SUMMER BOOM HEALTH EXPO MARGATE, FL, JUNE 22, 2016
The Northwest Focal Point Senior Center will have the SUMMER BOOM HEALTH EXPO on June 22, 2016. This health expo is FREE for senior citizens and their caretakers. This fun event is open to the public! Expo will feature: important information for seniors, health screenings, raffles, line dancing, and many fun activities.
Date: June 22, 2016 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Address: 6009 NW 10th Street, Margate, FL 33063 Phone number for more information: 954-973-0300
This Veterans Day, please join the City of Coconut Creek, dignitaries, and guest speakers. Along with the Coconut Creek Police Department Honor Guard and the Coconut Creek High School Jr. R.O.T.C. on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 as they pay tribute to all those that have served protecting our freedom. This event is co-hosted by the City of Coconut Creek and the American Legion Post #170. Time: 11:00 a.m. Where: Veterans Park, 3550 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek
**If we happen to be having bad weather, the ceremony will be held at the Coconut Creek Recreation Complex located at (5 comments)
Margate Under the Moon!! November 14, 2015 "Shop Small"
Help celebrate Small Business Month in Margate this weekend! Margate Under the Moon's last event showcases the importance of supporting your local businesses!! In addition to local businesses participating there will be: FREE entertainment food trucks kid's activities art vendors Free Parking Free Admission Location: NW Corner of Margate Blvd and State Road 441, Margate Time: 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. More info visit: Margate Under the Moon
North Perry Airport: Wings and Wheels-- FREE Family Event 11/7/15
This Saturday North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines is having their "Wings and Wheels"! This event is FREE to the public.
Event features: Aircraft static display with over 50 airplanes Airplane Discover Flight special $25 Fly In's welcome/discounted fuel available DJ on stage Kids Zone Food trucks Blood mobile Classic car show Airplane Discovery Flights are available for $25 "show special only". If you've ever wondered what it would be like to learn to fly, this is a terrific opportunity to try out flying!
Location: North Perry Airport, 101 SW 77th Way, Pembroke Pines, FL 33023 Time: 10 (4 comments)
Currently there are a total of 173 four (4) bedroom homes for sale in Coral Springs, FL 130 four (4) bedroom homes for sale are regular sales 28 four (4) bedroom homes for sale are bank owned properties 15 four (4) bedroom homes for sale are short sales 133 four (4) bedroom homes have pools Prices range from $170,000 to $1,200,000 Click here to Search For Your Next Home Click here for a Broward County School Locator Click here for more information on Broward County Schools Click here for Broward County Property Tax Estimator for new home buyers Click (14 comments)
Bark Park in Snyder Park in Ft. Lauderdale Florida
Fifth in the Series of Broward County Dog Parks Even though we do not have a dog "yet"-- I've been on the lookout for dog parks in our area! We have what I like to refer to as a "postage stamp" backyard, with zero lot lines. For someone that grew up with nearly an acre of land and woods surrounding her home, in my mind this isn't big enough for a dog to roam around. Before I can commit, I need to know what our area has to offer to raise a happy, healthy dog (7 comments)
1000WordBlog.com has a new short story out in time for the weekend!
Now that I think about it...I didn't post last weeks story! Time to take some of my own advice to slow down, recharge the batteries, and clear the head! Enjoy the latest short story or scroll down for past posts for some more great reading!
