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Insights, tips, and stories about Gulf Coast real estate and lifestyle.
Hurricane Preparedness: Are You Truly Prepared?
Brace yourselves! Joining forces in this crucial endeavor, the USDA Forest Service poses a vital question: Are you truly prepared?
How to Prepare Your Florida Vacation Home for the Off-Season
Preparing for the off-season is not always as easy as locking your front door and calling it a day! If you have a vacation home in Venice, Florida—or anywhere else!—there are a few things that you...
How Safe Are Your Keys When You List Your Home With a Realtor
It is time to sell your home and you have listed your home with a Realtor. Your Realtor will place your home's keys into an electronic lockbox on or near your front door. The lockbox is typically...
How Popular are Swimming Pools in Florida Homes
A home with a swimming pool is the Florida Dream. Conversations of Florida conjure up visions of palm trees, oranges, beaches and back yard swimming pools. There is no better way to enjoy a hot...
Sarasota Pool Home for Sale
8957 Province St Sarasota FL 34240 front elevation
Landscaping Pays Off!
By Joe Mantkowski, ArtisTree Landscape Designer, LEED GA
Palm Tree Bracing Protects Your Investment
By Bill Walters, ArtisTree Tree Manager
Need Help Nesting?
Venice, Florida has the perfect home for everyone. Big or small, golf course or waterfront, we have it all. A mating pair of osprey have taken up residence in the most unlikely of places. They...
Sea Turtle Nesting Season Productive
Sea turtle nesting season, which runs from May 1 to October 31, is nearing the end and reports are that it has been a very productive year. Loggerhead sea turtles are the main sea turtle that nests...