Brandon Real Estate Chatter 2008-08-20T16:16:17Z http://blog.brandonrealestateresource.com/atom.aspx Quick Blog 15-Minutes From Brandon, The Manatee Viewing Center Opens November 1st! tag:blog.brandonrealestateresource.com,2007-10-29:2078352b-8465-4790-bbd2-6d48c5e6723d Susie Roscoe 2007-10-29T15:24:32Z 2007-10-29T15:20:00Z Why Not Be one of the 2+ Million visitors to come see the manatees at the  Manatee Viewing Center?  As the temperatures cool, so does the water and the manatees come to the Big Bend Power Station's warm water discharge canal.  Over 300 manatees have been spotted in this canal at one time! 

Starting November 1st, the center will be open daily.  With record setting attendance, this unique facility welcomes families between 10a.m. and 5 p.m.  The viewing center offers an educational setting for this environmental sanctuary.  Located in Apollo Beach, it's only a 15 minute drive from the Brandon Area. 

Get a SNEAK PREVIEW of what you'll see "right now" using the manatee WEBCAM!  It may be quiet right now, but once the water drops below 68 degrees...there will be lots to see!

Don't miss the butterfly gardens as well as the nature boardwalk while you're there.  Don't forget to visit the Southshore Cafe and gift shop on your way out.  The Center is open from November 1st - April 15th.  Don't miss out!

Admission is FREE and so is the parking! You can call 813-228-4289 for holiday hours or to arrange group tours.  You can go to the Manatee Viewing Center Website for easy to find directions. 

*You can also find this on my other blog.

]]> Need a Home in Brandon? 3 Bedrooms is Good...but 4 Bedrooms Are Even Better! tag:blog.brandonrealestateresource.com,2007-10-27:6cb36c74-4d88-4b98-b7b7-64ec4ffc6547 Susie Roscoe 2007-10-29T15:26:24Z 2007-10-27T17:49:00Z

Your American Dream is Out There! 

Interest Rates are still low, take advantage!   If you have questions regarding financing or if you're wondering "what you can afford" for a new home, you need to call Leah Ross at (813) 643-8430. 

How about a 3 bedroom 2 bath home in Brandon, Florida?  These are block and wood frame homes for sales.  These homes have a yard, your own driveway, some even have a swimming pool!  The following report shows available homes listed in Brandon, FL for sale with a licensed Realtor.  You can call me today for a private viewing of any of these homes.  *By the way 20 of these homes have swimming pools!

 
    3 Bedroom - 2 Bath            Active Listings      Square Feet Heated
        Under $150k                   5         1077 - 1437
        $151 - $175k                  27          984 - 2099
        $176 - $200k                 102         1071 - 2098

Need 4 Bedrooms in the Brandon Zip-code?  These 4 bedroom 2 Bath homes are very affordable and are waiting for new families.  *28 of these homes come with swimming pools! 

    4 Bedroom - 2 Bath           Active Listings     Square Feet Heated
        Under $200k                  23         1186 - 2782
       $200 - $225k                  30         1444 - 2478
       $226 - $250k                  45         1440 - 2436

 
FREE REPORT:
How To Buy Lovely Homes In Brandon with Zero Down Payment
Click here

 

Search the MLS at  Brandon Real Estate Resources

Check out My Website at SusieRoscoe.com

**You can also find my blogs on Active Rain.

*Disclosure:  These market reports are cumulative information available on the Mid Florida Regional MLS System for Realtors.  This information is believed to be true and accurate but should be verified.  Reports do not include private sales or FSBO's.  Report compiled on October 27th, 2007.

 
]]> Come Home to Valrico - Your American Dream is Waiting! tag:blog.brandonrealestateresource.com,2007-10-27:04e2aeda-45c5-4e07-a79b-f1e23bbe9fb5 Susie Roscoe 2007-10-29T15:27:28Z 2007-10-27T17:47:00Z

 Your American Dream is Out There!  Interest Rates are still low, take advantage!   

Prices are down - Bargains are up!  The American-Dream, to own a home, is waiting for YOU!  In Valrico, FL there are block and wood frame homes available at bargain prices.  The longer you wait, the faster these bargain homes will sell. 

