polk county: While You Were Sleeping, Hurricane Gustav is Making his Mark! - 08/26/08 03:09 PM
While You Were Sleeping, Hurricane Gustav is Making his Mark!
Although it never became a Hurricane, Tropical Storm Fay broke a record by making landfall four times in Florida. While some counties are considered disaster areas here in Florida and still cleaning after Fay, a much bigger fish - anticipated
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polk county: Lakeland's Housing Market - Good News....Not So Good News! - 07/09/08 01:15 PM
Lakeland's Housing Market - Good News ...Not So Good News
Most folks want to hear the bad news before the good news in hopes that the bad news is still not too bad when comparing the Good and the Bad. However, with Real Estate news, people have lately
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polk county: Tee Time at Huntington Hills Golf & Country Club in Lakeland, FL - 06/27/08 04:36 PM
Tee Time at Huntington Hills Golf & Country Club in Lakeland, FL
Do you like to play Golf? Then this is the place for you. Lakeland has to offer this semi-private 18-hole Huntington Hills course that was designed by Ron Carl with its tree-lined fairway, elevation changes, sand bunkers and
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polk county: A Visit to Lakeland’s Finest Garden—Hollis Garden - 06/05/08 01:13 PM
Every time, I step into Hollis Garden, I get a sense of pride and joy. I come here to take pictures, enjoy the seasonal transformation of the garden, and stroll around the neighboring Barnett Park and Lake Mirror.
The garden is magnificent
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polk county: Buying a Home in Polk County - 06/04/08 11:28 AM
Does buying a home in Polk County today make sense?
Absolutely! I remember when my husband and I bought our home here in Lakeland. Our interest rate back in 1993 was 7.5% fixed for 30 years, with excellent credit. Back then, this rate was a very good rate, since I knew
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polk county: BridgeWater - One of Lakeland Florida Newest Communities - 05/23/08 04:53 PM
Introducing a new master-planned community, BridgeWater a lakefront destination where life can be tranquil and the serene settings capture the real meaning of small town living. Close to major cities, such as Tampa and Orlando, located in North Lakeland, minuets from Interstate 4; yet far enough detached to
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polk county: Home Buying and Satisfied Clients - Video Testimonial - 05/17/08 03:58 PM
Recently, I had the privillege to show a couple from Maine one of my listing. After the showing, I senced that they were not sold on my listing, although it was in their price range and the home was well maintained. It was not what they were looking for, mainly because
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polk county: Lakeland, Florida are you still looking over the fence? - 05/11/08 09:09 PM
So why don't you hop over and take a look at my market report for Lakeland and the surrounding cities within Polk County, FL. There are currently over 8100 properties for sale in Polk County. WOW - A lot of properties for sale and as long as Polk County has a
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polk county: Spring Dance Concert in Lakeland, FL - 04/28/08 02:46 PM
Harrison School for the Arts proudly presents The Spring Dance Concert on May 2nd and 3rd at 7:30 p.m. The Spring Dance Concert will offer Salome, a dramatic contemporary ballet based on the play by George Bernard Shaw. Set in Mexico in the early 1800's, the comedic piece, Cantina Don Juan-ita
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polk county: Lakeland’s Real Estate Market 411 - 04/23/08 10:23 AM
March Home Sales Improved overall in Polk County according to the Lakeland Ledger Report. With all its negative publicity that the Real Estate Industry has received, it is a positive sign that the media finally has something encouraging to write about Real Estate. What does the statistics say for Lakeland, Florida?
