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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Inside an Ultra-Modern Las Vegas Home That Turns the Harsh Desert into a True Oasis
Just outside Las Vegas's city center, in the affluent, master-planned suburb of Summerlin, you'll find a contemporary residence that forgoes the typically glitzy OTT aesthetic of the Strip in favor of a crisp linearity and industrial finishes. Designed by Faulkner Architects, the house's block-like forms and concrete construction take their design cues from the Brutalist aesthetic. Making sure that the residence could withstand the area's extreme weather variations was a priority: Winters bring strong winds and cold, dry days, while summers are intensely hot with monsoon rainstorms that add humidity. To this end, the architects worked to emphasize durability and protection from the sun and wind. More from Robb Report Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi List Their English Countryside Estate for $30 Million 'The A-Team' Producer's Former SoCal Estate Lists for $20 Million This $65 Million Florida Mansion Has Both Indoor and Outdoor Pools A narrow opening serves as the entry point, leading into a passage that's open to the sky and lined with a wall of native plantings. Interior spaces courtesy of Concept Lighting Lab are warmer than the exterior might suggest. The large, open kitchen is done up with pale wood cabinetry and sports an extra-long white marble island with seating for six or more, and in the adjoining living room, a bulbous fireplace and wood-clad ceiling bring in organic forms and materials, while a disappearing wall of glass opens the room completely to the desert landscape. Bedrooms are found upstairs, with windows covered in perforated steel panels that both provide privacy and filter harsh sunlight. The centerpiece of the estate is the dramatic, elevated pool from which you can see the Las Vegas Strip to the east and Red Rock Canyon to the west. A spacious patio offers plenty of room for alfresco dining and lounging around a built-in fire pit—there are other fire-warmed areas tucked away within concrete nooks— and, on the south side of the home, perforated steel mesh wraps around a terrace that cantilevers over the garage and driveway below. Summerlin, about 10 miles west of the Strip, has become a hotbed for design-forward abodes. Back in 2016, the illusionist David Copperfield shelled out $17.5 million for a 31,000-square-foot showpiece—at that point the most expensive residence ever sold in Las Vegas—and earlier this year, at the ultra-exclusive Summit Club, a 5,000-square-foot penthouse with a jetted lap pool on the terrace hit the market for $25 of Robb Report The 10 Priciest Neighborhoods in America (And How They Got to Be That Way) In Pictures: Most Expensive Properties Click here to read the full article.
Globe and Mail
22-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Toll Brothers Announces Opening of Raven Crest Community in Summerlin's Kestrel Commons Village in Las Vegas, Nevada
LAS VEGAS, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation's leading builder of luxury homes, today announced the grand opening of Raven Crest, a new community of luxury townhomes in Summerlin's Kestrel Commons village in Las Vegas. Three new model homes are now open for tours at 11545 Hillrise Avenue in Las Vegas. Raven Crest features stunning architecture and spacious, modern floor plans, offering exceptional options such as multigenerational living suites and elevators. The community boasts six spacious, three- and four-story home designs up to 2,640 square feet, complete with entry courtyards, covered patios, and fourth-level rooftop terraces in select designs. Each home includes an attached two-car garage. 'We are excited for home shoppers to tour the three new stunning models at our Raven Crest community in Summerlin,' said Janet Love, Division President of Toll Brothers in Las Vegas. 'This community offers luxurious townhome living with unparalleled amenities and design options, providing residents with a vibrant lifestyle rich with recreation and opportunities to explore.' In addition to the Summerlin master plan amenities, residents of Raven Crest will enjoy a private community pool, parks, and walking trails, enhancing the community's appeal for active lifestyles. The newly opened private pool area is designed as a relaxing oasis, perfect for unwinding and socializing with neighbors. Toll Brothers customers will experience one-stop shopping at the state-of-the-art Toll Brothers Design Studio where customers can choose from a wide array of selections to personalize their dream home with the assistance of a Toll Brothers professional Design Consultant. Quick move-in homes with Designer Appointed Features are also available in the Raven Crest community, with move-in dates as early as August 2025. Homes at Raven Crest are priced from the mid-$600,000s. For more information on Raven Crest, prospective customers are invited to call (855) 700-8655 or visit About Toll Brothers Toll Brothers, Inc., a Fortune 500 Company, is the nation's leading builder of luxury homes. The Company was founded 58 years ago in 1967 and became a public company in 1986. Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'TOL.' The Company serves first-time, move-up, empty-nester, active-adult, and second-home buyers, as well as urban and suburban renters. Toll Brothers builds in over 60 markets in 24 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington, as well as in the District of Columbia. The Company operates its own architectural, engineering, mortgage, title, land development, smart home technology, and landscape subsidiaries. The Company also develops master-planned and golf course communities as well as operates its own lumber distribution, house component assembly, and manufacturing operations. Toll Brothers has been one of Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Companies™ for 10+ years in a row, and in 2024 the Company's Chairman and CEO Douglas C. Yearley, Jr. was named one of 25 Top CEOs by Barron's magazine. Toll Brothers has also been named Builder of the Year by Builder magazine and is the first two-time recipient of Builder of the Year from Professional Builder magazine. For more information visit From Fortune, ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Where to eat: 10 essential restaurants in Fort Pierce include 12A Buoy, Pineapple Joe's
When in Fort Pierce, eat as the locals do. Bucket-list restaurants in Fort Pierce are legendary and beloved, whether it be for the food or for the views — or for both. They can be found on the beach by the Atlantic Ocean, on the water by the Indian River Lagoon or downtown. When you think of Fort Pierce, you think of these restaurants. The city has too many must-visit restaurants to include them all, so TCPalm plans to make more lists. If you have a restaurant that should be included in the next list for Fort Pierce or any Treasure Coast city, email Here are 10 essential restaurants in Fort Pierce. Legendary restaurants: These 7 icons have stood the test of time on the Treasure Coast Where to eat: 10 essential restaurants in Vero Beach include Ocean Grill, Penny Hill Subs 12A Buoy has been a staple of Fisherman's Wharf since owners Katie James and Owen Hartley opened the small seafood restaurant in 2009. It's described as a rustic dive with exceptional eats, highlighting lunch and dinner options from its small kitchen on paper menus. Popular appetizers include lobster mac and cheese and hanging extra thick-cut black pepper and maple glaze bacon. Menu favorites include fresh catch fish, raw bar options, fried shrimp, Florida Black Angus burgers and homemade desserts. 22 Fisherman's Warf, Fort Pierce; 772-672-4524; Archie's Seabreeze started when a former guard shack from the World War II Navy base became a beer joint in 1947. Archie Hitchins was the first owner, but it was Archie Summerlin who added ice cream, sandwiches and the infamous burgers in 1966 that still are a menu mainstay. Summerlin ran the business until his death in 1988 at age 59. Patty McGee bought Archie's from Summerlin's sister in 1994. Its slogan remains the same: "no shoes, no shirt, no problem." 401 S. Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce; 772-460-3888; The late Dennis Horvath and his sister opened the original Captain's Galley Restaurant in 1984 across from the Fort Pierce City Marina and P.P. Cobb General Store. In 1987, Horvath moved and expanded the restaurant to the corner of Seaway and Indian River drives. He ran the eatery with his wife and three children until his death in 2014. Expect to wait for a table, especially for Sunday brunch. Get the Belgian waffle, but split it with someone to save room for more menu items. Order smaller portions of some plates, such as eggs Benedict and pigs in a blanket. 825 Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce; 772-466-8495; Chuck's Seafood Restaurant opened in Fort Pierce on the Indian River Lagoon in 1961 on the Indian River Lagoon. Chuck and Elodie Tabor opened the restaurant using the 'Old Florida' recipes they developed in the 1940s for its famous fried shrimp. Peter Angelos took over in 1984 and ran it with his daughters, Georgette and Nicola — until they became owners when he retired in 2021. The Angelos sisters added weekend brunch and started selling bags of 'Chuck's Famous Seafood Breading' and Mason jars of 'Crazy Nick's Calypso Sauce,' the restaurant's house cocktail sauce and house tartar sauce. They also expanded the outdoor seating area and added live music. 822 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce; 772-461-9484; Dale's Bar-B-Q, known as Dale's BBQ South, was founded by Dale Ernsberger Jr. in 1962. Andrew Sparks took over ownership in 2020 from Daniel Kinser, according to state records. It's not affiliated with the former Dale's BBQ West on Okeechobee Road, which rebranded to become Moonswiners Bar-B-Q in 2014. Dale's BBQ South is known for its sweet tea, onion chips, coleslaw, barbecue sandwiches — beef or pork — and homemade sauces. 