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Honesty is the best policy – especially in real estate

Sep 18, 2018 – Louise Bolger
September 4, 2018
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Why are you moving?

One of the first things we ask when a friend or relative decides to move is, “Why are you moving?” That’s a question that has dozens of answers. None of them are simple, and none of them come without…
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August 29, 2018
By Tom Vaught

‘We’re still open’

ANNA MARIA – The beach behind the Sandbar restaurant was busier Sunday evening than it has been since the recent outbreak of red tide, with more than 160 people turning out for a dinner on the sand…
August 28, 2018
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

We’re Americans; we borrow

Americans are very comfortable with debt, whether its household debt or government debt. And apparently, rising interest rates aren’t making any difference in our enthusiasm for borrowing. The Fed…
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August 25, 2018
By Tom Vaught
Minnie's cafe staff

Minnie’s crew sings about red tide blues

HOLMES BEACH ­– The outbreak of red tide has cut into the profits of almost every business on Anna Maria Island and some business owners are fighting back, offering discounts for their services. Some…
August 21, 2018
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Who’s entitled to title insurance?

As discussed last week, everyone needs homeowner’s insurance and an adequate amount. And of course, if you own a vehicle you need insurance on that as well. But what about this title insurance thing…
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August 14, 2018
By SUN contributor
One Particular Harbour hotel

New hotel approved for Margaritaville site

BRADENTON – Changes are approved and a two-building hotel is coming to One Particular Harbour on Perico Island with construction planned to begin in early 2019. Representatives from owner Minto Co…
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August 14, 2018
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Are you underinsured?

My least favorite topic to talk about and write about is homeowners’ insurance. I’m not much for burying my head in the sand, but when it comes to insurance, I accept on blind faith whatever my broke…
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August 7, 2018
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Home sales declining, but not here

As reported at the end of July, U.S. growth exceeded 4 percent, the fastest since 2014. Nevertheless, even this great economic news isn’t helping the national housing market from pulling itself out o…
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July 31, 2018
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Management of condominium associations

To say that condominium and homeowner association living is a big part of the Florida lifestyle would be a massive understatement. Condo living offers the freedom that not only retirees are looking f…
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July 24, 2018
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

The fastest way to kill a sale

Your beautiful, perfectly updated and decorated Island house is on the market. You have a pool, it’s within walking distance to the beach and it’s priced competitively, so why isn’t it selling? You m…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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