Take a trip Down Under at the 2008 Corks & Forks fundraising event, to be held poolside on November 22 from 7-10pm at the Campo Family YMCA’s new Family Fun Pool, the event will feature wines and beer from Australia and New Zealand, as well as delicious tastes from a selection of local restaurants.

During the event, guests will enjoy live and silent auctions with exciting items including several beach condos, autographed sports memorabilia, unique gift baskets, and more. Guests will enjoy Australian themed décor and entertainment while mingling on the pool decks surrounding the pools.

Tickets are $50 for YMCA members and $75 for non-members. All proceeds benefit the YMCA’s Building Strong Kids Campaign, which helps make YMCA participation possible for children and families in the Brandon area regardless of their financial circumstances.

This is a great cause, so get out and support it if you can.

Rick Frissell ~ Diamond Dwellings Realty

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YMCA Building Strong Kids Campaign

Diamond Dwellings Best Buys

There are currently  29 condos and town homes for sale in the Apollo Beach Area between $70,000. And $700,000. Some are foreclosures,  and some are regular condos for sale.  We have done the research for you to identify what Diamond Dwellings Realty believes are three of the Best Buys currently on the market in this area.

The criteria we used were cost per sq. ft. of living area (heated/AC), condition, amenities and neighborhood.  None of these homes are short sales, just bargains.  If you don’t see any that interest you, please give us a call. We will be happy to do an MLS search with your exact wants and needs. 

MLS# T2332648, Apollo Beach, List Price: $189,900, $80.81 Per Sq Ft

3 BR 2/1 Bath  Sq Ft Heated: 2,350 Built: 2005- Townhouse This 3/2.5 with 2 car garage townhome is in a gated resort-style community. Amenities include pool, grill area, private elevator and water access to Tampa Bay. This home is in excellent condition and priced below market!  Call today!  813-391-6121  

MLS# T2339250 APOLLO BEACH, List Price: $250,000, $94.45 Per Sq Ft   

3 BR 2.5 Baths,  2,647 SqFt Heated:, Year Built: 2005  Townhouse

Paved Bank Owned and ready to close! ****NOT a Short Sale***** End unit townhouse in gated waterfront community. LIKE NEW… 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 2 car garage in Mirabay. Loaded with upgrades. Custom gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, upstairs bonus room, and private patio. If you like this one Call today!  813-391-6121  

MLS# T2329328, Apollo Beach, List Price: $239,900, $102.09 Per Sq Ft  

3 BR 2.5 Baths, 2,350 Sq Ft Heated,  Year Built: 2005, Townhouse End Unit

Located at the gateway to paradise!  Luxury townhome in waterfront community.  3 stories with elevator.  Complex has community pool, docks with deep water, access to Tampa Bay.  Electronic control gated/fenced security.  Call Rick Frissell today!  813-391-6121  

If you don’t see any that interest you, please give us a call. We will be happy to do an MLS search with your exact wants and needs. 

Diamond Dwellings Realty

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                                      Statistics As Of: 11/09/2008 From Mid-Florida Regional MLS

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Mr. Costin, a RiverHills resident, has been recognized across the country with awards  for his outstanding bird portraiture.  His talent for art is through his skill of the Intaglio Printing Process.

In addition to viewing his artwork, John Costin will be available to explain his process.  Make plans to attend and “Meet the Artist.”

Rick Frissell ~ Diamond Dwellings Realty

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  The final phase of purchasing a home is called closing escrow or “The   Closing” as real estate agents call it.  The closing has six steps leading to the completion of the process.  All of these steps are important and they are as follows: 

Ah yes, this day has finally arrived!

I actually love voting day.  This is the best day of the election process.  Yes, a lot has to do with the fact that this morning is the beginning of the end of campaigning and campaign television ads.  But, there are a couple of fundamental reasons I love this day other than the end of campaigning.

