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The Official Magazine of Coronado, California

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25 From My Shelf to Yours: Romantic Reads for February 34 Garate, Lavelle & Stevens:

Three Generations of Local Realtors

42 Getting Ready for the Coronado Flower Show 55 Way of Life: Out of Sight Ideas 66 Coronado Real Estate 2019 Annual Report 70 Coronado’s Who’s Who in Real Estate Your Favorites

08 At Home

A Perfect Pairing of Love

19 Confessions of a Perfect(ish) Mom Love Is in the Air

39 Food & Drink

Handheld Cherry Pie

47 Operation Homelife Xenophobia

52 Yesteryear

The Man Behind Coronado’s Early Illustrations

60 Art of Collecting

Green Tree Musical Dolls

64 Finance

Photo by Daniel Toennies Concept by Denise Lyon With Gratitude to the Gondola Company

The SECURE Act Could Change Your Retirement Plan

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by Denise Lyon

T

here once was a romantic priest that lived in

Another romantic ideal took place in the

the third century, named Valentine. He married

Middle Ages. When a knight was in a jousting

Roman soldiers in secret ceremonies against the

match he could dedicate his performance to a spe-

wishes of the Roman Emperor, Claudius ll. The

cial woman in the court by tying a handkerchief

emperor wanted men to stay single so there was a

or something of hers on his sleeve. Shakespeare

greater chance of them enlisting in the army.

writes about this custom in his play, “Othello.”

When Valentine was imprisoned, he wrote the jailer’s daughter, whom he loved, letters that he signed “your Valentine,” a custom we still use

This is where the expression, “wearing your heart on your sleeve” originated.

There are so many beautiful customs that have

today. He was martyred and later became Saint

helped shape Valentine’s Day. If you want to step

Valentine.

away from the commercialism here are few fun

Saint Valentine wrote and signed letters but the custom of giving on Valentine’s Day did not

projects you can try at home and begin your own sweet and lasting tradition.

enter the picture until 1868, when Richard Cadbury, from the Cadbury chocolate’s family, decided to give his loved ones chocolates in a decorated heart shaped box.

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Heart on a String Heartstrings: A nerve once believed to sustain the heart ( Obsolete term from Merriam Webster )

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ith tw . r a he arn wn red y tting o r lo cu you or co with e k hen ma tring egins and t a n ca rd, s t b ard ake c u e m a o o j Y o l db le pro cardb rn. To vera e car a s p t in im ke hy is s hear it wit s, ma em Th t a th rt g ou ppin f hea d tie ke a n a o a wr ring ts a to m . r a t s he ther rland e a tog art g he

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A hollow muscular organ that acts as a pump maintaining the circulation of the blood; the essential or most vital part of something; the emotional nature as distinguished from the intellectual nature; the central or innermost part.

Note: A heart can be broken and takes time to mend. (Chocolate helps!)

You can buy or make a heart shaped container, add as much potting soil as needed then fill it with succulents or herbs. Make sure it has drainage holes on the bottom and just let love grow. There are kits available online that have both the plants and the containers.

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Pink A delicate color that means sweet, nice, playful, cute, romantic, charming, feminine, and tenderness, is associated with bubble gum, flowers, babies, little girls, cotton candy, and sweetness. The color pink is the color of universal love of oneself and of others.

This popcorn was inspired by a Canadian popcorn called Lucky Elephant Popcorn, popular in the 1950s.

The popcorn was coated with a pink candy coating and came in a box with a prize inside. It is still available online.

You can also make it yourself by lightly coating popped popcorn with pink candy melts mixed with a little butter.

Set to dry and then break into pieces and enjoy!

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Perfect Pairing An ideal arrangement or match.

Here we are back in Ancient Rome where the bright red color and sweet taste of strawberries were thought to be a symbol of Venus, the goddess of love. It wasn’t until the 1950s when a clever worker at the Stop N Shop in Chicago named Lorraine Lorusso, tempered the chocolate served in the gourmet store and then dipped fresh strawberries into it. It was a sweet success.

Simply melt chocolate or colored chocolate candy melts in the microwave and dip the washed and dried strawberries into the melted chocolate. Set on wax paper until firm. You can add sprinkles and/or edible petal dust.

Note: Do not use regular craft glitter.

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Love A profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.

Fun fact: If you are a dog lover you are a

cynophilist. A cat lover is an ailurophilia.

This project you can do in just a few minutes. Follow directions on the package of candy melts and pour into silicone candy molds (available in craft stores).

Let harden in the refrigerator for a few minutes and then pop them out of the molds and store in the refrigerator till needed.

The possibilities are endless.

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PARENTING PARENTING

Confessions of a Perfect(ish) Mom

by Hattie Foote

n t i h s e i A e v ir o L Happy February - can you believe it?

My husband and I actually just celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary in January, so we are romanced out for Valentine’s Day. Also, he could never top his gift of a life-sized love gorilla and a box of wine he got me in college, so I made him stop while he was ahead (err‌ behind)!

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Consequently, I like to focus on loving up my babies and girlfriends for this holiday. The kids are thrilled with the chocolates, and my friends are thrilled with the wine. Whether it’s a small gift or even just a text, it is important for me to express my love for them, and not just on February 14, but year-round.

I have touched on this before, but I think friendship during motherhood is crucial to your sanity. It’s hard finding your people, but once you do it is life changing.

I will say, when we first moved to Coronado, we were childless, and it was hard for me to find friends. Luckily my mom had her group of friends who took me in while I got settled.

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PARENTING

It’s funny how as you grow up, age really ain’t nothing but a number. As I became a mother, this group of women loved and lifted me and to this day I consider them friends, if not family. Tami Sandke is one of these women, and as cheesy as this sounds, she truly is an inspiration.

Many of you know and love her, so I thought she would be the perfect person to feature this month. Let me tell you some things about Tami. She may look sweet and innocent, but she is a vicious White Elephant participant, the president of Rotary Club, and she has kicked cancer’s ass. I have even seen the woman captivate an audience at 3 a.m. in a pub in Dublin. Now that is impressive! Ladies and gents, I’m so happy to present a Q&A with Tami Sandke!

Welcome Tami! Tell us a little about yourself and your family.

I grew up in the country outside of a

small farming town with a close family and family friends. I loved college – CalPoly SLO for both BS and MBA.

USD Law School. Always loved to

travel, living in Australia a couple of times and a few weeks in Finland.

My family is way more interesting.

Bill, my husband, grew up mostly in Coronado. His dad was a Navy pilot,

so they did spend some time in DC,

Rhode Island and England. Two kids – Will is 22 and a senior at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts.

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PARENTING Will is majoring in biology with a minor in

Marine Sciences. Will could spend every

minute in the water and be happy. Emma is a sophomore at Northeastern University in

Boston working on an International Affairs/ Economics Major with a Data Science minor.

She’s happiest in the boxing gym, which means now is tough since she broke her ankle in October. They both have great friends. As a mom, that is everything.

Describe motherhood in three words.

Humbling, definitely humbling. I could add joyful and frustrating, but it all boils down to humbling.

What is a big mom fail that still sticks out to you?

There are so many. Remember my children are 19 and 22 so I’ve had time to mess up a lot. In general, not always being consistent with boundaries, setting them but not being consistent in enforcing them, usually for selfish reasons such as being tired or overwhelmed. It was sometimes easier to just give in. Another thing is I set expectations without always giving them the tools to meet them. An example is that I expected them to develop perseverance, but never taught them what it meant.

I am now learning that I should have taken some things more seriously. Emma tends to be a little dramatic sometimes. (Sorry, Emma.

I love you but you are). She “ran away” a lot from about 3-4 years old. Emma is also a rule follower, so this made these stints a bit easier.

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PARENTING this house.” I would tell her OK, but just remember the rules. One big rule was that they could never cross the street without an adult. Emma would huff and puff and run away but only get to the end of the block because she wasn’t allowed to cross the street. We would watch her, but she couldn’t see us. Apparently letting her go and letting her believe we weren’t watching could be traumatic. I’m hoping it doesn’t cause any long-term damage, but I’m sure it will be one of the many things that come out with her therapist one day.

If you could give one piece of advice to a new mom, what would it be?

Relax. As long as you love them unconditionally, they will be great. Be prepared to hear what you’ve done wrong. You will be called out. Take it as a learning opportunity, but also with a grain of salt. Don’t forget to take time for yourself. If you don’t reenergize, you won’t have anything left for them. Cherish and count on your friends. They will laugh and cry with you through this entire journey. All we can really do is love them unconditionally and make sure they know that.

What are your favorite things about raising kids in Coronado?

Coronado is such a supportive community for families. Neighbors – everyone watches out for our kids and they get to grow up with wonderful neighbors. The school system is great. We have been active in the Episcopal Church forever, so our kids went to CCDS (Christ Church Day School) where the teachers were great and Nancy Roberts, the Headmistress at the time, was so nurturing and great with the kids. At CHS (Coronado High School) both kids found their paths. The teachers helped them grow and learn and helped them become these thriving young people. The teachers were way more important to their lives than just teaching them subjects. Of course, the setting – the beach, the bay…. When the kids were younger, we would ride our bikes everywhere. We love to go out on our boat and enjoy the beautiful bay. We love all the local stores and restaurants. All of our businesses should be recognized for hiring local high school and college students. They are doing way more for them than they even know.

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From My Shelf to Yours: Romantic Reads for February

By Alex Brady

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KINDNESS For the Critical Romantic...

“Normal People” by Sally Rooney

In high school, Connell is popular, Marianne is an outcast. Connell loves her, but only in private. Here, Connell has control. In college, their roles reverse. Marianne steps out of the shadows and gains popularity while Connell struggles, fading into anonymity.

Now Marianne, not Connell, holds sway. Yes, this is a love story. But it’s more than that. It’s a purposefully understated study on class dynamics. Through her characters’ interactions, Rooney picks and pulls apart all the ways in which we use our relationships to push, pull, yield, hide behind, shelter, and govern each other; she points to the systems we enforce within the relative freedom of our bedroom walls. But she also shows the humanity in that: “no one can be independent of other people completely... depend on people for everything, allow them to depend on you.” You’ll pick it up in search of an answer to the classic question of “will-they-won’t-they,” but eventually, you’ll realize the answer is mostly irrelevant. You’ll simultaneously flinch at and nod your head at Rooney’s deft, granular observation of the human psyche.

For the Fantastical Romantic…

“The Night Circus” by Erin Morgenstern

While the former recommendation is rooted in the real, Morgenstern’s “The Night Circus,” is rooted in the whimsy, shifting in and out of reality. Gorgeously. Morgenstern’s kaleidoscope of a novel follows a circus, rather than one central protagonist. “Le Cirque de Reves” (followed by a band of dedicated fans dubbing themselves Reveurs) appears across the globe, unannounced, far past nightfall.

Inside the enigmatic black and white tents are palaces of ice and mirrored halls. But what the circus’ guests don’t know is that it’s all a front. The circus is the stage for a deadly competition between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, with only one survivor. The catch? Celia and Marco are in love. The competition begins to unravel. Morgenstern will transport you out of this realm and into the cosmos—into a world where a traveling circus seems sentient and love is ornamented with the spark of spells.

For the Dark Romantic…

“Tangerine” by Christine Mangan

For those of you who would rather spiral than swoon, try this Hitchcock-ian (romantic?) thriller set amidst the windswept deserts of 1950s Morocco. “Tangerine” is a tale of obsession and ultimate undoing. Alice Shipley has moved to the country with her new husband to get away and start anew. Only to find her old ghost, a former college roommate, Lucy Mason, has followed her there.

This is a strain-your-eyes and read-straight-past-midnight page-turner. And if you’re the friend to throw an anti-Valentine’s Day party, congratulations: you’ve found your romance novel!

