Williamsburg VA Restaurants-Buon Amici Williamsburg VA Best of 2008

Buon amici means “good friends” in Italian. That’s certainly the feeling Denise Berardi hopes to convey when folks come to eat at Buon Amici Pizzeria & Ristorante in New Town. “We treat everybody like they’re part of the family,” said Berardi, who is general manager and co-owner. “I tell my staff to treat people like [...]

Best of Williamsburg 2008 Continued

From an article in the VA Gazette by Cortney Langley Dec 2008, Charlie Martino credits three R’s for Cooke’s Gardens popularity: Reputation, repeat customers, referrals. Cooke’s Landscaping topped the Gazette’s “Best of” awards for 2008. “We become more friends — more a part of their businesses and their homes — than being viewed as a [...]

Best of Williamsburg VA 2008 Continued

By Susan Robertson VA Gazette Dec. 2008 —When Andy Jacobs dressed up as Super Principal for Halloween, he had no idea that he’d be voted Best Principal for 2008 in the Gazette’s annual reader survey. He donned his Superman outfit, complete with a homemade “Super Principal” symbol, and climbed up onto the roof of Matoaka Elementary. [...]

Ukrops Closing one of it’s Williamsburg VA Stores

I have to say I always wondered why Ukrop’s opened a second store in Williamsburg. Well everyone one else wondered to. Sad to report that they will close one of their two Williamsburg-area stores next month. The last day for the Ukrops Lightfoot store at 6610 Mooretown Road in the Williamsburg Marketcenter  (near Home Depot) will [...]

Best of Williamsburg VA 2008

From an article in the VA Gazette by Amanda Kerr- Dec 2008—Fred Miller, owner of Prince George Art & Frame, is a lover of art and a student of art history. So it’s no surprise that he’s dedicated to making sure that paintings, photographs and documents like diplomas are thoughtfully framed and properly displayed. Miller’s [...]

Godspeed Animal Care Voted " Best in Williamsburg

By Susan Robertson VA Gazette Dec 2008  —Godspeed Animal Care prides itself on two things, honest diagnosis and customer service. It was enough to win the title of best veterinarian for 2008. Kelly O’Connor, practice manager and veterinarian Pamela Dumont were pleasantly surprised to hear the clinic took top honors. They believe their two pillars [...]

Best of Williamsburg VA 2008

This annual poll in the VA Gazette is eagerly anticipated by all in the area. Do realize there are others that should appear. It is based on votes submitted by readers. By Cortney Langley VA Gazette Dec 2008 “If you drive through Toano and smell fried chicken, it’s peanuts cooking,” explained Terri Morgan. She’s director [...]

Top-Ranking U.S. Digital Cities Named for 2008 VA has 10 Winners !

2008 Digital Cities Winners Announced! Top-Ranking U.S. Digital Cities Named for 2008 e.Republic’s Center for Digital Government and Digital Communities magazine released results of the eighth annual survey which examines how cities use technology to create a seamless environment between local government and constituents. “This year’s winners reflect that even with budgetary challenges, cities are [...]

Best of Williamsburg 2008

Best of Williamsburg 2008 Continued By Steve Vaughan VA Gazette—In two decades, Prime Outlets have become part of the local culture. Lining up in the wee hours of Black Friday morning is as much a part of some residents’ holiday traditions as the Grand Illumination and the Christmas Parade. It’s not just locals who queue [...]

Smithfield VA-Historic Home For sale

  While I don’t normally blog about home listings. ( You can usually find them thru my MLS/ Home Search) This home’s story needs to be told.   The P.D. Gwaltney Jr. House, built by one of  Smithfield’s most esteemed residents, has been lovingly restored to its original grandeur. This enchanting Queen Anne Victorian is [...]

Williamsburg VA Tennis

The McCormack Nagelsen Tennis Center is home to William and Mary Tennis and the ITA Women’s Collegiate Hall of Fame.  This award winning facility welcomes both Williamsburg area residents and out of town visitors to play tennis and all are eligible to participate in programs with space permitting.  Contact the Center today for further information [...]

Williamsburg VA 2008 A Year In Review

From an article in the Va Gazette By Cortney Langley  Dec. 2008 The recession slowed the growth of housing and commerce for the first time in 10 years. Still, there was plenty left to propose and oppose. James City County set out to revise the Comprehensive Plan with various forums and committees taking the public [...]

Williamsburg VA Volunteer Opportunities “FISH”

FISH – sounds like part of the dinner menu from last night, but FISH is a local agency that helps those in need by providing food, clothing and transportation to thousands of people in the community each year.  The agency is run entirely by volunteers.  Fish offers help to local families throughout our community. A [...]

Williamsburg/ James City County Water Conservation

By Cortney Langley VA Gazette Dec 2008 While the James City Service Authority’s rebate program is aggressive enough, the James City County Citizens Coalition is taking it one step further. The activist group has teamed up with Ferguson Enterprises to provide even deeper discounts on water-saving appliances. The new program, dubbed “Flush & Save,” builds [...]

Williamsburg VA Locals Restaurant Specials

BLACK ANGUS GRILLE Chef/Proprietor is an alumnus of the Culinary Institute of America NEW $10 Menu Available for a limited time only. Expires Jan. 31, 2009. Not valid with any other discount. For local diners only. Quality food at chain restaurant prices. Prime Rib Salmon Crab Cakes Any Pasta Entreé Baby Back Ribs Fried Shrimp [...]

