Back in 2012, then Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Department of Environment Protection proclaimed the month of April, traditionally one of the driest months of the year, to be Water Conservation Month in Florida. In St. Petersburg, residents and businesses are urged to participate in water-saving practices not only for the month of April Continue reading…
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Pier Dolphin Cruises – St. Petersburg, FL
Pier Dolphin Cruises has been located at the St. Petersburg Pier since 1992. In September 2020 it was purchased by local businessmen, Jon Reno Labudde and Christian Obenshain, who say they are passionate about St. Petersburg, sharing its history with visitors and guests and giving everyone a memorable sea-faring experience. The MV Dolphin Queen The Continue reading…
Historic Neighborhoods in St. Petersburg, FL
With just over 265,100 people, St. Petersburg has earned its nickname the Sunshine City because of its beautiful weather. Add to the mix award winning beaches, highly rated restaurants, great parks, craft breweries, a Saturday morning farmer’s market and remarkable cultural experiences and you are guaranteed to always find something to do. Looking for a Continue reading…
Holding an Estate Sale before Selling a Home
Whether you are downsizing, decluttering, clearing out a house you inherited, or planning a long-distance move, you may want to consider having an estate sale wherein the contents of the home are sold to the general public. Think of it as a garage sale but on a much larger scale and with high-ticket sale items. Continue reading…
Decluttering Before You Move
One way of making your move to a new home more stress-free is to declutter your old home first. Decluttering before you move means you will not spend time packing up things you no longer want or need. This way you will use fewer boxes, cut down on moving expenses, and take up less space Continue reading…
Historic Landmark Designations
Historic landmark designation performs a vital role in ensuring the protection and preservation of historically significant buildings, landscapes and sites. While you may have heard the term landmark designation, you may not know that the process of applying for and receiving one is complicated and can happen at a number of different levels. The following Continue reading…
Do Green Homes Increase Home Value?
Studies show that green homes sell faster and for more money than homes without energy efficient designations. According to Freddie Mac research, homes with energy high efficiency ratings sold for 2.7% more on average compared to homes that did not. The National Association of Homebuilders reports that as many as 90-percent of people shopping for Continue reading…
Advantages Of Home Ownership
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people make. Homeownership is often referred to as the “American Dream.” The real estate industry touts helping clients find their “dream home” – that place where you put down roots. But before buying a home, it’s important to consider how such a purchase will Continue reading…
Selling Tips for First Time Sellers
In today’s competitive real estate market, selling a house takes more than just posting a “For Sale” sign on your front lawn and uploading photos taken with a cellphone camera. Selling a home for the first is a completely different ballgame from what you may have experienced as a first-time buyer. It can be time-consuming Continue reading…
World’s First Airline Monument Dedication – St. Petersburg, FL
On Saturday, February 6, 2021, I had the pleasure of attending the official dedication of the Benoist Airboat Sculpture at Benoist Centennial Plaza at the St. Pete Pier. MGA Sculpture Studio, LLC of St. Petersburg was awarded the commission – the end result is a magnificent full-scale replica of the Benoist Airboat which flew between Continue reading…
