March 2012

Summer weather is finally here again and it's time to enjoy the Daytona area beaches. This time of year you may see different warning flags at the beach.  One warning you may find on the beach this time of year is the jellyfish or man o' war warning. Steady east or northeast winds may push this marine wildlife to shallow waters. It's always a good idea to consult a lifeguard about colored flags positioned at Daytona Beach lifeguard stands.

The only way you can completely avoid jellyfish stings is to stay away from the beach. That's hard to do when the weather is perfect! We live here in the Daytona Beach area for the beach, so that’s not an option for many of us. Awareness of the jellyfish or man o' war presence is key to avoiding a sting or any

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Are you ready for some baseball in the Florida sun? Game on! The opening day of the Daytona Cubs is April 6, 2012. First game of the 2012 season is on the road and opening night at Jackie Robinson Stadium is April 6. Now is the time to grab your hat and glove and head to the stadium for some good old fashioned American fun.

Whether you have kids, just want to get the guys together, or want to make it a family fun night, going to a Daytona Cubs game can be a fun baseball fan experience. If you want to take your family, it won’t break the bank. Jackie Robinson is a nice stadium, in a great location, with many dining options located just across the street from the stadium. Prior to the game enjoy a nice dinner on Beach Street at one of the many

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3887 Bourbon in Oakbrook just sold by Kevin Kling. What a great floor plan offered by Holiday Builders. This new model home features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a very open living area. The large kitchen open to the living area and is the perfect setting for entertaining. The kitchen showcased 42" wood cabinetry, Corian counters, center island, and tile flooring. A very nice home located in central Port Orange for a good price. Most appliances included with the sale.

Holiday Builders has opened phase two of Oakbrook and now offers new construction Oakbrook homes. Call Kevin for more information about pricing and floor plans. 386-527-8577.

Kevin just sold 422 Old Trail in Daytona Beach, Florida. This unique beachside property is full of character. Lots of windows throughout provide provide endless light and yard views. For beach lovers, it doesn't get much better than owning a beachside home that is a short walk away from the ocean.

Contact Kevin for more information about beachside home opportunities. 386-527-8577.

Green thumbs and brown thumbs welcome! Do you have the most beautiful lawn or garden in the neighborhood? Perhaps you only need a little help to turn your yard into a masterpiece. More than a little bit of help is now available.  A Master Gardner course is being offered for beginners and yard experts in Volusia County. 

The Master Gardener program is offered through the University of Florida Extension services. To complete the certified  Master Gardner course you complete an 80-hour course on local gardening practices. This program is very involved and no easy ticket! The program also requires that you put in volunteer gardening time and assist each year that you are certified, as well as earn continuing education credits.

In the program you will

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Oceans Six #507 just sold by Kevin Kling. This 2/2 southeastern ocean view unit is a one owner gem! Atlantic ocean views can be enjoyed from every bedroom, the living room, and the kitchen! That's a feature that is hard to find for less than $200,000. A big bonus about this unit is that both bedrooms feature sliding doors with access to the ocean balcony. More great Daytona Beach Shores condos are available. Click Oceans Six to view more condo listings.

An exciting festival is coming back to New Smyrna Beach this year for the fourth time. The New Smyrna Beach Balloon & Sky Fest is just around the corner and you still have time to get in on the action before the festivities begin. The festival will take place in New Smyrna Beach on March 23-25, 2012.

Right now you can purchase VIP passes to the event, sign up to be a vendor, or put in some time volunteering. There are a lot of opportunities for those who want to get involved with this festival.

If you have ever wanted to take a ride in a hot air balloon, or ride in an open cockpit biplane, this is a great opportunity to experience that thrill! The festival will feature hot air balloon rides, helicopter rides, open cockpit biplane rides, lots of

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Looking for a large luxurious home in Port Orange in the Spruce Creek High School area? 824 Pheasant Run Ct. may be a great option for you and your family. This luxurious home features almost 10,000 total sq. ft., soaring ceilings, a very luxurious pool, and full in-law suite. Click Port Orange home to view pictures and more information.

Maintaining your landscaping for your Florida home does not have to be difficult. When planting, it is important to make sure you use Florida natural trees, shrubs, and landscaping materials. Using this step will help make sure what you have in your yard is going to survive. It can become costly to keep replace dead plants that can’t survive the Florida winters and summers. There are some plants, trees and shrubs that are going to do better in this area than others. Choosing the right plants now, will save you lots of Port Orange yard work in the future.

There are a couple of Florida landscaping websites that you can review for free online to find information about landscaping in Florida. Most of these Florida landscaping sites are regional specific.

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I just sold another Towers Ten condo. This unit was located on the 16th floor. Lower prices, great layouts, and some of the best views in Daytona Beach Shores are making this condo building very appealing to many buyers. There are a few more opportunities available. A unit you may want to consider is #2104. This completely custom 3/3 has all the upgrades! 2104 at Towers Ten features wood floors, automatic hurricane shutters on all windows, granite counters in the kitchen, stainless steel appliances, custom tiles floors in bathrooms, and it's cleaner than most new condo units. You can enjoy two separate living areas in this condo! One living area is located on the west side with sunset views and the other is direct oceanfront with Atlantic Ocean views! For

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