Sunbelt Title ROCKS in Port Charlotte - 10/30/07 08:41 PM
After our post on the title company from hell and our experience this afternoon, I thought it would be good to let everyone know of a really great title company in Port Charlotte - and before I go on, they also handle Sarasota County closings!!! The company I would like to … (7 comments)
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Sarasota Blues Festival - November 3rd - 10/29/07 07:58 PM
It is time again for the Sarasota Blues Festival! That is right - mark your calendar for November 3rd, Saturday Night!!! The event will be taking place at the Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota - This is the 17th Annual Blues Festival!!!
Buddy Guy, Zac Harmon, The All Stars, Oteil and the … (7 comments)
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Check Your Cell Phone - Did It Change Time A Week Early??? - 10/29/07 08:39 AM
We are supposed to Fall Back on time next week, right? I did a blog to remind everyone - well in this age of 'you don't have to think and the electrical devices do it for you', my cell phone did it already!!! My cell phone alarm clock did not go … (16 comments)
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Sarasota Renaissance Fair Returning November 2 - 4 - 10/28/07 07:38 PM
November is coming and with it the Renaissance Fair is returning to Sarasota for its annual tour!!! There will be three days of food, music and medieval festivities taking place from November 2 through November 4th!!!
The event will be taking place in the forest behind the Robarts Arena at 3000 Ringling … (0 comments)
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Fall Back One Hour - November 4th - 10/27/07 01:07 PM
Next Saturday it will be that time again - to set those clocks back one hour! It is so easy to forget and then be late for appointments - so remember that NEXT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH is the day to set those clocks back an hour.
Does that mean you get an extra … (6 comments)
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Heritage Village Celebrate's 30th Birthday!! - 10/26/07 11:28 PM
Saturday, October 27th Heritage Village will celebrate it's 30th birthday! Located on 125th Street North in Largo (Pinellas County), there will be an enormous birthday bash that you don't want to miss!!! The Country Jubilee kicks off at 9:30 am and festivities run through 4:30pm - There will be 125 crafters … (0 comments)
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John's Pass Seafood Festival - 10/26/07 06:42 PM
Here we go again! Fall comes and all the festivals start!!! It is time again for the John's Pass Seafood Festival in John's Pass Village (Pinellas County)!!
The festival will take place this Saturday, October 27th from 10 am to 6 pm!!! The festival is dedicated to fisherman lost at sea-
John's Pass … (4 comments)
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Phillippi Creek Village Restaurant & Oyster Bar - Sarasota - 10/25/07 08:43 PM
Guess where I have been... Can you guess from the title??? You have it right! And the food is wonderful!!! Located on Phillippi Creek you simply drive south on US 41 (Tamiami Trail) past the Landings (home to the Sarasota County School Board) - the restaurant is on the east side … (4 comments)
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Home Saved - - Loan Restructured!!! - 10/24/07 01:22 PM
Well, we won't be making any money on this one but we will both be sleeping really good! We have been working with a family that was about to loose their home in Port Charlotte. They were already several months behind on the mortgage and had a second mortgage with the … (7 comments)
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Off The Coast Of Dunedin, Florida - 10/23/07 04:00 PM
There are many little islands off the coast of Dunedin. They are nesting grounds for local birds and most of them are off limits to humans. This is a great big PLUS for the environment! People do not need access to every little island in the bay! We need to protect … (4 comments)
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Trees Have So Much Character! - 10/23/07 03:47 PM
I really love nature! Trees in particular because they have to much character. With their arms outstretched, swaying gently in the breeze, they seem to be talking to you! They listen patiently to your problems, offer strong support to lean on and are pleasing to the eye!
The trees down south are … (10 comments)
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Philippi Park in Safety Harbor, Florida - 10/23/07 03:34 PM
This has always been one of my favorite parks in north Pinellas County! When I was a school teacher I would take classes here to see the indian mounds located in the park! It is a great place for a morning walk or an afternoon in the park with the family. … (8 comments)
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Florida's Famous Sunshine Skyway Bridge - 10/23/07 03:21 PM
For all of you who do not live in our wonderful state, this is the Sunshine Skyway Bridge that connects St Petersburg, Florida (Pinellas County) with Bradenton (Manatee County). It is a wonderful ride that makes me smile each time I take it! The view of the Gulf of Mexico on … (2 comments)
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Island Outpost Restaurant in Dunedin on the Causeway - 10/22/07 10:18 PM
Dunedin, Florida is a great place to live and an interesting town to visit! One of my favorite places to eat is out on the causeway - the Island Outpost Restaurant has really great food and is not expensive! Naturally, since it is right on the causeway, you can be sure … (7 comments)
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Death Rides His Chopper In Ozona!! - 10/22/07 10:07 PM
While I was out doing one of my favorite things - cruising neighborhoods, looking at homes and taking a ton of photos - I ran across this guy in somebody's front yard in Ozona!!! At first I had to do a double take, since it was all life-size!
Death is on … (4 comments)
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Autumn In Florida - - - - 10/19/07 09:16 AM
While our northern neighbors are posting photos of leaves changing color and pumpkins lining sidewalks, we here in Florida do not experience those annual changes. While I do enjoy the changing colors of the leaves, I also enjoy a quick trip north to experience it. A quick weekend trip up in … (9 comments)
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You Know You're A Floridian If . . . . - 10/19/07 08:40 AM
I received the following this morning and thought it was too cute not to share here in AR:
You know you're a Floridian if.... ..You never use an umbrella because you know the rain will be over in five minutes...A good parking place has nothing to do with distance from the store, … (11 comments)
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Englewood Beach - The Place To Watch The Sunset - - 10/18/07 11:56 AM
Imagine sitting on that swing, watching the sunset over the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico - what a wonderful way to have a long autumn day come to an end - perhaps a sunset walk along the white sands of Englewood Beach, picking up the odd sea shell to … (9 comments)
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Englewood, Florida Still Has Old Florida Charm - 10/17/07 11:04 AM
Englewood is located in Charlotte County and is in many ways reminiscent of Old Florida. There are still the quaint little shops and the beaches are almost never that crowded. It is a place that those of us who have lived in the state for many years long for. It is … (2 comments)
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Hacienda Del Mar in Cape Haze Florida - 10/17/07 10:55 AM
Florida is growing by leaps and bounds and Cape Haze is no exception! Located just north of the Tarpon Capital of North America (Boca Grande), Cape Haze now has a luxury waterfront condominium community - Hacienda Del Mar. Located directly off of Placida Blvd., this spectacular community is in an area … (2 comments)
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Trumpet Flower In Full Bloom in Cape Haze, Florida - Weeping Ficus Everywhere - 10/17/07 09:51 AM
Cape Haze is a small community in Charlotte County just north of Boca Grande. It is a residential community on Placida Harbor that is far enough removed from everything to be 'other worldly'. The times are changing and there is more and more development taking place in the area. I decided … (5 comments)
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SPAM in My ActiveRain Account !!!! - 10/16/07 04:13 PM
It has finally happened to me today! I got an e-mail from some spammer claiming to be from Sierra Leone. He and his supposed sister have 18 million in a bank in the Ivory Coast (right) and need assistance in getting it out!
I would like to personally get my hands on … (22 comments)
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Sarasota Halloween Extravaganza - 10/14/07 12:57 PM
October 27th will be a special day for kids young and old in downtown Sarasota! The Sarasota Halloween Extravaganza planned by the Downtown Merchants Association will be taking place. The haunted house has already opened!!! The All Hallow's Eve festivities will include costume parties for all age groups!!! There will be … (9 comments)
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Sarasota Folk Music Festival & Annual Craft Festival Both Taking Place - 10/14/07 12:45 PM
The Sarasota Folk Music Festival is taking place October 20th at the Crowley Museum and Nature Center in Sarasota! There will be plenty of folk music on the three stages available, as well as workshops, hayrides for young and old to participate in and plenty of food!!! You can even bring … (4 comments)
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Sarasota's Octoberfest and Pumpkin Festival - 10/14/07 12:35 PM
It's October and Floridians start coming out in droves and the air conditioning gets turned off ! What a great time of the year! And there is so much happening in and around Sarasota during this time!!
Octoberfest takes place from October 19 - 21 at the Sarasota Fairgrounds! You can enjoy … (4 comments)
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I've Been MeMe-ed by Dionne Morgan - - 10/13/07 03:54 PM
Well, let's see, I have seen enough of these so I think I can figure this out, but what is there to share that I have not already posted in my blogs???
First of all, how about I was pretty fluent in Slovak as a wee one, since my Grandmother Tomecko (my … (19 comments)
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Siesta Key Beaches - Sarasota County - 10/12/07 02:34 PM
Where are some of the world's most breathtaking beaches? Florida, of course! And Florida's Gulf Coast takes the awards every time! With it's gently sloping coastline covered with the most beautiful powdery white sand - Siesta Key's sand is 99% pure quartz crystal!!! There is magic in the air! Perhaps that … (3 comments)
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Getting Through To Loss Mitigation - 10/12/07 02:09 PM
Today has been a lesson in patience! I had already faxed the Estoppel and Authorization Letter into the lender's Loss Mitigation department and wanted to make initial contact this morning so we can proceed. RIGHT -
After holding my phone for the first 10 minutes of music, I put it on speaker … (11 comments)
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By Referral Only Free Half Day Seminar - Sarasota - 10/12/07 09:46 AM
Thanks to Cyndee and Loretta (both up in Pinellas County) I have found out about something that I am hoping will be my new lead generating, internet web site improvement and everything else source of information! It is called By Referral Only. Cyndee and Loretta both use it, love it and … (4 comments)
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THE GRAND 50,000 POINT MARK - 10/11/07 11:03 AM
Well, we managed it! With this post we will have the grand 50,000 point mark on ActiveRain!!! I don't remember how I stumbled onto this site originally, but it was one of the best things I did! Through ActiveRain I have gotten to know many really great people, both within my … (11 comments)
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A.L. Anderson Park in North Pinellas County, Florida - 10/10/07 01:20 PM
While I am writing about an area where I used to live, let me mention lovely Anderson Park. The park is accessible directly from US Hwy 19 N in Tarpon Springs, just south of the light on Tarpon Avenue and across the road from one of my favorite watering holes, Chili's!
