Vatican Exhibit Coming To A Close - 04/29/08 05:38 PM
The Vatican Exhibit being held at the Florida International Museum, 244 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg , Florida, is scheduled to close May 11, 2008.
The exhibit of more then 200 art and historical items will have hosted more then 100,000 attendees by the time it closes.
The exhibit is scheduled to open … (2 comments)
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All Rested Up and Ready For a Fabulous Week - 04/27/08 11:17 PM
Here I am back in the
Rain after an enjoyable weekend. We did the tourist
things in Tarpon Springs, a little yard work before it got too hot this
morning, then visited with friends who just arrived from Maryland.
We went to a wonderful
restaurant on the Gulf for dinner … (27 comments)
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Wrapped Up the Week With a Productive Day! - 04/26/08 06:38 AM
In that we are taking the weekend off I decided to do an open house yesterday. Scheduled it from 11 to 3.I arrived at 10:30 to set things up and open the house. The usual routine, lights on, fans on turn on the AC, open the blinds, etc. I had everything … (15 comments)
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Taking the Weekend Off - 04/25/08 05:29 PM
We have decided to take the weekend off. Not something we do that often. Usually it is an open house, floor time at the office, scheduled weekend showings for the working couples, etc. You all know the story all too well, OR the most dreaded, the TO DO List at home!
Maybe we … (8 comments)
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Do Not Call Laws Strengthened - 04/25/08 04:50 PM
New Legislation strengthens the nations do not call laws. Under the new legislation consumers do not have to re-register every five years to keep their number on the federal Do Not Call list.
The DNC will scrub their list every month to remove reassigned or disconnected phone numbers.
I Florida,FAR offers a member benefit, … (2 comments)
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Sun City Center, Fl - Future Development Workshop Scheduled - 04/23/08 01:25 PM
Residents of Sun City Center are invited to attend the Futrue Development Workshop scheduled at 1:30 pm on Thursday, April 24, 2008 in the Community Hall, 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd.
The workshop will focus on recreation, commercial development and the environment we want to develope for senior citizens in the years … (4 comments)
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Sun City Center Ground-Breaking scheduled! - 04/23/08 01:12 PM
St. John the Devine Episcopal Church has scheduled the ground-breaking on their new church property on East Del Webb Blvd. Sun City Center, Fl. for May 25, 2008 at 4:00 PM.
Bishop Dabney Smith of the Diocese of Southwest Florida will be there along with clergy, leaders, parishioners and friends of the … (2 comments)
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Lack of Professional Courtsey - What Would You Do - How Would You Feel! - 04/21/08 03:14 PM
I will never understand how some Realtor's stay in business! I know these types are in the minority, thankfully so!How much effort does it take to notify a Listing Office that a scheduled showing won't be kept? We have an owner occupied listing in which one of the residents is somewhat disabled. They prefer to be out when … (40 comments)
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Building and Maintianing Your Reputation Reaps Rewards! - 04/20/08 11:10 AM
After taking early retirement from my other life and before heading to Real Estate I own and operated a Home Maintenance Business here in town. Except for the first three months of those fourteen years we enjoyed a full schedule without having to advertise. All of our business was referral. I … (14 comments)
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A Week of First's! - 04/20/08 08:01 AM
This has been a week of first's for me. Not that I am complaining. I'll take all the help and business I can get!Earlier this week an agent ask if I would take a listing appointment for her. She was too busy with buyers. Sure I will! I got the listing to … (6 comments)
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"Just Interviewing Agents - Time well spent!" - 04/20/08 07:22 AM
Earlier this week one of our more "Seasoned" agents ask if I would be interested in taking a listing appointment. She was going to be tied up with a buyer most of the afternoon. In today's market, buyers are more important then listers.I willingly accepted the opportunity. She called the seller … (31 comments)
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Cell Phones for Soldiers - 04/15/08 02:40 PM
I recently wrote a post telling about an enclosure we received in a gift package from Omaha Steaks.
The enclosure was postage paid envelope to mail old cell phones to the recycler who in turn would make them available to our Servicemen. At the time I didn't have the address, however I … (10 comments)
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Market Update! - 04/14/08 07:17 AM
GOOD NEWS for Tampa Bay!
Recent statistics show Home Sales in the Tampa area are up 46% since January 2008.
March sales showed an increase of 42.9 percent from the previous month. 1,162 units sold throughout the county in March compared to 813 for the month of February. The March figures also reflect … (11 comments)
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Recycle your old cell phone - 04/13/08 03:49 PM
A good friend of ours recently sent a treat from Omaha Steaks. The desert was delicious, but even more refreshing was chance to do something for our Service Men.
Enclosed in the gift package was an envelope, no postage necessary, requesting old cell phones be mailed in to be recycled and provided free … (6 comments)
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Income Tax Rebate - 04/13/08 03:17 PM
You need not pay an income tax for the tax-year 2007 to be eligible for rebate. However a tax return must be filed.
Under the Stimulus rebate program you are eligible for rebate if you received at least $3,000 from Social Security benefits, veterans benefits or earned income in 2007 (or any combination of … (0 comments)
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Day Trip to Tarpon Springs - 04/11/08 05:46 PM
Tarpon Springs a Greek Village known for its sponge docks is located about an hour North West of Sun City Center. In 1891 John KIng Cheyney changed Tarpon Springs into a "Sponge Town!" and formed the Anclote Sponge Company. Cheyney later hired John Cocoris, a young Greek sponge buyer who convinced Cheyney … (4 comments)
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Tax Deadline Draws Near! - 04/11/08 05:22 PM
Time to file Income Tax! Deadline draws near.
The AARP is sponsoring a free income Tax Perpetration program for middle and low income taxpayers until April 15, 2008.
In Sun City Center the program is being held at the United Community Church, corner of North Pebble Beach Blvd. and LaJolla Dr. Monday, Wednesday of … (2 comments)
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Weekly Meetings can be productive! - 04/10/08 10:05 PM
I have been known to say, "The only thing that comes out of meetings are people!" and for the most part I believe the statement. However this week our Broker scheduled our Code of Ethics training course.After our morning caravan of the new office listings 13 Agents settled in the training … (8 comments)
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You Like Rollercoasters? - 04/10/08 09:51 PM
If you like Roller-coasters I have just the place for you to spend a glorious day!
Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay, Florida has at least ten adult ride roller-coasters. My three favorites are The Gwazi which is a mammoth double wooden coaster. It is also the Southeast's largest and fastest double wooden roller coaster … (2 comments)
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My post made Feature! - 04/09/08 07:37 AM
One night I was wrestling with indecision. I had been thinking about an incident that happened earlier and wondered if I should write a post. Ultimately I decided I should.
The topic wasn't anything outstanding, nor was the writing. Needless to say I was overwhelmed, SHOCKED to be sure when I went … (12 comments)
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Top Ten Tips for Boosting Your Business - 04/08/08 07:48 PM
Richard Gaylord, NRA President recently recorded a special video with his Ten Top Tips for Boosting Your Business.Mr. Gaylor having been in the business over 30 years has learned a lot about what it takes to stay successful in every real estate cycle. View his video www.realtor.org/tentips Become An Expert- Know your market conditions. Prospecting Is Gold … (8 comments)
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Further evidence of Market Stabilization - 04/07/08 07:13 AM
I just finished reading another Article that supports evidence of Market Stabilization.
30 fixed mortgage rates dropped to 5.74 past week. According to the article, mortgage applications for Federal Backed mortgages increased over 11 % and FHA mortgage activity increased over 21% A strong indicator in the Market.
Unsold home inventory dropped over 3% … (5 comments)
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System Overload on Rain? - 04/06/08 06:39 AM
Sunday morning, coffee in hand and Rain at my finger tips. What better way to start the day!Only 691 other members online with me and yet, my comment to post won't index. I wait, finish drinking my first cup of coffee, head to the kitchen for a second, return and YES … (2 comments)
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Sun City Center resident has Book Signing - 04/03/08 10:01 PM
Barnes and Noble is hosting a book signing for Michael Deeb, Sun City Center resident and author of Duty and Honor, April 12, 2008 from 2 to 4 p. m. at 122 Brandon Town Center Dr., Brandon.
Deeb wrote the Civil War novel of a native farm boy's journey to become a … (4 comments)
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Good News for Hillsborough County! - 04/01/08 03:06 PM
According to a report published by the Florida Association of Realtors, in terms of absolute numbers the counties expected to make the biggest population gains between 2007 and 2010 are Miami-Dade, 2,462,292 to 2,512,300; followed by Orange County, from 1,105,603 to 1,154,200; and HILLSBOROUGH County from 1,192,861 to 1,234,900.
Overall, however, the population growth has … (5 comments)
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Happy Fools DAy! - 04/01/08 06:27 AM
Today is April Fools Day. A day of Pranks and Laughs.
Someone ask in a Blog Comment I was reading if anyone knew the origin of April Fools day, so I goggled it.
Google says it is one of the most light hearted days of the year. Its origin is uncertain. some say … (4 comments)
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