3362 S. U.S. 1, Fort Pierce; 772-461-0052; Hurricane Grill & Wings is a national chain that started on Fort Pierce's South Beach in 1995. The Seaway Drive original was called Chris' Hurricane Bar and Grill after founder Chris Russo, who was only 22. Known for its chicken wings and cold beer, that spot is still one of eight Hurricane restaurants in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. Since becoming a franchise, the restaurant has expanded to 40 locations in the U.S., including 29 in Florida. The restaurant is famous for its jumbo wings and 35 flavors. Signature sauces include Roasted Garlic Inferno for serious heat, Coco Loco with heat from habanero and cool from coconut, Gold Rush with spicy honey mustard, Cyclone with sweet and spicy chili sauce, and Kogi Secret Weapon with sweet garlic soy sauce. 2017 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce; 772-467-9464; Little Jim Bait & Tackle in Fort Pierce, known as Little Jim's, was built in 1942 and originally served as a Navy guard shack and barrier island checkpoint during World War II. When the Navy left in 1944, it gave the city the land, the shack and the wooden bridge. What started out early as a bait shop grew into the popular live music hangout Little Jim's is today. Menu highlights include the pimento cheese spread and house-made classic onion dip with chips for an appetizer, as well as its tacos, pizzas, sandwiches and smash burger. It also serves breakfast from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 601 N. Causeway, Fort Pierce; 772-468-2503; Joseph Robert "Joe Bob" Clemenzi opened Pineapple Joe's Grill & Raw Bar and ran the restaurant for decades with his wife, Mabel, before his passing in 2021. The large dining area with walls lined by pecky cypress wood panels features a clawfoot tub near a pool table topped with a Budweiser chandelier. Its menu includes raw bar options and items from the grill: burgers, hot dogs, chicken breast sandwiches, shrimp, oysters and clam platters. Highlights include the conch fritters, served with its secret sweet and tangy calypso sauce, and the signature pineapple fritters, which are slightly sweet, doughnut hole-like balls. Save room to try the freshly made Key lime pie for dessert. 6297 N. U.S. 1, Fort Pierce; 772-465-6930; All things food: Roundups of the latest reviews, inspections, new and best restaurants The Pot Belli Deli has been a staple of downtown Fort Pierce since owner Lisa Spagnuolo opened the small diner inside the historic Arcade Building in 1989. It's open for breakfast and lunch with low menu prices. For breakfast, order two eggs, bacon or ham or sausage, grits or home fries, and a biscuit or toast for $10.50. It also has pancakes, Texas-style French toast and biscuits and gravy for less than $9. For lunch, order a jumbo hot dog with chili and cheese for less than $8 or the deli burger with lettuce and tomatoes for less than $9. All cold subs and hot subs are less than $10 each. 101 N. U.S. 1, Fort Pierce; 772-465-4888; Sharky's is the only restaurant on North Hutchinson Island. Its plaza was built in 1979, and the owners opened a sandwich shop called Mike's Giant Submarines, which became Sharky's in 1985. It's been owned by Cindy Rohn and her son, Derek, since 2010. It has a laidback, casual atmosphere where customers walk up to the counter to place their orders before they grab a table. It started out with just subs but grew to have an extensive menu with pizza, wings, salads and hamburgers. The subs are named after different sharks: the Great White is an Italian, the White Tip is ham and turkey, the Mako is roast beef and turkey and the Hammerhead is chicken Caesar. Derek Rohn created the Buffalo Soldier with fried chicken, diced and tossed in wing sauce, then topped with bacon and cheddar cheese and toasted. 1012 Shorewinds Drive, Fort Pierce; 772-466-2757; Laurie K. Blandford is TCPalm's entertainment reporter dedicated to finding the best things to do on the Treasure Coast. Email her at Sign up for her What To Do in 772 weekly newsletter at This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: 10 essential restaurants in Fort Pierce: Chuck's Seafood, Dale's BBQ
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
Burke County Sheriff searching for break-in suspect