 

 

This report shows homes available and listed with a Realtor in the Valrico Area as of October 27th, 2007.  These are all 3 bedroom 2 bath homes.  *10 even have a pool 

    3 Bedroom - 2 Bath         Active Listings      Sqare Feet Heated
         Under $150k                3        1380 - 1776
         $151 - $175k               30         924 - 2365
         $176 - $200k               47        1064 - 2139

Need 4 Bedrooms in the Valrico Zipcode?  These 4 bedroom 2 Bath homes are very affordable and are waiting for new families.  *19 of these homes come with swimming pools! 

   4 Bedroom - 2 Bath       Active Listings    Square Feet Heated
       Under $200k               2         1496 - 1651
      $200 - $225k               32         1342 - 2198
      $226 - $250k               50         1516 - 2640

Do you  have questions about financing?  I have the best resources for mortgage consultants!  Want to see the insideof any of these homes?  I can do that too!  Call Susie Roscoe at 813-841-4721 for more information about any of these Valrico Area homes.  You can also search for yourself on-line, no obligations, at www.brandonrealestateresource.com. 

FREE REPORT:
How To Buy Lovely Homes In Brandon with Zero Down Payment
Click here

 

Search the MLS at  Brandon Real Estate Resources

Check out My Website at SusieRoscoe.com

**You can also find my blogs on Active Rain.

*Disclosure:  These market reports are cumulative information available on the Mid Florida Regional MLS System for Realtors.  This information is believed to be true and accurate but should be verified.  Reports do not include private sales or FSBO's.  Report compiled on October 27th, 2007.

]]> Halloween Fun in Brandon tag:blog.brandonrealestateresource.com,2007-10-26:711afc2c-bf1d-4a33-9e9b-b58422f12190 Susie Roscoe 2007-10-26T12:36:22Z 2007-10-26T12:20:00Z What's Happening for Halloween around Brandon? Got plans yet for the weekend?  There's so much to do with the kids right here in town.  There's even events for your pets! 

    • Brandon High School Future Farmers of America alumni will be hosting a fun fest on Saturday starting at 4p.m.  This will include a haunted house, car show, carnival games, and more.
    • Center Place & Fine Arts will be hosting a Halloween Parade on Sunday@3pm.  Children in costume (up to age 10) welcome.  Ronald McDonald will be there!  (located at 619 Vonderburg Drive)
    • Dapper Doggie is hosting it's 2nd "Howl-O-Ween" Fundraiser Saturday, from 5:30-8pm.  There is a $5 entry fee for the canine contest.  The event will be located at 881 E. Bloomingdale Ave.
    • The Legend of Frankenstein will premier at Center Place of Brandon on Saturday at 7:30p.m.  (located at 619 Vonderburg Drive)  Tickets are $12 and $10 for seniors and members.
    • Halloween Round Up is at the Brandon Moose Lodge located at 804 S. Miller Road 804 S. Miller Road in Valrico.  Members will be passing out candy in front of the lodge Saturday from 5-8p.m. 
    • Cracker Country at the Florida State Fair Grounds(4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa) will be hosting "Haints, Legends and Tall Tales" from 6-9p.m.  Admission is $5 for adults and $4 for children 6-12 and seniors. 
    • All Saints Boo-Bash will be hosted at the Nativity Catholic Church social hall located at 705 E. Brandon Blvd. in Brandon on Monday evening from 6:30 -8:30p.m.  Children will receive hot-dogs, chips and beverages.  (adults $1)  Visitors should dress up and bring diapers or non-perishable items for the church's food pantry.
    • The 3rd Annual Halloween Fun for Baby will be at Westfield Mall, located at 459 Brandon Town Center Drive in Brandon.  Tuesday@9a.m. the baby with the best costume will win a prize!
    • First Baptist Church of Brandonis hosting the "Noah's Arkcade" on Wednesday, October 31st from 6-8p.m. located at 216 N. Parsons Ave., Brandon.  Children are asked to bring one bag of candy and come dressed as a biblical character or animal.

You can find more detailed information as well as contacts for any of these events at the Brandon News and Tribune! 

***You can also find this post on my Active Rain blog.

]]> Durant High School Teacher Plays "Who Wants to be a Millionaire!" tag:blog.brandonrealestateresource.com,2007-10-22:66e59060-6832-4498-a341-29eb4ffcdaaf Susie Roscoe 2007-10-22T16:49:04Z 2007-10-22T16:43:00Z

Wow!  Ryan Haczynski, known by students as "H" waited 3 hours in July to audition for Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.  He's a 32 year old honors English teacher at Durant High School in Plant City, FL.  He spent the summer studying a world atlas and astronomy notes from college, just in case! 

