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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MAY 2020 PUBLISHER

Lifestyle Letter EVEN THOUGH THE WORLD HAS CHANGED, MORE THAN EVER WE REALIZE THERE IS SO MUCH TO CELEBRATE IN OUR NEW LIFESTYLES. We have a renewed appreciation for our families, friends, homes, health professionals, electronic communication, creative entertainment, our businesses, our jobs and our community. However or wherever you're spending your time these days, find a few quiet moments to be grateful that things are as good as they are. Recognize that working together through these challenging days means we can make our futures better and brighter. We must put our boxing gloves on and fight through our current situation like our friend Nicole on our front cover to make our country a better place for everyone. We have to not only survive, but thrive! Remember, we are all in this together!

Lyn Coaldwell | lyn.coaldwell@lifestylepubs.com George Zorrilla | george.zorrilla@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Emily Shea | emily.shea@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Kaylee Mitchell LAYOUT DESIGNER

Emily Stout CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Jennifer Mitchell, Emily Shea, Melinda Burris Willms CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Kelly Merritt, Daniel Gray Photography, Michael Harrison Photography, Katie Rush, Charlotte Plastic Surgery

In this issue we celebrate moms and women in our community who inspire us and give us great examples of how much we have to be grateful for. Mother's Day and Memorial Day will not be canceled in May, so remember your mom with love and give her virtual or air kisses and hugs! Our veterans are special too; they deserve our thanks and many need our special care. Like every month, we celebrate our Marketing Partners who contribute so much to our community. We’re also committed to helping them survive and thrive during these

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adapt and adjust to changes. They contribute so much to our community. We need

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them and they need us. This magazine is devoted to our entire community. Change is really our only constant in the world and together we can make It through everything.

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

Our parent company, Lifestyle Publications, just launched our new website and digital magazine, so be sure to check that out at CityLifestyle.com. When others are retreating and pulling back, we're making bold moves to lead in our industry! Please know our magazine will always show up each month in your mailbox or you can visit us online. Our magazine is for you, so let us know how we're doing and how we can enhance your lifestyle or help your business! ARIZONA | CALIFORNIA | COLORADO | CONNECTICUT | FLORIDA | GEORGIA

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CityLifestyle.com/SouthCharlotte ON THE COVER Nicole Sodoma PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATIE RUSH 4

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2020

FEATURES 12 Mother of the Year Retired Carolina Panthers TopCat and Mother of Two Raises Kids With Integrity

18 Cultivating Community Empowered Women Making an Impact in Charlotte

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22 Charlotte Plastic Surgeryâ€™s Skin Center Meets Growing Demand for Noninvasive Care Medical Grade Treatments in a Setting That is Less Clinical

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Mother of the Year Retired Carolina Panthers TopCat and Mother of Two Raises Kids With Integrity

WE RECENTLY HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SIT DOWN WITH MOTHER OF TWO AND RETIRED CAROLINA PANTHERS TOPCAT DANCER, KELLY RANDAZZO, TO TALK ABOUT HER BACKGROUND AND LIFE AS A DEDICATED MOTHER AND PROFESSIONAL. Here’s what she had to say. TELL ME A LITTLE BIT ABOUT HOW YOU BECAME A DANCER FOR THE CAROLINA PANTHERS AND WHAT THAT WAS LIKE. I’ve been a trained dancer since the age of four and was blessed to be able to continue dancing after college as a Carolina Panthers TopCat from 2003-2009. Being a TopCat provided me with so many incredible experiences. I traveled with the team to cheer at the Super Bowl in Houston, TX in 2004, I served as a captain for four years, I was selected to represent the team as a Pro Bowl Cheerleader in Hawaii in 2007, I had the opportunity to sing the national anthem at two home games and took part in hundreds charitable appearances throughout the Carolinas. ARE YOU STILL DANCING? HOW ARE YOU INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY? I utilize my dance training as a dance instructor at the Morrison YMCA and currently work as an Associate Designer/Event Planner

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Nicolette’s Kindergarten Graduation

with Walton Event Design. My family and I are members of Central

and established will help pave the way for every other decision they

Church where I am a small group leader for our Bible Study and

make in their lives and that is why it is so very important.

serve on our Women’s Advisory Board. HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT PROTECTING THEM AND LETTING THAT’S AMAZING. TELL ME A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR FAMILY.

THEM GO OUT INTO THE WORLD TO FIND THEIR OWN WAY?