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polk county: Is it time to buy or is it time to sell in Lakeland, Florida - you decide! - 04/08/08 03:44 PM
It has been an interesting First Quarter this year. From January through March, there were 394 residential homes sold in Lakeland, Florida compared to last year's first quarter total of 522 home sold - a decrease of 128 properties or if you will 32.50%. The average sold price for this quarter
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polk county: Lakeland Residential Weekly Market Report for 3/24/08-3/31/08 – Polk County, FL - 04/01/08 01:58 PM
Folks, as every week for the past weeks you will find my weekly report below to offer you with an inside on what is happening in the Residential Real Estate Market for Lakeland, FL. This report is by zip code and is in my opinion more accurate than measuring by school zones,
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polk county: Lakeland Residential Weekly Market Report for 3/17/08-3/24/08 – Polk County, FL - 03/25/08 01:10 PM
The business section of the Lakeland Ledger reports the housing market continues to have difficulties in Polk County and across the State of Florida. Folks, as every week for the past few weeks you will find my weekly report below to offer you with an inside on what is happening in the Residential
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polk county: Harrison School for the Arts Concert - Jazz/Chamber Winds - 03/25/08 09:44 AM
Harrison School for the Arts Music Department will present their Jazz and Chamber Winds Concert on Thursday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. You will hear some of the selections performed by The Harrison Jazz Band that includes: Morning Dance by Spyro Gyra, Switch in Time by Sammy Nestico, and A Night in
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polk county: SOLD - 512 W. Skyline Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801 - 03/21/08 11:13 AM
Address: 512 W. Skyline Drive
Property Type: Mobile Home - Double Wide
Location: Lakeland, FL - Polk County
Price: $59,900
MLS#: L4608011
Great Buy for folks that desire a second home to escape the cold weather up north or folks that want to retire to an affordable home with land
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polk county: Lakeland, FL - Polk County - Residential Weekly Market Report for 3/10/08-3/17/08 - 03/18/08 03:06 PM
Hello, as every week for the past few weeks you will find my weekly report below to give you an inside on what is happening in the Residential Real Estate Market for Lakeland, FL. This report is by zip code and is in my opinion more accurate than measuring by school zones,
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polk county: Lakeland Residential Weekly Market Report for 3/03/08-3/10/08 - 03/11/08 11:18 AM
Below you will find my weekly report to give you an inside on what is happening in the Residential Real Estate Market for Lakeland, FL by zip code. There are currently 2385 properties for sale, which is a decrease of 19 listings reported the previous week. Last week's average sales price decreased modestly
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polk county: The Price Is Right - 02/28/08 03:25 PM
The Price is Right! The article " In Downer Market, Home-Selling Savvy Is Needed" in The Ledger from Jonathan Clements, who writes for the Wall Street Journal, inspired me to write about to Price It Right. First of all, before you are thinking about putting a price tag on your house, make
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polk county: Florida Save Our Homes Tax Benefits - 02/27/08 02:14 PM
Time is running out and so is your savings! Monday, March 3rd is fast approaching, if you are the one who bought or sold a homestead in 2007. It is the deadline to apply for homestead exemption and portability of Save Our Homes tax benefits, which is the difference between the assessed
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polk county: Harrison School for the Arts, Lakeland, FL - Pride and Prejudice - 02/24/08 07:15 PM
Harrison School for the Arts of Lakeland, FL presents: Pride and Prejudice I want to talk about a High School that is near and dear to my heart. In 1989 Harrison Arts Center opened its doors to 154 students. It is the only High School in Polk County with a strong emphasis
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polk county: Florida Home Owners Insurance Comparison Information - 02/14/08 01:14 PM
Are you looking to buy Homeowners Insurance? Since Hurricane Charley, Frances and Jeanne stormed through here in Polk County, FL in 2004, homeowners have seen their homeowners insurance rate skyrocket. My insurance rate tripled since that time and I'm sure we are all in the same boat. Gov. Charlie Crist announced the launch of
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polk county: 2741 Smithtown Dr. - 02/11/08 03:24 PM
PRICED TO SELL! NESTLED IN A QUIET CUL-DE-SAC THIS NEWLY RENOVATED HOME IS GREAT FOR A FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS OR INVESTORS LOOKING FOR RENTAL PROPERTY. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS MOVE RIGHT IN WITHOUT ANY IMMEDIATE REPAIRS,SINCE THE OWNER LET THE PROS DO ALL THE MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS. WITHIN THE PAST
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polk county: Radon in Polk County, FL - 02/09/08 08:40 AM
Radon in Polk County, FL Radon is a radioactive gas that you can't see, smell or taste, however it may be a problem at home. It cames from the soil and it moved up from the ground through cracks and other openings in the foundation. Any home, old and new may have a
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polk county: I love Lakeland - 01/31/08 03:14 PM
Since this is my first post, I thought I share some history about Lakeland, FL - the city that I've grown to love. Lakeland was first settled in the 1870s, developed as the railroad reached the area in 1884, and was incorporated January 1, 1885. The town was founded by Abraham Munn (a
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