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Big Sun Homes 02/08/14
Official Real Estate Guide for Ocala/Marion County Florida, Feb. 8th
FEBRUARY 8, 2014 INSIDE Candice Tells All ..........................................4 Ask Wendy ..................................................4 Sikorski's Attic ............................................5 Home Maintenance ....................................5 Deed Transfers............................................6 ClassiďŹ eds .................................................10 Plumbing...................................................13 Style at Home ...........................................13 Hot Property .............................................14 ocala.com/homes BigSun Homes F E AT UR E D H O M E S REAL ESTATE GUIDE O SUN E OUS 3) H TO N 1 ( PE . 9 . FE B Bent Tree 5519 SW 83 Street, Ocala, FL Welcoming 4/3/2 + Office-Den home featuring an open and spacious floor plan. Living room, Dining room, Kitchen with breakfast nook all open to each other with triple glass slider doors to the landscaped screen enclosed lanai with waterfall and koi pond. The private master bedroom with tray ceiling and bath has a step in tiled shower, double marble sink vanity, garden tub and two walk-in closets. Additional features include 3 guest bedrooms and 2 baths, laundry room equipped with washer/dryer, storage cabinets and utility sink. Private and landscaped backyard. This is an amazing home at a very affordable price! Very clean. No pets or smoke. ASKING $219,900 MLS#400297 JULIA MCPHERSON 352-895-0722 or email firstname.lastname@example.com Idylweir Park 1006 SE 10th Street, Ocala, FL Updated and charming! In the heart of Ocala, by a pocket park w/tennis court. Location is just the beginning. The home has been totally redone and expanded. Three bedrooms and 3 baths! Family room, really could be a guest suite, as it has two nice areas. Vaulted ceiling for big feeling in the kitchen & Great room. Lots of wood & tile flooring. Cozy, yet plenty of room. Back yard has lovely brick, beautiful landscaping, and a very private hot tub. Designer metal fence defines this entertainment area. Great shed w/lean to, and room for some toys. $219,000. ML#402230. For more details call Trish Kilgore 352843-4147 or Email: firstname.lastname@example.com SUMMERTON SOUTH 5025 SE 40 St Ocala, FL Triple-split plan home on cul-de-sac boasts 4/3/2 on .66 acre lot, formal foyer, great room w/vault ceilings & living & dining areas, kitchen layout w/ center island, wood cabinets & 2 pass-thru bars, dining area w/French doors to screened porch, large family room w/tray ceiling, master suite w/ porch access, dbl walk-in closets, & BA w/dual vanity w/seating, large tile/glass shower, & soak tub, 2 guest BRs, full guest BA w/tile tub combo, 4th BR & full-BA, irrigation system, gated community. $289,900 MLS #402551 Cathy Robinson 352-812-3137 or Summer Robinson 352-427-7333 R E A L T Y 2 H | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2014 BIG SUN HOMES OCALA STAR-BANNER | www.ocala.com 2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU 115 NE Eighth Ave Ocala, Florida 352-351-0011 ING E NEW 416 Teague Trail Lady Lake, Florida 352-674-0028 www.robertsflorida.com email@example.com NEW LIST NEW PRIC LIST ING GOLDEN OCALA GEM Exquisite 4 Bedroom 3½ Bath custom home on 8th fairway. French doors to spa & summer kitchen. Master suite w/ sitting area, his & hers closets, and dressing room. $874,900. ML#396992 Also available fully furnished. In SE on cul-de-sac. Large living & Dining room w/ wood floors. Kitchen with all class E granite countertops, SS Appliances, opening to great room w/ fireplace. Triple Split BR plan. Summer kitchen w/ built-in gas fireplace. New roof in 2012. Beautiful!!! $299,000. ML#402868 GORGEOUS 4/3 WITH POOL HISTORIC SE FIFTH STREET Marny Donnelly 352-804-2464 IST WL ING Totally renovated inside & beautiful 5/4.5 in Ocala's his- with carport, screen porch. 2 full baths, close toric area. Winding staircase, gorgeous crown molding, to 2 championship golf courses, Walmart, Bus route, and other shopping and 3,700+SF, wood floors, basement, pool, services. Nice and clean, some upbeautiful landscaping, 479 SF 1/1 guest dates. close to swimming pool area. cottage, LR, DR, lg kitchen, FR, .57 acre. Won't last at this price. $42,500 $699,000. ML#353255 ML#402170 Large 2/2 downstairs unit; this is an end unit In Silver Meadows – 4 bedrooms 2.5 baths plus mother-in-law studio suite with full bath. Swing & rock on your front porch + back patio with stone pavers, great for cook outs. Wonderful floor plan! $249,900. ML#393536 GOOD BUY! BEAUTIFUL TWO STORY HOME Suzanne Thomas 352-207-7095 Sylvia P. Leitner 352-843-8265 Sharlene Fambrough 352-875-6455 LAK E FR Melissa Brackett 352-812-3079 ONT NE Are You Considering A Career Change? Our Company Offers Licensing classes with personal tutoring. Continuous, individualized free training. For more details Email or Call Carolyn K. Roberts Broker/Owner email@example.com or 352-351-0011 Build your dream home on a full acre in this very private, very convenient in-town gated neighborhood. This is a culde-sac property in a beautiful area of fine homes located in the heart of Ocala. $139,000. ML#402687. ONE ACRE LOT IN BEAUTIFUL, CONVENIENT SOUTH POINT Beautiful 5br/3.5bath home complete with 100 ft of white sandy beach in a gated community. Living rm w/wood burning fpl, bamboo flooring, large dining rm. Open kitchen w/granite counters, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, generous pantry & breakfast area overlooking lake. A must see! $644,000. ML#382526. STUNNING VIEW OF LAKE WEIR! Judy Webb 352-875-6930 Sarah Roberts 352-789-3983 TRADITIONAL 2-STORY 5 bedroom 5.5 bath on 10+ acres. Beautiful & mature grounds afford a lovely setting for this spacious & custom home built on an engineered slab. High ceilings, grand foyer and custom kitchen opens to one of the large living areas. Enjoy peaceful views of covered patios, pool area and property. Grand master suite downstairs and upstairs sitting area with built-ins lead to 3 bedroom 2 full bath. Wonderful floor plan for entertaining. Pristinely maintained & shows pride of ownership. Multi-purpose barn has full bath. You will recognize the quality and will not want to miss this opportunity! $1,390,000. ML#402877. On manicured 5.13 +/- acres. Brick 1.25 story home offers 4,000 + sq ft 4/3/3 . Marble floors in main living areas. Master & bath w/garden tub and separate shower. LR fireplace is marble and mirrored to the ceiling. upstairs bonus room that has many uses. Kitchen has island with sink and breakfast nook. Separate dining room. Ceiling fans throughout. Large Florida rm. Plenty of Space and close to town! $589,000. ML#391606. EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION! 352-351-0011 352-351-0011 BEAUTIFUL 3/2 SPLIT PLAN HOME ON 3.38 ACRES Living rm w/fireplace opens to screened rooms on either side, which opens to the pool. Large master with spacious master bath & walk-in closet opens to screened room/pool/living room. Kitchen w/skylights & pass-thru/see thru to the living area. Vaulted ceilings, ceiling fans, tile and carpet throughout. $210,000. ML#400616. 352-351-0011 R R E C O M M E R C I A L D I V I S I O N Rendering PRIME PHYSICIAN OFFICE! Seller willing to negotiate renovations.Very clean and organized medical office located on 1st Ave. on .52 acres. This property could have many other purposes currently used as medical office finished upstairs storage space. Great space to start a new business in Ocala! Close to downtown very centralized location. $309,000. ML#384692. 352-351-0011 Located 4 blocks from courthouse & 5 blocks from downtown square. 12,797 SF CB main bldg includes air-conditioned showroom. Several outbldgs, offering multiple uses. Zoning is B-3C. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report dated 12/03 available. $299,000. ML#343484. MULTI-BLDG FACILITY ON 2.45 AC FOR LEASE 1602 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD, OCALA, FL 34471 Prime Location on SS Blvd./SR 40 Frontage. Build to your specification. More information available call us today! 352-843-3459 352-351-0011 www.ocala.com | OCALA STAR-BANNER BIG SUN HOMES SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2014 | 3 H 2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU 115 NE Eighth Ave Ocala, Florida 352-351-0011 416 Teague Trail Lady Lake, Florida 352-674-0028 www.robertsflorida.com email@example.com NEW REN TAL With river access--a wonderful setting for this lovely 4 bedroom 3 bath pool home with waterfall and jacuzzi; high ceilings, 8-ft. doors throughout; kitchen with wood cabinets and granite counters; stainless appliances; two offices; walk-in vault, 3-car garage--an extremely well built, beautiful home. $549,000. ML#396196 10 PRIVATE ACRES ADD PREVIEW TO YOUR THINGS TO DO LIST Very comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with Beautiful 3/3.5 offers the very best of living, from the ceramic great floor plan. Living room, formal dining, eat- tile to the hardwood floors, granite countertops & custom cabinetry. Game room overlooks enclosed in kitchen, plus lovely lanai. Nicely salt pool w/elaborate summer kitchen. landscaped. Corner lot. Don't miss Private office w/slate flooring and built-ins. this one @ $124,900. ML#397437 A Must See Property! $475,000 ML#389342 MOVE INTO YOUR DREAM HOME! Located in The Marquesas. Liv rm, great rm kitchen, dining area, great room, inside laundry, open to kit, din area, laundry rm, large walk-in closet in mstr bdrm plus nice dbl garage, screened heated covered patio. VERY CONVENIENT pool w/walled lanai for privacy to I-75 for Gainesville or Ocala! Call & covered eating area. Nice today for details - $1300/month. kit w/granite & wood cabinets. ML#402631 $255,000. ML#390485 3/2 FURNISHED RELAXING LIFESTYLE 3/2 W/POOL Split bedroom home in NW w/ 2 car garage. Eat-in Mary Lou Jordan 352-804-1856 Kathleen N Smith 352-816-3098 Mary Beth Elliott 352-895-1312 Carolyn Smith 352-843-6395 Melissa Brackett 352-812-3079 C O U N T R Y C L U B O F O C A L A Well-kept Open and spacious 2/2 with bonus room that could be 3rd bedroom or other uses. Complete with Over 2,000 sq ft under heat & air. FR, DR, enclosed lanai. Open kitchen & all appliances stay including W/D. Fully furnished and negotiable. Don't miss this wonderful home. Priced to sell! $92,800. ML#384711. MOVE IN READY! Robert Turner 352-895-5817 This Gorgeous And Immaculate 3/2 Is Ready For You Gorgeous 1.3 acre golf course property. 4,100+ To Move Into, Just Bring Your Toothbrush! Custom SF w/superb dnstairs master suite, LR, FR, formal Aspen Model Has Upgraded White Cabinets, ApWARM, INVITING AND BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED pliances, Enclosed Lanai, Newer 4/3/2, triple split on 1.34+/- acres in desirable Country Club Of Ocala. Open floor plan for & casual dining, den, top-notch Cherry kitchen, A/C And Much More! Golf Cart And comfortable living and entertaining. Planter shelves, tile, hardwood flrs, and cathedral beam huge walk-in pantry & butler's pantry. Stunning Furnishings Negotiable. $189,900. open staircase, exceptional pool & lanai, den, ceilings. Large master suite with gorgeous master bath. Enjoy the views from the screen enMl#402247 crown & dentil molding. $724,000. ML#399284 closed patio & pool that overlooks the fairway of the 2nd hole. $449,000. ML#402522. EXQUISITE 4/5.5 BRICK POOL HOME SPRUCE CREEK GOLF COURSE 352-351-0011 352-351-0011 LAUREN SPECHT 352-484-6046 IMMACULATE & WELL MAINTAINED 3/2 split plan. Kitchen w/granite counters, cabinet space & gas range. Solar tubes w/ built-in lighting in several rooms. Lanai is 720+/- sq.ft, has pet proof screening, ceiling fans and slate floor. French doors to dining rm & master suite. Back yard fully enclosed with shadow box fencing & sprinkler system and landscaped. Home has 2 solar power attic exhaust fans and gutters w/leaf screens. $159,000. ML#400548. Come see this spacious and lovely 4/2 home w/ screened lanai. Family rm w/ fireplace, dining rm and living rm. Kitchen with breakfast nook and inside utility/laundry room. Tile and carpet throughout house. New roof in June 2003 with a 30year warranty on roof and new cedar ridge siding in 2008. Priced to sell! $189,900. ML#388858. GREAT LOCATION IN SW OCALA! BEAUTIFUL 4 BEDROOM 3 BATH 2-car garage home in desirable SE location close to town. Split floor plan; master suite with den/sitting room. Open kitchen to family room with wood burning fireplace. Garage with heat & air can be used as extended living space! Generous space and storage throughout. Remarcited pool in 2012 with new screen & pump! Easy to show! $254,900. ML#389493. 