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Exquisite Spanish-Style Estate on 11,088 SqFt. Double Lot in Manhattan Beach Tree Section
offered by Jack gillespie / June Emerson, South Bay Brokers
Check the details on p19
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Library with custom crafted book shelves Full artist studio, gym, and wine cellar Mechanical work shop currently used for collectible motorcycle restoration, and separate woodworking shop Private 2nd floor lanai with fireplace, barbecue, refrigerator, sink and dining table overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard
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Exquisite Spanish-Style Estate on 11,088 SqFt. Double Lot in Manhattan Beach Tree Section. Offered by Jack Gillespie / June Emerson, South Bay Brokers. Photos by Paul Jonason
29 JIM CLEAMONS
Teachable Moments on the Basketball Court
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In public testimony to the City Council of Rancho Palos Verdes, company officials stated that their intentions in acquiring the park were to renovate and keep the park open. they really only wanted Orky and Corky, however, and planned to shut the park down and to immediately sell the land to an Arizona developer, and quickly did so after closing the park. Harcourt completed their purchase of the park in late 1986, and within a few weeks after the purchase, moved Corky and Orky to their Sea World Park in San Diego in the middle of the night without any prior notice to the public, and closed Marineland, claiming that the park was going to cost more money to renovate than they originally estimated. Unfortunately, Orky, the male, died two years later in 1988, however Corky is still alive (she is now believed to be about 40 years old and the oldest of the seven killer whales in San Diego) and performing daily at Sea World in San Diego. She gave birth to seven calves, however all died soon after birth, with the oldest living only for 46 days. Palos Verdes residents, to this day, mourn the loss of this wonderful community asset, which fortunately, however, has been replaced by the beautiful new 5 star terranea Resort.
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As a twenty-one year resident of the Even on the highest throne South bay, I continue to be amazed in the world, we are still at the breadth of local talent we sitting on our ass. have living here. Over the course - Michel de Montaigne (1533 - 1592), of our first ten publications, South De lexperience, 1580-88 bay Digs has been lucky enough to sit down with locals like former NHL Star & LA Kings player Marty McSorley, Malaga bank CEO Randy bowers, Chez Mlange owners Michael Frank & Robert Bell, Sit n Sleep CEO Larry Miller, Shade Hotel owner Mike Zislis, as well as twenty year floral business owners Lisa Gallien & Lee Hoven-bakos of Growing Wild. One thing they all have in common a love and respect for the local community. In this issue, we had the chance to sit down with Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach and local Manhattan beach resident Jim Cleamons to discuss teachable Moments on the basketball Court, starting on page 29. Coach Cleamons is an amazing person, who uses basketball as a muse to teach others about life. South bay Digs continues to build momentum in the local real estate marketplace as the only 100% targeted real estate marketing platform for the beach cities in the South bay. Our March 4 issue had over $400,000,000 of active property listings for sale! Since we launched last October, our unique and innovative multichannel media platform has delivered over 317,862 media impressions for home sellers and local real estate professionals alike utilizing the most relevant media channels (Print 235,000, Online 22,062, Social Media 60,800.) We hope you enjoy this issue! Warren J Dow Publisher wdow@southbaydigs.com 310-373-0142
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If your schedules too packed to earn that Ph.D. in philosophy, spend a half an hour with Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Jim Cleamons. Youll come away wiser and ready for the second half of basketball season. Quick to quash rumors that he is a Rhodes Scholar, Cleamonss quiet wisdom transcends the conventional and leaves little doubt as to the source of his success as a teacher and mentor. South Bay Digs had the honor of speaking with Cleamons on a resplendent Manhattan Beach afternoon. In the process, we learned a few things about life, love and the pursuit of excellence.
