The time is finally here!! Light Up Clermont & Christmas Parade 2012 is set for Friday, November 30th and Saturday, December 1st.   Light Up Clermont & Christmas Parade 2012 takes place in Historic Downtown Clermont. Here is your schedule of events:   Friday, November 30th 6:30-9:00 PM    Light Up Clermont (6:30pm-7:30pm)- Center Lake, 8th St. and DeSoto St. Downtown Events (7:30pm-9:00pm):   Horse Drawn Carriage Rides- 8th St. and Minneola Ave.       Photos with Santa Claus- Jenkins Auditorium There will also be live musical performances at various locations downtown.   Saturday, December 1st 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Craft Show & Food Vendors- Montrose St. Music & Entertainment On Stage- Montrose St. Holiday Parade- 1:00 PM There will also be live musical performances at various locations d... 11/26/2012

This weekend is one of the best weekends in all of college football. Rivalry Weekend. This is the time of year where your beloved college team plays their most hated rival. Florida State vs. Florida. Clemson vs. South Carolina. Michigan vs. Ohio State. Alabama vs. Auburn. The list goes on and on. Are you going to be watching any of the games? Do you have a man cave that you will be watching them in? If you don't already have a man cave, let me show you some pictures to get you in the mood:   Photo Courtesy of Zillow.   Courtesy of Man Cave Market   Courtesy of Places To Explore   How pumped up are you now? Ready to get the fellas over and watch the game? Some of these are pretty extravagant, but it doesn't take much to have your own man cave. All you need is a place to call your own. If... 11/23/2012

So here it is, Thanksgiving night, my belly is full from the turkey, stuffing, pie and I have finished watching my Dallas Cowboys come up short against the Washington Redskins. As I was sitting on the couch, I was thinking of things that I am thankful for. I came up with 7 Reasons I Am Thankful To Live In Clermont Florida. Here they are, in no particular order:   1.) I Didn't Do Any Of This Today (or any other day):  2.) Clermont Is Close To The Theme Parks, But Not TOO Close. In less than an hour, I can be at the front gate of either Disney World, Sea World or Universal Studios. I'm close enough to go there on a regular basis, but not so close that I have to deal with the traffic that comes with tourism.   3.) Clermont Is Close To The Ocean. In about an hour, I can be in the sand at Da... 11/22/2012

What should you expect from your property management company in Clermont Florida? I can't speak for other companies, but here is what you can expect from Platinum International Realty Group LLC.: 1.) Honesty. I give this to all clients, whether it is the tenant or the owner. I like to make sure we are all on the same page. I expect honesty from my tenants and owners as well. If there is no honesty, we will not have a business relationship.   2.) Thorough Back Ground Checks. I want to make sure that I put the best possible tenant in your home. Getting the best possible tenant helps keep the property in decent shape, keeps the money coming in to you and keeps me from having constant headaches. I do the following background checks: credit report, eviction report and criminal report. If the... 11/17/2012

Before I talk about the locations that will have FREE Meals for Veterans in Clermont, Florida, I would like to say THANK YOU to all those Veterans who are reading my blog. Your service was much appreciated. I am proud to be an American and thankful for your sacrifices.     Now for the food. I did my research on these National Chains and the local ones here in Clermont should be participating. Do your research before you go and see what you need to bring for proof of service. 1.) Olive Garden- Bring Proof of Military Service on November 11, 2012.  2.) Golden Corral- No identification required. Dinner on November 12, 2012 between 4-9pm. 3.) Chili's- You'll need to show proof of military service to get your Veterans Day free meal - a U.S. Uniform Services ID Card, a U.S. Uniform Services R... 11/09/2012

Let me be the first to admit, I will find any excuse to head over to Graffiti Junktion in Clermont Florida. My excuse for the other day was that I was just so tired of hearing all this election talk. It was everywhere. On Activerain, Facebook, Twitter...I couldn't get away from it. Well, there was at least one place in Clermont Florida where I knew the election wouldn't be discussed:     As soon as you walk in, you are greeted with a bunch of tv's...with sports on all of them. If you want to watch Nancy Grace or The Real Housewives of Orange County, you'll have to go somewhere else.   I don't go there at night, but I know they have live music regularly, cornhole tournaments and paper view events.    The menu has a wide range of items. But honestly, if you go there, get a burger. They ha... 11/07/2012

"Flipping" is alive and well in Clermont Florida.In fact, it is alive and well in all of Lake County Florida. If you are looking for investment property, here are 5 Tips For Buying Investment Property in Clermont Florida.   1.) Find an EXPERIENCED Real Estate Agent. Let me clarify this. Just because an agent has been in the business for a long time or sold a lot of property, doesn't make them an experienced agent when it comes to finding investment property. Look for an agent who has a PORTFOLIO they can show you of houses they have found for investors and the profit gained for those investors. Also, find out how your agent expects to find you the investment property you are looking for. If they say "Oh, I search the MLS for your property", find another agent. The best properties aren't... 11/06/2012

