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Spelling Bee here in Jacksonville, FL |
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There is a new Anytime Fitness here on the Westside of Jacksonville FL. It is located at 1523 Chaffee Rd. Jacksonville FL 32221.
I really don't know if this will be a curse or a blessing. Afterall, with this location being like 1/2 block away from my Watson Realty office what excuses can I make? I can't make any because it is just a short walk from my office.
Anytime Fitness has eliminated all my excuses......
- I don't have the time ----It is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. This place never closes!
- I hate dirty gyms---- This place is more like a upscale spa! It is so beautiful and super clean!
- I get bored easily ----- You won't get bored here, every piece of elliptical quipment has it's own personal television. You just plug in your headset and enjoy the numerous satellite digital channels.
- I can't afford it ----They're prices are low besides can I afford not to?
They also offer a free fitness evaluation with a certified personal trainer. I haven't used it yet though, I am just not ready for anyone to know how much I weigh and how out of shape I am, LOL!
Glenn who is the owner is there between 10am - 7pm and is very helpful. Just today he tought me how to use a piece of equipment.
They also offer
- Zumba classes
- Low monthly payments
- Corporate discounts
- Access to all other Anytime Fitnesses around the country.
 
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Emilys Walk Jacksonville FL Active Listings |
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Emily's Walk is a established neighborhood on the Westside of Jacksonville, FL. It feautures large spacious mainly brick homes flanked by majestic oak trees.
Emily's Walk is desireable due to it's proximity to the prestigous Trinity Christian Academy and Crystal Springs elementary. It is also minutes away from I-295, Chaffee Rd and I-10.
Currently there are only 3 active homes in Emily's Walk one of which is a short sale.
1029 East Emily's Walk 4 bedrooms 3 baths 2468 sq. ft. $279,900 Active (F13702)
1076 East Emily's Walk 5 bedrooms 3.5 baths 3020 sq. ft. $285,000 Active (WTSN03)
1052 East Emily's Walk 4 bedrooms 4 baths 4608 sq. ft. $399,000 Active/Contingent (WTSN03)
If you would like more information on any other homes in Emily's Walk or any Jacksonville,FL homes please don't hesitate to contact me if you are looking for a Realtor in the Jacksonville, FL area.
Down payment and closing cost assistance is still available to purchase homes in the Jacksonville, FL, Duval county area. I have the information that you need on all of them to purchase real estate in Jacksonville, FL. |
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Changes To Earned Income Credit 2011 |
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There are new changes for the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit 2011
For more information on the changes please click here.
The amount of credit has increased. The maximum amount of the credit has increased. The maximum amounts for 2010 are.......
$3,050 if you have one qualifying child,
$5,036 if you have two qualifying children,
$5,666 if you have three or more qualifying children, or
$457 if you do not have a qualifying child.
Earned income amount increased. The maximum amount of income you can earn and still get the credit has increased for 2010. You may be able to take the credit if:
- You have three or more qualifying children and you earn less than $43,352 ($48,362 if married filing jointly),
- You have two qualifying children and you earn less than $40,363 ($45,373 is married filing jointly),
- You have one qualifying child and you earn less than $35,535 ($40,545 if married filing jointly), or
- You do not have a qualifying child and you earn less than $13,460 ($18,470 if married filing jointly).
Investment income amount. The maximum amount of investment income you can have and still get the credit is still $3,100 for 2010.
Advance payment of the credit. If you get the advance payments of the credit from your employer with your pay, the total advance payments you get during 2010 can be as much as $1,830.
I hope you find this overview helpful.
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Christmas Made in the South Jacksonville FL |
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Where has the time gone in Jacksonville FL? We are still experiencing near 80 degree weather during the month of November. It certainly does not feel like the holidays are upon us but it must be, the 22nd annual Christmas made in the South show is here in Jacksonville FL again.
This is an annual Jacksonville FL tradition that is always such a pleasure. Christmas Made in the South is always full of hundreds of artists and craftsmen from around the country. The things are just so unique and change from year to year. You really never know what you can expect.
I love fine arts and crafts. Both can certainly be found at every booth. You will be sure to find something for everyone of your shopping list when you attend this event.
When:
Friday 11/26 9:00AM-6:00PM
Saturday 11/27 10:00AM-6:00PM
Sunday 11/28 11:00AM-5:00PM
Where:
The Prime Osborn Convention Center
1000 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204
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Jacksonville FL Thanksgiving Government Offices Schedule |
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Next week, November 25 & 26 many Jacksonville FL goverment offices will be closed to celebrate the Thanksgiving holidayin Jacksonville FL. I have compiled a list for you.
Novemeber 25 & 26 the following offices will be closed in Jacksonville FL......................
- City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval St.
- Ed Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St.
- Jake M. Godbold City Hall Annex, 407 N. Laura St.
- Yates Building, 231 E. Forsyth St.
- (The Office of the Tax Collector, including all Tax Collector branch offices and The Office of the Property Appraiser)
- Duval County Courthouse, 330 E. Bay St.
- Supervisor of Elections main office, 105 E. Monroe St.
- Supervisor of Elections branch office, 5200-2 Norwood Ave.