Even though we do not have a dog "yet"-- I've been on the lookout for dog parks in our area! We have what I like to refer to as a "postage stamp" backyard, with zero lot lines. For someone that grew up with nearly an acre of land and woods surrounding her home, in my mind this isn't big enough for a dog to roam around. Before I can commit, I need to know what our area has to offer to raise a happy, healthy dog (3 comments)
July 2015 Monthly Market Summary for Townhouses & Condos in Broward County FL versus July 2014
Closed Sales: 1,567 up 10.4% Paid In Cash: 983 down 0.2% New Pending Sales: 1,839 up 2.0% New Listings: 2,484 down 1.4% Median Sale Price: $137,000 up 7.0% Average Sale price: $175,701 down 4.7% Median Days on Market: 50 up 4.2% Average Percent of Original List Price Received: 92.3% down 0.3% Pending inventory: 3,558 down 7.8% Inventory (Active Listings): 8,447 up 5.8% Months Supply of Inventory: 6.0 up 2.7% (we are still in a buyers market)
Produced by Florida REALTORS® with data provided by Florida's multiple listing services. (2 comments)
July 2015 Monthly Market Summary for Single Family Homes in Broward County FL versus July 2014
Closed Sales: 1,683 up 11.0% Cash Sales: 456 down 12.8% New Pending Sales: 2,028 up 9.4% New Listings: 2,642 up 4.7% Median Sale Price: $312,000 up 9.5% Average Sale Price: $377,883 up 7.9% Median Days on Market: 37 no change 0.0% Average Percent of Original List Price Received: 95.3 up 0.7% Pending Inventory: 4,358 down 3.5% Inventory (Active Listings): 6,233 down 0.3% Months Supply of Inventory: 4.6 down 7.9% (it is a sellers market in single family homes)
Produced by MIAMI Association of REALTORS® with data provided by Florida's multiple listing services (0 comments)
Margate, Florida 4 Bedroom Homes for Sale August 20, 2015
There are a total of 28 four (4) bedroom homes for sale in Margate, FL 21 four (4) bedroom homes for sale are regular sales 3 four (4) bedroom homes for sale are bank owned properties 4 four (4) bedroom homes for sale are short sales 9 four (4) bedroom homes have pools Prices range from $102,500 to $379,900 Click here to Search For Your Next Margate Home Click here for a Broward County School Locator Click here for more information on Broward County Schools Click here for Broward County Property Tax Estimator for (10 comments)
There are a total of 90 three (3) bedroom homes for sale in Coral Springs, FL 56 three (3) bedroom homes for sale are regular sales 22 three (3) bedroom homes for sale are bank owned properties 12 three (3) bedroom homes for sale are short sales 40 three (3) bedroom homes have pools 27 three (3) bedroom homes have no pet restrictions (allowing cats and dogs) Prices range from $165,000 to $450,000 Click here to Search For Your Next Home Click here for a Broward County School Locator Click here for (1 comments)
The Dog Park at Windmill Park, Coconut Creek, Florida
Next in the Series of: Broward County Dog Parks Even though we do not have a dog "yet"-- I've been on the lookout for dog parks in our area! We have what I like to refer to as a "postage stamp" backyard, with zero lot lines. For someone that grew up with nearly an acre of land and woods surrounding her home, in my mind this isn't big enough for a dog to roam around. Before I can commit, I need to know what our area has to offer to raise a happy, healthy (2 comments)
Broward County is accepting applications from 30 residents (first come first serve basis) for Class IV of the Broward County Academy. This class is held for 8 weeks on Thursday evenings starting September 24 to November 12, 2015 Classes are from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
If you want to see how the county government works, this is your opportunity. Classes offer lectures, presentations, and tours. Years ago I had the opportunity to participate in Grand Prairie, Texas for the same class and it was outstanding! If I didn't have other commitments scheduled I would be signing up for this one! Now that I (7 comments)
There are a total of 84 three (3) bedroom homes for sale in Margate, FL 59 three (3) bedroom homes for sale are regular sales 8 three (3) bedroom homes for sale are bank owned properties 17 three (3) bedroom homes for sale are short sales 23 three (3) bedroom homes have pools 15 three (3) bedroom homes have no pet restrictions (allowing cats and dogs) Prices range from $102,500 to $379,900 Click here to Search For Your Next Home Click here for a Broward County School Locator Click here for more information (1 comments)
By Hurricane Season, I do not mean the University of Miami Hurricanes! I mean the nasty storms that aim for us each season here on the coast. I'm as guilty as the rest of us when it comes to being prepared for a major storm. Heck, when I look around our house, I'm not to sure we are even prepared for a power outage this year. Knock on wood...it has been quiet and according to NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) predicts a calm 2015 hurricane season for the U.S. That does not mean we are in the clear! It just means (11 comments)
Even though we do not have a dog "yet"-- I've been on the lookout for dog parks in our area! We have what I like to refer to as a "postage stamp" backyard, with zero lot lines. For someone that grew up with nearly an acre of land and woods surrounding her home, in my mind this isn't big enough for a dog to roam around. Before I can commit, I need to know what our area has to offer to raise a happy, healthy dog and how convenient it is to where we (5 comments)
Broward County Property Appraisers staff will be available to assist individuals with property tax exemptions and help answer assessment questions at Coral Springs City Hall.
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2015 Location: 9551 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs, Fl 33065 Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
For All Applicants: Florida Drivers License or Florida I.D. Card AND Broward County Voter Registration or a Declaration of Domicle; AND Social Security numbers of ALL owners. For Resident Aliens: Permanent Resident "Green Card" or proof of asylum, or INS I-485 Letter showing the applications to convert to permanent resident status is complete. Additional Tax Exemptions that are also available Widow/Widower Exemption: Bring Copy of spouse's death certificate, (1 comments)