For the Independent Romantic…

“Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens

I can’t think of a better read to toss into the picnic basket than Delia Owens’ immensely successful debut. I firmly believe this one is meant to be read outside, awash in afternoon light. The book follows Kya, or the “Marsh Girl,’’ as she grows up, alone, deep in the southern swamplands. Branded as a lunatic and an outcast, Kya is made to fend for herself. And later, when local golden boy Chase Andrews is found dead, Kya is pegged as the main suspect. Owens’ debut is often times a gripping murder mystery. But the novel really shines because of its main character in all her steadfast fervor. You’ll commune with Kya. Yes, there’s a love story—and it’s a sweet one at that. But you’ll find the real romance in Kya’s wide-eyed discovery and subsequent commitment to her little corner of the swamp, her favorite poet, her blazing sunsets, and the birds she studies as they fly past her home. “Where the Crawdads Sings” is tender; it’s a love story of nature and of the self—of one’s freedom.

For the Wistful Romantic…

“Before I Die” by Jenny Downham

Tessa knows she’s going to die. Diagnosed with cancer at a young age, her whole life has only been borrowed, prolonged by treatment.

So, she’s decided to make the most of her time. Tessa has made a bucket list, and finding love is near the top. As Tessa meets someone, and falls quickly, time speeds, slows, warps and becomes crystallized in her final weeks on earth. Downham’s little-known novel is a gentle, but sharp account of first love made last in the face of terminal illness. It’s about the moments we take for granted and all the ways we try to forge agency within our lives. Don’t let the characters’ youth keep you from picking it up—Tessa’s story is universal.

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by Linda L. Austin Returning home to work in Coronado is an easy decision, a pleasant choice, and Maria Garate, a 2010 Coronado High School graduate, has taken advantage of the opportunity. Besides the ideal work environment with family near, circumstances also affected her decision. With finishing her last semester of San Diego State University in Japan, she missed the job fairs and interviews and admitted she “came back a bit empty handed.�

She needed a job but more importantly, a permanent career. When her grandmother, Olga Stevens, suggested joining her at Willis Allen Real Estate, Garate recognized the chance to not only be a part of a thriving enterprise but also to assist her grandmother with her very successful business. Garate is grateful to have her as a mentor Page 34

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HOMEGROWN

Asked about the new direction Coronado business seems to be taking, Garate offered her opinion. “It is charming to keep Coronado the way it is, the old ways. I like the historic designations for homes and buildings. (Willis Allen is moving into the previous Coronado Eagle and Journal site on Tenth Street.) The world is modernizing though, and we have to keep up, so I’m conflicted, torn. I love old Coronado, the Del, Tent City, but we have to keep moving. I understand modernization is coming.”

Although Garate has been working for only two years, she already envisions a future non-profit she wishes to set up and is confident she can mesh it with her real estate business. “It’s important to find something I can feel good about,” she said. Initial plans have her helping to build houses for the poor with every house she sells. and gain necessary experience from her. Deciding “to step in, be responsible, and take some of the load off Grandmother” allows

Three generations of Garate’s family work as realtors in Coronado.

Stevens to work less than 60 hours a week.

Besides her grandmother, her mother Olga Lavalle is an agent with

Being a realtor seems a perfect fit for Garate who even enjoys the

mother at Willis Allen, also. After 13 years with Willis Allen,

Douglas Elliman, but Lavalle’s early experience was beside her

problems that come up on occasion. “I love to problem solve. When issues arrive, I enjoy finding the right fit. Problems with a loan?

I decide how to fix the problem,” said Garate. “I feel good about issues I can solve.”

Her grandmother Stevens chimed in that Garate is a very good negotiator.

While Garate was born in Mexico and spent her early years there, her school time from kindergarten through high school was in Coronado. She recalled the joy of riding her bike all around town, picking up friends, and lunch off campus. “CHS (Coronado High School) was a good school that prepared you for the outside life. I made good friends there and am grateful to have gone there.”

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Douglas Elliman offered Lavalle a position

Lavalle received her license in 2004 and

Lavalle had successful careers in Mexico City

she could not refuse, which included a

worked with her mother, who helped her get

as a news anchor, movie distributor, editor

beautiful office.

started. They worked mostly with sales at the

and distributor for five magazines. They were

Shores. Speaking Spanish and understanding

fun jobs for her and in line with her degree

“Douglas Elliman gave me the opportunity

the Mexican people was an advantage in

in communications from Iberoamerica

to be my own person, to develop more self-

working with the large Mexican market.

University, but the fear when she was out

confidence,” said Lavalle. She developed

“Seeing my clients happy and enjoying the

with her children and the economic disparity

her personal logo using the local purple

Coronado way of life” is one of her goals.

in society pushed her to buy a one-way ticket

Jacaranda blossom and set out to make her

Being successful in real estate, she says, “is

and join her mother in America.

way.

all about service.” She adds that many of her clients have become friends.

She wanted her two children, Maria and Carlos, to be safe and have the freedom Coronado offered children. Since 1980 Lavalle had considered Coronado her second home since summer vacations were spent in their Shores condo. Even though she loves Mexico, she considers the United States her country.

Lavalle recognizes that Coronado has changed since the 80s. “The density has changed, and you feel it. People go faster

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HOMEGROWN

and they are not as kind to one another…. I

From her website: “In 2017 Olga (Stevens)

miss the respect for the small town…. I hope

was honored as one of the top producers

we don’t lose the charm of a small town and

in San Diego at the Real Estate Circle of

forget what Coronado is all about.”

Excellence event held at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. She was, also, listed in the

Busy with her career, Lavalle has little time

top 200 realtors by The Wall Street Journal.”

for hobbies; however, she loves movies and attends the Coronado Film Festival each year.

Like her daughter and granddaughter,

“I keep saying we must have done something

Shores condominium, purchased in the mid-

Stevens would like to preserve the Coronado

really right to be living in Coronado,” said

70s, led her to enter real estate with Coldwell

feel, but “It’s the way the world is going. We

Lavalle.

Banker in Coronado.

have to be open to new commerce.”

Both Garate and Lavalle sprinkled their

Her husband Bill, who worked for Willis

While Stevens is not ready to retire, “With

interview with “we,” leaving no doubt that

Allen, liked the boutique atmosphere of the

Maria learning the ropes and seeming to

the three generations are a close family unit.

firm, so after 10 years with Coldwell Banker,

enjoy real estate, I’ll have more time to do

Lavalle’s mother, Olga Stevens, provided the

Stevens moved to Willis Allen. With her love

other things,” she said.

inspiration and guidance for both daughter

of people and helping them, she was an asset

and granddaughter for choosing the real

to the company.

estate business as their profession.

Each Sunday she joins seven other friends for Canasta, and she’s reading more. Travel is on

Garate commented on her grandmother’s

the books with a family cruise to include her

Mother of four, Stevens was a stay-at-home

passion for real estate, (“Grandmother really

children and eight grandchildren and a trip

mom until she was 36 when she started

cares for the company”), which Stevens

to Singapore and Dubai in March.

selling tennis club memberships. A transfer

readily admitted.

to sales in Tijuana but living in a Coronado

Working with family can often pose problems leading to tense conflicts, but these three women seem to be navigating the course well by supporting the independence each seeks. With their strong family ties, positive attitudes, ability to immediately put strangers at ease and their desire to make their clients happy, it is not surprising that the three women are successful in their careers as well as their personal lives. All three expressed gratitude for being a part of the Coronado community and being able to give back. They are not only an asset to their companies but, also, an asset to Coronado.

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Hand Held Cherry Pie What could be more “February� than a Valentine-shaped cherry pie?

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Fo oo r Y kb ou oo r k C

Hand-held pies, or pasties, are a regional food from

Cornwall, mostly used by miners where the filling was kept clean by the outside crust. It was brought to the United States in the 19th century, specifically to the upper Michigan peninsula area, where they filled their hand-held pies with whatever meats and vegetables were popular to their culture. Often it was thought that the pasties were Italian or Finnish in origin. It was later they began to be filled with fruits and have them as desserts.

Today, hand-held pies are making a comeback. Pasties can be baked, deep fried or fried, although currently a baked crust is a more preferable, healthier option. They are extremely versatile. They can be filled with savory or sweet fillings. In the past, the pastry was just folded over the filling, but today the dough can be cut into squares or circles. It can be left to the imagination of the baker.

This simple, hand-held pie is easy to do and fun to eat.

You can use any shape for the crust, but using a heartshape adds a romantic twist to your dessert. While cherries are suggested here, try any inside flavor you like. You can use jams, or other pie fillings for this dessert.

To go super easy, use canned pie filling and roll out purchased pie crust.

Hand-Held Cherry Pie Recipe from https://artfulparent.com/cherry-hand-pies-for-valentines-day-or-anyday/

1 can of tart cherries in water (plus 1/2 water from can) 2 tablespoons corn starch 1/3 cup sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 1/4 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract Egg wash (1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water) Pie crust (purchased or homemade) Preheat oven to 400ยบ and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

In a heavy-bottomed pan, mix together first four ingredients and cook over medium heat, stirring regularly, for about 8-10 minutes, until liquid becomes thick and bubbly. It should become gel-like. Remove from heat and cool.

With slightly softened pie crust, roll out on a floured surface.

Using a 3 inch or 4 inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out hearts and transfer to parchment paper-lined cookie sheets.

Cut out extra hearts for covers. (You can use a smaller heart shape to cut through some of the tops in a decorative fashion.)

Brush some egg wash onto the bottom layer of crust. Spoon about 1-2 teaspoons of filling (for a 3 inch shape) into the center, leaving the egg-washed edges clean. Add the top layer of crust and crimp edges with a fork to seal. Brush egg wash over the top and sprinkle with sugar. Bake 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

Pie crust for a single pie makes about 6 heart-shaped 3 inch hand-held pies.

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What’s in Season?

Nature’s Sweetener - Honey Honey should have a home in your kitchen.

This organic, natural sugar has no shelf life, it’s easy to cook or bake with, has no additives and is easy to digest. People have eaten, bathed, fixed wounds and traded it. Honey is healthier than sugar; it adds bioactive plant compounds and antioxidants to your diet, at 64 calories per tablespoon.

Honey’s history goes back to 7000 BC where rock paintings depict honey gathering.

Egyptians developed bee keeping, Romans expanded the industry and American L.L. Lanstroth created movable hive frames that are still in use today. Honey production soared.

There are many varieties of honey, depending on where the bees found their nectar. The darker the color, the more intense the flavor.

Some mass produced honeys add fructose corn syrup, so check the ingredient list for a single item - “honey.” Raw, unfiltered honey contains bee pollen; ultra-filtered or pasteurized honey has no bee pollen.

Store honey in an airtight container in a cool location, away from direct sunlight. Always use clean, dry utensils to avoid moisture from getting into the honey. If your honey crystalizes, it is still good. Re-liquify by placing the jar in a pan of hot water. Microwaving will heat the honey too quickly, losing flavor and nutrients.

Try February sweets made with honey instead of granulated sugar. To substitute: for every cup of sugar use about 2/3 cup of honey and reduce 1/4 cup of another liquid from recipe.

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FLOWER SHOW

Getting Ready for the Coronado Flower Show Submitted by the Coronado Floral Association.

The 2020 Coronado Flower Show is only a couple of months away! This year’s event will be on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2020. The theme for the show is “20/20 Vision, Eyes on the Future,” a nod looking forward to 2022, the centennial year of the first flower show in 1922.

The Coronado Flower Show is the largest tented flower show in the United States. The Coronado Floral Association and City of Coronado cosponsor the event each year. City of Coronado provides a generous grant to help pay for tents that spread across Spreckels Park, housing all the sections of the show. Flower Show weekend is truly a community event. Over 200 people volunteer, doing everything from planning to setting up the show in the months, weeks and days before, during and after the event.

The Coronado Flower Show is for everyone and you are all invited to enter in a variety of categories. There will be displays and judging in roses, growing plants, cut flowers, bonsai, succulents and cactus, miniatures and flower arranging. Artistic crafts, picture boxes, floral designs and table decorations also will be judged.

Coronado kids are enthusiastic entrants and the Children’s Section, run by Coronado Junior Woman’s Club, is always popular and so much fun!

