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2014
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What is flood zone X and why is it important? I hear that question again and again. With all of the changes to the FEMA maps and the pending questions on flood insurance, I always recommend that my clients look for homes in flood zone X. Flood zone X is the only flood zone that does not require f...
07/31/2014
Crystal Beach Florida Homes for Sale - July 2014 As the month of July comes to an end, we find that there are only 17 single family homes available in this quaint little seaside community of Crystal Beach Florida. While they range in price from a little bungalow at under $200,000 to a three story...
07/31/2014
This beautiful Huntington Home in Palm Harbor Florida is under contract and set to close in August. There is nothing that can compare with new construction and Huntington Homes have an excellent reputation. The current owner, William O'Neal, has followed in his father's footsteps and built a home...
07/28/2014
Sun rise over John Chesnut Park in Palm Harbor Florida is the best time of day to be in the park during the summer months. With temperatures in the 90's in the afternoon, I cannot think of a better time to take my walks than the EARLY morning hours. John Chesnut Park in Palm Harbor Florida has ...
07/28/2014
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Mama Gator was just hanging out under the boardwalk, guarding her nest of eggs. It was pure chance that we spotted her in the water and Ron kept saying 'don't drop your iPhone' as I clicked away a few photos. My comment was that if she swallowed it, I would use his phone to call myself. That shou...
07/28/2014
Installation of hardwood flooring is something many of us do not know much about. I do not install hardwood flooring but was asked about it recently by a client. By going to Glenn Fricke's blog, I received all of the education that I need. It seems that there are a couple of options on installing...
07/23/2014
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Coral, sponges, jelly fish and more are to be found at Mote Marine Laboratories in Sarasota Florida. This is the best possible location to begin educating yourself and your children about the diverse populations that live just off shore here in Florida. There is so much to do and learn that you c...
07/21/2014
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Lobster anyone? This lobster is at home in the tank at the aquarium in Mote Marine Aquarium and Laboratories in Sarasota Florida. A visit to Mote Marine Aquarium and Laboratories in Sarasota Florida means an educational day learning about the marine life that resides just off the coast here in...
07/21/2014
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Here come the clowns.......fish that is. I though everyone would enjoy the video I made at Mote Marine Labs down in Sarasota Florida of the clown fish. Be sure to continue viewing so that you also see the little squid change colors. There are so many wonderful residents of our oceans and most of ...
07/21/2014
I look so many photos at Mote Marine Laboratory and wanted to share a few more with our Northern Neighbors that don't get to see this kind of sea life. Sting rays are harmless unless you happen to step on one. They have a poison barb under their tail that can be extremely painful. That is why whe...
07/18/2014