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(left to right: lakerS coaching Staff: aSSiStantS Jim cleamonS, Brian Shaw, heaD coach phil JackSon, aSSiStant frank hamBlen)
you had a great win last night. What are the key factors for a higher percentage of wins in the second part of the season? Just prior to the All Stars break we lost three games in a row. Any time you lose three games in a row in Los Angeles, especially with the Lakers organization, you dont want to go out in public. youd be surprised how many owners and bosses we have. Everyone wants to know whats wrong with their team. Fans have to understand that we want to win as much as they want us to win. A lot of what you do in sports, youre required to do as a team; its not an individual competition. You have to coexist and sometimes theres a level of mental fatigue. These arent excuses, its just the nature of the business. We as a team know when were not performing well. Were hopeful that well ride our ship after the All Stars break and play the way we know were capable of playing. you mentioned mental fatigue. certainly intellect is a part of the game. How do you think your academic achievements influenced your ability to lead a team? My senior year in college I was extremely fortunate to be named Athlete of year at my university. Academically, I am fortunate and blessed. I just try to do a good job. but I am not a Rhodes Scholar. Lets nip that rumor in the bud.
got it. Were all about accuracy here. so how are academics and athletics related, in your opinion? I had a really strong mother, aunt and uncle. If you didnt cut the mustard academically, there was no way in the world youd have an opportunity to participate athletically. I remember the first time I got a B on my report card. You would have thought the sky was falling. I was punished for six weeks. When I brought home that b in reading, my mom, who was an educator, made me read every night after dinner for six weeks. At the time I saw it as a punishment, but now that I am a parent, I realize the dedication and love [my mother had for me]. In her own stern way, she was giving love to me. I see athletics and academics as forces that work in conjunction with each other to help you add a certain amount of caring and passion to whatever you do in your life. it seems youve channeled that combination of discipline and dedication in your work with youth in the community. I partnered with the brotherhood Crusade to do a summer camp called books and basketball. young people come to learn basketball, but actually we teach them more about academics and life. We teach them about science and diversity. the younger kids take classes in chess,
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etiquette and manners, also financial literacy. They still have time for young daughters, shopping is important. the access to shopping in the basketball. We try to show them that theres more to life than sports. South bay is tremendous. Plaza El Segundo is a crown jewel. We not only Especially with basketball, you use the sport; dont let the sport use you. have shopping in downtown Manhattan beach, you also have Del Amo All too often in these communities, young people grow up thinking that and the Galleria. Then there are the restaurants. For someone whos on by the magic of television, careers are made. they dont understand the road 90 percent of the time, when Im home, I dont want to travel far the hard work and dedication that takes place before you turn on the to get to the services I need. television. Its my belief that if you expose them to what happens behind the scenes, it will help in the long run to broaden their horizons. young Who was your real estate agent? people are resilient, and their curiosity about what happens around them Ed Kaminsky is the agent my wife and I work with exclusively. Ed does is boundless. We tell them to ask questions of the adults and people who what most successful people do: are their mentors and teachers, to He listens. He is a problem-solver use the resources available to them lakerS aSSiStant coach Jim cleamonS who addresses whatever challenges haS 10 nBa championShip ringS to enhance their lives. there may be. A lot of the Lakers use Ed for their relocations. How much of what you instill in the kids translates to your effectiveness as a coach? One of the reasons I got into education to begin with is that I enjoy the light that shines when a young person really understands. I hesitate most of the time to tell people that Im a coach; I like to refer to what I do as teaching. I see the basketball floor as a classroom. youre using certain parts of your brain to do an athletic action in the same way youd use other parts of the brain for English, history or biology. It all works hand in hand. As a teacher I [help students] reduce the stress of learning through practice. [this applies] not only in the classroom as a student, but also in the classroom on the basketball floor in front of thousands of people. If you can do it in practice, you can do it on the basketball floor. With the right heart, the right mind and a spirit of collaboration with your coaches, teachers and teammates, you can