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Since April 2006, we are the PRIVATE OWNERS in SOUTH BEACH CONDO HOTEL in Treasure Island of this CORNER CONDO on the 5th floor out of six floors, totally facing the beaches with a big balcony to relax while enjoying a cup of coffee or an orange juice or observing the most awesome sunsets. This is the ONLY property we rent. We personally take the time and pride to care for it and to give you an outstanding service. I do the CLEANING myself and I even IRON the linen for you.
We live also privately here in Treasure Island on Isle of Capri, only seven minutes away by car. You can always reach us 24/7and we will assist you in any way possible.
Our CORNER condo is VERY well equipped with everything you find in your own home also and we did and still do the designing ourselves, the European style.
Let's start with entering our condo and you are attracted to the full view from the 5th floor facing the wide and white beaches, as we are located DIRECTLY ON THE BEACH. Our condo is a CORNER unit and from every window and every room you overlook the beaches. Yes, there are neighboring buildings, but these are older Motels with only one to two stories high and therefore, they are not obstructing your view, which goes to the horizon over the beaches to the waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
The kitchen is the heart of our condo and right in the center of the living room. We had the kitchen totally refurbished with a so called Face Lift in Spring 2013.
Furnished with a granite counter top you can prepare breakfast or any other dish while you are seated on one of the two bar chairs or standing and overlooking the beaches to the wide waters.
From there you can also watch TV. We bought a new TV 47 ' wide in April 2014 also a new DVD player from which you can order on Netflex your own films. In the first week of June 2014, we installed a new Dream Sleeper Air Mattress Queen Size for the pullout couch in the living room and I tried it out myself. You don't feel the bars any more and it feels like heaven. Finally, we found THE solution for this sleeper couch.
We recovered the dark green fabric on the couch with a bright yellow pattern fabric with small butterflies on it in summer 2013. What a difference new upholstery makes! We can pull the cover off the cushions, put these in the washing machine and they come out new and clean and ready for you to sit on again. If you are covered in sunscreen, we provide also a big 100 % cotton throw in red so you still can sit on the couch, because I can wash it every time and it will be new for each new guest.
Last year in the Fall we installed a reading lamp and now you can read one of our books or have a game together with other family members. One guest mentioned they liked to have binoculars and so we fulfilled their wish and you can use them also watching dolphins playing in the ocean and birds flocking on the beaches.
We like to mention that we always redecorate and improve our condo with the help of your personal input if you suggest something you would like to see and use.
At Christmas time 2013, four very friendly Ladies went to the former Hotel now Museum of the family Plant in Tampa - now part of the Tampa University compound. They visited the outstanding displays of old artifacts, photos, guest books, Christmas lights and decorations, etc. - and they brought back a copy of the Newspaper Tampa Bay Area from 1891. We framed these two pages and put them on display in our condo for everybody to admire.
Our condo offers also two bedrooms, the Master Bedroom has a King Size Bed and the second bedroom has two Twin Size beds, which convert to a King Size bed also, if you wish to do so. The LINEN we PROVIDE are 100 % cotton with 500 to 600 counts and they feel and look amazing and you sleep 'like in heaven'. Adjacent to the Twin Bedroom is one bathroom with the normal size bathtub/shower, a commode and a hand washbasin with granite counter top. The bathrooms are equipped with enough towels and extra two big beach towels with the logo from Treasure Island.
I could not resist to buy some new, fancy towels with embroideries of different fish, thick and plush and 100 % cotton.
You can use the hair dryers in each bathroom and if you like, put a white kimono style bathrobe on and relax on the big balcony. Four bathrobes are available.
The second bathroom is bigger and is located more in the center of the condo, closer to the living room and kitchen. This bathroom has also a normal size bathtub/shower, a commode, a hand wash basin with the granite counter top and a second hair dryer. Again, you will find enough towels for your personal use and also another set of two big Beach Towels. You will find the same set of fancy towels also in this bathroom and hopefully you like them as much as we do.
We provide rainbath refreshing shower and bath gel from Neutrogena. You Just have to Bring Your Own Toothbrush and your personal items.
Wireless High Speed Internet Access is FREE!
PARKING on the premises is FREE!
We like to mention just a few more items we renewed lately:
New Refrigerator with glass shelves
New quiet Dryer and New Washer (Oct. 2012/June 2013)
4 comfortable beach chairs and a sun umbrella
NEW Red wagon/cart to take to the beaches - only for YOU.
We, Peter and Monika Gewecke, are the owners since 2006 and since then we manage and rent our condo ONLY OURSELVES, NO MANAGEMENT IS INVOLVED. Sometimes we need the help of some professional companies for the work and repair we are not able to do.
The building itself was constructed in 2000/2001 and remodelled and updated in 2005. There are all together 40 units on six floors, but only 10 corner units with 2 bed/2 bathrooms with 925 sq Ft and the big balcony of 100sq Ft facing the beaches with full view to accommodate up to 6 guests, best suited for 2 - 4 adults and 2 smaller children.
Please look at the photos again: We take all these photos ourselves, so this is what you see and NO MANIPULATION is done.
On April 06, 2013, The New Beach Trail was opened and built by the City of Treasure Island. The new $ 1,2 million trail now meanders through Treasure Island's dune system parallel to the Gulf of Mexico behind our condo building, with more than 20 beach access nodes along the path linked to street entrances along Gulf Boulevard. Turtle-friendly lighting lines the trail and decorative nautical images are embedded, through a sandblasting technique, into the tan and ruby-red concrete. One of the best features of the new trail is the sand wall, capped with a bench top, which provides a nearly milelong seat along the Gulf of Mexico.
You can stroll along water's edge to famous JOHN'S PASS VILLAGE with all the diversity you can imagine; many different RESTAURANTS, a Gamble Ship, para-gliding or para-sailing, boat- or water scooter rentals and you can even rent a bicycle and explore the neighborhood.
On the beach with MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT is 'Sloppy Joes' and different pizzerias, cafes and more restaurants, newly opened is Feola's Italian Ristorante situated along the walkway.
PUBLIX opened a fancy store for groceries and everything you need for a relaxed vacation here in Treasure Island..
New restaurants opened in January 2014 in walking distance and also a New BEACH SHOP with an Ice cream parlor. A BUS STOP is on Gulf Boulevard close by and you are invited to take a stroll by bus from CLEARWATER BEACH to PASS-A-GRILL, approx. 35 miles along our beaches for about $ 1.50 per person..
Attractions in DRIVING DISTANCE : If you like to explore the CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG, we recommend to drive to the PIER, about 25 minutes from your vacation condo, which reopened in January 2014. At the end of the PIER stands a very unique building with five floors - it looks like a reverse PYRAMID. There are ongoing discussions how to improve this landmark and we will see what the future will bring. Information from today, December 01,2014.
Also in downtown are different very interesting Museums,i.e. the NEW DALI Museum with changing additional exhibits, the NEW CHIHULY Glass blowing COLLECTION and the History Museum with the FIRST COMMERCIAL AIRLINE in the United States flying across Tampa Bay in 1921 between St. Petersburg and Tampa. The INTERNATIONAL ART MUSEUM with a coffee shop just opened a new wing, overlooking Tampa Bay.
