Monthly Archives: August 2009

Real Estate 101: You Always Have a Right to be Represented

Today’s Monday, and that usually means that I’m going to say something about Real Estate.  Today’s post is a little bit of advice about purchasing a condominium in a newly constructed condo building.  My wife and I have some friends … Continue reading

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Night Vision

This is a view of the St. Petersburg skyline from the observation area on the roof of the Pier.  The photograph was taken just as darkness was descending, so you can see the last light of day along with streetlights … Continue reading

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Hot Dog!

Some of St. Petersburg’s public swimming pools shut down at the end of the summer, after school begins, and don’t reopen until next year.  One very fun longstanding tradition in St. Petersburg is to have a leash-free, no holds barred … Continue reading

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St. Petersburg High School at Mirror Lake

It’s Friday and today I’ll wrap up my Back To School theme, where I’ve been showing you some of our great St. Petersburg schools and their buildings.  Yesterday, I wrote about St. Petersburg High School and showed you a quick glimpse of its beauty.  … Continue reading

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Million Dollar High School

Continuing with my Back to School theme this week, today’s post is on St. Petersburg High School.  You may have noticed that the headline of the post refers to the ‘Million Dollar High School’.  That’s exactly how this new St. Petersburg … Continue reading

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Mount Vernon Elementary School

This week is back to school week for students attending public schools in St. Petersburg.  Yesterday, I posted about one of St. Petersburg’s newest elementary schools, John M. Sexton Elementary.  Today, I’m going to go to the other end of … Continue reading

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It’s Back To School Time!

Some kids love it, some dread it.  Hmmm, maybe I could say the same about the teachers! Whatever they think about it, it’s real – this week, it’s back to school for those attending public schools in St. Petersburg.  So, … Continue reading

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July Condominium Sales Statistics for Pinellas

Monday is my day for writing posts related directly to Real Estate.  Last Monday, if you were around to read it, I posted some statistical information about single family home listings and sales.  July statistics had just been released and the … Continue reading

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Carillon Tower Standing Tall in Office Park

This 150 foot tall concrete and granite bell tower is the focal point for the upscale Carillon Office Park in north St. Petersburg.  The Carillon Tower is visible from much of the office park, overlooking boardwalks, lakes, and a large area … Continue reading

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Crislip Arcade Area Soon To Be Artist Colony

On Central Avenue in St. Petersburg, the shops on the north side of Central Avenue between 6th Street and 7th Street have been a dead zone since 2006.  All of the property had been purchased by a developer who had … Continue reading

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