The Bedside Alarm Sounded Early

The alarm went of at 5:00 AM this morning, but it was not required.    Since I rise early, this mornings alarm was for security reasons.  Although I seldom have the alarm as my wake up notification, I knew that minutes either way this morning would put me way back in the line to vote.  There are a lot of ambitious neighbors in River Hills.

Our precinct for River Hills, in Valrico, is at the clubhouse.  If your early, as I usually am, you get to sit on a chair next to the entrance doors of the poll.  As the second person in line, I know that my wait to vote is limited to exactly one hour.  Polls open at 7:00 AM and so the wait time for me is now established.

But, the best part is sitting with neighbors for each election.  I always meet someone new in our community and I always am sitting with someone I know.

This year I met Nancy for the first time.  Nancy is a Dermatologist with her office in Brandon.  Her issue is health cars, “of course” she adds.  She is also active in mission trips, in particular to Haiti and Dominican Republic.  Missions work is a topic of great passion for our family as four family members go to different parts of the world to serve those that have tremendous needs.

Ken lives on the same street and he was there.  Ken and his family moved in this past summer and is enjoying the opportunity to be a part of our community.

Ruth from a couple of houses down the street was also there.  “Yes, we got hit by the hogs!” I told her.

Her family and our family live on a beautiful conservation area that backs right up to River Hills.  There are plans to submit a separate blog on “Life Backed up to Conservation” at a later time.  As positive as our experiences over the last 10 years have been, we woke to a backyard uprooted by wild hogs.  Stay tuned for that very next blog on that story!

7:00 AM and the line is alredy beginning to build!

But besides catching up with the neighbors and meeting new neighbors, this is a great day for a greater reason.  I get to cast my vote!

That statement seems so simple and cliche.  But, the candidates can not be more opposed in views than we have had running for the office of President in many years.  I guess in the past having my candidate win was stressful.  This election I don’t feel the stress.

Oh, it is not because I am not passionate about my vote.  I am!  But I probably have more faith in my fellow Americans then ever before.  So as this day ends and the votes are counted, I could find my candidate is “President Elect” or I could be on the losing side.

But, regardless of what side I end up on, I feel good about our process as much as I always have.  Sometime tonight we will have one man concede and the other accept.  And our country will continue to be great.  And that is why, each time I vote, I know it is another vote for our freedoms.

Rick Frissell ~ Diamond Dwellings Realty

 

 

 

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2nd Annual  

Memorial Ride for Sgt. Ron Harrison (HCSO)

Killed in the Line of Duty

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

To Benefit MADD Hillsborough County

Presented by Blue Knights Florida XXVII

Harley-Davidson/Buell of Brandon

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Beef O’Brady’s of Seffner

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

USF Police Department

Plant City Police Department

Note: Passengers ride for Free!!!

Tee Shirts will be available (Limited Quantity)

Bring Registration and Fees/Contributions to:
Harley-Davidson/Buell of Brandon, 9841 Adamo Drive (Hwy. 60), Brandon, Florida.

Kickstands up at 5:00 p.m.

The University of South Florida Bulls Club is a community  of alumni and friends who are investing in the future of the USF Bulls.  Their goal is to position USF varsity sports to compete for national championships, as well as to become a model program on all levels of that gauge Division I athletic success.  This is measured by titles, trophies, and championships on the field, and by graduating student athletes and generating positive publicity and exposure for the institution off of it. 

Fielding  teams that are properly equipped and prepared to compete at their best is an expensive process. Funding the scholarships necessary to not only stay competitive, but also keep the valuable time of student-athletes focused on academics and athletics, is costly as well. The generous support we receive from alumni and friends who invest in the Bulls has been the lifeblood of our rapid growth.

It’s a great time to be a Bull, so please use the links below to join our learn more about membership in the USF Athletics family!

CLICK Here to:   Join the Bulls Club or Learn More 

Click Here for:   USF Bulls Old #8 Fight Song     

Dave Tipton- Go Bulls!!!

Have information available. Deals fall apart when the buyer has unanswered questions. Work with the seller to have key information available, including cost of utilities and taxes, neighborhood liens and covenants, and an evaluation of the schools.

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