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Who needs Hollywood? The stars are out in full force in Brooklyn these days! Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher were recently spotted filming a movie all over DUMBO. Brad and Angelina have set up shop in NYC as he films “Burn After Reading” in our very own Brooklyn Heights — one of our friends had a George Clooney sighting today on Hicks and Clark on the set of the same movie. A few weeks ago, “The Wackness” starring Ben Kingsley and Mary-Kate Olsen was filming right outside 53BP. Anybody got any star sightings and/or pics to share?

Looking for ways to beat the heat this August? Look no further than the Floating Pool, docked between Piers 4 and 5 near Furman Street at the future site of Brooklyn Bridge Park — and only about a 10-12 minute walk from 53BP. The pool, open 7 days a week, offers 1 1/2 hour sessions (but you need a wristband to get in) and can accommodate up to 175 swimmers… best of all, admission is FREE! Athletic types will love the nearby “beach” volleyball courts and recently added yoga classes sponsored by Equinox Fitness. Check it out!

This isn’t exactly breaking news, but when you hear about something that is too good to be true, you have to give it a little while to sink in. Trader Joe’s, the eclectic and upscale grocery with down-to-earth prices isn’t just moving into Brooklyn, it’s moving in two blocks away from 53Boerum!

While there has never been a shortage of excellent grocery and food options in the neighborhood: Sahadi’s, Garden of Eden, Key Food, Pacific Green Gourmet and the farmers market at Borough Hall, Trader Joe’s has been our holy grail of grocery collection for some time now.

There’s something about dining on dried blueberries and wine…

Nice little article about the ever changing offerings of Smith Street in The New York Times. - Thanks to neighbor Tina for the tip!

If you live in a metropolitan area (or you are thinking about living in one), it’s time you met walkscore.com. Walk Score calculates the walkability of an address by locating nearby stores, restaurants, schools, parks, etc. and allows for a whole lot of friendly competition between friends and co-workers.

Seems that 53 Boerum landed ourselves a 95 out of a possible 100, not too shabby!