There is Straub Park to stroll along and you find many new and exquisite shops, small galleries, cafes and restaurants to sit outside - just get the Floridian Feeling! DALE CHIHULY opened an outstanding and very unique gallery only with his own glass works.
As a Day Trip recommendation from us would be to drive over to Tampa and visit Tampa Aquarium, Busch Gardens with all the exciting adventures, Lowry Zoo or further to Orlando with the Disney Attractions. It will take you about one to two and a half hours driving time to get there.
Tampa International Airport will get a facelift and an International South American Airlines flies directly from Tampa to Panama with the connections to the whole continent of South America.
The Port of Tampa is getting more important also. From there part many different Cruise Lines to the different islands in the southern hemisphere.
We are a family of four and are originally from Germany. When Peter retired in 1994, we decided to replace our home in Germany/ Berlin and Duesseldorf to live here in Florida, in Treasure Island. Peter is my husband of almost 47 years, now I am the smallest in the family, as you can see in this photo taken in 2012. Markus is our older son and Stefan is our younger son. Only Peter and I live here and our sons and their families live and work in Germany. They all come and visit us, when their time allows them to do so. We, as parents, have more time and we fly regularly to Germany to visit them. We love our new primary home on Isle of Capri in the City of Treasure Island, where we met many wonderful people and became friends with many of them and we have also a good neighborhood. I am an avid League tennis player hitting the tiny yellow balls in my free time.
Besides this, our main goal is our business/condo rental and, of course, you - OUR GUESTS. We live almost year round here in Treasure Island to take the time and pride to give you an outstanding service.
Monika & Peter Gewecke purchased this condo in 2006
Prime Location!!! We bought this condo, which is a CORNER unit facing north on the bedroom side and on the south/west side are balcony and living room with kitchen on the 5th floor out of 6 floors. From every window and every room you have direct views to the beaches and to the horizon, the Gulf of Mexico. Our condo offers 925sq Ft and a big balcony of 100sq Ft in full view of the beaches and FACING TOTALLY the beaches and is fully furnished to the best of our own European/Floridian taste. Being Directly situated on the beach, this condo is airy, bright and with light colors in white and yellow being the dominant colors and you can enjoy the most amazing sunsets from the big balcony facing the beaches. Each time we are over in the condo ourselves, we take the time to sit outside on the balcony on the love seat and enjoy a drink, could be a cup of coffee or a glass of water or even better a glass of wine. It depends how much time we have to get the condo ready for you, our new guests.
Before we choose living here in Florida, we travelled around the world to many different places and countries and we preferred and decided to be part of this beautiful wide beach here in Florida's most calm and sunny part of the world.
On a very private note: I was Stewardess with Air Canada and stationed in Montreal and in Toronto and spent my vacation at that time in Treasure Island. Yes, I really did this and I fell in love with this place. I married my husband Peter, lived in Germany many years and after Peter retired as a Chemical Engineer we both decided, after spending a couple of vacations in this part of Florida, to stay here for our retirement.
Now we are trying to give the fascination for this area to you, as our guests.
This condo building has a fantastic name: SOUTH BEACH CONDO HOTEL and this is how it really looks from the outside. The first impression you get while standing in front of our building are the Three Distinctive Colors outside on the facade: light Turquoise - GREEN, corn color YELLOW and a soft VIOLET. It is so outstanding and unique, everybody knows this building! Really South Beach Colors! In 2004/05 the whole building was refurbished and updated with granite counter tops and new appliances. We, Peter and Monika, always re-decorate and update the furnishing and window decorations throughout the different rooms. We really fell in love with this building and condo because of the location. Location is a MUST being directly on the beaches, no neighbors disturbing your views and a quiet and serene surrounding. You only hear the waves from the Gulf of Mexico while sitting on the balcony and sometimes the enjoyment and fun from the kids swimming in the pool.
Dear Peter and Monika,
thanks a lot for the possibilty of staying in your beautiful appartement in Florida. It is always so nice to have the opportunity to get away from cold and rainy Germany for some days, and all of a sudden be able to walk around in short pants and T-shirt.
We felt at home from the very first moment, and had ourselves accustomed after only two days. We were very surprised to find a bottle of nicely cooled white wine in the refrigerator, what a nice welcome!
After the description on your website, we had no trouble finding the appartement. At first, we were a little bit afraid, that we would have to carry our luggage to an upper floor, but were happily surprised to find an elevator. The appartement was clean and comfortable and fully equiped with everything we needed, even some teebags for a warm drink in the evening.
The pictures are not lying! We had beautiful sunsets in the evenings, and even after the sun had gone down, enjoyed sitting on the balcony in the warm Floridian night.
After having stayed for a couple of days, we got to know the beach a little bit better, and were surprised to find, that it really is the nicest just in front of the condo. Only here the beach is wide and I just needed to take the elevator down and walk another five minutes to jump in the water.
One day we went to John´s Pass and rented Jet Skis, what great fun we had! Driving around in the car, we did some sighseeing, went to the shopping malls and downtown St. Petersburg.
We would definitely recommend this condo to friends, we are already planning our next trip to florida, this time bringing friends of us along. This first time, we were just the two of us, but the condo provides enough room for friends of us to stay in their own bedroom with bathroom.
Dear Peter and Monika, thanks for your warm welcome and we hope to see you soon again,
Nadège and Stefan
Walking through the door of this warm and lovely condo we were greeted by a friendly and wonderful lady, Monika. Monika's touches were evident in this beautifully decorated, warm condo. Monika gave us suggestions of places to visit, and some restaurants to eat at while staying here. She even welcomed us with a wonderful bottle of German wine! A very thoughtful welcome!
We found the condo a fabulous place to stay with a gorgeous beach! It was very clean and well supplied with everything you need to make your stay very comfortable. Stocked with a state of the art washer and dryer, beach chairs, collapsible wagon and so much more... It is also in a great location for everything!
We truly enjoyed the sunsets, moonlight skys and walks along the beach! A prefect place to escape too!! Thank you Monika and Peter for sharing your condo with us... We can see your love in the little details throughout your home.
My husband and I rented this condo for six weeks. It's the first time we did something like this. We definitely lucked out. This condo is actually better than the pictures! Very clean and it's a perfect location. Monika (owner) met us at the condo and gave us a tour. She couldn't have been more helpful. Her and Peter take pride in their unit and it shows. This unit is right on the ocean and you can walk up and down the beach for hours! Everything is in walking distance: gym, grocery store, restaurants (particularly Middle Ground Grill), etc. Unit is in a perfect location and extremely neat and clean! Highly recommend this unit! We've already booked again for next year!!! Thank you Monika and Peter!