- Animal Care and Protective Services, 2020 Forest St.
- Animal Care and Protective Services Mandarin Adoption Center, 10503-19 San Jose Blvd.
- Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department administrative offices, 515 N. Julia St.
- Recreation and Community Services Department offices, 214 N. Hogan St.
- All community and senior centers and gymnasiums managed by the Recreation and Community Services Department
- Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park Nature Center, 7000 Roosevelt Blvd.
- Victim Services Center, 403 W. 10th St.
- Jacksonville Children's Commission, 1095 A. Philip Randolph Blvd.
- Behavioral and Human Services Division Emergency Assistance office, 1809 Art Museum Drive
- Right-of-Way and Grounds Maintenance administrative offices, 609 St. Johns Bluff Road
- Solid Waste Division administrative offices, 1031 Superior St.
- Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 2675 Commonwealth Ave.
- The Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St.
- Jacksonville Public Library (Main Library and branches)
The main library and all of it's branches will be closed at 6 p.m.
Garbage, Yard Waste and Recycling Collection
Residential garbage, yard waste and recycling will not be collected on Thanksgiving Day. Residential garbage, yard waste and recycling normally collected on Thursday will be collected on Saturday, Nov. 27 instead. If you regularly receive Friday collection service, residential garbage, yard waste and recycling will be collected as usual on Friday, Nov. 26. Appliances will not be collected on Friday, Nov. 26.
The Trail Ridge Landfill, 5110 U.S. Highway 301, will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25 but will resume normal operating hours on Friday, Nov. 26. The Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 2675 Commonwealth Ave., will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26, but will resume normal operating hours on Saturday, Nov. 27.
For more information regarding Jacksonville FL or the surrounding area please contact me (904) 962-8404 or use the form below. |
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Helpful Household tips, I'll bet that you didn't know about |
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I love sharing new things that I come across and these are just great!
I'm sure there will be some things on here that you did not know............
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A sealed envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours, then slide a
knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed. (hmmmmmm..)
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Use Empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords It keeps them
neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs to.
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For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and put
Dawn dish washing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They won't
refreeze. (wish I had known this for the last 40 years!)
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To remove old wax from a glass candle holder, put it in the freezer for
a few hours. Then take the candle holder out and turn it upside down. The
wax will fall out.
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Crayon marks on walls? This worked wonderfully! A damp rag, dipped
in baking soda. Comes off with little effort (elbow grease that is!)..
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Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops (like store receipt
BLUE!) rubbing alcohol on paper towel.
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Whenever I purchase a box of Steel wool pads Pads, I immediately take a pair of
scissors and cut each pad into halves. After years of having to throw
away rusted and unused and smelly pads, I finally decided that this would
be much more economical. Now a box of Steel wool pads last me indefinitely!
In fact, I have noticed that the scissors get 'sharpened'' this way!
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Blood stains on clothes? Not to worry! Just pour a little hydrogen
peroxide on a cloth and proceed to wipe off every drop of blood. Works
every time! (Now, where to put the body?) LOL
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Use vertical strokes when washing windows outside and horizontal
for inside windows.. This way you can tell which side has the streaks.
Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean. Don't wash windows
on a sunny day. They will dry too quickly and will probably streak.
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Spray a bit of perfume on the light bulb in any room to create a lovely
light scent in each room when the light is turned on.
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Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes will smell
freshly washed for weeks to come. You can also do this with towels and linen.
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Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at least 3
hours prior to burning .
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XX To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag and add the
flowers. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dust and dirt
and leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works like a charm!
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To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add a drop or two of dish soap
and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a boil on stove top.
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Spray your TUPPERWARE with nonstick cooking spray before pouring
in tomato based sauces and there won't be any stains.
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Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks.
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When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the
corn's natural sweetness
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Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half, and rub it on your
forehead. The throbbing will go away.
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Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for future
use in casseroles and sauces ........ LEFT OVER WINE, WHAT'S THAT? :)
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To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the area
and you will experience instant relief.
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Ants, ants, ants everywhere ... Well, they are said to never cross a chalk line.. So,
get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or wherever ants tend to march. See for yourself.
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Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job and better still,
leaves a lovely smell to the shine.
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When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before resorting to
tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over the splinter, and
then pull it off. Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly and easily.
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Now look what you can do with Alka Seltzer...... ... Clean a toilet.
Drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets, wait twenty minutes, brush and flush.
The citric acid and effervescent action clean vitreous China ...
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Clean a vase.
To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or cruet, fill with water
and drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets.
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Polish jewelry.
Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and immerse the
jewelry for two minutes.
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Clean a thermos bottle.
Fill the bottle with water, drop in four Alka Seltzer tablets, and let soak
for an hour (or longer, if necessary).
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Unclog a drain.
Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka Seltzer tablets down the
drain followed by a cup of Heinz White Vinegar.. Wait a few minutes,
and then run the hot water.
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Do your friends a favor. Pass this timely (and some not-so-timely)
information on to a friend! I just did.
Makes you wonder about ingesting Alka Seltzer, doesn't it?
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Condo in Lake Ridge Villas North @ Fleming Island Plantation $95,000 |
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We have just listed an end unit condo in Lake Ridge Villas North @ Fleming Island Plantation. Lake Ridge Villas North is a gated community in desirable Clay County Florida. Fleming Island Plantation is a master planned community minutes outside of Jacksonville, FL and contains major shopping, schools both private and public, business offices, and recreational opportunities.
This spacious condominium feature 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ bathrooms. There is a beautifully appointed kitchen that any chef would be proud to prepare meals in. The kitchen features rich dark cherry wood cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. The appliance package includes refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher. Included in the sale is the washer/dryer located in the interior laundry room.
An added bonus is the rare attached one car garage.
Call me for your private tour.
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Jacksonville FL College Fair |
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It's that time of the year again. Time for students and parents alike to start gathering information of prospective colleges in the Jacksonville FL area.
I love passing along this sort of information. This is a good oppurtunity to speak with representatives from several major colleges and universities in the area all at the same time.
Google why I am your best source for all things real estate in Jacksonville FL.
St. Thomas Missionary Baptist Church
5863 Moncreif Rd--Jacksonville FL 32209
(904) 768-8800 -(904) 768-1388 fax
Ernest L. Murray, Sr., Pastor
College Prep Day
Saturday, January 30, 2010
St. Thomas Family Life Center
2119 Rowe Avenue
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Representatives from local colleges and universities will be in attendence.
All High School students and anyone interested in pursuing higher education are welcome to attend.
Ask me how to obtain up to funds for down payment and closing cost assistance in Jacksonville FL.
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Where to take your Jacksonville FL Christmas tree??????????? |
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OK, so we are 7 days into the New Year yet you still have your live Christmas Tree up. The leaves are getting brown and the tinsel is falling down. What is there to do?
Well if you live in Jacksonville, FL they have made it very easy to dispose of your live tree as long as you follow these rules if you live in a home........
- Have your tree out curbside on your regular yard waste collection day
- Remove all decorations and tree stand
If you live in an apartment your first step should be to call me Kim Dove. There is no reason to still be in an apartment with the exciting deals, low fixed interest rates, down payment and closing cost assistance available.
The next thing you may do is take your tree to one of the following locations. There they will turn the trees into mulch. That's healthy for everyone!
Old Kings Road Landfill
8540 Old Kings Road
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-768-5363
First Coast Mulch
11864 Camden Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
904-751-6495
Custom Mulching and Recycling
11843 Camden Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
904-714-4400 |
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I really think customer service is back in the Jacksonville FL Area |
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I really think customer service is back in the Jacksonville FL area. My Mom called me from work to tell me that she felt very sick and was going to the ER after work. My Mom was sick about a month ago and went to see her now fired primary care physician in Jacksonville FL. That's a blog for another time titled "What NOT to do if you want to keep patients".
You see I am the oldest so when my Mom gets sick I take it very seriously. I told Mom to swing by my home and I would drive her out to Orange Park Medical Center in Orange Park FL. It's not that I have anything against OPMC they are really a great hospital. I think they have gone completely paperless also I just really do hate emergency rooms. When we arrived my biggest fears were realized. I knew we had at least a 4 hour wait ahead of us from the look of the waiting room.Well maybe not because they are very efficient but I wasn't about to take that chance. Ok when someone is missing a limb of course you don't mind the wait but not this time.
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It also dawned on me to ask my Mom how much her copay would be for the emergency room visit. She was under the impression that it was $50 and boy was she wrong. Upon closer examination of her medical card I discovered her co pay was a whopping $250 just as I suspected.
Well thanks to my trusty blackberry I was able to look up the urgent care facility Solantic on Kingsley Ave in Orange Park FL. Not only were they less than a block away as the medical assistant advised but they were also open until 9pm. That was my first suprise as I was expecting to hear "But it is too late for us to take any more patients tonight". I was told in a cheery voice to bring my Mom on down. What a relief!
I have heard of Solantic but I had never been there before. Everything from the decor to the staff was absolutely fabulous! It sure didn't look like a medical facility. It was more like a trendy spa of sorts. Purple and Yellow paint colors covered all of the walls. This theme was even carried into the patient rooms. There is actually a colorful menu behind the receptionist desk. Clearly and concisely spelling out procedures and cost. What a novel idea knowing what a procedure will cost you before you actually get it done. I thought this was terrific.
The entire staff was so friendly considering were the last patients of the night. We arrived at about 8:30 and never felt rushed at all. We were treated in a courteous and professional manner that was really appreciated by myself and my Mom.
My Mom was seen by Sally Armistead A.R.N.P. and Mark the M.A.. The entire staff was a joy to visit with.
We are actually confident that with the care and attention my Mom was given that she will be just fine.
I would just like to thank the entire staff of Solantic on Kingsley Ave in Orange Park FL for a job well done.
By the way after testing, my Mom has tonsilitis and the bill was only $55 including the prescription |
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Contact Information
Kim Dove Watson Realty Corp.
Office: (904) 962-8404 Cell: (904) 962-8404 Fax: (904) 212-0148
Lic. #: SL3137324
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