Joy Donovan

Joy Donovan is a contributing writer for CandysDirt.com covering the Midcities and Fort Worth.

Fort Worth’s Sundance Square Saga Continues

By Joy Donovan / March 4, 2025 /

There was a time when Fort Worth’s Sundance Square was booming. The buzzing 35-block mixed-use development in the heart of downtown Cowtown, created by Bass Brothers Enterprises, was exciting and busy. Thanks to the Bass family’s big support, downtown Fort Worth was revitalized. People were walking the sidewalks, kept safe by the private security. Restaurants…

Fort Worth’s Ridglea Hills Neighborhood Is Giving ‘Leave It to Beaver’ Vibes

By Joy Donovan / February 28, 2025 /

The Ridglea Hills neighborhood, tucked into Fort Worth’s rolling hills, is known for its peaceful environment, manicured lawn, and family-friendly atmosphere. It’s an established neighborhood of homes built in the middle of the last century. You might even call if “Leave it to Beaver” material. Roll into advantages the easy commutes to downtown Fort Worth…

Boating Life Is Up for Auction at This Heath Waterfront Property

By Joy Donovan / February 25, 2025 /

Boating, skiing, and lake life in a pastoral home that’s an easy commute to Dallas — that could be the winning combination for a lucky home buyer next month. The waterfront home at 1812 Canal Ct. in Heath will go up for auction at 9 a.m. March 10. Previously listed at $3.9 million, the property’s…

Move Over Goldilocks: This Weatherford Cottage Is Fairytale Worthy

By Joy Donovan / February 21, 2025 /

Once upon a time, there was a stressed-out person trying to escape the traffic, the noise, and even so many people. A charming red cabin in the woods, nestled among trees, shrubs, and flowers, could be the escape from it all in the North Texas metropolitan area. Quaint as something Goldilocks would happen upon, this…

Mira Vista House Is a Must-See for Entertaining in Fort Worth Private School Corridor

By Joy Donovan / February 18, 2025 /

So, your beautiful children are enrolled at either Country Day, Southwest Christian, or Trinity Valley schools. You need a home large enough to entertain all the mahjong gals, not to mention a place to hold birthday parties for the soccer team, team meetings for school friends, and celebrations for church buddies. Outdoor entertaining is your…