Williamsburg VA Luxury Apartment Rentals

Although I don’t work in the rental market in Williamsburg VA I thought I would take a minute to share one of the nicest apartment developments in the Williamsburg VA area. Located in the newly developed High Street Community. Very close to Colonial Williamsburg and the College of Williams and Mary .Sterling Manor will consist [...]

First Night 2009 Williamsburg Virginia

Celebrate the New Year in Williamsburg at First Night Williamsburg 2009. Over 65 performing acts are scheduled to provide entertainment throughout the College of William & Mary campus and select locations around Historic Williamsburg. It’s a great event the whole family will enjoy! Find out more at their website here : http://www.firstnightwilliamsburg.org/

You know you’re from Williamsburg when…….

This was authored by Williamsburg VA resident Jill Carter it originally appeared in the VA Gazette and is now on Facebook. Just thought I would share. YOU KNOW YOU’RE FROM WILLIAMSBURG WHEN: 1.You can get to the Williamsburg Regional Library…without using Rt. 60 or 199. 2.You were excited when Lowe’s opened. 3.You know who has [...]

Hampton Roads Crossing Neighborhood Spotlight Suffolk, VA

Finally a builder is listening. I have always been astounded at the price ranges that have been showcased in previous Parade of New Homes, Homeramas, etc. In this past year we had the PHBA Peninsula Home Builder Association Parade of Homes in our Taylor Farms community in York County. Surprisingly it was the builders who [...]

Williamsburg/ James City County Youth Sports Programs

Colonial Capital Basketball Club (boys and girls ages 9-16) This year round AAU/YBOA basketball program offers a fall/winter league and a summer league. For information: 565-0758 or www.eteamz.com/ccbcbball. HR LAX (boys and girls ages 7-18) Hampton Roads Lacrosse practices are held locally with games held throughout the area. For information, email Brian Erwin at blerwin@msn.com [...]

James City County Park Locations

Chickahominy Riverfront Park (CRP) 1350 John Tyler Highway, Williamsburg, VA 23185 258-5020, open daily sunrise to sunset Come enjoy this 140-acre park located on the Chickahominy River. Facilities include two outdoor swimming pools, boat ramp, fishing pier, camp sites, a playground, picnic shelters, a small store and access to the Virginia Capital Trail. Bring your [...]

Williamsburg Virginia Land Conservancy

The Williamsburg Land Conservancy’s Board of Directors recently voted to accept the donation of a conservation easement from the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation on 82 acres of land situated on Route 132. This parcel is located directly across from a 230-acre tract that the conservancy already protects, thanks to an easement placed on the property by [...]

Williamsburg VA- Thomas Nelson Community College Opening New Campus

  The new Historic Triangle Campus at Opportunity Way begins a new era in the life of Thomas Nelson Community College and the communities we serve.    In a region steeped in our nation’s history, Thomas Nelson Community College is proud to make its own history. The campus’s 120,000 square foot building is on nearly 74 [...]

Williamsburg VA Real Estate High Street Update

WILLIAMSBURG VA From an article in the VA Gazette by Steve Vaughn, Dec, 17 2008   —High Street has a new real estate agent for the residential properties and a new emphasis as well.  Dan Aston of Roseland Property Co., the developer of High Street, said market demand has spurred construction of the condos sooner than planned, starting [...]

Wiliamsburg VA Real Estate “Fords Colony News”

From an article in the VA Gazette  By Cortney Langley December  2008 JAMES CITY – In a stunning affront, homeowners in Ford’s Colony are looking outside the gates to find a new management company. That threatens developer Realtec’s hold over the sprawling planned community. The potential shakeup is the latest wedge in a series of disputes [...]

Williamsburg MLS Portal Instructions for Consumers

 Our new  MLS Portal feature enables you to login to a free online “Portal” to your property information.  Through this portal, you can send me questions about the specific home/ neighborhoods. Save them for future review and many other tasks.  It’s also fun to use.  It works like this : I send you a list of homes [...]

Williamsburg VA Real Estate “Free House in Colonial Williamsburg”

  John Womeldorf is Mr. Williamsburg, sharing his thoughts, real estate expertise, and “all things Williamsburg” in an effort to spread the word that Williamsburg and Hampton Roads, Virginia is the greatest place on earth to live!    Anybody want a free house in Colonial Williamsburg ? Anybody want to be paid to take away a [...]

Gloucester VA Real Estate “Timberneck Farm” Waterfront

Timberneck Farm a planned unit development proposal gets Gloucester Co. VA planners’ backing.   The Gloucester Planning Commission unanimously agreed last Thursday to recommend that the board of supervisors approve an application for Timberneck Farm  an 1000 acre development that will create a 49-lot planned gated community The rezoning application will now be sent to the board of supervisors, who [...]

Womeldorf Family Homes and History Lexington/ Rockbridge County VA and Pennsylvania

The WPA hired hundreds of clerical workers and specialists to complete detailed compilations of public health and education needs, city land-use surveys, traffic studies, and analyses of rural land-values and mortgage-assistance programs. Another program was the Virginia Historical Inventory Project, or VHI, as it was called by its workers. The mission of the Historical Inventory Project was quite [...]

Poquoson VA Real Estate Update Whitehouse Cove

View of plat of the development and rendering of the proposed condos and town homes in Whitehouse Cove by clicking here whitehouse cove poquoson va John Womeldorfis Mr. Williamsburg, sharing his thoughts, real estate expertise, and “all things Williamsburg” in an effort to spread the word that Williamsburg and Hampton Roads, Virginia is the greatest place [...]

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