Great rental and location for vacation. The condo is in excellent shape and is exceedingly clean. Monika and Peter, the owners, are very accommodating and welcoming. The location is just perfect -- right on the beach and within easy walking distance to restaurants and market. The beach is beautiful with wonderful sunsets. Area is great too -- beach, tennis, short drive to Dali museum, and an easy drive to attractions. In short, just about perfect, and one of the nicest vacations our family of four has ever had. Thanks again Monika & Peter! - Fred & Jen, Boston, MA
This condo is just as advertised! The minute you walk in the condo it is bright with sunshine and a gorgeous view of the sparkling Gulf. Monika was a pleasure to work with and the personal meeting, the wine and well appointed, clean condo made for a very memorable holiday vacation. The beds were very comfortable. We hope to return again.
This is our third year to vacation with family at Peter and Monika's Treasure Island condo. The place is beautifully equipped for cooking light meals in, sitting on the balcony to watch the water and just relaxing. Maintenance and appearance is simply first-rate. Our family has already booked for our 2015 week!
Treasure Island has the most beautiful wide Beaches with bright white sand along the coastline in Pinellas County. Our coastline starts at Clearwater Beach on the northern point of the islands and goes to Pass-A-Grill, the most southern destination, 34 miles altogether over a couple of bridges over the Intracoastal Waterways.
From our condo you walk for hours and miles without crossing any street and there is no traffic allowed at all on our beaches.
I like to point out that also dogs are not allowed on the beaches, only on a leach in company of an adult on the walkways.
Grocery Shopping at Publix is a pleasure, because it is only five minutes away by car, as well as Walgreens is close by.
For your additional exploring - about 20 minutes by car south from us - is Fort de Soto National Park. In this park which is located on the mouth of Tampa Bay, you can admire nature all surrounding you. If you like you can explore the old Fort, built in 1898, but was never active. There are some old canons on display and the whole area is part of old Floridian History.
Many Restaurants of different tastes are in walking distance from the condo. Just to mention a few: Middle Grounds (excellent), The Pearl, next to the clock tower, (excellent) a couple of Pizza places or just grab a sandwich. On the beaches itself, walking from our condo only 5 - 7 minutes on the beach walkway, is a new Italian Restaurant and Sloppy Joe.
Besides this, there is John Pass Village, a tourist friendly village also in walking distance along the shoreline. It will take you about 15-20 minutes walking from our condo building. John Pass Village has about 200 different venues and a couple of restaurants for you to explore. At John Pass is a board-walk, from which you can admire wild playing dolphins while drinking a cup of coffee or tea or having an ice-cream, home made!
The New DALI Museum about the Spanish extraordinary artist Salvadore Dali opened in January 2011 in downtown St. Petersburg and is spectacular already from the outside. Another First Class Museum is the world glass artist Dale CHIHULY from California.
St. Petersburg is a beautiful and very unique city of about 250.000 inhabitants, situated directly on Tampa Bay with new condo buildings and also old and historic different hotels. It is really worthwhile to walk around the park and have a seat in one of the many restaurants and locals.
Other Activities here on our beaches are: Skite Flying, Sand Sculptures, Sun Bathing, and there is something for everybody to do.
Golf and Tennis: For you and your family, we can offer in Treasure Island the Treasure Bay public Golf and Tennis Courts for reasonable prices. The Golf course has 9 holes and there are 10 claylike Har-true tennis courts. This facility is located on the Intracoastal Waterway with wide views over the water and even in summer there is always a breeze which makes it easy for all guests to play outside.
Shopping: Close by is Tyrone Mall, where you find International and national suppliers, like H & M, Macys, etc. and also different restaurants to relax after the shopping tour.
About 30 minutes south, close to Sarasota, is the Outlet Mall Ellenton with hundreds of shops and many different restaurants. Enough temptation for everybody.
Treasure Bay Public Club to play Golf and Tennis with very reasonable prices. The Gulf Course has 9 wholes and the Tennis Club has 8 courts with Har True, no hard courts. This community club is beautifully situated on the tip of the Intracoastal Waterways.
|Rate Period
|Weekend Night
Early SUMMER
May 26 2015 - May 30 2015
4 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add $20 per night, per additional guest
FAMILY Vacation FUN
Jul 25 2015 - Aug 28 2015
Changeover Day: Saturday
7 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add $20 per night, per additional guest
Best SEASON on the BEACH
Aug 29 2015 - Sep 25 2015
4 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add $20 per night, per additional guest
FALL - Gulf Water 78 F
Sep 26 2015 - Oct 30 2015
4 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add $20 per night, per additional guest
Best VALUE of the season
Oct 31 2015 - Nov 20 2015
4 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add $20 per night, per additional guest
THANKSGIVING Week
Nov 21 2015 - Nov 27 2015
Changeover Day: Saturday
7 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add $20 per night, per additional guest
WARM Sunshine in December
Dec 15 2015 - Dec 22 2015
5 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add $20 per night, per additional guest
Christmas Time
Dec 23 2015 - Jan 2 2016
Changeover Day: Saturday
7 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add $20 per night, per additional guest
Feb 27 2016 - Mar 4 2016
Changeover Day: Saturday
7 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add $20 per night, per additional guest
Mar 5 2016 - Mar 11 2016
Changeover Day: Saturday
7 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add $20 per night, per additional guest
Mar 12 2016 - Mar 18 2016
Changeover Day: Saturday
7 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add $20 per night, per additional guest
Mar 19 2016 - Apr 1 2016
7 night minimum stay
EASTER Vacation
Apr 2 2016 - Apr 8 2016
Changeover Day: Saturday
7 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add $20 per night, per additional guest
May 27 2016 - May 31 2016
4 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add $20 per night, per additional guest
My Standard Rate
4 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add $20 per night, per additional guest
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|Refundable damage deposit
|Tax Rate
Only with the receipt of your deposit, you have secured your booking with us. Until then, we reserve the right to book our condo with another interested guest.
60 days prior to your arrival: Deposit refund = 100 % (minus $ 100 cancellation fee)
Less than 60 days, no deposit refund.
Less than 18 days to your arrival: We will have to discuss your personal case. Otherwise: NO Refund.
Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.


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CORPUS CHRISTI - After battling leukemia for six months at age 11, the first thing Josh Garcia did was go skateboarding on the marina's T-Head with his cousin.
Along with going into remission, skateboarding changed his life, he said.
Six years later Garcia quit Carroll High School to follow his dream.
"Teachers worried, but I had learned I could die," the now 25-year-old said. Garcia, owner of Makeshift Skateboards downtown, organized, promoted and hosted Saturday's Battle of Texas Skateboard Competition on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier.
"I've done something no one has ever seen in the world, and we all got to experience it first in Corpus Christi," he said.
Not including about 100 competitors, the event drew in another 600 visitors than Lexington Museum on the Bay gets most Saturdays, officials there said.
"It's a first for us, and any aircraft carrier as far as we know," said Debbie Crites, marketing director for the Lexington. "We're getting many of these Corpus Christi young people here for the first time, and it's exciting for us all."
First to swab the deck, with a belly flop after shooting down a 45-degree ramp, was Cody Baker of Orange Grove. The 27-year-old skinned his chin about 11 a.m., three hours before competition began.
"It's awesome up here, but really windy," said the seasoned skateboarder. "I usually cut through wind like butter."
