It will be trout for dinner tomorrow night. Ronnie and I were out in the boat today and he decided to fish right next to the bridge that takes you over to Clearwater Beach. It is a great spot, next to the Clearwater Marina in beautiful Clearwater Florida. This particular spot is good for snook but today he caught a large speckled trout! I grabbed the net and brought it into the boat.   When he cleaned it, the entire pin fish was still in it's stomach and the parts of the fish that are not going to be served for dinner were fed to the hungry pelicans at the boat ramp. There are always pelicans there and Ronnie tries to feed the older ones. They are getting on in years and need a little assistance, so he tosses the remains their way. It was another beautiful day on the water here in Clear... 06/03/2014

Hurricane season starts today (Sunday) in the State of Florida. Now is a great time to prepare for hurricanes. I have an ample collection of necessities like water, batteries, and a radio just to name a few.Though every day should be a tax holiday as taxation is theft the State of Florida offers a tax holiday May 31, 2014 through June 8, 2014. During this holiday period, qualifying items related to hurricane preparedness are exampt from sales tax.Some of these items include:Battery-powered flashlightsCandles Batteries Non-electrical coolers Non-electrical food chests Tarps Bungee cords and portable generators prices $750 or less.For a full list of exempt items check out this list provide by the State of Florida:http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/taxes/pdf/hurricanelist.pdf     06/01/2014

Clearwater homes for sale give today’s buyers a long list of options to choose from. Large in size, Clearwater homes for sale comprise a various amount of diverse housing styles which include condos, cozy villas, single-family residences, upscale townhomes, waterfront homes, distinguished properties and much more. This vast melting pot of properties offers a mixture of sizes, styles and budgets for most home-buyers today. Clearwater’s convenient positioning, spanning from the Gulf side to the waters of Tampa Bay, make it simple for residents to commute to the nearby Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Largo, Saint Petersburg and Tampa areas. Whether close to major roads, pressed again the waterside, or near parks or beaches, Clearwater homes for sale are found all around the areas you ... 05/07/2014

Initial reports mention that two trucks hit the large steel beam along the overpass at US Highway 19 and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard in Clearwater, Florida. It will take some time for them to repair it.As some people know, this location is a major arterial in the Clearwater, Florida area. This east-west route affects those who take McMullen Booth Road so please be aware of this commuter nightmare and take an alternate route. 05/06/2014

Clearwater Florida's beautiful intercoastal waterway is indeed the right destination for fun in the sun. Whether your goal is a day of fishing for speckled trout, grouper, snook or redfish, the intercoastal will not disappoint you! Or you might enjoy stopping at one of the numerous little islands for a picnic lunch and a dip in the invigorating water before returning to your boat trip. Whatever it is you enjoy, including paddleboarding, skiing, canoeing, kayaking - Clearwater Florida's intercoastal waterway is a great destination.  If you are considering relocating to our area, give us a call today so we can discuss your plans and set up your search! Once you visit our lovely shores, you will surely want to return to the Clearwater Florida area. 05/05/2014

This unique and charming property located on over 1/4 acre lot in the Glenwood Estates subdivision of Clearwater, Florida sold on April 25, 2014 for $245,000.  Deborah Ward & Associates of Keller WIlliams Gulfside Realty represented both the seller and the buyers in this transaction, and it was under contract in just 34 days after listing with the team. This vintage home boasts original gleaming wood flooring, large arched doorways, French doors, many built-ins, original detailed woodwork and a separate sun room. The property also includes a bonus cottage on the grounds perfect for a studio or guest house.The seller was thrilled to sell this home so quickly, and the Deborah Ward & Associates team represented her in her purchase of an ideally located downtown Dunedin condo. She is looki... 04/26/2014

Introducing: Just Sunny Living (in the Clearwater Florida area) I wanted to introduce everyone to my partner/daughter's new blog site Just Sunny Living. Just Sunny Living is on Google+ and it is all about life here in the Greater Clearwater Florida Area. I think she has done an excellent job with her blog posts thus far. Just Sunny Living connects to our main website, www.barbarajo.com, and I am sure that it will appeal to everyone out there interested in learning more about the beautiful area on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, where we live. Be sure to check it out! 04/22/2014

