The Big Catch - Fresh Florida Seafood My husband and his friend went flat fishing today from Hernando Beach, Florida.  Just like any good fishermen they will not reveal the exact location and it will remain a secret.  His big of catch of the day; however, is not.  Here he is proudly holding his big catch of the day - a Redfish!  It became dinner tonight.      Waterfront living is a lifestyle.  Hernando Beach is a residential boating and fishing community located just North of Tampa on the Gulf of Mexico. From here you may go flat fishing, deep sea fishing or even scalloping.  Redfish is just one variety of fish you might catch.  Grouper, Mackerel, Seatrout, Shark, Bluefish and many others depending on season and fisherman's luck could just be your big catch! If you are interested in wat... 09/03/2012

Florida Nature:  Going Home at the End of the Day in Hernando Beach We were blessed to enjoy another beautiful sunset this evening here in Hernando Beach, Florida.  The waning daylight often produces soft pastels like tonight contrasting with dark shadows of the pelicans against the evening sky.   Looks like they are going home!     Waterfront living is not just living by the water.  Waterfront living is a lifestyle.  If you are interested in discovering what waterfront living in Hernando Beach, Florida, is all about and you are interested in waterfront homes for sale in Hernando Beach, then please contact me!   08/14/2012

Just Listed: Waterfront Home 4502 Burmuda Dr, Hernando Beach, Florida Hernando Beach Waterfront Home for sale!   Located on wide saltwater canal with direct access to Gulf of Mexico for boating, fishing, swimming, and other watersports!  This is a three bedroom, two bath home of stilt construction, originally built in 1985.  Numerous upgrades and a remodel in recent years include new wood kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, tile flooring, screen and vinly window enclosed lanai on back of home, newer A/C, roof and waterheater. This beautiful Hernando Beach waterfront home features an open floorplan with cathedral ceiling, breakfast bar, dining area and breakfast nook.  The property has a 67 ft seawall with kneewall and also a 24 ft floating dock.  There is a large workshop on the firs... 08/13/2012

Hernando Beach Florida Real Estate Market July 2012   Hernando Beach home sales in July 2012 included five properties in the direct Gulf access areas of Hernando Beach and two properties in the central area of Hernando Beach with indirect Gulf access.  There were no sales in July 2012 in Hernando Beach South, the only deed-restricted neighborhood in Hernando Beach.    All Hernando Beach waterfront home sales in July were traditional sales.     Data derived from Hernando County MLS and believed to be accurate at time of collection but not guaranteed.     Currently, there are 56 waterfront homes for sale in Hernando Beach ranging from $104,900 to $645,000.  Average list price is $275,320 and median price is $261,950.   Absorption Rate: At the current inventory levels, absorption rate is 8... 08/12/2012

Florida Nature:  Ready to Leave the Nest Children will grow up and leave home just like this young Osprey that is soon ready to leave the nest. Ospreys are a common sight in our waterfront community of Hernando Beach but they can be found all across Florida with its long coastlines and many other bodies of water such as lakes and rivers.  You can often observe Ospreys flying high with their prey - always a fresh catch of fish - in their talons.  The call of an Osprey is an unmistakingly high pitch shriek.  Ospreys are also quite territorial, I've have often watched our "resident" Osprey in Hernando Beach to chase off an intruder after a few short warning calls.  This nest will be empty soon but the Osprey parents will return next season to the same nest site to start a new family.     H... 08/02/2012

Hernando Beach, Florida Receives New Cell Phone Tower Residents in the waterfront community of Hernando Beach will soon enjoy a better reception on their cell phones. Workers are currently installing antennas on the newly erected cell phone tower by the Hernando Beach Coast Guard Auxiliary.  Among first mobile phone service providers with antennas on the new cell phone tower in Hernando Beach will be  T-Mobile, and Verizon.  AT&T and T-Mobile will follow in a couple of months. The Hernando Beach cell phone tower itself was constructed earlier this year and is by far the tallest structure in Hernando Beach, Florida.   A light at the top of the tower will not only function as a a signal to small aircraft but will also be seen by boaters in the Gulf of Mexico thus serving as an additional ... 08/01/2012

