Former “Stone Terrace” chef Walter Hinds has opened his own restaurant at the former”Tage” location in Cruz Bay. After a “Soft” opening last month to practice a bit the restaurant is scheduled for a formal opening inOctober. Walter’s plans are for fresh and simple menu items that reflect a Caribbean influence but with an urban twist. I have tried […]
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Read the latest ruling on the VI Property Tax dispute in the Daily News at:
http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/index.pl/article_home?id=17628723
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One of a Kind! This large, 1.32 acre lot adjoins national park land with 270 feet of waterfront on pristine Reef Bay. Easterly trade winds, a vest pocket beach and sweeping views of St. John’s tranquil south shore and south to St. Croix. Because of it’s large size and adjoining park land on the south this […]
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Here is a shot of the buildings situated on the beachfront, taken from Mary Holter Road.
And this one further away but overlooking the entire project, taken from the northeast side of Maria Bluff.
It is nice to see walls going up after such a long time.
Karye
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Most property owners have recently received property tax bills for 2006 and many are upset by the large increases. All properties were supposed to be revalued last year and the mil rate was changed by the VI Legislature. The new mil rates are:
Land .004946
Residential .003770
Commercial .007110
Fractional .014070
If you disagree with the new valuation of your […]
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Dolphin Market has teamed up with the Friends of the VI National Park and the Elizabeth Haub Foundation to “go green” in an effort to reduce the number of disposable plastic grocery bags used by the community.
The handsome, heavy duty bags are free, and feature the beautiful photographs of Steve Simenson. Each time you […]
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New to the St. John MLS is a 20 acre parcel at Estate Zootenvaal, located just east of Coral Bay and above beautiful Bork Creek which is part of Hurricane Hole. A perfect use for this property is a subdivision with perhaps 8 estate size lots with either private vacation homes or small village of rental villas. […]
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The Tax Assessor’s office has started to mail out the 2006 property tax bills reflecting the updated values. Visit this link to read today’s article in the Daily News.
http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/index.pl/article_home?id=17628223
Here is another site to visit which has a running history of the situation as well as periodic updates.
http://www.coralbaycommunitycouncil.org/property-tax-info.htm
For additional information, or if you have questions call […]
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This colorful cascade of color decorates my driveway and gives pleasure every day. It is very unusual for bouganvilla to grow down a wall like this. These plants were trained when they were young and supple. A string weighted with a rock hanging over the wall trained the branches to bend downward. The neighbors laughed at […]
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