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304 Fareham Dr.
Venice, FL 34293
Rarely available 4 bedroom home in Fairway Village. Heated community pool directly across the street. $225,900 |
468 Circlewood Dr.
Venice, FL 34293
Welcome to this rarely available 3 bedroom 2 bath split plan villa in
an active community. You'll love the bright and open floorplan. $110,000 |
111 Auburn Woods Circle
Venice, FL 34292
Auburn Woods is centrally located in a great community of attached villas with a pool and clubhouse. Features include 2 bedrooms plus a den, 2 baths and even a 2 car garage. $179,900 |
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Dear Friend,
Welcome to the May 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 the sea turtle: its endangered status and how you can help. Continuing with our series on the beaches, we take a look at Nokomis Beach.
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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Sea Turtles: Nesting Underway
 In Southwest Florida there are 5 species of sea turtle.
They are : the Green Turtle, listed as endangered in
Florida; the Hawksbill Turtle, on the brink of extinction ; the Leatherback
Turtle, also endangered; Kemp's Ridley , endangered and the Loggerhead Turtle,
threatened.
From May until the end of October, female loggerhead sea turtles drag their enormous
bodies cross the sandy beaches to nest in the dunes. Each female may
create several nests, but they will only do this every two or three years. The turtles travel hundreds of miles away
from their hatching site to feed, and then return to the place of their own
hatching to nest.
Threats to Sea Turtle Survival
Sarasota County hosts the largest number of
loggerhead turtle nests in the entire Gulf of Mexico. The Sea Turtle Conservation and Research
Program at Mote Marine has been tracking and studying these magnificent
creatures, and is taking active steps to ensure its survival. Yet still it has been noted that the number
of loggerhead nests are declining while the nests of the green sea turtle are
increasing.
Read More
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Drum circle and belly dancers
at dusk at Nokomis Beach  |
Nokomis Beach, which is located on the southern end of Casey Key is easily accessed from Albee Rd. West. It is situated between the Intracoastal waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. This family oriented sandy beach is Sarasota County's oldest.
The amenities include: - 23 acres of land which includes 1,700 linear feet of gulf beach frontage and 3,200 linear feet of Intercostal frontage
- A boardwalk and deck, dune walkovers
- Concession stand, pavilion and picnic shelters
- Lifeguards are on duty year round
- Parking and restrooms
- Two boat ramps
An hour before sundown on Wednesday and Saturday evenings, there is a
drum circle on the beach. Bring lawn chairs and a drum if you have
one. The dancing and drumming are an experience you won't want to miss!
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 5 Factors That Can Influence Your Credit Score
Do you know what your credit score is? It is very important to identify your current score and to take steps proactively to keep it healthy. Here are just a few pointers:
1. Missing Payments. This affects your credit rating, but it is recoverable. If you have missed payments in the past, but have established a pattern of paying on time, the severity of this impact diminishes as time goes on.
2. Closing Accounts. If you have a credit card account, and a history of good payments with that account, don't cancel it. It is better to allow it to remain on your credit. Use the card every few months, and pay it off in full when the statement arrives. This ensures that this account remains a very positive factor on your credit history.
3. Maxing Out Cards. A factor that influences your credit rating is the amount of unused credit. For example if your credit limit is $5,000, and you have only used $1,000 you have 80% available. The cumulative total of unused available credit is an important factor that is measured by the credit bureaus.
4. Opening up too many accounts. Don't open too many accounts. The inquiry on your credit which the credit card company conducts, and then the subsequent addition of that card to your list of creditors is a negative influence on your credit rating.
5. Check your own credit. You are entitled to see what the credit reporting agencies are saying about you, and you should take advantage of this right. It is possible that some inaccurate information may be influencing your credit negatively. In such cases, you can challenge the report. Become familiar with and actively involved with your credit report.
To start the process of improving your credit, contact each of the three credit reporting agencies and obtain a copy of your credit report.
Experian
Transunion
Equifax
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Florida Friendly Gardens: Sea Grapes
Each month we introduce you to a "Florida Friendly" plant or flower.
 The sea grape leaf is a study in contrast with its bright red veins on a rich green background. The large round leaves grow to about 8 inches in diameter, and turn beautiful shades of yellow and red before dropping.
This tree is salt and drought tolerant, and it grows as a shrub on the coastal dunes. Once it is established, the sea grape will only need watering during times of drought.
Be sure to plant at least 5 to 10 feet away from your house to allow for its growth. It likes sandy soil, and are best planted in the spring... just before the rainy season. As it grows it will require pruning, but once the tree is mature it requires little if any care.
For the old Florida, Key West look plant sea grapes. This is one plant that evokes the beach.
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. 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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