gary berkson: Lake Mary Vacant House Watch - 10/03/10 07:37 AM
Lake Mary Florida is a great place to live, work and play.  There are many benefits of being a resident in Lake Mary Florida including the police department and services they provide for the community, one which is utmost importance and give a homeowner away on vacation peace of mind.
Protect Your Home - Lake Mary Florida Vacant Home Watch
Did you know that if you are a resident in Lake Mary and are uncomfortable with leaving your home while you are on vacation that the Lake Mary Police Department will check your residence at least two times a day … (0 comments)

gary berkson: Orlando Home Show Coming Soon - 09/23/10 06:09 AM
Every year thousands travel Orlando Florida to attend the Orlando Home Show.  This year the event starts October 22nd and runs through October 24th. 
Where:  Orlando County Convention Center, North/South Building
The South Concourse is located in the South Building.  9899 International Drive, Orlando Florida 32819.  Parking at the North/South Complex, Hall South B -$8.00 to park.

Dates and Times:  October 22 - 24th - Everyday 10 am to 9 pm except Sunday 10 am to 6 pm Cost:  Purchase tickets on line and save or purchase your tickets at the door! Special Celebrity Appearances:  John Gidding of HGTV's … (0 comments)

gary berkson: Lockbox Program For Lake Mary Residents - 09/20/10 04:09 AM
Lake Mary Florida offers lock boxes to residents who want Police, Fire and Emergency Services to be able to access your property in case of emergency.  These lock-boxes are similar to what real estate agents use.

 
The access code is only available to police, fire and emergency services and used only during an emergency. 
This program is open to anyone over the age of 55 or if you are disabled with documentation.
Interested?  It's simple really, contact the Lake Mary Police Department, fill out a application and pay $17.00 to cover the cost of the lockbox and provide a … (1 comments)

gary berkson: Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party - Magic Kingdom - Orlando Florida - 09/13/10 03:04 AM
Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party is scheduled to start September 14th and run through various days until November 2010.  On the days of the event, it begins at 7 pm until midnight.
Disney has made it convenient by allowing you to order tickets online or you can call (407) WDISNEY or (407) 934-7639.  Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult or permission of a parent or guardian, you must call.

Any one attending should dress up in their Halloween costume and are encouraged to go trick or treating around the Magic Kingdom theme park.  Not only can … (0 comments)

gary berkson: Lake Mary Blues Review - 09/08/10 09:22 AM

Lake Mary offers so much for the residents and visitors.  Interested in relocating to Lake Mary Florida?  Call me, Gary Berkson, I understand I live, work and play here!    … (1 comments)

gary berkson: Disney World Welcomes Pets - 08/07/10 03:37 AM
Disney World plans to open the Best Friends Pet Resort on August 27th.  A hotel exclusively for pets.  Half the space will be outdoors, the other half will have room to house 270 dogs, 30 cats and a wide variety of other mammals such as birds, gerbils and hamsters.While the room start at $37.00 dollars a day, there is an upsell.  Your pet can join a play group, oddly enough have bedtime stories read to them.  And for the pet that is used to luxury, you can rent a villa where they can watch movies on a flat t.v. screen or … (0 comments)

gary berkson: AirTrans Airways Continues Major Expansion in Orlando Florida - 07/27/10 03:47 PM
Orlando International Airport is the 3rd largest airport in the United States and according to Wikipedia the 27th busiest airport in the world. With the size of the airport there is room for major expansion.
AirTrans Airways Continues Major Expansion in Orlando Florida  You may not know this but according to Governor Charlie Crist, "The Sunshine State is a global leader in air passenger transportation, and I look forward to greater economic successes and growth as a result of this job creating expansion."
Today AirTrans Airways unveiled the System Operations Control (SOC) Center and also plans to open a pilot base … (0 comments)