There will be entertainment on the bandstand both days during the show. Educational exhibits and vendors will be scattered throughout the Flower Show.

The “Spring Fling,” one of Coronado’s hottest parties, will be held on Saturday night inside the tents. This year’s theme is “Through the Looking Glass” and will be another fun event with food, drink and entertainment. It’s always a sellout, so don’t wait too long to get your tickets.

Now is the time to start tidying up your yard for Home Front judging on April 5, 6, and 7, 2020.

This yearly event brings the community together to spring clean and beautify Coronado. Volunteer judges fan out all over Coronado looking at gardens and yards, narrowing their choices to the Top Ten Home Fronts in Coronado. It’s a great tradition in Coronado!

You can support these hallmark events by volunteering your time and joining Coronado Floral Association. Your membership helps to sustain an event that has been Coronado’s longest running tradition since 1922. Please consider joining the Coronado Floral Association.

In addition to the Coronado Flower Show, Friends of the Coronado Public Library will host its annual Spring Book Fair, Coronado Art Association will hold Art-in-the-Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Rotary Pancake Breakfast is on Sunday morning. This is a great weekend in Coronado and there is something for everyone to enjoy.

For more information about the Flower Show or to join the Coronado Floral Association go to: www.CoronadoFlowerShow.com.

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Begin growing your plants and creating your masterpieces now!

The Coronado Junior Woman’s Club (CJWC), in partnership with the Coronado Floral Association, is pleased to invite Coronado youth, preschool ages through 5th grade, to participate in the 2020 Coronado Flower Show on April 18 and 19. This event is an exciting opportunity to engage with the community and showcase the childrens’ creativity in floral design.

All youth between Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to create picture plates with seeds or beans, show their green thumb by growing plants, create flower arrangements, or turn fresh fruits into animal artwork.

Entries for picture plates, flower arrangements, plants, and Zoo’s Whos will be displayed at the flower show and entered into a contest to win awards by grade level.

Exhibitors may submit one entry for each category in their age group, and there is no cost to enter. Children may register their entries at the Youth Section tent when they drop-off their entries, either on Friday, April 17 in the afternoon or Saturday, April 18 in the morning. More information regarding each category can be found on our website, www.coronadojuniorwomans.org.

Preparation should start now for the following categories: - Junior Gardener (Preschool and Kindergarten) Any plant or plants grown by the exhibitor in any single container from seed, root and/or bulb.

- Junior Growing Plants (grades 1-5) Any plant or plants in any single container that has been in the possession of and cared for exclusively by the exhibitor for at least one month prior to the show.

Established in 1960, the Coronado Junior Woman’s Club is a nonprofit (501) (c) (3) dedicated to supporting women and children in our Coronado community and beyond. For further information regarding the Youth Section at this 2020’s Coronado Flower Show, please visit us online at: www.coronadojuniorwomans.org.

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HOMEFRONT

Xenophobia

by Krysta Murray

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I am talking about the dreaded RSVP,

with flexible cancellation policies, tickets

booking anything ahead of time, trying

with airlines that had multiple options for

to make any kind of plan. Just to select

those destinations, train tickets that were

I have been doing this for years and most of

refundable options increases the initial price

valid for multiple days.

the time I am not even surprised anymore. I

of tickets and lodging rates. I have had to

Keep calm, carry on.

just have to keep looking at the bright side,

take out travel insurance policies on entire

As I write this I am waiting to find out if

or at least, find the bright side. Oh, and

trips just to cover loss of expenses and I have

I’ll have a husband home for the holidays

make sure the legal paperwork for powers of

had to use them.

or a husband on deployment. It’s the first

attorneys are valid.

week of December, and as of yesterday he Six month deployments turn into nine

wasn’t going anywhere. This morning, I was

The worst part though, I don’t like breaking

months. Planned leave gets cancelled and

informed he may be leaving for two months

this kind of news to that little boy of

a service member is unexpectedly sent

as early as this weekend.

mine. It is not a concept children can fully

somewhere. Nothing is guaranteed when

understand. He misses his father when he is

it comes to making plans. Things change,

You know that scene in Forrest Gump when

away, he is mad when it is unexpected, hasn’t

often times very last minute.

the guy needs a new bumper sticker slogan,

had time to process it and he has every right

and Forrest is running across America and

to those emotions.

After 15 years I have grown accustomed to

steps in a pile of poo but he just keeps

it. I usually have back up plans with back

running like it’s no big deal? Yep, it happens.

up plans. Explaining this to people not used to this dilemma is usually difficult without seeming like an unreliable flake. A wedding invitation for a date a year from now? I don’t know if I will have plus one or not, and if I have to take someone else they better be ok with the meal selection and I sure hope the flight credit is transferable.

There were a lot of cruises we’d have loved to take in Europe, but booking them so far in advance proved impossible and cancellation policies always were strict. Plus, flying into the port of departure was an added day of lodging, flights, etc. Plus if you miss that, you miss the entire trip. We stuck with flexible plans, one we could bump a day or two without it being a total loss. Air BnB’s

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As with anything, nothing is ever guaranteed, and you really have to live in the moment.

Appreciate every day, because you just never know. I am trying to fly out and see family next summer and I still get the question of whether or not he will be around. All I can ever say is there is that there is no scheduled prolonged absence but, that only means so much. So we make plans anyway, hope for the best, tack on refundable options and go with it. I have come to accept that there is no changing that; I can be miserable and mope or I can make the best with what I’ve got, and with children that’s especially important.

Children look to you for guidance, they base a lot of their reactions off of your own. You just have to do the best you can. When I hear the “I miss daddy,” I reply “I do, too.”

We talk about what we miss, what we can look forward to when he comes back, and remind each other we are in it together. It’s not ever easy, and I, more times than not, rely on support systems to get us through.

Life is a path that is never flat and straight with sunny blue skies and moderate temperatures; it has hills, curves, terrain, storms, and yes, even poop. Military life often throws in some extra obstacles to navigate, but all we can do is update the GPS and keep moving forward.

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YESTERYEAR

The Man Behind Coronado’s Early Illustrations:

Thomas Dykes Beasley

by Kimball Worcester, Coronado Historical Association Volunteer The late 1880s in Coronado saw the establishment of the Coronado Beach Company and its magnificent Hotel del Coronado. News and details of this venture were announced in 1886 in the San Diego Union and Daily Bee, the local paper founded in 1871.

Along with the vibrant new business and real estate opportunities on the island came Coronado’s first newspaper, the Coronado Evening Mercury, which published Vol. 1, No. 1 on May 16, 1887.

Newspapers of the time were dailies, both morning and evening, as well as weeklies, and their text was enhanced predominantly not by photographs but by drawings. One skilled artisan in this world of information was the Englishman Thomas Dykes (T.D.) Beasley, who arrived in Coronado around 1886, employed by the Coronado Beach Company to make a plat (map) of the town.

Beasley had come west, far west, ultimately making his mark in art and publishing in the California he called “God’s country.”

By 1889 he is noted in the Coronado Mercury on Feb. 19 as “... [a resident] at the Hotel Josephine, [and] has several fine pen and ink drawings on exhibition in San Diego at the Art Loan Exhibit.”

An article in the Mercury on May 14, 1889 celebrates Beasley’s artistry in local cartography: “The ‘American’ (Beasley became a naturalized citizen in 1879), Author T. D. Beasley of Coronado has secured from the Board of Supervisors the contract for making an official map of San Diego county…”

For the next decade Beasley was involved in the florid world of 1890s newspapers that was the information nexus of that period, advanced by telegraphy and the creation of the Associated Press (1846). His partnership with Coronado newspaperman F.E.A. Kimball, who published the Mercury, created Coronado’s weekly journal Seaport News in 1892.

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YESTERYEAR

This finely wrought masthead by Beasley adorns every issue and hints at the many illustrations within that are Beasley’s work.

In 1895 T. D. Beasley and F. E. A. Kimball founded the San Diego Evening Tribune on Dec. 2. In its first issue, the Evening Tribune greeted the city with: “With this issue we begin the publication of an evening journal, in accordance with a long cherished desire to wield a more powerful force for the advancement and upbuilding of San Diego....THE TRIBUNE will be clean, bright and progressive, and for that reason will be the newspaper for the home…”

Between the Seaport News, the Evening Tribune, and his artwork, Beasley was truly busy in those last years of the 19th century.

By 1899 Beasley had lost a considerable amount of money in the newspaper world of San Diego and left for the Hawaiian Islands,

Beasley made his way back to Santa Cruz sometime before 1922,

where, in 1899, he published the official map of Oahu. He returned

where he continued to write and publish in the local paper, the

to California around 1904, to Alameda, where he married shortly

Santa Cruz Evening News. His death on Nov. 27, 1926 “from heart

after in 1906. As of 1914, he was again employed as a draftsman in

disease” was recorded in that paper on Nov. 30. What appears to be

the office of the U.S. surveyor general. These years of the early 20th

Beasley’s last published article, in the Santa Cruz Evening News on

century saw Beasley produce libretti for musical comedies as well as

Sept. 15, 1926, is a contribution to the column “Letters from the

a noteworthy book on Bret Harte in California. (A Tramp Through

People.” Beasley’s letter is titled “Mr. Beasley Raps H. L. Mencken,”

the Bret Harte Country, San Francisco: Paul Elder, 1914).

a feisty exit indeed from a long, vibrant presence in California publishing.

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When designing for our clients, we are always striving to marry form and function. Nowhere is that more crucial than in kitchens and bathrooms. Materials are often a costly investment and the space must perform well for the people living there.

That being said, we love incorporating problem solving solutions in to our designs that keep the client happy and the beauty of the design intact. Here are just a few tips and applications that will help keep your space beautiful while meeting some of your practical needs.

Kitchens these days are filled with countertop technology – from high end coffee machines to Kitchen Aid mixers to toaster ovens.

Oftentimes we love the way these appliances work, but not the way they look. Answer? Appliance garage!

Our kitchen cabinetry designs usually include some form of one.

They create a seamless look with the rest of the cabinetry while simultaneously hiding our clients’ appliances and all of those unsightly wires. You’ll be happy you thought of this when that beautiful new backsplash you installed isn’t hidden by a bunch of countertop tech.

There are different applications of appliance garages, but the most typical are the roll top, the vertical soft lift and the retractable doors.

Similar to the appliance garage in the kitchen is the hot tool drawer in the bathroom. Ladies, and parents with teenage daughters, are probably familiar with all of the hot styling tools that clutter up valuable countertop and drawer space in bathrooms. Not to mention the burn risk of leaving these hot tools next to the sink! Instead, the hot tool drawer provides a safe and highly organized system to store these tools. Adding this cabinetry element creates a really functional work space and helps keep the mess out of sight.

Along the same lines of keeping your kitchen and bathroom technology out of sight is the invention of the microwave drawer.

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Not seeing the correlation? Picture a gorgeous kitchen countertop paired with beautiful custom cabinetry and a brand new tile backsplash. Now place in that picture a microwave right at eyesight level, or worse, on the countertop. Kind of ruins the overall aesthetic, right? By putting the microwave underneath the countertop, i.e. using a microwave drawer built-in to the lower cabinetry, you are not only creating a much better opportunity for a focal point, such as a beautiful range hood or tile feature, but also clearing for valuable food prep space. Also, microwave drawers actually perform much better as they are easier to load and unload due to their more accessible height. This is a win-win-win design solution.

Of course, these are only a few of the ideas we regularly employ with our kitchen and bathroom designs. There are countless other clever design hacks that are at your disposal.

Especially with cabinetry, the custom feature opportunities are endless.

In the beginning, though, it is absolutely vital that the designer and the client have a crystal clear understanding of how the space will be used. The more you can identify how you will live in the space ahead of time, the more we as designers can tailor the design to your needs. Create your wish list of wants for the design and be sure to give your designer as much detail as possible about what will be used in the space.

Hindsight is 20/20, but we’d much rather plan ahead!

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About Last Month’s Cover What better image for the new year than that of a new day?

That was the idea behind our cover for the January magazine.

