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.com HILLSBORO BEACH NEWS Volume 3, Issue 1, Spring 2010 In the Spotlight: NICHOLAS DI TEMPORA Knighthood in the Order of Merit of the Italian NICHOLAS DI TEMPORA, a Republic is the highest recognition that can be conHillsboro Beach resident and Chairferred by the President of the Republic. The Order man of the Board of MAPEI Amerirewards merit in the fields of science, literature, arts, cas, was knighted in the Ordine al economics and public services as well as social, Merito della Repubblica Italiana philanthropic and humanitarian contributions. (the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic) durWith a tradition that dates back ing a ceremony to the 12th and 13th centuries, on January 3rd ". . . the highest recognition that the Order of Merit was reinstated at the Coral Gacan be conferred by the Presi- in 1951 by the Italian Parliament bles home of the and is divided into the following dent of the Republic." Consul General hierarchical degrees: "Cavaliere" of Italy, Marco (Knight), "Ufficiale" (Officer), Rocca. "Commendatore" (Commander), "Grande Ufficiale" (Grand OfMr. Di Tempora ficer), and "Cavaliere di Gran Croce" (Knight of was bestowed with the Italian honor the Grand Cross). of "Cavaliere Ufficiale" (Officer). Only in exceptional circumstances If you know of a Hillsboro Beach resident that can a person be knighted at the level deserves the "spotlight", contact us at info@hillsof "Cavaliere Ufficiale," surpassing borobeachnews.com or (561) 392-7875. the mandatory first level of "Cavaliere" (Knight). You're an ANGEL! WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK all of those that donated their time and resources to Beautiful Homes Realty's Second Annual Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. With your help, we were successful at ensuring that 22 local underprivileged children received presents under the tree during the 2009 holiday season. It was joyous to witness our office filled with clothing, bikes, shoes and toys. On December 12th all the presents were tagged and sent off to the parents of the children. If you're interested in adopting an "angel" next year, send us an email with "Angel Tree" in the title, and we'll notify you via email next holiday season. AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION In this issue . . . HILLSBORO BEACH NEWS Produced Quarterly by Beautiful Homes Realty, Inc. 135 E. Palmetto Park Road Boca Raton, FL 33432 Tel: 561 392 7875 Fax: 561 392 7876 Info@HillsboroBeachNews.com In the Spotlight ............................ 1 Angel Tree Program .................... 1 Boys' Towns of Italy..................... 2 Hillsboro Beach Listings.............. 2 The Capital Grille......................... 3 Recent Property Transactions...... 3 Featured Home............................. 4 8 Reasons to Buy.......................... 4 For worry-free transportation from Hillsboro Beach to the airports, call Coastal Limousine at (800) 488-5466 or visit CoastalCar.com. DID YOU KNOW? The Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society offers monthly tours of the Hillsboro lighthouse. For more information, visit HillsboroLighthouse. org or call (954) 942-2102. PAGE 1 SAVE THE DATE: Boys' Towns of Italy "Gran Ballo" THE BOYS' TOWNS OF ITALY Florida Committee is slated to hold their annual "Gran Ballo" on Friday, March 12th at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida. The honorable Marco Rocca, Consul General of Italy, will be honored as the "2010 Man of the Year" with the honorable Basilio Giordano, the Senatore of the Italian Republic as the Guest of Honor. The "2010 Celebrity of the Year" will be announced shortly. Mrs. Ann Marie Napolitano will be offering a wide arrange of wonderful gifts for the Silent Auction, which is a major part of the fund-raising for the event. The guests will dance the night away with the Dee Dee Wilde Band. Mr. Nick Di Tempora, of Hillsboro Beach, is the General Chairman of the event and encourages anyone traveling to Rome, Italy to make arrangements to visit the Boys' Town in Rome and meet the young citizens who today come from five continents and are given a "chance in life" in their democratic, self-governing communities. Boys' Towns is the oldest American charity overseas, founded 65 years ago. Information on purchasing tickets to the event, or placing an ad in the Journal can be obtained by calling (954) 785-7981. I'D LIKE TO THANK MY FANS Hillsboro Beach News is on Facebook! Become a fan of our page and stay up to date with us. SAVING TREES, ONE NEWSLETTER AT A TIME If you would prefer to receive this newsletter via email, please visit our website at HillsboroBeachNews.com. Marco Rocca, Consul General of Italy ~ Beautiful Homes Realty HILLSBORO BEACH LISTINGS ~ Mediterranea Residence #207.................................