352-351-0011 ROBERTS REAL ESTATE WELCOMES HITS TO MARION COUNTY! RED UCE D 352-351-0011 352-351-0011 4/3 on 10.52 +/- acres w/iron-gated entry. Marble flrs in kitchen, baths & living areas; carpet in bedrms. Crown molding, stepped ceilings. 10' Wood doors, plantation shutters and wet bar. Wood cabinets, granite counters, gas stove & island in kitchen. Baths feature wood cabinets, granite counters, garden tub & walk-in shower in master. Covered entry & lanai. 2011 screened pool. Professional dressage arena w/new surface & mirrors. 6,000+ SF 10-stall barn w/wash stalls, large tack room & office. Round pen & 5 paddocks. Board & wire cross fenced. $1,249,000. ML#384224. ELEGANT EQUINE ESTATE 5/8 mile track, 12-stall training barn, 60 ft walker, 6-stall mare barn w/ apartment + tack/feed. Lrg 3/2 house unfinished remodeling. Pool. Needs work. Future commercial. Now $579,900 ML#390417 FORECLOSURE FARM 47.5 ACRES BEAUTIFUL EQUESTRIAN FACILITY Top-quality location. 64.1 Acre (MOL) treed farm w/12 lush paddocks & automated waterers. Three homes incl. 4/2.5 4,045 SF main house w/pool. Hay barn, 3 horse barns: 10-stall w/wash rack, feed rm, office & full bath; 8-stall shed-row w/feed rm; 7-stall w/feed rm, office, W& D, tack rm. 60-ft & 50-ft round pens, miles of riding lanes, 3-board fencing, security gated Close to FL Horse park in shady road area. $1,249,000. ML#379173. 352-351-0011 Gina Staton 352-812-4851 352-351-0011 4 H | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2014 CANDICE TELLS ALL BIG SUN HOMES OCALA STAR-BANNER | www.ocala.com ASK WENDY Prune prudently, and don't commit 'crape murder'! of a small tree, and I am not sure if I need to prune it or not. In North Central Florida, we usually prune crape myrtle (if needed) in January or February, so you still have time to prune your tree. If the tree is small, you may not need to prune at all. Generally, we prune to maintain the size and shape as well as to increase flowering. Crape myrtle produce flowers on the new growth, so a latewinter pruning for them is fine. When you prune this month, evaluate the shape of the tree: Do you want a multi-trunk tree or a single-trunk tree? Since your tree is small, you can easily correct any problems with the shape or the growth habit of the tree. If you want a multi-trunked specimen, select the three or four strongest trunks and prune the smaller side suckers down to the ground. This will provide more vigor to the primary trunks. Do not over-prune the top of the tree or commit "crape murder." Everybody has seen it too late to prune my Q:Is crape myrtle tree? It is sort A: PHOTOS BY MCLATCHY-TRIBUNE WENDY WILBER This upgraded bedroom retreat now features a king-size bed, an accent wall featuring a three-piece triptych photo of the Brooklyn Bridge, an ethanol fireplace and an open-concept dressing room with an island. 'SUITE' RETREAT Bedroom now has a functional yet luxurious design S ue and Shouvik are a busy young couple with full-time jobs, a 2-year-old son, and a newborn baby. Life is hectic, and these two need a place to escape the daily hustle and bustle. But, although their master bedroom is huge, they struggle with trying to lay out their furniture in this oddly-shaped room. Sue is a shopaholic and Shouvik is a hoarder, so the walk-in closet is bursting at the seams with clothing, shoes and accessories. To compensate, they've added various cabinets throughout the space to address the lack of storage. They're desperate for a design that is functional yet luxurious, pulling together all of the room's elements into one designer look. At the end of the day, Sue and Shouvik are looking for an adult retreat that is reminiscent of a boutique hotel suite. To begin, we upgraded their queen bed to a king-sized bed, perfect for family time on Sunday mornings. We reposi- CANDICE OLSON tioned the bed to another wall. The ebony fabric makes the wall recede, and a three-piece triptych photo of the Brooklyn Bridge at night is attached to hidden brackets, making it appear to "float" against the gauzy backdrop. The most eye-catching piece in this master bedroom makeover is a unique ethanol fireplace, encased in a white dresser that is opposite the foot of the bed. The clean-burning ethanol flames add romance and warmth to this bedroom retreat, with the added bonus of more attached storage. Part of the problem with Sue and Shouvik's old bedroom was a lack of storage. To fix this, I decided to create an open-concept dressing room with an island to hold jewelry, socks, ties and laundry hampers. The custom marbletopped island is the hardest-working WILBER on Page 6H CANDICE on Page 13H The new, larger bed was flanked with mirrored panels lit up by modern wall sconces. A custom-made headboard covered with a rich, silvery patterned fabric contrasts sharply with the far wall, which was painted black and draped in dark, wall-to-wall sheers. COURTESY OF WENDY WILBER Generally, we prune to maintain the crape myrtle's size and shape, as well as to increase flowering. www.ocala.com | OCALA STAR-BANNER SIKORSKI'S ATTIC BIG SUN HOMES SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2014 | 5 H Hamlet's Elsinore castle likely painted by Amos Sewell steer me in the right direction. It was left to my wife by her grandmother's estate, The Hays Estate in New Hampshire. I understand this is a state museum now. I was a professional actor for 40 years, and this picture depicts Hamlet's Castle at Elsinore, Denmark. So, it is priceless to me, naturally. I have been told it is a Flemish painting. It was purchased, according to pencil writing on the back, in 1901, in a European town which is unreadable to me. It looks to be, maybe, Danish or Swedish. The only allusion to identity of the artist are the initials "A.S." in the lower, left corner in the front. It seems to have been painted on some kind of thin pressboard. So, I am really unsure if it is very old or not. It looks like it could use a cleaning and frame repair work. Since it was from a museum hope you can help me with Q:Ithis painting's heritage, or it. Its dimensions are 10 inches wide, 8 deep and 3 inches high. the late 1800s Inside is a Waltham watch, a that have beautiful coral-and-pearl carpet-like brooch, a hatpin, an Art Deco fabric on the bracelet and a miniature basket seats. I and a monkey carved out of PHOTOS COURTESY OF cannot find peach pits. I would love to know JOHN SIKORSKI anything like how old it is. — C.B., Internet I was wondering if you could them on eBay estate, I assume it must have I think your jewelry box was or in Google give me an appraisal for this some significance. If you can made in America, likely images. I am compact. The bottom is stamped help in any way for me to b between World War I and just wonder"German Silver Germany." It is ascertain its date and origin, I W World War II. Potential ing how I might sell about 3 inches in diameter and 1 would be very grateful. dollar value is less than them. — B.DeF., Internet inch tall. The mirror is gone and $50. — P.S., Internet It is possible your painting the hinge works fine. Your folding The individual items in was done by Amos Sewell, — K., Internet chairs are likely the box are all of specific Ladies' compacts are 1901-1983, a Connecticut artist. 100-or-so-years-old. collector interest. The potential a specific category of He produced a wide They were manufacWithout photos, I will not value of the co collecting. You have a variety of landscape say anything more. jewelry box is pretty compact with a tured in large and genre, depictions quantities. There is less than $50. basket of flowers of life circumstance, John Sikorski is an no specific collector depicted on the lid. paintings and Ocala antiques dealer. He hosts interest. Potential dollar value is The words "German illustrations. Open a call-in radio show, "Sikorski's catch-as-catch-can. Silver" on the the back of the Attic,'' on WUFT-FM (89.1 FM). ■■■ compact indicate it is picture and see if It can be heard each Saturday These pictures are of an s n nickel alloy, not having there are any notations from noon to 1 p.m. Send your antique jewelry box I m an silver content, as any about the artist. If I am questions to Sikorski's Attic, c/o inherited from a great-aunt in Ladies' some often think. correct, your picture The Ocala Star-Banner, 2121 SW 1975. She was born in the 1890s compacts Potential dollar value is would be valued for less 19th Ave. Road, Ocala, FL 34471in Chicopee, Mass., and, unforare a specifi c less than $50. than $500. 7752, or email absantique@aol. tunately, I do not know the category of ■■■ ■■■ background of how she obtained com. collecting. This painting depicts Hamlet's castle in Elsinore, Denmark. have four folding chairs Q:Imade in Q: A: JOHN SIKORSKI A: A: A: Q: HOME MAINTENANCE Recent cold weather prompts an explanation of how heat pumps work McClatchy-Tribune D ue to the recent cold, polar vortex weather, I have received several questions concerning heat pumps. It seems the readers' homes are cooler than normal, and the outside unit of the heat pump/air conditioner runs continuously. The basic question is why is the house is so cold, and is there anything they can do about it? A heat pump is similar to an air conditioner, but runs in reverse in the winter. In the summer, the outside condensing coil releases heat that was absorbed at the interior evaporative coil. In the winter there is a reversing valve incorporated into the outside unit that reverses the flow of the refrigerant allowing latent heat to be brought in from the outside air. When the outside temperature falls below about 20 degrees, the heat pump is less efficient, and when it's really cold outside there is almost no latent heat for the heat pump to use. This is when you'll have to manually DWIGHT BARNETT turn the furnace on. Homes with a heat pump will have a backup system to heat the home with either electricity or fossil fuels. When the home's thermostat is set to heat and the heat pump is running in extremely cold weather, you are wasting the energy it takes to run the heat pump. It will not heat the home in extremely cold weather. The thermostat should have a switch for "Heat." The same switch can be adjusted to "Supplemental," "Emergency" or "Auxiliary" heat. Manufacturers have different wording on the thermostats, but the purpose is to eliminate the heat pump and to turn the furnace on. If the outside unit is not equipped with an outside thermostat that automatically turns the heat pump "off" and the furnace to "on," then you will have to switch the furnace on manually every time there is extremely cold weather. With an electric furnace there are electrical heating strips or coils that can burn in two, and sequencers that can fail to allow each heating element to come on in sequence. If switching the thermostat to emergency heat does not work, call a licensed HVAC (heating venting air conditioning) contractor to service the units. You should be able to see the flames of a working fossil-fueled furnace. When any furnace begins to heat after sitting all summer, there will be an odor as the accumulated dust burns off the heating elements. After a few minutes the odors should dissipate. Write to Dwight Barnett at C. Dwight Barnett, Evansville Courier & Press, P.O. Box 286, Evansville, IN 47702, or email him at firstname.lastname@example.com. 6 H | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2014 BIG SUN HOMES OCALA STAR-BANNER | www.ocala.com COURTESY