JoEllen Stranger-Thorsen; Lake County Florida Real Estate & Lifestlye

I have to say I am having a great time with Active Rain. I took some time off for a few days so I could organize myself. I also slipped a short girl's weekend to St. Augustine in to refresh my batteries. (Sorry, no pictures this time. To coin the phrase, "What happens in...")Anyway, now that I am...

Built in 1911 the Clifford House, located on the shores of Lake Eustis, is an example of Neo-classical architecture and is constructed of Florida cypress. Originally home to Guilford D. Clifford, one of the town's earliest settlers and businessmen, this Neo-classical house has 18 rooms, 6 firepla...

 The Miracle Worker by William Gibson April 11 through May 4, 2008       The Bay Street Players at the Historical State Theatre Eustis, Florida present The Miracle Worker by William Gibson. Designed & Directed by David W. Clevinger, the production has received rave reviews. I highly recommend thi...

On the shores of Lake Dora sits the majestic and historic Lakeside InnIn the early 1880's Mount Dora was known as Royellou. The town consisted of no more than a post office. The postmaster Ross Tremain named the lakeside outpost after his three children; Roy, Ella and Louis. The sixteen families ...

This morning's Orlando Sentinel has a front page, above the fold article titled "Did Appraisers Juice The Market?"You can read the full article for yourself: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/realestate/orl-appraise1308apr13,0,7462240.storyA highlight to the story is a guy who purchased a c...

I am so excited, I have over 100 pictures of cherry blossoms!I took my family up to Northern Virginia to visit with my siblings and their families over spring break. Now I had griped and complained because our spring break did not coincide with Easter and therefore did not match up with my family...

One of the most recognizable homes in Mount Dora, Florida is the John P. Donnelly House.This home was listed on the National Registry of Historic Places on April 4, 1975.John P. Donnelly, a native of Pittsburgh, PA moved to Mount Dora in 1879. He married Annie McDonald Stone in 1881.He built the ...

I have been a member here on Active Rain for a very short time, maybe a month.I started out by building my profile. Then I saw Points! I started reading and commenting. More Points! Then I figured out what these points did. Well, that was all she wrote. I had to get to number one Realtor in Eusti...

The Time Has Come... Dust off the clubs, find your glove and get ready!                     Faith Lutheran School Parent Teacher League 5th Annual Golf Tournament is April 19, 2008This event is held at The Country Club of Mount Dora Mount Dora, FloridaThe Parent Teacher League of Faith Lutheran S...

 Welcome Home to Beautiful Baytree!  This meticulously maintained 3 bedroom/ 2 bath home in the friendly golf community of Baytree is waiting for you.       The home features a bright, spacious floorplan with 1587 square feet of living space.      The vinyl "glass" enclosed Florida room is a rest...