$1,995,000 Overlook Residence #315....................................$679,000 Residence #604....................................$479,000 Residence #706....................................$529,000 Water's Edge Residence #2.....................................$1,900,000 Residence #2/3..................................$4,300,000 Ocean Grande Residence #702.................................. $2,275,000 Residence #605.................................. $2,650,000 Residence #501.................................. $2,325,000 Residence $605.................................. $1,949,000 Residence #906.................................. $2,450,000 Residence #610..................... $5,000/M (Rental) Residence #211...................... $5,900/M (Rental) Home loan solutions from Bank of America t Competitive rates t A wide range of home financing solutions t Easy application process Contact me today: Randy Seltz Mortgage Loan Officer 561.706.3351 randy.seltz@bankofamerica.com http://mortgage.bankofamerica.com/randy.seltz Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender © 2009 Bank of America Corporation. Credit and collateral are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. This is not a commitment to lend. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. 00-62-0287D 04-2009 AR73004 PAGE 2 THE CAPITAL GRILLE in Boca Raton THE CAPITAL GRILLE, recently opened in Boca Raton, is nationally known for its dry-aged, handcarved beef selections and extensive, award-winning wine list, routinely recognized by Wine Spectator magazine, among many others. Alev Ersoy is the managing partner of The Capital Grille in Boca Raton. Ersoy oversees the daily operations of the 250-seat fine-dining restaurant, ensuring that every guest enjoys an exceptional experience. Ersoy credits his passion for food to his birthplace: Paris. Exposed to the culinary arts at a young age, one of his first jobs was working as a waiter in the then newly-opened EuroDisneyland restaurants, The Steakhouse and L.A. Bar & Grill. Prior to joining The Capital Grille, he served as a general manager of Dick & Harry’s, New American Cuisine, in Roswell, GA. Since then, he has spent nearly five years working his way up at The Capital Grille locations in Atlanta and Orlando. Ersoy credits The Capital Grille’s appeal to the restaurant’s high standards and continuous employee training. He shares his love of wine with the knowledgeable Capital Grille wait staff, who excel at making the restaurant’s comprehensive wine list accessible for guests. Ersoy works closely with the restaurant’s executive chef to prepare signature wine dinners and obtain rare vintages for members of The Capital Grille’s personal Wine Locker program, offered by annual lease. In addition, The Capital Grille received the American Culinary Federation’s “Achievement of Excellence Award.” The restaurant prides itself on its professional, Carmine Dicandia (Executive Chef), Gloria Hosh (Sales and Marketing Manager) and Alev Ersoy (Managing Partner) attentive service, in an atmosphere of relaxed elegance. Ersoy resides in Lake Worth, FL with his wife, Diana, and two sons, Nolan and Aiden. During his free time, he loves to go to the beach and explore national parks with his family. Ersoy also enjoys cooking at home with Diana, playing soccer with the kids, and is an avid wine collector. The Capital Grille is open for lunch Monday Thursday and dinner nightly. For reservations call (561) 368-1077. RECENT PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS in Hillsboro Beach PROPERTY UNIT Ocean Grande Beach & Marina 305 Ocean Grande Beach & Marina 302 900 Hillsboro Mile 3 1200 Hillsboro Mile 2302 1200 Hillsboro Mile 2101 1200 Hillsboro Mile 2304 Ocean Grande Beach & Marina 211 1200 Hillsboro Mile 2204 Hillsboro Ocean Club 607 Landmark 508 Shoreland Port De Mer 607A Landmark 202 Hillsboro Windsor 203 Port De Mer 501B Hillsboro Imperial 307E STATUS SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD LISTED PRICE $2,650,000 1,950,000 2,240,000 1,305,000 1,149,000 749,900 649,000 599,900 550,000 524,900 489,000 450,000 424,900 325,000 324,900 319,000 Call today for additional information on these transactions. The information contained herein was compiled using data from the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service and represents sales information for a limited selection of properties in Hillsboro Beach. This information is deemed reliable, but is not warranted. HAVEN ON EARTH We're currently collecting items for The Haven Home ... To Our Boys. The Haven is a group home for boys, located in Boca Raton. Items on the wish list are new, sealed toiletries, neutral colored towels, twin comforters, slippers, solid colored sweatshirts (no hoods), and gift cards (Office Depot, Target, Blockbuster, Borders, Dominos, Papa Johns). For a full list of requested items, please visit our website at HillsboroBeachNews.com. PAGE 3 FEATURED HOME: Ocean Grande Beach & Marina ~ Residence #605 NO EXPENSE WAS SPARED completing this over 3,500 square foot luxurious oceanfront condominium residence in Ocean Grande Beach & Marina. Providing the utmost in personal security and privacy, the keyed elevator ascends to the residence's impressive foyer where you're received by polished, inlaid marble floors. Through the double entry doors is a divine space filled with outstanding ocean views and interior accoutrements completely unsurpassed by any other condominium residence along the beaches. Crystal chandeliers sparkle in the brilliant sunlight that floods the interior of this home. Stylishly streamlined, the chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite counters, a wood-paneled Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, a Thermador Ceran range, Bosch dishwasher, KitchenAid built-in microwave and Thermador double convection ovens. Intricate paneling and inlaid walnut custom cabinetry adorns the library media center. Elegant leaded glass doors lead to the grandiose Master Suite that opens onto a private terrace overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. The spa-styled his and her baths feature an enormous jetted tub and separate shower, ready to envelop you in comfort and luxury. Each of the two guest bedrooms provide sweeping water views. Situated on one of the most pristine natural beachfronts in all of South Florida, Ocean Grande Beach & Marina is a stately address featuring just 63 residences. Ocean Grande offers many amenities, Ocean Grande Beach & Marina including full-time concierge, valet parking, hightech security, and infinity-edge pool, a fitness center, a billiards room, a business center, and a club room complete with catering kitchen. A private marina located across the street can accommodate yachts up to 70 feet in length. Experience for yourself how Ocean Grande Beach & Marina sets the standard for luxurious oceanfront living in Hillsboro Beach. Details: • O c e a n V i e w s a n d Intracoastal Views • Three Bedrooms, 4 1/2 Baths, 3,562 SF under air Anthony J. Albino • P r i c e d t o s e l l a t President~Broker $1,949,000 For more information, contact Anthony Albino of Beautiful Homes Realty, Inc. at (954) 480-6363. 8 Reasons to BUY PROPERTY NOW! 1. Interest rates are still at historic lows. HILLSBORO BEACH NEWS Produced Quarterly by Beautiful Homes Realty, Inc. 135 E. Palmetto Park Road Boca Raton, FL 33432 Tel: 561 392 7875 Fax: 561 392 7876 Info@HillsboroBeachNews.com 2. The government is willing to help. First-time buyers (defined as anyone who hasn't owned a primary residence in the last three years) are entitled to a maximum $8,000 tax credit - but you must act before April 30, 2010 and close by June 30, 2010. Current homeowners (defined as anyone who has lived in the same principal residence for any five-consecutive year period during the eightyear period that preceded the date the replacement home is purchased) are eligible for a maximum $6,500 tax credit. 3. Borrowers leverage their investment. If you put $10,000 in the stock market and it earns 10 percent, you've earned $1,000. If you put $10,000 down on a $100,000 home and its value increases 10 percent, you've earned $10,000. 4. Affordability is better than ever. 5. There is a large selection of inventory to choose from. 6. Foreclosure opportunities abound. 7. We wont be at the bottom of the market for long. 8. Buying incentives are plentiful