win. And winning doesnt always mean championships, but it means doing the best you can in each situation. switching gears, your career has enabled you to live all over the u.s. How did you choose manhattan beach and what do you like most about living here? When Phil Jackson accepted the coaching job in June 1999 and asked me to join the staff, I had no idea where in L.A. I wanted to live. the Lakers were moving to [a new practice facility in] El Segundo and moving into the Staples Center. I had a newborn child and I didnt want to spend a lot of my time commuting. My wife and I looked at various communities and settled on Manhattan beach. the reputation of the Manhattan beach schools was one of the things that attracted us. Also, with a wife and two if you had the chance to redo any decision youve made in your life, what would it be? We had a gorgeous home in Manhattan beach. We both really enjoyed it, but in the late 2004 season, Phil was not re-signed by the Lakers and I accepted a job in New Orleans. So we sold this home. As I look back, we would have been better off if we had stayed. When we got to New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina hit. We had bought a gorgeous home there and we lost that house. I moved for the right reasons, but financially and emotionally, moving my family from a home we all loved and then experiencing Katrina was traumatic, but we survived. It makes you thankful you have family. after sitting with you these past 30 minutes, its easy to see where your success comes from. you have this tremendous sense of whats important. I deal with people every day that have an effect on my life, but on whom I have no effect. If I cant communicate, and if they dont want to do what I want them to do, what am I supposed to do? Pitch a fit? It doesnt solve the problem. you learn to control those things you can control, and what you cant, you give back to God. but you still try to work through it. If each person helped another, the world would be a much better place. the person that you help may not be able to give back to you what you gave to him, but your blessing is going to come back from someone you dont know yet. this is one of the things that athletics has taught me. People talk about Phils Zen. Zen is just being in the moment. So if we cherish every moment that we have and do the best we can, we all can be successful.
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Nows your chance to live in the best location on the Hermosa Strand, close to downtown yet far from the crowds. Most recent Hermosa Strand sale was at $2,124.65 per sq.ft* our price is only $1680.55/Sq.ft., or 21% discount versus nearest comp!
*Avg. price per square foot is based on closed sale data taken from MRMLS data for closed sale (SFR) homes sold in Area 148 Hermosa Beach Sand Section from January 1 December 31, 2010. Information is deemed accurate but not guaranteed.
www.LuxuryBeachHome4Sale.com
$4,499,000
Breathtaking Louie Tomaro designed estate with spectacular ocean, whitewater, coastline, city, and mountain viewsan entertainers dream! Attention to detail at every turn, absolutly exquisite Malaga Cove estate.
Chris Plank Shorewood Realtors Cell (310) 849-1530 Office (310) 546-7561 x443 ChrisPlank@aol.com
www.ChrisPlankHomes.com
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Kristen novoa
www.2920TheStrand.com $11,750,000
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2716 PINE AVENUE MANHATTAN BEACH 1934 sqft. | 4,200 sqft. Lot Private Master Suite with Balcony Spacious Living & Family Rooms Updated Kitchen with Breakfast Bar open to Dining Area Lush Landscaping in Front & Rear Yards 913 8TH STREET MANHATTAN BEACH 4 beds + Office | 3 Baths 2854 sqft Lot size 7200 sqft Large deck off family room High Vaulted Ceilings & Hardwood floors Mountain & City Lights View Modern Zen Retreat 803 18TH STREET DUPLEX HERMOSA BEACH Multi Family | 2 Units | 2349 Sqft. 3-Garage Spaces + 3 driveway No Rent Control Excellent Location Walk to Beach Each Unit is two stories with 3 Beds, 1.75 Baths Each Unit Totally Remodeled Live in one and rent the other or keep both as rentals
7 Bed | 6.5 Bath | 5678 Sqft. | 43 Beach Frontage | Oceanfront Prime North Facing Corner Location Oversized Lot (43 x 105) Indoor Pool & Spa inside Private Atrium Wired for surround sound & security system 4-car garage parking with room for 2 additional cars
501 HERONDO STREET #70 HERMOSA BEACH Condo/Townhouse | 2 Bed 2.5 Baths | 1439 Sqft Best Location in Complex Greenbelt Frontage Unit Bonus Room Cozy Fireplace Light & Airy Breakfast Nook Dining Room Steps to Beach
www.2716Pine.com
www.913eighth.com
www.501herondo70.com
$1,249,000
$2,099,000
$997, 500
$699,000
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Kristen Novoa
310.798.4663 Kristen@southbayopenhouse.com www.southbayopenhouse.com
DRE# 01291929
www.2020StrandVision.com
Tremendous opportunity to develop your very own landmark oceanfront estate on the Strand in Manhattan Beach with nearly 67 feet of Strand footage. Situated on a corner lot, when combined, these side-by-side Strand properties offer unsurpassed sweeping views of the South Bay including Palos Verdes, Catalina, Malibu and beyond.