My title is hyperbole. I maintain a blog at the Trulia.com website already andActiveRain is owned by Trulia.   They recently decided to make significant updates. This one I like. My ActiveRain blog now has the word "Trulia" in it instead of the Z word LOL This is how the URL looks like now:http://activerain.com/blogs/lanarobbinsI am very pleased with it on so many levels.Having spent seven wonderful years with Coldwell Banker the Internet levels the playing field to the advantage of consumers.  Yes we stand on our own as professionals but Trulia does have branding thus synergy that may help us especially those of us who are independent.Point2 syndicates our listings to these sites as well. Including to Trulia and the Z. Love them or hate them this is the free market:       As an owner o... 04/08/2014

Wordpress 3.8.2 Security Release Wordpress has recently updated its platform to its 3.8.2 release. I discovered this update from notices sent to me that automatically updated for my Wordpress blogs.This release fixes a weakness that could let an attacker force their way into your Wordpress blog by forging authentication cookies. There are more details at the Wordpress.org website: http://wordpress.org/news/2014/04/wordpress-3-8-2/Thank you to Wordpress for notifying us about this change.They were proactive not reactive and it is much appreciated.All of my other blogs are self-hosted instead of with Wordpress.org. I read the Wordpress Codex and did it myself in case some people are wondering. 04/08/2014

Sandy Oaks Clearwater Florida Real Estate Sales March 2014 Sandy Oaks in Clearwater, Florida  is an all-age non-deed restricted community. Its location is close to shopping and restaurants. During the month of March 2014, one single-family home in Sandy Oaks in Clearwater listed in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) sold: Address Listing Price Sold Price Bedrooms Bathrooms Square Feet             1419 Otten Street $195,000 $185,000 3 2 1,370   There are currently no homes listed for sale in Sandy Oaks which shows how popular and desirable this community is.     If you are thinking about selling your home in Sandy Oaks in Clearwater, Florida, contact Lana or Kay at (727) 376-0530 for a FREE market analysis. 04/06/2014

Feather Sound Townhouse  Clearwater Florida Sales March 2014 Feather Sound Townhouses are located near the Feather Sound Golf Course in Clearwater, Florida. This communitiy offers easy access to major roadways.    During the month of March 2014, one townhouse at Feather Sound Townhouses listed in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) sold: Address Listing Price Sold Price Bedrooms Bathrooms Square Feet             13914 Lake Point Drive $189,900 $169,000 2 2 1,792   There are currently no homes for sale in Feather Sound Townhouse  which shows how popular and desirable this community is.   If you are thinking about selling your home in Feather Sound Townhouse, contact Lana or Kay at (727) 376-0530 for a FREE market analysis. 04/06/2014

My parents came to visit me which was a nice touch. One of my aunts told me that it is unusual nowadays for children to take care of their parents the way that I do. I think it may be uncommon but it does happen.Thank you to my mother for helping me with my office. It is a huge help considering me she gave birth to me and knows me very well :)Here is a picture of my cup of tea infront of my two IMacs. I actually bought two of these Starbucks Bodum cups from Goodwill for $2.99 each. So far they are my favorite cups.   Good bye Winter. See you next year. 03/19/2014

  Virtual Tour                 "Not a Short Sale or Foreclosure!"  More Photos » SSI Realty       Stephen T. Scherpf Email Stephen T.   Phone: 727-410-7399 Cell: 727-410-7399 Fax: 727-573-4501   Details   Address: 1660 Arbor Dr Type: Residential Style:  Single Story Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Garage: Single, Attached ""Over sized"" Size: 1,048 sq. ft. ""Heated"" Lot Type: Rectangular Lot Size:  7000sq. ft.  70ft x 100ft Year Built: 1960 Taxes: $1,187.00 USD (2013) MLS#: U7612626   Description   Not a short sale, not a foreclosure. Not in a flood zone! Location, Location, Location! Great opportunity for the first time home buyer or vacation home. Updated kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, new counter tops, sink & fixtures, back splash and all newer light fixtures through out. Oth... 03/10/2014