He was unable to share the outcome with family, friends and students until the show aired.  He easily answered some questions while struggling with others.  After using all his lifelines, he was asked the final question of the evening for him:

In 1925, dogsledders mushed nearly 700 miles along an Alaskan mailing route to deliver a serum that halted an outbreak of what disease?  "H" decides against gambling and walks away with $50,000 in prize money.  The show host, Meredith Vieira congratulates him and informs him the answer was "diphtheria." 

Congratulations to Ryan Haczynski and his wife!  He's planning to spend his winnings on credit cards, car payments, savings and travel. 

Ohh, and next year he's planning to audition for Jeopardy! 

You can also find this on Active Rain blog.

]]> Channelside Trolley Faces Cutbacks tag:blog.brandonrealestateresource.com,2007-10-22:750e875b-2c4d-4239-b6ab-51c7a150e865 Susie Roscoe 2007-10-22T16:42:52Z 2007-10-22T16:40:00Z The Trolley System for Channelside was the topic of a post back in September.  Just this week budget cuts were announced which will require Hartline to slash the hours and routes available for service for the trolley.  It will also no longer offer shuttling between downtown and Hyde Park. 

Changes begin November 19th, the trolley will no longer be available on weekdays during mid-afternoon evenings.  Also, late next month evening hours will be reduced to 6pm from 10pm.  On weekends it will be transformed into the "shuttle for entertainment" being used for events at the St. Pete Times Forum, Channelside, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, hotels and parking as late as 2a.m. 

New Hours: 

Downtown Trolley:  6-9am and 3-6pm Monday through Friday

Entertainment Shuttle:  6pm - 2am Friday and Saturday 

 You can also find this on my Active Rain Blog.
]]> Tampa Bay Lightning | 2007-2008 | November Schedule tag:blog.brandonrealestateresource.com,2007-10-16:ff5889ed-02ec-4edc-ae49-aacf6779b35b Susie Roscoe 2007-10-29T15:40:40Z 2007-10-16T19:02:00Z Our own Tampa Bay Lightning are off to a GOOD START!

We've won all five home games!   Our "away games" haven't been as successful but we are still ranked 7th in the Western Conference.  

It's not too late to get tickets for the next home game.  Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers Wednesday, October 10th@7:30pm at the St Pete Times Forum. 

Tampa Bay Lightning | 2007-2008 | October Schedule                                                        

Brandon is just 20 Minutes from The St. Pete Times Forum!  Looking for a home in the Brandon Area?  **You can search all Brandon Area properties using this link.  If you would like further information not available on my website, please call me at (813)841-4721 or drop me an email at SusRoscoe@msn.com. 

FREE REPORT: How To Buy Lovely Homes In Brandon with Zero Down Payment ... Click here
 

Susie Roscoe, Real Estate Consultant with Signature Realty Associates  

Search the MLS at  Brandon Real Estate Resources

Check out My Website at SusieRoscoe.com

**You can also find this post on Active Rain.

]]> Brandon, FL | Bouncy Castles for Parties tag:blog.brandonrealestateresource.com,2007-10-16:13fe4f22-4deb-4256-91d2-7480b1c0f180 Susie Roscoe 2007-10-22T14:58:32Z 2007-10-16T18:50:00Z We Bring the PARTY to YOU!

Is it your child's birthday?  Having a block party?  Need a moonwalk or a water slide?   End of the school year?  Football for the parents and fun for the kids?  

Call Bounce A Round, Inc. of Brandon, FL.  We have bouncy castles, tables, chairs, a snowkone machine and generators if you're not close enough to the electric.

Check out the website at:  My Bounce-A-Round, Inc.

Office:  813-685-3462   Fax:  813-685-2753   Email:  SusieRoscoe@gmail.com



**Serving Brandon, Seffner, Valrico, Plant City, Lithia, Riverview, Mango, Durant, and Gibsonton.

 

 
 
]]> Want the Value of Your Home in 30 Seconds...Coming Right Up! tag:blog.brandonrealestateresource.com,2007-10-16:8d845344-b44b-4cfa-8914-fcf6364352dd Susie Roscoe 2007-10-22T14:59:06Z 2007-10-16T15:11:00Z Your Home Has Just Been Photographed by the Zaio Corporation...

