Deadline is March 1 to apply for your Homestead Exemption if you purchased last year, and this is your primary residence. The homeowner must file a claim for homestead exemption with the state. Homestead exemptions remove part of your home's value from taxation, so they lower your taxes. Every person who owns and resides on real property in Florida on January 1 and makes the property their permanent residence is eligible to receive a homestead exemption up to $50,000.. Requirements The owner must have legal or beneficial title to the property recorded in Hillsborough County by January 1 … (7 comments)
OPERATION SHOEBOX Web site www.operationshoebox.com
I live in Monaco Gardens in Carrollwood Village and my neighbor, Jo Ann decided to help our troops with Operation Shoebox. Every last Saturday of the Month, we collect donations between 4-6pm. We also welcome monetary donations to help with the cost of postage. Last month was our first collection and we received 5 boxes that were mailed to the soldiers, and we received a wonderful response thanking us for we had a letter indicating the items were from Monaco Gardens. Here is the e-mail:
From:"Teas, Michael A SSG MIL USA FORSCOM" <michael.teas@us.army.mil>To:joannburkhardt@yahoo.comSent: Sat, … (28 comments)
florida: Hurricane season begins June 1st – Are You Ready?
- 05/29/09 03:26 PM
Since we live in Florida, we need to keep our family safe this storm season. Like every other state, Florida is dealing with dire economic realities that already have forced severe cutbacks for all of us. All the more reason for Floridians to prepare to have a plan, to stock away the supplies we will need and to pay careful attention as storms head our way. First, you should make a family disaster plan. If you need help - go online to www.tampabayprepares.org or www.floridadisaster.org Second, you need to refer to the hurricane evacuation map to see where you live … (14 comments)
As I was reading the Making Tracks newsletter from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, I am proud to report we were selected as the number 1 cat friendly city in the United States. The article was written by Sherri Silk, Executive Director of Humane Society. Below is a copy of the article
Recently the CATalyst Council announced that Tampa Bay was selected as the #1 Cat Friendly City in the country! Tampa was followed by Phoenix, San Francisco, Portland, Denver, Boston, Seattle, San Diego, Atlanta, and Minneapolis. The list was compiled after reviewing the top 25 … (14 comments)
Critter Cronies, Tampa, Florida Member of Pet Sitters International, Pet Tech, Inc. Qualified Pet First Aid Instructor, and founder of Tampa Area Professional Pet Sitter Network Professional Pet Sitting In Your Home I was so glad to meet Caroline Drake who owns Critter Cronies, Inc. She is a qualified pet tech, and pet first aid instructor. Caroline is trained in pet first aid and CPR and is qualified to teach Pet Tech Inc. which mission statement is improving the quality of pets' lives, one pet owner at a time. Caroline … (20 comments)
I was one of the lucky ones to see a night launch at Kennedy Space Center which was Friday, November 14 at 7:55pm. I drove over from Tampa with some friends, and had a great front row seat on the bank of the Indian River across from the Space Center. After the shuttle lifted off, the whole area look like it was daytime, and you could smell the fumes from the shuttle, for it was very windy. My understanding there was a crew of 7and the Endeavour Shuttle was the STS-126 which is the 27th shuttle mission to … (11 comments)
Beautifully decorated 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage on Golf Course with view of pond situated at the end of a cul-de-sac. Kitchen with large walk in pantry and breakfast area. Inside utility room, plant shelves through out. Many community amenities. … (1 comments)
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