A Greater Orlando Luxury Real Estate Auction

Keller Williams has now set up an auction division called the  Luxury Auctions International division.  This successful sales plan was started by Gitta ‘s Real Estate Team of Keller Williams Heritiage Realty this service and is open to all Keller Williams agents who have luxury properties starting at $500,000. 

Lake, Osceola, Orange, Seminole and Volusia county homes and Condos starting at $500,000 and up are being considered for the auction.  Homes will be sold on the day as part of an Absolute Auction where property will be sold to the highest bidder and some on Reserve.

The  first auction is Saturday March 15th 2008.  Registration is from 11:00 – 1:00pm the auction will be at 1:00pm.  Location the Wyndham Orlando Resort (Palms Ballroom) at 8001 International Drive Orlando, Fl 32819.

We are offering Buyer and Seller Orientation meetings to provide additional information on the auction process and to give you an opportunity to ask questions!  All meetings will be held at the Wyndham Orlando Resort.

If you are still not sure if auctions work read this article from the Tampa Tribune.

If you are looking to sell or buy please contact us today at teri@teriisner.com.  You must be registered.  So call today for details of the Sellers and Buyers meetings remember you must be registered to participate.  You can reach Teri at 407-467-5155.

A Christmas card from a long time friend is leading to this post.  Every year I get a picture card but this year the picture was missing one member.

Sad to hear that one of the three children had drowned in the swimming pool..  In Orlando, and most of Florida homes with pools are common.  Pool safety is a must for families or anyone that owns a pool.

In Florida you must have your pool enclosed if it is not secured with a gate.  Open pools leave owners open to liability.

What I was so sad to read was that 260 children under the age of 5 die each year in pools.

A child safety screen, pool alarm, gate locks all help but in the end supervision also plays a big part.

Here is a list of places to check out for ideas and supplies.

Backyard Safety

American Academy of Pediatrics

National Spa and Pool Safety

Pool Safety for Kids

Music for the season quiz

MUSIC OF THE SEASON A QUIZ FOR THE FAMILY

1. Move hitherward the entire assembly of those who are loyal in their belief Just to get you started O Come All Ye Faithful

2. Listen, the celestial messengers produce harmonious sounds

3. Nocturnal time span of unbroken quietness

4. An emotion excited by the acquisition or expectation of good given to terrestrial sphere

5. Embellish the interior passageways

6. Exalted heavenly beings to whom harkened

7. Twelve o’clock on a clement night witnessed its arrival

8. The Christmas preceding all others

9. Small municipality in Judea southwest of Jerusalem

10. Diminutive masculine master of skin-covered-percussionist cylinders

11. Omnipotent supreme being who elicits respite too ecstatic distinguished males

12. Obese personification fabricated of compressed mounds of minute crystals

13. Tranquility upon the terrestrial sphere

14. Expectation of arrival to populated area by mythical, masculine perennial gift-giver

15. Natal celebration devoid of color

16. In awe of the nocturnal time span characterized by religiosity

17. Geographic state of fantasy during the season of mother nature’s dormancy

18. The first person nominative plural of the triumvirate of far eastern heads of state

19. Cintinnabulation of vacillating pendulums in inverted metallic, resonant cups

20. In a distant location the existence of an improvised unit of newborn children’s slumber furniture

21. Proceed forth declaring upon a specific geological alpine formation

22. Jovial Yuletide desired for the second person singular or plural by the first person nominative plural (ok this was a tough one but We Wish You a Merry Xmas all the same)

Here are the answers:

Xmas Answers to Music of the Season Quiz:
Oh Come All Ye Faithful
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Silent Night
Joy to the World
Deck the Halls
Angels we have Heard on High
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
The First Noel
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Little Drummer Boy
God Rest Ye merry Gentleman
Frosty the Snowman
Let There Be Peace On Earth
White Christmas
O Holy Night
Winter Wonderland
We Three Kings
Silver Bells
Away in a Manger
Go Tell it on the Mountain
We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Celebration Florida Guide to Meetings

Celebration Florida Guide to Meetings this week there are a few to watch.  First the Celebration Florida Community Development District meeting will be tonight Dec. 5th at 7pm.  Then for fun join Trout Tales for meet the authors and the yoga meeting

Tomorro has been canceled.  There will be no yoga Thursday Dec. 6th but if you can attend the Tues evening class that will be fine.