My husband, David, and I met in 2001 when I was the Event

I teach them that every decision they make has a consequence;

Director for Raintree Country Club in South Charlotte. We were

some consequences are good and some are bad. Even at these

married in 2005 and now have two beautiful children, our daughter,

young ages, I try to let them know that they are responsible for

Nicolette, who is 7-years-old, and our son, Walker, who is 5-years-

their choices and that they will have to deal with the consequences

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ner (like her mommy). She loves to plan her own parties. Walker changes his mind daily about what he wants to be. He is fearless,

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President someday. HOW DO YOU FEEL THAT YOU ARE PREPARING THEM FOR LIFE? HOW DO YOU THINK THEY WILL CONNECT WITH AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE WORLD?

Loving, patient, empathetic, strong, humble and supportive. WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT MOM? Oh, that is such a tough question. At the end of each day, I feel like it’s so easy to think of at least 100 things that I would have done differently

My number one goal is to ensure that my children love the Lord

or better, but ultimately I love my children. I try to be open with them and

and know that having a personal relationship with Him is more

let them know that mommy makes mistakes too. So I guess the answer

important than any achievement they will ever have in a classroom,

to this question is that the thing that makes me a “great mom” is that I’m

on a stage or on the athletic field. Ensuring that their faith is rooted

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Monkey Bread Yield: 8-10 servings INGREDIENTS Cinnamon-Sugar Coating + 1 heaping teaspoon cinnamon + 1/4 cup granulated sugar Dough + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted + 3 cups Original Bisquick™ Mix + 3 large eggs + 1/4 cup milk + 1/4 cup granulated sugar + 1 teaspoon cinnamon + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Sauce + 1 cup butter, salted or unsalted + 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed Optional sauce to drizzle before serving + 1/4 cup caramel or salted caramel sauce DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 12-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray and flour the pan. 2. To make the cinnamon-sugar coating, place sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and stir to combine. 3. Place butter in large, microwave-safe bowl and heat for about one minute on high power until completely melted. 4. Add the remaining dough ingredients and stir to combine. If necessary, add a tablespoon or two of extra Bisquick so dough isn’t overly sticky. 5. Using your hands, form approximately 22 to 24 mounds of dough, roll each mound through the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place in greased pan, filling it evenly. 6. Evenly sprinkle any remaining cinnamon-sugar over dough and set pan aside. 7. In a 2-quart saucepan, melt one cup of butter to make the sauce. 8. Add the brown sugar and heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for two minutes and then remove from heat. 9. Pour sauce over dough balls in pan. 10. Bake for about 22 to 26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the larger mounds of dough comes out clean. 11. Allow monkey bread to cool in pan for about 10 minutes. 12. Place a large plate over the top of the pan and invert to remove monkey bread from pan. 13. Optional: drizzle caramel sauce over monkey bread and serve! Recipe adapted from AverieCooks.com.

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Easy Eggs Benedict Yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS + 8 pieces of bacon or 4 pieces of Canadian bacon + 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, for garnish + 4 eggs + 2 teaspoons white or rice vinegar + 2 English muffins, halved + Butter + Optional toppings: parsley or scallions Hollandaise Sauce + 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (if using salted butter, omit the added salt) + 3 egg yolks + 1 tablespoon lemon juice + 1/2 teaspoon salt + Dash of cayenne or hot sauce DIRECTIONS 1. Heat a large skillet on medium-low heat. Add the strips of bacon or the slices of Canadian bacon. Slowly fry, turning occasionally, until the bacon is browned on both sides. Remove bacon from the pan, set on a paper towel to absorb the excess fat. 2. While the bacon is cooking, bring a large saucepan two-thirdsfilled with water to a boil. Add the vinegar and bring water-vinegar mixture back to boil. Once boiling, lower heat to a bare simmer. 3. Working one egg at a time, crack an egg into a small bowl and slip it into the barely simmering water. Once it begins to solidify, slip in another egg until you have all four cooking. Turn off the heat, cover the pan and let sit for four minutes. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon once done poaching. 4. Use blender make Hollandaise sauce. First, melt unsalted butter. Then, add egg yolks, lemon juice, salt and a dash of cayenne or hot sauce in a blender and blend on medium to medium-high speed for 20-30 seconds. Turn blender down to the lowest setting and very slowly add the melted butter while continuing to blend. 5. Toast English muffins to desired level of crispiness. 6. Assemble by buttering each toasted English muffin half. Top each with two slices of bacon or one slice of Canadian bacon. Place a poached egg on top of bacon and top of Hollandaise sauce. Optionally, top with parsley or scallions. Recipe adapted from Elise Bauer of SimplyRecipes.com. CONTINUED >