With all the glitter of December packed away, the calendar’s social obligations slowing down, and a regular routine resumed, a fresh start seemed in order.

January’s cover was an early morning shot from the beach looking south with the majestic Shores off to the side. It was a perfect morning, with the sun and blue skies fully cooperating with our photo shoot timing. Daniel Toennies, who takes so many of our amazing photos, captured the image that would be the cover, an image that makes you want to go out and walk the beach in the crisp winter air and enjoy the peacefulness of the morning, with sand on your feet, the gentle crashing of waves on the shore.

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by Andy McNamara Is your retirement SECURE? See how the most sweeping change to retirement planning since the mid 2000’s may affect you or your loved ones.

Over the holidays, Congress came together to pass the bipartisan SECURE Act. The new law stands for Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) and it went into place on Jan. 1, 2020. It is the most sweeping retirement reform bill since the mid 2000’s and it has the intended purpose of strengthening retirement security for Americans all over the country.

Here are the six big takeaways and how they may affect you or your loved ones.

Current Workers: You will now be able to add into your traditional IRA past age 70.5 if you are still working.

Retirees: The previous age at which you had to distribute money, (Required Minimum Distributions or RMDs), from pre-tax retirement accounts such as 401Ks or traditional IRAs was 70.5. The new law changes that to age 72 as Americans are living and working longer, which may help some Americans keep their nest egg longer.

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RMD amount. For instance, if your RMD was $20,000 and you don’t distribute it from your IRA, you will have a $10,000 penalty imposed on you by the IRS. Beneficiary IRA Inheritors: If you already have inherited an IRA, you are grandfathered into the old law and can continue to take your distributions over your lifetime if you so please. The new law now stipulates that once you inherit an IRA, you must distribute the entire account balance within 10 years. For example, you can take your entire balance out on day one, or year nine or day 364. Either way, you would be following the law.

You also can do a mixture of as much or as little in terms of year by year so long as all the inherited money is out of the account by the end of year 10 you will be good to go. The biggest implication of this is the tax burden inheritors will face. People that typically inherit IRAs are close to their peak earning years so combine that income with the extra income your beneficiary IRA distribution creates and you could be looking at a sizable tax bill if the proper planning doesn’t take place.

Small Business Owners and Workers: Part of the intention of the new law is to help small business owners and workers more effectively save for retirement. Previously, the cost of setting up a retirement plan could be prohibitively expensive but the new Act provides a tax credit up to $5,000 to offset the cost of setting up a plan, plus an additional $500 credit if the plan features automatic enrollment. The automatic

FINANCIAL

Change Your Retirement Plan enrollment credit is important as studies have shown that by offering automatic enrollment in retirement plans, people save more money for retirement.

Another provision of the act will allow part time workers who work 1000 hours in a given year or 500 hours over three consecutive years to participate in a retirement plan.

Too many workers don’t have access to a retirement plan so this provision aims to combat that problem.

Student Debt Holders: The new law provides the ability to use up to $10,000 from your 529 College Savings account to pay down student loans.

With all the new changes, it is important to understand how it may affect you or your loved ones as this law could affect everyone from recent college graduates all the way to retirees. If you have any questions, make sure you consult your financial advisor.

Andy McNamara, CFPÂŽ, is an Associate Wealth Advisor with The Gensler Group and an LPL Registered Representative.

Information in this material is for general information purposes only and not intended as investment, tax, or legal advice. Please consult the appropriate professionals for specific information regarding your individual situation prior to making any financial decision.

Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through The Gensler Group, a registered investment advisor and separate entity from LPL Financial.

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2019 Real Estate Annual Report The Coronado Magazine Real Estate Report is an annual report which depicts past years sales.

JANUARY 2019

BD BA

SQFT

SOLD

5 4 4 1 2 2 4 5 5 2 1 3 2 5 3 3 3 3 3

2,344 2,826 3,604 924 1,122 1,404 2,118 1,958 2,247 1,267 778 1,194 935 4,823 2,293 2,195 2,200 1,712 2,283

$2,025,000 $2,500,000 $3,150,000 $1,100,000 $1,495,000 $2,100,000 $1,660,000 $1,795,000 $2,325,000 $2,365,000 $615,000 $1,355,000 $685,000 $3,500,000 $1,079,500 $2,000,000 $1,450,000 $1,550,000 $2,275,000

BD BA

SQFT

SOLD

4 2 2 3 2 6 2 2 1 3 2 2 3 4 2 3 4

2,300 1,173 1,689 2,419 1,585 3,842 1,267 1,299 842 2,763 1,416 1,217 1,471 2,384 1,739 2,657 3,643

$2,600,000 $1,291,875 $1,075,000 $1,900,000 $855,000 $2,922,500 $2,412,500 $976,000 $1,425,000 $2,195,000 $1,100,000 $1,525,000 $805,000 $2,460,000 $800,000 $1,550,000 $2,850,000

BD BA

SQFT

SOLD

3 8 3 2 2 3 3 4 4

1,600 7,018 1,695 1,708 1,534 1,280 1,951 2,304 3,016

$1,850,000 $7,000,000 $1,450,000 $2,700,000 $830,000 $815,000 $1,420,000 $2,616,250 $3,000,000

714 E Avenue 508 Glorietta Blvd 810 Alameda Blvd 346 B Ave 1780 Avenida del Mundo 308 650 Alameda 231 C Ave 721 G Avenue 643 Adella Ln 1760 Avenida del Mundo 504 801 C Avenue 12 538 Orange Ave 801 C Ave 26 1032 Flora Avenue 106 Trinidad Bend 654 J Avenue 1016 1st St 817 A Avenue 523 A Avenue

FEBRUARY 2019 974 B Avenue 815 3rd Street 1133 1st Street 120 825-827 Olive Ave 55 Antigua Ct 612 Glorietta Blvd 1730 AVDM 508 707 Orange Ave 2C 522 5th 1605 San Luis Rey Ave 1100 Adella Avenue #2 1770 AVDM 1406 56 Montego Ct 111 J Avenue 63 Delaport Way 39 Aruba Bnd 39 Spinnaker Way

MARCH 2019 1810 AVDM 503 1 Buccaneer Way 753 D Avenue 1025 F Ave 16 Antigua Ct 910 E Avenue 9 Aruba Bend 1405 10th Street 777 G Ave

4 3 4 2 2 3 4 3 4 2 1 3 2 6 3 4 3 3 4

3 2 2 4 2 5 2 2 2 4 2 2 2 4 2 3 4 3 6 3 3 2 2 3 4 4

835 D Avenue 2 449 E Avenue 1304 Glorietta Blvd 1105 6th St 1810 AVDM 1006 369 Alameda Blvd 1020 Park Place 1760 AVDM 1101 1500 Orange Ave 13

APRIL 2019

555 B Avenue 40 Bridgetown Bend 840-846 A Avenue 1830 AVDM 1406 18 Montego Ct 14 S Cays Court 536 Orange Ave 1034 Loma Avenue 333 Orange Avenue 9 67 Montego Court 1830 AVDM 1812 19 Green Turtle Road 538 E Ave B 500 I Avenue 729 F Avenue 1099 1st St 201 455 H Ave 250 C Ave

MAY 2019

1101 1st Street 404 1030 Pine 1526 Ynez Pl 824 San Luis Rey Ave 816 San Luis Rey Ave 537 B Avenue 600 9th St 80 Half Moon 624 10th St 711 Margarita Avenue 1603 Glorietta Blvd 15 Aruba Bnd 466 Orange Ave 120 Acacia Way 346 I Ave 1109 Pine Street 82 Montego Ct 816 Olive Avenue

3 3 5 7 2 3 4 1 3

1,747 1,400 3,350 3,653 1,443 1,705 1,799 779 1,679

BD BA

SQFT

SOLD

6 3 3 2 2 2 3 5 2 2 1 4 3 3 2 2 4 3

5 3 2 2 3 2 4 5 2 2 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 2

3,585 2,091 2,000 1,148 1,471 1,456 2,000 4,843 1,087 1,501 756 3,077 1,566 1,647 1,200 2,257 2,347 1,805

$3,500,000 $1,125,000 $2,100,000 $1,700,000 $785,000 $1,130,000 $1,650,000 $4,000,000 $680,000 $780,000 $925,000 $2,500,000 $1,320,000 $1,900,000 $904,000 $1,345,000 $2,060,000 $1,275,000

BD BA

SQFT

3 3 5 5 2 3 3 1 3

1 4 3 3 3 4 4 3 5 5 2 3 3 4 4 5 2 3

1 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 5 4 2 3 3 5 4 6 3 3

993 1,681 1,540 1,656 1,344 2,773 2,059 2,114 3,112 3,498 1,024 1,934 1,194 4,018 2,290 4,093 1,471 2,709

$1,245,000 $1,350,000 $3,050,000 $2,950,000 $1,800,000 $1,375,000 $1,272,500 $875,000 $3,775,000

SOLD $950,000 $2,100,000 $1,749,000 $1,750,000 $1,595,000 $1,565,000 $2,365,000 $1,005,008 $2,758,452 $3,200,000 $1,060,000 $1,320,000 $1,295,000 $4,550,000 $1,550,000 $3,500,000 $775,000 $2,200,000

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1760 AVDM 1508 201 Ocean Drive 99 Antigua Ct 1760 AVDM 1109 914 B Avenue 831 H Ave 860 G Avenue 1820 AVDM 408 820 Margarita 912 B Avenue 1014 Flora Ave 22 Bahama Bend 643 C Avenue 14 Green Turtle Road 474 G Ave 63 Antigua Ct 1500 Orange Ave Cottage 8

JUNE 2019

232 B Ave 1100 Adella 13 903 Olive 611 3rd 267 D Avenue 1810 AVDM 304 1820 AVDM 606 20 Aruba Bend 1810 AVDM 602 201 A Avenue 1048 Isabella Avenue 1830 AVDM 1701 534 Orange Ave 630 I Avenue 1780 AVDM 106 1780 AVDM 107 1810 AVDM 109 853 H Ave 712 Margarita Ave 28 Aruba Bnd 1730 AVDM 1001/02 1520 Pendleton Road 1710 AVDM 504 427 Pomona Avenue 804 I Avenue 1770 AVDM 105 340 I Avenue 333 Orange Ave 24 1112 2nd St 361 E Avenue 1726 Miguel Ave 709/711 1st Street

JULY 2019

120 C Ave 308 574 C Ave. 33 Port Royale Road 532 D Avenue Page 68

$2,450,000 $4,150,000 $860,000 $2,400,000 $2,515,000 $2,525,000 $1,410,000 $1,675,000 $1,775,000 $2,525,000 $4,750,000 $1,223,000 $2,775,000 $2,750,000 $785,000 $1,200,000 $7,000,000

2 2 2 3 5 3 3 2 2 5 7 3 4 4 1 2 3

1,338 1,743 1,585 1,669 3,200 2,556 1,831 1,400 1,516 3,200 6,130 2,409 2,933 3,786 534 1,686 2,034

BD BA

SQFT

SOLD

3 2 2 3 3 2 1 3 2 4 4 2 3 3 1 4 2 5 5 3 3 4 2 3 5 1 3 2 2 3 4 6

1,340 1,171 976 1,672 1,180 1,320 1,200 2,343 1,126 1,587 4,183 1,165 2,000 1,654 1,031 1,723 1,165 2,938 3,530 1,786 2,019 1,800 1,450 2,004 2,896 934 2,033 1,087 1,400 2,000 3,950 7,228

$890,000 $1,175,000 $700,000 $1,165,000 $1,150,000 $1,940,000 $870,000 $1,190,000 $1,248,000 $1,750,000 $4,295,000 $1,555,000 $1,650,000 $1,750,000 $1,200,000 $3,000,000 $1,650,000 $3,300,000 $3,199,000 $1,030,000 $2,687,500 $1,300,000 $2,200,000 $2,060,000 $3,275,000 $1,075,000 $1,650,000 $695,000 $950,000 $1,698,000 $4,095,000 $10,000,000

