Showing posts with label 2015. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2015. Show all posts

Sunday, September 11, 2016

Market Statistics for 2015-2016 Anna Maria Island


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Saturday, December 5, 2015

Checklist: Who to Inform That You're Moving


Once you’ve decided on moving you should start planning on who you’re going to notify. It’s very important to let business know such as your insurance, internet, etc so that way you’ll still keep your product/service. The best way to tell who you need to inform of your move is to make a list. We’ve made a list that may be of some help; however, you may not need all of these.

  • Friends and family
  • Banks, credit card companies and other financial institutions
  • Insurance companies
  • Local government authorities as appropriate
  • Tax authorities
  • Utility companies (i.e. gas, electric, water as appropriate – in these cases you may need to talk to them direct to arrange disconnection/connection of services, account opening/closure etc)
  • Phone companies – both fixed and mobile
  • Satellite/cable TV providers
  • Internet service providers
  • Doctor, optician and dentist
  • Veterinarian
  • Schools
  • Employers
  • Regional driving license offices
  • Magazine or newspaper subscriptions
  • Clubs, professional associations, motoring organizations etc
  • Rental companies
  • Mail order companies
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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Happy Thanksgiving!

Who stole Thanksgiving?

I know this isn’t the first year that we’ve all noticed this mystery.  There are many great and worthy holidays throughout the year. Correct me if I’m wrong, but Thanksgiving is for sure towards the top of the list, right?  Well, then…..where is it?  It’s as though it is disappearing right before our eyes.  Possibly it has been this way the past few years? I noticed the Christmas décor filling the shelves even before Halloween!   Is Halloween the next to go?  Please understand, I’m not complaining about Christmas.  I LOVE Christmas; the whole Christmas thing.  I’m the type who has birthday months, OK.  Any excuse to have a celebration, I’m all in baby!  Which is why I’m a bit upset that it seems that Thanksgiving has become Christmas’ sidekick.  Just hanging out in the back of Batmobile praying for a chance to get called onto the scene. 

My family and I are bringing Thanksgiving back to the limelight.  We are going to GIVE THANKS.  For 9 years we have gotten together with a large group of very close friends and we celebrate; we give thanks and spend the day enjoying time together.  I’m thankful for such a wonderful tradition and such amazing friends.   I’m thankful for the fact that we have a crop to share.  I’m thankful for my friends’ and family’s health.  Especially the ones who have struggled this year with illness. (They know who they are.)  I’m thankful for my husband and my son.  There just couldn’t be a better team!  I’m thankful for my mom who enables team Gartman to do what they do.  I’m thankful for all of the people in my life who give me the opportunity to live, work and be happy in this incredible place.  I’m thankful for all of the men and women who give their lives for this freedom we enjoy every day.  I’m just plain thankful.   My life rocks!

Everyone can celebrate Thanksgiving the way they wish. This year I encourage everyone, even if it’s just for a moment inside their head, to consciously and wholeheartedly give thanks to the people and things in your lives that give you happiness and the ability to live life as you do. 


Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!




Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Bayfest 2015!


Coming up around the corner is the 15th annual Bayfest. Bayfest is a festival that is held on Anna Maria Island each year that brings in many people from the local area and beyond. The festival is a family friendly event that has activities for every one of all ages. Relax and enjoy the live music from local bands or burst into a cheerful dance. For those of a creative nature, there are arts and crafts vendors that have items from beautiful paintings to handmade jewelry and clothing. After dancing and shopping around you probably would feel hungry by then. Great news!! There are many food vendors throughout the festival. There is food from local restaurants that ranges from BBQ, pizza, and chicken to crab, fish tacos, and gyros. Bayfest also has the Island’s largest, classic car show! There is a wide variety of cars for everyone to enjoy from antique, to classic, to muscle, and even custom cars. Bayfest will be held on Pine Avenue on October 17, 2015 from 10am to 10pm. Come out and enjoy the festivities!