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July 2, 2024

Central Florida Fourth of July Events 2024

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Each year we look forward to the many ways we can celebrate the establishment of our great country as an independent nation. July 4th is a time to celebrate with food, drinks, fireworks, family and friends. 

Central Florida has many options to celebrate Independence Day with events on both ...

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Aug. 26, 2022

Local Events in Central Florida

Here's a look at just a few things happening in the area. If you know of other events to share,
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Clermont Wine Walk
This regular event provides a great opportunity to explore historic Downtown Clermont. Enjoy an evening out as you ...
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Jan. 21, 2020

Central Florida Winter Living - Here's Why!

5 Reasons Central Florida is the Best Place to Live in the Winter

There’s no doubt about it—winter in Florida is fabulous.


While the rest of the country is shivering in their boots, shoveling snow, scraping windshields and traversing icy roads, we Floridians are hanging out in our corner of ...

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Dec. 7, 2017

15 Fun “Winter” Holiday Events in Florida

 

15 Fun “Winter” Holiday Events in Florida

 

I’ll go ahead and skip the winter weather comparison part of this post. It’s Florida — it’s warm, we know, we know … but Floridians can have winter fun, too, and with just as much holiday gusto! And we don’t have ...

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Nov. 9, 2017

Convenient Quality Health Care Coming to Lake County Thanks to South Lake Hospital

According to the Orlando Business Journal, South Lake Hospital is one of Central Florida’s top hospitals, and they’re getting even better by opening two new locations in Lake County. This means our friends and neighbors in the Central Florida 55 Plus communities have much more convenient access to healthcare. That’s ...

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Oct. 17, 2017

SCAM ALERT: Assignment of Benefits (AOB) ABUSE

From our friends at www.EustisRoofing.com, by: Cheryl Reisman

Beware of storm chasers knocking on your doors and pressuring  homeowners to sign an “AOB form” before getting on your roof to investigate storm damage and even going as far as promising a free roof if you just sign the ...

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Oct. 17, 2017

What to Look For in a Roofing Contractor

From our friends at www.EustisRoofing.com, by: Cheryl Reisman

Please take the time to read the following tips on what to look for in a roofing contractor.  I have had quite an education working in the office of Eustis Roofing Co for the past 30+ years and have ...

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Sept. 15, 2017

Hurricane Irma and the Central Florida 55+ Communities

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Recognizing how critical the weather events are to our customers in Central Florida, Florida Plus Realty keeps an eye on our communities and homes on behalf of our customers at all times—before, during, and after a weather event, should one ...

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Sept. 12, 2017

Broken Traffic Lights-- Who has the right of way?

Now that Hurricane Irma has passed and curfew has been lifted, people are back on the roads. However, power isn't back on in every area, so it's very likely, in the next couple of days, that you'll approach a traffic signal blinking red. When this happens, it ...

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Aug. 23, 2017

Florida Wine Country

When my wife and I decided to visit Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards in Clermont, Florida, we weren’t expecting much in the way of a typical winery experience.

Not that we have much experience, but we have been in wine country in other states. When I think of wine country, I ...

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