Next Celebration Florida Women’s group needs volunteers to help with the holiday home tour.  Can you help as a greeter or at ticket sales?

The hours are Sat. Dec. 8th home greeters 2:45-6pm ticket sales 1-4pm.  Also on Dec. 8th home greeters 5:45-9pm and ticket sales 4-7pm.

The hours on Sunday Dec. 19th are home greeters 12:45-5pm and ticket sales 12-4pm.

Students this also can count towards Celebration Florida community service.  If you can help please call Barbara Blake at 407-898-8787 or email her at Barbara.O.Blake@disney.com

Dec. 7th at 7:30 Trout Bookstore Trout Tales will present David Koenig author of Realityland:  True Life and Adventures at Walt Disney World presenting a multimedia story of how Disney World was desinged and built.

Also on Sat. Dec. 8th 7:30pm there will be a Trout Tales Author series presentation at the Trout Bookstore in downtown Celebration Florida by the Disney Imagineer and show producer Jason Surrell from his book The Disney Mountains.  

He will also have a question and answer time.  Information call 321-939-2665.

Sunday Dec. 9th 4pm the Trout Tales author will be Hollywood Script Writer Donald Michael Platt reading excerpts from his latest novel Gathering of Vultures.  Call 321-939-2665.

Orlando Florida Guide to Chambers of Commerce

Orlando Florida Guide to Chambers of Commerce.  There are about 9 to choose from so here is the list with phone numbers and websites where available

East Orlando Chamber of Commerce 407-277-5951

Kissimmee Chamber of Commerce 407-847-3174

Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce 407-425-1234

Maitland Chamber of Commerce 407-644-0741

Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce 407-383-2165

Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce 407-333-4748

South Lake County Chamber of Commerce 352-394-4191

West Orange Chamber of Commerce 407-656-1304

Winter Park Chamber of Commerce 407-644-8281

Orlando Florida Guide to Ballet and Dance

Orlando Florida Guide to Ballet and Dance begins with the start of the Orlando Ballet founded in 1974.  Directed by the legendary

Fernando Bujones. It is one of the oldest and most professional dance companies in the Southern US.

The Orlando Ballet is the only Central Florida professional Ballet company.

The 29 year old Orlando Florida Ballet company promotes the standards of dance not only as an art form but as a way to bring culture and artistic education to the Orlando Florida community.

Here is a list of the other Ballet and Dance Companies in central Florida.

The Orlando Florida Ballet performs at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center.  The Orlando Ballet performance of the Nutcracker will be Dec. 14- 16th and 20th to the 23rd. 

They will be accompanied by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.   The professional performance will also include more than 100 children from the Orlando Ballet School and the Patel Conservatory.

The Ballet South 407-831-1770

Central Florida Ballet 407-849-9948

Russian Ballet of Orlando 407-443-5045

Rollins College Dance 407-646-2145  the Rollins College Dept. of Theatre and Dance is located at 1000 Holt Ave. – 2735 Winter Park Florida 32789-4499.  You can reach them at 407-646-2501.

The box office number is 407-646-2145.  Etreme dance is also located there.

Xtreme Dance Studio 407-332-6237

I hope this list will help you find some of the important ballet events and activities available to Orlando Florida residents in the metro-Orlando community.

Celebration Florida Holiday Home Tour Information

Celebration Florida Holiday Home Tour in the town of Celebration will take place on Saturday Dec. 8 and Sunday

December 9th presented by the Celebration Florida Women’s Club. The Women’s Club of Celebration was founded in 2004 whose goal is to create a better life and community in Osceola County. 

The time on Saturday is 3-9pm and the time on Sunday is 1-5pm.

There will be 8 decorated homes to visit so come see the holiday presentations and help support local charities.

Tickets are $20 but if you get them in advance from Barber and Beauty Emporium at Water Tower Place and the Village Merchantile on downtown Celebration Market Street they are only $15.   Children 3-11 are $5.