David Tashnek, 23, who built ramps in 2009 above armored tanks at Camp Pendleton, Calif., scrambled an hour earlier with his crew of four to barricade ramps, paint their back rails, place the final screws in Masonite ramp boards and center ski-jump boxes.
"I never thought I'd build ramps up here," said Tashnek. "It's crazy."
Aarron Snyder, 17, and five friends from San Antonio made a day trip.
"We don't compete much, we usually make street videos for YouTube," Aarron said, as he looked over the rail at bay waters. "Whew, the boat attracted us. But I'm not a good swimmer, so I plan to stay up here."
About 35 competitors from six states registered in advance online, Garcia said.
He estimated half the competitors were from Corpus Christi.
As semifinal competition began about 3:30 p.m. — in the jam session judging with several skaters in tandem during 4-minute intervals — about 300 spectators still packed the barriers.
One judge was well known professional skateboarder Ronnie Creager.
"Thanks to Josh for putting on this event," Creager said. "He brought skateboarders to a new place, and everybody had fun."
For Garcia, it was a his dream come true, he said.
He wouldn't say what his next plan is.
"There is something in the works, and it's bigger than the Lex," he said, glancing at the Harbor Bridge.
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Estimated spectators
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9 Vendors
5 Ramp builders
3 Sponsoring businesses
2 Ramps
1 Ski-jump box
Source: Battle of Texas Skateboard Competition
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Washington County boasts no shortage of individuals who constantly work to improve agriculture in Kentucky. It's an area in which this community has been known for years for having a positive influence.
Perhaps no one has had a more positive impact on people than this year's Ag Achievement award winner Norma Jean Campbell.
In the wake of the area's second massive snow storm in just over two weeks, county and city crews were busy cleaning up the community and getting roads in drivable condition at the end of last week, and it was as daunting of a task as you'd probably think.
County road crew employees were given last Wednesday off in anticipation of winter weather, but more than 14 inches of snow and 40 straight hours of snow removal from the early hours of Thursday morning through Saturday is likely not what the group had in mind.
2015 Relay For Life March Team Registration Challenge
The Washington County Autism Group of Support (WAGS) has a lot of things in the works as they prepare for upcoming events. In April, for autism awareness month, they will be hosting a Zumbathon to raise awareness and money for the various ASD related projects they work on. The Zumathon will take place on April 25 from 9-11 a.m. at Cornerstone Christian Church.
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Well, who would have thought it is March already? There is too much going on with too little time for calmer and relaxing moments. But we have found a pause or two for some interesting sewing updates from our experiences and classes. Recently, some young ladies mastered the techniques in zipper applications.
If you so much as turned on a national news broadcast last year, you're familiar with Ebola and how the virus native to West Africa found its way to the United States through several individuals.
In the months since, the virus has been eradicated from the U.S. but continues to be a serious concern in many African countries. Roughly 9,000 people have been killed by Ebola to this point, but a therapeutic that has been used in emergency situations could hold the answer of how to beat the virus.
An indictment indicates that a grand jury found sufficient evidence for a case to go to trial, and does not indicate guilt. All of those indicted are innocent until proven guilty.
Two men were indicted on Feb. 24 in Washington County Circuit Court of multiple felonies, including robbery in the first degree (Class B) and impersonating a peace officer (Class D).
Jason L. Keene, 32, of 301 Village Loop in Lebanon and James D. Wray, 35, of 129 Armory Hill in Springfield, were each charged in connection with a Jan. 3 incident.
With the benches full of visitors, the Washington County Fiscal Court went far beyond the motions as it tackled big issues on Feb. 27. The meeting, which discussed the Conservation District's millage tax request and rural secondary roads, among other big issues, lasted just under two-and-a-half hours.
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Washington County School Board members toured the former Washington County High School facility on Monday prior to a special-called meeting. The tour acted as a refresher of the layout of the building for officials before discussing what the future holds for the school.
It appears all but set that Washington County Elementary School and Washington County Middle School will each occupy the building at least by the 2016-17 school year, the main question that remains unanswered is exactly who will go where.
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Sunderland defender John O'Shea says the players are buzzing after a fortnight under new manager Paolo di Canio.
O'Shea spoke of the impact Di Canio has had.
"Managers have their own styles," said the one-time Manchester United defender to the Daily Mail. "It's a new approach and one that the players are really enjoying.
"He does quite a bit more with the shape of the team than we've done previously and that's an individual style. Managers all have their own style and he's quite hands-on in terms of showing the players where he wants them to be, the movement he wants them to make and the options we could have.
"The manager beforehand was letting things happen naturally whereas now it's more in certain positions you know what you have to do."


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When I'm on the home page, I only want the parent level navigation to show. If someone clicks on Page 2, though, then Subpage 1 and Subpage 2 will show up. Then, if they click through to Subpage 1, I still want to see the sibling pages in the navigation. (in this case, Subpage 2 should still be showing)
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Information and opportunities for young people across Europe.
Information about volunteering opportunities
Information about jobs, entrepreneurship, traineeships and holiday work
Education and training opportunities across Europe
Have your say about politics and society, and participate in Structured Dialogue
Arts and entertainment, science and innovation at your fingertips
Everything about your health, well-being and sports
Your rights and services to feel secure and safe
Discovering the world beyond Europe
Practical information about travelling in Europe
Whether it's exams coming up, a busy period at work or life choices to make: stress gets to us all at one time or another. Hard as it may seem, try to keep cool and beat the stress!
Youth is maybe attracted by sexual pleasures; but the main concern should always be staying on the safe side from sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS.
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Healthy eating is not dieting; it's a set of good habits that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Are you ready for some tips?
Did you know that Europe is the region with the highest alcohol consumption per person in the world? Inform yourself and see why you and your friends might want to drink less or not at all.
The EU's activities on Youth Health aim to help your country's government, NGOs and other actors take action to improve your and your friends' health. But it's also time you get involved by making responsible lifestyle choices.
It is estimated that around 2.3 million people were living with HIV in the European region at the end of 2011. How can you help fight back the virus?
28% of the EU population smokes, including 29% of young Europeans aged 15-24. Nearly all tobacco use begins during youth and young adulthood. Inform yourself and others about the right choices!
Packing correctly for your time abroad is a must, perhaps the most important item of all is your European Health Insurance Card which grants you access to healthcare across Europe.


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Air Force to offer 3rd round of buyouts, early retirements
Friday - 3/23/2012, 6:50pm EDT
The Air Force is hoping the third time will be the charm in its efforts to trim its civilian workforce, announcing Friday a third round of buyouts and early retirements.
The service plans to begin offering Voluntary Early Retirements and Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments beginning May 1. Applications will be due by May 14 and those approved will need to leave by Aug. 31.
The Air Force is under a mandate to keep civilian staffing at 2010 levels as part of a fiscal-year 2012 civilian workforce restructuring.
"The Air Force recognizes the invaluable contributions of our civilian workforce, but also recognizes the fiscal constraints under which the Department of Defense and the government as a whole are operating," said Maj. Gen. Sharon Dunbar, the director of force management policy.