OF WENDY WILBER Give crepe myrtles a gentle pruning by only pruning back the branch to a point that is about as wide as your thumb, or a 1-inch diameter. WILBER: Crabgrass doesn't start sprouting until the summer Continued from 4H this practice where overzealous pruners cut them way back. This destroys the beautiful cascading form that the crape myrtle tree is known for. Removing more than one-third of the plant at any given pruning is stressful for the tree. Instead, give a gentle pruning by only pruning back the branch to a point that is about as wide as your thumb, or a 1-inch diameter. This encourages healthy growth and more blooms for the late spring. For more information about crape myrtles and pruning them, visit the University of Florida/IFAS Extension website at www.solutionsforyourlife. com. I know it is time to treat the trouble spots in my St. Augustine lawn for crabgrass. While I was out shopping for a weed killer, I noticed a product that was made of cinnamon bark that said it would kill crabgrass. Do you think it will work? February is the month to apply a pre-emergence weed killer for crabgrass. Crabgrass is an annual weed that doesn't start sprouting until the summer. So, if you had a crabgrass ■■■ Q: A: problem last year, treat with a pre-emergent herbicide in February to prevent the germination of the seeds. Quick reviews of the cinnamon-bark product lead me to believe it is used on green and growing crabgrass, and doesn't have any preemergent effect on the seeds. The product information states that with a couple applications, it will get rid of the crabgrass. An extension agent colleague in South Florida tested the product last year and found that the cinnamon-bark herbicide only burned the top of the crabgrass, and the plant re-sprouted from the roots. I really like the idea of a natural approach for this recurring summer weed, so maybe the formula can be improved. In the meantime, treat your crabgrass trouble spots with an herbicide that contains pendamethalin (Halts crabgrass killer or Pendulum) to keep the crab at bay. Give the Marion County Master Gardener office a call to help with weed issues at 671-8400. Wendy Wilber is an extension agent with UF/IFAS. Email her at wlwilber@ ifas.ufl.edu. Association to Gail Leblanc. Cedar Hills Addition: $115,900. ■ Milde Family Trust to Kent Warranty deed transfers in excess of $60,000 as recorded F. Kreul Trust. Circle Square at the Marion County Clerk of Woods: $73,500. the Circuit Court's office from ■ Adams Homes of Northwest Florida Inc. to Kim Thorne. Jan. 6-10, 2014: Cobblestone North: $187,900. ■ U.S. Bank N.A. Trust to ■ Delaware Federal Protection Gordon Matthew Gillespie. LLC Trust to Tina Yindra. Coral Marion County: $75,000. ■ Diana Jenkins to Sherry Tins- Ridge: $71,000. ley. Marion County: $87,000. ■ John Yorlano to Dorothea A. Auchterlonie 2006 Trust. ■ N & C 7 LLC to Istabrak Coronado Pines: $250,000. Hakki. Marion County: ■ Barbara M. Rasbach Revo$92,000. cable Trust to Todd Bergan. ■ Julia Gail Clemmons KesselCountry Oaks Subdivision: ring to James Porter. Marion $102,000. County: $100,000. ■ Elizabeth Steiner to Timothy ■ Housing & Urban Development to Dustin Kyser. Marion Gilligan. Eastwood Park Estates: $155,000. County: $105,000. ■ Greg Berlin to Walter Rey■ Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Nicole Madden. land. Enclave of Stonecrest: $278,000. Marion County: $115,000. ■ Rudy Williams to Gold Trade ■ Thomas Doher to Dale Market Corp. Fantasy Farm Sauls. Marion County: Estates: $75,000. $136,800. ■ Charles Burton to An■ Edward Bunte to Micanopy dria Cogswell. Finish Line: Amvets Post 19 Inc. Marion $200,000. County: $157,300. ■ David Carpenter to Jose ■ Susan Forbes to Timothy Bello. Florida Highlands: Zobrist. Marion County: $133,000. $220,000. ■ Tony Beaty to Timothy Zack- ■ Michelle C. Morgan ery. Marion County: $225,500. Revocable Trust to Bradley Busch. Gilliam's Subdivision: ■ Frederick Pait to Alfred $180,000. Bronson. Marion County: ■ Deutsche Bank National $287,000. Trust Co. to Kamal Hamed. ■ Lewis Petteway to Keith Golden Meadow Estates: Richard Button. Marion $73,449. County: $319,500. ■ Jonathan Schwartz to Aileen ■ Florida Fruit Co. to Charles Vergara Larumbe. Heath D. Johnson Trust. Marion Brook Hills: $212,000. County: $575,000. ■ Federal Home Loan Mort■ Northside Self Storage gage Corp. to Chad Laroche. LLC to NSC 17 Jacksonville Heritage Hills: $65,000. Road LLC. Marion County: ■ Federal National Mortgage $800,000. Association to Steven Gagne. ■ Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Trust Hidden Lake: $108,900. to Kelley Brigman. Autumn ■ Deutsche Bank National Ridge: $135,000. Trust Co. to Constanza Lopez. ■ Jeanette Varn Saunders Kings Court: $113,000. Living Trust to Leticia Cortez. ■ Branch Banking & Trust Co. Autumn Ridge: $165,000. to Dennis Israel. Kingsland ■ On Top of the World Country Estates, Forest Glenn: Communities Inc. to Frank $110,000. Tarentino. Candler Hills East: ■ Branch Banking & Trust Co. $222,000. to Marie Benjamin. Kingsland ■ Federal National Mortgage DEED TRANSFERS Country Estates, Forest Glenn: $142,500. ■ Cynthia Armstrong to Bruce Nash. Kingswood Acres: $115,000. ■ Robert Hiltabidel to Christiana Trust. Lake & Forest Club: $111,294. ■ Justin McKenzie to Cartus Financial Corp. Lake Diamond Golf & Country Club: $122,000. ■ Cartus Financial Corp. to Jaye MacPherson. Lake Diamond Golf & Country Club: $122,000. ■ HSBC Bank USA N.A. Trust to Michelle Cook. Lake Weir Heights: $105,000. ■ Rethia Lloyd Revocable Living Trust to Ryan Joseph Beamon. Lakeview Hills: $69,000. ■ Adams Homes of Northwest Florida to Valerie Timmons. Magnolia: $233,700. ■ Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Clint Kreienbrink. Magnolia Forest: $90,500. ■ Webb Family Revocable Trust to Antonio Escalera. Majestic Oaks: $130,600. ■ Laura J. Ziegler Trust to Kipp Cipriani. Majestic Oaks: $145,000. ■ Gerald Gerken to Stephen Abrams. Majestic Oaks: $176,000. ■ NationStar Mortgage LLC to Juan Santa Cruz. Marion Oaks: $68,250. ■ Federal National Mortgage Association to J. Lawrence Walsh. Marion Oaks: $79,900. ■ Bank of New York Mellon Trust to Equity Trust Co. Marion Oaks: $82,799. ■ Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Rajini Singh. Marion Oaks: $117,000. ■ Willis Kinard to Skania Garcia. Marion Oaks: $125,000. ■ Expert American Homes LLC to David Cunningham. North Valley of Stonecrest: $176,500. ■ Byron Stritch to Donna Pappachristou. Oak Run, Golfview: $125,000. ■ Esmond Grosz to Donald E. Lefebvre Trust. Oakhurst: $87,000. ■ Raymond Neeley to Therese Steele. Ocala Palms: $86,500. ■ Donnalee Reighard to Kayjay Properties LLC. Ocala Palms: $135,000. ■ Mary Hendrickson to Benjamin Charles Russell Trust. On Top of the World: $127,500. ■ Stephen Heffner to John O'Reilly. On Top of the World, Central: $60,000. ■ Robert Eisele to Dianne Stevens. Palm Cay: $65,000. ■ Federal National Mortgage Association to Richard Carlson. Pleasant Hills: $63,000. ■ Adams Homes of Northwest Florida to Gerardo Brodsky. Preserve at Heath Brook: $177,100. ■ Adams Homes of Northwest Florida to Sandip Chandubhai Patel. Preserve at Heath Brook: $255,450. ■ Angelo Evangelon to Richard Sumner. Quail Meadow: $80,000. ■ Intellex Corp. to Lex International Law Firm PA. Rainbow Lake Estates: $66,066. ■ Robbin Rose to Michael Graves. Rainbow Park: $107,000. ■ Daniel Steele to Daniel Steele. Rainbow Springs Country Club Estates: $67,500. ■ Linda Caldwell to Larry Branum. Shady Wood: $187,000. ■ Raymond Raines to Patricia Cook. Silver Springs Estates: $175,000. ■ Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co. N.A. Trust to Jyotee Singh. Silver Springs Shores: $61,299. ■ U.S. Bank N.A. Trust to Four K Investments LLC. Silver Springs Shores: $62,999. ■ Federal National Mortgage Association to Housing & Urban Development. Silver Springs Shores: $69,900. ■ Howard Fulton to Marion County School Board. Silver Springs Shores: $75,000. DEED TRANSFERS on Page 7H www.ocala.com | OCALA STAR-BANNER BIG SUN HOMES SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2014 | 7 H DEED TRANSFERS Continued from 6H ■ Federal Home Loan Mort- gage Corp. to Fabian Dinkins Construction Inc. Silver Springs Shores: $78,000. ■ Andrea Garcia to David Anderson. Silver Springs Shores: $81,000. ■ Worldwide Alliance LLC to Mark Cole. Silver Springs Shores: $92,000. ■ Federal National Mortgage Association to Martin Jaundoo. Silver Springs Shores: $95,000. ■ Worldwide Alliance LLC to Valerie Wells. Silver Springs Shores: $96,000. ■ Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Neighborhood Housing & Development Corp. Silver Springs Shores: $104,000. ■ Beatrice Meyvis to Lesly Rodriguez. Silver Springs Shores: $108,000. ■ Bernardo Davila to Felix Alvarez Ortiz. Silver Springs Shores: $113,000. ■ Federal National Mortgage Association to Lukewayne Yapp. Silver Springs Shores: $119,000. ■ Ronald Wells to Manuel Fuentes. Silver Springs Shores: $145,000. ■ Loretta Farrell to David Triplett. Southern Ridge at Stonecrest: $146,500. ■ Raymond Gadd to Richard Brooks. Spruce Creek Country Club, Firethorne: $129,900. ■ Bryant Reader to Janice Edwards. Spruce Creek Country Club, Tamarron: $136,000. ■ Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Robert Brown. Spruce Creek Country Club, Torrey Pines: $122,000. ■ Roger Degen to Sherri Wais. Spruce Creek South: $80,000. ■ John Brady to Tamara Lynn Hopper. Spruce Creek South: $93,000. ■ Henry Lancaster to Thomas Ginger. Spruce Creek South: $127,000. ■ Dale Lotenero to Lorraine Wyrostek. Stone Creek, Sebastian: $185,500. ■ Lee Family Trust to Richard Roscioli. Villages of Marion: $198,900. ■ Thomas Dannaher to James Smith. Villages of Marion: $222,000. ■ Joanne Smith to Doyle Wright. Villages of Marion, Villas of Chadwick: $174,000. ■ Bernard F. & Ruth A. Mahaney Living Trust to David Allen. Villages of Marion, Villas of Sherwood: $144,000. ■ WF FD Master Lease I LLC to Family Discount Portfolio II DST. Westwood Park II: $1,604,800. ■ Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Perfect Deed Homes LLC. Willow Oaks: $80,300. ■ Timothy Gilligan to Jon Heaney. Wineberry: $127,400. ■ Fischer Annetta to Angel Cintron. Wonderland Subdivision: $85,000. Monday, February 10th 12pm - 4:30 PM Lunch at 12:30 PM RSVP Today Independent Retirement Community • View Our New Models • Meet our New Managers • Call to set up a no obligation tour! ANTIQUE MALL 6/10 of a mile South of Belleview on Hwy. 301 Mossy Oaks 1661 SE 31st St., Ocala, FL 34471 | (352) 671-1700 352-307-0090 Check out our albums on Facebook Open Mon-Sat 10:30 am - 5:00 pm We Refinish Furniture HomesoftheWeek 10 ACRE HORSE FARM W/ 1200 ON LAKE BRYANT Bring your horses & boats. Elevated property, 4 board fenced paddocks, palms, sand beach, hay and tack bldg, RV hook up & iron gate entrance. New 9' ceiling custom manufactured 3/2 home with crown molding, fireplace, huge island kitchen, stainless appliances, living, family and dining room. Garden tub master suite looks out on lake as kitchen, dining, living and huge wood deck does for beautiful views of lake, sunsets and wildlife. MLS # 396594 $520,000 Randy Alvord 2014 PRESIDENT OCALA/MARION COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Ocala Star Banner 8 February 2014 First of all I wanted to start out by saying I apologize for not writing anything last week and boring with you some state real estate statistics. Though they are informative they are not exciting reading, not saying I am of course, but anything I write is hopefully better than a graph. The reason for my miss was that my father was placed in Hospice care last Monday and finished his physical life of 91 years on Friday January 31st. Of course we should all be blessed for what we have and I can certainly say my family has been blessed over the years. My parents have been married for 66 years and have always provided my brother, sister and I with a wonderful home life. They were small business owners and were always looking forward instead of backwards and were smart enough to learn from both their