Neighborhood Watch...or no Neighborhood Watch?Neighborhood Watch or No Neighborhood Watch?- that is the question. Or at least one of them.So where do you stand? Are you in favor of Neighborhood Watches, or against them? Do you feel the serve a purpose in the community you live and work in- or are they simply a bunch of nosy, busybody Gladys Kravitzes with nothing else to do with their lives but check for "foreign" vehicles along their beat?The simmering Trayvon Martin/George Zimmerman case is surely causing many to give Neighborhood Watches more consideration than ever- and I'm not yet sure whether that's a good thing.Would you want to get "Zimmerman'd"? I wouldn't, and I dare say few others would welcome such a thing. The merits of the Zimmerman case (or lack thereof) notwithstanding, ... 04/10/2012

If I had a hammer....   If I had a hammer.... At first, I thought it was a bit troubling that Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis decreed that all Department of Labor buildings across the country must display these posters.  The thought that there's any type of pseudo-official endorsement of race-hustling publicity pimps Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson nearly turned my stomach. But then I remembered all of the great things Sharpton and Jesse have in store for us as Americans.  You know- "justice" and all. Here's your opportunity, Al and Jesse:  Prove to us here- and all of America- that you're truly men of your word.  You don't have to go too far, either: You can start right here by marching against these 2 young black men who (allegedly) gave the white man in the story a savage beating with a... 04/05/2012

God Bless the Sanford Police Department Folks will notice a new logo/image at the end of my signature line for a while. It's the badge of the embattled Sanford (FL) Police Department. I will include it for an indefinite period of time as a showing of support for this local police force- a group of folks on the streets 24 hours/day in looking to both serve and protect all of us here.The Sanford Police Department is coming under fire from all parts of the world these days. It seems that anyone who doesn't work or have anything else to do with their lives has decided to hurl one accusation after another with regard to the Trayvon Martin case.The police here have been called incompetent, they've been called racists, they've been accused of a cover-up, of "protecting one of their own". You k... 03/26/2012

Since the shooting of Trayvon Martin the "Stand Your ground Law" has come under extreme criticism.  Earlier this week I wrote another blog about this before it gathered nationwide steam. http://activerain.com/blogsview/3076805/murder-in-sanford-florida-speak-up-and-speak-out- There is a movement a foot to have George Zimmermans concealed gun permit revoked. There are other voices demanding that Stand Your Ground be repealed. CBS NEWS REPORT CASTLE LAW Most states have a version of the Castle Law.  Basically it says your home is your castle. If an intruder forces you into a position in your own home where you have no place to flee, and you fear for your life,  you are justified in shooting them. STAND YOUR GROUND The Stand Your Ground law operates on the same premise as the Castle Law ex... 03/25/2012

How much did you make off Trayvon Martin today? How much did you make off Trayvon Martin today? $10 each. “Get your Trayvon Martin Memorial Rally shirts here!”  Or something like that.  Amazing how so many folks want you to believe they’re in favor of “justice”, while they’re all in it for fame and the Almighty Dollar..or $10.  I don’t know if this entrepreneur is strictly a local franchisee of some sort…or if he’s part of some entrepreneurial co-op…or… Never mind- this guy is just flat-out making money off of a dead kid.  Nothing cute about that.  And nothing cute about trampling on a young man’s grave in pursuit of cash. How much did you make off Trayvon Martin today? How much did you make off Trayvon Martin today? Some haven’t sought to make money, per se. Some are nothing but pot-ca... 03/23/2012

Have you been following the case of Trayvon Martin? This is the young black 17 year old boy who was unarmed and shot down by a self appointed neighborhood watch captain.  The community was a gated community in Sanford Florida.  The young man was visiting his father.  He walked to a local 7-11 and was coming back through the parking lot, when accosted by George Zimmerman a self appointed community watch dog. Trayvon was armed with a cell phone, bag of Skittles and a can of soda.  Zimmerman was armed with a 9 mm.  911 recordings show the police dispatcher told Zimmerman not to pursue this young man.  To stand down!  Clearly heard on recordings is Trayvon begging for someone to help him. Trayvon was on the cell phone to his girlfriend telling her what was going on. He had done nothing wron... 03/21/2012