Latest round focuses on 'fine tuning' force
Staffing levels are "near" the required targets, Dunbar added, and the latest round of early-outs amounts to "fine tuning the force while taking care to minimize the effect on our current permanent civilian workforce and their families."
The Air Force kicked off the last round of buyouts and early retirements in January, following the end of a three-month civilian hiring freeze. The first round of buyouts, announced in September, targeted some 6,000 employees.
"We are committed to maximizing voluntary separation measures to preclude involuntary actions," Dunbar said. "However, as we progress toward the end of the fiscal year, it is apparent some bases will need to rebalance the skills of their workforce into other enduring positions."
The efforts to rebalance its workforce could include reductions-in-force, according to an Air Force release, to "determine placements rights into enduring vacancies as well as providing the flexibility to waive qualifications for more placements."
The release stated Air Force bases will be begin preparing requests to use RIF procedures "so as to have their employees realigned to the continuing positions" by the end of the fiscal year.
For a list of all federal agencies offering buyouts and early retirements in 2012, check out Federal News Radio's 2012 Buyout Guide.
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It's a fact that Krejci lead the NHL in playoff scoring in 2011.
It's an opinion that such a feat has some sort of future predictive value. Even assuming that it does, the amount of value it has here is being vastly overestimated. This doesn't mean it wasn't great in 2011... it was. But again, Claude Lemieux lead the NHL in playoff scoring one year and Neely never did. Please .raise your hand if you are a Bruins fan, and at any time pre-injury you would have traded Neely for Lemieux.
Exactly. I didn't think so. So let's stop pretending that Krejci's run in '11 is an argument ender. It isn't.
And the idea, because of that run, that Krejci "raises the level of his play when it counts" is being over-estimated as well.
Let's look at last year's playoffs.
First 4 games Krejci goes pointless with a -1.
Game 5 a secondary assist on a Seidenberg goal in a 3-2 loss.
Game 6 a ppg and a secondary assist on the game winner. Good game for him... but he's not even the 3rd star, and Backman is the 2nd star in that game.
Game 7.. pointless, 33% on faceoffs (Backstrom is 52% in the game). Has 1 shot on net, 1 give away and 1 take away.
He was a .45 pt per game player in the playoffs, he was 44% faceoffs in the series and he was 33% on shorthanded faceoffs.
Backstrom outplayed him in that series... not by a ton, but he did outplay him.
Now to be clear, again, none of that takes away what he did in 2011, but it just shows you that such a run has no predictive value for future seasons. Yes he was very good in the 2011 playoffs, but he was almost non-existent last year. A player's post season stats will fluctuate much more than their regular season stats so putting too much emphasis on one small sample is foolish.
You sure do like playing Devil's Advocate for a Bruins fan.
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PAWTUCKET, R.I. – Of all the places left-hander Matt Tracy expected to be Sunday night, McCoy Stadium wasn't even on his list.
But that's exactly where he was as he made his first Triple-A start for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees and earned a 6-2 victory over the Pawtucket Red Sox.
Tracy pitched a commendable five innings and allowed one run on three hits with three walks and four strikeouts.
If the parent New York Yankees hadn't called up a trio of pitchers Saturday, Tracy still would be with Single-A Tampa.
"It definitely was a surprise when I found out (Saturday)," Tracy said. "I was on a bus heading to Lakeland for our game. They told me, drove me straight to the airport and I got on a plane and flew here. So, I was excited."
Yankees pitching coach Scott Aldred was pleased with Tracy's performance.
"He threw the ball well and he wasn't scared," Aldred said. "It was a good experience for him to get a chance to come up here and pitch."
Among other things, Tracy showed he wasn't "scared" to pitch inside as he jammed several PawSox hitters and forced weak popups or flyballs.
"I like going inside," Tracy said. "I think it's definitely an important thing to do to keep hitters conscious of both sides of the plate.
"It helps you out a lot up there."
Tracy's opinion was seconded by Aldred.
"I thought he pitched to both sides of the plate," Aldred said. "He wasn't afraid to pitch in. He used his fastball when he needed to on both sides."
The Yankees exited the first inning with a 1-0 lead which, were it not for one of McCoy's all-time web gems, could have been 4-0.
Kevin Russo, Corban Joseph and Ronnie Mustelier each singled off Mike MacDonald to load the bases with no outs.
Kosukue Fukudome followed by lining a shot that appeared like it would sail over the short fence in front of Pawtucket's left-field bullpen for a grand-slam homer. But Jason Repko leaped, snared the ball and held on as he crashed on top of the fence and fell into the bullpen – thus turning the play into a "spectacular" sacrifice fly.
Pawtucket scored its lone run off Tracy in the second on two walks, a wild pitch and a fielder's choice.
Fukudome made sure the ball he hit in his next at-bat, in the third, was uncatchable as he pulled a shot to right for his second homer of the season for a 2-1 lead.
Austin Romine's fifth-inning sacrifice fly produced a third run and the Yankees broke the game open during a three-run eighth.
The key hits were a two-run double by Joseph and Musteilier's RBI single.
Ex-PawSox Manny Delcarmen allowed one run in two innings of relief while Ryota Igarashi finished with two hitless, three-strikeout innings to seal the deal.


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Senate Hearings on Gun Violence Strike Nerves for Parents, Families
Advocates on all sides of the national debate about gun violence were heard Wednesday when a Senate held an emotion-filled hearing on the issue.
Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.), who was seriously wounded in a gun assault in 2011, testified despite having difficulty speaking because of her injuries. "Violence is a big problem," she said, "Too many children are dying. Too many children. We must do something. It will be hard. But the time to act is now. You must act. Be bold. Be courageous. Americans are counting on you." Giffords and her husband, Mark Kelly, urged Congress to enact better mental health screenings and other gun control measures–emphasizing that they are both gun owners themselves.
On the other side of the issue, gun advocates testified that women and mothers in particular would be put in danger if strict gun control measures limit the number of bullets a gun can contain. The Week magazine reports:
Gayle Trotter, a representative of the conservative Independent Women's Forum, testified that military-style weapons with high-capacity clips are "the great equalizer for women," and that "in a violent confrontation, guns reverse the balance of power." She argued that "using a firearm with a magazine holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition, a woman would have a fighting chance even against multiple attackers." Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) concurred, saying, "Fifteen rounds in the hands of a mother trying to protect her children may not be enough."
The hearing is Congress' first major step toward revisiting gun legislation in the wake of the Newtown, Connecticut school shooting and other recent gun violence tragedies.
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When looking for a house 10 years ago, Bill Mayer was adamant about buying one that faced west.
"That way the back would be shady for happy hours and grilling in late afternoon," said his wife, Linda. "This proved to be very wise. He, more than I, foresaw the potential of the porch when we bought the house."
The Mayers, both retired, live in Polo Run, a quiet Swansea subdivision off Old Caseyville Road. Their ranch home is meticulously landscaped. They spend a lot of time on the covered back porch that looks out on a peaceful yard full of trees and blooming flowers.
