is a family owned garden center, says Kaitlyn Prol. Were located in the heart of Hunterdon. It all began seven years ago with a roadside stand, and the operation has expanded into the garden center it is today.

Its a mother and daughter operation -- Kaitlyn is the daughter and Karen den Hollander is the mother. The shed is more akin to a building, with all sorts of plants set outside, spilling into the surroundings. The place is located at 1153 Croton Road (Route 579).

Country Garden Shed is not open yet. Mother and daughter are getting ready for the season which begins for them on Thursday, March 26. It will be like a grand opening the last week of March and it will continue through October.

We specialize in perennials and annual plants which we grow ourselves, Kaitlyn explains. As well as vegetables and herbs, tropical plants, unique houseplants, and a selection of deer-resistant shrubs.

Country Garden Shed offers many trays of plants -- think pansies and other annuals -- along with hanging baskets. Select from those trays, as well as 4-inch and 1-quart plantings.

You can bring your containers here and get some professional advice to fill them. Or, if you have big, heavy containers (iron, concrete), Kaitlyn can come to your place. Last year, they supplied the plants for the large containers on the streets of Easton. And they are supplying the plants for Flemington streets.

More than just plants, we also sell beautiful concrete pottery, handmade birdhouses, and durable outdoor furniture, she says. Inside, we have wreaths, trendy home decor and many great gift ideas for gardeners.

For more information, call 908-627-4007 and visit http://www.countrygardenshed.com/.

Several things are very important when you begin your landscaping project. My own plans always begin with thinking about spacing and balance. You want the landscape to fit together in the pleasing way you have in mind. What plants do you want to add to the landscape? Where will they be planted? And how big -- or wide -- will they eventually grow?

Perennials dont usually grow very big. Neither do annuals. But shrubs and trees are another matter. Driving around, youll see the result of a lack of planning in many landscapes. Things grow together when planted too close -- they are not given the spacing they need.

Then there are the hardscape considerations. How will you landscape around walkways, patios, outdoor fire pits, a pool? And dont forget play areas for children. Maybe you want to create a quiet nook where you can relax. Well, you might need an experienced landscaper.

Clinton Landscape owner Michael Tate can handle a wide variety of landscaping projects -- from putting in and maintaining lawns to designing and finishing walls, walkways, patios, exterior fireplaces, and other hardscaping.

We do tree work and irrigation as well, he says. And we do stuccoing, and masonry work including repointing brick and stone, along with foundations -- you have to use different types of concrete for different applications.

His operation is based at 9 Echo Lane, Clinton. Mike is fully insured and handles jobs anywhere in Hunterdon, Warren and areas beyond. Hes available for residential and commercial jobs, and you can contact him 24/7 and arrange for a free estimate. He offers specials for seniors, veterans and first responders.

For more information, call 908-674-1647, and check out a big gallery of photos of work hes completed. Its at Facebook.com/ClintonTates/.

If your gardening dreams include stonework, you will need a stonemason. And stonemasons are few and far between. Not many experts in stonework exist today, but we are fortunate in having the Artisan Stone Masons operation locally.

Its run by Paul Steinbeiser, Jr. He comes from a family of craftspeople. His father operates Landscape Design & Construction located in Frenchtown. But Pauls interest was in shaping and fitting stones together to construct different types of stone masonry.

Artisan Stone Masons specializes in walls, patios, walkways, fireplaces, stone pointing, custom handcrafted natural stonework, and historic restoration, says Paul. We believe that the diversity of our craftsmanship is one of our strongest assets.

Pauls stonework is always customized to the job at hand. A curving dry laid garden wall is one thing. A stone fireplace--inside or outside--is another. Then there are the special requirements of the historic restorations he tackles.

All of our stonework is handcrafted, he advises. The stone used and the stone color depend on the location and style of the house and time period in which it was built.

The same meticulous attention characterizes Pauls other work.

Dry laid walls and wet laid walls have different types of footings, he notes. Both are dug deeply to contend with moisture and freezing issues. For example, a standard footing needs to be at least 18 to 36 inches deep -- sometimes more.

Before the actual stonework begins on site, there is always a collaboration with clients. That collaboration continues from the beginning design phase to the finished product. Paul works from his Hunterdon base to provide stonework all over the area.

This year, turn your garden into that magical showplace existing only in your dreams -- with stone walls, stone pathways, and other constructions. How about a stone arch?

For more information, call 908-268-9608. For an extensive array of photos, visit the website at ArtisanStoneMasons.com and checkout the Facebook pages.

Al Warr can be reached at 610-253-0432 or AlWarr16@gmail.com.

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Balanced perfectly on two acres in the enclave of the Village of Southampton, enveloped within the 9900 square feet of indoor living space are 7 bedrooms, 8.5 baths, 7 fireplaces, library, media room & an elevator to all floors. It is the formula for exquisite living.

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As the electric gate opens wide, you will see the most traditional of Hamptons' homes affectionately known as The Beachmont. Impeccably maintained, a short walk to the ocean, warm ocean breezes in summer, warm and cozy in the fall and winter this elegant and lovely home fits the desired lifestyle of a long-established classic abode in the Village; so much so that the aficionado of the area, the late iconic TV personality Joan Rivers joked, "I go to the funerals of my girlfriends and I hear the minister say, She's in a better place.' What? Are you kidding me? No, she's not She had a house in the Hamptons!"

Tim Davis, Licensed real estate Broker for Corcoran Group Real Estate knows the reality of the joke a resident of the Hamptons, and one who has first- hand knowledge of the most desirable places to live would agree and says that this special place is the "Quintessential summer home that feels right all year long. Its palette is "Classic Hamptons" and light-filled that natural light that comes in this part of the country that artists dearly desire. Besides that, the home is in excellent condition, lovingly taken care of, has excellent design, and is well decorated."

