51st State of the United States?

" Are we paying a fair amount of taxes, and is the government using the money the way it should? According to the Miami Dade County commission here are some projects that could use funding from the state government:$157 million for bridge replacements and repairs$20 million...

South Florida Real Estate: The Stimulus Package, Property-Tax Plan And Its Ef...

The effects of the US housing crunch have wide-reaching implications that may take some time to correct.In its aftermath, thousands of homeowners have been displaced from their homes by the tide of foreclosures, and many private home lending firms have either closed shop, or...

South Florida Home Prices Fall, But Will Sales Rise?

South Florida home prices continued to drop in February even as the national real estate market showed a slight, unexpected sign of improvement after months in the doldrums.An average home sold for around $306,000 here -- down more than $50,000 from the same time last year....

South Florida to get really cold in the next few hours

"An arctic blast was expected to plunge temperatures into the low to mid-40s along the coast and into the upper 30s inland on Monday night and Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service in Miami said. LocalLinks It was expected to be the coldest weather of the year. Freeze...

Confederacy raises red flags at Hollywood Hills High

"A petition drive to get Confederate-themed clothing banned from school grounds has exposed a rift at Hollywood Hills High. The episode may lead the Broward School Board to examine whether its student conduct code should address the Confederate flag. Sophomore Ilana Hostyk...

No SuperBowl Tickets? South Florida Still Has Plenty

"Get your South Florida groove on Saturday at the Super Bowl XLI Nations in Rhythm, a 90-minute concert showcasing the "music, dance and art of South Florida's multicultural community." Latin Grammy winner Nestor Torres headlines the show featuring Slice Calypso Band, the...

Future of Sarasota Real Estate Market

"Although experts have perceived a bleak future for Florida real estates, within the state lie a region whose real estate market continue to flourish. Sarasota continues to be a haven for vacationers and retirees with its overlooking bay and white beaches. Sarasota is on the...

USA Today: 24-Karat Gold Nugget of Baseball History Found

USA Today: 50th Wedding Anniversary brings discovery of a "24-karat nugget of baseball history rare color home movie of Don Larsen's Perfect Game in 1956 World Series" between the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers.

New York Yankee Don Larsen Perfect Game Color 'Zapruder Film' Found From 1956...

Color home movie Zapruder-style film of Don Larsen's Perfect Game from the 1956 World Series found 50 years later. Story is about color 8mm film shot by Saul Terry while on his honeymoon trip to see the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers in Game 5 of the...

Sarasota Real Estate: Pot of Gold behind Property Foreclosures

Sarasota Real Estate "When a person purchases a home, a loan must be taken on a regular basis. The lenders, which are banks in general, keep the title to the home as collateral. When the person is ineffectual in paying the dues on time, the ownership of the house is...

Forecast Remains Sunny for Miami Real Estate

"The Miami market continues to report strong activity levels. Miami, which remains one of the leading real estate markets in the country, is the focus of the real estate market’s attention. Since Florida is one of the best places to retire in, thousands of people move...

South Florida Ft. Lauderdale Real Estate Market

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South Florida Business People Moving

Real Estate News "North Broward Medical Center appointed Don Lewis to physician services manager. On the other hand, BankAtlantic recently named Alina Lopez manager and vice president for its Miami Lakes location."