Tara Branz, ABR, Portage Lakes Real Estate, Stark County Real Estate

Wow!!! I feel like I'm on vacation and here I am at home in Portage Lakes. The boats are starting to come out. The outside decks at the Harbor Landing and Hook, Line and Drinkers are overflowing w/ patrons. Something about eating on the deck by the lake...... Today I took the kids to Biggins Big Dip for ice cream and watched the boats on the speed lane across the street. People are out walking, biking and just enjoying the 80 degree weather. If I didn't live here in Portage Lakes, I would be here anyway. I have buyers who are waiting for their deal to close and they are just so excited to be on the water. I would be too if I were them. Looking forward to Memorial Day Weekend here in the wonderful Portage Lakes.

Looking for something fun to do this summer in the Akron Area? Downtown Akron is HoPPiN!!

Here is the schedule for Lock 3 concerts for the Summer of 2009:

WONE's Rock the Lock

Friday - May 22

Free Admission

The JiMiller Band - A Tribute to the Grateful Dead

Friday - May 29

Free Admission

Jonah Koslen's Stage Pass Now - Original Michael Stanley Band Member

Friday - June 5

Free Admission

Full Moon Fever - A tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

Friday - June 12

Free Admission

The Dave Matthews Tribute Band

Friday - June 19

Free Admission

SUMMER KICK-OFF

Gypsies in the Palace - Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band

Friday - June 26

Free Admission

Slowhand, The Original Eric Clapton Tribute

Saturday - June 27 - OLD SCHOOL SOUL

Early Start Time 6 p.m. - $5 Admission

6 p.m. - Meditation

7:30 p.m. - Zapp

8:30 p.m. - Midnight Star

Red, White & Blue

Thursday - July 2

Rock n Ribs 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. - FREE

The Machine, America's Premier Pink Floyd Experience

Friday - July 3

Rock n Ribs 11 a.m - 11 p.m. - FREE

Satisfaction, A Rolling Stones Experience

Do you have an adventurous side? Do you have a generous side? Then come on out to the Portage Lakes State Park on Sat., Feb. 16 and join the other brave souls who are taking a leap into the frigid water for a good cause...raising money for the March of Dimes. Be there by 1:00 and the jump begins at 2:00. There will be a $25 donation to jump and feel free to donate more or have others sponsor you. Bring a big heavy blanket for after the jump and some warm clothes. Feel free to dress a little crazy if you want to, too. A good time will be had by all and lots of money will be raised for the March of Dimes.

Go to http://www.portagelakespolarbearclub.com/ for more information.