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Classic French Toast

Yield: 2-3 servings INGREDIENTS

+ 6 slices bread – the thicker the slice, the better! + 1/4 cup milk + 1/4 cup heavy cream + 3 large eggs + 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar + 3/4 teaspoons vanilla + 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon + 1/8 teaspoon salt + Cooking spray or butter + Optional toppings: whipped cream, strawberries, blueberries, banana slices, chocolate chips, Nutella, peanut butter, etc. DIRECTIONS 1. Whisk together milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla, ground cinnamon and salt in a large, shallow bowl. 2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray. 3. Soak one slice of bread on both sides and immediately transfer bread to preheated skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides. Continue until all six slices have been cooked. 4. Top with butter, syrup and any of your other favorite toppings. Recipe adapted from SugarSpunRun.com. 16

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GEORGIA DUNN BELK Georgia Dunn Belk is President and CEO of the British West Indies Trading Company. Georgia’s path to entrepreneurship was an unusual one, as she explains: “When I started the beverage business, it was about maintaining culture and traditions that have been in my family for 13 generations. This mission is the heart and soul of my business.” Georgia has an intriguing family history that traces back to Tudor England Daniel Gray Photography

and the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Georgia’s ancestor, Thomas Harriott, was a renowned British scientist who undertook a 1585 exploratory expedition to America to chronicle the voyage and collect botanical samples on behalf of the Queen. Thomas collected samples, including ginger root, and off the coast of North Carolina, fermented various botanicals, making him the first of the British on record to make beer in the New World. Thomas Harriott’s descendants settled Bermuda and the Caribbean, including the Turks and Caicos Islands, where Georgia and her family maintain close ties. While speaking with Island Elders and combing through family records, Georgia discovered beverage recipes at risk of being lost with the passage of time. Georgia was inspired to continue these traditions and her Islander Ginger Beer and Harriott’s Hard Lemonade were born. Georgia takes pride in having achieved business success while reviving a family tradition with deep roots in our collective history. To this end, Georgia provides complimentary presentations to museums and other nonprofits across the country dedicated to honoring cultures and traditions. The material is designed to inspire others to preserve what is unique about their family history and their community’s way of life. To learn more about Georgia’s journey visit, BwiTradingCompany.com. CONTINUED >

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CULTIVATING COMMNITY (CONTINUED)

NICOLE SODOMA Nicole Sodoma describes herself as a non-traditional lawyer, and when she founded Sodoma Law in December 2008, she used that same energy to create a different kind of law practice. If you’ve ever met Nicole, you can feel the creative, fearless energy she exudes. Faced with the challenges of being both a new mother and opening a business during a recession, she knew she wanted to create a “firm family” not just a law firm—a culture supportive of both its clients’ families and their own families. Nicole concedes “no one was opening businesses” but her enthusiasm for implementing her vision was unwavering. Nicole’s approach to business and life is the same, while “you don’t know what you don’t know,” her tenacity and innovative problem-solving skills enabled her to overcome the odds. Opening the firm was just the beginning, and as expected, Nicole and Sodoma Law hit the ground running. Sodoma Law grew rapidly, increasing from a staff of two to 12 in one short year. No position was advertised; instead, Nicole found that each applicant, who happened to all be women, by coincidence and not design, were knocking on her door, eager to be a part of what she had created. As the firm celebrated its 11th anniversary in December, and Nicole’s 20th year in practice, Sodoma Law recently made the move to its new home at “The Graham” in Uptown Charlotte. Nicole envisioned the firm’s new home as a fearless, edgy think tank for what could be— something Nicole stresses is “an important outlook for families of divorce.” The practice has grown to 17 attorneys, parenting coordinators and mediators, with offices in Rock Hill and Monroe. Still, the firm’s commitment to community shines. Through its corporate giving arm, the Sodoma Law Foundation, employees take an active role in deciding which charities the firm will support. Considered a thought leader in her field, Nicole is often asked to give her insight at both speaking engagements and interviews. Nicole knows that being a lawyer is just part of her commitment to this community and she strives every day to share her knowledge and support with those around her in any way she can. To learn more, visit SodomaLaw.com.