mistakes and successes. I was reminded a few weeks ago at a meeting that the first five words of the Preamble of the Realtor Code of Ethics is "Under all is the land" and though my father may have not have said those exact words he did say too many times to count "buy property because they are not making any more of it and it will always be more valuable than a piece of paper." My parents for as long as I can remember always bought homes, land and commercial properties. They would fix the homes up and sell them and usually even hold the mortgage in most cases when the families credit was not up to bank standards because they felt having a home was key to a families success . They believed in the power of investing in real estate, providing a good home to raise a family and planning for the future. I have memories enough to last ten lifetimes and most of them were made at home but under all of those memories is the land. Just for dad this week I am changing our 2014 Motto to "Life is great for those who make it great" and dad always did… Mark Daconta, GRI email@example.com (352) 425-8416 Realtor Beautiful National Forest Living, .81 Acre 2139 living sq.ft. 3/2 + 2 Car Detatched Garage on .81 Acre, Custom Built in 2003 in Lake & Forest Club (ask about 2nd CB residence also available with 1.63 total acreage). MLS #393831 $169,000 Mark Daconta, GRI email@example.com (352) 425-8416 Realtor Professionally…and then some! Randall Alvord, 2014 President Ocala/Marion County Association of Realtors firstname.lastname@example.com SOME PROVIDED BY NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® WHEN SELLING OR BUYING REAL ESTATE, REMEMBER TO CONTACT A REALTOR® FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. www.OMCAR.com 8| BIG SUN HOMES SATURDAY, FEBR www.ellisonrealty.com OPEN SUNDAY 1-3 OPEN SUNDAY 1-3 OPEN SUNDAY 1-3 OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 OAK RUN 11120 SW 71TERR RD DIR: St Rd 200 to main entrance to Oak Run follow Blvd 110 St back to linkside 71 Terrace road on left house is on the left. Cottage series w/ a large courtyard, overlooks golf course across the street. Maintained 2/2/1. Newer A/C MLS# 400426 $79,900 OAK RUN 7544 SW 113 PL DIR: Hwy 200 to 110th St., main entrance Oak Run follow Blvd., to 78th Terr Rd. on left, Right onto 113th Pl house on right. San Sabastian 2/2/2 w/den. Glass enclosed lanai overlooking private gardens, many amenities. MLS#396144 $164,900 POOL HOME 6968 SW 99 ST DIR: From 200 L on 93 St, R on 74 Ave becoming 99 St. Large traditional home 3/3/2. Upgrades throughout, freshly painted, 15X30 screened in pool overlooking almost 2 acres fenced in back yard. MLS# 401587 $364,500 SPRUCE CREEK PR 11561 SW 140 Lp DIR: SR approx 3 milesWest of CR 484 thru gate. Take first Right to 140th Lp. TL House on left corner. 2/2/2 Family room plus large Florida Room. One of a kind. Roll down screen on garage. Awning over patio. Oversize garage. Move in condition. MLS#402441 $165,000 SPRUCE CREEK PR 14288 SW 112 Cir DIR: SR 200 approx 3 miles West of CR 484 thru gate. Go to end of street. TR and after turn house s on the left. 3/2/2 Popular Aspen model on a fantastic lot on The Preserve. approx 1/4 acre. Brick fireplace (wood burning) in family room, large screened lanai. Has termite bond and water softener. MLS# 402092 $150,000 S 1 v $ o DENNIS WITZGALL 352-615-8731 DENNIS WITZGALL 352-615-8731 FINN JAKOBSEN 352-361-5590 TEAM HALAS 352-229-1220 TEAM HALAS 352-229-1220 J NEW LISTING 3/2 with large garage. Home has vaulted ceilings, ceramic tile and carpet. Galley style kitchen has opening into living area. Large master bedroom with walk in closet and a gorgeous master bath. Covered back deck for privacy MLS#388848 SUMMERFIELD PK $84,900 SUMMERFIELD MDW 3/2/2 over three acres of property, 2 paddocks, greenhouse, and lots of fruit trees.Eatinkitchenhasahugepantry,stainlessappliances,granitecountertops and opens into the family room with a fireplace. inside laundry, Formal dining room and living room that opens into a lanai with an exceptional view of the private backyard and paddocks. Mls#399132 $310,000 OCALA THRBRED Country living at it's finest! This 3/2, over an acre on wooded lot with gorgeous grandaddy oaks located in desirable Ocala Throughbread Acres. Home has many other anemities. MLS #400379 $48,900 OAK TRL EST 3/3/2 Custom built home w/pool. The 5-stall center isle barn will be a joy for your horses. Four stall have dutch doors that open directly to small turn out paddocks, an equipment bay and shavings bay and two wash racks are under roof. Also has a lighted riding arena with great footing and a separate workshop. MLS # 402669 WOODFIELDS $249,900 $479,000 Excellent SE Woodfields Location! This 4/3 updated home has it all! Lg. screened porch, wood cabinets, built-ins in Family room, Lg pantry, and new flooring. The screened-in porch overlooks a 'park-like' setting, close to schools, shopping and hospitals MLS#400217 BARBARA MERRILL 352-816-3248 BARBARA MERRILL 352-816-3248 RHONDA KING 352-875-8780 GONZALEZ TEAM 352-282-7103 PAT ROADERICK 352-207-1519 GREEN ENERGY VACANT ACREAGE ACRG NON SUB $699,000 GATED COMMUNITY 10Acreprivatefarm&selfcontainedsplitflplan,cherrycabinets, 8 ft doors enclosed summer kitchen & fully equipped great guest house. Extremely energy efficient. MLS#396391 VERN UHLINGER 352-895-7050 VERN UHLINGER Beautiful 10 acre parcel at the end of culde-sac. Deed restricted, overlooks countryside & manicured farms. Pristine horse farm neighborhood! Gated. MLS#393433 $400,000 WOODFIELDS 352-895-7050 DONNA LUFFMAN Location, Location! Woodfields 4/2.5 on landscaped corner lot, mature trees spacious formal living with fireplace, dining room, master has connecting dressing area bath, inside utility with half bath. All appliances stay. Home has been freshly painted. MLS#368704 $337,000 HOME NON SUB $259,000 SUGAR HMCK MRTN Custom built home on 4.42 acre mini farm. Home is maintained to perfection. The land has green pastures fenced cross fenced with woven wire and board fencing. The barn has 2 stalls and tack room, home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, formal dining, office large kitchen, withbreakfastroom,beautifulmasterandmasterbath.MLS#384779 Beautiful large open floor plan in area of farms, 3 bedroom 2 bath beautifully maintained property is fenced. 2 out buildings home has plywood floors roof replaced with metal roof in '97, dbl vanity in Master. All bedrooms have walk-in closets. Family Room has gas fireplace. MLS#396139 $79,900 352-843-3087 DONNA LUFFMAN 352-843-3087 DONNA LUFFMAN 352-843-3087 Is 2014 your year to buy or sell your home? I CAN HELP. FORECLOSURE FORECLOSURE FORECLOSURE FORECLOSURE Give me a call today. Pat Roaderick 352-207-1519 ANDY LOVE Cute 2/2 Home with single attached garage. Located on almost 1/2 acre corner lot. Features screen patio, chainlink fence and shed for extra storage. Home has been repaired and move-in ready. New carpet, new vinyl and fresh paint-MLS#401929 WILLIAMS TEAM $49,900 WILLIAMS TEAM $49,900 WILLIAMS TEAM 352-857-0080 ANDY LOVE Ranch style 3/2/2 home with tile and wood laminate flooring, screened-in patio, open kitchen with plenty of cabinet space, ceiling fans. Community close to everything. MLS #401304 Two story with a wonderful stone facade situated on nearly 1.5 acres. Features include covered foyer entry, updated open kitchen and beautiful wood cabinetry, tile backsplash, new appliances, tiled floors and wood burning fireplace in the eat in area. Ceiling fans throughout, fireplace in living room, unique architectural detailings. MLS #390474 $69,900 WILLIAMS TEAM $94,900 Nice country charm, this 3/2 ranch style home sites on a large .48 acre lot. Eat in kitchen with pantry, tile floors and bay window view. Walk in closets and ceiling fans. MLS #401032 352-857-0080 ANDY LOVE 352-857-0080 ANDY LOVE 352-857-0080 RUARY 8, 2014 BIG SUN HOMES | 9 OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 OPEN SATURDAY 1-4 OPEN SUNDAY 1:30-3:30 CAREER CENTER Your Experience Counts Call 352-732-8350 COLDWELL BANKER ELLISON REALTY, INC. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (352) 547-3137 SW Ocala: SW6847 Ocala: Oak Run: (55+ Community): SW 14th St Rd. Beautiful 2/2/2 Marion Oaks: 3 BR/ 1.5 BA, tile throughout, with office, move-in ready, Coventry model. Maintained lot with privacy fenced backyard, large screen patio. $650 very nice landscaping, hardwood tiled floors through-out. Home Ocala Waterway: 3/2/2&plus formal living, over is in beautiful Oak Run Community. patio, Championship 18 yard, hole golf 2000 living sq 55+ ft, screened fenced course, six swimming pools, spas,service two community centers, tennis nice-sized rooms, lawn included, great courts, shuffle board, billiards, library, two fitness centers and much schools. $1150 more for the active adult. $975 SE Libra Oaks: 4540 SW 36th Ln,Ocala: Unit A. 2BR/2BA Duplex, tiled floors, Silver Spgs Shores North: 3/2/2 home, except bedrooms. Features Living room, dining beautiful area, open living area, splitvaulted plan,ceiling. cathedral ceilings, lanai, open $650 kitchen, Great location near I-75 & SR-200. inside laundry, Security System, Intercom system. $800 **Multiple homes in the Shores available as Ocala: low asSE $625/month!! Deer PathSprings Estates: Shores 6470 SE 10th St. Wow! This very beautiful 4BR / Silver North: 3/2/2 nice 2.5 Bath homevaulted has it all! ceiling, Maple cabinets, corian counters, an island home, tile floors, excellent w/ flat top range, built condition. in stove & microwave, $850 pocket doors, remote controlled gas fireplace, marble counters in bathrooms with double vanities. Mini bar in one guest NE bedroom. Ocala: Rick Lorick pool with salt Wellingtonwater Station: Open layout, system 2/2/1 and hot home. tub. $1800 cathedral ceiling, great room with fireplace, Dalton Woods: 5005huge SE 44th Cir: Outstanding 3BR, 2BA, 3 Car French doors, all tiled appliances. $850bedrooms, Garage, features cathedral ceilings, floors w/ carpeted Place: 3/2/2. House been formalWoodland dining, office, den, screened in solar heated has concrete pool; half totally remodeled. New tile throughout, granite bath entry from pool. Master BR features his & her walk-in closets, countertops, fireplace. Newer appliances. 2 privacy toilet, double vanity, garden tub and separate shower. Lawn & additional dens that could be bedrooms. Fenced Pool Service Included! back Pets considered on a case by case basis. $1700 yard. $1000 Fairways #7: (55+ Community): 500-B Bahia Cir. Very nice 2BR/2BA upstairs Condo in a 55+ community. Open floor plan NW Ocala: with family Palms: room, dining area, 2 kitchen and inside laundry. Recently Ocala 2 BR/ BA/2-Car garage home. Split BR layout, vaulted fireplace, screen upgraded with berber carpet, paint ceiling, & hardwood floors. Beautiful view patio, eat-in kitchen. of pool area. $550 $875 Quail Meadow: 3/2/2 CBS home, lovely adult community, NE split BR layout, corner lot, Ocala: clubhouse pool. $825 Silver community Meadows: 5536 NE 62nd Ct. and *Pool Home* Outstanding 3BR/2BA with an oversized 2 car garage, features long driveway, 3/4 55+ living: acre lot, tile &Oak hardwood floors with carpeted bedrooms. Spacious Run: 2/2/1 home offered kitchen bath features double vanity, On with Top custom of the cabinets, World:main 2/2/2 +den CBS home, separate garden model, tub & stand up shower. poolopen and Jacuzzi; pool is Sheffield 2006 year Salt built, layout, heated&screenedwithmonthlypoolserviceincluded. beautiful home. $900 Nopetsplease. softener & irrigation system included. $1700 On TopWater of the World: 2/2/1 CBS villa, Philadelphia model, offered furnished, laminate wood floors & tile except BRs. $850 NW Ocala: Pine Run: 2/2/1-car carport home in very nice Ocala Park Estates: 6322 NW 64thTer. 3/2 home with new roof, paint condition, clean andbackyard, neat, utility/storage room. inside and appliances. Fenced cathedral ceilings, shed. $700 $650 Oak Haven: 4288 NW 19th Ct #4. 