Florida

If You Want to Know 30-A, You Ask James Watts

By Bethany Erickson | November 22, 2019 | Comments Off on If You Want to Know 30-A, You Ask James Watts

If you want to know Florida – and especially 30-A – the guy you need to see is James Watts. Why? For one, his unique skill set. After a stint in Oxford, Mississippi, where he got both his undergrad and law degree, he has been able to use his law and business training in the…

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Florida Traditional Minutes From the Best Beaches

By Bethany Erickson | May 22, 2019 | Comments Off on Florida Traditional Minutes From the Best Beaches

A charter member of the SecondShelters.com fan club touched base with us recently to let us know about a great Naples, Florida, property close to two amazing beaches, fine dining, and more — and the Florida Traditional she showed us? Her own. Heidi Boetsch-Loewinsohn, a Realtor with Caine Premier Properties, said her three-bedroom, two bath…

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In Irma’s Aftermath, Love Wins in Marathon

By Amanda Tackett | February 28, 2018 | Comments Off on In Irma’s Aftermath, Love Wins in Marathon

August and September 2017 was unprecedented for hurricanes in the coastal areas of the U.S. and beyond. Harvey and Irma were the houseguests from hell.  These storms delivered a one-two punch we won’t soon forget.  Hurricane Harvey pummeled and parked over Houston, dumping torrential rains — leaving the core of Texas’ largest urban area a…

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Can I Borrow a Cup of CNN? Ted Turner’s Florida Neighbors’ Home is a Naturalist’s Dream

By valeriejarvie | February 26, 2018 | Comments Off on Can I Borrow a Cup of CNN? Ted Turner’s Florida Neighbors’ Home is a Naturalist’s Dream

  Situated near Tallahassee, Oak Hill Plantation — the home of T. K. Wetherell and his wife, Virginia — just hit the market. In case you are not familiar, T.K. was president of Florida State University from 2003 to 2010 and served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1980 to 1992. Virginia served as…

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Historical Key West Home Perfectly Situated for Old Town Fun

By Bethany Erickson | December 16, 2017 | Comments Off on Historical Key West Home Perfectly Situated for Old Town Fun

Just saying Key West, Florida, can conjure up relaxation and the easy-going life — so when we found this historical home in Old Town we knew that our readers would fall in love just like we did. This home, which was built in the late 1800s, sits on a corner lot in Old Town —…

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Hacienda Del Sol Dares To Impress In Florida

By SecondShelters.com Contributor | November 15, 2017 | Comments Off on Hacienda Del Sol Dares To Impress In Florida

By Amy Dobson Special Contributor There’s an estate in Florida that is as impressive for its physical features as it is for the dignitaries that have visited there — that includes sitting presidents, foreign royalty, and high-profile international guests. We’re not naming any names, but trust us there are good reasons why this house was…

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