SQFT

SOLD

2,325 2,000 2,091 858

$1,800,000 $1,995,000 $1,050,000 $1,157,000

2 4 2 3 5 4 3 2 3 5 5 3 4 4 1 2 3

3 2 2 2 3 2 1 3 2 2 7 2 4 2 1 5 2 4 4 2 4 3 2 3 4 2 3 2 3 3 6 11

BD BA 2 3 4 3

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2 3 3 1

4 4 3 3 4 3 4 4 3 1 3 2

3 4 4 2 4 3 3 3 3 1 4 2

2,784 2,900 1,958 1,342 2,022 2,343 3,002 2,453 3,078 882 2,019 1,501

$2,050,000 $2,685,000 $1,575,000 $2,100,000 $1,965,000 $1,175,000 $1,950,000 $2,260,000 $2,200,000 $1,425,000 $1,925,000 $779,900

AUGUST 2019

BD BA

SQFT

SOLD

28 Bridgetown Bnd 438 G Avenue 52 Antigua Ct 1750 AVDM 406 35 Saint Christophers 432 J Ave 1770 AVDM 1203 1820 AVDM PH01 77 Kingston Court West 1720 AVDM 605 1770 AVDM 907 361 C Ave 365 Glorietta Place 553 F Avenue 59 Tunapuna Ln 1780 AVDM 101 1810 AVDM 1206 135 G Ave 1220 1St St 303 1099 1st Street 215 120 I Avenue 801 C Ave 20 722 F AVE 910-12 F Avenue 832 B Avenue 161 Alder St 999 Adella Ave 1750 AVDM 1510 1115 Loma Avenue 1445 1st Street 632 Glorietta 1133 1st Street 118 1216 Churchill Place

3 1 2 1 3 4 3 2 2 2 1 3 4 3 3 1 2 5 3 2 4 2 4 6 2 4 5 1 4 3 5 2 4

1,786 587 1,534 995 2,091 2,119 1,668 1,594 1,632 1,281 900 1,976 1,998 1,214 2,309 1,400 1,503 2,586 2,520 1,773 3,521 935 1,700 3,555 960 2,351 5,530 1,195 1,948 1,500 2,871 1,325 3,350

$1,065,000 $795,000 $882,500 $950,000 $1,125,000 $1,521,000 $2,250,000 $2,419,000 $1,142,000 $2,439,000 $940,000 $1,650,000 $1,805,000 $930,000 $1,535,000 $1,445,000 $1,675,000 $1,940,000 $2,116,188 $2,080,000 $3,110,000 $649,900 $1,524,000 $3,200,000 $1,100,000 $2,500,000 $5,600,000 $1,050,000 $2,250,000 $1,200,000 $2,435,000 $1,190,000 $3,125,000

SEPTEMBER 2019

BD BA

SQFT

SOLD

3 4 2 1 4 2 5 5

1,559 3,199 1,213 1,031 1,897 1,350 3,270 4,198

$1,585,000 $3,562,500 $1,350,000 $1,595,000 $1,875,000 $1,305,000 $3,625,000 $4,350,000

1011 Coronado 819 I Ave 401 E Avenue 860 Balboa Ave 237 H Ave 26 Aruba Bend 59 Port Of Spain 461 A Ave 656 A Avenue 1760 AVDM 1407 862 J Avenue 63 Montego

350 D Ave. 1026 Flora Avenue 1830 AVDM 911 1780 AVDM 405 225 Palm Ave 838 B Avenue 987 Cabrillo 531 Country Club Ln

2 1 2 1 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 3 3 3 3 2 2 4 3 3 5 2 3 6 2 3 8 1 4 3 4 2 4 2 4 2 1 3 2 6 4

SEPTEMBER 2019 7 Inlet 400 2nd Street 641 Coronado Avenue 1730 AVDM 1009 333 Orange Ave 1 911 E Avenue 302 300 G Avenue 940 Balboa Ave 912 E Ave 863 H Avenue 903 Olive Ave 821 Country Club Lane 26 Half Moon Bend 30 Half Moon Bend 12 Buccaneer Way 818 C Avenue 141 Orange 306 464 Orange Ave

OCTOBER 2019

710 E Avenue 353 C Avenue 20 Catspaw Cape 825 C Ave 1 Pine Court 800 E Avenue 32 Buccaneer Way. 901 Balboa Avenue 39 Green Turtle Road 1424 2nd St 77 Tunapuna Ln 1010 Glorietta Boulevard 830 Alameda Blvd 612 9Th St 1820 AVDM 607 735 Guadalupe Ave 200 Orange Ave 102 374 D Ave 1008 Olive Lane

NOVEMBER 2019 1760 AVDM 1510 610 10th Street 1046 Isabella Ave 667 Ocean Blvd 850 Country Club Lane 44 Admiralty Cross 12 Port Royale Rd 1770 AVDM 808 1810 AVDM 1603 1720 AVDM PH 1608 1710 AVDM 1001 1770 AVDM 1102 373 C Ave 801 Olive Avenue

BD BA 3 4 4 3 2 2 5 3 3 3 2 5 3 3 4 2 2 4

4 4 2 3 2 2 3 2 3 2 2 6 3 2 4 2 3 5

BD BA 4 2 5 3 5 4 4 4 4 2 3 3 4 2 3 4 3 3 4

5 1 3 4 6 5 4 3 3 2 3 3 3 1 3 4 2 3 3

BD BA 2 4 3 4 5 3 3 2 3 2 2 2 3 3

2 4 5 3 3 5 3 2 3 3 2 2 3 4

SQFT

SOLD

2,744 1,968 1,840 1,668 1,194 1,070 2,315 1,857 1,474 1,316 976 4,632 1,665 1,830 3,000 1,134 2,140 1,991

$1,230,000 $1,670,000 $1,800,000 $2,800,000 $770,000 $812,500 $1,350,000 $2,125,000 $1,065,000 $1,750,000 $860,000 $4,800,000 $1,120,000 $910,000 $1,950,000 $884,000 $1,530,000 $1,650,000

SQFT

SOLD

2,344 1,029 2,409 2,050 3,800 2,420 3,024 2,696 2,800 1,300 2,248 2,064 2,966 1,100 1,697 2,641 1,264 2,012 1,743

$1,900,000 $960,000 $1,150,000 $1,875,000 $4,749,000 $2,455,000 $2,000,000 $2,100,000 $2,335,000 $1,270,000 $1,540,000 $2,995,000 $2,800,000 $1,200,000 $2,350,000 $3,177,000 $770,000 $1,650,000 $1,885,000

SQFT

SOLD

1,300 2,188 3,337 2,118 1,728 3,269 2,135 1,267 1,800 1,630 1,625 1,215 2,012 1,996

$1,320,000 $2,440,000 $3,485,000 $6,050,000 $2,400,000 $2,450,000 $1,083,000 $1,700,000 $2,900,000 $1,991,000 $2,175,000 $1,460,000 $1,710,000 $2,015,960

52 Montego Ct 37 Blue Anchor Cay Rd 1538 Ynez Pl 416 A Ave 1 Green Turtle Road 1820 AVDM 506 14 Bahama Bnd 611 10th St 1099 1st Street 207 639 Adella Lane 1050 Isabella Ave 330 C Avenue 718 B Avenue 1750 AVDM 705 1750 AVDM 1105 1770 AVDM 302 1004 G Avenue 1 Tunapuna Ln 89 Port Of Spain Rd 1405 1st St

2 4 4 3 7 1 4 3 2 3 3 4 3 1 1 2 6 3 3 3

DECEMBER 2019

BD BA

277 B Avenue 735 Margarita Ave 1730 AVDM 507 1100 Alameda Blvd 211 Ocean Drive 67 Montego Ct 656 Margarita 531 J Avenue 242 J Ave 1710 AVDM 706 1014 5th St 2B 1014 5th St 2A 272 I Avenue 1014 5th St 3A 333 Orange Ave 15 27 Antigua Court 1810 AVDM 1502 348 I Avenue 1044 Isabella Avenue 1750 AVDM 607 248 E Avenue 344 Orange Ave. 102 1810 AVDM 1401 91 Kingston Ct. W 1403 1st St 554 E Avenue 1830 AVDM 1506/1507 1040 Coronado Ave.

3 4 1 5 4 2 3 4 4 2 3 3 4 3 2 3 2 3 3 2 6 2 1 3 3 2 3 5

3 3 4 3 9 2 3 3 3 3 5 3 3 1 1 2 8 3 2 3 2 3 1 7 5 2 3 4 4 2 3 3 4 3 2 2 2 3 5 2 7 2 1 2 3 3 3 6

1,492 2,542 3,035 1,952 6,941 1,020 2,645 2,120 2,229 2,256 3,243 2,201 2,006 995 995 1,215 5,228 1,951 1,975 1,472

$782,500 $2,399,000 $2,987,500 $1,875,000 $3,750,000 $989,000 $1,150,000 $1,900,000 $2,300,000 $2,500,000 $2,730,000 $1,645,000 $2,055,000 $1,045,000 $1,250,000 $1,575,000 $5,250,000 $1,150,000 $1,500,000 $1,260,000

SQFT

SOLD

1,695 2,492 860 7,209 3,461 1,501 1,891 3,199 2,310 1,360 1,667 1,886 2,131 1,815 1,158 1,800 1,126 2,290 3,233 1,789 5,784 1,381 705 1,632 1,498 1,315 2,022 4,249

$1,070,000 $2,775,000 $1,175,000 $5,500,000 $6,100,000 $800,000 $2,500,000 $2,540,000 $1,730,000 $1,575,000 $1,600,000 $1,765,000 $1,850,000 $2,018,000 $650,000 $1,358,000 $1,437,000 $1,575,000 $2,820,000 $2,200,000 $3,450,000 $875,000 $800,000 $1,143,250 $1,260,000 $1,100,000 $3,000,000 $3,850,000

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WHO’S WHO IN CORONADO REAL ESTATE

2020

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Beth Aiello

DRE#01775191 Beth is a Coronado resident, mom of 3 boys, and military spouse of 20 years. She is also an active community member, volunteering at her local schools, church and participates in various fundraisers. A successful agent for over 15 years, she has been recognized for Top 5% performance in San Diego with 5-star Zillow reviews. She specializes in coastal communities, first-time home buyers and military relocations.

Address: 1339 Orange Ave, Ste.8 Phone: (619) 300-3577 Web: www.RealtyByBeth.com Years in Business: 16

Bay To Beach Group

Scott Aurich DRE#00978974

I have been a Broker in Coronado for the past 30 years. With my affiliation with Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, your property is given the highest level of global marketing and sales representation available anywhere! Whether you are looking to purchase or sell a beach cottage or a coastal masterpiece, it would be a privilege to represent you. Respectfully, Scott Aurich SDAR 2019 Recognition of Excellence, Platinum Award Winner. 2019 Coronado Real Estate Association, CoRealtor of the Year, Award Winner. 2019 Real Trends & Tom Ferry, “The Thousand” Top Real Estate Professional, Ranked #81 ( in sales volume) in the US, Award Winner.

Address: 1339 Orange Avenue, Ste. 8 Phone: (619) 987-9797 Web: www.ScottAurich.com Years in Business: 30 Charity Focus: Rady Childrens Hospital, World Housing and Alpha Project

Mary H. Bowlby

DRE#00867086 Bay To Beach Group with Berkshire Hathaway is an unparalleled group of top producing women including Phyl Sarber, Charlotte Rudowicz and Frances MacCartee. Bay To Beach Group combine the sophisticated skill-set imperative for multimillion dollar deals in today’s competitive market with a shared, core belief that their success is based on genuine, personal interest in each family’s or investor’s unique situation.

DRE#01994278 Let me do what I love best; assist you to find and purchase the perfect property or help you attain the highest sale price possible for the property you want to sell. I specialize in waterfront and luxury residential properties in the Coronado & San Diego coastal areas. As a CCIM designee, I have the proven experience and negotiating skills to help you achieve your real estate goals.

