More Homes Sold - One Million Dollar Sale
LABELLE, FL. -- From October 13 to October 27, there were 10 homes sold in the LaBelle, Florida area for an average price of $182,000. A home on River Blossom Lane sold for $1.2 million. The home sales, with nearly all being in the Port LaBelle community are:
1) $30,000 on Anchor Ln
2) Unknown price on Dustin Dr
3) $82,000 on Penny Cir
4) $40,000 on Rainbow Cir
5) $1,215,000 on River Blossom Ln
6) $61,000 on Riverbend Dr
7) $210,000 on Riverbend Dr
8) $32,000 on School Cir
9) $70,000 on Tide Cir
10) $80,000 on E Briarwood Cir
Friday, October 30, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Positive Numbers For Florida Real Estate
Sales Up - Buyers Going For Lower Priced Homes
LABELLE, FL. -- Statistics released by the Florida Association of REALTORS® on September 2009 sales of existing homes and condominiums indicate that sales were up overall statewide while median prices overall were down statewide.
Existing home sales in Florida for September 2009 versus September 2008 were up 34% statewide, with median sales prices down 19%, although some areas experienced significant differences. Existing home sales in Fort Myers were up 77%, with median sales prices down 37%, while home sales in Tallahassee were up only 1% with median sales prices up 2%.
Existing condo sales in Florida for September 2009 were up 77% statewide compared to September 2008, with median prices down 33% statewide. Orlando showed existing condo sales up 302% with median prices down 51%, while Melbourne showed condo sales up 10% with median sales prices down 22% compared to September 2008.
LABELLE, FL. -- Statistics released by the Florida Association of REALTORS® on September 2009 sales of existing homes and condominiums indicate that sales were up overall statewide while median prices overall were down statewide.
Existing home sales in Florida for September 2009 versus September 2008 were up 34% statewide, with median sales prices down 19%, although some areas experienced significant differences. Existing home sales in Fort Myers were up 77%, with median sales prices down 37%, while home sales in Tallahassee were up only 1% with median sales prices up 2%.
Existing condo sales in Florida for September 2009 were up 77% statewide compared to September 2008, with median prices down 33% statewide. Orlando showed existing condo sales up 302% with median prices down 51%, while Melbourne showed condo sales up 10% with median sales prices down 22% compared to September 2008.
30 Hour LaBelle Music 'Event' Cancelled
County Nixes Rodeo Grounds Concert After Discussion With Promoter
LaBelle, FL The 30-hour musical event, Solace, originally announced to be in LaBelle on November 7-8 at the LaBelle Rodeo Grounds, has been postponed according to concert producer Joseph Stubblefield, of Team Jesus Wins. ''Unforeseeable circumstances'' were the reasons stated by Stubblefield.
The Hendry Recreation Board had given permission for the use of the grounds without cost, not knowing that Stubblefield was intending to sell camping spaces for up to 120 24' x 24' sites at $45 to $55, and sell admission tickets from $8 to $15. Stubblefield, who runs the for-profit company Team Jesus Wins, apparently got free use of the rodeo grounds by not telling county officials the full details, and by associating the event with a local church ministry.
The event was to be ''sponsored'' by Bull Pit Outreach Ministry of LaBelle, according to a previous press release. A ''portion'' of the proceeds was to benefit the American Red Cross, he said. Stubblefield's press release said the LaBelle Rodeo Grounds can host 3,000 in the arena, and the first 1,000 War Veterans to show a Military ID card were to get in free.
LaBelle, FL The 30-hour musical event, Solace, originally announced to be in LaBelle on November 7-8 at the LaBelle Rodeo Grounds, has been postponed according to concert producer Joseph Stubblefield, of Team Jesus Wins. ''Unforeseeable circumstances'' were the reasons stated by Stubblefield.
The Hendry Recreation Board had given permission for the use of the grounds without cost, not knowing that Stubblefield was intending to sell camping spaces for up to 120 24' x 24' sites at $45 to $55, and sell admission tickets from $8 to $15. Stubblefield, who runs the for-profit company Team Jesus Wins, apparently got free use of the rodeo grounds by not telling county officials the full details, and by associating the event with a local church ministry.
The event was to be ''sponsored'' by Bull Pit Outreach Ministry of LaBelle, according to a previous press release. A ''portion'' of the proceeds was to benefit the American Red Cross, he said. Stubblefield's press release said the LaBelle Rodeo Grounds can host 3,000 in the arena, and the first 1,000 War Veterans to show a Military ID card were to get in free.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Log Cabin BBQ Opens - 6 Food Safety Violations
BBQ Restaurant Gets It's First Food Safety Inspection
LABELLE, FL. -- The state of Florida's Division of Hotels and Restaurants is required to do periodic inspections of restaurants, hotels and motels each year, and publishes the results of each inspection online for the public. The local restaurant Log Cabin Barbeque of LaBelle re-opened in LaBelle recently, and it's first state inspection resulted in six critical food safety items to be addressed by the new owners, including no evidence of required employee training.
The restaurant is at 480 State Road 80 in downtown LaBelle, owned by Glenn Schofield operating as Log Cabin Barbecue of LaBelle LLC. Schofield has been active in real estate investments in the area for a number of years.
