What Will The New Year Bring? By Patricia Tan In the last few weeks of 2011, I attended an international convention in California, and attended a series of presentations here in Florida. At these events, I heard several well respected economists give their predictions as to what might happen in our real estate market in 2012.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
How And When To Engage a Contractor By William Henry PhD History of ‘At Risk Construction Management’ aka ‘CM at Risk’ in the State of Florida In the late 1970’s a major public project went so poorly for the State University System that the two agencies responsible for major project administration for the State of Florida determined that they would try a new project delivery system for the first time.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
1031 Exchange The third in a three-part series By Jefferson Riddell, Esq After the real estate downturn, the number of 1031 exchanges decreased significantly. However, lately we’ve noticed an uptick in 1031 exchanges, perhaps a sign that the market is recovering or just an indication that investors are realizing it’s still one of the best tax shelters available.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
The Perfect Haircut By Sheila Venancia The secret to great haircuts is two-fold; first you must consider your face shape and secondly, you need to choose a cut that works with your hair’s texture. When it comes to getting great hair, don’t look any further than your own mirror. Whether you’re a “heart,” “round,” or “oval,” your best cut is determined by your face.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
British Developers Leave Their Mark On Sarasota By Patricia Tan From its earliest days, Sarasota has seen the impact of British settlers and developers, and our landscape continues to be influenced by them today. The Florida Mortgage and Investment Company first promoted Sarasota as a “modern town” in Scotland in 1885.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
The Chip Putt By Chad Jones If chipping isn’t one of your strengths, here is a simple tip on technique that I call the “chip putt” to help get your ball up and down easier. You don’t have to be a touring pro as much as you have to be more consistent.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Revised American Disabilities Act Regulations – Effecting Public Outdoor Recreational Areas By William Henry PhD Past ‘Safe Harbored Area’ No Longer Exempt Having served for many years as a forensic ‘court certified’ expert concerning design and construction litigation I am continually surprised by the on-going case law as it evolves– sometimes daily. Being in a so called ‘creative profession’ I am continually struck by the unusual issues surrounding much construction litigation.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
The Secret Of Japanese Hair Straightening “Say Bye-Bye To Your Blow Dryer” By Sheila Venancia Japanese hair straightening is a very innovative technique originated from Japan to make frizzy, curly, or wavy hair poker-straight while preserving the health of your hair. Soon after the first Japanese hair straightening system became very popular in Japan, this procedure then made its way to Hollywood. The process was created by Japanese hair expert Yoko Yamashita. Japanese hair straightening was granted a patent in its home country in 1995, after which the method spread to other parts of the world.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
The Art of Landscape Design By John Lay Landscaping is about relaxation. Whether you take care of your home yourself or hire a professional, taking in the sights, sounds and aromas of a picturesque healthy garden will go a long way toward relieving your stress. Sound nice? Then start thinking outside the bag of mulch. Creating your beautiful outdoor environment takes more than a trip to the home-improvement store. Landscaping is an art – a delicate balance of science and creativity.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Design Lines – Buying Art By Pamela Hughes The phrase, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” is never as true as it is with art. Even educated and totally knowledgeable art critics can have different views on a particular piece of art. Sometimes art is selected because the viewer sees it as pleasant, calming, beautiful, technically well-produced, shocking, avant-garde, valuable, or as a good investment for resale. All of this art can be “good”, if it is simply selected due to personal preference or intent.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Narrowing The Role Of Architects Contributed To The Demise Of The Profession By William Henry PhD Computer Aided Design It is apparent to many in the industry that there are several factors contributing to the diminishing role architects play in designing the built environment. One major factor that will be examined is something known as “CAD.” In the twentieth century, a ‘cad’ was an acronym for a womanizer. In today’s industry parlance, “CAD” has a much different meaning: it stands for “Computer Aided Design.” The impact of CAD on the profession is enormous. CAD enables architects to draw at the […]
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Resort Style Living – It Sells! By Patricia Tan I recently attended a class on Resort and Second Home Real Estate Markets, and I learned a lot about why and how people buy homes in resort communities. We may not necessarily think about our beautiful spot on the Gulf Coast as a resort area, but that is exactly how many overseas and out of state buyers see us.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
What Your Hair Color Says About You And Your Personality By Sheila Venancia Whether you intend it or not, your hair color could affect other people’s first impression of you. This may be a subliminal message, but it’s a powerful one. Typical first impressions most people have for various hair colors, are both positive and negative. Your hair color reveals something about you to other people.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Stop Hitting Fat Shots Once And For All By Chad Jones Ever had the problem of hitting behind the ball? If you’re like a lot of people that do try this swing tip. First, let me help you better understand what is happening when hitting behind the ball.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
COR Designer Furniture; Simplicity Is The Ultimate Sophistication By Michael Bush Purist in appearance, unmistakable in design, COR pieces are modern-day classics that gain their beauty from quality materials, exceptional craftsmanship and excellent proportions, making COR, a designer furniture manufacturer based in Germany, a leader in the industry practically since its inception.
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