Archive | March, 2010
Carlton Dunes, Summer Beach Resort, Amelia Island, Florida

Real Estate Auction April 8th: Amelia Island, Florida Properties

A real estate auction company is offering some Amelia Island, Florida properties at their April auction. One of the properties being auctioned is a Carlton Dunes (Summer Beach) oceanfront condo, representative of the top of the luxury condo market on Amelia Island…

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Oceanfront Condos Florida

18-Month Up Trend For Florida’s Home Sales Activity

Florida’s existing home sales rose in February 2010. Sales activity has increased for the past year and a half (18 months). Florida’s existing condo sales were up an eye-popping 59% from year ago.

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Azalea Blooms Popping on Amelia Island, Florida

Silent Government Taxes: “Silence is Golden”

Silence is golden, as the adage goes. For government, it couldn’t be truer — and silence could not be more golden. Lucrative silent taxes are popping up on the federal, state and local levels like blooms on azaleas.

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Freeze Damage on Queen Palm, Northeast Florida

Growing Gardenias; Palms For Colder Northeast Florida Winters

Having issues with your gardenias? Or perhaps you have “frizzle top?” (Not a “bad hair day” in Florida’s humid climate, but rather brown, twisted palm fronds.) Get answers from the gardening experts at Nassau County, Florida Extension…

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Map Amelia Island & Yulee in Nassau County, Florida

Time to Reduce Nassau County, Florida Property Appraisals

The property appraiser has been quick on the draw to increase valuations while the real estate market soared to new heights. Now it is the appraiser’s responsibility to reduce the values to fall in line with the current marketplace.

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Butterflies, Blossoms, Garden Experts: Amelia Island Garden Show

Celebrate nature in bloom on Amelia Island at the Amelia Island Garden Show March 6-7, 2010. Arrive early (opens at 9 am) and enjoy fresh-brewed coffee or espresso along with pastries outdoors at Central Park. Learn about “greening your home, yard, and garden.” Don’t miss the “Butterfly Encounter.”

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Tea Scale Florida

SALT & LIME: Florida Gardening Tips

While salt and lime go well with Tequila poolside, they may be unwanted companions in Florida landscapes. If you’re a coastal dweller in northeast Florida, learn about salt tolerant plants for the garden (BONUS: some suggestions attract butterflies and hummingbirds, too.) CAVEAT: Don’t add lime to your Florida lawn! (But use it for vegetable gardens.)

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