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Offered at $30,000,000
Steve Heavrin | 310-415-4322 | hevdog@gmail.com
Featured in the Book 100 Most Beautiful Homes in the World Featured in Beautiful Homes Magazine Featured on the Sophisticated Snoops Tour
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937 11th Street #A, Manhattan Beach
3 beds/2 baths, 2008 remodel, Quiet family neighborhood, Robinson School District
Offered at: $4,995,000 For a Private Showing, call Uni (310) 569-6535 | Virtual tour: www.2719Manhattan.com
Offered at: $959,000 For a Private Showing, call Uni (310) 569-6535
www.937eleventh.com
Uni
CELL (310) 569-6535 OFFICE (310) 545-5858 EMAIL Uni@Unimayesh.com WEB www.unimayesh.com 3300 Highland Ave. Manhattan Beach
DRE: 01055089
This Wonderful Rear Unit Townhome is Meticulously Cared for and Enjoys a Very Private and Quiet Feeling. The Formal Living and Dining Rooms are Perfect for Entertaining!
4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathrooms Brand New Wall to Wall carpeting Built in 1999 2,499 Sq. Ft. (BTV) Formal Living Room Enjoys Plenty of Natural Light 2 Car Automatic attached Garage Sharp Kitchen with Granite and Oak, Built in Cook Top, Dishwasher and Oven. Great Family Room!
Steve Heavrin
310-415-4322 hevdog@gmail.com
$709,000
Breathtaking Ocean and Coastline Views 5 Bedrooms / 4.5 Bathrooms / 3900 sq ft 364 Palos Verdes Drive West, Palos Verdes Estates New Construction Located in Desirable Malaga Cove Tastefully done with high end finishes throughout
Offered at $3,499,000
Christa Lyons
Shorewood Realtors 310-722-7115 christalyons@shorewood.com
DRE 01489213
Tony Puma
Residential & Investment Properties 310-800-7862 puma@shorewood.com
Shane Falkenstein
431 Main Street, El Segundo (310) 678-0578 direct (310) 322-4901 fax www.shanef.com
$1,199,000
Tour at www.shanef.com
I AM HAPPY TO BE WORKING WITH SHOREWOOD REALTORS, SOUTH BAYS LARGEST AND OLDEST INDEPENDENTLY OWNED REAL ESTATE COMPANY.
the best price possible for you. I believe that working hard at something you love
As your agent, I will work hard to help you with all your real estate needs and negotiate
to do, with people you trust, is one of the greatest experiences in life. As a life long Southern California resident, I have insider knowledge to find a special property in your neighborhood of choice. I am an agent who can help you achieve your goal or dream with the purchase or sale of your first home, your dream home, or investment property, I promise to provide you with outstanding service, honesty and integrity. I would also be honored if you would think of me when referring an agent to your
friends and family who may have real estate needs. I am looking forward to hearing from you and helping you with your real estate search.
Christa Lyons
Shorewood Realtors 310-722-7115 christalyons@shorewood.com
DRE 01489213
Tristy Patterson
Cell 424-634-1718 Office 310-376-8871 ext 6729 Tristy.Patterson@shorewood.com
COMING SOON...