Address: 955 Orange Avenue Phone: (619) 865-0795 Web: www.baytobeachgroup.com Years in Business: 65+ cumulative

Address: 1200 Orange Avenue + 511 Grand Caribe Cswy Phone: (727) 692-6516 Email:bowlby@compass.com Years in Business: 22

Christine Baker

DRE#01808132 A consummate professional with a winning style, Christine Baker is a passionate advocate for her clients. Her following of loyal buyers and sellers benefit from her experience and years of overseeing a large volume of real estate transactions. Her sales numbers are impressive however, what most stands out about Chris is her warm personality and ability for finding solutions where others only see problems.

Address: 875 Orange Ave #101 Phone: (858) 449-3200 Web: BakerSellsSanDiego.com Years in Business: 12 Charity Focus: Friends of Downtown

Chisholm | Mickel Team

DRE#01999494 DRE#01214452 Laura and Carrie specialize in residential sales, vacation homes, investment properties, and relocation moves, both civilian and military.

Whether you are seasoned or first-time buyers, looking for investment property, or need to sell a home in the San Diego area, Laura and Carrie will use their marketing knowledge, experience, drive, and determination to turn your real estate goals into reality.

Address: 955 Orange Avenue Phone: (619) 684-0040 • (619) 630-3570 Web: www.ShopNadoHomes.com Years in Business: 11 Charity Focus: Coronado Schools Foundation

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The Clements Group

Steve Clinton Coronado Premier Properties

DRE#01120956 The Clements Group has been the backbone of residential Real Estate sales in Coronado and San Diego’s coastal communities for over 25 years. We have been ranked in the Top 100 of all Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realtors nationwide since 2012. We have been trusted to buy and sell some of San Diego and Coronado’s finest properties. We look forward to assisting you in the sale or purchase of your next home.

DRE#01006292 Steve Clinton has been licensed in Real Estate since 1988 and has lived in the Coronado area since 1989. Real Estate transactions can be very complex in today’s market and he strives to make them as seamless and ethical as possible. Steve also is a property manager for KP Coronado Property Management providing full service property management.

DRE#01185272 DRE#01210853 Lisa Storey and Herlinda Ryan specialize in Property Management and Residential sales and they can provide expert knowledge of Coronado Cays.

Whether you are looking for an agent to assist you in purchasing, selling or managing your property, Lisa and Herlinda have the skills and experience to help with your individual needs.

Address: 1341 Orange Avenue Phone: (619) 435-3700 Web: ClementsGroupRE.com Years in Business: 28

Address: 511 Grand Caribe Cswy Phone: (619) 279-1818 Web: kathypoundsteam.com Years in Business: 32

Address: 826 Orange Ave #432 Phone: (619) 997-3112 Web: coronadoresidence.com Years in Business: 40+

Carolyn Crane

Adrienne Dente Michael Ditton

DRE#00827245 Broker, BRE Carolyn Crane began her real estate career in commercial leasing and property management.

For over 25 years, she has focused her career on residential property sales and management handling many transactions for out-of-state owners. Having been a Coronado resident since 1992, Carolyn brings a wealth of local knowledge and valuable context for Coronado and the surrounding areas.

DRE#01317331 I have had the privilege of being a lifelong member of this amazing Village. ...with my children and grandchildren continuing to live here as well.

Coronado is a special place to call home and it is an honor to have had the opportunity to assist many individuals and families with their dream to own Coronado Real Estate and become a part of our community.

DRE# 01231125 Known to go above & beyond, listening to a clients needs, advising, teaching and guiding them is the key to my success. As a Veteran, Real Estate Professional and Investor, I know what it takes to get the job done.

Serving community one happy individual, family or investor at a time with honesty and integrity.

Address: 1203 2nd St. Suite C, Coronado Phone: (619) 522-0377 Email: leasing@crestmontrealty.com Years in Business: 20

Address: 101 Orange Avenue Phone: (619) 850-2880 Web: AdrienneDente.com Years in Business: 22

Phone: (805) 701-8384 Email: michaelditton@bigblockrealty.com Web: www.michaelditton.com Years in Business: 23

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Fred Eckert

Ruth Ann Fisher

DOI#OG43343 Over 27 years with Chicago Title and a Master’s Degree, has allowed me to provide sound advice and the best title insurance when you buy, sell, refinance, do a 1031 exchange or need commercial/subdivision title work.

I work with realtors, lenders, attorneys, escrow officers and consumers. Need a recommendation for any of the above? Call me anytime.

DRE#01281432 Ruth Ann Fisher, a Coronado resident since 1999, brings over 30 years of real estate experience and a wealth of in-depth knowledge to every client relationship. Loved by her clients, and widely respected among her colleagues, her exemplary service, professionalism and integrity set her apart. As a dedicated member of the Coronado community, she is a visible presence in Coronado.

Address: 675 I Avenue Phone: (619) 507-5688 Email: Supmanx@gmail.com EckertF@CTT.com Years in Business: 27+

Address: 1500 Orange Avenue Phone: (619) 437-1888 Web: delcoronadorealty.com Years in Business: 30+ Charity Focus: The Wampler Foundation

Caroline Haines

DRE#00953131 My 33-year career in Real Estate provides me with a unique understanding of the professional concerns and responsibilities that affect buyers and sellers. I am a dedicated professional who has a strong commitment to ensuring quality service for my clientele. A fourthgeneration family from Coronado gives me a great sense of all-around knowledge and understanding of Coronado Island. I am a full-service agent and was Realtor of the year for ’13, ’15 & ’19.

Address: 944 Orange Avenue Phone: (619) 435-5200 Email: chaines@CBWhomes.com Years in Business: 33

Karen Hust

DRE#01708516 Providing excellent customer service and valued client experiences are extremely important to Karen.

With a tireless work ethic, she remains focused on helping clients achieve their real estate goals while also building long-term relationships. Her drive and dedication have earned Karen recognition as a Five Star Real Estate Agent for 11 straight years.

Address: 101 Orange Avenue Phone: (619) 838-7021 Email: khust@bhhscal.com Years in Business: 12 Charity Focus: Navy Seal Foundation

Apua Garbutt DRE# 01859903

Prior to becoming an agent, Apua worked side by side with real estate, corporate and probate attorneys, including HUD Section 8 Housing.

Positions held: • Founder of Coronado Canine Mayor-Coronado P.A.W.S. • 2 yrs. Director Coronado Real Estate Assn. (CREA) • Current VP of Coronado Real Estate Assn. (CREA) • Current Director California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) • SD Assn. of Realtors / Housing Opportunity member SDAR) Fundraising involvement: • SD Museum of Art/“Art Alive”/Legacy Designer • Founder of the “Coronado Canine Mayor” P.A.W.S. has garnered approximately $80,000 from this zany elections • Balboa Park Conservancy Circle, member/donor Address: 101 Orange Avenue Phone: (619) 818-8126 Email: apuareagent@gmail.com Years in Business: 10

Kathleen Hanlon DRE#01386879

As an industry-leading agent, I am committed to delivering extraordinary service and results to every client. With access to advanced tools and a vast network of resources, I can provide the market knowledge and expertise to give you the best results on every transaction.

My focus on customer service and integrity ensures you get the best service and attention possible. My dedication to service has made me a leader with Berkshire Hathaway in Southern California, and that success is built by helping one client at a time. Chairman’s Circle Gold 2014,2015,2016,2017, Leading Edge Society 2018.

Address: 955 Orange Avenue Phone: (619) 339-6536 Email: kathleen.hanlon@yahoo.com Years in Business: 18

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Rick Inghram

Vicki Inghram

DRE# 01377744 With over 18 years of real estate experience, Colonel Rick Inghram, USMC, Retired and Broker Associate consistently earns high recommendations from his clients. Dependable, disciplined and always going the extra mile for his clients in sales and property management, he represents the embodiment of the Marine Corps motto, Semper Fidelis, Always Faithful.

DRE#01295321 With over 20 years of heartfelt dedication, Vicki consistently earns coveted awards for Outstanding Customer Service and Top Sales in Coronado and San Diego. These awards represent a sincere commitment and disciplined mastery of producing a very happy outcome for you, the client. Vicki’s vision is to build a lifetime relationship with her clients.

Address: 101 Orange Avenue Phone: (619) 301-7766 Email: ringhram@gmail.com Years in Business: 12

Address: 101 Orange Avenue Phone: (619) 204-3400 Web: BestofCoronado.com Years in Business: 20 Charity Focus: Tunnel to Towers Foundation

Shelly Klessinger

Koop Group

Neva Kaye

DRE#01925476 Neva Kaye is a Realtor with 15 years of experience in sales, marketing and industry experience. Neva became a Licensed REALTOR in 2013 and is proud to be affiliated with Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty Coronado office. Neva’s diverse background brings a wide range of expertise which includes residential construction, financial planning, sales & interior design. When dealing with Neva no matter what the situation is, you can always expect transparency, honesty, integrity and professionalism.

Address: 1200 Orange Avenue Phone: (619) 865-2019 Web: Neva@kaye.us Years in Business: 7 Charity Focus: Voices for Children

Olga Lavalle

DRE#01355449 My love for the Coronado lifestyle inspired me to become an agent in 2003 to help others fulfill their dreams to own property in this very special community. I possess a comprehensive understanding of the local market, proficient negotiating skills and provide professional support to my clients throughout their real estate transactions. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a property in Coronado or elsewhere, it would be my pleasure to represent you with all your real estate needs.

DRE#00460840 We are a family team which includes Kathy Koop and her 2 daughters Karrie Koop-Gilby and Allison KoopRice who are top producers with Berkshire Hathaway, Coronado. Kathy and her daughters are long time residents of Coronado. They have been top producers in this market for over 20 years. They are extremely knowledgeable, ethical and hardworking. We support Christ Church Day School as a charity focus.

DRE#01724705 With more than 15 years of experience in Real Estate, Olga Lavalle has deep knowledge of the Coronado community and market trends. Educated abroad, she is fluent in English, Spanish and French. Her quiet sophistication is matched by her down to earth sincerity and her dedication to help and protect her clients in this complex market.

Address: 1339 Orange Avenue, Ste. 8 Phone: (619) 519-3925 Web: Shellyklessinger@gmail.com Years in Business: 16 Charity Focus: World Housing

Address: 101 Orange Avenue Phone: (619) 985-8722 Web: KathyKoop.com Years in Business: 36+

Address: 1033 B Ave, Ste 303 - 304 Phone: 619.995.6259 Web: www.HomesOlga.com Email: olga@elliman.com Years in Business: 15

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Linda Lomas

Olga Stevens & Maria Garate

DRE#00595800 Linda with 40 plus years of Real Estate experience has accomplished many Professional Designations during the course of her real estate career. Linda specializes in Coronado (Village, Shores, Cays) however, she has sold properties from Rancho Santa Fe down to South Bay in all price ranges, from a castle to a cottage. In the event clients wish Property Management services, Linda is also an expert property manager. I return calls promptly and would love to hear from you.

DRE#01105050 DRE#02090976 With over 26 years of combined Real Estate experience, Olga Stevens and Maria Garate bring the extensive knowledge and business innovation needed to navigate today’s modern market. Year after year Olga Minvielle Stevens is one of the most respected and consistently top producing Realtors in Coronado, thanks to her amazing work ethic, tireless service to clients and gracious yet tenacious negotiating style. Olga’s associate, Maria Garate is a Coronado native and is known for her devotion to providing quality service, building relationships and most importantly, earning her clients trust. Although still early in her career, she has made a strong impression on her clients and proven that she will go the lengths in order to achieve successful results for everyone she works with.

Together, they make a great partnership and are ready to make their home, your home!

Address: 1200 Orange Ave Phone: (619) 884-4499 Email:LindaLomasCoronado@gmail.com Years in Business: 40+

Address: 875 Orange Ave, Ste 101 Phone: (619) 778.8011 • (619) 991.5073 Web: www.OlgaCoronado.com Years In Business: 26

Molly Haines McKay

Renee Wilson

Scott Grimes

DRE#01876062 Molly is a dynamic and enthusiastic professional with deep roots in Coronado. As a 5th generation resident, Molly’s extensive knowledge of home values, neighborhoods and schools make her a valuable resource for her clients interested in the region. In 2019, she was honored with a Chairman’s Circle Award-Platinum for her excellent sales performance, placing her in the top 1% of BHHS agents nationwide.

