The Sunshine State continues to be the sunshine state!

The Sunshine State continues to be the sunshine state!

With just a scattering of days left to hurricane season 2006, the quiet storm year continues to fade peacefully. The Sunshine State continues to be the sunshine state! An average hurricane season produces ten named storms, six of which become hurricanes, two of them intense.

This year, so far, the Atlantic basic has spawned nine named storms, five of which become hurricanes, two intense. Last year, the record-breaker, had twenty-eight named storms, fifteen of them hurricanes, seven of those intense.

This year, Florida was hit by no hurricanes and only two tropical storms – Alberto, on the Gulf Coast and Ernesto, in the south. In 2006, no storms were worries to Central Florida.

During the past 145 years – the time of serious record-keeping of storms – Florida has been hit by only four hurricanes and six tropical storms in November. Two of the hurricanes were category 1 storms, two were category 2.The last named storm, in 1998, was Mitch, a tropical storm, which landed at Bonita Beach, southwest of Orlando.

The Villas at Cypress Springs, Beautiful New Town Homes in Orlando by Toll Brothers

This is a new townhome community of only 81 homes by luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers located close by the GreeneWay, the East-West Expressway and the Beachline Expressway in Orange County.

Amenities include a swimming pool and cabana, stone architectural features and a stone-wall, heavily landscaped entrance-way. There are two floor plans, one with the master bedroom downstairs which is 1806 square feet and one with an upstairs master bedroom that’s 1979 square feet. Prices start at $269,975 for the smaller model and $284,975 for the larger one with an optional fourth bedroom available.

For more information on these luxury models, call Teri Isner, Team Leader of The Orlando Avenue Top Team, real estate agents specializing in the Orlando area, at 407-467-5155.

5432 Pine Creek Drive

For information on this and similar properties, call Teri Isner, Team Leader of The Orlando Avenue Top Team, real estate agents specializing in the Orlando, Florida area. Teri’s telephone number is 407-467-5155.

Orlando Condos from the low 100s Live in the heart of Millenia!

Opportunity awaits at the Residences at Millenia – minutes from I-4, downtown Orlando, the attractions, The Mall at Millenia. Building amenities include a spa and clubhouse, tennis court, fitness center, indoor racquetball court and projection theater. Indoor amenities include new granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, new cherry wood cabinetry. Prices start in the low hundred thousands.

Passports Required for Air Travel Into the United States as of Jan.23rd 2007

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Department of State announced on November 22 the official requirement for citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda to present a passport to enter the United States when arriving by air from any part of the Western Hemisphere (including the Caribbean and Central and South America) beginning January 23, 2007.

This is a revision from the previously announced date of January 8, 2007.

U.S. Citizens departing and returning to the United States by air after January 23, 2007, will be required to have a valid U.S. Passport. The Passport office is already busy and this will likely contribute to a backlog that could result in lengthy issuance delays as these rules take effect.

Although the requirement to possess a valid Passport or PASScard for sea travel and land border crossings could be extended to as late as June 1, 2009, the government can accelerate this date based on meeting certain standards and is recommending that travelers be prepared for the passport requirement as early as January 1, 2008.

Remember, without a Passport or PASScard, your clients will not be able to travel outside of the United States and you will be limited in the international leisure vacations that you can market and sell – particularly cruises. In addition, after the implementation date, U.S. clients who arrive at their Port of Embarkation without a valid U.S. Passport will not be permitted to board the ship. Information you can share with every client on obtaining or renewing a U.S. Passport can be found on the State Department’s Web site.

A time to pause and remember how thankful we are for all our blessings.

Thanksgiving Wishes from Orlando Team Leader Teri Isner and The Orlando Avenue Top Team, real estate agents, wish all of our families, friends and neighbors, customers and readers – you – a warm and happy Thanksgiving of love and thanks giving.

Kissimmee, Florida Vacation Condo for Sale

This community is close to Disney. It is guard-gated, has resort-style amenities and is zoned for short term rentals. The condo is on the third floor of a three story building and comes completely furnished.

This property is a listing of The Orlando Avenue Top Team, real estate agents specializing in the buying and selling of primary and vacation homes in the greater Orlando area. Visit our website for all the details of this listing. For a showing of this home in this vacation community – or of other homes in other communities – call team leader Teri Isner, 407-467-5155.

Read The Anguillan, Anguilla’s Local Newspaper

The Anguillan is a weekly independent newspaper of Anguilla which comes out every Thursday. It has on its banner a statement by John F. Kennedy which says, "The Price of Freedom is Eternal Vigilance."

Read what is going on in Anguilla online or pick it up at local newsstands – among them – Ashley and Sons, Neville’s Grocery, Anguilla Drug Store or Fair Play Food Center in The Valley, in Sandy Hill at Tropical Flower, and at the Last Flight Restaurant at Wallblake Airport.

Orlando Universal Studios to have Blue Man Group

Call it a happening! The very successful, original, strange and funny, Blue Man Group will be coming to Universal Orlando this June, 2007. The group, which wears black clothing and blue paint, started as street performers in New York City in the 1980s. Since then there are Blue Man Groups in such cities as Las Vegas, Boston and London as well as touring shows. 

The show in Orlando will open on June 4th in a renovated, state-of-the-art 1,000 seat theater previously used by Nickelodeon Studios. The theater will have access from both CityWalk and the theme park.

Tickets for the show start at $45 for a matinee and a combination ticket for theme park and show admission – as well as a previous of this unique multimedia show – can be found on this site.

Florida Gardening is a Year Round Pleasure

For those who love to garden, living in Florida provides a delight. Trees maintain their leaves, grass remains green, plants continue to bloom.

It is a sunny paradise! In Orlando, winter mornings may bring temporary frost. Listen to TV or radio the night before. If the weatherperson predicts a frost, cover bushes, plants or shrubs with homemade remedies such as sheets or blankets. It is fun to drive through a neighborhood and see plants covered in this way! True Florida decorations!