2BR/1BA apt tiled floors except Pine Run: 2/2 home fully furnished, large screen BR' s , kitchen appliances, updated bath. $475 patio, enclosed Florida room, $695 Successful Real Estate professionals come from all walks of life.Many from backgrounds just like yours.Call Gayle about a SPRUCE CREEK PRESERVE $89,000 SLVR SPGS AC $76,500 ONTOP OFWORLD $149,000 11628 SW 138th Ln. Lovely 2/2/2/ furnished with golf cart, screened 17555 SE 25 Terr DIR: 441 S to Belleview R onto 301 S to Hwy 42 TR to 9802 SW 89 Lp DIR: SR 200 (SW 99 St Rd) to Left on SW 90 St., TR SW career in Real Estate today, and bring your experience with you. vinyl lanai, and open patio in gated golf community. HOA dues $118.00 mo includes sec. gate, basic cable, trash p u, & care & use of facilities. MLS #400246 JOY SUMMERS 352-207-6763 VERNA TURNER SE 25 Ave, TL to stop sign TL onto SE 170 LN,TR @ SE 26 CT, TL at SE 174 PL, TR onto SE 25 Ave. Very well maintained 3/2 mobile home on .91 of an acre. Fully furnished, utility shed and completely fenced. Landscaped with security light and flood lights. MLS#390729 98 Ave., TR SW 89th Lp. Home on right. 2/2/2 will please the most discriminating buyer. Approaching the cut glass front door, with side lights, your guest will feel welcomed. Beautiful wood laminate flooring throughout with tile in the kitchen and baths. MLS#402606 352-427-5118 BOB BLAND 352-286-8822 or Email: email@example.com REDUCED PENDING WESTGATE $474,900 CEDAR HILLS $100,000 MARION OAKS RNC Main home is 3/2 split BR plan solar heated pool home with cath clgs, foyer, Fml DR, Fml LR, Great Room with Stone FP. Den/ library and office that could be 4th BR. Open Kitchen, Enclosed pool with elevated large lanai, Koi pond, 4 stall barn with 4 paddocks. 1/1 Guest House/in-law apt. 4 board fencing. MLS#397843 TOM BARTLETT 352-427-8771 HELEN MCNEILL Pretty as a picture. Just listed in Cedar Hills 3/2 CBS home with 1600 LA in addition to Florida room under H/A. 12x24 det garage/workshop plus attached garage. Gardner's dream! MLS #402561 Incredible price for a beautiful 3/2 home on 3 acres with horse barn. Barn has oversized stalls, Tack Room and separate shed for feed. RV hook up on property. No climb riding arena. A/C blower and compressor were replaced in 2012. MLS #390035 $85,000 STONE CREEK $242,900 Super Hanover model loaded with upgrades. Lanai is enclosed for year round use. Ceiling fans, blinds and all appliances stay. Golf cart garage extra deep for storage. 3 bed 2 bath open floor plan. Beautiful view of country side. MLS# 396522 352-572-2199 THE GERCIE TEAM 352-425-5408 OR 5409 GRADY SMITH 352-274-2840 DISTRESS SALE OCKLAWAHA RIVER $397,500 TANGLEWOODS $129,500 SPORTMAN'S PARADISE!! Canal access to the Ocklawaha River. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2-story home with office/den or guestroom & wrap around porches. cathedral ceilings in living room, large pantry in kitchen Spacious master bedroom with large walk in closet, Large wood burning fireplace with stone front, 2 story barn with separate airconditioned room and covered porches front and back. MLS #395029 Very well maintained, great room with cathedral ceilings, foyer with closet. Split bedroom plan, large master bedroom with large walk in closet, inside laundry with cabinets and laundry tub, florida room and large spacious home. Enclosed porch on back, fenced backyard, dining screened porch, fully fenced, utility shed. MLS #396662 room, breakfast room. MLS #397456 BANK FORECLOSURES Free list with pictures TANGLEWOODS $124,900 Nice neighborhood 3/2/2 F/P gas, wood cabinetry in kitchen, Master has garden tub, separate shower, double vanities, very www.VYRdistressSale.com 352-843-3087 VERN UHLINGER 352-895-7050 DONNA LUFFMAN 352-843-3087 DONNA LUFFMAN 352-843-3087 DONNA LUFFMAN FORECLOSURE 3/2/2 home with covered front foyer entry, open floorplan, eat in kitchen with wood cabinets, updated countertops and pantry. Large master suite and bath. Cover patio in rear, cathedral ceilings, inside laundry and a split bedroom floorplan MLS#402559 WILLIAMS TEAM $103,500 MEADOW WOOD FARM Beautiful 4/4/3 Home on almost 2.5 acres and Huge outbuilding for RVs, Trucks, Boats, etc. Updated Kitchen with Stone Countertops, large screened in porch, contains several sheds and a wonderful space for gardening. Enormous outbuilding has an Electric Door for easy RV access and almost 1,000 sq. ft. of living area. MLS#401976 $395,000 Palm Cay: 2/1/1-car carport. Updated with 55+ living: laminate wood floors, fans, fixtures. Move-in On Top of the World: Multiple homes to choose from both ready! $675 furnished and unfurnished starting at $750/month. Palm Cay: 2/2/2 home furnished, newer a/c, new carpet & paint. Spacious 2-car garage. $750 ** To view pictures and other available rental properties, please visit ****OWNERS - TENANT DEMAND www.marion4rent.com. ** IS HIGH. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR LEASING AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT *** OWNERS - TENANT DEMAND SERVICES. IS HIGH. TAKE CALL 352-547-3137 FOR DETAILS ADVANTAGE OF OUR LEASING AND *** PROPERTY ANDY LOVE 352-857-0080 ERIC HADLEY 352-342-0137 MANAGEMENT SERVICES. CALL 352-547-3137 FOR DETAILS *** 10 H | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2014 BIG SUN HOMES OCALA STAR-BANNER | www.ocala.com Classified North Gate Villas Ocala's Daily Classified Announcements 1000-1999 Legals 0001 EFFICIENCY APARTMENT, ON 35TH ST, FULLY FURNISHED, UTILITIES INCLUDED. $500 PER MONTH. CALL 352-346-8911 Web ID: 14010 1BR Apt. $445/mo - $300 Sec Dep Country setting, close to shopping & golf course No Pets - Call 352-622-7997 Ocala - Great SW location, near SR 200 and I-75, Libra Oaks Subdivision, 2 BR 1 Bath unit with W/D hook up, Central H/A, ceiling fans and back patio, includes trash pick up. Near SR 200 corridor shopping restaurants. $550/month, plus $550 security. Call 352-326-8815 Web ID: 13728 2 BR 2 BA 2 CG IN 55+ COMMUNITY SPRUCE CREEK NORTH. $675/MO + 1 MONTH SEC. CALL 352-237-0388 Web ID: 14861 FURNISHED ROOM. SHARE MY PRIVATE COMFORTABLE HOME. SHORT TERM OR LONG TERM. CALL 352-245-1507 Web ID: 12800 Male SEEKING A ROOM TO RENT between SW 60th Ave. and Hwy 484 off SW 200. Willing to pay up to $350 per month. Call 352-208-8566. Web ID: 13165 Help Wanted 2000-2999 3 BR 2 Baths Near Dunnellon Rainbow Lakes Estates 1,704 SF under roof, 1 car garage, fenced yard, quiet neighborhood. Large screened porch. CHA. Washer/dryer included. No smoking, no pets. Ready for move-in. Located 3 miles from 14 acre park. 1st, last and security required. $750 (352) 489-1411 HARBOR HILLS - 3 BEDROOM 3 BATH 3 CAR GARAGE, 3,000 SQUARE FEET. Large, New, With View, Separate Living, Family Room And Office, Large Covered Lanai, High End Appliances And Cabinetry, Corian Counters, Brick Pavers. Gated Subdivision. $2,000 / Mo. WILL DO RENT TO OWN OR TRADE AND FINANCE. Call 352-753-7539 Web ID: 14065 Real Estate 3000-4999 Service PRIVATE, furnished BR & BA w/screen room & private entrance. Cable, WIFI & utilities included, laundry & cooking privileges, wkly/monthly, 5 mi South of Mall, Shady Road Area. Call 352-509-4550 Web ID: 14125 Private Room, Bath & with own refrigerator. Washer & Dryer, full home privileges, retired gentleman, very quite park, Plenty of parking, Just off Hwy 27, 441 & 484, across the street from Market of Marion. Flat screen TV, internet incl. $425/mo. $100 deposit refundable: except food. Call 352-203-4444. Web ID: 10997 Roommate to share 2 BR 2 BA mobile home with all amenities, $400/mo, $150 deposit, includes laundry, kitchen privileges, cable, internet, plus bonus room. No pets, $40 non refundable background check. Serious applicants need only inquire. Call 352-873-2947 Web ID: 09784 SE Ocala: room for rent with own bath, kitchen & laundry privileges. Includes utilities except phone, completely furnished. Walking distance to bus line & shopping. No smoker. No Pets, 350/mo + 300 Sec Dep. Call 352-694-2378 before 9:00 pm. Avail. NOW! Background check. Web ID: 12888 SW Ocala -. PAY NO RENT in Exchange For Light Housekeeping. Private Room And Bath And Share Of House. In Beautiful Country Club Home In Gated Community. All Country Club Amenities Included. Must Have Good References. Drug free environment. Contact Tom at 352-693-4816 Web ID: 14813 Financial 5000-5999 Directory For all your service needs! Office Building for lease, near courthouse and hospital, 1200SF $750/mo, first, last and deposits. Call 352-454-2411 or 352245-3877 Web ID: 13879 Merchandise 6000-6999 Recreation 7000-7999 Transportation 8000-8999 1, 2 & 3 BR From $595 FREE Internet FREE Wi-Fi Private Patios Playground All A+ Schools Pool, Tennis We Love Pets 24/7 Maint. www.ocala-apts.com 352-732-2254 Web ID: 09220 1&2 Br, QUIET $495-625 White Tile Floors, Newly Remodeled Central A/C, Laundry, Cats ok Purr Historic District, 24 hr. Stores Nearby Call 352-484-0963, See MGR Apt. A 926 SE FT KING ST. OPEN 8AM-8PM Web ID: 13878 1BR 1BA. LARGE Newly remodeled All utilities included. Electric / gas, central heat & air. Laundry privileges Downtown Ocala. Pets allowed. $165 per week & $500 dep. 352-857-4663 Web ID: 13842 2 BR 1 1/2 Baths In SE Ocala 55+ Live Oak Village Condo at the Shores, close to Walmart, 2nd level, looking over lake and golf course, fully furnished, annual preferred; first/last/security; seasonal (3 months minimum) possible; no pets; pool and community room with free WiFi, great association! Email to: firstname.lastname@example.com; monthly rent for annual lease: $635 LOW RATES!! Monthly or Weekly Rates Quiet, tree-lined park 1, 2, or 3 BR. Near 40 and I-75. No credit check! Some Pets Ok Habla Espanol Call 352-732-0186 Web ID: 13880 TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD CALL 352-732-9565 Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm Toll Free: 800-622-5237 Fax: 352-867-4021 OCALA: SHARE NICE POOL HOME! Private BR & Bath. Good neighborhood. Includes laundry, water, septic. Mowing gets discount. Call 352-694-3674 Web ID: 13967 2 BR, 2 BA w/ ceramic tile. Excellent Condition, New carpet and paint, all appliances including W/D, Screen room, large pool, near community center. 7 min from new Wal-Mart and 3 other shopping centers, and 2 golf courses. $595/mo + $500 Security Deposit or FSBO $45,000 w/ $5,000 down. Call 352-687-2383 Classified Deadlines: Monday Publication Tuesday Publication Wednesday Publication Thursday Publication Friday Publication Saturday Publication Sunday Publication Saturday Real Estate Friday 4:30 pm Monday 2:00 pm Tuesday 2:00 pm Wednesday 2:00 pm Thursday 2:00 pm Friday 11:00 am Friday 3:30 pm Thursday 4:00 pm 2 BR 2 Baths In NE Ocala 5 minutes from Downtown, Clean, quiet and very nice building. Reserved parking. Units are in excellent condition and include dishwasher and W/D hook ups. Large patio and hugh walk-in closet. Kitchen has pantry and lots of cabinets. Water included. Central AC. Rent is $600 and security deposit is $600 (352) 208-3315 BEAUTIFUL APARTMENTS GREAT LOCATIONS 1 BR 1 BA $390. NO PETS. SECTION 8 WELCOME. LAW ENFORCEMENT DISCOUNT. CALL 352-266-1515 Web ID: 14609 1 lg Rm furnished w/queen bed, beautiful & clean home, incl. util., Direct TV, internet, fridge, micro, Rent per mo . Off Maricamp Rd. E past Wachovia/Wells Fargo Bank near new Wal-Mart in SSShore. 352-208-6590 / 352-426-0222 Web ID: 09173 Bed Room, fully furn., hardwood floors, mini fridge, everything incl. $380/mo. & $100 dep. Avail. Now! 352-426-7579 Web ID: 13843 Full size room, one block off Baseline Rd., non smoking, $350/month all utilities included. Call 352-553-9944. Web ID: 12658 Fully Furnished Bedroom with Cable TV and use of kitchen, $400. Utilities Included. SE Ocala area. Call Rich 352895-0111 Web ID: 11795 Furnished Room and Private Bath in Pool Home, 7 minutes to I-75, good neighborhood in NE Ocala, $400 per month. Avail. 2-1. Call 352-427-9837. Web ID: 12974 1200 - 4800 Sq. Ft. Zoned B4 Office with A/C. 7048 Midway Terrace, Silver Springs Shores. Move in special. Carpeted Showroom, Restroom, Warehouse with O.H. Door & Walk thru doors. Water & Sewer Included. $600 - $2000 Per Month Negotiable w/ Extended lease. Crystal Park Properties, Inc. Calls only please - 352-207-9859. 