Homes Sales for Hernando Beach, Florida - Review April - June 2012 After a slow start to 2012 with only 13 waterfront home sales in Hernando Beach, Florida, in the first quarter of the year, demand for waterfront properties picked up in the second quarter and  more than doubled in number of Hernando Beach home sales. Inventory of waterfront homes for sale in Hernando Beach has decreased since the beginning of the year. There are currently only 52 homes for sale in all three neighborhoods of Hernando Beach.  Additionally, there are 15 Hernando Beach homes currently under contract. Hernando Beach Homes Sales Second Quarter 2012*:   *Sales Data derived from Hernando County MLS as of 7/28/2012 and believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.   Hernando Beach, Florida, is a waterfront communi... 07/28/2012

Dining in Hernando Beach, Florida:  Leslie's Bistro Whether breakfast, lunch, or dinner is your favorite meal, there are many dining options in Hernando Beach, Florida.  Leslie's Bistro is one of our newer local restaurants located at Shoal Line Blvd in Hernando Beach owned and operated by Leslie Tomlinson.  Prviding good food in a casual atmosphere, Leslie's is fast becoming a popular place to go.     Leslie's Bistro is open for breakfast and lunch.  Their menu includes scrumptious salads and great sandwiches.  They also offer daily specials.  My favorite is their Cuban and their Chesadillas are made in heaven!  Go and try it!                      Leslie's Bistro can accommodate larger groups as well.  The members of the Hernando Beach Women's Club recently enjoyed a good lunch in a fr... 07/22/2012

Sunday Photo Shot:  Knobby Knees with a Beak.. If you've known me for a while, you know that birdwatching is one of my favorite pastimes.  Birding opportunities in Florida abound, but best of all, I am able to observe and photograph many different birds right in my own front or backyard in Hernando Beach, Florida.   No wonder then, that birds are some of my favorite objects to capture with my camera.  It wasn't any different with this shot, a different perspective of the majestic Sandhill Crane that spent several hours in front of my house digging for grubs and other delicacies.  He didn't seem to mind me much, only once making a quiet rattling sound from deep within its throat. He's all knobby knees with a beak... don't you agree?   07/22/2012

Just Before the Rain - Storm Clouds over Hernando Beach, Florida Summer time in Florida is the "rainy season" as my old mother-in-law used to say.  Well, after several years of drought conditions, this year the rainy season in Florida seems to have made a come back.  We've been blessed almost daily with rain storms go on for an hour or so in the late afternoon or early evening hours. Tonight is no different.  After gathering and organizing clouds, gaining strength throughout the day, the storm is moving in.  While the sun is setting at the horizon, rolling thunder can be heard in the distance and dark storm clouds blanketing the skies over Hernando Beach, Florida.  Soon the rain will start. 07/21/2012

This beautiful Hernando Beach waterfront home was just sold by Silvia Dukes of Tropic Shores Realty!  Along with their home, the new owners will enjoy stunning views from their new Hernando Beach home!        This Hernando Beach house is of two-story stilt construction with plenty of garage and storage space on the first floor.  Second floor features open floorplan, a huge master suite with private balcony, two guest bedrooms and three baths.  One of the guest rooms and baths is modified to accommodate people with disabilities.  Extras include an elevator, RV pad and hook-ups.     Waterfront living in this home is complete with 84 ft seawall, floating dock,  and electric boat lift.  There even is a Tiki bar for waterfront entertainment! Built:  2001     Living Area (under heat/air):  19... 07/21/2012

Good news for waterfront home owners and buyers of waterfront properties!  Passed by Congress on July 2, 20123, the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 was signed by the President on July 6, 2012 to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 30, 2017.   Prior to this five-year extension, the flood insurance program had been extended every few months and even was allowed to lapse twice since 2008 much to the distress of waterfront home sellers and buyers when closings could not proceed because flood insurance could not be obtained in a timely manner.  FEMA applauds the extension of the National Flood Insurance Program  and you can find much more flood-related information on their website. There are currently over 2 million flood insurance policies in force in the... 07/15/2012

In Hernando Beach, Florida, we were blessed with some liquid sunshine today... some nice rain showers came down on us throughout the day, not too hard but enough to water lawns and plants the natural way.    As it happens so many times, at then end of the day, the sun came out just in time to set.  But sometimes it is worth to take a look into a different direction.  Turning away, this was the view that developed opposite the sunset! With some rain drops still falling out of the sky, the waning sunlight rewarded us with this stunning rainbow over Hernando Beach framing the massive cloud turned pink below!  What a beauty, don't you agree?   Rainy Days do have Rewards... 06/05/2012

