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I have14 years of experience in medical practice in the areas of general surgery, ER, vascular surgery, plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, pediatric surgery and urology in Ireland and UK. I held a post as an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at the University of Bristol, England. Ever since my arrival to the USA I have kept contact (via e-mail, magazines etc) with the learned societies I am a member of and received regular updates of current medical issues. My second passion is the environment and in 2007 I founded Bibi Rogers LLC – 4U2ReUSE, a USA based retail company that manufactures carriers and dog accessories out of reused and recycled materials. I have run the company single-handed, from writing the business plan to implementing the necessary changes as goals were met. In 2009 I signed a licence agreement (with Urcovest LLC) and sold 4U2ReUSE in Nov 2011.
Bibi Rogers understands that one's home is a reflection of their unique lifestyle. A Delray Beach resident for over 10 years, she has an intimate knowledge of the area's different niches, and a keen sense of what her discerning international and domestic clientele is looking for in a primary or secondary home.
Originally from Barcelona where her father was an architect and engineer, Bibi grew up around floor plans, structures and design. This implanted in her a longstanding passion for real estate. Prior to that, Bibi spent many years as a general surgeon in Ireland and the UK. More recently, her entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish and run a US-based retail company that manufactured carriers and dog accessories out of reused and recycled materials. Bibi's keen intellect, sharp business sense, European perspective and dedication to helping others enabled her to seamlessly transition into the service business of real estate, a field she truly loves.
Clients additionally appreciate Bibi's exceptional taste and creative vision when it comes to finding the most exceptional homes to suit their unique needs. Also extremely tech-savvy, she is ever abreast of cutting-edge market news and inventory; plus she's in constant communication with clients whether they prefer texting, emailing, or the good old-fashioned telephone.
Fluent in several languages, Bibi relates well with clients of all ethnicities, and serves the most demanding buyers and sellers with utmost dedication, diligence and discretion. She holds a BS and MS with Honors (Cum Laude) and a Diploma (MLS) in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Navarre in Spain, and is a Fellow in Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Bibi is also an avid pianist.
Bibi is as driven to succeed in her favorite pastimes as she is in her work. She is an Alpine and cross country skier,swimmer, Yamaha R1 rider, avid kite boarder, and the founder/president of a standup paddle club in Delray Beach.
Small business owner. Entrepreneur. Environmentalist.
General Surgery
Maybe it’s just in America, but it seems that if you’re passionate about something, it freaks people out. You’re considered bizarre or eccentric. To me, it just means you know who you are.
Maybe it’s just in America, but it seems that if you’re passionate about something, it freaks people out. You’re considered bizarre or eccentric. To me, it just means you know who you are.
When my absence doesn’t alter your life, then my presence has no meaning in it.
One of the deepest feminine pleasures is when a man stands full, present, and unreactive in the midst of his woman’s emotional storms. When he stays present with her, and loves her through the layers of wildness and closure, then she feels his trustability, and she can relax.
by business insider Scoop.it - realpropertyToday is the birthday of Antoni Gaudí, one of the most famous and recognizable architects in the world, often considered the father of the Catalan Modernista movement.
If the revolutionary architect were still alive today, he’d be 160 years old. Of course since he passed away in 1926, the world has changed. Yet his designs still stand proudly in the city he loved so much and called home: Barcelona.
He transformed the landscape of his native Barcelona with his whimsical, imaginative, and elaborate designs.
His works are so spectacular that seven of them became UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
In honor of his birthday, we’ve pulled together some pictures of some of Gaudí’s greatest landmark constructions.
Quotes by Antonio Gaudi:
“Those who look for the laws of Nature as a support for their new works collaborate with the creator.”
“Because of this, originality consists in returning to the origin.”
Gaudí restored the Casa Batlló (originally constructed in 1877) between 1904 and 1906.
This building was designed by Antoni Gaudi. The outside of Casa Batlló looks like it has been made from skulls and bones. Gaudi used colors and shapes found in marine life as inspiration for his creativity in this building
The present Casa Batlló, is the result of a total refurbishment of an old previous conventional house built in 1877. The interior is also very impressive showing of various decorative elements as furniture, glasses, forged iron elements, fireplaces, etc.
The Sagrada Familia, today a Roman Catholic church, is considered Gaudí’s magnum opus. Gaudí never finished construction on the Sagrada Familia; he died in 1926, when less than a quarter of the project was complete.
La Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s magical masterwork, is still a work in progress. Construction continues on the emblematic building today. It’s expected to be completed by 2028–almost 145 years after construction began.The church interior is spectacular, with its stained-glass windows and 45-meter- (148-ft.-) high nave. The columns in the nave are designed to evoke an organic feeling of being surrounded by trees and branches.
The church interior is spectacular, with its stained-glass windows and 45-meter- (148-ft.-) high nave. The columns in the nave are designed to evoke an organic feeling of being surrounded by trees and branches.