2 BR 1 BA Duplex $275 Moves you in! You clean and paint. 706 SW 20th Ave. NO Deposit Across from Dr. N.H. Jones Big Yards, Dogs Negotiable Call 352-572-2331 Web ID: 12237 ocala.monster.com www.ocala.com | OCALA STAR-BANNER BIG SUN HOMES SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2014 | 11 H Selling Your Real Estate? Have you considered all your options? We can sell your real estate at a price acceptable to you in 30 days or less! 3 BR 2 Baths Near Beverly Hills ****OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE**** block/stucco/stone home in Quail Run community near clubhouse with pool, tennis and shuffleboard. 1350 sf. with 2car garage. Corner lot with beautiful oaks and mature bearing orange trees. 96K plus 4K down. 352 603-2202 $100,000 (352) 603-2202 4 BR 3 1/2 Baths In Ocala GOLF COURSE HOME, IN WELL ESTABLISHED N.W. OCALA SUB., -WITH PRIVATE, ATTACHED INLAW/CAREGIVER SUITE on .62 acres in a quiet, low traffic neighborhood. Bright, open floor plan with 3550+ sf of living area. Vaulted clngs, hardwood & tile floors, easy maintenance, low HOA fees, Tankless water heater in master, oversized two car garage, and much more. For information, please call Peggy at RE/MAX AllStars Realty. $315,900 (352) 427-5508 Seller Pays No Commission Over 90% of our transactions sell & close! Luxury Homes, Residential, Condos, Commercial, Industrial, Land, Farms/Ranches, Agricultural One Of The Nation's Trusted Leaders In The Real Estate Auction Industry CALL NOW (352) 519-3130 AmericanHeritageAuctioneers.com 3 BR 2 Baths In SW Ocala Beautiful home in desirable Fore Ranch boasting almost 2,200 sq. ft of living space. Home features three spacious bedrooms and two full baths as well as a bonus den/office. Large eat-in kitchen with living room leading to screened porch make this home truly ideal!! Excellent condition and move-in ready. Beautifully maintained property within walking distance of Club House, pool and athletic field. Won't last!! $149,900 (352) 266-0515 3 BR 2 Baths Near Ocala Lease to own. No credit check or Qualifying, . All you need to do is place a deposit of $3500 towards the option to purchase the home and move in. Call Diane today office (352)694-5138 office (352) 2668155 cell. or visit http://www.ocalahomes.info . Monthly starting at $775 (352) 694-5138 3 BR 2 tiled BR, 2 CG w/ set tub, located in Spruce Creek Preserve, a 55+ gated community with golf course. W/D, family Room, ceilings fans throughout, 1,800 sq ft under air, screened lanai w/ in ground pool, + 1/3 acre, park like setting, irrigation system, low amenity fee $118/mo, many extras & upgrades. Well maintained home in friendly caring community. $145,000. Call 352-291-0531. Web ID: 14810 2 BR 1 Bath In SE Ocala. Newly remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath in Springwood Village. Kitchen has wood cabinets, granite counter-tops, and all new black appliances. Living and bedrooms have wood floors and 6 in trim. There is a tiled screened-in porch off the dining area. Washer and dryer are included. The community has a pool, tennis courts, and clubhouse that are very well maintained. Asking $650/mo first and security ($650) to move in. Will be available to move in by 2/1/14. Please call Kris (352)895-3284 or Crystal (352)208-2588 with any questions or for showings. $650 Settle Estates Quickly at Top Dollar! 3 BR 2 BA, Bright, cheerful, like new, M.H. 12x24 sun porch, screen porch w/ tongue and groove floor, patio area, 1 + acre, w/ tool shed and shed port, convenient to Ocala and Inverness via HWY 200. See this and be delighted. Call Louise Lubranecki 305-491-1051 w/ Parsley R.E. Inc. 352-726-2628 or cell 305-491-1051 or email firstname.lastname@example.com Web ID: 14927 Call Brad or John Campen 352-505-0560 4 BR 3 BA IN SE OCALA, ON 1 ACRE W/ FENCED BACKYARD, FRESH PAINT INSIDE AND OUT & NEW CARPET, FIRE PLACE, $1,100/MO + SECURITY DEPOSIT CALL 321-229-3356 Web ID: 12179 2 BR 2 Baths In Belleview - 10742 SE 50th Ave in Villas of Belleview, a gated community for age 55+. 1,072 sq ft. Safe streets for walking and biking. Community pool and cabana. For more information & photos see, www.zillow.com/homedetails/10742 -SE-50th-Ave-Belleview-FL-34420/ 45895930_zpid/ PRICE DROPPED Feb. 5 to $60,750 (352) 245-6512 Lic. Real Estate Broker 3 BR 2 Baths Near Dunnellon Rainbow Lakes Estates 3 bedroom 2 bath pool home. Move-in ready. Great Neighborhood. Almost 1500 SF of living space. Very quiet area. Newer roof and A/C. 2 car garage. Screened pool needs work. Double lot. Owner finance w/20K down. 21376 Plantation. Mike McGuire, Arthur Kowitz Realty. $89,900 (386) 8714901 2 BR 2 BA 2 CG Ranch, fenced back yard, ceramic tiles in baths, laminate in kitchen, new garage door, professionally landscaped, solar hot water heater, air conditioner, heating unit replaced. Gated Community. Ocala Palms Golf Course. Asking $89,900 Call 352-622-3960. Web ID: 12890 3 BR 2 Baths In SW Ocala Charming, move-in ready home in convenient Southwest location. This home offers three large bedrooms with plenty of closet space and two full baths, a large eat-in kitchen, spacious living room and bonus room for den or office, plus a sunny, breezy screened porch! Home is immaculate and property is meticulously maintained, with just a casual walk to the Club House, pool and athletic field. A Must See!! $149,900 (352) 266-0650 FIXER UPPER, $29K Old Town area, 3BD/2BA Mfg. home, 1,152 SF on 2.5 Acres, $1500 Down, Low Payments - Credit No Problem. More to Choose From Del or Sylvia 866-236-1613 Web ID: 14502 12 H | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2014 BIG SUN HOMES OCALA STAR-BANNER | www.ocala.com 3000 sq. ft. Office / Warehouse Building with fenced yard for lease; $1,250.00 per month. Just off Baseline Rd Ocala 34472. Info call 352-266-9354 Beautiful House plus a second house on 2 acres, zoned B2, water/sewer, on NE 24th St, next to Wal-mart in Silver Springs, FL. Call 352-236-2256 Web ID: 12184 Build your dream home under pristine centuries old live oak trees only minutes from Gainesville and UF. Scenic 20 acre lots in a gated community just south of Archer on 241 priced lower than many lots in town. Wildlife, trails, woods, pasture, some small natural ponds, trails; horses and livestock welcome, sensible deed restrictions. Ken 352-528-2406 shellpondplantation.com Web ID: 11955 UNIQUE WATERFRONT PROPERTY, 2.5 acre lot with 109 feet frontage on Alexander Springs Creek, deep with in the Ocala National Forest, between Paisley and Deland, North of Florida Hwy 42, only 5 miles from St. John's River and 4 miles from Alexander Springs Boil. $100,000. Beautiful location. Call 407-293-2426 Web ID: 11798 From houses to hammocks to horses... 2 BR 2 BA 2 car carport, FL rm., 55+ community, roof over, new A/C, W/D hook-up in shed, lg. LR, lg. kit. w/lots of cabinets, $16,000. Call June 352-6297220 or 239-450-0597. Web ID: 10303 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA in Dogwood Acres - Lot #54, 55+ Community. Double-wide trailer with new siding, windows, slider, AC Unit with heat pump, new duct work and a roof over. Completely furnished with new refrigerator and stove. Also has a washer & dryer. $18,000. If interested please call 718-714-0917 or 352-209-6241 Web ID: 10758 3 BR 2 BA, Great modular home in 55+ park, like new, 2002, 16" granite tile flooring, club and pool, new Paddock Mall, low $20,000's, Call 352-622-1774 EXECUTIVE OFFICE SUITES THE VILLAGES/LADY LAKE Ideal for startup practices, small businesses, single practitioners, and satellite offices, etc. Features include receptionist, conference room, kitchen, desk w/chairs, phones, copier/fax, internet, wi-fi included. No long term commitment or additional cost to tenants. Only all-inclusive office facility in The Villages and the BEST VALUE! JUST SIT DOWN, PLUG IN, GO TO WORK! Conveniently located on CR 466 East of Rolling Acres. Contact Preferred Realty Mgmt Group. (352) 633-1900 www.preferredrmg.com Web ID: 14504 Buy and sell stuff in the Ocala StarBanner and online at ocala.com For Sale By AUCTION 1 BR 1 Bath In Silver Springs '03 Chariot Eagle 310, 12 X 34, 400 sq.ft. in Springs RV Resort. Excellent Condition. Patio awning, window awnings, 2 propane tanks, outdoor storage box. Full size stove, fridge & microwave, queen bed & sofa bed. Near amenities $22,000 (201) 213-3501 THE ARBORS OF OCALA Beautiful 55+ Community 2 BR 2 BA Home Spacious, Quiet Corner Lot Newly Remodeled New carpeting, roof, flooring, updated bathrooms Call 352-867-0059 2251 NE 19th Ave. $19,950 Web ID: 13284 4,150 SF Bldg on 1.5 acres Zoned B-2, High Visibility, Many Uses, Includes 1,500 SF Home, Owner Retiring Auction held on site 5068 SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL Sat, Feb 22nd @ 12 PM Preview Day of Sale From 11 AM 3 BR 1 BA mobile home with addition on 4.13 acres, small barn, shed, in Fort Mccoy, NE 135th St., $30,000. Call 352236-1661. Web ID: 13727 Call (352) 519-3130 AmericanHeritageAuctioneers.com Web ID: 13391 2 BR 1 1/5 BA in 55+ community. All season room, 2 car carport, new floors, sidewalk around, attached laundry room, large lot. $10,000 OBO. Furniture inside for sale! 734-429-3170 Web ID: 13270 THE ARBORS OF OCALA Beautiful 55+ Community Within Ocala City Limits 2 BR 2 BA Homes Newly Remodeled Starting at $7,200 We have the home for you. Call 352-867-0059 2251 NE 19th Ave. Web ID: 13283 Can't pay the utility bill? LO CAL I N V E S TO R S ! RENTAL HOUSES FOR SALE NICE AREAS - OCCUPIED 352-694-5138 t$BMMFSTMJOLUPMPDBMSFTPVSDFTSBOHJOHGSPN FOOD, RENT, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, ELDER HELP, BOENVDINPSFtIPVSTBEBZEBZTBXFFL DPOĂśEFOUJBM BOENVMUJMJOHVBM DIAL 2-1-1 OR TEXT (TXT211): A FREE RESOURCE & REFERRAL HELPLINE &ODVVLĂ€HG TO GET RATES & PLACE YOUR AD, GO TO OCALA.COM OR CALL 352.867.4010 www.ocala.com | OCALA STAR-BANNER PLUMBING BIG SUN HOMES STYLE AT HOME SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2014 | 13 H The scoop on bathroom faucet options Six tips for restyling your bathroom McClatchy-Tribune McClatchy-Tribune I'm looking to replace my bathroom faucet and will be going to the supply center soon to choose a new one. I know by reading your plumbing column that preparation is the key to having a successful day when choosing plumbing fixtures. Can you please give me some basic bathroom faucet information that may help me choose? — Donald, Ohio It's nice to know that the message of doing some "homework" before doing some "home work" is getting around. Choosing bathroom faucets can get a little confusing because you're usually dealing with many different categories. To keep things simple, here are three popular types of bathroom faucets and the sink faucet holes needed for each one: Q: W KOHLER ED DEL GRANDE The July faucet from Kohler is an example of a singlehole faucet, which also features a single-handle operation. WIDESPREAD FAUCETS: Fits "three-hole" bathroom sinks with faucet holes at least 8 inches apart when measuring from the center of each outside hole. Widespread faucets have three "separate" components consisting of a faucet spout, hot handle assembly and cold handle assembly. CENTERSET FAUCETS: Fits "three-hole" bathroom sinks with faucet holes having a spread of 4 inches apart from the center of each outside hole. Centerset faucets are a compact one-piece faucet with the spout and handle(s) attached to a deck mount unit. SINGLE-HOLE FAUCETS: Like the name says, fits "single-hole" bathroom sinks. Usually available in single-handle operation with taller spouts than standard bathroom faucets. Be careful though, single-hole faucets can be a higher-end product that may end up costing you "double" the money! Contact master contractor/ plumber Ed Del Grande at eddelgrande.com or write eddelgrande@hgtvpro. com. Always consult local contractors and codes. A: CANDICE: Pillows pick up room's color scheme Continued from 1D piece in this bedroom, with not only gorgeous form but tons of function, too. Additional wardrobe storage is found around the island, with all cabinet handles and hardware boasting a tiny bit of bling for added elegance! In front of the