About Hernando County, FL

Winter Day Bird Watching in Florida

When it gets really cold up North, we too, can feel the cold creeping into Florida. Today is one of those sunny but chilly days that have you bundled up at least as far as Floridians are concerned or that have you just stay indoors eating hot chili and the heat or fire place on.

When it comes to birds however, it's a different story. As I was looking out my window in Hernando Beach for something interesting to see, I noticed this pair of Hooded Merganser ducks happily swimming and diving in the saltwater canal behind the house. We typically have quite a few of Mallards in Hernando Beach all year round but these ducks looked quite different with their puffy crests and the male's white patches.

Of course, I had to grab the camera and at least try to catch them on film... can we still say even with our digital cameras nowadays? Anyway, Hooded Mergansers are migrating ducks that spend their winter with us here in Florida giving us the opportunity for a winter day bird watching.

These ducks were diving and swimming in quite a fast pace, they were quite a distance away so I had zoom way out... Hooded Mergansers - another breed of Florida snow bird!

Winter Day Bird Watching in Florida

Waterfront Homes for Sale in Hernando Beach, Florida: Real Estate Market Report for January 2012

The new year started out rather slow for homes sales in the waterfront community of Hernando Beach.

There were no closed transaction for the month of January 2012. However, 14 Hernando Beach waterfront homes are currently under contract ranging from $120,000 to $399,900.

The average list price for these homes under contract is $226,129 and the median price is $167,450. Of those properties under contract, five are pending and nine are under contract with various contingencies.

Inventory of waterfront homes for sale in Hernando Beach homes has remained stable since last month with only slight changes in the list price range. Most Hernando Beach homes for sale are offered as standard sales - there are currently three properties listed as short sales and one as a foreclosure property.

Total Number Homes For Sale: 63

Direct Gulf Access Homes: 42 Range: $108,0000 to $750,000 Median: $259,950 Average: $289,871

Indirect Gulf Access Homes*: 21

Hernando Beach Central: 10 Range: $104,900 - $329,000 Median: $238,500 Average: $215,680

Hernando Beach South: 11 Range: $220,000 - $499,900 Median: $299,900 Average: $330,045

*Hernando Beach Central and Hernando Beach South both have indirect gulf access via a boat lift.

There is Something for Everyone in Hernando Beach, Florida!

Hernando Beach Florida is a residential waterfront community and a popular boating and fishing community that offers boaters quick access to the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

The Hernando Beach, Florida, community was developed beginning in the early 1970s. Homes are situated alongside generously wide and deep canals that lead to the Gulf of Mexico.

Homes for sale in Hernando Beach range from one-story ranch-style homes, cottage homes, all the way to newer two- and three-story stilt-homes. Many homes in the Hernando Beach community offer waterfront amenities such as floating and stationary docks, boatlifts, and swimming pools.

Many homes are equipped with extras such as elevators, wrap-around porches and sundecks, and ample parking for vehicles and boats, and other water sports equipment.

I am a Hernando Beach Realtor and have lived in Hernando Beach for many years. If you are looking for waterfront homes for sale in Hernando Beach, Florida, and would like more information about the community and living in Hernando Beach, Florida, please contact me.

Click here here for previous reports on previous Hernando Beach Homes for Sale:

Waterfront Homes for Sale in Hernando Beach, Florida: Market Report for October 2011

Waterfront Homes for Sale in Hernando Beach, Florida, Market Report for November 2011

Waterfront Homes for Sale in Hernando Beach, Florida, Market Report for December 2011

Waterfront Homes for Sale in Hernando Beach, Florida: Real Estate Market Report for January 2012

Timber Pines Community in Spring Hill, Florida, Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary

That's right! The Timber Pines Golf and Country Club community in Spring Hill, Florida has been in existence for 30 years this year!

Timber Pines residents are celebrating "Thirty Years of Progress from 1982 to 2012" with two days of festivities that included today's 30th Anniversary celebration at the Lodge in Timber Pines.

Among the many residents, several Hernando County dignitaries as well as US Congressman Richard Nugent were in attendance. Many Timber Pines clubs and organizations helped make this celebration a success with special exhibits and performances during the ceremony.

Entertainment was provided by the "Big Band" of Timber Pines, members of the "Timber Tones" choir, the Jazz Kats Dance Group, the Pine Chords, and the Timber Pines Players.

Of course, no party is complete without a great birthday cake! Listen in on one of the musical selections delivered by the Timber Tones of Timber Pines:

Would you live in a dynamic and beautiful 55+ community such as Timber Pines and are you interested in homes for sale in Timber Pines? Then, please contact me for more information about the Timber Pines Golf and Country Club community and Country Club Living for Active Adults.

Timber Pines Community in Spring Hill, Florida, Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary

On February 7, 2012 FAIR announced a Class Action Lawsuit against Citizens Property Insurance. Attorney Mark Beausoleil, FAIR Regional Director David Welch, Steve Fingerman Board Member and President E Loans Mortgage Inc and Senator Mike Fasano, Announce FAIR's Lawsuit against Citizens Property Insurance for their practices of inflating Replacement Cost Values and Overcharging Florida Consumers. Florida Association Of Insurance Reform Announced on Feb 7, 2012 A Class Action Lawsuit Brought Against Citizens Insurance by It's Policy Holders at The Capital Building In Tallahassee

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OPA! Greek Festival in Hernando County this Weekend!

Can you say "Gyros", "Spanakopita", or "Baklava"? Have you always wanted to dance the Syrtaki, also known as dance of Zorba?

If you love Greek food, Greek culture, Greek music, and Greek dancing, the Greek Festival that is taking place this

Friday, February 10th and

Saturday, February 11th, 2012

in Hernando County, Florida, will be the place for you to be!

Organized by Christ the Savior Greek Orthodox Church, the Greek Festival will kick off on Friday at 11 AM at the Auditorium of the Hernando County Fairgrounds on US 41 in Brooksville, Florida. Gates open each day at 11 AM and close at 8 PM.

There will be live music and entertainment and local Greek restaurants are participating to showcase their specialties of Greek cuisine.

Don't worry about the weather, the Greek Festival in Hernando County is held indoors. Admission is $1 Donation.

OPA! Greek Festival in Hernando County this Weekend!