Hernando Beach residents celebrated the completion of the Hernando Beach channel dredge today with a ribbon cutting at the local public boat ramp.  With the Tarpon Canal as the backdrop, Hernando Beach Coast Guard Auxiliary, Hernando County Port Authority, County Commissioners, and County employees involved with the project joined into the festivities.   Many Hernando Beach businesses participated in the celebration and Hernando Beach restaurants provided the food for the crowd that gathered after the ribbon cutting for a neighborly get-together.  Restaurants that participated were R-Beach, Leslie's Bistro, and Swanies Restaurant.  The Hernando Beach Property Association provided drinks, hot dogs, and cake.      Numerous Hernando Beach community organizations also participated in the ev... 05/20/2012

Hernando Beach Property Owner's Association and US Coast Guard Auxiliary in Hernando Beach, Florida invite the public to a celebration of the completed Hernando Beach channel dredge!   The event will begin at 2 PM on Sunday, May 20, 2012 and will include a ribbon cutting at the Hernando Beach Public Boat Ramp at Calienta Street.  There will be hot dogs, drinks, and cake.    The Hernando Beach Coast Guard Auxiliary will be open to the public from 12 PM to 4 PM to kick off Safe Boating Week.  They will also conduct free boat inspections and safety checks! 05/17/2012

Now Open:  Blue Pelican Marina in Hernando Beach, Florida The Blue Pelican Marina is the newest marina in our waterfront community of Hernando Beach, Florida. Conveniently located by the Hernando Beach boat ramp, the Blue Pelican Marina offers everything a boater needs from parts and accessories to a fish hook!  Their impressive parts inventory includes such makes as Mercury, Yamaha, and Honda and they also have boats for sale.     A great feature of the Blue Pelican Marina is the Marina Market!   Here you can stock up on ice, goodies, sundries and more for your boating trip, stop in for some refreshments upon your return after a long day on the water, or even shop for some needed items at home.  It will save you a longer trip to the next grocery store! And if your fishing trip lasted a... 03/26/2012

US Coast Guard Auxiliary in Hernando Beach Offering Safe Boating Classes Waterfront living includes boating and other watersports utilizing the many waterways, canals, and the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico.  When we first moved to Hernando Beach many years ago, my husband and I took one of the safe boating classes at the Coast Guard Auxiliary to learn about the navigational aspects of boating as well as emergency procedures. As an integral part of the waterfront community of Hernando Beach, the US Coast Guard Auxiliary that is comprised of local volunteers, serves the residents of Hernando Beach in many ways.     The Hernando Beach Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering many daytime and evening classes throughout the year.  The next scheduled classes are: March 24, 2012, 9 AM:  Basic Can... 03/23/2012

Annual Blessing of the Fleet in Hernando Beach, Florida The Blessing of the Fleet is a long-standing seafarer's tradition that is kept alive and well in the waterfront community of Hernando Beach, Florida. The Hernando Beach Yacht Club will host the Annual Blessing of the Fleet on April 14, 2012 at its location on Shoal Line Blvd in Hernando Beach, Florida. The ceremony will begin at 3 PM.  After the blessing, boats will proceed to the Gulf of Mexico for a wreath laying ceremony to honor those who perished at sea. A dinner will take place in the evening and the public is welcome to attend all events! Annual Blessing of the Fleet in Hernando Beach, Florida   Want to know more about the waterfront community of Hernando Beach, Florida?  I am a Hernando Beach Realtor and have lived in Herna... 03/22/2012

Hernando Beach Dredge Project Completed Waterfront living in Hernando Beach, Florida, has just gotten better!  With the Hernando Beach Dredge project nearly completed, boaters can now look forward to using a channel out to the Gulf of Mexico that is deeper and wider.  When first proposed, the Hernando Beach dredge project had some challenges to overcome that included issues such as permitting issues, spoil disposal, and sea grass preservation just to name a few.  Hernando County recently announced that the final surveys of the channel have been approved by the County Engineer.  For all practical purposes, the dredge is completed and all that is left to do by the dredge contractor is cleanup and restoration of the sites where materials and equipment were loaded and stored. With the compl... 03/12/2012

Friday Foto:  Wind Beneath Their Wings It was a warm but windy day today in the waterfront community of Hernando Beach, Florida.   When I stepped out to catch a bit of fresh air and a little breeze, dozens of seagulls came flying high above in the sky, wind beneath their wings, looking for an easy meal perhaps?     Waterfront living is more than living in a house on the water.  Contact me and let me tell you why! I am a Hernando Beach Realtor and live where I work.  Please call or email me if you are interested in Hernando Beach waterfront homes for sale.   03/02/2012