"Our back porch is the refuge from which we enjoy the beauty of our yard," said Linda, who taught reading at Wolf Branch School. "Gardening is my passion and having plants bloom from March crocus till the last fading fall aster draws many birds and butterflies."
Birds like it, too.
"We have goldfinch, cardinals, hummingbirds and ubiquitous sparrows," said Bill, who worked for McDonnell Douglas. "I had had a wren house five or six years, it's the first year we got a family in the maple tree. Our cat goes around and the little ones fuss."
Linda has a variety of houseplants and annuals in matching containers along the edge of the porch. Ferns hang from above. A decorative coating on the concrete floor gives the space a finished look.
Their classic wrought-iron furniture has been around for 40 years. New paint now and then keeps it fresh.
"Though nothing extravagant, our porch is simply perfect for relaxing in leisure time," said Linda, who is usually up and out into the garden early to deadhead flowers and pick up sticks.
In the morning, trees that include a wild cherry and bald cypress, shade much of the yard. Dew hangs on flowers, including purple larkspur and Asian lilies, a couple of Linda's favorites.
"When we moved here, there were ordinary day lilies," said Linda. "I took out the day liles and put in Asian lilies. The oakleaf hydrangea, I got a little start from friend years ago. ... Something that doesn't thrive in one place gets moved."
Bill takes care of the wood fence bordering the yard. "This year, I power-washed and stained it. It's only the second time since we've been here.
"You just couldn't have a yard like this if you were still working."
Linda is the one who keeps the garden pristine.
"In the spring, there's a big workload, clearing away winter debris, trimming, mulching, planting," she said. "After that, a lot of deadheading."
She carries a basket for spent blooms and sticks that drop from trees. Then, it's time to sit and enjoy.
"I love eating breakfast on the porch every morning, weather permitting. We often read the morning papers as well as books in our cushioned chairs. Our cat, Lucy, laps water from the small fountain."
Which she did on cue that morning.
"Eating alfresco is one of summer's great pleasures," said Linda. "Serving brunch to friends and relatives is our favorite way to entertain."
The Mayers have two children who live in the St. Louis area and five grandchildren. When the kids visit, games of badminton and washers are on the menu.
Linda and Bill are avid readers, and big fans of the library system.
"Even though we don't live in the city of Belleville, we pay the lilttle bit of fee: $64 (a year for people who live outside city limits.)," said Bill. "It's the best bargain in Belleville."
Weather permtting, they read out there for hours in the afternoon. (Linda recommends "Americanah," by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.) She entertains her book club on the porch, and keeps her hand in education.
"I tutor on Wednesday afternoons (during the school year) at West Junior High," she said, "so I haven't completely lost contact with it."
Bill, who exercises at Memorial Hospital Health Club, invites fellow gardeners to see the yard. They've also had the yard waste guy come back for a look.
The Mayers reserve traveling for fall and winter.
"When it gets hot, it would be nice to go somewhere cool," said Linda.
But they need to be there to water.
"So we go to the movies."
After you plant, water freely for a good two weeks, once it's started.
"We go to all the nurseries. There isn't a nursery around we haven't been to."
Consider planting close. "I like to plant close tohether so weeds don't germinate," said Linda.
Buy the best. "Every year, we get the Missouri Botanical Garden-endorsed compost from St. Louis Compost Company. I use it as mulch. I don't fertilize anything in the ground."
"We were blessed with good soil to start with," said Bill, "from the people who built the house."


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Launch of FINRA's first advertising campaign to help educate investors
An Important Message from Mary Schapiro, NASD Chairman and CEO
Today, FINRA announced the launch of its first national advertising campaign to help educate investors.
The ad campaign is aimed directly at baby boomers—and uses television, radio, print and online advertisements to drive this audience to the many financial tools and educational resources available at www.finra.org. With a record number of Americans retiring over the next quarter century, we believe it is crucial to reach them now, as they approach retirement.
Research commissioned by FINRA shows that baby boomers, in particular, feel anxious about their lack of investing knowledge and are eager to better understand their investment options. The overall goal of the campaign is to ease that anxiety—and raise FINRA's profile among baby boomers as a trustworthy source of comprehensive and unbiased information on saving and investing.
Raising awareness of FINRA's efforts also serves the dual purpose of boosting investor trust in the integrity of the markets and the securities industry. As the principal non-governmental regulator of securities firms in the United States—and as stewards of this country's largest investor education foundation—we have a special obligation to provide the public with the education and tools they need to become successful investors.
Combined with FINRA's other recent initiatives focused on baby boomers—including regulatory actions, sweeps and guidance for firms—the launch of this advertising campaign serves to underscore not just our commitment to protecting and informing senior investors, but the industry's, as well.
You can learn more about the campaign—and see the ads—by visiting www.finra.org/learnmore. And in support of our mutual goal of a more informed investing public, please know that we continue to make FINRA's investor education resources and tools available to member firms at no cost. For more information, please contact our Office of Investor Education.


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Moroccan Almond, Honey and Argan Oil Spread (Amlou) Recipe
The treat of my childhood: peanut butter and jelly Moroccan-style called Amlou. The original spread is made with Argan oil, an insanely expensive and insanely delicious oil, from a tree called argan growing only in Morocco (you can find it online, complete with the somewhat scatological trivia its cultivation is...
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Sephardi food at its best and most fragrant. Straight from the Moroccan kitchen of my childhood. Ridiculously simple ingredients and hardly any labor. I have included several variations to make it a full one-pot dish, but you can choose to go without and make this a wonderful all-vegetable main course...
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I whipped up this salad this past Shabbos, that's right, on Shabbos, for my husband and I, as I was hatching a meal spartan enough (and of course delicious enough!) to atone for some of the magnificent meals we indulged in the whole Pessach week (don't get me wrong: No...
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Matbukha (Salade Cuite) is one of our Moroccan favorite dishes, a sort of comfort food for expats and honorary Sephardis alike: See how they mop that sauce with their bread! My Matbukha version has roasted garlic in it, for a an easily added wonderful layer of flavor. Shakshuka: Please scroll...
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I bet you thought hummus comes in pint containers and no other way. That's how ubiquitous commercial hummus has become—a marked improvement over many mediocre commercial offerings, but commercial nonetheless. But wait till you see (a) how simple it is to whip up and (b) how many hats it wears,...
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Well-deserved Living Now award for Suzanne Landry and her beautiful new Cookbook, The Passionate Vegetable! A book writer after my own heart, Suzanne goes well beyond the recipes, and lets the reader get a full view of the philosophy that informs all her cooking. Her approach is empowering, her language...
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I love tilapia fillets, versatile, widely available and inexpensive. I always use the large ones (7 to 9 ounces), they never let me down or go to pieces on me during the cooking process. I serve it quite often when my husband and I spend shabbos alone, and want to...
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I believe I couldn't live without lentil soup. I love lentils, in any shape or form. This Moroccan Lentil Soup, and my Indian Red Lentil Soup, are among my favorite. This Moroccan Lentil Soup is indelibly engraved in my memory as part of my childhood, and its name alone conjures up...
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Mayor KJ tells Seattle 'don't celebrate too early'
Tuesday - 1/22/2013, 11:32pm EST
By ANTONIO GONZALEZ
AP Sports Writer
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson had a stern warning for Seattle SuperSonics fans who are excited about the prospect of the NBA returning to the Puget Sound next season.
"Don't celebrate too early," he said.
In front of a cheering City Hall crowd filled with fans and public officials Tuesday, Johnson introduced the first part of his four-step plan to keep the Sacramento Kings in California's capital city.
The three-time NBA All-Star guard turned mayor said he has secured 20 investors who have pledged at least $1 million each to be part of a local group to buy the franchise. Johnson said the major partners he hopes will anchor the last-ditch deal to keep the Kings from moving to Seattle will be revealed as soon as this week.
A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press that billionaire Ron Burkle and 24 Hour Fitness founder Mark Mastrov are in "serious talks" to collaborate on Sacramento's bid, which would include a plan for a new downtown arena. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no agreement has been reached.
Burkle, a Southern California businessman and co-owner of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins, expressed interests in buying the Kings two years ago. Mastrov was among the final bidders for the Golden State Warriors before Joe Lacob and Peter Guber bought the team for an NBA-record $450 million in 2010.
Offering more hope than substance so far, Johnson remained confident he can save Sacramento's only professional team from relocation again.
"We've been here before," Johnson said. "Our backs have been against the wall. They told us it wasn't going to happen. But each and every step along the way, as long as there is time on the clock, our community always finds a way to stand up for itself."
Unlike the last two years, Sacramento is up against a group that already has signed agreements to acquire the Kings and build a new arena for the franchise.
The mayor's announcement came a day after the Maloof family announced a deal to sell the Kings to a Seattle group that includes investor Chris Hansen and Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer. The signed purchase agreement is still pending a vote by the NBA Board of Governors.
The group will buy 65 percent of the franchise, which has a total valuation of $525 million, and move the team to Seattle and restore the SuperSonics name, another person familiar with the decision said earlier this week. That means the group will pay a little more than $340 million.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is waiting to be approved. Hansen's group also is hoping to buy out other minority investors.
The main stipulation Johnson is counting on is that the Maloofs are still allowed to receive other offers until the league approves the sale, which the mayor expects to take until at least April, when owners meet in New York. The deadline for teams to file for relocation for next season is March 1, though that has been extended the last two years for the Kings.
Johnson said he has spoken with more than one heavy-hitting investor to back the plan and produce a "fair and competitive offer." He also said prominent Sacramento-area lawyers have offered to work pro bono for the city's cause.
"I just say to the fans in Seattle: be cautiously optimistic. Be smart. But this isn't about our city against their city, or one mayor against another mayor," Johnson said. "We have something that's ours and we want to keep it, and we're going to do everything we can to make Sacramento the final resting place of the Sacramento Kings."
The final three phases of the mayor's "Playing to Win" plan are finding the major financers to compete with the Seattle group's offer, demonstrating the city's commitment to a new downtown arena and showing the strength of the Sacramento market. None of those crucial pieces have been announced.
Some of the 20 proposed minority investors, two of whom Johnson said chose to remain anonymous, stood next to the mayor and spoke about why they agreed to non-binding pledges.
The group includes developer David Taylor, who backed a plan to build a $391 million arena in downtown Sacramento before the deal collapsed last year; Phil Oates, a developer and the son of Sacramento-area real estate pioneer Marvin "Buzz" Oates; and Kevin Nagle, a business executive and co-owner of the Town Center who helped increase Sacramento sponsorship and season-ticket sales when the Kings explored a move to Anaheim two years ago.


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A real oasis of calm after Gijon city, yet right on the edge of it. It is steep and hilly however, so a bit of work to get up to the top (around 40m vertically I think...
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A real oasis of calm after Gijon city, yet right on the edge of it. It is steep and hilly however, so a bit of work to get up to the top (around 40m vertically I think). Excellent views from the top. Probably best to just meander around for an hour or so as an escape from the city (it's...
Lovely walk to the top and fantastic views. There is a skateboard park at the bottom. Nice way to spend an hour or two.
After walking in the historic city center, this is where to go next. Open park (also for dogs) to wander around and enjoy the endless views to the sea.
We walked around here on a cold and wet day in November. The charm might have been lost on us, as we certainly couldn't see much of the views. There was a lot of very fresh air, but I think that this is somewhere best seen in the summer or better weather. The sculpture doesn't look at its best in...
We did a trip to Gijon just for the day and went to the Cerro as a starting point. The walks are lovely, there are lots of little restaurants and we ended at the Play San Lorenzo. We parked a little away, at the Plaza de Europa and loved walking through the town.
Great for a typical park walk (though up a pretty steep hill!) and gives great views of both sides of the city of Gijón; to the east, sunny beaches and bustling shopping areas, and to the west, the cold industrial harbour, which in its own way is quite appealing. However, the epic cliff-edge is also interrupted by that strange sculpture...
This can be a nice little walk, you can see remains of the old fort (nothing spectacular) and the new statue.
If you want to spend some time walking, taking in fresh air from the sea, this is it.
Good afternoon walk with views out to sea. Shame about the port
From inside Eduardo Chillida´s monumental sculpture 'Praise of the horizon' you can feel the sound of the sea and have a unique view of Gijón´s surroundings. Don´t miss it!
We walked through the park with our grandmother and young daughter. Both were able to navigate the hilly terrain ok. There is a big Ship play set for kids on the south side and some open green areas to run in all around. At the very top of the headland is the old artillery bunkers which were kind of interesting...
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Turkey's parliament triggered a storm of protest at home and abroad last week after it approved restrictions to the Internet, with opponents saying they were an attempt by Erdogan to stifle dissent.
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The location of Sunset Reef Villa is truly stunning having panoramic sea views and fabulous sunsets. With the beach just 150 metres away it is great for all the family to take an early morning swim then stroll back to the villa and relax around your private swimming pool.
Sunset Reef Villa is a private detached villa with maid service giving you more time to relax and enjoy your holiday. The villa has 4 en suite air-conditioned bedrooms and an air-conditioned TV room with two sofa double bed. The gazebo offers alfresco dinning for 10 people in comfort whilst listening to the sounds of the Caribbean sea.
We include an airport meet and greet service and car hire can be arranged at competitive rates.
Read what our customers have to say.
• Testimonial: 1
Thank you for making our stay and Wedding so perfect, and special thanks to Katy Ann, you are a treasure.
Suzy & Nick Jones, Kent, UK.
• Testimonial: 2
Had a fantastic stay thanks. Really enjoyed the pool and the view, especially at Sunset!
Rebecca Davidson, UK
• Testimonial: 3
Great LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION, lovely views and perfect for a family holiday we'll definitely be back.
Island tours & activities: Registered Operators available on the Island; Rain Forest, Water Falls, Bird Watching, Sailing, Glass bottom Boat Trips, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Horse riding, 2 golf courses, Deep Sea Fishing.
We have hosted a number of weddings at the villa where it is popular to get married on the and stroll back to the villa for your wedding reception party. The villa can accommoadte up to 50 guests for a formal wedding in a great location and very affordable prices.
