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43 Sandstone Circle
Venice, FL 34293
Are you looking for glamour? This is it. Are you looking for storage?
This is it. Are you looking for a home with an "EXTREME MAKEOVER"? THIS IS IT! $185,900 |
5464 White Ibis Drive
North Port, FL 34287
Beyond the stately gates of Heron Creek Golf and Country Club, this wonderful custom designed and expanded Shroeder "Katrina" awaits. $374,900 |
4051 Bula Lane
North Port, FL 34287
Italian porcelin tile throughout and ceramic in the fam rm . The bright
open floor plan is the popular split plan, great for when guests visit. $102,000 |
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Dear Friend,
Welcome to the April 2010 edition of "The Paradise Story." Here at Wheeler Real Estate, we are dedicated to the rich community, the wonderful culture, and the events and beauty of Venice, Florida and her surrounding communities.
In this edition, we focus on just a few of the family friendly features in Venice. Learn a little bit about our wonderful schools, the fabulous YMCA and the beautiful Oscar Scherer State Park.
We also started our series on the beaches... beginning with Casey Key.
We hope you enjoy this little bit of news... and that you will continue to welcome us into your email box, monthly.
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Venice: Great for Families!
Venice, Florida is an outstanding community for children and families. The school system is excellent, and the parks, entertainment facilities and community events provide a plethora of options for families to enjoy. In this article we will talk about three terrific aspects of Venice's offerings for families and children: Sarasota County Schools, the South County Family YMCA and the Oscar Scherer State Park. This is just the tip of the iceberg, but we thought it would give you a taste of the quality of life offered here for our kids.
 Sarasota County Schools
Venice is within the Sarasota County School District and therefore benefits from a progressive, creative and high quality educational system.
The primary focus of the Sarasota County School system is to prepare children to find their places in the world. The schools in Venice each have their own unique qualities, but across the board one of the outstanding features of the school district is the use of technology in the classroom.
The interactive action boards that replace the "blackboards" provide the opportunity for demonstrations and for the projection of multimedia materials. Science projects can be demonstrated with close-up projection so that even the child sitting in the back of the classroom has a front-row seat. These boards are present in every classroom in the county. Other technology innovations include a system for staying in contact with parents and providing assignments and progress reports online.
There are many exciting and unique programs, and each school has its own special character. Pine View School in Venice, for example, meets the needs of gifted students in grades 2 through 12. In December of 2009, US News and World Report rated the nation's high schools, and of the 21,000 schools reviewed, Pine View was rated #14, and awarded a Gold Medal.
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Our Beaches Part I: Casey Key
Casey Key is a barrier Island that stretches from Siesta Key at its northern end to Venice at its southern tip.
It is approximately 8 miles in length with 2 bridges that provide access to the key including an old swing bridge that was built in the 1920's.
The majority of the island is a conservation district that consists almost entirely of single family homes. You will find no traffic jams and there are no high-rises on the island. Enjoy biking along the winding street of Casey Key, (which is its only street!) Here you'll discover the scenic views of shoreline through openings in the foliage.
Living on the key provides that island atmosphere with major amenities close by. The beaches of Casey Key are refreshingly natural and provide a protective habitat for numerous island birds as well as dolphins, manatees and last but not least, sea turtles.
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5 Tips For Selling Your Home In Today's Market
Everyone knows that we have been in a buyer's market, but you
do not have to wait for the market to rebound.
Experts predict that it will be many years before the market returns to
the highs we saw a few years ago. So if
your life plan calls for selling your home, here are some tips to improve its
marketability.
Consider making improvements if you can. Especially bathroom and kitchen remodels. They make the home much more attractive to
potential buyers. Use a Realtor to list the property. It has never been more important to use a
real estate professional. The climate
for marketing is very competitive... to ensure that your property is exposed to
the maximum number of potential buyers, the multiple listing service network is
a must. Also, the challenges in the
financing landscape make it more challenging for buyers to obtain
mortgages. A Realtor can point your
buyer to the financial professionals who
offer the most promising programs. Learn About the Federal & Local Programs. If you can market to first-time homebuyers
who qualify for down payment assistance, you have widened the prospect pool. First time home-buyer tax credit of $8,000
and an existing homeowner tax credit of $6,500 are two tools that should be in
the marketing kit. These programs have time limitations.
Your real estate professional can help you to make sense of them. Price your home properly. This cannot be overstated. Wishful pricing, or unrealistic pricing will
result in a long, unsatisfactory selling effort. Especially in the challenging market we face
today, a home that is attractively priced has a better chance of selling. Staging your home. A professional home stager can introduce the
necessary cosmetic changes that will make your home look more like a
model. The personal clutter that we
accumulate in our homes can be a detractor to the potential buyer. Everyone has different taste, and a home
stager can ensure that your taste does not overpower the basic features of your
home. This may involve storing some of
your personal items: a temporary inconvenience to make your home more of a
showcase.
These are just a few
marketing pointers for selling a home in today's challenging marketplace. We, at Wheeler Real Estate, are committed to
helping you to be successful in your home selling endeavor, and would be happy
to assist you.
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Florida Friendly Gardens: Plumbago
Each month we introduce you to a "Florida Friendly" plant or flower.
 The scientific name for Plumbago is "Plumbago Auriculata". There is no mistaking the ever-present color of the Imperial Blue Plumbago in our local landscape. It is a shrub that grows to a mature height of eight to ten feet and tends to crawl. It can be tied to a trellis for support. This beautiful, hardy plant is easily one of the most beautiful additions to any Florida yard.
Planting should be done at the beginning of the rainy season, which would be late May or early June. If it is planted during a drier time of year, or in times of drought, watering will be necessary. This is a plant that loves to be fed, so be sure to put compost or peat moss in the hole when planting. The flowers will bloom almost year round, but most vividly from spring through late summer. No Florida garden should be without this beauty.
For more information on this and other "Florida Friendly" plants, visit www.FloridaYards.org.
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Thank you.
Thank you for reading this bit of news from Venice, Florida! We hope you found it interesting and useful. We'll be sending you this newsletter each month... and please feel free to send it to your friends by clicking on the forward link at the bottom of the page.
So long for now!
Wheeler Real Estate of Venice, Inc.
Your Team of Professionals
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