You can also get tickets from at the Town Hall.

This is the 10th Annual Holiday home tour at Celebration Florida.  The events showcases the various architectural styles and floor plans in Celebration Florida.

There will be a hospitality stop on the route and remember your support will help the Celebration Florida’s Women’s Charities that include helping the Celebration Florida Special Olympic groups as well as the Osceola Women’s Shelter.

If you would like more information about the Celebration  Women’s Club contact Cindy Smith at 321-939-0710.  The group meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30pm at the Celebration Community  Center which is located at 851 Celebration Avenue in Celebration Florida.

Celebration Florida Craft Events for the holidays

Celebration Florida Craft Event will be held Weds. Dec. 5th from 5-7 pm at 851 Celebration Ave in Celebration Florida.  This Adorable Ornament event will also be held on Saturday

Dec. 15th from 11:30 to 1pm in Celebration Florida at 851 Celebration Ave.  Come and let your imagination run wild. 

Create your own special holiday ornament for only $6.00 all materials will be provided.   The Celebration Parks and Recreation is proud to have Miss Patty present.

You will need to reserve you spot by calling not later than Dec. 1st 407-566-0841.  Ages 12 and older will be welcome.  Be sure to reserve a spot as space is limited.

Now for the grown ups that want to create their own magic glass block delight be sure to register for the Celebration Florida Holiday Decorations Class.

Monday Dec. 10th at 851 Celebration Avenue Celebration Florida.

$25 per person will get you started and include all materials for your lighted glass block decoration.  This class is presented by Nancy and Walter Toner Florists and Parks and recreation.  All ages welcome to reserve your spot call 321-929-4134 by Dec. 6th

Windermere Florida Parks and Recreation 5 and 10K walk amongst the lights

It is time as you can see from the Windermere Florida town clock for two great holiday events.

Windermere Florida Parks and Recreation Committee want you to light up your house like the Town Hall for the Christmas in Windermere Night Walk. 

There is also an Elder luncheon.

The Elder Luncheon will be held on Dec. 4th at 11:30 at the Windermere Florida Town Hall. 

This is a fun event and last year I was priviledge to help one of our elders get to the luncheon.  Her favorite part was the gift exchange an annual favorite.

The Windermere Florida Parks and Recreation Committee also had planned a 5 and 10km night walk on Dec. 15th. 

 Now for those of us who live along the route it is an opportunity to show off your "lights of Windermere.

The town of Windermere Florida invites you to decorate the route for the 200 plus walkers expected. 

Enjoy the evening walking either the 5 or the 10 kilometer routes, and participate in the fellowship at the Windermere Florida Town Hall. 

Registration includes a T-shirt with an original painting by artist Mariola Nowicki. 

The cost is $8.00 per person registration at the Town Hall from 5-6:15 pm. 

If you need more information call Donna Steele at 407-876-8393.

Celebration Florida Booster Club Social

Celebration Florida Booster Club Social

The Celebration Florida Boosters are planning a holiday meeting and social to raise money for the Athletics Dept. at Celebration Elementary K-8 and for Celebration High School.  You will need to make reservations for this event held downtown Celebration at

The Celebration Town Tavern on Tuesday Dec. 4th at 6pm.

Celebration Town Tavern is located at 721 Front Street.  

I have to admit this reminded me of a Jay Leno headlines since connecting anything from a school to the town tavern seemed interesting.  The Celebration Town Tavern does have a beer club, but as the saying goes Everyone is welcome.  It did put a smile on my face but don’t worry I wont be sending the annoucement to the the Tonight Show.

Anyway hope all Celebration Florida Booster Club fans are able to turn out for this event that features a complimentary dinner with beer, a silent auction, door prizes and lots of fun.  You need to reserve your space by contacting Susan Bona at susan.bona@celebration.fl.us.

The Celebration Town Tavern offers alot of family food and fun atmosphere. You can read about the history or the beer club, or check out the menu selection.   Just another one of the many choices you have for fine dining in Celebration Florida.

Finally here is video clip (not one of mine) but posted from you tube of the Celebration High School Marching Band.  Enjoy!