Tragedy, racism and a circus:  the death of Trayvon Martyr Martin   Tragedy, racism and a circus:  the death of Trayvon Martyr Martin   Editor’s note for those outside of our little part of America:  Trayvon Martin was a 17-year-old young black man when he was shot and killed by George Zimmerman, a Hispanic man. I hate this Trayvon Martin story….hate it, hate it, hate it- for it’s a story filled with nothing but losers.  Death crowns no victors save the one(s) who’ve gone home to see the face of Jesus- and the circumstances surrounding Trayvon Martin’s death are known but to George Zimmerman and the Lord. But was race an issue in Trayvon‘s death at all?  Not sure- but it’s surely been an issue ever since.  Word to the Martin family and others:  young Trayvon’s death is a tragedy regardl... 03/18/2012

Pedestrian tales from the middle of the road, #9It's your turn again, Seminole County Sheriff Donald Eslinger...Another of our neghbors has found little use for the City of Sanford or Seminole County's pedestrian traffic laws. He's now gone- but his family, the truck driver and his family will absorb the price of his actions for a long time to come.May God bless, keep and comfort all families involved.. May God also allow us a great start to 2012- and lead our local law enforcement agencies to protect and serve our community as they've sworn to do- even when that means protecting us from ourselves.Lives are worth it, right? And as this story reminds us, when 18-wheeler strikes a human, chances of the human winning the battle are vey slim.Brandon man killed while crossing W. State Road 4... 12/31/2011

4914 Cains Wren Trail Sanford FL This 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom, 3 car garage with a swimming pool home is located in Sanford Florida. It is listed as a Short Sale, with lender approval needed to complete the transaction. The community is located close to Interstate 4 and and Hwy 46 on the west side of Interstate 4. Monthly community fees for 4914 Cains Wren Trail Sanford FL are currently $225 per quarter, which will pay for the upkeep of the common areas. If you are looking for a great location, close to Downtown Historic Sanford, close to the Sanford Zoo, and close to the Sanford Executive Airport. This property fits that criteria. The home is located in the beautiful Preserve at Astor Farms. The community was built in 2002 in separate phases with this home being built in 2006. Within th... 12/19/2011

Tutas Towne Realty and Bryant Tutas just had another successful  Sanford Florida Short Sale closing with Suntrust. The property: 4 bedroom 2 bath single family home with swimmming pool located in Sanford Florida. This home has 2,232 sq ft of living area and was built in 2007. It was bought new in 2007 for $350,000 as a primary residence. Liens: 1st Mortgage with SuntrustBank of America for $281,000 2nd Mortgage with Suntrust for $31,000   Hardship: No hardship. Current on all payments. Selling to be a little closer to work   Issues: None. Buyer and Seller were very cooperative. The property sold for $210,000. Suntrust accepted $183,000 on the 1st or 65 cents on the dollar. With full Waiver of Deficiency. Suntrust accepted $6,200 on the 2nd or 20 cents ion the dollar. Suntrust also agre... 06/30/2011

If you are looking for something fun to do in Sanford Florida other than Orlando theme parks, the third Friday of each month the City of Sanford proudly presents the cinema series, "Cinema in the Park." until October 2011.  A very affordable and fun thing to do in Sanford Florida.  Bring your friends and family and enjoy a movie under the stars.  It's FREE and don't forget your blanket and chairs and a great opportunity to have a picnic under the stars in Sanford Florida.  Park on Park is located close to downtown in the heart of the Historic residential district.  Address: 800 Park Ave, Sanford FL 32771. Parking, playground and restrooms are available.  For more information on Cinema in the Park in the City of Sanford Florida please contact: Special Events Supervisor - Barbi Bauman 407... 05/31/2011

