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Dec 28, 2022 – Louise Bolger
November 24, 2022
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Let’s talk turkey

So, after the turkey is consumed, the pies are half gone and the dishwasher is running its first load, it’s time to talk turkey. And what’s everyone’s favorite dinner conversation – real esta…
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November 24, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Wicked Cantina expansion requires code interpretation

Wicked Cantina expansion requires code interpretation

BRADENTON BEACH – The Planning and Zoning Board supports Wicked Cantina owner Michael Dolan’s request to permanently expand his existing outdoor seating area, but another public hearing by th…
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November 14, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Ian didn’t stop tourism, it’s boosting it

Ian didn’t stop tourism, it’s boosting it

BRADENTON – The latest tourism statistics shatter the numbers from pre-COVID 2019, according to Anne Wittine, of Tampa-based Research Data Services, Manatee County’s tourism consultant. Wi…
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November 14, 2022
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Zoom towns

They call them “Zoom towns” because so many of the new residents are working remotely and have given up their city and suburban lifestyles for a more relaxed environment in smaller communities. It’s…
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November 7, 2022
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Is the Earth moving under homeownership?

As I’m reading that mortgage rates have topped 7% for the first time in 20 years, I can’t help wondering how all the events of the past two years will affect homeownership. As the affordability of pu…
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November 1, 2022
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

The death of old Florida

Florida’s changed a lot in the over 20 years I’ve lived on the Gulf coast, and it’s changed even more as a result of COVID-19. But the biggest change to southwest Florida and the entire coast…
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October 25, 2022
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Mortgage rates scary

“Boo!” all you ghosts and goblins. If you’re afraid of what’s lurking behind those Halloween masks, I’ll give you something to really be scared of – the 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate has c…
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October 25, 2022
By Leslie Lake
Sea Hagg to be sold at auction

Sea Hagg to be sold at auction

CORTEZ – After 25 years in business, the Sea Hagg, 12304 Cortez Road W., is being sold and an online auction of some 1,000 nautical, decorative and architectural items is underway. “This…
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October 25, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Hurricane Ian brings surge of tourism

Hurricane Ian brings surge of tourism

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Hurricane Ian may not have flooded the Island with water, but there has been a different kind of surge since the storm’s passing – tourism. Island residents are accusto…
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October 17, 2022
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Higher mortgage rates affect everything

Think of an octopus – the head of the octopus is the housing market and the tentacles are all of the industries dependent on the housing market. Too much of a stretch? You get the idea. Anyone who…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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