bay window we improved the existing window seat with a new custom bench seat cushion, and accessorized it with pillows that picked up our color scheme: ebony, white and gray. An elegant chandelier hangs above the island, with table lamps providing additional illumination. All in all, Sue and Shouvik's new master bedroom is all that they hoped for: an elegant retreat with the vibe of a boutique hotel and the functionality of providing a place for everything. The busy young couple now has an adult space to call their own, which is going to become increasingly important as their kids grow up and demand much of their attention. Here, in this elegant and romantic space, it's all about the two of them. Interior decorator Candice Olson is host of HGTV's "Candice Tells All.'' For more ideas, information and show times visit www. HGTV.com. here would you score your home's bathrooms on a scale of Boring to Beautiful? If your master bath, guest bath or powder room is hovering at the Boring-ButFunctional end of the scale, it's time transform it. Remaking the look and feel of your bathrooms is a lot easier and less expensive than you may think when use these six sure-fire tricks: 1. OPT FOR AN ARRESTING COLOR SCHEME: Take a hard look at the walls in your bath. Are they unremarkable? You can make them powerful with a few rolls of wallpaper or a fresh coat of paint. You might think that using a bright, bold wallpaper in a small powder room would be overwhelming, but strong paper patterns in small doses can score high on the wow scale. Paint is an inexpensive and easy way to transform a bath. A subdued combination of black, white and gray creates jaw-dropping drama. If you have older oak cabinets you want to freshen up, try this trick: Cover them in a highgloss whitewash and add new knobs. Then create some magic with contrasting colors on the door and ceiling. 2. DRESS THE WALLS WITH FABULOUS ART: I like to use lots of artwork in bathrooms because I think it elevates the look of the room. Plus, it's so unex- MARY CAROL GARRITY MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE Remaking the look and feel of your bathrooms is a lot easier and less expensive than you may think. pected. Bathroom walls are a prime spot to create a gallery that features your favorite collectibles. I took a postage-stampsized bathroom and painted it twilight blue then covered one wall with a mix of plates and antlers, and the other wall with a grid of turn-of-thecentury portrait engravings. 3. ADD INTERESTING ARRANGEMENTS OF ACCESSORIES: From shampoo to mouthwash to bath salts, we all have lots of toiletries to work around when we decorate our bathrooms. Instead of hiding them away in a cabinet, why not create displays that make your toiletries beautiful? All you need is an assortment of lovely containers. For instance, put your bubble bath and lotions in pretty decanters and pour your bath salts into apothecary jars. Place them atop a silver tray. 4. FINISH OUT WITH FURNITURE: I love to use "real" furniture in bathrooms, even small ones, because it gives these often-for- gotten rooms the same stature as the more public spaces in our home. If you are redoing your vanity, consider using a piece of furniture to hold the sink, instead of a generic hardware store cabinet. If you have enough room in your bath, consider adding an upholstered chair to use for dressing. 5. CREATE A MOOD WITH AMBIENT LIGHT: Whenever possible, I use ambient lighting to illuminate a room. I just prefer the soft glow they provide. A little lamp sitting on a vanity makes the room feel so warm and inviting. 6. MAKE PRACTICAL PIECES PRETTY: As much as I love creating baths that are a bastion of beauty and luxury, they also have to be practical. So outfit your new bath with tools that make daily life easier, yet are loaded with style. In my home, that meant saying goodbye to towel bars and hello to towel hooks. For some reason, my family members were unable to hang wet towels on bars, preferring to drop them on the floor. Sigh. I solved the dilemma by installing pretty hooks, so all they have to do is toss the towel. Problem solved. Another idea: Make it easy for guests to find hand towels by placing them in a simple wire basket on the back of a stool. The tub is the most sacred space in my bathroom. I love to soak in a hot, steaming bath after a long day. Make bath essentials pretty and accessible for your tub. Mary Carol Garrity can be reached at email@example.com. 14 H | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2014 HOT PROPERTY BIG SUN HOMES OCALA STAR-BANNER | www.ocala.com Jim Parsons creating a big bang in the Los Feliz real estate market Los Angeles Times 'T wilight" film series vampire Robert Pattinson found a warm body to pay $6.375 million for his Los Feliz home. Jim Parsons of "The Big Bang Theory" is the new owner. The 1922 Spanish Colonialstyle house has a formal Parsons entry, a library/study, a den, three bedrooms, 3½ bathrooms and 4,026 square feet of space in two stories. Antiqued tile and stone, hand-carved wood and stenciled ceilings maintain a vintage vibe. The 1.5-acre sloping lot, enclosed by walls, features a lagoon-style swimming pool, waterfalls and fountains. Stunning terraced gardens follow the hillside down to the home, which has cityscape views. The property was purchased by Pattinson in 2011 for $6.25 million. An earlier owner of the house was Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Parsons also has listed his old Los Feliz house. Priced at $1.85 million, the 1942 traditional home sits on a hillside with city views. The 2,827 square feet of open-plan living space on two levels includes a formal entry, an office, a breakfast area, three bedrooms and four bathrooms. There are fireplaces in the living room and dining room and on the entry patio. The actor bought the home in 2009 for $1.3 million. Pattinson, 27, starred in the 2012 films "Cosmopolis" and "Bel Ami." He will be in the upcoming films "Maps to the Stars" and "The Rover." Parsons, 40, has won three Emmys and a Golden Globe award for his work on the sitcom, which premiered in 2007. He will be in the upcoming TV movie "The Normal Heart." Michael C. Hall of "Dexter" fame has sold the Ronald Colman estate in Hollywood Hills for $2 ■■■ million. He had bought the property two years ago for $1.95 million. Designed Hall and built in 1926 for British actor Colman, who was in silent and talking films, the Spanish-style compound encompasses a third of an acre with a main house, guesthouse, a courtyard garden and a tennis court turned into a garden. Within the 4,572 square feet of living space are a media room, a wine room, a library/study, five bedrooms and 5½ bathrooms. There is a three-car garage. Hall, 42, starred as the LOS ANGELES TIME Michael C. Hall of "Dexter" fame has sold, for $2 million, the Ronald Colman estate in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. murder-minded main character on "Dexter" from 2006 until last year. Before that he was on HBO's funeral-home drama "Six Feet Under" (2001-05). Hall will star in the films "Cold in July" and "I Fought the Law" this year. Email Lauren Beale at email@example.com. Real Estate REALTY Foxfire 8721 SW Hwy. 200 Ocala, FL 34481 See more homes at... 4701 SW College Rd., #103, Ocala, FL 34474 CAROL J. 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Highway 200 Ocala, Florida 34481 (352) 479-0123 Office RAINBOW SPRINGS LOCATION Rainbow Springs Golf and Country Club, Dunnellon, FL 34432 (352) 489-3304 Office 3312 SW 38TH PLACE 2/2/2 Villa located in gated Villas at Paddock Park. Split bedroom floor plan, tile in living areas, large dining area, master bath with shower & walk in closet, inside laundry. Private rear yard with Lanai. Handicap accessible. Move in condition! 1,225 SF. MLS#401666 $134,900 VAN AKIN 804-2446 GREAT LOCATION Quiet living close to town w/no neighbors on 1 side. 50 amp outlet for your RV hook-up. Master w/Lg walk-in shower & double sinks, plus a walk-in closet. Open floor plan, newer appliances, French door leading to covered lanai. MLS#400203. $114,900 DONNA KNOX (352) 216-5495 WATERFRONT - $79,900 3/2 Doublewide on a large fenced lot with its own dock and boat ramp on Pegram Lake. Glassed Florida room, covered BBQ area, storage shed. MLS# 402023 4/3 POOL HOME - $152,500 Large family pool home built in 2005 on a 1/2 acre lot in Belleview. Huge 1180 sq ft garage with additional 1/2 bath. Granite counters, stainless appliances. MLS# 396170 SHEILA MCKATHAN (352) 895-8648 352-816-6978 SPRUCE CREEK PRESERVE Beautiful 3/2/2 Aspen w/formal LR & DR is move-in ready & has many great features. Fenced bkyd & acrylic window lanai. Resort style living. $158,500 LINDSAY PAOLILLO (352) 509-1063 LINDSAY PAOLILLO (352) 509-1063 KATHY MALONE UC ED POO L D RE MARION LANDING Well maintained & updated home w/pool! 3/2 split plan, front kitchen w/newer stainless steel appliances. Inside laundry, encl. lanai, newer roof & HVAC - both w/warranties. Screened solar salt system & free-form pool w/waterfall & privacy landscaping & lights. Comes w/ Home Waranty! Community has clubhouse, pool, tennis courts & bowling alley. MLS#397253 $137,465 JUDY TROUT (352) 208-2629 PRICED TO MOVE 2006 Jacobsen Chancelor. Like new... 2/2 across from Island Lake. Commercial grade shed/carport, screened in deck. Very nice. Owner says bring all offers. NE Marion County- Close to Gainesville. MLS#400066 $35,000 LORI EUBANKS (352) 875-4464 FOREST OF GOLDEN HILLS Beautiful 3/2/2 home at the end of a culde-sac. Very spacious & open floor plan, newer refrigerator & range, newer roof & A/C. Nice screened patio overlooking very private bkyd w/mature landscaping. MLS#385514. $289,500 TOM MURVIN (352) 362-0473 NEW ON THE MARKET 3/2 in nice quiet area of Green Turf Acres (off Hwy 200). Home features lots of tile floors, very open split plan, family room, nice counter/bar in kitchen, dining area & double garage. MLS#402684 $199,900 LINDA RODDENBERRY (352) 816-6607 SPRUCE CREEK PRESERVE 3/2/2 ASPEN w/LR, DR, Family rm, Lg Kit., Inside laundry. Relax on Lanai w/most beautiful view of Preserve. Priced to sell @ $148,500 LINDSAY PAOLILLO (352) 509-1063 PRICE REDUCED FREE TRAINING CITRUS - MINI HORSE FARM Beautiful well maintained 4/2 DW has many Very open floor plan, enlarged living rm w/ updated features: wood laminate floor in kitchen, cathedral ceiling. Lanai is glass encl. w/air, dualgranite cntrtops & newer appliances. Updated pane windows. Beautiful landscaping. Master suite master bathrm. Great patio in back. Attractive has Lg walk-in closet & dbl-vanity. Amenities incl. landscaping along w/very private yard. 2 stall community pool, clubhouse, tennis, bowling alley, barn, plus workshop shed. Great NW location. exercise rm, library, sewer, water & trash. Great MLS#401974 $120,900 retirement community. MLS#392988 $123,900 LINDSAY PAOLILLO (352) 509-1063 SHEILA MCKATHAN (352) 895-8648 SYLVESTER RICCI (352) 427-8259 GREAT CUSTOM EXPANDED HOME Real Estate Classes Starting Soon See how you can get started. ONE OF A KIND 3/2 home w/wood laminate in kitchen & baths, carpet in bdrms, vinyl enclosed sun rm. Pride of ownership shows everywhere you look. Priced to sell @ only $89,500 MLS#400778 PETE BAUMAN (352) 895-3355 Call (352) 895-8648 This 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath home on .48 acre, with lake access has been well loved & maintained. Great room w/wood burning stove, lots of storage, fenced, Lg storage shed & more. MLS#395898 $79,900 PETE BAUMAN (352) 895-3355 RAINBOW LAKES GEM Ken Pyles "Business by the Golden Rule" Supporting You In Buying or Selling ...See the Difference! Ocala, Summerfield, The Villages Call (352) 205-5486 firstname.lastname@example.com 14 SPRING LOOP WELCOME TO STONE CREEK Price Reduced. Impeccably maintained Stetson 2/2/2 w/den. So many upgrades not included in New Construction! Kitchen Backsplash, Custom Window Treatments, Upgraded Lighting, Professional Landscaping, Patio, Screen Door. Original Owners. 