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Florida - First Day of Fall!

Fall in Florida

Florida - First Day of Fall!

First Day of Fall and in sunny Florida it's still nice and warm!

Nevertheless, while everything still appears green as can be, Florida does have a fall season although much more subtle.

The days have become noticably a little shorter lately, the leaves on certain trees are showing just a hint of color change.

Soon, the waters in the Atlantic ocean and the Gulf of Mexico will begin to feel cooler against the swimmers skin, our nights and early mornings will allow us to open our windows for fresh and cooler air without having to worry about letting air-conditioned air escape.

Fall will bring us some migrating birds making a stop in Florida on their escape from the cold that soon will hold northern areas in its grip.

And finally, here in Spring Hill as in other parts of Florida, we look forward to another very special migrating "bird species" that comes to us in Lincoln Towncars and Cadillacs via I-95! Welcome back "Snow Birds"!

Happy Fall - enjoy the season!

The Rotary Club of Spring Hill, Florida, is kicking off its 5th Annual "Think December" fundraiser

The Rotary Club of Spring Hill, Florida, is kicking off its 5th Annual "Think December" fundraiser

Rotary Club of Spring Hill Wreath FundraiserI am proud to be a member of the Rotary Club of Spring Hill, Florida, and Rotary International, a worldwide community service organization. For more information about Rotary International and its activities, go to their website.

Each Rotary Club has fundraising projects that help support the needs in our community. Each Club has a special focus. The focus of the Spring Hill Rotary Club is youth. Throughout the year, we conduct several fundraisers to support this cause.

One of the major fundraisers for the Spring Hill Rotary Club is "Think December", a holiday fundraiser where we sell live Holiday Wreaths which are shipped directly from the farm in Washington state and arrive fresh during the first two weeks after Thanksgiving.

Whether you are ordering a holiday wreath for yourself or as a gift to family, business acquaintances, or customers, your recipients can enjoy their wreath for the entire Holiday season. This is the 5th year for this project and we have received many compliments on the wreath quality and its wonderful aroma.

If you would like to finish your holiday gift list a little early, and you have folks on your list who have everything, this is an especially thoughtful gift, the price is right, and you are supporting your community by suporting the Rotary Club of Spring Hill.

Ordering is easy. Just call or email me and I will help you get your order on its way. Order deadline is October 31.

August 2009 Real Estate Market Report: Hernando Beach, Florida - Direct Access to Gulf of Mexico

August 2009 Real Estate Market Report: Hernando Beach, Florida - Direct Access to Gulf of Mexico

There are many homes for sale in the waterfront community of Hernando Beach, Florida, in a variety of styles, features, and price ranges. Neighborhoods in Hernando Beach, Florida, are distinguished by their access to the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Homes in the direct access neighborhoods are located on wide and deep saltwater canals leading directly to the Gulf of Mexico whereas the neighborhoods of Hernando Beach Central and South require boaters to use a boatlift.

Hernando Beach, Florida, is a residential boating and fishing community located on the west coast of Florida.

This real estate market update covers the direct access neighborhoods of Hernando Beach. This area is a non-deed restricted area. Please also read the all inclusive market report for the waterfront community of Hernando Beach, Florida, and the market update for the Hernando Beach South and Hernando Beach Central neighborhoods.

Offered for Sale: 72

Price Range: $65,000 - $850,000

The lowest priced home is one of the few homes in Hernando Beach, Florida, without waterfront. However, it is located close to the public boat ramp.

Hernando Beach Florida Water tower and canalMedian: $322,500

Average: $345,334

Average Days on Market: 260

Under Contract: 7

Closed Transactions in August 2009: 5

Price Range: $148,500 - $350,000

Median: $190,000

Average: $228,700

Average Days on Market: 261

Sales Data derived from Hernando County MLS as of 9/12/09, believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.

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August 2009 Real Estate Market Report: Hernando Beach, Florida - Hernando Beach Central

August 2009 Real Estate Market Report: Hernando Beach, Florida - Hernando Beach Central

Hernando Beach, Florida, is a waterfront community located along the west coast of central Florida just north of Tampa. This community offers a wide range of homes located on saltwater and freshwater canals.

The homes in neighborhoods on freshwater canals are Hernando Beach Central and Hernando Beach South. Boaters living in Hernando Beach Central and South use a boatlift to gain access to the saltwater canals to the north which lead directly to the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Hernando Beach neighborhoods also are categorized by the accessibility to the Gulf of Mexico, either with direct access or indirect access via boatlift.

This real estate market update covers the central section of Hernando Beach, Florida. This area is not gated nor deed-restricted, homes are located on wide and deep freshwater canals.

Please also read the all inclusive market report of homes for sale in the waterfront community of Hernando Beach, Florida, and the market update for the Hernando Beach South subdivision.

Hernando Beach Florida BoatliftOffered for Sale: 9

Price Range: $175,000 - $479,000

Median: $298,199

Average: $269,900

Average Days on Market: 125

Under Contract: 1

This home is a three bedroom two bath stilt home built in 1987 with 1807 sf living. It is offered as a short sale at a list price of $159,900.

Closed Transactions in August 2009: None

Sales Data derived from Hernando County MLS as of 9/12/09, believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.

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August 2009 Real Estate Market Report: Hernando Beach, Florida - Hernando Beach South

August 2009 Real Estate Market Report: Hernando Beach, Florida - Hernando Beach South

The waterfront community of Hernando Beach, Florida, contains three distinct neighborhoods that are characterized by their boating access to the Gulf of Mexico.

The direct access areas are located in the northern parts of Hernando Beach and include all of the area north of Companero Entra. The southern areas are Hernando Beach Central and Hernando Beach South which require boaters to use a boatlift to gain access to the canals leading to the Gulf of Mexico.

This real estate market update of waterfront homes for sale in Hernando Beach covers the most southern area of Hernando Beach, Hernando Beach South. This subdivision is a non-gated but deed-restricted community located on wide and deep fresh water canals. Please also read the all inclusive market report for the waterfront community of Hernando Beach, Florida.

Hernando Beach South Florida Waterfront communityOffered for Sale: 17

Price Range: $174,900 - $550,000

Median: $395,000

Average: $362,702

Average Days on Market: 151

Under Contract: 1

Closed Transactions in August 2009: None

Sales Data derived from Hernando County MLS as of 9/12/09, believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.

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