Archive for August, 2010

August 16th, 2010

Florida Keys Continue to be Physically Unaffected by Oil Spill

Mud injected Wednesday, Aug. 4 in the Transocean/BP well and a tight-fitting cap on a failed blowout preventer continue to prevent new oil from gushing into the northern Gulf of Mexico.

Officials continue to monitor this “static kill,” and will determine whether or not to follow with concrete to permanently seal the top of the well.

Next, comes the “bottom kill,” where a drilled relief well will be used to pump in mud and cement. Exact timing for completion of the “bottom kill,” the final step, is not known, but officials targeted mid-August as the end date several months ago.

Meanwhile the risk remains “very, very low” for near-term Transocean/BP oil spill pollution threats to the Florida Keys and South Florida, according to officials involved in response efforts and, in fact, since the April 20 explosion, the Keys have not been physically impacted by the spill.

“For the past several months, there has been an eddy (Eddy Franklin) that has broken off from the Loop Current between the wellhead and where the current come north and turns towards the Straits of Florida,” said former Coast Guard Admiral Thad Allen, the national incident commander. “So (that) eddy has created a hydraulic barrier between the well head and the loop current and the chances that oil will become entrained in the Loop Current are very, very low and will go to zero as we continue to control the leakage at the well with the cap and ultimately kill it.”

For complete information go to http://www.fla-keys.com/news/news.cfm?sid=7754

August 16th, 2010

Florida Beach Towns Beat Big City Stresses

Florida Beach Towns Beat Big City Stresses

Living in a big city doesn’t always mean instant advantages. Traffic noise and pollution, deadlines set for yesterday, rising crime and insurance rates, and the cost of living index, to name a few: Stresses in today’s cities can overwhelm the senses and well-being of even the strongest. The negative effects of city life can impact all facets of life.

Health
Extended exposure to constant stress reduces one’s ability to withstand disease and permanently damage one’s physical health:
1. High Blood Pressure
2. Heart Attacks
3. Strokes
4. Ulcers
5. Natural Immunity
6. Sleep
7. Teeth and Gums
8. And many more.

But the negative effects don’t stop with just the body. One’s mental health often suffers, as well:
1. Depression
2. Desperation
3. Night Sweats
4. Nightmares
5. Road Rage
6. And so much more.

Friends, family, co-workers, bosses, customers, and even strangers can both affect and be affected by common stresses found in the city. Unless one completely sequesters him- or herself from exposure, there’s really no way to avoid city life stress. But that presents its own stress factor list.

What might be done to reduce those stresses? Move to a quiet, beautiful beach town in Florida!

Calmer Living
Reduction or elimination of major stress factors plays a huge part in improving both physical well-being and mental and emotional outlook. Changing living locations to a slower, calmer, more pleasant environment, such as smaller beach towns on the Florida coastline can vastly improve physical and mental health.

Commutes of minutes instead of hours, breathtaking scenery, and affordable living costs all present themselves in Florida beach towns. Sandy beaches, friendly neighbors and shop keepers embrace peaceful living and incorporate serenity into the way of life along Florida’s coastlines.

From Jupiter to Marlboro to Fort Meyers to Seaside and many more, Florida coastal beach towns offer the potential of reductions in virtually every category–except, of course, increases in peace of mind, relaxation, and overall satisfaction.

Solution
Close to major metropolitan areas or more isolated locations, Florida beach towns gift visitors and residents, old and new, with revised outlooks and reduced stress with peaceful ways of life!


Sources:
Web MD, Inc; “How to Cope with Stress: His and Hers Advice,” by Heather Hatfield; reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD; June 2005; (c)2005, WebMD; found at: http://women.webmd.com/features/stress-tips-for-men-and-women

Web MD, Inc; Causes of Stress, Information Page; (C)2005, WebMD, Inc.; found at: http://www.webmd.com/search/search_results/default.aspx?query=causes%20of%20stress&sourceType=undefined

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August 16th, 2010

Marathon Home for sale-Just $120,000

Motivated seller. This mobile home can be yours or buy it with the property next door and rent one. See MLS#552289 Each are currently rented for $800/mo. Price for both properties is $225K..

552288 Residential Active $120,000

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Provided as a courtesy of

Karen L. Angle

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.

Fax #: (305)743-7012

Mobile: (305)731-6219

Office Phone: (305)289-6504

Toll-Free: (800)366-5181 ext. 6504

11050 Overseas Highway

Marathon,FL 33050

karen.angle@cbschmitt.com

http://www.allfloridakeysrealestate.com

August 16th, 2010

Marathon Rental Income property for sale

Two Homes for the price of one! Motivated seller. These side by side mobile homes can be yours or buy them separately for 120K. They each have over 4700 sqft of property that can be combined or build two new homes. Live in one and rent the other. See MLS# 552288 & 552289. Each are currently rented for $800/mo.

552290 Residential Active $225,000

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