7408 SW 98 CT MLS# 401486 Asking $168,900 Call KATHY VAN @ (352) 789-0031 FOR RENT "ALMOST NEW" & READY TO MOVE INTO 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage home. Open floor plan, center island in kitchen, ceramic tile throughout. Freshly painted inside. MLS#398633 $80,000 If you are over 62 you could buy this same home for almost half the price and Never make another mortgage payment with a new FHA loan program for seniors. This program applies to almost any of the over 3,900 homes in the Marion County MLS. Let us show you how. Call for details. 3 Bed/2 Bath. CBS construction Newly refurbished. $800 per month. DAVE MYRICK (352) 817-4324 ROGER ACKLEY (352) 875-5383 OR THERESA DEHAVEN (352) 229-6746 16 H | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2014 BIG SUN HOMES OCALA STAR-BANNER | www.ocala.com LOCAL• NATIONAL• INTERNATIONAL THE BOULEVARD OFFICE 615 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, Florida 34470 (352) 732-3344 Office SW HWY 200 OFFICE 8721 SW. Highway 200 Ocala, Florida 34481 (352) 479-0123 Office SUMMERFIELD/THE VILLAGES 16570 S. Highway 441 Summerfield, Florida 34491 (352) 307-0304 Office OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1 TO 3 LADY LAKE/THE VILLAGES 126 N HWY 27 Lady Lake, Florida 32159 (352) 750-5110 Office RAINBOW SPRINGS LOCATION Rainbow Springs Golf and Country Club, Dunnellon, FL 34432 (352) 489-3304 Office SERVING YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS SINCE 1976 OPEN HOUSE OCKLAWAHA SATURDAY 1:00 TIL 3:00 IDEAL MINI FARM SETTING Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath CBS home on 3+ acres across from scenic farm. Home offers large living room w/ fireplace, kitchen & dining area overlook pasture. Oversized garage & workshop & much more. MLS#401248 $124,900 LANNIE MERCER 352-843-0649 Nice home in scenic Lakeview Woods w/lake access, picnic grounds &beautiful view of lake for residents to enjoy. Upon entry to this 3/2 home is living rm w/tile floors w/sliders leading to screen enclosed pool. Spacious master w/hardwood laminate flooring, separate jetted tub & shower in master bath.Lite and bright kitchen too! Come see this one! Offered @ only $109,900 MLS #402446 BANK OWNED BARGAIN!! 4/3/2 Open Floorplan W/Volume Ceilings, Expanded Lanai W/Coy Pond/Water Fall. Private And Landscaped Backyard. Asking $219,900 5519 SW 83 ST, Ocala FL 34476 DIRECTIONS: WEST HWY 200. T/L SW 60TH AVE, T/L SW 80TH ST. T/R SW 56th Ave Rd, left on SW 83rd St. Home on left. 3 Story, 5 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Bath, 3 Car Garage, 5,000 Sq Ft On 2.25 Acres! Completely Fenced With An Electronic Gate. Property W/Lake View. Home Is Solid Log Construction Price $595,000 Directions: From Ocala, South On Hwy 441 In Belleview L On Cr 25 L On Cr464c R On Se 103 Pl Rd L On Se 103 St Rd Home On Left YOUR DREAM HOME IS HERE. CALL BARBARA BURLEY TO SEE TODAY! 362-9311 CONTACT JULIA MCPHERSON (352)895-0722 ANYTIME RAY WADE 352-362-0165 OPEN HOUSES * SUN * 1 - 3 * ON TOP OF THE WORLD OPEN HOUSE * SUN * 1 - 3 PINE RUN 9940 SW 103 PL OPEN HOUSE * SUN * 2-4 * MARION LANDING This 2/2/1.5 is just over 1400 sq ft. Laminate floors, new shower in master bath, lanai under heat & air. Patio for BBQ. Eat-in kitchen w/big pantry. MLS#398770 $49,500 8883 SW 93 LN Corner treed property w/spacious views. 2/2/2, Big screened lanai, plus patio for BBQ. Eat-in kitchen & family room. MLS#402623 $59,900 8654 SW 96 ST CAROL VAN WAGNER (352) 572-4259 w/1 car garage, updated roof & A/C, Florida rm under heat & air, updated flooring & appliances, freshly painted inside, dbl driveway. Great curb appeal. Owner has maintained the home very well. Home sits on Great lot w/private bkyd. MLS#402029 $59,900 KEVIN LYONS (352) 361-6345 BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM HOME Spacious 3/2 open floor plan home recently re-painted thru-out. The living rm has 2 skylights, plant shelves & soaring ceiling & is open to the dining rm. The Lg galley kitchen has a Lg pantry, eat-in area & stainless steel appliances. There is a spacious laundry rm. This is a beautiful home not to be missed! MLS#398753 $118,500 6548 SW 84 PL RD Comfortable 2 bdrm floor plan w/galley kitchen. Lg family rm opens to dining rm, plus Florida rm. There is also a nice size utility rm. Roof was replaced in 2005 w/dimensional shingles. A/C replaced in 2009. There is solar film on all front windows. Home backs up to open area. No neighbors. Available for immediate occupancy. MLS#398426 $82,000 6471 SW 80 PL DIANE KERIS (352) 208-0152 CONRAD & DANIA MELANCON Picture MLS: 402659 Picture MLS: 402697 ON TOP OF THE WORLD -UPDATED VILLA Enjoy life in this Large uppdated Villa which offers 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths and an extra deep Garage. New paint, flooring, and other upgrades. MLS 402659 Priced to Sell at only $55,900 Directions: SW 200 to SW 99th Street Road (On Top of the World Main Gate), Right on SW 85th Terrace, Left on SW 83rd Terrace, Left on SW 93rd Lane, Home on Left. ON TOP OF THE WORLD - NEW LISTING This very nice 2/2/2 expanded Bostonian model villa has lots of room! Formal Living/Dining area, Large open Kitchen with prep-island, spacious expanded Great Room and a screened porch. This home features newer roof (2006), newer A/C (2002), laminate & tile flooring, solar tubes, and more! MLS: 402697 Listed for sale at only $62,900 Buying or Selling in SW Ocala... CALL US TODAY Conrad Dania Picture MLS: 394832 Picture MLS: 399366 ON TOP OF THE WORLD - GOLF COURSE HOME ON TOP OF THE WORLD - EXTRA LARGE HOME Are you looking"fore"a spacious golf course home? Look 3-CAR GARAGE and more than 2,700 sq. ft. of space under heat course offers vaulted ceilings throughout, split bedroom abundance of skylights, oversized Master Bedroom Suite with Private Courtyard, and a one-year Home Warranty. nice backyard view with distance from neighbors. MLS: 399366 Priced to Sell at Only $129,900 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1:00 - 3:00 (352) 208-4924 no further….This expanded 2 Bedroom home on the golf and air. Very private courtyard, vaulted ceilings throughout, an (352) 804-2284 floor plan, large Kitchen and Bedrooms, 2 Living Areas, huge vaulted walk-in closet, expanded eat-in Kitchen, and a Names You Know... Realtors You Trust. MLS: 394832 Listed for sale at only $99,900 When you're ready to Buy, Sell, or List - Call the team that gets RESULTS! INTERESTED IN STONE CREEK? CALL THE EXPERT IT'S ALL ABOUT THE VIEWS!! Gorgeous Lakefront Sheridan. 3/2/2, 1736 sq. ft. w/open concept. What an opportunity under $200K- put this on your must see list! MLS# 398511 $199,991 MUST SEE VILLA! This Alexander twin villa offers 2+den/2/2 & over 1900 sf of living area. Tile on diagonal, crown molding. granite bathroom counters w/ tiled showersthe list of elegant finishes goes on! Maintenance free living only adds to this homes appeal. Call to schedule a showing today! MLS# 402811 $189,981 RARE PARK SETTING!! This fabulous Stetson model is perfected w/ upgrades & priced to move. 2+den/2/2 offering over 1596 sq. ft. of open FL living. Finding a Stetson w/ this setting is rare, don't miss this opportunity! MLS# 400686 $179,971 COVETED JOHNSTON MODEL! Home offers serene park like views making it a steal! 3+den/2/2.5 Tastefully finished thru out. Cherry cabinets, porcelain tile on diagonal, Profile SS apps, solar tubes, blinds, gutters & extensive landscaping. All of this, plus more, on a corner lot! MLS# 397867 $257,752 THE STONE CREEK REALTY TEAM Deborah Sumey 352-342-9730


text: Awards & Recognition Page Content BOMA 360 Performance Program BOMA 360 is a commercial real estate designation developed by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International that recognizes all-around excellence in building operations and management. The program benchmarks building performance in six key areas: operations and management; security and safety; training and education; energy; environment and sustainability; and tenant relations. Since the program's inception in 2009, more than 1,000 BOMA 360 designations have been awarded. Earning a BOMA 360 designation offers buildings tangible results, measured through higher tenant retention and satisfaction scores, higher rental rates and documented operations and management savings and efficiencies as reported in designee surveys and by Kingsley Associates and CoStar. Applications accepted daily. The designation is conferred quarterly. The second quarter deadline is June 5, 2015. BOMA Fellows The BOMA Fellows program recognizes and honors BOMA International members for exemplary and sustained contributions to the industry, their profession, the community and BOMA at all levels, and is a call to continued leadership and service. Fellows candidates must be BOMA International members for a minimum of ten (10) years, and must be able to demonstrate achievements in education, industry and business experience, BOMA leadership activities, honors and awards, and community service worthy of BOMA recognition. The Outstanding Building of the Year Program Sponsor BOMA International Congratulates the 2013-2014 TOBY® Winners The Outstanding Building of the Year® (TOBY) Award, honoring the best of the best in commercial buildings, has seen outstanding participation during the 2013-2014 awards cycle. Click here for a complete list of 2013-2014 International TOBY® winners. Click here for the 2012-2013 BOMA International TOBY® Winners. Government Affairs Awards of Recognition (Govies) BOMA International Honors Advocacy Excellence During the Board of Governors meeting at the Winter Business Meeting and National Issues Conference, BOMA International recognized BOMA local and state associations for their excellence in grassroots and issues advocacy through the Government Affairs Awards of Recognition Program, popularly known as the "Govies." BOMA/Metro Detroit was recognized in the category of Outstanding Single Government Issue for its great work in defending the constitutionality of a Michigan state law passed in 2012 that protects commercial real estate loans. BOMA Ohio (pictured) won in the Outstanding Government Affairs Program or Seminar category for its leadership in defeating a massive expansion of the state sales tax on services. BOMA/Houston was honored in the category of Outstanding Government Affairs Committee for its Legislative Advocacy Council, which has a very diverse group of representatives from a good cross-section of their membership.

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Second, get to your feeds and start spreading the word. Just because this attack doesn't hit here in the U.S of A (or whatever country you hail from) doesn't make it any less relevant. People need to know this happened–not to be scared, no, that's the mistake we made ten years ago, but because this matters. Oslo and Utøya seems to be the word on Twitter that's catching attention, looks like the latter's the site of a camp that one of the alleged bombers has targeted.
Third, arm yourself with information. News is flying in fast, and this is a crucial time to be aware—in 24 hours, every news network that isn't NPR or Al-Jazeera is going to be spinning faster than a laundry machine over this incident. A lot of crucial data's going to get lost, and it's important you arm yourselves now. Know what happened, when it happened. Not to be scared, and certainly not to be entertained, but to be aware and ready to move should you need to.
Where can you get this data? Twitter's a great place for on-the-ground tweets, but those are getting lost amid the newscasters and bloggers now. Gizmodo's got a great citizen journalism reader up and running for video and photos from the ground—be careful though, a lot of opinions could start spreading through there as well soon. Keep an eye on your local NPR radio station. Pick a news channel and stay aware.
We don't know what's coming yet folks. We don't know who's decided to do this ugly thing, or why. But don't become apathetic to this. We've got the technology to see and learn fast–we don't need to rely on anyone else to tell us what's going on.
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