The colorful mosaic lizard greets park goers at the entrance to Parc Güell.
Parc Güell is a public park filled with eclectic sculptures, landscaping, and monuments. Gaudí built the park between 1900 and 1914.
Casa Milà is better known as “La Pedrera.” Gaudí constructed this apartment building between 1905 and 1910.
Propeller Z is a contemporary architecture – interior design studio, based in Vienna, Austria, and run by four guys. The multidisciplinary approach of this team to living design is what makes their work stand out from the rest.
The Plak residence (2006 – 2011) is a four story contemporary house located in the outskirts of Vienna and suitable for a young or modern family with a liking for all Star Wars’ (the Plak surely reminds me of a white version of Darth Vader)
Not only does the Plak have unobstructed views of Vienna city but a significant amount of garden space due to the minimal disturbance to the land underneath it.
The interior is minimalistic, all white, with some brown in the form of wooden stairs, framed windows and flooring. The luxury Austrian property also benefits from a wonderful large balcony, terrace and spacious wet room, and above all a love for natural light.
photography by Hertha HurnausA Boaters dream:
This apartment has 2Bd 2 Bath, is 1130 sqft, on a first floor (ground floor for Europeans),and corner unit WITH PRIVATE DOCK!
So being this apartment for sale in Boca Raton my listing, I can be honest with you and quite frankly, will cut to the chase, this way you will know if it’s for you or not after reading this.
YINGS:
YANGS:
This apartment for sale in Boca Raton is in BOCA BAYOU which is a waterfront condominium residences located between US1 and South Dixie Highway on Royal Palm Way (SW 18th Street). It is a gated community which has one entrance on the Royal Palm Way, and man guarded.
There are 721 units in Boca Bayou. The community has 5 pools, 2 tennis courts, common dock and a club House and the HOA are $375/month
So in a nutshell: perfect for a small family, or a couple with a boat and NO PETS, who need a dock or are planning to buy a boat. Ideal for those fishing maniacs that like to have their own space and need the tennis and pool to wash off their frenzy.
I would say come and see for yourself, if only to enjoy watching the boats go by…
http://www.postlets.com/res/7558591
DELRAY BEACH house for sale is an understatement… chic has hit the beach would be more like it!
Only once in a blue moon houses like the one in Delray Beach listed by Jennifer Kilpatrick come up for sale.
I viewed it on Friday and loved it. Judge for yourselves.
spectacular 2006 renovation and addition doubled the size of the home
luxurious, comfortable home full of light and maintains its old Florida charm
this DELRAY BEACH house for sale has been
the custom Ultimate Door impact French Doors from the casual living room and kitchen open to the inviting outdoor covered living area
Who knew when I woke up this morning that a few hours later I was going to view George Hamilton’s très chic apartment!
Yes, George Hamilton. The actor, is perhaps best known for his off-screen persona, and who has become something of a pop-icon for his eternal golden-brown tan (I’m surprised his name hasn’t popped up more lately given the recent scandal with the New Jersey “tanning Mom”.)
Also best known as:
Super-tanned actor and star of Dancing With the Stars 2
Filmography:
1960 All the Fine Young Cannibals
1971 Evel Knievel
1990 Godfather III
1997 Rough Riders
2004 Too cool for Christmas
I was at Waterview Towers this morning showing some apartments to my clients – an adorable couple from New York; and I could not help but ask the listing agent if it would be at all possible to view one particular apartment my clients had their sights on before making up their mind. That’s how I ended up in George Hamilton’s place.
It was obviously under contract, and still is as I type, but if it falls through, there’s a list of clients waiting in the wings.
Building stats: 27 floors, 132 units; full service building, 24 hour security on-staff manager, valet parking, Olympic size pool, sun deck, saunas, hard tennis court, dockage and marina facilities
Home Stats: 1,797-square-foot compound, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
Price: $895,000
The apartment is in front of the Palm Harbor Marina, with lush views of Lake Worth. George Hamilton purchased it in 2008 and completely renovated it from the floor up. It is sold fully furnished with professional decorator flair. Dazzling 36×36 white glass tiles throughout, a spacious living room, European style kitchen (Ikea) with built-in Miele coffeemaker and wine cooler, and ultra-modern baths(see for yourself!.
The three of us were very pleasantly surprised by the freshness, slickness and fluidity of Mr. Hamilton’s residence.
A half hour later, we sat on some outdoor chairs in front of some serious yachts, anchored on this state-of-the-art Marinetek concrete floating dock system, eating THE last freshly prepared sandwiches by the epicurean center (ec): it was the last day of season for the Marina ec. What a great day.