This home is refined, architecturally pleasing, and is significant to the concept of Hamptons living for its quality, style, and pedigree. A home like this that makes a statement and contributes to the historic and aesthetic landscape of the area both inside and outside with canopies of verdant trees that are visible from the living spaces, is so desirable. These very living spaces each connect to the rest of the interiors and levels. Hardwood flooring throughout supply warmth of texture and contrast to the hues, as do the seven fireplaces.

The first level features an open eat-in kitchen, a formal dining room that is adjacent to the Great Room, imbues the spaces with a sense of direction as you look across the house bathed in sunlight. Sightlines are unobstructed; recessed high ceilings add spaciousness and architectural touches along with wide passageways leading to the magnificent library. The second level bedrooms are situated nicely for privacy. The Master bedroom with a large sitting room and large bathroom affords the retreat that is necessary for comfort.

The sprawling mansion was built by a prominent CEO of a large global firm for his family as an ultimate holiday retreat to spend summers. Mature landscaping for privacy, with the ocean near and every activity for young and old, the nearly two acres of outdoor areas complement all-weather resort-style tennis, swimming in a heated Gunite pool, along with pool house, gardening, lots of spaces for children, and outdoor patios for casual gatherings. The two-level plus a 3,000 square foot lower level, provides ample space for indoor activities with a theater, recreation, and game rooms, along with an elevator that reaches all other floors. With the ocean within walking distance, there is every activity imaginable for both young and old.

Topography, trees, seclusion, significant classic Southampton architecture, and a pleasing scale wrap this house up in red ribbons for those that appreciate quality all year long.

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1996 was the last time a hotel was built in Grover Beach. Several have been approved and planned by city council members since then and another two could be added to that list.

Grover Beach city council members will consider a plan that includes two four-story hotels and seven single-family market rate homes on a 7.3 acre lot located at 1598 El Camino Real.

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"We believe that Grover Beach is undeserved in the hotel market. We believe there is a shortage of rooms in that city particular," said Akash Patel, a local co-developer who will present the proposal to city council members.

The dual hotel project proposes:

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Owners of 8575 Perfetto Cafe can look over at the proposed site from their business. They hope the potential development brings more customers.

"There are a lot of small businesses like us in the area so more tourists can be more business," said Laura Zuffi, owner of 8575 Perfetto Cafe.

City leaders said the project is attractive because it could help meet long term housing goals and generate roughly $800,000 a year in a Transient Occupancy Tax.

"We see hotel development as one piece of our economic puzzle in making sure we have a strong and vital economy for our residents," said Matthew Bronson, the Grover Beach city manager.

The developers said they hope their potential investment in the city will boost its economic vitality.

"We're looking at bringing in upwards of 40 jobs to support the hotels as well as improving the frontage along El Camino Real that includes re-striping the roads and resurfacing parts of the roads in addition to preserving 1.5 acres of open space," said Darshan Patel, a local co-developer.

But for others, it's big developments like these that make their hometown unrecognizable.

"Everything that comes up here now-a-days is either a bank or a hotel, it's not something fun for the kids to do and it just makes it all more a reason I moved away," said Nicholas Nichols, a former Grover Beach resident.

Nearby residents have also expressed concerns about potential noise and blockage of views.

While planning, developers added a 35-foot landscape buffer to separate the homes and hotels, took out a proposed restaurant and rearranged the buildings to preserve oak trees.

If approved, the construction would happen in two phases. Phase one includes building one hotel which developers say could be complete by 2022.

The Grover beach Planning Commission is recommending approval of the project which city council members will consider at their meeting Monday, March 16th.

To read the full proposal and its California Environmental Quality Act review, click here.

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Offering an exclusive front-row seat to one of the worlds most popular mountain gorilla sanctuary, One&Only Gorillas Nest began welcoming guests on 1 November 2019. Cushioned in the foothills of the breath-taking Virunga volcano range, guests can explore where few have been before in one of the worlds most exceptional natural locations. One&Only Gorillas Nest is the ultimate ultra-luxury resort in Kinigi, northwest of Rwanda and just five minutes from Volcanoes National Park. The park is home to the highest number of mountain gorillas, five dormant volcanoes and is categorised as a rainforest because its montane ecosystem.

As part of the brands strategic expansion, One&Only Gorillas Nest is the second One&Only resort in Rwanda, following the opening of One&Only Nyungwe House in 2018. Guests have been awe-inspired by both resorts, celebrating the best of what Rwanda has to offer, setting new standards for excellence in the country. Kerzner International, the leading international developer and operator of ultra-luxury resorts and residences, has plans to continue to grow and develop the One&Only brand globally.

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In tribute to the destination, guests have access to the activities in the National Park, but a diverse range of on-resort activities can be booked at the dedicated Experience Centre. Each activity caters to the physical strength of each guest with the Experience Team who will tailor-make each itinerary based on guests preferences. Activities that guests can enjoy include Coffee Tasting with the resorts barista and local coffee expert. Musanze (Kinigi) is a well-known coffee farming area in Rwanda and guests will get the opportunity to taste a variety of coffee beans sourced from a female-run cooperative coffee farm. Guests can also enjoy yoga on one of the outdoor decks, learn photography at the Studio, or cycle to a nearby community where they can learn about the Rwandan culture and history, the art of basket weaving and enjoy the traditional dance and music performances to name a few.

Located just two and a half hours from Kigali International Airport, guests can appreciate the scenic drive through rolling hills of the countryside and fascinating towns or be able to take a breath-taking 25-minute flight in a helicopter departing from the airport and landing at the resorts private helipad.

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