James Thorner wrote an article called A Home Appraisal in Just 2 Clicks about an appraiser, working for Zaio Corporation, as a photographer, who walks the streets daily toward filling a database to provide "real time appraisals." 

Zaio is set on modernizing a 100-year-old process from 7 days to 30 seconds.  Mark Silverstein is the company's local representative and said they've captured 489,000 homes since April.  These photos will provide an online database for real-time appraisals, bankers and real estate professionals. (and anyone else who's willing to pay) 

Zaio has divided the U.S. into 7500 zones partnering with local appraisers who will assist with the collection and update the data for each zone.  80,000 pictures are fed into this database each day with hopes to complete this project in less than 6 years. 

To ensure accuracy, appraisers will have to revisit every street in person once a year to note any new homes or old homes razed.  Multimillion-dollar mansions are being passed over for this process.  Zaio feels they are generally too unique and isolated to photograph and appraise accurately.

Here's a Few Questions:

  • Will this ensure sellers are guaranteed the value due for their property?
  • Will this account for remodels or upgrades not listed on the County Tax Records?
  • Is this the replacement for "Drive By Appraisals" from years ago? 

Now I'm curious what YOU think!

**You can read the entire article written by James Thorner for more details.  Published October 16, 2007 by St. Pete Times.

 

Looking for a home in the Tampa Bay Area?  **You can search all Brandon Area properties using this link.  If you would like further information not available on my website, please call me at (813)841-4721 or drop me an email at SusRoscoe@msn.com. 

FREE REPORT: How To Buy Lovely Homes In Brandon with Zero Down Payment ... Click here
 

Susie Roscoe, Real Estate Consultant with Signature Realty Associates  

Search the MLS at  Brandon Real Estate Resources

Check out My Website at SusieRoscoe.com

**You can also find my blog on Active Rain. 

]]> Rivercrest Real Estate Reports | September 2007 tag:blog.brandonrealestateresource.com,2007-10-15:a32d0e44-d834-4b61-830c-db231f7d3528 Susie Roscoe 2007-10-22T14:59:50Z 2007-10-15T11:02:00Z This Market Report Information for Rivercrest in Riverview, FL was accumulated between September 1st - September 30th, 2007.



Single Family Homes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Villas and Townhomes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Neighborhood Schools are exceptional!! 

Rivercrest is located off Hwy 301 in Riverview between I75 exits located at Gibsonton Drive & Big Bend Road in Riverview. 

Check out what the Rivercrest Community is up to! 

Rivercrest Riverview, FL

 

 

***This information is current as figured by MLS as of October 15th, 2007.  This does not include any private sales or homes listed For Sale By Owner.  All information presented on MLS believed to be true and accurate but should be verified.

**This information can also be found on Active Rain.

*Previous Reportsfor Rivercrest:  Rivercrest - August 2007  Rivercrest - July 2007    Rivercrest - June 2007

]]> Want to Play Halloween Hangman? tag:blog.brandonrealestateresource.com,2007-10-11:52900a64-d074-4f28-aed4-3950c14aeea0 Susie Roscoe 2007-10-22T15:00:26Z 2007-10-11T15:51:00Z Here's a Quick Game...  Got (less than) 5 minutes?

 

Let's Play Halloween Hangman! 

This is a game you can play while you need some distraction!  It's called Halloween Hangman!  I just played and scored an embarassing 115 points.  I completed one board and then got HUNG UP for lack of a better term.  Anyhow, try it!  It's easy...fun...your kids may even enjoy it! 

NO STRESS HERE...just some Halloween Hangman to get you in the mood for Halloween!  Record your score below... 

PS...If you get addicted, don't blame me!  But...Can You Beat My Score?

]]> Brandon, FL Do It Yourself with Home Depot's Help! tag:blog.brandonrealestateresource.com,2007-10-11:74c2b341-e242-485f-a5c3-ee21efba1c06 Susie Roscoe 2007-10-22T15:01:26Z 2007-10-11T15:46:00Z The Home Depot

Home Depot offers regular classes for anyone interested in Doing It Yourself!  Besides helpful store employees in every department ready to answer your questions

For starters, go to The Home Depot Clinics website.  Key in your zip-code and it will give you the closest store location.  Home Depot offers a variety of clinics to help homeowners make repairs as well as home improvements without hiring a professional.  This is a free service and can be very useful if you're moving or just ready for some changes.