DRE#01192858 DRE#01391946 ParkLife | Compass has quickly become one of the most successful boutique real estate offices on the “island”. Our success is a direct result of our personalized service and sincere dedication to listening to and meeting the needs of our clients. At ParkLife | Compass, we respect the significance of selling your home.

Being local residents for over 25+ years, Scott Grimes and Renee Wilson have achieved a high level of respect in the community. Not only does ParkLife | Compass provide clients with dedication, comfort, and knowledge, but also strives to make a positive impact in our community and in the lives of our clients.

At ParkLife | Compass we believe in the essence of celebrating the goodness of life! Coronado is an incredibly special place to live and its our privilege to work with our clients to help them realize their Coronado property goals.

Address: 955 Orange Avenue Phone: (619) 985-2726 Web: mollyhainesmckay.com Years in Business: 11 Charity Focus: Coronado Junior Womans Club, Coronado Real Estate Association, Optimist Club of Coronado

Address: 935 Orange Avenue Phone: (619) 518-7501 • (619) 871-4282 Email: renee@parklifeproperties.com • scott@parklifeproperties.com Charity Focus: Coronado Schools Foundation, PAWS, Coronado SAFE, Christ Church Day School, Sacred Heart Parish School, Make-A-Wish San Diego Years in Business: 25+

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Meridith Metzger Mike Napolitano DRE#01435132 Meridith’s current and past clients know they can count on individual attention and unique solutions to meet their specific real estate needs, whether they are luxury home sellers, first-time home buyers, savvy investors, or vacation home buyers from around the world. Her client testimonials include endorsements from every age group including working professionals, transitioning retirees, and those just entering the real estate market.

Address: 955 Orange Avenue Phone: (619) 850-8285 Email: meridithmetzger@gmail.com Years in Business: 16 Charity Focus: Project Concern International and Horses of the Tir Na Nog

Kathy Pounds

DRE#01044960 With over 30 years invested in Coronado Real Estate, Kathy Pounds truly understands the community and how to build a loyal customer base. Since starting her career in 1987, she has sold nearly every property in the Cays at least once and has built an outstanding reputation for quality service. Staying relevant and successful in Real Estate for three decades is a feat that not many can accomplish.

Address: 1200 Orange Ave + 511 Grand Caribe Cswy Phone: (619) 997-3171 Web: KathyPoundsTeam.com Years in Business: 31+

Harold Nevin

DRE#00867086 Mike Napolitano is President and Managing Broker of Real Living Napolitano Real Estate. The longest family owned Real Estate Sales office in Coronado.

Napolitano served on the Coronado Planning Commission From 1986-1988, and the Coronado City Council from 1988-1992. He is a Past President of the Coronado Association of Realtors and Past Chairman of the Coronado Hospital Foundation.

DRE# 00667220 Harold Nevin has been licensed since 1977. His real estate experience began as a Realtor in Los Angeles and then in San Francisco. He has lived in The Cays since 2006, and works with Buyers and Sellers in The Cays, Coronado and Imperial Beach. When buying or selling a home, it is a strong advantage to work with a Realtor that is an expert in your area, Harold Nevin is that expert.

Address: 939 Orange Avenue Phone: (619) 435-0135 Web: realliving.com Years in Business: 39 Charity Focus: Resurrection Lutheran Church, Coronado Hospital Foundation

Address: Kathy Pounds Team 511 Grand Caribe Cswy.

Phone: (619) 846-1600 Email: Harold.Nevin@Compass.com Years in Business: 40+

Salas Properties

DRE#01966248 We are guided by excellence. Salas Properties prides itself on being a top boutique style real estate firm in Coronado.

Our experience, attention to detail and care not only sets us apart but also solidifies lasting relationships. We are passionate and we love to help dreams come true. We are the Coronado brokerage that cares always serving our clients best interests. We thank you in advance for allowing us the opportunity to serve you. Hablamos español.

Address: 1208 10th Street Phone: (619) 905-5780 Web: www.SalasProperties.com Years in Business: 15 Charity Focus: Coronado Schools Foundation and Make a Wish Foundation

- Nosotros lo Hacemos Posible -

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Pete Slaughter Paulette Fennello

DRE#01407834 DRE#1124030 Pete & Paulette buy and sell residential, vacation & light investment properties for Private/Referral clients. Born and Raised in San Diego, Pete knows the market and history. Paulette, raised in Scottsdale, AZ, yet lived up/down California Coast since the 70s, stays licensed and active in both states since 1990.

Longtime Coronado residents, often in awards arena for their company and very successful in ‘direct to home’ internet marketing.

Address: 101 Orange Avenue Phone: (619) 240.4064 / 800.499.5884 Website: OwnYourDreams.com Years in Business: 17/31

Carol Stanford

DRE#01390529 Carol is focused on providing her clients with exceptional service and helping them achieve their financial goals. She is committed to helping her clients through the process with professionalism. She has the product knowledge and ability to be flexible. When you’re ready to buy or sell a home in Coronado, call Carol to schedule a private consultation.

Address: 1200 Orange Avenue Phone: (619) 987-8766 Email: carol@carolstanford.com Years in Business: 17

Gina Schnell

DRE#01945038 Gina Schnell is an experienced Broker Associate whose background as a Senior Vice President for a major US bank, Licensed Financial Advisor and Navy spouse make her uniquely qualified to meet her clients’ real estate needs. Top 2% of all Berkshire Hathaway agents nationwide, Chairman’s Circle Gold, (Top100 San Diego agents), SDAR Silver Level Award Winner for Excellence Address: 101 Orange Avenue Phone: (619) 865-0650 Web: www.ginaschnell.com Years in Business: 6 Charity Focus: STEP, Support The Enlisted Project

Connie Spitzer DRE#898711

Connie is a good combination of experience, and staying on top of the current trends in marketing. San Diego Magazine has named her a Five Star Real Estate Agent 6 years in a row. Connie has over 30 years of experience (over 20 in Coronado), and can help you with more complicated moves. She knows the changes in the VA loan, (which now has no loan limit) If you qualify, you can purchase a home for over a million dollars with no down payment. She understands the importance of confidentiality and trust. Call or text her with your real estate questions.

Phone: (619) 843-0437 Email: conniespitzer1@gmail.com Years in Business: 30+ 22 in Coronado Charity Focus: St Paul’s United Methodist Church, UMW and P.E.O

Seashore Properties

DRE#01454055 Seashore Properties is a small boutique brokerage whose agents all work, live and have raised their families in Coronado. For the past 15 years they have had the pleasure and privilege of assisting buyers, sellers and rental property owners with ALL of their real estate needs. As a truly hometown real estate company with a spotless reputation, they will work tirelessly on your behalf to make every transaction seamless!

Phone: (619) 841-5870 Web: seashorepropertiescoronado.com Years in Business: 15

Tom Tilford

DRE#00547836 With over 20 plus years of real estate experience, Tom is not just selling real estate, but providing essential tools and information to help buyers and sellers make great real estate decisions! Our hands –on approach and creative problem solving techniques will provide you with that can-do’ “anything is possible” real estate experience.

Address: 939 Orange Avenue Phone: (619) 300-2218 Email: Tom@tomtilfordre.com Years in Business: 39

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Chris & Kate Toogood

DRE#01882388 DRE#01997872 When it comes to Coronado and the beach communities Toogood Realty has the inside track.

Kate and Chris are a dynamic team giving the ultimate in personal one on one service. TOP 5% of all Realtors in San Diego, Toogood Realty is well versed in helping both buyers and sellers get the most from every transaction. Toogood Realty believes in educating it’s clients so they can feel confident with their sale or purchase.

Phone: (619) 865-3334 Email: Chris@ChrisToogood.com Charity Focus: Wounded Warriors

Christy Ward

DRE#02040078 Realtor, BRE Christy began her career within the technology industry managing relationships with Fortune 500 clients. Christy’s experience in real estate began over 10 years ago as a partner in a residential real estate firm where she assisted with sales, marketing, and investor arelations. Christy maintains a strong working perspective on local market dynamics.

Address: 1203 2nd St. Suite C, Coronado Phone: (619) 522-0377 Web: www.crestmontrealty.com Years in Business: 10+

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Jeff Tyler

DRE#01900337 With a passion for “Making Dreams Come True One Home at a Time” key leadership positions & advanced education have taught me the skills to ensure success with over $30,000,000 in TNT real estate sales. MBA, Retired USN Submarine Officer, President of a public San Diego electronics company, Coronado Rotarian, & Coronado Public Art Team.

Address: 944 Orange Avenue Phone: (619) 865-7153 Email: JTyler@cbwhomes.com Years in Business: 9 Charity Focus: PAWS

Brunilda & Dany Zaragoza

DRE#00849495 DRE#01826683 With over 45 years of combined Top Producing Real Estate Experience in Coronado and Coronado Residents for as many years, you can always count on us to help you achieve your real estate goals!

Address: 501A Grand Caribe Cswy Phone: (619) 520-7799 Web: ZaragozaRealtors.com Years in Business: 40 Charity Focus: Sacred Heart Church Coronado

Victoria Biagiotti-Wise

CalBRE# 01464951 With over 12 years of real estate knowledge helping clients in Southern California, Victoria’s philosophy of building trust and maintaining long-term relationships is essential to the success of her practice and clients. Being a University of San Diego alumni, she’s made Coronado her home. Personal attention given to each customer through unique solutions to successfully meet their real estate goals like concierge remodeling and bridge loan services.

She is a mom, a marketing professional, and community non-profit volunteer.

Address: 511 Grand Caribe Cswy Phone: (619) 519-0352 Email: wiserealestateinfo@gmail.com Facebook:@wiserealestateinfo Years in Business:12+

Reserve for 2020!

619.437.8800 Feb- Coronado Magazine April - Eagle & Journal

Who’s Who

Charles Ahern

Georgia Ellis

(619) 823-2142

(619) 988-2455

cahern@bhhscal.com

georgia@bhhscal.com DRE#01012774

DRE#01262309

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties

Scott Aurich

(619) 987-9797 (619) 437-1614

ScottAurich.com Scott@ScottAurich.com DRE#00978974

Shelly Klessinger (619) 519-3925

shellyklessinger@gmail.com DRE#01355449

Beth Aiello

(619) 300-3577

realtybybeth@gmail.com www.yourcoronadorealtor.com DRE#01775191

Tyler Mathews (619) 992-0808

tyler.mathews@sir.com DRE#01997577

Stacy Bell Begin

(619) 200-9184

Felicia Bell

(619) 920-9124

StacyBegin619@gmail.com FeliciaFBell@gmail.com DRE#02014995 DRE#00429681

www.Shorelifeluxury.com Coronado Shores Co.

Fran Carrigan

(619) 852-3898

francescarrigan2@gmail.com DRE#01017971 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties

Raquel Fernandez (619) 453-4513

Raquel@GetLocalHomes.com www.GetLocalHomes.com DRE#01945891

Coronado Shores Co.

