Category: Community/Happenings

Life Is Short, Eat Dessert First

Don’t put off HAPPY Now to Chase “Bigger Happy” Later

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Great Florida Homes

By Mindi Rudan You know that old adage “Life is short, eat dessert first?” Well in a sentence, the consensus of experts in 2023 is: THAT just might be the best advice / mantra to actually live by. HAPPINESS DEPENDS NOT ON YOUR NUMBER OF FREE HOURS but on HOW YOU choose to spend whatever …

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Top 5 Things You Should Do in South Florida this Summer

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Great Florida Homes

Whether you’ve lived in South Florida your whole life or just moved here recently, there are a few things that everyone should see in South Florida. Here are some of the top summer destinations you should check out this summer. See the Southernmost Point Buoy The Southernmost point buoy is a landmark here in South …

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food to fight alzheimers

Groundbreaking new study suggests: The “CURE” for Alzheimer’s Disease may be as close as your grocery store’s PRODUCE section

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Great Florida Homes

By Mindi Rudan Alzheimer’s disease is something many of us barely give a thought to until we begin to age or had a loved one stricken. Growing up it really wasn’t something I heard much about. Occasionally you’d hear the word “senile,” to lump a bunch of symptoms that seemed to relate to older people …

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Easter and Passover Traditions

THE “Halfway” Mark – Easter and Passover Traditions

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Great Florida Homes

By Mindi Rudan While Christmas and Hanukkah generally are the Super Bowl of holidays, with some saying they “overshadow” Easter and Passover, others refuse to let that be the case. Kinda the halfway thru the year mark in terms of mega holidays, some folks (even one I know named “BUNNY”) never let the “spring” holidays …

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OCTOBER Isn’t Just for Pumpkins Any More

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Great Florida Homes

By Mindi Rudan When I was growing up October was all about Halloween. Costumes, decorations, trick or treating! Visiting the local pumpkin patch to pick the family front door pumpkin was so anticipated! We walked through the field where they were arranged in rows and searched for just the right size, just the right shape. …

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It’s Not Too Late for Hurricane Prep, South Florida Residents!

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Great Florida Homes

We’re in the midst of hurricane season in Florida, but if you are not yet prepared, it’s not too late! Hurricane season doesn’t end until the end of November, and in the past there has been activity towards the end of the season, so now is still a good time to get ready. Let’s talk …

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ITs FALL Yall

It’s FALL Ya’ll

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Great Florida Homes

By Mindi Rudan   If you live “up north” there truly IS this almost imperceptible “change” in the air that seems to start right after the last embers of the LABOR DAY barbecues die down. Sure, later into Fall —which BTW officially took place on Sept. 22 this year—the color-changing leaves “up north” screams, hey …

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Labor Day Entertaining Should NEVER be LABOR intensive

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Great Florida Homes

By Mindi Rudan When Covid seemed to loom everywhere in 2020 and 2021, among the casualties certainly were celebrations, parties, and even the casual backyard get-together. One of the most beloved but under the radar holidays– LABOR DAY comes with the requisite long weekend. It falls perfectly after the “noisier” July 4th holiday and slides …

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Tips To Help Cool South Florida’s Summer Heat

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Great Florida Homes

Florida has beautiful weather, but there’s no denying that summer can get hot here. While cooling off with a trip to the beach might sound like fun, the truth is that we can’t all spend our days swimming in the ocean. If your AC isn’t quite cutting it this summer, we’re here to help. Here …

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Preparing Your South Florida Home for Summer

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Great Florida Homes

Florida’s weather is known far and wide as some of the best weather you can get anywhere. And it’s true! Especially here in South Florida, the weather is usually mild, comfortable, and consistent aside from the occasional storm. But, as we head into the warmest summer months, it’s important to remember that prepping your home …

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