Steve Facella

So, what is art? Could it be this unusual instance of a bicycle that has had a tree grow around it? I don't know. I think this bike has seen better days but it's life isn't over. I also think that it looks kinda cool! How it got left here long enough for this to occur is a mystery to me.

Could there be some now grown child out there mourning the loss of this toy? Was it a tortured artist who placed it there with the intention of the tree growing around it? For that matter, How long did this take? Looks like quite a few years worth of growth.

All of these are good questions. A bit of background... I saw this scene at a home I showed. It was a foreclosure home that was going to auction. My customer did buy it at the auction.

I have no idea how long the property sat vacant but the power was on as well as the air conditioning.. That was nice. So many vacant house these days have been abandoned by everyone. They usually have leaky roofs, no power, and are missing things like the kitchen.

This one was completely intact!!! Imagine our surprise when we went inside to feel the cool air and no musty, moldy smell. All of the appliances were there and they all worked! It was two days till the auction and the house had just shown up on the auction site.. To say that my customer was excited would be an understatement.

I don't know the answers to most of the questions posed in this post. I do know that art, like a house is in the eye of the beholder. From the street this home looked like so many other left sitting there to waste away. From the inside it was a different story!

What do you think?

Recently I have been walking over the Lake Worth Bridge in the mornings. It is quite a bit cooler at this time of day and very peaceful. This morning the water was like glass.

The morning brings fishermen, runners, bicyclists, and other walkers out to get the juices flowing. get a head start on the day or to just relax in the gorgeous South FLorida breeze.

It doesn't hurt that I could use the exercise. Most of my day is spent sitting in a car or behind a desk. I feel better and my dog Spanky loves it too.

I have been working on several transactions including a couple of short sales that have been very very difficult. One of the short sales has been in the works for 6 months with no end in sight! All of it is very stressful.

We all could use more exercise plus peace and quiet in our noisy, hurried, stressed out lives. I hope everyone who sees this enjoys the photo. It was taken on my phone. Not bad for a multitasking device!

The City of Lake Worth will dedicate the newly renovated recreation facilities at its Howard Park site on Thursday, Aug.20th at 10:00am. The tennis and basketball courts have been completely restored along with new lighting on the courts. Funding for the park improvements were provided by a Florida Recreation Development Assistance Grant (FRDAP) awarded to the city in 2007. All residents are invited to attend the ceremony. Howard Park is located directly behind the Osborne Community Center at 1699 Wingfield Street. For further information please call Lake Worth Recreation Department (561) 533-7363.

I heard something the other day that bears repeating.

There will be a NEIGHBORHOOD "SUMMER FUN!" program with the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office in Lake Worth. Additional Support is provided by: The Palm Beach County's Sheriff's Office along with the Lake Worth Community Redevelopment Agency and the City of Lake Worth.

They will be hosting a day of "Summer Fun" with the community. This fun filled day for the citizens of Lake Worth will allow residents to meet and interact with their local law enforcement reprsentatives along with their neighbors. A Visit from the PBSO K-9 Unit, The PBSO S.W.A.T. Truck (the Hulk),LW Fire Rescue, and PBSO Marine Unit. Bounce House and Many ther Guests

The event occurs on AUGUST 15TH from 10am to 2pm on the 200 Block of North "B" Street, Lake Worth. FREE Hot Dogs & Sodas (NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED) will be served and a free raffle will be held for attendees. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is Committed to our Youth!

The 4th Of July has come and gone and what a day it was! It dawned hot and sunny ans stayed that way! Local events began at 11am with the Neighborhood Raft Regatta.

Everyone had lots of fun, and some got pretty wet.

As you can see, there was a great turnout. Everyone in attendace had great time.

Lake Worth is a great small town in the midst of one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. It is full of eclectic fun people with a wonderful live and let live atmosphere.

The day continued with a big festival in Bryant Park, Lots of vendors, food, music and fun!

AS you can see, This little one was enjoyng the day!

Come on down as see us here in the sunny south!