Manhattan Sand Section with Big Ocean Views!
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Kevin B Pratt
kpratt@shorewood.com www.KevinBPratt.com
21st Year at Shorewood
Steve Santos
310.488.4924
A 32-Year Resident of Manhattan Beach DRE# 01440129
310.738.2348
SteveS@Shorewood.com SteveSantosProperties.com
Rachel Ezra
Broker Associate
Direct 310.400.0297 Office: 310.546.7561 x407 Fax: 310.546.6097 Rachel@RachelEzra.com www.RachelEzra.com 3300 Highland Ave. Manhattan Beach
Upgraded better than new detached 3-story rear townhouse includes ocean views and many custom features including plantations shutters, 10 ft. ceilings, crown & base molding, security system, intercom, granite & marble counters, hand-scraped wood floors, CAT-5 wiring throughout, oversized garage and small backyard perfect for pets. Large Master Bedroom with sitting area, walk-in-closet, spa tub, shower & double vanities. Short walk to stores, top rated schools, Pier & Beach.
Offered at $1,129,000
damira@damirabacic.com
Own your own 80 acre ranch with custom built Sante Fe Style Estate in Arizona!
Offered at $2,795,000
Bill Dow, Realtor Russ Lyon Sothebys Int. Realty 906 S. Beeline Hwy Payson, AZ 85541 Cell: 602-571-8321 bill.dow@russlyon.com
billdowrealtor.com
Theres no other property like it on The Strand, and there never will be.
Offered at $18,899,000
ELEVATE YOUR PERSPECTIVE Theres more to life at 2909 The Strandmuch, much more. With three above-ground floors (versus typical two) each boasting almost 50 feet of expansive frontage, (instead of the typical 24) plus a full size roof deck youll enjoy 300% more frontage than the average Strand home in Hermosa Beach.
LIVE LARGER Here at 2909 The Strand, the expansive views are rivaled only by the expansive living space that make the most of its extraordinarily large 6,611 square-foot-lot. Make yourself, your family and your guests at home with 7 luxurious bedrooms, 7 fully appointed baths, and 3 half baths including a separate housekeepers quarters. Guest will enjoy having their own private guest wing each bedroom with a walk-in closet, and each bathroom with a Whirlpool tub.
MOVIE NIGHT WILL NEVER BE THE SAME Grab the popcorn and head downstairs for a private screening of the latest blockbuster or the big game. There youll find an enormous family room that doubles as a home theater, complete with beach-themed hand-painted window shades that automatically lower for optimal viewing. Belly up to the bamboo-themed full bar for a cocktail. Or crack open a vintage stored in your 500-bottle capacity wine locker. You may never buy another movie ticket again.
CELEBRATE UNDER THE STARS Take the party higher and bigger on your rooftop deck, the largest on The Strand. Perfect for a quiet afternoon of sun-basking and spa-soaking, your roof deck can also accommodate up to 110 guest mingling among the mature-growth plantings and under the stars. Equipped with ample storage, refrigerator, sink, grill, plenty of chairs, chaise lounges and tables, as well as built-in teak benches and platforms, your roof deck is the ultimate setting for the ultimate gathering.
THE DIFFERENCE IS IN THE DETAILS Can a home be a work of art? It can if its 2909 The Strand. Youll notice the incredible attention to detail and artisanship the instant you step through the gated courtyard and into a beautifully landscaped setting. From the honed marble floors and 6-foot hand-crafted chandelier in the entrance, to the Venetian plaster and imported Japanese rice paper on the walls, to the staircase rails resembling artistically woven twigs, to the original artwork displayed throughout, you immediately know youve arrived someplace very special. And very rare.