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. In general, critical violations are those that, if not corrected, are more likely to contribute directly to food contamination, illness or environmental damage. Although we use the industry-standard term "critical", varying degrees of severity and potential risk to the public require inspectors to assess each situation in determining the appropriate action.
In addition, while an establishment may have multiple violations, the inspectors' training and judgment formulate the overall result of the inspection to ensure the public health and safety. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation Observation
02-13-2 Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
22-17-1 Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
32-04-1 Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-08-1 Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.
32-16-1 Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
53B-08-1 Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
LABELLE, FL. -- The state of Florida's Division of Hotels and Restaurants is required to do periodic inspections of restaurants, hotels and motels each year, and publishes the results of each inspection online for the public. The local restaurant Log Cabin Barbeque of LaBelle re-opened in LaBelle recently, and it's first state inspection resulted in six critical food safety items to be addressed by the new owners, including no evidence of required employee training.
The restaurant is at 480 State Road 80 in downtown LaBelle, owned by Glenn Schofield operating as Log Cabin Barbecue of LaBelle LLC. Schofield has been active in real estate investments in the area for a number of years.
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. In general, critical violations are those that, if not corrected, are more likely to contribute directly to food contamination, illness or environmental damage. Although we use the industry-standard term "critical", varying degrees of severity and potential risk to the public require inspectors to assess each situation in determining the appropriate action.
In addition, while an establishment may have multiple violations, the inspectors' training and judgment formulate the overall result of the inspection to ensure the public health and safety. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation Observation
02-13-2 Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
22-17-1 Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
32-04-1 Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-08-1 Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.
32-16-1 Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
53B-08-1 Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Florida To Keep Criminals Out Of Care Facilities?
Concerns Over Caregiver Criminals In Facilities Sparks Review
CLEWISTON, FL. -- Governor Charlie Crist has announced he will convene select state agencies charged with reviewing legal requirements for screening individuals to work in facilities that provide care to children, the elderly and persons with disabilities. The group's findings will be presented to the Governor by November 2, 2009.
Hendry county has several group homes and child care facilities who have convicted felons working at them, including one child care facility owner who has a current criminal case pending against them.
''When it comes to the safety and security of Florida's vulnerable populations, we must make every effort to ensure that their professional caregivers do not have criminal histories,'' Governor Crist said. "I want to thank the members of the media – and especially the South Florida Sun-Sentinel – for examining the current practice of background screening to ensure the safety of our most vulnerable individuals."
Currently, certain employees of child day care centers, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other residential care settings must pass a criminal background check as a hiring requirement. The agencies will review the use of criminal background checks, the process for granting exemptions, and the process that allows employees to begin working before background checks are completed. The group's findings will be presented to Governor Crist to improve the safety of Florida's children and vulnerable adults by using available technology to streamline procedures and revisiting the process of granting exemptions.
The following state agencies will participate:
· Agency for Health Care Administration
· Agency for Persons with Disabilities
· Florida Department of Children and Families
· Florida Department of Education
· Florida Department of Elder Affairs
· Florida Department of Health
· Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
· Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Upon learning of the recent news reports, Governor Crist ordered a complete review of current background-screening policies. At the Governor's direction, Deputy Chief of Staff Dave Foy first met with agency representatives on August 21 to begin gathering information, which has continued during the past two months. The agencies will meet for the first time Thursday at 4:00 p.m. in the Governor's Large Conference Room.
Previous Story On Hendry's Caregiver's Criminal Histories - http://swflorida.blogspot.com/2009/09/felons-caring-for-hendrys-children-and.html
CLEWISTON, FL. -- Governor Charlie Crist has announced he will convene select state agencies charged with reviewing legal requirements for screening individuals to work in facilities that provide care to children, the elderly and persons with disabilities. The group's findings will be presented to the Governor by November 2, 2009.
Hendry county has several group homes and child care facilities who have convicted felons working at them, including one child care facility owner who has a current criminal case pending against them.
''When it comes to the safety and security of Florida's vulnerable populations, we must make every effort to ensure that their professional caregivers do not have criminal histories,'' Governor Crist said. "I want to thank the members of the media – and especially the South Florida Sun-Sentinel – for examining the current practice of background screening to ensure the safety of our most vulnerable individuals."
Currently, certain employees of child day care centers, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other residential care settings must pass a criminal background check as a hiring requirement. The agencies will review the use of criminal background checks, the process for granting exemptions, and the process that allows employees to begin working before background checks are completed. The group's findings will be presented to Governor Crist to improve the safety of Florida's children and vulnerable adults by using available technology to streamline procedures and revisiting the process of granting exemptions.
The following state agencies will participate:
· Agency for Health Care Administration
· Agency for Persons with Disabilities
· Florida Department of Children and Families
· Florida Department of Education
· Florida Department of Elder Affairs
· Florida Department of Health
· Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
· Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Upon learning of the recent news reports, Governor Crist ordered a complete review of current background-screening policies. At the Governor's direction, Deputy Chief of Staff Dave Foy first met with agency representatives on August 21 to begin gathering information, which has continued during the past two months. The agencies will meet for the first time Thursday at 4:00 p.m. in the Governor's Large Conference Room.
Previous Story On Hendry's Caregiver's Criminal Histories - http://swflorida.blogspot.com/2009/09/felons-caring-for-hendrys-children-and.html
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