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Lake Front Property

Some might call this a pond, but in the Florida real estate promotions, it would be classified as  lake front property.  It is a pretty and serence spot.
 
And in the middle of it, there is an island rookery.  The white dots here are nesting herons and egrets.  The sound was impressive.  I am not sure it would be a selling point.


The Jacaranda trees are in full purple bloom.


I liked the color of this bougainvillea.


The actual flowers are the white centers.  The colored bracts are actually protective leaves.

Comments

  1. Sally WesselyApril 27, 2015 at 7:15 PM

    I never knew that about bougainvilleas. I learned something new today. This is a beautiful setting.

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  2. GwenApril 27, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    My bouganvillea's have white flowers too, during the height of summer. :)

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  3. Country GirlApril 27, 2015 at 9:17 PM

    The pond is very scenic and the flowers quite interesting and lovely. It is certainly a pretty time of year!

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  4. BarbaraApril 28, 2015 at 12:57 AM

    I love a pond like this. I think I would love all the birds nesting but only if they kept decent hours!

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  5. Arkansas PattiApril 28, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    I love bougainvilleas , have grown them and never knew that. Thanks.
    That really is a lovely setting.

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  6. MuffieApril 28, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    Love the beauty of that lake. Bougainvilleas are gorgeous.

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  7. Lowcarb team memberApril 28, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    I do like those bougainvillea, the colour is glorious.

    There is something quite calming about water.

    All the best Jan

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  8. TaborApril 28, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    Florida is lovely but if you are away from the ocean it is unbearably hot and sticky in the summer months. You need a Northern retreat.

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  9. Grandma Yellow HairApril 28, 2015 at 9:35 PM

    Such a beautiful spot. I too love homes near water. We have a beautiful pond here but too many water moccasins to enjoy being near it.
    Wanted to come by and check on you and tell you thank you for such a sweet comment about Christi's wedding. It was such a joyous day and I am glad I was able to share it.
    I think of you often and hope your doing well. Have a wonderful week.
    Love
    Maggie

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  10. AnonymousApril 29, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    There is bougainvillea in both Hawaii and India. I was very surprised to see them in India.

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  11. UnknownApril 29, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    Great pictures! I love bougainvillea and you seem them in lots of different shades here but I never knew the colored part was actually leaves! I learned something today -- thank you!

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  12. Jenn JilksMay 1, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    It's beautiful! I'm so happy to see greens. My crocus are up and I had two daffodils yesterday.

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  13. KayMay 5, 2015 at 1:06 AM

    I didn't know that about bougainvilleas either and they grow all over the place here in Hawaii. I love the one with the white center too. Your photos are so pretty.

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  14. Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotteMay 7, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Stunning flower. waterfront properties and rising water levels are not my idea of a wise investment.

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