We have published an article on getting married in Tobago and can send you a copy to help with your wedding planning and some local costings?
Please contact us for more detailed information?
The Key Benefits when booking with us are;
Here is a summary of the benefits you will receive.
1) Luxury comfortable villa accommodation.
Making a relaxing holiday.
2) Great sea views and sunsets.
Fabulous location.
3) Own private swimming pool.
Your own private space.
4) Close to a great beach.
Only 150 metres to the villa.
5) Competitively priced.
Saving you money.
6) Maid, gardening and pool Services
Giving you more time to relax.
7) Welcoming Service.
Peace of mind.
8) Good Restaurants near by.
9) Tobago is a great place to visit with lots to do
Memorable stay
10) Spacious own grounds.
Not on top of each other.
Luxury Private Villa Accommodation for 12 people: 'Sunset Reef Villa Tobago is a relaxing and enjoyable place for your holiday in one of the Best Locations in the World.'
'Shear Luxury Accommodation, in your own grounds with private swimming pool, great rates giving home from home competitive
Here's why:
Sunset Reef Villa is located just 150 metres from the spectacular Grafton beach, panoramic sea views and fabulous sunsets. Spacious home from home accommodation sleeping up to 12 people in luxury and with your own private swimming pool.
We look forward to taking your booking and welcoming you to Sunset Reef Villa Tobago - soon.
Villa Owner Manager
I am very proud to own this fabulous villa Sunset Reef Tobago and welcomed guests from all over the world to relax this stunning location and enjoy their stay.
I live in the UK but travel to Tobago 2 /3 times a year and more if I can fit it in. I am a consultant engineer have completed and still working on projects around the world, but welcome the opportunity to visit Sunset Reef Tobago.
Clive Peterson purchased this villa in 2004
I have support staff that have worked with me for what is an enjoyable journey looking after our guests. Katy Ann our house keeper and cook, Gus our local manager, Froggy our pool cleaner, Shawn our gardener all working at the villa for many years and without them this couldn't happen!
Here are the Villa Features and Benefits to you our guests
1) Luxury comfortable accommodation
Relaxing holiday
2) Great Sea views and Sunsets
Fabulous Location
3) Own Private Swimming Pool
Your own space for fun
4) Close to a Great Beach
Only 150 meters from the Villa
5) Competitively Priced
Saving Money
6) Maid, Gardening and Pool Services
Relaxing Holiday
7) Welcoming Airport Service
Peace of Mind
8) Good Restaurants near by
No Requirement of a Car
9) Tobago is a Great Place with Nice People
Comfortable Surroundings
10) Spacious Villa and Own Grounds
Not on top of Each Other
"Best Vacation in Tobago"
Stayed at Sunset Reef Villa with my family for 4 days in april 2014 which turned out to be the best vacation yet in Tobago. The best thing about the villa is the location as it's situated just above one of the most beautiful beaches in Tobago. I am actually going to book this villa for the 2014 Summer Vacation again as there it's second to none. Thanks Clive (Owner) and Gus (Manager) for a great stay, we look forward to another visit soon.
Sunset Villa's location surpassed my expectations. Its close proximity (walking distance ) to the ocean, minutes drive to everything, combined with its spacious layout makes this villa, one of my best vacation rentals. Katy Ann (housekeeper) went above and beyond to make us feel, not only comfortable, but well taken care of. I will definitely be back next year.
The perfect venue for a family retreat. The house is suffciently equipped,with all the holiday luxuries. the pool was cleaned frequenty, the house has all the safety and security features.
A perfect view of the ocean and staff service was exceptional.
We were pleased. The bedrooms are bright and airy. The pool was pleasantly shaded and perfect for kids to play in. Nice dining space both indoors and out. The location is great if you have a car but probably wouldn't work if you didn't.
A party of 10 stayed at the villa, everything we needed was provided although we were told we had to buy our own tp when it ran out, which we did. We were provided with fresh star fruit from the tree outside, stay dogs liked the place too and visited us regularly. We enjoyed the pool and beach options as well as the daily cleaning service. A/C was appreciated as well as the sea breezes. We would stay here again, but bring our own snorkeling equipment as the house equipment isn't enough for two.
We just got back from a week in Tobago staying at Sunset Reef Villa, and had a really lovely holdiay. The house is exactly as it looks in the photos and the location was perfect. It is a very easy 2 minute walk to one of the nicest beaches on the island, and although you need car to explore further, nothing was very far away. The villa has a lovely pool area and patio where we ate all of our meals, overlooking the sea and hearing the sound of the waves.
The house is very comfortable, has everything that you need and would expect in a holiday home. The house, yard and pool were very clean and well looked after, and the housekeeper Katy Ann cooked several delicious local meals for us.
The house was perfect for us, (we were 7 adults) the rooms though not huge were comfortable, with 3 of the 4 bedrooms having lovely views over the sea or pool area, and each room has it's own bathroom.
My only negative comments would be that a dishwasher in the kitchen would have been a nice luxury, and a few light weight balnkets for the beds would have come in handy. I would have no hesitation in recommending this holiday home and would certainly use it again on future trips to Tobago. Give it try you will not be disappointed.
Sunset Reef Villa on Gafton beach has to be the best location in Tobago for a carribean holiday, the fantastic views, the sea lapping on the shore, the fantastic sunsets are only a few things to mention. The four bedroom villa is excellent for any one considering a carribean wedding it is in its own grounds with paoramic views i would reccommend Sunset Reef to anyone, myself and family cannot wait to go back.
Thank you to the management for looking after us and Clive and Jane for sharing with us their part of paradise.
Sunset Reef Villa is located in one of the best area's of Tobago on the Caribbean side of Island, just 20 minutes from the airport on the Grafton road, Black Rock.
Location, location, location!!! Sunset reef villa is just 150 metres from the Grafton beach, Stonehaven Bay. Luxury accommodation with panoramic sea views, fantastic sunsets, your own private swimming pool, sleeping 11 people in comfort and close to all the Best restaurants and beach bars.
It can be viewed on Google Earth free download on co-ordinates 11 - 12' - 13.00' N & 60 - 47' - 03.30' W.
Other Activities: Fantastic Bird Watching.
Golf: Tobago has two very good and challenging 18 hole Golf Coures, The Mount Urvine is just five minutes drive away and the Hilton 10 minutes drive.
The hiring of all golf equipment is available at both course, including Caddy Carts.
Don't forget to take your camera with you to capture the Stunning Sea Views from Golf Course Tee's.
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|Minimum Price
|Additional Nights
|Weekend Night
|Monthly *
|Event Price
Low Season
1 May 2015 - 30 Nov 2015
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
High Season
1 Dec 2015 - 19 Dec 2015
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
Christmas & New Year
20 Dec - 4 Jan
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
High Season
5 Jan 2016 - 30 Apr 2016
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
|No additional mandatory fees
For Tobago Carnival and Easter rates, please contact the owners on email;
* Approximate monthly price. Actual pricing will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (GBP), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.
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