MORGANTON, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Burke County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating a suspect involved in a recent breaking and entering incident at a construction site. Deputies responded to reports of a break-in at 2025 Joyner Way, Morganton, on April 23. Officers met with the property owner, who provided security footage of the suspect from April 22 at 8:27 p.m. It shows a sport utility vehicle entering the property's driveway and the driver briefly exiting to inspect the front gate before leaving the scene. The same vehicle returned on April 23 at approximately 12:13 a.m. The suspect exited the SUV, retrieved tools, dismantled the gate, and proceeded to enter the home through the garage, removing several items from inside. Interior surveillance footage provided a clear image of the suspect, who is described as a male in his early 40s, with brown hair, a trimmed mustache and a goatee. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a dark blue North Face hoodie and blue jeans. The suspect has been identified as Morris 'Grady' Summerlin. During the incident, Summerlin was driving a 2002 Burgundy Honda CR-V. He was last seen operating a 2002 Green Ford F-250 traveling 18N towards Caldwell County. Arrest warrants have been issued for Summerlin. The Burke County Sheriff's Office urges anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact the Sheriff's Office at 828-438-5500. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Press and Journal
24-04-2025
- Business
- Press and Journal
Controversial plans for Kintore hydrogen plant backed by council despite local protests
Plans to create one of Europe's largest hydrogen plants near Kintore have taken a step forward – despite calls for it to be thrown out. Statera Energy wants to build the massive 3GW Kintore Hydrogen project near Laylodge. Once constructed, it would be the largest site of its kind in the UK. It has been earmarked for land near the Kintore substation and a recently approved battery energy storage system. The site will produce green hydrogen at an electrolysis plant using surplus wind power generated from turbines and water from the River Don. Water from the river will also be used to cool equipment on the site and would later be returned back to the Don. Members of the Garioch area committee had called for the project to be scrapped last month over fears the Kintore area was becoming too industrialised. Historic Environment Scotland had also objected over fears it would harm the South Leylodge steading stone circle. The application went before a council meeting today. It will ultimately be decided by the Scottish Government, but the local authority's input will be a key consideration. Senior development manager for the Kintore project, William Summerlin, made a case for the hydrogen plant. He claimed the site would create 'significant employment and economic opportunities' for the north-east and Scotland. Mr Summerlin also said that more than 3,000 jobs could be created during the construction period with over 300 operational jobs on site and in the supply chain. 'Businesses up and down Aberdeenshire are standing ready to tender for this project,' he told the chamber. 'Fabrication yards in Aberdeen and throughout the Shire are well-positioned to become assembly yards for electrolyser equipment. 'Kintore makes use of abundant Scottish wind power converting it into a different energy carrier, hydrogen, transporting it via our existing and repurposed gas pipelines that lie underground already. 'The project can also enable offshore wind investment, sustaining the north-east as a global energy leader.' East Garioch councillor Glen Reid admitted he found the application 'extremely difficult'. However following the debate, he found himself backing the proposal. He explained: 'With safety removed as a concern that we can consider here, do the socio-economic benefits outweigh the negative impacts? It's a hard judgement call. 'But given the transition that the north-east of Scotland is facing, the constant reduction in jobs within the oil and gas sector, there needs to be a future provision of high-quality, well-paid jobs for local school leavers and residents.' However not everyone was convinced. Inverurie councillor Marion Ewenson welcomed the jobs and the 'fantastic figure' of carbon offset, but there was one hurdle she couldn't get over. 'It's still a site which would produce a hazardous substance on the doorstep of the residents of Laylodge and Kintore,' she said. East Garioch councillor Jim Gifford called for the application to be refused. He noted there was a need for a plant like this as it was a 'great opportunity' to use extra electricity from turbines. But, he was concerned about where the site is to be located and the effects it has on the people around it. 'Hydrogen technology is the way forward other than electric vehicles, hydrogen is a much better solution,' he said. 'The effect on the residents and the amenity on those who have been living there for many years is going to be substantial and I don't think that's something we should inflict on them if we have a choice.' Mr Gifford noted that those living in Laylodge already live alongside two substations, battery storage units, pylons and turbines. 'It's a real challenge for folk living there and they need some protection,' he claimed. Following a vote, the planning permission in principle was granted by 43 to 16, with one no vote recorded. Aberdeenshire Council will now issue a note to the Scottish Government, advising their decision to support the application. This is needed due to the objection received by Historic Environment Scotland. As for the proposal itself, planners will draw up more detailed planning application that will be submitted at a later date.
