Carol Zingone, Beaches Expert, Northeast FL

This controversial plan has raised quite a few eyebrows among several camps.

I understand the need for water - we've seen this coming for a very long time, actually.

And, if I were in Seminole County, I imagine I would support the move. However, when there have been convincing arguments provided stating the long-range effects can not be accurately predicted, I have to wonder why this judge wants to make his mark, so to speak, with this particular recommendation.

There will be a meeting on March 10 in the Seminole County chambers, but I can only see that as being a tacit endorsement of this plan, which to me, is an aqua-bailout for Seminole County.

What are your thoughts on this? I'm sure it's not the first, nor the last time we'll encounter something like this.

Read more here:

http://www.news4jax.com/news/18470409/detail.html

Carol Zingone is a Broker Associate with a 100% Customer Satisfaction Rating in Jacksonville Beach, FL with Vanguard GMAC. She helps buyers and sellers throughout the Beaches, Intracoastal West and Greater Jacksonville, FL areas. She can be reached at 904/993-9048 or via email at carolzingone@clearwire.net

Sunday, February 8, 6-8 pm at the Adele Grage Theatre
716 Ocean Blvd at 7th Street

As usual, the event will be held inside the theater--and there is no admission charge. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. This event is brought to you by the Atlantic Beach Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee. Performers, please emailor call Mike Shackelford at (904)710-0397. Prepare 2 original songs of 7-8 minutes combined maximum. Our intimate event is a wonderful way for artists to meet and for everyone to enjoy playing and listening to truly awesome talent.

Whether you write, sing, play or simply enjoy good music, plan on being with us. Our musical host, Mike Shackelford and his fellow talented performers from our region will once again transform the Atlantic Beach Theater into a magical space for two hours of original musical creations by neighbors and friends. Seating is first come-first served for this admission-free/alcohol-free event.
Bring a friend...or three!

This is a fabulous way to join other musicians and collaborate!

Carol Zingone is a Broker Associate with a 100% Customer Satisfaction Rating in Jacksonville Beach, FL with Vanguard GMAC. She helps buyers and sellers throughout the Beaches, Intracoastal West and Greater Jacksonville, FL areas. She can be reached at 904/993-9048 or via email at carolzingone@clearwire.net

Have you heard this commercial?

It starts with two women talking to one another about one's new home,

• Female 1: "How can you afford this? You make the same salary as I do! You're only 30 years old!"
• Female 2: "I know! I called BNI for a list of foreclosed properties and now I have this 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home for less than $300 a month!"
• Female 1: "That's less than I pay in rent!"
• Female 2: "Call BNI - and you can find a house just like mine"

That's the general gist, not the exact verbiage. So, I called BNI (Bargain Network) to see what the deal was, more out of curiosity than anything else. They ask for my zip code, and then pull up a list of 9,000 properties for sale, in my area, which include foreclosures, for sale by owners, agent listings - pretty much the soup to nuts of everything for sale in my area. Ok, so basically, the current Multiple Listing Service plus for sale by owner. Something I can access for FREE, as well as my customers.

The cost? For the first 30 days, I only pay for the shipping and handling which is $1.95. Every week thereafter, if I do not cancel, I'm charged $9.95 a week.

Ok, so let's do the math: $9.95 a week x 4 weeks =$39.80 a month.

Save yourself the money, and work with a Realtor - Realtors are experts in the neighborhoods you are interested in, and can help you make a solid investment. As a buyer, you do not pay for a Realtor to work with you, other than a mutual commitment. Realtors are paid by the property sellers in our area of Northeast Florida.

Realtors experience and guidance = PRICELESS

Carol Zingone is a Broker Associate with a 100% Customer Satisfaction Rating in Jacksonville Beach, FL with Vanguard GMAC. She helps buyers and sellers throughout the Beaches, Intracoastal West and Greater Jacksonville, FL areas. She can be reached at 904/993-9048 or via email at carolzingone@clearwire.net

This only happens once or twice a year, so PLAN NOW and save yourself the long drive over the ditch!

Saturday, April 25th, 2009, between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:00 pm representatives from the City of Jacksonville will have a mobile hazardous waste vehicle at Atlantic Beach City Hall (located at 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, Florida) to collect hazardous waste items such as: paint, paint thinners, rechargeable batteries, photographic chemicals, antifreeze, lawn & garden chemicals, pool chemicals, aerosol cans, pesticides, small propane (lp) tanks, fire extinguishers, thermometers and thermostats, fertilizer, acids, car care chemicals, drain cleaners, varnish/shellac, ammunition, used oil, flares, pc monitors, terminals, cpu's, keyboards, TV's/VCR's, printers/scanners, stereo equipment, desk/mobile phones, pagers, power tools and small kitchen appliances..

The following items will not be accepted for collection: biohazardous (medical waste), explosives, tires and commercial or business waste and large household appliances.

Carol Zingone is a Broker Associate with a 100% Customer Satisfaction Rating in Jacksonville Beach, FL with Vanguard GMAC. She helps buyers and sellers throughout the Beaches, Intracoastal West and Greater Jacksonville, FL areas. She can be reached at 904/993-9048 or via email at carolzingone@clearwire.net

This only happens once or twice a year, so PLAN NOW and save yourself the long drive over the ditch!

Saturday, April 25th, 2009, between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:00 pm representatives from the City of Jacksonville will have a mobile hazardous waste vehicle at Atlantic Beach City Hall (located at 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, Florida) to collect hazardous waste items such as: paint, paint thinners, rechargeable batteries, photographic chemicals, antifreeze, lawn & garden chemicals, pool chemicals, aerosol cans, pesticides, small propane (lp) tanks, fire extinguishers, thermometers and thermostats, fertilizer, acids, car care chemicals, drain cleaners, varnish/shellac, ammunition, used oil, flares, pc monitors, terminals, cpu's, keyboards, TV's/VCR's, printers/scanners, stereo equipment, desk/mobile phones, pagers, power tools and small kitchen appliances..

The following items will not be accepted for collection: biohazardous (medical waste), explosives, tires and commercial or business waste and large household appliances.

Carol Zingone is a Broker Associate with a 100% Customer Satisfaction Rating in Jacksonville Beach, FL with Vanguard GMAC. She helps buyers and sellers throughout the Beaches, Intracoastal West and Greater Jacksonville, FL areas. She can be reached at 904/993-9048 or via email at carolzingone@clearwire.net