People & Businesses

Artwork by Marcus Dalpe

The fascinating story of Fernbrook

By Ann Luongo | January 25, 2016

Historic Centerville inn has ties to Hollywood, the Oval Office and more!      Built in 1881, the Fernbrook estate in Centerville has had its share of noteworthy owners and guests over…

Nick Glaser Artwork 2016 Annual guide

CAPE COD LIFE’s 2016 student art contest–winners, details, and a slideshow

By Matthew J. Gill | January 25, 2016

Inspired by the entries we received last year, we decided to host another art contest to help us illustrate the six local history articles in this issue, our 2016 Annual…

Viola Associates

By Susan Dewey | January 12, 2016

Pools & Spas When you ask John Viola what makes him most proud of his company, Viola Associates in Hyannis, he doesn’t hesitate. “I am proudest of my employees. My…

Sudbury Design Group

By Susan Dewey | January 12, 2016

Pools & Spas Mike Coutu may be the long-time owner of Sudbury Design Group, one of New England’s most widely respected landscape architecture firms, but he still gets to work…

Daseco Electrical, LLC

By Susan Dewey | January 12, 2016

Pools & Spas A trip to Martha’s Vineyard in 2004 to tackle some electrical work for a colleague prompted David Smith, owner of DASECO Electrical, LLC to open his Cape…

Casual Designs

By Susan Dewey | January 12, 2016

Pools & Spas After working in the landscaping business for several years, Rick Concordia decided to take his career to the next level and moved into the outdoor furnishings industry.…

Vetorino’s Landscaping & Irrigation

By Susan Dewey | January 12, 2016

 Landscape Design After more than 20 years of providing Cape Codders with “one-stop shopping” for all their landscaping and irrigation needs, Steve Vetorino knows that the number one component of…

Parterre Garden Services

By Susan Dewey | January 12, 2016

Landscape Design Parterre Garden Services offers the perfect blend of landscape designers with true vision, knowledgeable horticulturalists, and experienced maintenance professionals on the Cape and Islands, and throughout New England.…

E.j. Jaxtimer Landscaping

E.j. Jaxtimer Landscaping

By Susan Dewey | January 12, 2016

 Landscape Design Every day when he goes to work as the general manager of E.J. Jaxtimer’s landscape division, Rob Kennedy knows that moving his family to the Cape in search…

Coy’s Brook Landscaping

By Susan Dewey | January 12, 2016

Landscape Design Started in 1981 by Gary Murphy, Coy’s Brook Landscaping in Yarmouthport grew from the seeds of a smaller landscaping company. Today, Coy’s Brook specializes in residential and commercial…

Thomas J. O’Neill, Inc

By Susan Dewey | January 12, 2016

Cape & Islands Architects and Builders An intuitive nature—coupled with strong communication skills—is what builder and designer Tom O’Neill says has made all the difference in his 20-plus years in…

Silvia & Silvia Custom Builders

By Susan Dewey | January 12, 2016

Cape & Islands Architects and Builders To say Silvia & Silvia Custom Builders take care of their customers is an understatement. For the firm’s CFO Floyd Silvia, it’s about more…

Siemasko & Verbridge

By Susan Dewey | January 12, 2016

 Cape & Islands Architects and Builders What makes Siemasko & Verbridge special, says the Chatham firm’s lead architect Leslie Schneeberger, AIA, is that every house the firm designs and builds…

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Scott Peacock Building & Remodeling

By Susan Dewey | January 12, 2016

Cape & Islands Architects and Builders After more than 30 years of building and remodeling homes on Cape Cod, Scott Peacock still loves what he does—and that, he says, has…

Rob Bramhall Architects

By Susan Dewey | January 12, 2016

Cape & Islands Architects and Builders Architect Rob Bramhall, AIA, believes that the architectural synergy between architect, client, and location is key to the success of every project. “If we…

Simon’s Bath Showroom

By Susan Dewey | January 11, 2016

Kitchen & Bath Running a successful business for over 80 years is no easy feat. Simon’s Supply Vice President Fred Felder credits this accomplishment to the way his company treats…

Mid-Cape Home Centers

By Susan Dewey | January 11, 2016

Kitchen & Bath Becky Drozell can’t remember a time when Mid-Cape Home Centers was not part of her life. Drozell has been one of the most successful kitchen and bath…

Lewis & Weldon Custom Kitchens

By Susan Dewey | January 11, 2016

Kitchen & Bath Fulfilling a desire to be fully engaged in his children’s lives, Chuck Hart decided to change career paths, and open Lewis & Weldon, makers of fine cabinetry…

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