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A recovery in home improvement and remodeling spending is on the way,
according to a newly released study from the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. The report indicates that remodeling spending by homeowners has begun to show signs of stabilization and will begin to increase by early 2010. That is good news for exhibitors in the Ft Lauderdale Fall Home Design & Remodeling Show, who hope to see South Florida homeowners actively shopping for home improvements and décor. The show opens to the public November 20-22nd at the Broward County Convention Center.
While the housing market and home improvement industry still face obstacles, positive signs of recovery including favorable financing costs and increased home sales are evident. This is a good time to look into the home improvement projects you may have been postponing, said Steve Plotkin, Show Director of the Home Design & Remodeling Show. Home improvement experts will be on hand to offer tips and ideas on how to improve your home, customize your residence to fit your lifestyle and do it within your budget.

Home improvement professionals from the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) will be available throughout the show to talk with show goers and guide them in their kitchen and bath remodeling projects. Consumers are encouraged to bring photos, plans, and samples from their homes so that the NKBA representatives can provide individualized advice on kitchen/bath remodeling projects. The NKBA represents eleven industry Ft Lauderdale Fall Home Design & Remodeling Show segments including builders/remodelers, cabinetry, decorative plumbing and hardware, kitchen and bath designers, manufacturers and installers. As such, the professionals at the show will be able to discuss all aspects of home remodeling from the planning and budgeting stages through to installation.
The Show creates a unique marketplace environment that enables South Florida homeowners to gather ideas, comparison shop, talk with experts and see the latest trends in home improvement and design. Consumers can pre-shop the show and see the savings available during the three day event by viewing a sampling of the special show discounts offered in the exhibitor coupon section of the show web site.

Log on to www.homeshowspecials.com and click on exhibitor coupons. Valuable coupon books will be handed out at the show (while supplies last).

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Travelers looking to get a jumpstart on their 2009 travel plans should take advantage of SuperClubs’ Early Booking Bonus Savings with up to 20% off rates at 11 all inclusive hotels in Jamaica, Curaçao and the Bahamas. Guests who book by October 31 will reap the savings on travels January 2 – December 22, 2009.

For more information, to make reservations or to learn about SuperClubs’ vacation package deals , visit
www.superclubs.com

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Best Beach Overall – Siesta Key Public Beach

Best Family Beach – Manatee County Public Beach

Most Romantic Beach – Blind Pass Beach, Sanibel

Best Snorkeling Beach – Crescent Beach, Siesta Key

Best Party Beach – Lynn Hall Memorial Park

Best Camping Beach – Cayo Costa State Park

source: http://www.beachhunter.net/bestbeaches/

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Well the good news was the following Wall Street had another astounding advance Tuesday, with the Dow Jones industrials soaring nearly 900 points in their second-largest point gain ever as late-day bargain hunters stormed into the market. The Dow and the Standard & Poor’s 500 index were each up nearly 11 percent.

Does this mean that a thaw is coming? Will people change their plans with lower gas prices and come to Florida for vacation? Time will tell.

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I met with Allen West today.  He is a most impressive man. Here is some info from his web site.

go there for more http://www.allenwestforcongress.com/

Dear Friends,

We face many challenges as a nation. From the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, to illegal immigration, to energy independence, to out of control federal spending, now more than ever we need leaders in Congress who represent our South Florida values.

My 22 years of service in the U.S. Army have taught me that America is a country unlike any other, and that our way of life is worth protecting. In Congress, I will put my experience to work for our national security and honor my oath to the US Constitution by protecting our borders and enforcing our immigration laws. I will fight to lower taxes and reduce the size of federal government. I will be an advocate for policies that spur our economy and job creation, and will protect small business by cutting senseless regulations that cost jobs and increase overhead. And I will be a champion for reducing our dependence on foreign sources of oil, promoting energy independence while preserving our coastlines and farmland.

Thank you for visiting my campaign website. I am confident that as you learn more about my background and vision, you will agree my values and leadership are what our community needs in Washington during this important time in our history. Your support means a great deal to me.

In your service,
LTC Allen B. West, U.S. Army (Ret.)

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Florida.com is going through a major shift.   Soon we will let you sign up for sneak preview.  This new site will be awesome and good for locals and visitors.

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