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Happy new real estate year

Jan 1, 2024 – Louise Bolger
December 5, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Holmes Beach Holiday Open House a hit with shoppers

Holmes Beach Holiday Open House a hit with shoppers

HOLMES BEACH – It was difficult to find a parking space and sidewalks were packed at the Dec. 1 Holmes Beach Holiday Open House. The event is a partnership between the City of Holmes Beach, Bradento…
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December 5, 2023
By Louise Bolger

Is owning a home still the American dream?

Last week we talked about first-time buyers who are taking a pause in their house hunting and redirecting their savings. But is this the new permanent reality in a country that includes homeownership…
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November 28, 2023
By Louise Bolger

Enjoy life or keep waiting

What would you do if you had a bunch of savings and the thing you were saving for is unavailable? A lot of first-time home buyers in the country are faced with that exact problem but they’re not all…
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November 20, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
AMI Chamber Gala features Business of the Year Awards

AMI Chamber names Businesses of the Year

BRADENTON – Local busi­ness owners recognized high achievers in the business world at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Com­merce 2023 Member Gala on Nov. 17 at the Bradenton Country Club. The even…
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November 20, 2023
By Louise Bolger

Be thankful – maybe

This is Thanksgiving week, and in spite of or because of our current housing market, we have much to be thankful for. Not everyone in the world can live in their own home, especially in such a beauti…
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November 14, 2023
By Louise Bolger

Rent, buy or add on?

Confused? Of course you are, if you’re a potential buyer. We are living through a very dysfunctional housing market and the maze doesn’t look like it’s ending any time soon. Should you buy, should yo…
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November 13, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Candy cane-making tradition will be demonstrated at Fudge Factory

Candy cane-making tradition will be demonstrated at Fudge Factory

BRADENTON BEACH – A sweet holiday tradition that began with Peter Vriner’s grandfather in 1898 in Champaign, Illinois lives on in Bradenton Beach. Using his grandfather’s recipe and original equip…
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November 13, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Holiday shoppers flock to Market Night

Holiday shoppers flock to Market Night

HOLMES BEACH – This year’s second Holmes Beach Market Night on Nov. 10 drew no shortage of people coming out to holiday shop during extended hours at retailers in and around the Island Shopping Cente…
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November 13, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Unique country store opens

Unique country store opens

HOLMES BEACH – Located in the former Island Gallery West at 5368 Gulf Drive, the new Edibles N More Old Time Country Store isn’t a traditional hemp product retailer. Owner Mel Wendel says while many…
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November 7, 2023
By Louise Bolger

Negotiating is coming back

Once upon a time, there was a great tradition in real estate where sellers listed their homes, buyers made an offer and eventually, both parties met in the middle and, like magic, you had a sound tra…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting