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I know you are probably shoveling right now and not in a good mood. If you are on the fence about moving or at least purchasing in Florida, don't wait for another storm. I moved from Long Island about five years ago and live in Weeki Wachee, Florida. I am in Hernando County which encompasses Sp [Read More]

Yes, that's right!  The New Legoland, which will replace the former Cypress Gardens in Winterhaven Florida is expected to open at the end of 2011 and is expected to be the LARGEST LEGOLAND EVER OPENED TO DATE! Merlin Entertainment is planning a "Resort" strategy which could incl [Read More]

The deadlineto apply for Homestead Exemption inFloridais March 1, 2010. If you qualify thisexemption could result in a tax savings ofup to approximately$600 a year! In Hernando County you can apply in person or by mail. Just click on the following links for info: Hernando County Property Appraiser [Read More]

As more and more REO properties come onto the market, Fannie Mae (FNMA which stands for Federal National Mortgage Association) just announced a new incentive (for a limited time) on Home Path properties to entice buyers to purchase more REO properties. Buyers will be offered an incentive of 3.5% o [Read More]

Lots of questions lately about Chinese Drywall. HUD and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recently did a study on defective drywall and came up with some guidelines. First, they have lots of disclaimers, about drywall made in China. The disclaimers basically say that while the problems (we [Read More]

There is a form that sellers have to fill out when they list a property; disclosing to prospective buyers possible defects with the property that are known to them (leaks, sinkholes, mold, etc.). However, like everything else, this is NOT always the case. There are usually three types of deals with [Read More]

For years, techical career training was conducted at Marchman Technical Training Center. Students enrolled in programs would leave their high school at mid-day and take courses at Marchman. The shifts in courses include: 1. Veterinarian assisting to Hudson High; 2. Criminal Justice to the new Fiva [Read More]

Hernando County and the school district are preparing to apply for a grant totalling $315,000 under the Safe Routes to School program for the purpose of building a three-quarter mile stretch of sidewalk along the South side of Powell Road from Spring Park Way to the existing sidewalk in front of Ch [Read More]

The Gasparilla Invasion is scheduled for 11:30 today (Saturday) and the parade is from 2 to 6. It is an annual event in Tampa and quite unique. Pirates invade the area at 11:30 and the party begins! There was an interesting story on Bay News 9 where a woman from Tallahassee attended the Gasparilla [Read More]

The state of Florida is expected to receive federal funding for a high-speed commuter train that is planned to run between Orlando,Orange County and Tampa,  Hillsborough County.  The commuter train will enable residents’ quick and affordable transportation from Tampa to Orlando and [Read More]