Home Depot even offers Do-It-Herself Clinics!  These classes offer a special evening dedicated to "women" who are interested in learning more about power tools, home repairs and then some!  For example, October 22nd from 7-8:30pm, at the Valrico store (located at Brandon Blvd. and Mt. Carmel Road), is an "Intro to Power Tools."

Registration is available online for any of these events.  This Month's Clinics are as follows for the store located in Brandon, FL: 

  • Winterize Your Lawn:  October 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th from 7-8pm
  • Family Fire Safety:  October 6th, 13th 20th and 27th from 10-11am
  • Tiling Floor and Walls:  October 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th from 11am - noon
  • Create an Energy Efficient Home:  October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th from 1-2pm
  • KIDS WORKSHOP:  (Creating a Crayon Holder)  October 6th from 9am - 12pm

This store location is 1524 E Brandon Blvd at the corner of Hwy 60 and Mt. Carmel Road.  If you have questions regarding these clinics, you can call the customer service line at (813)655-3871. 

Previous workshops includepainting with faux finish, flooring, creating a home theater, "green your home" inside and out, creating the ultimate garage, installing low voltage lighting, bathroom updates including toilets and sinks, DuPont flooring and more.  Check out your local Home Depot and see what's going on!  You may have a project to get started yourself!

Even if You're NOT Bob the Builder...You Can Do It!!  Come see how easy it can be!


*This blog was also posted on my Active Rain blog. 

]]> Brandon Real Estate Reports September 2007 tag:blog.brandonrealestateresource.com,2007-10-05:90ffc420-cdda-49c4-9044-5a1ba826660f Susie Roscoe 2007-10-22T15:01:59Z 2007-10-05T19:03:00Z Welcome to Brandon, FL!

 

Interested in Real Estate in Brandon, FL?  Now is a GREAT TIME to buy a home, just check out this report and look at house prices!  Buying power has never been better than what you'll see for September 2007 in this market report for the Brandon area.   

Real Estate Reports Brandon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More information about Brandon, FL and the Brandon Area can be found on my website and my other blog.

*This information on Brandon, Florida Real Estate was collected from the Multiple Listing Service on October 5th, 2007.  All information believed to be true and accurate but should be verified.  These reports do not include private home sales in Brandon, FL or sales listed For Sale By Owner. 

Please contact Susie Roscoe with Signature Realty for more information regarding any of these areas for home searches.  You can also go to www.brandonrealestateresource.com and search the Multiple Listing Service for active properties in Brandon, FL as well as other areas.

 
]]> The Best Agent in "your" neighborhood...Is it YOU? tag:blog.brandonrealestateresource.com,2007-10-04:b4efe1f9-4350-434b-b749-5c80725146cc Susie Roscoe 2007-10-22T15:02:41Z 2007-10-04T18:55:00Z Experts in "Their Own Community" please step forward... 

Do you list where you live?  Do you have listings that stare you in the eye daily?  Does anyone even know YOU are a Realtor in that community?  Who better to market a home in the community you reside in but YOU?!?!

You're an expert in the community! 

  • YOU know the area and all the short cuts
  • YOU know what type of deed restrictions and how much the HOA fees are
  • YOU know all amenities without doing any extra homework to find out
  • YOU know how many homes are for sale
  • YOU know what has sold recently and what to expect
  • YOU are familiar with the "other models" in there
  • YOU know the schools
  • YOU know the best routes in and out of there during high traffic hours
  • YOU know the best restaurants
  • YOU know who the best neighbors are...and the one who aren't

 PROS

  • YOU know your neighbors
  • YOU get referrals from other homes close by
  • YOU hold open houses and the neighbors stop by
  • YOU'RE name is "out there" for the rest of the neighbors to see
  • YOU'RE close to the listing if you get sign calls that want fast showings
  • YOU know what to expect from the HOA
  • INFO TUBES stay full
  • SELLERS share your performance with the neighbors (especially when things are good)
  • FLYERS are easily delivered by walking the community (open house, just listed, reduced, etc.)