gary berkson: Disney's Golden Oak Development | Luxury Homes For Sale by Disney - 07/26/10 02:51 AM
Golden Oak Residential Resort Community offers high end, luxury homes in a gated community within 40 square miles of Disney's theme parks.  Prices starting at 1.5 million dollars.  The luxurious gated community is located in Orlando Florida on 980 square feet offering parks, clubhouse, private lake, golf course with natural surroundings.   Including in this 450 home subdivision will be a Four Seasons Hotel.
The lot sizes with be up to 3/4 of an acre and less.  Golden Oak Residential Resort Community is divided into four development areas each with their own unique personality. The first artist rendering of the Tuscan Village … (1 comments)

gary berkson: Central Florida Golfing - 07/21/10 05:12 AM
Central Florida offers exceptional golfing opportunties as well as great values when it comes to Golf course properties.  I have selected a few golf course communities that offer exceptional golfing, single family residences as well as townhomes and condo.
Alaqua Country Club3060 Players PointLongwood, Florida 32779(407) 444-0129
Search Alaqua Homes For SaleBay Hill club & Lodge - The Championship9000 Bay Hill BlvdOrlando, Florida 32819(407) 876-2429
Search Bay Hill Golf Course Homes For SaleBay Hill Club & Lodge - The Charger9000 Bay Hill BlvdOrlando, Florida 32819(407) 876-2429
Search Bay Hill Hill Homes
Country Club at Heathrow1200 Bridgewater DrHeathrow, Florida 32746(407) 333-1469
Search … (0 comments)

gary berkson: Prepare Seminole - Seminole County Florida - 07/19/10 06:43 AM
The Seminole County Emergency Management is offering a wide array of services including email alerts to what could be potential emergency situations.  The site is chocked full of important information that anyone living or visiting in Seminole County should be aware of!
Below is a list of links available on the site.  If you are visiting or live here make sure and check out this site, it can help you be much more prepared when it comes to emergencies!
  Prepare Seminole    Make a Plan!   Get a Kit!    Stay Informed!  Frequently Asked Questions!   General Information
  Kids Preparedness   Get the … (1 comments)

gary berkson: Central Florida 4th of July Celebrations - 06/30/10 03:23 AM
Just a few of the Central Florida 4th of July Celebrations! 
July 3: Red Hot and Boom - Altamonte Springs : Festival, fireworks, live music - food and beverage available!  Cranes Roost Park - Free admission -  407-571-8857 - For additional information please visit: orlando-florida.net
July 3-4: SeaWorld Patriotic Presentations - Seaworld - Orlando - Live Performance on Friday, fireworks Saturday and Sunday - Fee included in admission Fireworks at 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For additional information contact 407-351-3600 or visit seaworldorlando.com
July 4: Celebration of Freedom - Winter Springs:  Fireworks, live music, contests, kids games, food at Central … (0 comments)

gary berkson: MetroWest Golf Course - Orlando Florida - 06/25/10 07:04 AM
Since opening in 1987 this Robert Trent Jones Sr. signature design has made MetroWest golf course as one of the finest public golf courses in the Greater Orlando area. Mature native trees, lakes and expansive fairways and greens. Enjoy the club and fine dining. Its all in one place in Central Florida, The Metrowest Golf course, try it, you'll like it! … (0 comments)

gary berkson: The Closing of Nellie's Cafe - An Amazing Father's Day Story - 06/20/10 07:29 AM
The Closing of Nellie's Cafe - an amazing Father's Day Story - Fathers Day is a day celebrated world wide and while most people celebrate the journey of raising children and being a father,  Jim Miller owner of Nellie's Cafe in Longwood Florida will close a chapter in his life today. Jim & Joyce Miller who run Nellie's Cafe located in Longwood Florida will serve the last meal at the Cafe.  Their doors are closing but in a spectacular way, by providing a FREE Father's Day Brunch.