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TA U N U L A G R AY S O N Taunula Grayson describes her career path as a reflection of her “insatiable desire to help people.” As Senior Associate General Counsel at Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, Taunula’s work is her passion. Taunula’s yearning to help others led her to begin her professional life as a registered pharmacist. After experiencing two armed robberies to her pharmacy, Taunula decided it was time to reexamine her career path and chose to go to law school. Taunula was living in Los Angeles in 1995 when she saw a media report touting Charlotte as one of the top places to live in the U.S.; she relocated here sight unseen and unemployed. Taunula landed her first legal job at the Olive Law Firm after driving around in inclement weather distributing her resume. In 1997, Taunula and her husband started their family. It was at this time Taunula decided to become a fulltime mother to her two young children, Justin and Lauren. In 2012, with her children grown and more independent, Taunula pondered how she would reenter the professional workforce. Taunula credits the book, The Path: Creating Your Mission Statement for Work and for Life, with inspiring her to actively seek out a career in healthcare law. By doing so, Taunula explains, she was able to combine her wish to use her life to help others while pursuing her passion for “preserving people’s rights, particularly the rights of children.” It is this passion that led Taunula to take on the role of children’s advocate, representing students who were facing disciplinary action by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School system. Taunula has also logged hundreds of volunteer hours through her work with several nonprofit organizations that advocate for the protection and well-being of children. To help a child in need of behavioral health services call Cardinal Innovations’ Access number, 1-800-939-5911.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Charlotte Plastic Surgery’s Skin Center

Meets Growing Demand for Noninvasive Care WHEN IT COMES TO GROWING OLD GRACEFULLY, NONSURGICAL COSMETIC PROCEDURES ARE NOW A WIDELY ACCEPTED AND EVEN SOUGHT AFTER MUST-HAVE FOR WOMEN OF ALL AGES AND THEIR MALE COUNTERPARTS TOO. In fact, the demand for

opened in March 2019. “The Skin Center is all under the

minimally invasive procedures continues to rise at record

same roof as our surgery practice, for the convenience

rates. According to findings from the American Academy

of our patients,” says Finical. “The center is a way for

of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery’s (AAFPRS)

us to highlight the fact that we do a lot more than just

most recent annual survey, the skin treatment category

surgery. The big focus is medical grade treatments in a

experienced the largest year-over-year growth since 2018,

setting that is less clinical than our surgery practice.”

up a whopping 39 percent.

The Skin Center focuses on providing nonsurgical

“The stigma surrounding anti-aging techniques has really

facial rejuvenation, injectables and noninvasive body

diminished in the last several years,” explains plastic surgeon,

contouring.

Stephan Finical, with Charlotte Plastic Surgery. “I think Simon

and Cool Tone are among some of the more popular

Cowell put it very matter-of-factly when he was asked about

requests. “Patients are coming in having done quite a bit

Botox. He said Botox is like toothpaste, everyone should use it

of research about what their options are and ask about

and that is certainly the trend now with cosmetic procedures.”

specific treatments,” says plastic surgeon Jack Scheuer.

Due to the growing demand for nonsurgical skincare

“The trend toward less invasive procedures with limited,

treatments, The Skin Center by Charlotte Plastic Surgery

to no downtime, will continue and is only expected to

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increase in the coming years.” Doctor Finical points out that Botox injections continue to be among the most popular in terms of services and can range in the neighborhood of $300 to $700 depending on the needs of the patient. “The nice thing about Botox is that there is essentially no downtime. You can have

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it done on your lunch hour and go back to work,” Finical explains. “It really smoothes wrinkles in the upper face and takes away frown lines.” While historically the majority of patients for that service have been women, Finical says they see more men wanting the benefits of Botox too. The Skin Center falls under the umbrella of Charlotte Plastic Surgery, yet it is designed to be a standalone entity. It is a natural evolution and progression that developed from Charlotte Plastic Surgery’s surgical practice. “Our goal has always been to offer our patients comprehensive care, whether it be surgical or nonsurgical,” says Dr. Scheuer. “With the new addition of The Skin Center we are able to offer more options than ever before.” The surgical side of aesthetics also continues to grow and many patients still consider surgery the gold standard. Dr. Finical explains that from a surgery standpoint there are some treatments CONTINUED >

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“A S W E G R O W O L D E R , W E A L L W A N T T O A G E A S W E L L A S W E C A N .” that have yet to be replicated with a non-surgical option. For

influencers, sharing posts about their own procedures, continue

example, tummy tucks will be around he says for his entire career

to impact trends with some patients even bringing in photos and

because the procedure removes excess skin and tightens the

images to help convey their desired results.

abdominal wall. He points out there is currently not a non-inva-

So where will the industry head in the coming years? Finical

sive treatment option that comes close to those results. The same

explains that as technology continues to advance, patients can

goes for facelifts. “The loose skin of the neck is a tell-tale sign

expect more nonsurgical options to hit the market as well as addi-

of aging and people will always want to have that tightened up,”

tional skincare products backed by scientific research. “There is so

Finical adds. “Currently there is no substitute for removing a large

much that is possible today that can be done on an outpatient basis,”

amount of skin that has no elasticity to it.”

says Finical. “Newer medications such as anesthetics and pain med-

It’s not uncommon for baby boomers and their children to be part

icines make any procedure much more tolerable.”