Cheap Lot in Sanford! Overview Maps Photos $11,900 Lots and Land Main Features Lot: 0.22 acre(s) Location 2811 Knudsen DrSanford, FL 32771USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Lindsey Huntington SellState Concord Realty(407) 2337807lindsey_huntington@yahoo.comhttp://www.CentralFloridaRealEstateDeals.com Listed by: SellState Concord Realty Our recent listings 2 Story Colonial with Large Fenced Yard, Tropical Landscaping, and Interior UpgradesMH on over an Acre with Barn!Charming Pool Home for under $100KCommercial Lot in Historic SanfordGreat Commercial Investment Opportunity - Great renters in place Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale 03/07/2011

  What's Selling in Sanford, Florida? Sanford Florida is 25 minutes north of Downtown Orlando and 40 minutes to the Theme Parks and New Smyrna Beach. Sanford is Seminole County's oldest city and has a Historic District with shopping and restaurants.  Don't miss the new waterfront park with playgrounds and splash park!  A big hit with locals and visitors alike. There is a wide variety of housing options to choose from in Sanford: New entry level communities, gated luxury communities or historic homes within walking distance to Lake Monroe. Please contact me for more information about moving to Sanford, Florida.   Home Sales in Sanford, Florida: Terracina at Lake Forest - New Townhome Community The Preserve at Astor Farms Buckingham Estates   Homes for Sale in Sanford, Florida: Terracina... 02/01/2011

Terracina at Lake Forest - Sanford, Florida Why homebuyers are choosing Terracina at Lake Forest: Townhomes for the 150's Location, Location, Location 5 Minutes to Interstate 4 7 Minutes to SR 417 - The Greenway 2 Minutes to Publix 5 Minutes to Colonial Town Park - Shopping, Movies, Restaurants 25 Minutes to Downtown Orlando 45 Minutes to New Smyrna Beach Less than 60 Minutes to Disney World Gated Community Mediterranean Facades Barrel Tile Roofs Carriage Doors Paver Driveways Community Cabana Community Pool 10 Acre Lake with Walking Trail See homes for sale in Terracina at Lake Forest in Sanford, Florida...   12/09/2010

Riverview by M.I. Homes See more neighborhood Photos... Gated community with Craftsman and Tuscan inspired townhomes, spacious floorplans, 1 and 2 car front entry garages.  There are still pond front homesites available by M.I. Homes. Located close to The Sanford Zoo, Sanford Riverwalk and Historic Sanford in Seminole County.  New Townhomes Available Now: For more information about the Sanford neighborhood of Riverview please visit Move To Lake Mary...   12/02/2010

Candlelight Tour of Homes – Friday December 3, 6 – 9:30 PM The Sanford Historic Trust presents the the candlelight evening stroll through some of Sanford’s most beautiful homes. Reception in the park Live Music Carolers Carriage rides Menu samplings from local restaurants Tickets $25 in advance – $30 at event – click here to purchase tickets Visit Move To Lake Mary for information on daytime tours available on Saturday December 4, 2010. 12/02/2010

The following are the market sales statistics for Sanford, Seminole County, Florida for June 2010.  Sanford is made up of the zip codes of 32773 & 32771.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas. A couple of definitions are in order.  The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices.  So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active. The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number ... 07/16/2010

The following are the market sales statistics for Sanford, Seminole County, Florida for May 2010.  Sanford is made up of the zip codes of 32773 & 32771.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas. A couple of definitions are in order.  The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time - in other words, it's the midpoint of sale prices.  So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it's specifically indicating which price range is more active. The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number o... 06/12/2010

The following are the market sales statistics for Sanford, Seminole County, Florida for April 2010.  Sanford is made up of the zip codes of 32773 & 32771.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas. A couple of definitions are in order.  The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time - in other words, it's the midpoint of sale prices.  So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it's specifically indicating which price range is more active. The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number... 05/12/2010

The following are the market sales statistics for Sanford, Seminole County, Florida for March 2010.  Sanford is made up of the zip codes of 32773 & 32771.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas. A couple of definitions are in order.  The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time - in other words, it's the midpoint of sale prices.  So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it's specifically indicating which price range is more active. The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number... 04/12/2010