Bryn Stroyke Stroyke Properties 920 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Ste 4 office: 310-545-9595 cell: 310-880-3436 bryn@stroykeproperties.com
www.722esplanade.com
Coming Soon Manhattan Beach
3 Bedrooms / 2 bath house with approx. 2,248 total sq. footage, includes apartment above garage, (buyer to verify) Most sought after 30 x 90 full lot Legal Duplex each with separate addresses Interior of the main house is down to the studs and is in need of complete rehabilitation Unlimited opportunity for upside potential for owner or developer Large roof top deck accessible from the exterior as well as the interior of the home Cozy and cute 1 bedroom, one bath apartment above the 2 car garage, also with ocean views Located in the sand section of Manhattan Beach, below Highland Avenue, with phenomenal ocean views
764 Avenue B
Redondo Beach JUST SOLD!
Jeannie Penner-More
Realtor / Loan Consultant
310.259.6570
Jeannieshomes@aol.com www.JeanniesHomes.com
44 DRE: 01076415 SouthBayDigS.com | 03.18.2011
310.541.8271 peninsulasir.com
405ViaColorin.com
peninsulasir.com
San Pedro
$165,000
$1,695,000 $1,449,000
$694,500 $3,495,000
Artfully Representing
Navigating the Real Estate market can be challenging during these uncertain times. As a partner with Peninsula Sothebys International Realty I can offer you unsurpassed exposure and experience in the marketing of your home or when representing you in the purchase of a home. Please call me on my cell phone at (310) 990-4727. Gerard Bisignano
Gerard Bisignano is a life-long resident of the South Bay. He has been selling luxury real estate in our coastal community for over 19 years. He has been a consistent top producer and in 2009 became a partner/owner with Peninsula Sothebys. He received his MBA from Loyola Marymount University and served eight years on the Redondo Beach City Council. His marketing efforts have produced two homes named L.A. Times Home of the Week and he has been featured several times on NBCs Open House Los Angeles. He has marketed one of the highest priced homes ever listed on the Manhattan Beach Strand and is known for being a top agent for luxury real estate from Manhattan Beach to the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Gerard Bisignano, House At The Beach Inc. & the power of the Sothebys International Network have combined to bring you...
Representing the finest coastal homes for lease in Southern California. Call our leasing office at 310-686-4544.
3608 Crest Drive, Manhattan Beach 1600 The Strand, Manhattan Beach
Grandieur Embodied. First time to market. Ray Kappe Design-His designs evince a mastery of warm, modern spaces, clearly expressed construction systems, and environmental sensitivity.Situated on a prime Strand north corner and a 1 minute walk to downtown. Built prior to current codes, allowing for a rare rooftop pool, expansive top decks and over 5200 sq feet. Floor to ceiling windows allow panoramic whitewater views from PV to Malibu. Concrete, steel and stone, this contemporary masterpiece is accessed through a pivoting sculpted stainless steel door. Downstairs is a Strand level media room and 2 glass enclosed bedrooms. Entry level has the kitchen, dining area, huge granite bar and a wine room. Top living level has the master bedroom and spa quality bath. Stairways lead to the rooftop pool and expansive entertainment outdoor area. Rounded and angeled, this home embraces the coastline. This home has 3 large open fireplaces-a Kappe signature- 3 car garage and an elevator to the roof.
Sand Section, Corner Lot house with 3 bedroom, 4 bath. Ocean views from 2nd Floor & Private Balcony. Direct access to the 2-Car Garage.
$2,595,000
$12,499,000
Gerard Bisignano
Peninsula Sothebys International Realty Cell: 310-990-4727 Office: 310-376-6004
PeninsulaSIR.com | Gerard@HouseAtTheBeach.com
DRE: 01116110
www.277ViaBuenaVentura.com
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www.23508Susana.com
SO IN LD ES IN CR 10 OW DA YS !
www.4133Mesa.com
Igor Nastaskin
Cell: 310.892.6016 Office: 310.378.9494 inastaskin2@socal.rr.com www.IGORrealestate.com
DRE 01317822
www.5418CalleDeArboles.com
#1 Realtor in the Hollywood Riviera for 6 out of the last 8 years Over 100 Single Family Home Transactions in the Riviera since 2002
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