Proverb Of The Week "A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin" Proverbs 26:28     Every Sunday at Open Door Baptist Church in Clermont Florida, we are challenged with a new Proverb for the week. If you are visiting the area or don't have a church home, we would love to have you visit. Or, if you aren't able to attend, but want to still get a great message, you can listen to the sermon at www.odbconline.org. Open Door Baptist Church is located at 17140 North Hwy 27 Clermont, Fl. 34715.      11/04/2012

        There were 91 Single Family Homes sold in Clermont Florida (34711 zip code) in October 2012. Below are the average statistics: REO/Bank Owned:  $139,174.00 or $75.11 per sq. ft. Short Sale: $174,235.00 or $69.45 per sq. ft. Traditional Sale: $187,290.00 or $90.38 per sq. ft.   If you would like a market report for your particular neighborhood, please contact me and I will create one for you. 11/03/2012

HARTWOOD RESERVE CLERMONT FL GARAGE SALE ON NOV 3, 2012Hartwood Reserve in Clermont FL will be having a Community Garage Sale on Saturday November 3, 2012.Hartwood Reserve is located on Hartwood Marsh Road, it is a gated community, however due to special event on Saturday November 3, 2012, you will be able to enter the community without an access code.You would be amazed what you could find at Garage Sales!! I especially enjoy Community Garage Sales. This would give you a chance not only to shop but also visit Hartwood Reserve subdivision in Clermont FL. 11/01/2012

If you are anything like me, you are always looking to save a buck or two when you go out to eat with the family. It can get expensive. When I take my family of 4 out, it typically costs us around $25-$30...and that is only with two adults and two kids meals!!! I decided to do a little research and see what local businesses offer kids eat free days or even kids eat cheaper days.The list below is what I have found. Please be sure to do your own research before ordering!!  Also, if you know of anymore, PLEASE comment in the comments section and I will be sure to check it out and add it to the list.Feel free to print this list out, share it with your friends...whatever. I am sure there are many people who would like to have this list. Uncle Kenny's BBQ- 157 N. Hwy 27 Clermont, FL. 34711Kid... 11/01/2012

A few days ago, I wrote a blog post titled "Things To Do In Clermont Florida". This is Part 2 of that blog post. As mentioned previously, I asked many people from my Events & Happenings In Clermont Florida Facebook Page, "where are some places that you tell your friends & family to definitely eat at when they visit Clermont". I am not going to list all of the big chain places we have here, but I am going to mention the ones that you might not find with a simple Google search...until now. Enjoy!!   Places To Eat In Clermont Florida Tiki Bar- By far the most popular choice of the people. Technically it is in Minneola.  Rusty Fox Steakhouse & Grill- Nicely renovated. Uncle Kenny's BBQ- My vote for best BBQ in Clermont. Downtown Bar & Grill Red Wing- Actually on the outskirts of Clermont, i... 10/26/2012

I love social media. In fact, my favorite social media site is Facebook. On Facebook, I have created a community page, Events & Happenings In Clermont Florida. As of right now, I have 2000+ likes for that page.  So naturally, when I had my idea for this blog post, I asked the people on my page: What are some things that you tell people they must do, must see or a place they have to go eat when they visit our great city?The places below are just some of the places mentioned as "must see or do" places. The places to eat will be in Part 2. Hope you enjoy the list!! Things To Do & See Citrus Tower- Ride to the top and see all of Clermont & Minneola. Downtown Clermont Farmers Market- Downtown Clermont. Every Sunday from 9:00AM to 2:00PM on Montrose St. Showcase of Citrus- You pick citrus, Ec... 10/25/2012

It's that time of year again!! Cooler weather. Carnival Rides. Face Painting. Bounce Houses. That's right, it's Fall Festival time!!  I have listed a few Fall Festivals that I have the information for. If you have a church or organization that is having a Fall Festival and you would like to be included in this list, leave the information in the comments section of this blog post and I will add it. Hope you have a great time!    Open Door Baptist Church Harvest Fest Address: 17140 US HWY 27 Clermont, Fl. 34715 Date: October 27, 2012 Time: 9:30AM- 4:00PM Activities: Various games, obstacle course, corn hole tournament, covered dish luncheon Cost: FREE   Fall Fest at Real Life Address: 1501 Steve's Rd. Clermont, FL. 34711 Date: October 26, 2012 Time: 4:00PM-10:00PM Activities: Carnival gam... 10/25/2012

July 2012 Home Values and Real Estate Statistics for 34711 Home values and prices in Clermont and the 34711 zipcode have declined a bit in the past year compared to most Orlando neighborhoods.  This decline in home sale prices may be due to the fact that there is a great amount of new homes being built around this zipcode.  Nevertheless, homes for sale in Clermont have been dwindiling, coming in at almost half of what was available a short 12 months ago.  Here are the statistics for 34711:  Sold Price Statistics Average Sold Price of Homes: $159,204, down 8.5% from July 2011 Closed Sales: 80 units, down 7% from July 2011 Average Days on the Market: 96 days, down 17% from July 2011 Total Sold Dollar Volume: $12,736,314, down 15% from July 2011 Inventory Statistics Active Listings: 363 u... 09/01/2012

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