of the same buying cycle. Mothers and daughters come in often for

Regardless of the trends and what your reason may be for seeking

some of the same services. “This is the trend now with cosmetic

treatment, doctors stress that safety needs to be the top priority. Be

procedures,” says Finical. “As we grow older, we all want to age as

sure to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon or practitioner

well as we can.” The increase in the amount of information available

as you consider your options and make final decisions.

on the internet and social media is also attributed to the increasing popularity of such treatments among patients. Celebrities and

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WHEN YOUR DAY IS FULL OF PLACES TO GO AND PEOPLE TO SEE, IT CAN FEEL NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND TIME TO INCORPORATE A BEAUTY ROUTINE INTO YOUR BUSY MORNING. So when you’re fighting time but still want to throw on a little something on top of your standard morning moisturizer, follow these easy steps for a quick go-to morning routine that will keep you glowing all day. 28

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5 -minute basics

+ Step 1: A tinted moisturizer or BB cream is great for quick, sheer coverage that evens out your skintone. If you need a little more coverage, use a foundation stick for spot coverage. + Step 2: Add a little color by pressing cream blush on the apples of your cheeks. We love Glossierâ€™s Cloud Paint, which is seamless, sheer and beautiful, giving you a healthy, flushed glow. + Step 3: Lightly apply a powder highlighter to the high points of your cheek-

1. Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick, $46, Nordstrom.com

bones, and directly above and below the arch of your eyebrows for an instant lift.

2. Glossier Cloud Paint, $18, Glossier.com

+ Step 4: Finish it off by defining your lashes with 1-2 coats of mascara.

3. Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector, $38, BeccaCosmetics.com

+ Bonus: Once youâ€™ve gotten it down with time to spare, apply a shimmer

4. Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara, $9.99, LorealParisUSA.com

cream shadow to the inner corners of your eyes and add a lightly tinted lip oil for a high shine.

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10 -minute glow-up + Step 1: The first step to glowing skin starts with an essential: skincare. For

+ Step 4: Apply a blush + highlighter duo

smooth skin, start with an exfoliator to buff away dead skin and follow up with a

to your cheekbones.

moisturizer to create a smooth surface to work with. + Step 5: Apply a light shimmer eye+ Step 2: To create a subtle glow before even reaching for your highlighter,

shadow to the inner corners of your eyes and

prime your face with an oil or illuminating balm after moisturizing for a natu-

directly below the arch of your brow.

ral-looking radiance. + Step 6: Complete the look with a high-

+ Step 3: Apply tinted moisturizer, BB cream or foundation as desired.

shine lip gloss. If youâ€™re looking for extra

Tip: For a dewier look, blend your foundation out with a damp Beautyblender.

glow, apply highlighter to your cupidâ€™s bow.

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GET THE LOOK: 1

1. Bobbi Brown Extra Illuminating Moisture Balm | $68 | Sephora.com 2. Milk Makeup Sunshine Skin Tint SPF 30 | $42 | MilkMakeup.com 3. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush | $40 | Nordstrom.com 4. Urban Decay Hi-Fi Ultra Cushion Lip Gloss | $20 | UrbanDecay.com

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REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD

REALTY REPORT SOUTH CHARLOTTE

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Piper Glen

$2,499,000

$2,400,000

96%

238

Carmel Estates

$2,049,000

$1,962,500

96%

654

Longview

$2,100,000

$1,870,000

89%

Foxcroft

$1,395,000

$1,375,000

99%

Foxcroft east

$1,250,000

100%

Myers Park

$1,195,000

$1,125,000

94%

221

Ashbrook

$1,150,000

$1,100,000

96%

118

English Gardens

$1,150,000

$1,100,000

96%

171

Ballantyne Country Club

$885,000

$855,000

97%

Ballantyne Country Club

$890,573

$847,500

95%

148

*DOM=Days on Market

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PARTING THOUGHTS

ARTICLE EMILY SHEA

M E M O RI AL DAY ACTIVITI ES

YOU C AN E N J OY AT H O M E

SEND A LETTER TO A SOLDIER

ENJOY SOME FRESH AIR

Celebrate our nation's

Handwritten cards will

Get outside with your loved

troops by throwing a

never go out of style. Check

ones and play your favorite

cookout with your family.

out AMillionThanks.org or

family games. Whether it's

Fire up the grill, prepare

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corn hole, basketball or a

your favorite outdoor

you can send a thank you to

game of tag, enjoy the sun-

meal and enjoy each

an active miliary member

shine and have some fun.

HAVE A FAMILY BARBECUE

other’s company.

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