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By Jean Cherni, Special to the Register Published 4:08 pm, Friday, August 18, 2017 This has been, and continues to be, one of the most pleasant summers in my memory. Because I am now living in an apartment building without the previously accustomed instant access to the outdoors via a porch or patio, I make a special effort on weekends to spend as much time as possible outside in the fresh air. Since I am no longer able to take long walks, ride a bike or spend hours at the beach, I have searched out and enjoy restaurants offering dinning that is “ en plein air ” as the French would call it. We are fortunate to have quite a few local places that offer outdoor dining during the summer months, and I would encourage you to enjoy some of them before this fast-moving month is over. • BRANFORD: One of the oldest and best-known outdoor venues is Lenny’s. Clam chowder and franks with an outdoor deck; reasonable but noisy and crowded. A more-extensive menu with well-priced specials for senio...

Home » Luxury Homes » Michelangelo Would have Loved This Incredible Villa from Tuscany Italy still remains one of the best countries in the world to purchase your next luxurious property, and buying this extraordinary villa, found in the charming village of San Casciano in Val di Pesa, is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Nestled just a few minutes outside of Florence, this historic estate shows off 16 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms, not to mention a total of 12,917 square feet of incredible living spaces , decorated in the most alluring way possible. The spacious, elegant and grandiose 16th- century Palazzo before you sits in one of Chianti’s most prestigious areas, but what might be even more interesting is that the design of this lavish estate has been attributed to a young Michelangelo , whose father was mayor in the local village. It’s safe to assume that any of your friends or family members will feel impressed by that name. The estate’s Italianate gardens offer a breath...

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