But instead of feeling sadness or loss the Millers would rather celebrate and … (1 comments)

gary berkson: Lake Mary Affordable Housing? Yes Affordable Homes For Sale in Lake Mary, Florida - 06/17/10 12:42 PM
Lake Mary, Florida is just 18 miles from Orlando Florida and conveniently located near 1-4.  A sought out community because of all the perks and benefits of being a Lake Mary resident.  Today I was checking on Lake Mary homes for sale and noticed something quite interesting.
Lake Mary Affordable Housing?  Yes Affordable Homes For Sale in Lake Mary, Florida According to the mls search on my website there are currently 295 homes on the market today but what really surprised me is that 107 of these homes for sale in Lake Mary Florida are bank owned | foreclosures | pre-foreclosures … (0 comments)

gary berkson: Celebration Florida - You've Got To See This Place - 06/06/10 03:20 PM
There are certain parts of Central Florida where the community is unique and one of the places is Celebration Florida. 
Celebration Florida-You've Got To See This Place  

Located in Northwest Osceola County, Florida and just 30 minutes away from downtown Orlando.  Celebration is high tech and prides itself with a strong sense of community. Take a sneak peak why visitors and residents love Celebration Florida!
View Larger Map Homes For Sale in Celebration Florida Townhomes For Sale in Celebration Florida | Condos For Sale in Celebration Florida Vacant Land For Sale Celebration Florida … (0 comments)

gary berkson: Downtown Orlando Farmer's Market-Lake Eola Park - 06/04/10 03:26 AM

If you are trying to figure out what to do on any given Sunday, a trip to Downtown Orlando Farmers Market-Lake Eola Park can be entertaining | relaxing and fun.  Let's not forget all the bargains and fresh fruit and vegetables available.  Much of the produce is locally grown and many are faithful and loyal to local growers.
Downtown Orlando Farmer's Market - Lake Eola Park If you have never been to Downtown Orlando's Farmers Market - Lake Eola Park - you might want to take a stroll some Sunday as the market is only open from 10 am to … (0 comments)

gary berkson: NeighborhoodScouts - Windermere Voted #1 Top-Choice Town For Families With Children - 05/26/10 08:47 AM
Neighborhood Scout's top choice of towns for famlies with children, and the #1 Choice is Windermere Florida.  Although the town of Windermere was the top winner there are several Central Florida cities who made the the top 10 list including:
Winter Springs Longwood Oviedo These cities vary in price | setting and location.  The report is based on data from:
U.S. Bureau of Census FBI U.S. Justice Department Office of the Federal Housing Enterprise Oversite Dr. Andew Schiller, creator of NeighborhoodScout search engine for home buyers analyzed government data to identify Florida communities that parents and researchers cite as important in … (0 comments)

gary berkson: FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program For Lake Mary Residents - 05/24/10 05:44 AM
Already have flood insurance or are considering purchasing it?  There is something new that you should know.  If you are a homeowner in Lake Mary or own a business in Lake Mary you may be entitled to a discount for your flood insurance.
FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program For Lake Mary Residents The City of Lake Mary has done additional flood protection activities to obtain enough CRS points to obtain a Class 8 certification resulting in a 10% reduction for flood insurance to homeowners and business owners.  To find out if you qualify please speak to your insurance provider and take … (0 comments)

gary berkson: Orlando Florida has so much to offer including FREE WI-FI - 05/21/10 09:05 AM
 
Central Florida is happening and with so many things to do:
Visit Disney or any of the area theme parks.  Celebs, sports and downtown, quite a combination.  Dancing, fine dining and antiques, yes
Orlando Florida has so much to offer including FREE WI-FI There are so many places in Central Florida that offers FREE Wi-fi so regardless of whether you are a student | working | business owner | or just want to surf the web for fun. 
Check out some of these great places and use their air space too!

 
Panera Bread - 227 N. Eola Drive … (0 comments)

gary berkson: Growing Home-A Lake Mary Story - 05/19/10 03:03 PM
The Lake Mary Historical Society presents a 60 minute documentary of Lake Mary, Florida.
Growing Home-The Lake Mary Story Here is a sneak peak of the past, present and future of Lake Mary, Florida. 
 
 
No wonder, Lake Mary Florida is a wonderful place to call home.
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