Mary Parrish

One of the advantages to keeping our company small is the ability to change and shift quickly along with the economy & the market.

One change we didn't see coming .... we closed the doors on our little engine that could. The reason? An offer we couldn't refuse!

We are now officially in the Clermont branch of Real Living Real Estate Solutions. And we are excited and honored to be part of a larger community of Realtors in one of the finest companies we (in all our varied experiences) have every been introduced to.

And it's interesting how a change will shift your perspectives. The physical act of cleaning out our desks (and the office -- yuck) was just like a fresh start. We're revisiting old ideas and invigorating ourselves with new ones.

So ... if you're in a rut, or down in the dumps ... change! Spend a 1/2 day on you and throw away all the old clutter. Redesign your day. Clean out your car. Think about the little obstacles and annoyances in your way every day and come up with a solution. Don't waste your time with big New Year's style resolutions ... just make a small change.

I promise the next day will much more enjoyable. These are tough times ... we deserve to enjoy our days while doing the work we love.

We're halfway through 2009 already ... let's get out there and deplete that pesky inventory.

Mary

South Lake Chamber of Commerce

Coming Events - July 21, 2008

Thursday, July 24 Business After Hours 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Sponsored by First Financial Employee Leasing Inc., Toadvine & Associates, ReMax Country Real Estate and Pollo Tropical (Food Sponsor) at 219, 223, 227 Citrus Tower Blvd. in the Tower Villages, Clermont

Friday, July 25 Ribbon Cutting 8:00 a.m.

Ribbon cutting for A Brighter Clean will take place in Jenkins Auditorium parking lot in front of company's van.

NEW Saturday, July 26 Ribbon Cutting 11:15 a.m.

New SunTrust Bank office at 2615 E. Highway 50, Clermont

NEW Friday, August 1 Ribbon Cutting 8:00 a.m.

New Verizon Wireless at 1415 E. Highway 50, Clermont

Thursday, Aug. 14 Teacher Appreciation Breakfast 7 a.m.

South Lake High School

Thank you to our Title Sponsor - Sylvan Learning Center of Clermont

Other Sponsorships are available; Over 700 teachers and staff expected to attend

Door Prizes and Goody Bag donations needed

Tuesday, August 19 Hob Nob 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Kings Ridge Clubhouse, Political Meet and Greet, 500 potential voters,

Sponsorships available

Friday, August 22 OBJ South Lake Update 12 p.m.

Mission Inn Golf & Tennis Club, Howey-In-The-Hills

Friday, September 12 JOB FAIR 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Jenkins Auditorium, downtown Clermont

I always tell my clients, and potential clients that life is beautiful in Lake County. Here are some of the reasons why .....

1. People are just plain nice here. Clermont is a rapidly growing area that still has that small town charm. Being only 20 minutes from the heart of Orlando and 30 minutes from Disney makes it an ideal spot to relax and enjoy life.

2. The Clermont Chain of Lakes. More about this in a later blog, but simply one of the finest and most pristine Chain of Lakes in Florida. Each lake "chains" together, and each has its own distinct personality. Great Bass Fishing here!

3. A Golfer's Paradise. Over 100 great courses in Lake County and surrounding areas. All but a few are public. Here's a nice shot of The Palisades, one of the golf course communities in Minneola (the next town over from Clermont).

4. Hills! Florida is ... let's face it .. flat as a pancake. EXCEPT IN PARTS OF LAKE COUNTY & PASCO COUNTY. Stunning views and panoramic vistas await. Here's a beautiful shot from Sugar Loaf Mountain.

5. Scenic Byways. Lake County has been pretty aggressive about preserving the old country roads and converting them to Scenic Byways. Getting lost was never this much fun! Absolutely beautiful day trips available here ... we prefer them from the back of a Harley ... but that's another story. Here's a picture of the Leesburg Bike Fest -- it's pretty fun, smaller in scale the big Daytona shindig -- and Daytona is only 90 minutes away.

6. The drive home from work. One Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words.

We're right in the very center of Florida. If you really want to see the ocean -- it's not that far away. Relax, enjoy either coast, and be back for dinner -- in Lake County -- where Life is Beautiful.

Have a wonderful day!

Mary