CONS

  • YOU know your neighbors
  • YOU know the weak spots about their particular home
  • YOU live there
  • YOU drive by daily
  • YOU get questions on why it's NOT selling quickly
  • YOU receive ridicule because of the price being too high or too low
  • YOU take the calls regarding the lawn being too tall or needing water or fertilizer, or etc.
  • YOU have to advise them on things they don't want to hear...and still live around the corner!
  • YOU are "not really working" if you are always at home?!?!
  • YOU know other agents in the neighborhood...that are watching you closely
  • YOU know what to expect from the HOA
  • NEIGHBORS take all the info tubes and you hear about it being empty...again
  • SELLERS share their perceived performance (asking them to reduce, negative feedback, no showings, etc.)
  • FLYERS end up around the neighborhood

I'm curious how YOU feel about putting a home "in your community" on the market.  Is this truly a PRO for Realtors or Sellers to list their homes with agents residing in their own community? 

 
]]> Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center | October 2007 tag:blog.brandonrealestateresource.com,2007-10-01:61ac9270-eb01-4221-ad03-0c2edd5ff1bb Susie Roscoe 2007-10-16T18:57:30Z 2007-10-01T18:56:00Z

What's Going on at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center in October?

Here's a glance!  You can see the rest of the shows for 2007  and through the middle of 2008 by going to their website. 

(¥) The Florida Orchestra's Opening Night
Carol Morsani Hall 		October 4, 2007
Liza Minnelli
Carol Morsani Hall 		October 6, 2007
Twelve Angry Men
Carol Morsani Hall 		October 9 - 14, 2007
American Indian Dance Theatre
Ferguson Hall 		October 11, 2007
The Witnesses
Ferguson Hall 		October 13 - 14, 2007
John Gorka
Jaeb Theater 		October 15, 2007
Club Jaeb
Jaeb Theater 		October 15, 2007 - February 11, 2008
12 Girls Band
Carol Morsani Hall 		October 17, 2007
The Jobsite Theater presents Gorey Stories
Shimberg Playhouse 		October 18 - November 4, 2007
(¥) The Florida Orchestra's Mozart and Strauss
Carol Morsani Hall 		October 19, 2007
(¥)Outback Concerts presents John Pinette
Ferguson Hall 		October 19, 2007
FREE screening of RENT the movie
on the Riverwalk at TBPAC
 October 19, 2007
(¥)VSA arts of Florida presents Young Soloists Awards
Ferguson Hall 		October 20, 2007
Celtic Woman
Carol Morsani Hall 		October 21, 2007
Healthy Herb
TECO Theater 		October 21, 2007
(¥) Tampa Bay Business Committee for the Arts' 2007 Gala
Ferguson Hall 		October 24, 2007
Jewtopia
Jaeb Theater 		October 26 - November 11, 2007
(¥) The Florida Orchestra's Broadway Hit Parade
Carol Morsani Hall 		October 26, 2007
(¥) Big Show
Ferguson Hall 		October 27, 2007
Solid Gold Soul featuring Jerry Butler, Gene Chandler, Billy Paul and the Impressions
Carol Morsani Hall 		October 27, 2007
(¥) Tampa Bay Symphony
An English Twist
Ferguson Hall 		October 28, 2007
(¥) Gossip, Lies & Secrets
Carol Morsani Hall 		October 28, 2007
For tickets call 813.229.STAR (7827) or 800.955.1045 outside the Tampa Bay area.

Please check this website for Directions and Parking.

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place
Tampa, Florida 33602

 

]]> Every Parent Needs This! tag:blog.brandonrealestateresource.com,2007-09-27:2cb56954-584b-4780-8fa3-354b169df774 Susie Roscoe 2007-10-16T18:59:37Z 2007-09-27T18:57:00Z

Sit back, turn up the sound, it's only 3 minutes and 15 seconds! This is simple THERAPY for the overworked, underpaid, unappreciated, overtired, underfed, new mom, old mom, mom of multiples, and then some! This will also be appreciated by Dads! THIS is a CLASSICAL OVERTURE about BEING A MOM!! 

]]> Tampa Bay Lightning | 2007-2008 | October Schedule tag:blog.brandonrealestateresource.com,2007-09-27:d23a79d0-1a6d-493b-90e3-58310e986bf1 Susie Roscoe 2007-10-16T19:01:05Z 2007-09-27T06:59:00Z The Tampa Bay Lightning are "almost" back in action!! Thursday, October 4th, 2007 is the first game of the 2007-2008 season...and The Lightning play at The St.Pete Times Forum in Tampa!  The team roster is stacked full of incredible talent...check it out for yourself!

