Steve Facella

Hey folks. Last week there were all kinds of reports of widespread power outages in the northeast. After a big snow and ice storm brought down trees and power lines all over the place. Millions of folks were without power and some may still be!

I live in sunny Florida and have similar tales of woe but mine involve hurricanes. Same kind of destruction but a different cause. Still terrible to live through.

The next pic is one from my home after Hurricane Charley. It was a real trying time for me. Not only was there the debris to deal with, but the power was out for over a week.

This is just one example of the junk that we has to take to the curb. Most of this tree junk is oak. We didn't have any oak trees in our yard. Anyway, Generators... Long time to get to the point.

I wanted one so badly right then but you couldn't find one for love or money... We had to deal with terrible humidity after that storm. The sky looked great but it was muggy!!!

For us, a whole house generator would have been a must. Since everything was electric in that house. The Air Conditioner being high on the list for wants at the time... the fridge was next on that list. The rest of the home didn't require such a large generator.

For those affected by the current snow storms, the need is a bit different but still great! Most of the heat sources up there are fueled by gas, oil, or some other fossil fuel. Not as much a need for electricity for your health but still necessary for your sanity.

Any way you look at it, living for even a short time without electricity is tough for most of us today. We are so used to all of our creature comforts and electronic distractions that even half an hour without can be painful. These devices can be a real life saver but they are quite costly.

At five to ten thousand dollars to buy and install, the cost can seem prohibitive. They also require regular maintenance to be effective in that emergency. During the hurricane storm seasons of 04 and 05, the power went out but the natural gas still flowed all over South Florida. If you were fortunate enough to have one of these beasts... you were still cool and comfortable!

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls! Fall Weather has finally returned to Lake Worth and South Florida. The last few days haven't been as hot or humid as they were last month and the nights have been even better! If you live here, you know what I mean. If you don't, pack your bags and come on down.

I stepped outside to snap this picture. The sky is so blue today and the clouds are white and fluffy. There is a wonderful breeze and everyone is happy about it. All of the shops and restaurants on Lake and Lucerne Avenues are bustling too.

Soon, the local social calendar will be brimming with fall and winter festivals. The downtown Cultural Alliance has taken over the popular Evening on the Avenues every 1st and 3rd Friday with live music in the cultural plaza. All of the area businesses stay open late so those attending can to stroll thru.

At the end of October is the annual Halloween Street Scene and Parade – Lake Worth on the 28th. Good clean fun for all of the gouls in your life. Early December brings the Christmas parade and in February comes the magnifiucent Lake Worth Street Painting Festival.

If you are looking for a vacation home, primary residence, annual rental or a seasonal rental. Call or stop in today... The Pier Group and Steve Facella are here to help you find that special place!

Looks like things are really shaping up on the Snook Islands Natural Area. As you can see from then picture at the right, the ramp from the stationary part of the pier is now installed. The floating sections are being installed.

This next pic shows the floating sections. I walk by this every morning when I exercise. It has bee fun and interesting to watch it take shape of the last several months. It is yet another great addition to land and sea scape's that make up Lake Worth!

My office is only a few blocks away from this project. As I sit here and write this post, I can hear the sound of the machinery pounding the long concrete pilings into the riverbed. I love the sound of progress!

Some new pics for you all to see. Things are moving along nicely!!

I can't wait to walk out onto that pier the first time. I persanllay don't have the patience for fishing but I can sit there and watch others do it.

I am not sure when this is supposed to be done but by the looks of it, they are really moving.

Look Look, It is Starting to look like a real pier!!!! How cool is that. I walked by this morning and more work was done but I couldn't take a picture but will tomorrow.