pasco county: Spanish Trails Village, Zephyrhills, FL has 2019 Xmas Golfcart Parade
- 12/22/19 01:29 PM
Yesterday evening Spanish Trails Village in Zephyrhills, Florida held its annual golf cart parade. Many of the residents decorated their carts with flashing lights, tinsel, ornaments and even music to help usher in the holiday season. My mom and her little dog Daisy in her festive red coat rode along on a tour of all the streets. The people who did not have carts sat out to watch the parade go by. And those of us in the carts got to drive by all of the homes, many of which were elaborately decorated with lights. After the parade, everyone retired to … (0 comments)
As of 11 AM today, Tuesday, 9/3/2019, Hurricane Dorian's has finally begun to move away from the Bahamas where it has set and battered them for over a day with winds of over 150 mph. Though it is moving very slowly, its direction is no longer to the west but to the northwest. Just as the experts had predicted. The experts now say that it will likely stay just off shore in the Atlantic as it moves more north and northeasterly in the days to come. Its track will likely become more NORTH. From what I hear on the Weather Channel, … (1 comments)
pasco county: 2019 Truth in Millage Notices Arriving at Homeowners Properties Now
- 08/20/19 04:47 PM
When I opened my mailbox today (8/19/2019), I found a letter from Gary Joiner, the Pasco County Property Appraiser of the county where I live, telling me what my proposed property taxes for 2019 would likely be. Probably most of Florida's residents are also receiving these notices, also called Truth in Millage (TRIM). notices. It is worth your while to closely examine the one that pertains to the property(s) that you own. The notice will show you 3 main things: What your property taxes were last year. What they will be this year if proposed budget changes are not made. What they will be if … (0 comments)
pasco county: The 2018-19 School Year has Begun in Pasco County, Florida
- 08/15/18 05:27 PM
Florida's students and teachers have returned to their classes in the public schools of Pasco County, Florida for the 2018-2019 academic year. I suspect that this will be the case in nearly every county in the State of Florida. When I was teaching here two decades ago, we started after Labor Day. And many schools around the country still do. But several years ago, statewide exams were created and it was felt that more time was needed to prepare for them. So the beginning of the school year was moved up by several weeks. In any case, there will be more children and school … (0 comments)
pasco county: Should You Retire Your Mobile Home Titles? That Depends!
- 06/29/17 06:00 PM
Not long ago I got a letter from the Florida State Retirement Office. It appears that since I worked for 9 years in the public school system here in Pasco County, I could now start collecting early retirement if I want to. It is not a lot of money since I only taught 9 years here, and 12 years in Spain which don't count. However, a few hundred dollars each month is still better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick. Many people do not realize that mobile homes also have a retirement option, and I don't mean demolition. A … (0 comments)
pasco county: Hurricane Matthew Update for October 6, 2016 from John Elwell
- 10/06/16 09:21 AM
As of today, 10/6/2016, Hurricane Matthew, a Category 4 storm, is nearly even with Miami, Florida and will shortly move closer to the shore. Luckily, it should miss Miami. But the towns and cities on up the cost will have the eye of the storm pass nearly right overhead! Ouch! As you can see in the above image, its projected path has it moving in a northwesterly direction, with its center grazing the eastern coast of Florida. The most western part of the coast has moved further to the east and thus is farther away from Zephyrhills where I live, and the city … (0 comments)
pasco county: Will Hurricane Matthew Visit Florida? Be Prepared Just in Case!
- 10/02/16 05:06 AM
As of today, 10/2/2016, Hurricane Matthew, a Category 4, storm is still south of Cuba, but is predicted to make a northerly turn shortly. As you can see in the above image, its projected path has it moving in a northerly direction, skirting Florida's east coast on Thursday and Friday of this week. However, that is a long way off in the life of a hurricane, so anything is possible. We certainly hope that the forecasts are correct and that it does not move to a more westerly track taking it right up the center of the state. This storm definitely bears watching. … (3 comments)
When I opened my mailbox today (8/22/2016 I found a letter from Mike Wells, the Pasco County Property Appraiser where I live, telling me what my proposed property taxes for 2016 would likely be. Probably most of Florida's residents are also receiving these notices, also called Truth in Millage (TRIM). notices. It is worth your while to closely examine the one that pertains to the property(s) that you own. The notice will show you 3 main things: What your property taxes were last year. What they will be this year if proposed budget changes are not made. What they will be if proposed budget changes … (2 comments)
pasco county: The 2015 Hurricane Season in Florida has now Begun! Be Ready!
- 06/16/15 06:40 AM
The 2015 Hurricane Season began on, June 1st in Florida and will be with us until November 30th this autumn. Here are some things I have mentioned in previous posts that you should keep in mind. First, the State of Florida has a website that you can use to help your family or business get ready for disasters such as hurricanes. You can visit it by clicking on the following link: http://www.floridadisaster.org/ There are a lot of useful tips there that can help you. It is still not to late to visit this site and get your supplies. When a storm is on the … (0 comments)
pasco county: 55+ Housing Market is one of the Strongest in the Country
- 01/23/15 06:40 AM
LAS VEGAS – Jan. 23, 2015 – The 55+ housing market fared quite well in 2014, and 2015 should be no different, according to industry experts at a press conference held today at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders' Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. "The 55+ housing market has been one of the healthiest segments of the overall housing market, and is likely to remain that way over the next several years," said Paul Emrath, NAHB's vice president of survey and housing policy research. "When you look at age-restricted single-family starts, there were as many in the first … (0 comments)
pasco county: Good Economic News on Many Fronts, Including Lower Mortgage Rates!
