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Award-winning Florida real estate Broker PROUDLY SELLING IN PINELLAS, HILLSBOROUGH, PASCO, MANATEE & SARASOTA COUNTIES since 2004.

What We Sold During Summer 2015

September 22, 2015 By Chris

Summer is almost over and it was a busy season for our team. We worked with so many great Buyers and Sellers and helped them make some amazing houses “home”. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites to share with you. Let’s take a look at what sold during the summer. You can click on each of the main pictures for the full listing.

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First up is this home in the Brighton Bay Community in St. Petersburg. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, light and airy decor and wood floors. The kitchen is just one of the highlights with lots of countertop space and a breakfast bar.

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This house screams “Americana” with its tradition outdoor style. Inside the home is resort-like with a master bedroom suite that caught the attention of a lot of buyers but only one walked away with the keys.

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If these walls could talk! A piece of history nestled in the Greater Woodlawn section of St. Petersburg. The house was built in 1922 and featured 4 bedrooms, hardwood floors, and even a claw foot tub. It needed some work to bring it back to it’s original splendor but that didn’t stop one lucky buyer. This house went from listing to closing in just three weeks!

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The house defined “turn-key” ready. The open floor plan house was freshly painted, had updated windows, a bright and airy kitchen, large backyard ready for outdoor entertainment and a neutral decor that was easy for any buyer to put their stamp on.

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Waterfront living never looked so beautiful. This five bedroom home seemed almost too good to be true with a new roof, private dock leading to Lake Armistead, a boat lift, swimming pool, gourmet kitchen, and large areas for entertaining guests. It was truly a one of a kind home.

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 We wish all the best to our Buyers and Sellers! If you’re looking to buy or sell a home, contact our team today at (727) 642-9107.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Buyer, listings, Odessa, Seller, sold, St. Petersburg, Tampa

5 Best Parks in Tampa

March 17, 2015 By Chris

One of the best highlights of the Tampa area is the pleasant weather almost year round and Tampa offers some great public parks that can allow you to enjoy the weather in a variety of ways.  We’ve compiled a list of some of the best parks in Tampa, which feature something unique for everyone.  Make it a point to visit a few of the parks on this list and the other parks run by the City of Tampa this spring and summer.

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  • Ballast Point Park  5300 Interbay Blvd.  This park features boat ramps, grilling & picnic areas, playground and restrooms.  The park dates back to the early days of Tampa and offers spectacular views of downtown.  It’s also conveniently located to Bayshore Blvd and is home to Taste of Boston Restuarant.
  • Copeland Park 11001 N. 15th Street.  Located minutes from University of South Florida and Busch Gardens, this park is home to a seasonal pool, After School Activity Program, ball fields, fitness facilities, tennis/racquet courts & walking/jogging trails.
  • Davis Islands Seaplane Basin 864 Severn Avenue.  This park is a beach that offers a boat ramp and canoe launch, off-leash dog park, picnic area, and restrooms.
  • Gasden Park 6901 S. MacDill Avenue.  Adjacent to MacDill Air Force Base, this park features the 1.47 mile MacDill Trail which is part of Tampa’s Greenway Trails.  In addition, to the trail there is a fishing lake, canoe launch, dog park, grilling & picnic areas, and playgrounds.
  • Rowlett Park  2501 River Hills Drive.  This parks offers ball fields, dog parks, a canoe launch, play courts, playground, tennis/racquet ball courts, street hockey and wheelchair softball programs.

To find additional parks or get more information about renting pavilions or joining the many programs offered you can contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 813-274-8211.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: family activities, parks, playgrounds, Tampa

9 Holiday Celebrations in the Tampa Bay Area

December 23, 2014 By Chris

If you’re looking for something to do during the holidays, the Tampa Bay area is full of excitement and festivities.  From ballet to ice skating, there’s a holiday celebration for everyone.

“17th Annual Salute to Vienna” a concert performed by the Strauss Symphony of American. Concert runs from December 31st through January 3rd at Ruth Decker Hall.  Ticket prices range from $35-$100.  More info: www.rutheckerdhall.com

“A Christmas Carole” by Charles Dickens.  Starring David Mann as Ebeneezer Scrooge.  Show runs from now until December 24th at the freeFallTheatre.  Ticket prices range from $23 – $46.  More info: freefalltheatre.com

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“Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer – The Musical” based on the beloved children’s TV Christmas special.  Show runs from now through December 24 at the The Lakeland Center.  Ticket prices range from $27.50 – 57.50.  More info: thelakelandcenter.com

“Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker” the story of one girl’s Christmas dreams.  Ballet is performed multiple times December 28th at the Mahaffey.  Ticket prices range from $32 – $97.  More info: www.themahaffey.com

“Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown” an exhibit showcasing the connection between the “Peanuts” characters and the holiday season.  Exhibit runs from now through January 11th at the Tampa Bay History Center.  Ticket prices range from $7.95 – $12.95.  More info: www.tampabayhistorycenter.org

Tampa’s Downtown on Ice the seasonal ice rink is now open.  Tickets are $10 per person for a 90 minute skating session and includes skate rentals.  More info: www.tampasdowntownonice.com

Holiday Lights in the Gardens the Florida Botanical Gardens decorate their grounds with more than 750,000 lights. Exhibit runs from now through December 31st.  Ticket prices are $4.  More info: www.flbg.org

Nights of Shimmering Lights a two mile drive through display. Display opens daily at dusk from now through December 30th at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds.  Ticket prices range from $15 – $20 per car.  More info: www.hillsboroughcountyfair.com

Ice Palace at International Plaza The Plaza is transformed into an ice palace featuring a light show and scenes from Disney’s “Frozen”.  Exhibit runs from now through December 24.  Admission is free.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: arts, ballet, Clearwater, entertainment, holidays, ice skating, musical, play, St. Petersburg, symphony, Tampa, Tampa Bay, winter

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