Lisa Frins's (lfrins) Blog

It's that time of year when the kids are out of school and the parents are looking for activities to keep them occupied. If the number of campers and boats being towed are any indication, many families are taking advantage of the mid-week Fourth of July holiday and heading to our little chain of ...

While this weekend was beautiful - Sunday, Marathon in the Middle Keys saw its share of waterspouts - basically a tornado that forms over water that usually disapiates once it reaches land. My husband's secretary remembers her mom telling stories about how it would "rain fish" sometimes when a wa...

Well the rains did indeed hold off in most of the Keys this weekend and there were quite a few people out on the Overseas Highway and on the water. Friends who rode thier motorcycles to Key West on Saturday thought the day was absolutely perfect! The seas were calm, there was a pod of dolphin pla...

The Miami News Stations are calling for rain, based on the beautiful weather we are having today I have to think they are referring to the mainland and not our lovely chain of islands. The fishing report from yesterday was absolutely awesome with boats hooking up with dolphin (mahi, mahi), spotti...

The state Legislature has finally put together a property tax savings bill that will be voted on by residents in 2008. In Monroe County the savings, if the new bill is put into place, will only be realized about 24% of the properties currently homesteaded, according to the property tax appraiser....

142 Bessie RoadPLANTATION KEY BEAUTY! Absolute turn-key, completely remodeled, all concrete home...tile floors throughout, granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances, large open living area, wrap-around screened porch, fully fenced, concrete deep water dockage, davits, private boat ramp, imm...

In today's climate (no pun intended) of conserving energy it seems that everyone is jumping on the "sustainability" wagon. Local governments, electrical companies, and corporate Americans are switching thier company vehicle fleets to hybrid models, reviewing how energy is wasted within the daily ...

The weekend is forecasted to be rainy with a low pressure system moving up through the Gulf of Mexico. Who said it never rains in Paradise? After months of below average rainfall, we need it so the rain is welcome, but it does but a damper on those outdoor activities we all enjoy. There are still...

We have all heard time and time again - staging is everything. Prospective buyers want to see a HOUSE not a trophy collection, beanie baby collection, furniture collection, etc. Presentation is everything and could determine how long a house sits on the market. So, make sure the first impression ...

        This weekend in the Upper Keys area there will be ceremonies on Monday, Memorial Day, to remember and honor the fallen heros of America's Armed Forces as well as those currently serving overseas and at home. I encourage you to attend them if you can. At 9:00am there is a flag ceremony at ...