What a come-back Palermo. Who says there are no second acts?

A return to Palermo found a beautiful community hitting its stride, and a former resident longing for a come back after a too-long absence. Miss Penny Lane says: She's working on her second act to return to the Palermo stage. Cheers until then, sweeties.

Craig Donahue dies in his sleep: A Palermo booster

Positively Palermo has learned of the death of Craig Donahue, the Hollywood PR Man well known at  Palermo, from internal bleeding. Miss Penny Lane says: Sad sad sad.

Happy Easter, Palermo Palm Springs

Happy Easter Sunday from Positively Palermo. Miss Penny Lane says: Palermo is full of good eggs and she's off with her bonnet on for a Sunday stroll in yellow.

Can do!

It looks like the HOA has delivered new garbage cans to the community. They're pretty big. Miss Penny Lane says: She's set to spring cleaning!

Rains close Indian Canyon Drive

Indian Canyon Drive between Palermo and the 10 freeway has been closed due to the rain. Miss Penny Lane says: She's soaking in the rain.

Beauty shot at Palermo

These flowers are in full bloom at Palermo Palm Springs. Miss Penny Lane says: She thinks Palermo is flowering too.

First of the unsold condos enter the Palm Springs market

And it begins. The first of the unsold homes at Palermo, built by the Enterprise Cos. and then bank-owned and now privately held, have gone on the market today. It was in November of 2010 that the front doors of the 34 units then-owned by the Enterprise Cos. of Chicago were posted with a "Notice of Unified Trustee's Sale." But Palermo has persevered through the years of economic crisis to reach this day with the community ship-shape and ready for the future. Miss Penny Lane says: She's sold on Palermo.

Year in review: Dues are not raised for another year in a row

Continuing Positively Palermo's second annual review of the top happenings at Palermo Palm Springs, No. 2 is that HOA monthly dues again for another year held steady at $294 per month. Miss Penny Lane says: She due for a nice long weekend at Palermo.

E-mail: "Palermo is rockin' — better than when first opened"

Vintage photo of Palermo

Positively Palermo received this e-mail: "Ms. Penney, Original owner here. Palermo looks better than the place did at move with plants growing over these years. New paint, streets, trees. Palermo is rockin'. It's just too bad the managers/boards aren't running Washington. Kudos!!!!!!!!" Miss Penny Lane says: She's been told she's only getting better too.

Palermo's brand new streets

Positively Palermo returned home after a week of vacation to see Palermo's brand-new paved streets. Miss Penny Lane says: She gave up dye jobs long ago but these black streets may make her re-think it.

Palms go 360 at Palermo with re-plantings

Positively Palermo has been asked about the removal of Palermo palms several years ago in the wake of the re-planting of numerous of these trees in the community recently. These pictures are from Positively Palermo's archives, and show the blue ribbons put on palms slated for removal and the placement of these trees in the field and them being hauled away. Miss Penny Lane says: She's out to enjoy the weekend.

Large number of palms planted at Palermo today

Positively Palermo has learned that a large number of fan palms today were added to Palermo, or a second batch of such plantings. These trees are in various locations at Palermo. We will try to post pictures. E-mail them to us if you have them. Miss Penny Lane says: She's always a fan of Palermo.

Year in review: The re-painting of Palermo Palm Springs

Today, Positively Palermo begins its second annual review of the top happenings at Palermo Palm Springs. No. 1 is the re-painting of the residences. Miss Penny Lane says: Palermo is No. 1 in her heart.

Paint paint paint

Positively Palermo was asked to post more pictures of the re-painting that is going on at Palermo Palm Springs. There is one from SPT. Miss Penny Lane says: She loves our colorful community.

Palermo streets to be redone

Positively Palermo has learned that the streets at Palermo Palm Springs are set to be redone this month. Miss Penny Lane says: Palermo's facelift is giving her ideas for herself.

Happy New Year, Palermo Palm Springs

To all at Palermo and those who can't be here, have a colorful new year. Miss Penny Lane says: She's feeling toasty. Cheers!

Christmas night is alight at Palermo

A walk around Palermo on Christmas night is lit up by the festive decorations. Miss Penny Lane says: She thinks her Palermo neighbors are a gift.

Twelfth day of a Palermo Christmas

On the twelfth day of a Palermo Christmas, my true love gave to me twelve Cosmos, eleven Aerial Tramway passes, ten windmills a turning, nine Melody Laners dancing, eight crickets a chirping, seven snowbirds a swimming, six ducks a crossing, five golden HOA board members, four pools and spas a calling, three yellow lantanas, two desert doves, and a roadrunner in a palm tree. Miss Penny Lane says: Raise your glass!

Merry Christmas, Palermo Palm Springs

Merry Christmas to all at Palermo and those who can't be here this holiday too. Miss Penny Lane says: She's wrapped up in love for Palermo.

'Shiny Point Trail' sparkles for Christmas

Sandy Point Trail is alive with lights for the holidays. Miss Penny Lane says: She'll soon be on the trail of some after-holiday bargains.

Eleventh day of a Palermo Christmas

On the eleventh day of a Palermo Christmas, my true love gave to me eleven Aerial Tramway passes, ten windmills a turning, nine Melody Laners dancing, eight crickets a chirping, seven snowbirds a swimming, six ducks a crossing, five golden HOA board members, four pools and spas a calling, three yellow lantanas, two desert doves, and a roadrunner in a palm tree. Miss Penny Lane says: She's going to the mountaintop.

Tenth day of a Palermo Christmas

On the tenth day of a Palermo Christmas, my true love gave to me ten windmills a turning, nine Melody Laners dancing, eight crickets a chirping, seven snowbirds a swimming, six ducks a crossing, five golden HOA board members, four pools and spas a calling, three yellow lantanas, two desert doves, and a roadrunner in a palm tree. Miss Penny Lane says: She's peeking at the presents under her tree.

Ninth day of a Palermo Christmas

On the ninth day of a Palermo Christmas, my true love gave to me nine Melody Laners dancing, eight crickets a chirping, seven snowbirds a swimming, six ducks a crossing, five golden HOA board members, four pools and spas a calling, three yellow lantanas, two desert doves, and a roadrunner in a palm tree. Miss Penny Lane says: She's settling in for the night with a holiday-flavored Cosmo and sugar cookie (or two ...).