Nuestro Paradiso at 860 South Ocean Boulevard, Palm Beach
The distinctive gable / hip shaped clay tile roof Nuestro Paradiso is a 14,258 squarefeet, five-bedroom, nine bathroom-house; three levels of living spaces, impact glass windows, sixty foot pool, hard surface tennis court and deeded beach parcel
She captivated me the moment I first saw her eleven years ago. And since, I always say hello to her when I drive by. Nuestro Paradiso was created in 1928 by Addison Mizner’s associate Julius Jacobs, as a winter home for Ellis Z. Nutting(F.W.Woolworth syndicate’s notable sheet music executive).
Julius Jacobs was one of Addison Mizner’s principal designers, he reportedly modeled Nuestro Paradiso from a Czech castle
This Historic Palm Beach house sits on 1.71 acres of oceanfront land, on a tract that is unusually large even in the so-called Estates Neighborhood She is so beautifully poised in front of the Atlantic Ocean with a gambrel shaped roof and white walls.
also known as “between the clubs”, the area is nestled between the private Everglades Club and the Bath and Tennis Club
And why does this Historic Palm Beach house remind me of Greta Garbo? I don’t know. Maybe because Mrs. Garbo was an international superstar during the late silent era and the so-called “golden-age” of Hollywood and back then the silent movies were intense and dramatic and the misfortune that has surrounded this Mediterranean Gothic house from the very beginning hasn’t fallen short of drama… a series of owners including Elie Synodinos and Steve Stavro (the Macedonian Canadian grocery store magnate) a “sensitive” restoration by the late Bill Elias and then, the unthinkable: five years unwanted.
Like with all good castle stories, there is always a knight on a shiny armour coming to the rescue… only that this time things are different, times have changed and our knight in shinny armour comes in the way of a savvy, hard working, highly respected, intelligent business woman: THE Palm Beach Real estate guru: Cris Condon.
This historic Palm Beach house sold in November 2007 to the Cafaro John J family trust from Youngstown Ohio ( Steve Hall –currently from Hall and Hall Realestate- was the broker for the Cafaro’s). … as it turns out, John J. Cafaro has had some hiccups with the justice system and is currently not allowed to leave northern Ohio without permission from the court or his probation officer.
I hope Nuestro Paradiso somehow, someday will be filled with well deserved peace and serenity.
exotic murals and extravagant carvings depicting mythological figures and fabulous florishes baronial stoned carved fireplace and 17 foot high beam ceiling at Historic Palm Beach house Nuestro Paradiso
Palm Beach serendipity
Destiny is a funny thing. I’m not sure why, but sometimes things are just meant to happen and one finds out by accident, like serendipity, as coined by Horace Walpole.
You see, I was born in Barcelona, Spain. I am half Catalan and half Vasc (not sure one can get any better genes than these, I say humbly). Just like you, I grew up with Palm Trees, a significant feature in the lives of Catalans which are lushly spread throughout the Mediterranean coast. So I always felt there was a piece of my childhood in my now hometown in Florida.
When I became a Realtor® Member of the Palm Beach Board of Realtors, I arrived early waiting for Quinn in their chicly decorated waiting room. I Googled the history of Palm Beach on my iPad. What a fortunate discovery I made…
Palm beach, is a 16 miles long barrier Island, and according to early settler accounts …on the morning of January 9 of 1876, the Spanish bark Providencia was en route from Havana, Cuba to Barcelona, Spain (yes, Barcelona!), but would never arrive at its destination. Though the weather was clear that day, the ship wrecked off the shores of Florida. Its cargo, 20,000 coconuts for planting harvested on the Caribbean island of Trinidad, was scattered along the coast. “This was truly a providential wreck,” declared Louis Clarke.
The settlers of Florida knew an opportunity when they saw one, and planted some of the stranded coconuts around their homes. The coconut palms and groves that grew from these seeds later gave Palm Beach its name.
Fifty years after the Providencia sank, a reporter for the Palm Beach Post wrote: “From that wreck has grown the palms that line the streets and parks of Palm Beaches; trees around whose bases are quite frequently placed circles of coconuts – in husks like those from the grounded Providencia from whose broken hull 20,000 coconuts provided the beginning of trees not indigenous to the area, but quite at home, nevertheless.” ~ Palm Beach Post, Nov 20 1938 By then I was stirred, but not shaken, and Quinn, poised and quietly, showed me to her office. I put my first foot in her office and that’s when it hit me! A “gos d’atura català”! The National Catalan dog was sitting in her office looking at me as if I had seen a ghost. She explain to me that the dog, Rudy , belonged to Sherye, the executive vice president of the board . He was a rescue dog, a very special friend.I left the office and got into my car, put the window down and took a deep breath, soaking up the smell of the Atlantic while looking at the Palm trees. I remembered those scents AND sites of the Mediterranean. How ironic. Such a similar feeling, but I’m no longer a little girl…and it’s here that I choose to be.