Ruth Ann Fisher

(619) 733-4100

rfisher@delcoronadorealty.com DRE#01909797

delcoronadorealty.com Del Coronado Realty

Aldo Ciani

Monique Fuzet

aldociani.com aciani1@san.rr.com

fuzetpmonique@gmail.com

(619) 200-7540 DRE#00358735

Coronado Cays Realty

Doni Corcoran

(858) 922-0978

corcoran.doni@gmail.com

(619) 994-4453 DRE#00949513

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties

John Harrington

(619) 200-8504

Mariane Abbott

DRE#01951522

CoronadoShoresCo.com jharrington60@gmail.com

(619) 301-2452

Pacific Sotheby’s Realty

Coronado Shores Co.

marianeabbott@yahoo.com DRE#01438122

Bridget Carlson

Larry ‘LC’ Cline

(858) 682-5202

larrycline.willisallen.com Lccline@willisallen.com DRE#01894025

DRE#01210260

Katie Herrick

(619) 865-2085

Kherrick@cbwhomes.com www.ktherrick.com DRE#01800357

(619) 857-5785

Willis Allen Real Estate

Coldwell Banker West

DRE#02072427

Clarissa Delgado Nakaima

Francine Howard

bridget@bridgethomes.com

ScottAurich.com

Pacific Sotheby’s Realty

(619) 948-5131

clarissa@willisallen.com ClarissaExplainsRE.com DRE#01871697

Willis Allen Real Estate

Christine Baker

Julia M. Elassaad

(619) 302-0234

Francine@sd-realtor.com DRE#01802654

RE/MAX Hometown Realtors

Molly Korson

(858) 449-3200

(619) 573-8350

(619) 808-6610

BakerSellsSanDiego.com

jelassaad@cbwhomes.com

DRE#01379254

Coldwell Banker West

Korson Properties

chris@bakersellssandiego.com DRE#01808132

Willis Allen Real Estate

DRE#01937427

mollykorson1@aol.com

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Linda Kofler

Maryellen McMahon (619) 252-4778

(619) 246-9949

10kofler@gmail.com

maryellen.mcmahon@elliman.com

DRE#01893617

maryellenmcmahon.elliman.com DRE#01992431

Coronado Shores Co.

Edith Salas

(619) 905-5780

edith@salasproperties.com DRE#01966248

Douglas Elliman

Ed Noonan

(619) 252-1232

enoonan12@aol.com CoronadoCays LuxuryHomes.com DRE#00993300

Stephanie Baker (619) 306-6317 stephanie@salasproperties.com DRE#01986654

Noonan Properties

Ryan Koubeserian

Josh Barbera

Ara Koubeserian

(619) 957-5357

(619) 339-9736 (619) 339-2383

josh@salasproperties.com

ryankoubeserian@yahoo.com arakoubeserian@yahoo.com DRE#01738738

DRE#02053563

DRE#0045410

CoronadoShoresCo.com Coronado Shores Co.

Martha Kuenhold (619) 987-7725

CoronadoShoresCo.com mkuenhold@gmail.com DRE#01369875

Coronado Shores Co.

Cheryl Morabito

DRE#01183389

Dino Morabito

DRE#01415017

(619) 987-3066

Dino@TheMorabitoGroup.com www.TheMorabitoGroup.com

Real Living Napolitano Real Estate

DRE#02022374

DianneLookabaugh@gmail.com Realliving.com/Dianne.Lookabaugh

Mark O’Brien

DRE#01902197 Real Living Napolitano Real Estate

karisellscoastal.com kari@karisellscoastal.com DRE#01475331

Park Life | Compass

DRE#01144127

Beth Delano

(619) 847-3524 (619) 514-7740 Flagship.net

Flagship Properties, Inc.

SocalKenm@gmail.com

Jon.Palmieri@compass.com www.Jonpalmieri.com

Carol McGraw

Nancy Parrett

DRE#01809272 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties

Coronado Magazine

DRE#02077676

www.salasproperties.com Salas Properties

DRE#01901955

Compass Real Estate

carol@carolmcgraw.com

mark@salasproperties.com

(619) 400-7583

Compass Real Estate

(619) 905-8965

(619) 254-5277

DRE#0126197

Jon Palmieri

FindCoronadoRealEstate.com DRE#01260645

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Carrie O’Brien

Ken May

(619) 254-7497

Evan Piritz

CAPT USN (ret) evan@salasproperties.com

(619) 733-3456

(619) 884-4193

remi@salasproperties.com DRE#01764378

(619) 600-7817

Dianne Lookabaugh

Kari Lyons

Remi Pieratt

(619) 972-7364

(619) 368-1898 Nancyparrett@sd-realtor.com DRE#01256239

At Home Realty

Zach Todaro

(619) 302-9239

Erin Todaro

(619) 302-0481

zach.todaro@compass.com erin.todaro@compass.com DRE#01881566 DRE#01947874

todarorealestate.com Compass Real Estate

Barbara Wamhoff (619) 517-8880

barbara.wamhoff@pacificsir.com DRE#01225350

Pacific Sotheby’s Realty

Cover was Courtesy of the Gondola Company

www.gondola company.com 619-429-6317

Dave Werth

(858) 926-9181

Dave.Werth@Elliman.com DRE#01865561

Kristina Quesada (619) 840-4550

Kristina.Quesada@Elliman.com DRE#01976758

Whitney Benzian (619) 840-4550

Whitney.Benzian@Elliman.com DRE#01890260

www.TheWerthGroup.com Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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Information about our writers, features and photographers for submitted pieces.

At Home: A Perfect Pairing Page 08 Denise Lyon, food writer, Photos by Daniel Toennies

stylist, columnist and designer for Coronado Magazine

Confessions of a Perfect(ish) Mom: Love Is in the Air Page 19 Hattie Foote, columnist, Photos by Hattie Foote

photographer, mother of two

From My Shelf to Yours: Romantic Reads for February Aly Brady, contributor Photo by Daniel Toennies

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A Vacation in Your Own Backyard: Marisol Hotel Page 29 Garate, Lavalle and Stevens: Three Generations of Local Realtors Page 34 Linda L. Austin, contributor and Eagle Newspaper columnist, “The Grandmother I Always Wanted” Submitted photos by Maria Garate, Olga Lavalle and Olga Stevens Photos submitted by Marisol Hotel

Food & Drink: Hand Held Cherry Pies Page 39 Susie Clifford, copy editor Photographed by Susie Clifford

for Eagle Newspapers

Getting Ready for the Coronado Flower Show Page 42

Submitted by the Coronado Flower Association and the Coronado Junior Woman’s Club Photos by Kel Casey

Operation Homelife: Xenophobia Page 47

Krysta Murray, columnist, military spouse and mom

Yesteryear: The Man Behind Coronado’s Early Illustrations, Thomas Dykes Beasley Page 52

Kimball Worcester, Coronado Historical Association Volunteeer Photos courtesy of the Coronado Historical Association

Way of Life: Out of Sight Page 55 Lura Allen, Staff Designer, J Hill Interiors Photos courtesy of J Hill Interiors

Art of Collecting - Green Tree Musical Dolls Page 60

Collection of Alessandra Selg-Harrigan Photo by Daniel Toennies

The SECURE Act Could Change Your Retirement Plan Page 64

Andy McNamara, CFP® is an associate wealth advisor with The Gensler Group, 619-554-1300, and a registered representative with, and securities are offered through, LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC

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A Celebration of Environmental Awareness for a Sustainable Coronado IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CORONADO PUBLIC LIBRARY

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

January 3

Dedication of Emerald Keepers’ City of Coronado Boat Ramp Sign CITY BOAT RAMP | 11:00AM

January 11

Beach Clean-up with Rotary Club of Coronado Join us

CORONADO PUBLIC LIBRARY WINN ROOM, 7:00PM

May 21

Re-purposed: ReMarkable ART Art Auction & Show

Marine Plastics: Chemistry of Plastic Degradation Rikki McDaniel, Marine Biologist & Chemist, North American Marine Environment Protection Association.

June

Emerald Read: The Death and Life of Monterey Bay A

CORONADO PUBLIC LIBRARY WINN ROOM, 7:00PM

February 5

Demystifying Plastic Pollution Myths in the Sailing Industry and Green Boater Tips Tyson Bottenus and Paige Myatt with Sailors for the Sea Powered by Oceana. Dinner open to those attending with reservations 619-435-1848.

Naval Base Coronado Environmental Stewardship

June 13

for coffee / hot chocolate afterwards.

June 16

6-8; 9-12 Go to EmeraldKeepers.org for details. Drop posters at the Library front desk.

March 4

Scientists & Society at a Crossroads: Seabed Mining in the Deep Sea In partnership with UC San Diego’s Osher

WINN ROOM, 7:00PM

June 23

March 17

Poster Awards at City Council Meeting CITY HALL,

June 29

Ocean Blue Beach Exhibit Opens Library Exhibit Hall

July

Display of Award-winning Children’s Picture Books

Ocean Conservation Trivia with Casey Tanaka TENT CITY,

March 28

Citizen Science Expo Join experts from over a dozen

6:00PM

local organizations to learn what you can do to assist in real science projects that will benefit our environment.

LIBRARY

July 9

Marine Debris: The World’s Biggest Tiny Problem in the Deep Sea In partnership with UC San Diego’s

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Dr. Jenni Brandon, Oceanographer. JOHN D. SPRECKELS CENTER, 2:30PM April 18

CORONADO CENTER BEACH LIFEGUARD TOWER, 10:00AM

July 15

Ocean Conservation Trivia with Casey Tanaka

July 16

Emerald Read: Discussion with Author of The Death and Life of Monterey Bay, A Story of Revival with author Dr. Stephen R. Palumbi, Director, Hopkins Marine Station, Stanford University. CORONADO PUBLIC LIBRARY WINN

July 21

April 22

EARTH DAY

discussion with SeaWorld Rescue Team. CORONADO PUBLIC

August 29

Pollution Solutions Along the U.S. Mexican Border Serge

TBD

Clean-Up Emerald Keepers encourages you to pick up trash

in your neighborhood and/or on the beach.

Screening of A Plastic Ocean Panel discussion of the film to follow. Tickets $6 on website. VILLAGE THEATER, 5:00PM

Emerald Read: Screening of Saving Otter 501 and LIBRARY, WINN ROOM, 6:30PM

Chalk Walk: Where eARTh Meets the Sea Laura Hill’s Advanced CHS Art Students. Library walkways. 9:00AM -

Dedina, Executive Director, WILDCOAST. Introduced by Mayor Richard Bailey. CORONADO PUBLIC LIBRARY, WINN ROOM, 7:00P m

TENT CITY, 5:00PM

ROOM, 7:00PM

Screening of Chasing Coral with filmmaker Zack Rago.

Tickets $6 VILLAGE THEATER, 10:00AM

4:00PM.

April 21

Emerald Read: Beach Book Talk Bring a beach chair

and your copy of The Death and Life Of Monterey Bay, A Story of Revival by Stephen R. Palumbi and Carolyn Sotka.

CORONADO PUBLIC LIBRARY, 10:00AM-2:00PM

April 1

JUNE 29 - AUGUST 30

about beaches, sea life, and environmental preservation selected by Philippe Cousteau. CORONADO PUBLIC

CHAMBERS, 4:00PM

March 19

Children’s Film with a Scientist: Finding Nemo Learn about the importance of coral reefs. Treats provided. Bring a reusable water bottle. CORONADO PUBLIC LIBRARY WINN ROOM, 3:30PM – 5:30PM

Lifelong Learning Institute, Dr. Lisa Levins, Marine Ecologist.

JOHN D. SPRECKELS CENTER, 2:30PM

Renaissance on the Bay Garry Bonelli, Chairman, San

Diego Port Commission. CORONADO PUBLIC LIBRARY

7:00PM

Poster Competition Deadline Grade Categories: K-2, 3-5;

Beach Clean-up with Rotary Club of Coronado Join us ISABELLA & OCEAN, 7:55AM

Captain Timothy Slentz, Commanding Officer, Naval Base Coronado. CORONADO PUBLIC LIBRARY WINN ROOM,

February 21

VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 4:30PM – 7:30PM

Story of Revival by Stephen R. Palumbi & Carolyn Sotka. Get your copy now!

CORONADO YACHT CLUB, SPEAKER - 5:30PM; DINNER 6:30PM

February 18

Studying and Protecting the Coastal Ocean by Surfing with Smartfin Dr. Phil Bresnahan, UCSD Citizen Scientist.

for coffee / hot chocolate afterwards.

ISABELLA & OCEAN, 7:55AM

January 21

May 19

Discovery of the Pacific Garbage Patch Captain Charles Moore, Ocean Explorer, Author, Oceanographer.

CORONADO PUBLIC LIBRARY WINN ROOM

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