The following is a statistical report about the single family home market in the City of North Port for July, 2013.

147 homes were sold, compared to 126 in July of 2012, an incease of nearly 17%. Median prices rose from $94,400, to $126,750, an increase of over 34%.

Of the 147 homes sold, 92, or 63%, were regular sales. In July 2012, only 47% of the homes sold were regular sales and 53% were distressed (short sale or foreclosure).

There are currently 378...

Matthew 10:22 (NIV)- You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.- When Christ said everyone will hate his followers, I wonder if he meant our government also. I know all about the U.S. constitution and freedom of religion, and don't want to sound like a conspiracy theorist here. But Christian principals and those of "the...

Peace be on you. In Ramadhan, God appeared for people through Holy Quran. He desired to bring people closer to Him. For that, He granted a [spiritual] rope in the form of Holy Quran which extends from Him toward believers. Now it is their duty to climb it.


To climb this spiritual rope in Ramadhan means that believers should read, learn and practice the commadments of God which are given in the Holy Quran. In this regard, humbleness and seeking God’s help with patience and...

New entry today, 8/1/13 at (my username).com

I am really glad I could enjoy Sarasota before the Big Developers got ahold of it.
Before they paved over the old landmarks like The John Ringling Motel,The Palmer Bank,and the Villa Goodrich Motel all in the name of "Progress"
Now it's a place I hardly recognize with all the Hi-Rises and Blocked Beach Access.
Building More and More Developments just to cater to the allmighty dollar is pretty short sighted IMHO.
A Once Sleepy Town with a uniqueness all it's...