florida: Florida Schools & Education - 11/06/06 10:41 PM
Here are some helpful links to resources that provide detailed information on both public and private schools (including higher education) throughout the state of Florida. Please note that these websites are maintained by the Florida Department of Education:
Florida Public Schools (includes FCAT scores and current year's school grades)Florida Private Schools (search by district; includes a School Choice Options booklet … (0 comments)
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florida: Florida Economy & Real Estate - 11/05/06 10:36 AM
Did you know that if Florida were an independent country, it would rank as the world's 15th largest economy? The gross state product reached an unprecedented $594 billion last year and real estate activity accounted for 44% of that total ($263 billion).
Real property... building it and buying it... directly provides jobs for … (5 comments)
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florida: Florida State Facts - 11/04/06 04:21 PM
Florida Capital: Tallahassee Number of Counties: 67 Florida became the 27th state of the U.S. in 1845. Florida Population: 15,982,378 (2000 Census),approximately 1,000-1,200 people move to Florida every day!Florida is the 4th most populated state in the U.S. Florida's Major Industries: tourism is first, followed by agriculture, then banking, electronics, plastics, construction, and real estate. … (6 comments)
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florida: Tamarac, Florida Information - 10/26/06 09:00 PM
The City of Tamarac covers 12 square miles, was incorporated in 1963 and has a population of just over 55,000 (per the 2000 Census).
Tamarac, which originally drew many retirees, has experienced a considerable change in demographics over the past 15 years, with more younger families moving in. Some of the … (0 comments)
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florida: Sunrise, Florida Information - 10/26/06 08:52 PM
The City of Sunrise covers 22 square miles, has a population of 90,000 and is conveniently located in the heart of the tri-county area with easy access to all major highways in Broward County.
The City of Sunrise is home to Sawgrass Mills (Florida's largest retail and entertainment complex) as well … (0 comments)
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florida: Weston, Florida Information - 10/26/06 08:43 PM
The City of Weston covers 24 square miles and was incorporated in 1996, making it one of the youngest cities in Broward County. Weston has a population estimated at 62,243 in 2003 and as the western-most city in central Broward County it's nestled on the edge of Florida's Everglades.
Weston is a … (0 comments)
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florida: Realtors and Affordable Housing Solutions - 10/25/06 09:09 AM
As home values throughout Florida increased considerably over the past five years (doubling or tripling in many of Florida's metropolitan areas), the dream of homeownership became more difficult for some to attain. Florida Governor Jeb Bush recently signed HB 1589 which establishes the "Support Homeownership for All" specialty license plate with … (0 comments)
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florida: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Information - 10/25/06 09:06 AM
Fort Lauderdale, sometimes referred to as the "Venice of America" for its seemingly endless miles of waterways, is one of South Florida's hot spots. It is also the county seat of Broward County - the heart of South Florida's Gold Coast.
Originally attracting Spring Break college students by the droves (inspired … (3 comments)
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florida: Hurricane Preparedness for Real Estate Professionals - 08/29/06 08:26 AM
More people in hurricane prone areas are more knowledgeable now about how to be better prepared should one be headed in their direction. However, one item often overlooked by real estate agents is the "For Sale" sign, which can become a flying object during heavy winds. Regardless of what type of … (3 comments)
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florida: Top 8 Things to Remember When Leaving a Phone Message for Listing Agents - 08/28/06 11:18 AM
Speak clearly. I placed this in the #1 position because it has caused me the most frustration. This is especially important if you have an accent (thick or not). I regularly have to listen to voicemail messages 3+ times because I can't understand some of what the agent is saying. I've … (15 comments)
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