Anderson … (5 comments)
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FREE CREDIT REPORTS - 10/10/07 12:50 PM
When you have clients that are not sure what their credit score might be and are afraid that it is not good remind them that they can get a FREE credit report annually from EACH ONE of the three reporting agencies - that means every few months you can check your credit … (10 comments)
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Agents Should ALWAYS Enter First ! - 10/09/07 04:14 PM
Remember when you are out showing property to ALWAYS enter the home first! I know that this is something we all learn during our first few weeks, but many agents seem to forget. They want to be 'polite' and let the clients enter the home first - BIG MISTAKE!
First of all, … (4 comments)
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A Closet To Get Lost In - 10/07/07 02:24 PM
How often do you walk into a home that is absolutely lovely only to find a closet that is a JOKE! Bill and I usually refer to the two walk-in closets in the master bedroom as the 'hers' and 'hers' closets simply because she will need both of them to get … (7 comments)
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What Is Waterfront Property???? - 10/07/07 02:10 PM
I don't know about the rest of the nation, but down here in Florida, if it has ANY KIND of water, it is classified as waterfront property!!! That includes retention ponds, canals (even those dug by the Army Core of Engineers throughout Port Charlotte a few decades ago that don't go … (18 comments)
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Wrote A Contract On This Place Yesterday - 10/07/07 01:51 PM
Yesterday was a pretty good day; we went out early and had our first contract written before lunch. This is the inside of the home we wrote the contract on. I love the way they have had a local artist make you feel that you are down in the islands! The … (6 comments)
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Barbara-Jo's German Fruit Bread - 10/05/07 08:40 PM
Barbara-Jo's German Fruit Bread for the Holidays
½ pound each of dried dates, cranberries, figs, prunes, apricots, pineapple, mangoes - no need to cut into pieces - (get them at the natural foods store)
soak all dried fruit in rum (fruit must be covered completely) for at least 48 hours
add to the above … (4 comments)
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Why Would A Mortgage Company NOT Want A WDO Inspection??? - 10/05/07 08:09 PM
Yes, you read it right! This is the second time I have run across this! A mortgage company that does NOT require a wood destroying organism inspection! HELLO - This is Florida!!! Are you SERIOUS????
The first time I went through this, the buyer said he wanted to get one anyway, asked … (8 comments)
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Association Fees - - - What Does That Include??? - 10/04/07 09:05 PM
The last few weeks have been pretty hectic, running around with clients from out of state, trying to maximize their time here and see as much as possible. For some reason three of the last four couples that I have dealt with have been interested in purchasing in resort communities. Normally … (2 comments)
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Fall - Time For Grandma's Chicken Soup - 10/03/07 03:33 PM
Fall is rapidly approaching, even down here in sunny South Florida! I can feel the change in the air! The mornings are not as humid and there is a little bit of a tingle in the air. It feels like actual walking weather! Something you can only do here during the … (13 comments)
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Bandit Joe - Our Pet Raccoon - Part 2 - 10/03/07 01:48 PM
I started this story on Bandit Joe with every intention of continuing on a regular basis - so here goes segment 2:
He was an adorable addition to the family - but not the perfect inside guest - If he did not want to go to bed at night, he would bite … (6 comments)
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Barnie's Coffee and Tea Used To Be On McMullen Booth Road - 10/02/07 04:34 PM
Several years ago I owned a Barnie's Coffee and Tea franchise in Clearwater, Florida. Now I am not really much of a coffee drinker, I prefer tea - specifically keemun - but while I had my franchise I acquired a taste for Barnie's flavored coffees.
The difference between Barnie's Coffees and some … (2 comments)
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Autumn - Time For Removing Clutter - 10/02/07 04:16 PM
Autumn has arrived and it is the perfect time of year to do that semi-annual house cleaning. Time to clear out all of the things that you have accumulated during the last several months that you don't really want. Time to get rid of those books you will never read again, … (5 comments)
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