  Deborah Ward & Associates, Keller Williams is growing!   We are excited with our Teams growth and we are looking for a new Buyers Agent to join and grow with us! We are currently looking for a new team member to work as a Buyer Specialist on our passionate dynamic team of professionals. The Buyer Specialist includes providing for real estate services to home buyers, including and not limited to: lead generation and follow-up, personal consultations, showing homes, writing and negotiating contracts, attending home inspections and closings:).The ideal candidate will be learning based and desire to work in a structured team environment with clearly defined goals and standards.Team member benefits include administrative and marketing support; ongoing coaching and learning opportunities; m... 03/06/2014

Aloha Kai Real Estate is a growing independent brokerage seeking independent thinkers who prefer to work with hard copies or paperless transactions.   Whether you work part-time or full-time... or just starting out, our growing independent brokerage is set up to make it easy for you to service your clients and customers. Email your listings and contracts. We also provide a Sales Checklist and Listing Checklist for your convenience. Sales meetings are held via Skype or FaceTime. They are not mandatory. We offer a great percentage split with great training and support and best of all no franchise fees or desk fees. Keep more of what you earn. If interested contact Lana or Kay at (727) 376-0530 for a confidential interview. 02/24/2014

What is my Clearwater Florida Home Worth? When it comes time to sell your Clearwater Florida home or investment property you may wonder how much your home is worth. This is where a comparable market analysis or "CMA" may be useful.   At Aloha Kai Real Estate we offer a FREE comparable market analysis of your home. No obligation. If you are thinking about selling your Clearwater Florida home now or in the future call us at (727) 376-0530 for a FREE comparable market analysis.     02/23/2014

Fishing off Clearwater Florida in the intercoastal waterways during the month of February means that you are likely to hook Spanish Mackerel and that equals one tasty dinner! We were out on the boat yesterday and Ronnie did indeed catch a nice Spanish Mackerel. They need to be 12 inches to keep and this guy was 15, so he was headed for the dinner table. Clearwater Florida offers great fishing year round! It is also a fantastic place to live and play in the Florida sun! Perhaps that is why so many choose to call this area of the Sunshine State their home. If you are ready to begin your relocation plans, give me a call today. 02/03/2014

Today is the start of the Chinese new year otherwise known as the lunar year. I am Chinese too. I state "too" because I am of mixed ethnicities. I am very proud of my Chinese heritage despite some blaming China thus the Chinese for the further devaluation of American currency. It is not our fault. Really. I was born with a Chinese surname. My grandfather's name is Lin Hau and my father's name is Man Fong. On my maternal side, I also have Chinese. My maternal grandmother's name was Ah Lan. I am very proud to be Chinese!In any case I wish for health and prosperity for all during this Year of the Horse. Video is courtesy of Youtube taken in Hawai'i where I was born and raised:May all of your dreams and hopes come true! 01/31/2014

  Schedule a Showing/Request Info Seminole Homes for Sale Search All Homes For Sale What is Your Home Worth?   Rich & Cindy Team Keller Williams Gulfside Realty 727-431-9589 Questions?Schedule a Showing!   Licensed In:Florida License #:SL3234399 Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. 2015 Del Betmar Road Clearwater, FL Scan with your smartphone & take me with you. Property VIDEO Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Virtual Tour Print Brochure Video Tour       Three Bedroom Two Bath Pool Home in Clearwater FL $ Click for current price 3 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS ( 2 full ) 1578 Square Feet Three Bedroom Two Bath Pool Home in Clearwater FL This beautiful well maintained three bedroom and 2 bath po... 01/17/2014

'How much to purchase an island?' was the question I received from a client from up in New Jersey. He was down here looking at homes and wanted to know about purchasing one of the islands in Clearwater's intercoastal waterway to build a home on. The problem is that those islands belong to the county and most of them are bird sanctuaries while others belong to the park system. So no islands for sale here. While it may sound like a cute idea, you have to also think about things like getting fresh water out there, disposing of waste water and trash and commuting to take the kids to school, get groceries, etc. As great an idea as it sounds at first, when you seriously think about it, who would want to live on an island unless you were retired and only needed to come to the mainland when YOU... 12/27/2013