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Rubber Duck Derby for a Cause at Weeki Wachee Springs, Florida

By Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Real Estate Agent with Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!

September 29, 2013 05:14 AM

The three Rotary Clubs of Hernando County, Florida, came together for a new community project "Save Weeki Wachee Springs" by spearheading an effort to remove an invasive green algae from the water.

The rubber duck race took place yesterday as a fundraiser to help in this project. Each duck was one entry and ducks were sold single or as "quack packs"! Obviously, many people participated in this first duck race of its kind on the still beautiful Weeki Wachee river.

The Hernando County Rotary Clubs hope to not only raise awareness to the problem of algae but also to encourage the communities of Hernando County to rally around this cause and help keeping our beautiful Weeki Wachee River alive and healthy.

The Rotary Club of Spring, Florida is a community service organization involved in many local projects throughout the year including the annual Dictionary Project for Elementary Schoolers and the Brain Bowl competition for Middle School Students.

The Rotary Club of Spring Hill, Florida, meets every Thursday at 7:45 am at IHOP Restaurant on US 19. Guests are welcome!

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Rubber Duck Derby at Weeki Wachee Springs, Florida

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

Silvia, What would be do without organizations like the Rotary who take such an active role in the community to help with issues that the state and local agencies do not have the budget for? It's so nice to see so many involved in these projects.

Sep 29, 2013 05:31 AM

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Silvia, Everyone likes Rubber Duckies so this kind of race would be fun to watch. I hope they have a great turn out and raise lots of money.

Sep 29, 2013 05:44 AM

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Kathleen, thank you, Rotary members everywhere do a lot to serve their communities in many different ways!

Debbie, this particular race didn't last very long because of the strong current in the river but it was fun to watch nevertheless!

Sep 29, 2013 06:12 AM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

One of our local Rotary clubs has a Ducky Derby every year. It's a fun event and generally well attended. It seems to be the perfect event for the cause in Hernando County.

Sep 29, 2013 06:52 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Silvia,

That sure is fun, and I like the quack packs idea. I had a friend who opened a string of stores, and her first was called "The Rubber Ducky". It was a bath store. A

Sep 29, 2013 07:09 AM

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Donna, we hope this will turn into an annual event and grow!

Alexandra, very fitting name for a bath store and who can resist a cute little ducky?

Sep 29, 2013 07:13 AM

Helen and Larry Prier- Re-Max Gateway - Residential Real Estate

RE-MAX Gateway- Residential Real Estate Sales - Anacortes, WA

Anacortes & surrounding Skagit & Island Counties

Silvia, Love the video and the event. I think we could have one of those to raise funds. Great idea.

Sep 29, 2013 07:27 AM

Susan Isaacs | DC Real Estate Consultant

Compass | 1313 14th St NW DC 20005 - Washington, DC

Partnering with: DOMOofCompass

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Sep 29, 2013 08:18 AM

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Helen and Larry, thank you. First time events are always the toughest but all the duckies made it to the finish line!

Isaacs Team... I LOVE it! Very well done and thank you! :-)

Sep 29, 2013 08:53 AM

Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

Great fun and wonderful way to raise money for an excellent cause.

Sep 29, 2013 12:06 PM

Lou Ludwig

Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL

Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Silvia

A Rubber Duck Derby is a creative fund raiser for a good cause.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Sep 29, 2013 12:35 PM

Conrad Allen

Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA

Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Silvia. I like the leader duck with his sun glasses. Lot's of fun.

Sep 29, 2013 08:38 PM

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Roger, thank you, everyone seemed to enjoy it.

Lou, it definitely is!

Conrad, that was the coolest duck in the race! :-)

Sep 29, 2013 09:41 PM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Silvia, nothing like a rubber duck derby and funny to watch the initial release of the ducks and how the formation was like a boat!

Sep 30, 2013 03:36 AM

Lisa Friedman

Great American Dream Realty - Essex, VT

35 Years of Real Estate Experience!

Silvia, sounds like a fun event for a good cause. The Weeki Wachee area is so beautiful that it needs to be taken care of for all to enjoy in the future.

Sep 30, 2013 08:41 AM

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Joan, you are right, I was totally surprised by the formation. I was expecting a little more disorder in the floating duckies.

Lisa, it is still beautiful but there are signs that should be taken seriously before they get out of hand. Thanks!

Sep 30, 2013 08:45 AM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Silvia,

I don't know anyone who could refuse a rubber duckie derby contest! I loved watching the ducks go overboard and seeing the duck formation! What fun!!!

Sep 30, 2013 09:12 AM

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Patricia, thank you! There is something inherantly friendly about rubber ducks! :-)

Sep 30, 2013 10:10 AM

Helen and Larry Prier- Re-Max Gateway - Residential Real Estate

RE-MAX Gateway- Residential Real Estate Sales - Anacortes, WA

Anacortes & surrounding Skagit & Island Counties

Silvia, Just wanted to let you know that I have you featured in my Last weeks Favorites. Good Job,

here is the link: http://activerain.com/blogsview/4181695/my-favorite-blog-posts-for-last-week-september-23rd-to-29th

Oct 01, 2013 02:57 AM