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Florida #2 Most Popular State
Monday, December 21st, 2009 at 2:51pm. 50 Views, 0 Comments.
A recent Harris Interactive poll ranked Florida as the #2 most popular state, behind California. The poll asked adults, "If you could live in any state in the country, except the state you live in now, what state would you choose to live in?"
Florida actually beat out California for the #1 spot amongst women. Now just a guess here but, if the men knew all the women were going to choose Florida, Florida would have been number #1 overall. Ha! Florida was also #1 amongst Gen X'ers (ages 33 to 44) and Matures (ages 64 and over).
Read more on the poll here, Harris Poll.
Salt or Chlorine? Keeping Your Pool Clean
Monday, December 21st, 2009 at 2:48pm. 56 Views, 0 Comments.
The addition of chlorine has long been the traditional method of keeping swimming pools fresh, clean, and sanitary. For increasing numbers of people, however, it’s no longer the preferred method. Salt water swimming pools are steadily increasing in popularity as people realize that there are practical alternatives to the old standby. It is important to understand that salt water pools are not chlorine free pools. It’s chlorine is generated by a chlorine generator as opposed to being added by hand.
Chlorine is Traditional but is it the Best?
Chlorine pools work on a fairly simple basis. Chlorine kills bacteria and algae, and prevents these pesky microbes from growing colonies in your swimming water. Algae in particular are the problem to watch out…
Outdoor Adventures in Florida
Monday, December 21st, 2009 at 2:39pm. 17 Views, 0 Comments.
Everyone knows Florida is famous for its tourist attractions, beaches, golf courses, and sunshine, but sometimes we forget there is so much more to Florida, at least I know I do.
If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the tourist attractions, or just spend a day away from the beach, check out Florida's Greenways and Trails. You’ll find a complete list of hiking, biking, paddling, and equestrian trails that run throughout Florida.
Here is another great list of websites for Florida's Trails, Parks, and More.10 Reasons to Buy a Second Home in Sarasota, Florida
Monday, December 21st, 2009 at 2:12pm. 17 Views, 0 Comments.
Thinking of buying a winter getaway? Take a look at Sarasota, Florida and the barrier islands of Siesta Key, Casey Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key. Here are 10 great reasons to make Sarasota your home away from home.
1) It was rated as America's Best Small City. The people who live in Sarasota know that it’s a fantastic city. Now the entire country knows it, too, because CNN/Money Magazine chose it as America's Best Small City in 2003.
2) Sarasota, Florida is also a fabulous place to retire young according to CNN/Money Magazine. There is so much to do for active retirees who like to fish, walk the beach, dine out and play golf or tennis.
3) The golfing is world class. There are numerous public and private golf courses within the area. Here you…
Longboat Key, Florida Real Estate
Monday, December 21st, 2009 at 5:34am. 17 Views, 0 Comments.
Looking for a close weekend getaway? Just off the coast of Sarasota, Florida sits the luxurious eleven mile long island of Longboat Key. It is only about an hour drive from Tampa Bay.
Longboat Key offers residents and vacationers a variety of recreational options. Here you can enjoy swimming in the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico, walking quietly on the beach, boating in the bay, golfing at The Longboat Key Club, dining at one of the outdoor restaurants on St. Armands Circle or to just relaxing on beach front hammock with your favorite book.
Hotel accommodations on Longboat Key include a few mom and pop beach motels, the luxurious Longboat Key Club, the relaxing Longboat Key Hilton and popular Colony Beach and Tennis Resort. All of them are situated on the…
