As an interior decorator and design consultant, I became fascinated with the history of Florida and Old Florida style homes, including the Old Florida Cracker style home. So I began my research into the back roads of old Florida. I found that Florida is not only rich in heritage, but also rich in culture and [...]
Understanding the real estate tax laws in Florida can be tricky-there are several different factors that can affect the rate at which you’re taxed. The size of your property tax bill depends on two main factors-the assessed value of your property, and the tax rate (expressed as tax dollars paid per thousand dollars of assessed [...]
According to a recent annual survey by the legal Web site FindLaw, 57 percent of Americans do not have a will – potentially leaving them without any influence over crucial issues involving their assets or who will take responsibility for minor children after their death. Although most people recognize the importance of making a will, [...]
Background checks are big these days. It’s getting to be a standard practice in the recruitment process everywhere. Employers no longer just take people’s word. They go out and run their own checks. Criminal history record searches seem to be a favorite. They are mandatory for sensitive positions such as those related to security, finance, [...]
North Florida is a completely different region than south Florida. For those who want a more authentic old Florida experience, with less crowds, more small towns, and more space, this is the place! Day 1 Withlacoochee Park, in Dade City, is an inviting scenic area. As part of the green Swamp Wilderness Preserve, the park [...]
Florida residents that are self employed and looking for health insurance have a number of options available to them. Be aware that depending upon your health, your age, and other factors unique to your particular situation there is no hard and fast rule as to which option is best for you. However, there are some [...]
The Florida real estate market is one of the best in the country. The weather here is great and there are always people moving from out of state to live down here which means potential renters and buyers. Tampa Bay has the investment world in a feeding frenzy because homes here are going for less [...]
Spread over 127 miles of sheer ecstasy you will find the Florida Keys Archipelago, which consists of a mind-boggling 1700 islands sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean on one side, and the Gulf of Mexico on the other. Even the passage to this place is like a mini-adventure, since you have to traverse the overseas highways [...]
A little known citrus farming center called Orlando was paid a visit the 1960s by a gentleman called Walt Disney who started buying land on the outskirts of the town. The remainder of that story is now history and by 1971, that land had become Walt Disney World. Today, Orlando has a resident population of [...]
Having a list of must see destinations while in Florida for bike week will appeal to even the most conservative biker. For those that know their way around Florida, they will agree this state has a lot to offer. Florida loves tourist and this sampling of attractions is small compared to the number of cities [...]