There are tickets available at Ticketmaster in
Tampa Bay for all the home games. Making plans to attend the some home games for the Tampa Bay Lightning?  Here's the "home game schedule" to follow:

Need tickets for the October Games:

 

 

 

 

 

Venue Map Click on the seating chart for tickets!

 

 

Brandon is just 20 Minutes from The St. Pete Times Forum!  Looking for a home in the Brandon Area?  **You can search all Brandon Area properties using this link.  If you would like further information not available on my website, please call me at (813)841-4721 or drop me an email at SusRoscoe@msn.com. 

FREE REPORT: How To Buy Lovely Homes In Brandon with Zero Down Payment ... Click here
 

Susie Roscoe, Real Estate Consultant with Signature Realty Associates  

Search the MLS at  Brandon Real Estate Resources

Check out My Website at SusieRoscoe.com

**You can also find my blogs on Active Rain.

 

]]> Channelside to Ybor...Got a Ride? tag:blog.brandonrealestateresource.com,2007-09-21:d355686c-1ae0-4ff1-a657-4e95918f027c Susie Roscoe 2007-10-16T18:47:08Z 2007-09-21T18:46:00Z

Need a Ride From Channelside to Ybor?

Take a Ride on the Trolley!  Were you ever curious about WHERE IT GOES???  Here's a map of everything you can see while touring the town by trolley!  There are special times these trolleys run so plan your trip accordingly.  If you're heading towards Channelside for some fun, park your car - and take the trolley!  Your adventure can start with a relaxing dining experience toone of Channelside's many restaurants, do some shopping, or another entertaining adventure while touring the area. NEXT...park your car...and hop on board and cruise around from downtown Tampa to Tampa Convention Center, downtown restaurants, the Tampa Museum of Art, Old Hyde Park Village, Channelside, the Florida Aquarium, and Historic Ybor City.

You can always check the Weekday Routes for Route 96 and Route 98 for more details.

No service available the following days: New Year's Day (January 1), July 4th, Memorial Day (last Monday of May), Labor Day (first Monday in September), Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November), or Christmas Day (December 25).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channelside is approximately 20 minutes from the Brandon Area. 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking for a home in the Brandon Area?  **You can search all Brandon Area properties using this link.  If you would like further information not available on my website, please call me at (813)841-4721 or drop me an email at SusRoscoe@msn.com. 

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]]> Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center | September 2007 tag:blog.brandonrealestateresource.com,2007-09-19:1f56c8c7-303e-4019-98a4-2517f85b1286 Susie Roscoe 2007-10-16T18:50:00Z 2007-09-19T18:49:00Z

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center | September 2007

What's Going on at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center in September?

For tickets call 813.229.STAR (7827) or 800.955.1045 outside the Tampa Bay area.

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place
Tampa, Florida 33602
Directions and Parking



 
]]> A Few Thoughts While Sitting There... tag:blog.brandonrealestateresource.com,2007-09-19:fa5999d8-4e8f-4814-bf63-9b1bbc75e6a0 Susie Roscoe 2007-10-16T18:49:04Z 2007-09-19T18:47:00Z

A Few Thoughts While Sitting There...

As I sat through a funeral viewing, mass, burial and reception the other day, I started reading through a mini-version of the Farmer's Almanac left out for visitors at the funeral home.  This particular family member had lived a long, beautiful life, and it was time for her to re-join her husband of 57 years of marriage.  In the funeral home, your mind always races around trying to figure out who everyone is or why people react so differently to death?!?  People tend to get philosophical or start to look at their own lives.  It can be a very enlightening time...sitting there...thinking. 

This entire family celebrated a life today vs. mourning her death.  This woman had lost her husband as well as her oldest son 2 years prior.  I sat thinking about how wonderful her life was when she was younger and healthier.  I wondered how often she had wished for more wealth, happiness, and friends.  The more I thought about her, the more I thought about my own life and how I would be remembered.  Here's a few things that crossed my mind...

  1. Success is determined by how determined you are to succeed.
  2. People are lonely because the build walls instead of bridges.
  3. It's okay to use friendship as a drawing account, but don't forget your deposits.
  4. What you are is more important than what you've got.
  5. The real secret to happiness is not what you give or receive, but what you share.

Life is short...handle with care!  Every step leaves a mark on "someone's life" so be responsible, be genuine, be yourself.  Most of all, "be your best" to your family not just your clients and friends! 

  *This is also posted on Active Rain.]]>