- 01/15/15 09:20 AM
Yesterday, 1/15//2015, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.66% down from 3.73% last week. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 2.98%, down from 3.05% last week. A year ago the 30 year rate was 4.41%. Freddie Mac's spokesperson said, "Mortgage rates fell for the third consecutive week as oil prices plummeted and long term treasury yields continued to drop despite a strong employment report. The economy exceeded expectations by adding 252,000 jobs in December which followed an upward revision of 50,000 jobs to the prior two months. The unemployment rate … (0 comments)
pasco county: Starting 2015 with Lower Mortgage Interest Rates
- 01/08/15 07:46 AM
Yesterday, 1/8//2015, Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.73% down from 3.87% last week. The average interest rate for 15 year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.05%, down from 3.15% last week. A year ago the 30 year rate was 4.51%. Freddie Mac's spokesperson said, "Mortgage rates fell to begin the year as 10-year Treasury yields slid beneath 2 percent for the first time in three months. Meanwhile, the Fed minutes indicated ongoing discussion regarding the timing of the first rate hike. Of the few economic releases this week, ADP Research Institute reports the private sector … (0 comments)
pasco county: December 2014 Real Estate Newsletter from John Elwell in Florida
- 12/03/14 07:34 AM
My December 2014 Real Estate Newsletter is now available for download as a PDF (Adobe Acrobat) file that all computers should be able to open. Just click on the following link to download this month's newsletter: Download December 2014 Newsletter I hope that you will find this month's articles interesting and helpful. If you would like to receive these newsletters automatically each month in the future, just send me an e-mail and let me know. I would be glad to add you to my e-mailing list. You can e-mail me at: jelwell1@tampabay.rr.com or call me at: 813-783-4444 I also invite you … (0 comments)
pasco county: John Elwell's November 2014 Florida Real Estate Newsletter is Here!
- 11/05/14 06:50 AM
My November 2014 Real Estate Newsletter is now available for download as a PDF (Adobe Acrobat) file that all computers should be able to open. Just click on the following link to download this month's newsletter: Download November 2014 Newsletter I hope that you will find this month's articles interesting and helpful. If you would like to receive these newsletters automatically each month in the future, just send me an e-mail and let me know. I would be glad to add you to my e-mailing list. You can e-mail me at: jelwell1@tampabay.rr.com or call me at: 813-783-4444 I also invite you … (0 comments)
pasco county: October 2014 Real Estate Newsletter from John Elwell is Ready for You!
- 10/03/14 09:13 AM
My October 2014 Real Estate Newsletter is now available for download as a PDF (Adobe Acrobat) file that all computers should be able to open. Just click on the following link to download this month's newsletter: Download October 2014 Newsletter I hope that you will find this month's articles interesting and helpful. If you would like to receive these newsletters automatically each month in the future, just send me an e-mail and let me know. I would be glad to add you to my e-mailing list. You can e-mail me at: jelwell1@tampabay.rr.com or call me at: 813-783-4444 I also invite you … (0 comments)
pasco county: 2014-15 School Year Begins in Florida on August 18th! Drive with Care!
- 08/16/14 06:26 AM
On Monday, August 18th, students and teachers will return to their classes in the public schools of Pasco County, Florida for the 2014-2015 academic year. I suspect that this will be the case in nearly every county in the State of Florida. When I was teaching here two decades ago, we started after Labor Day. And many schools around the country still do. But several years ago, statewide exams were created and it was felt that more time was needed to prepare for them. So the beginning of the school year was moved up by several weeks. In any case, … (0 comments)
pasco county: John Elwell's December 2013 CENTURY 21 Florida Newsletter Now Ready
- 12/03/13 06:46 AM
My December 2013 Real Estate Newsletter is now available for download as a PDF (Adobe Acrobat) file that all computers should be able to open. Just click on the following link to download this month's newsletter: Download December 2013 Newsletter I hope that you will find this month's articles interesting and helpful. If you would like to receive these newsletters automatically each month in the future, just send me an e-mail and let me know. I would be glad to add you to my e-mailing list. You can e-mail me at: jelwell1@tampabay.rr.com or call me at: 813-783-4444 I also invite you to visit … (0 comments)
pasco county: San Antonio, FL to Host 2013 Rattlesnake & Music Festival on Oct. 19th
- 10/06/13 06:41 AM
It is incredible that another year has come and gone already. And that can only mean one thing in eastern Pasco County, Florida, it is time to once again remind you that the 2013 Annual Rattlesnake Festival will take place on October 19th of 2013. San Antonio, Florida is just to the north of Tampa and a few miles east of Interstate 75 in the hills of Pasco County on State Road 52. The festival takes place in the village park in the center of town. You cannot miss it! This is a very popular and unique event. Something you are not likely to see in Boston, Indianapolis, or … (0 comments)
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