AP Report, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. TALLAHASSEE (AP) — Thousands of Florida homeowners will get free inspections of their house and a report telling them how to shore it up against hurricanes through a new program that began Tuesday, part of an effort by state officials to deal with soaring insurance costs. The state began accepting … Keep reading... about State offers home hurricane inspections
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Electric Generators
Electric power generators are becoming popular as options in new home construction and add-ons to existing homes. In an article in the Christian Science Monitor on August 11, 2006, electric generators were cited as a selling tool in storm prone areas, especially in the southeast. For home installation, electric generators that run on propane or natural gas are very popular, … Keep reading... about Electric Generators
Electric Generators for Backup Power
Electric generators that run on propane or natural gas are very popular options for new homes. In some situations diesel or gasoline powered units are also installed. A generator is placed on a concrete pad beside the home and it is wired into the home's circuit using a "transfer switch€. A transfer switch can be automatic or manual. An automatic transfer switch senses the … Keep reading... about Electric Generators for Backup Power
High Speed Rail for the USA
It is now the time to finally catch up with the rest of the civilized world and invest in efficient, clean high speed rail. This country's total reliance upon air travel is a dead end. The recent cancellation of thousands of flights only underlines the problem with this mode of travel. Investment in a national high speed rail system will create good, long-term jobs, help … Keep reading... about High Speed Rail for the USA
Let’s play … name that real estate project!
By BOB FLISS, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. Let’s play ... name that real estate project! Everybody needs a little racket on the side, so I am hereby announcing my availability as a “nomenclature consultant” to the real estate industry. While it’s easy to take potshots at “Florida Mediterranean,” it’s sure an improvement over the concrete boxes … Keep reading... about Let’s play … name that real estate project!
Census numbers bear out boom in SW Florida
By Brian Gleason, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. Census numbers bear out boom in SW Florida Psssst, Southwest Florida is in the midst of a population boom. OK, it’s not exactly a state secret, but Census Bureau figures released Thursday confirm what we’ve seen over the past six years. While the study focused on interstate migration … Keep reading... about Census numbers bear out boom in SW Florida
Office of the Clerk of the Court – Info
By Oscar Dorr, Charlotte Sun-Herald, 12/9/2005 Reprinted with Permission. The office of the Charlotte County Clerk of the Court can arguably be considered the single most important county office. The Clerk’s office performs almost 1,000 different statutory and constitutional functions or duties. Clerk of the Court is centered in the Charlotte County Justice Center in … Keep reading... about Office of the Clerk of the Court – Info
Charlotte County Schools reputation for advancement grows
By Robert L. Burns is the executive director of FGCU, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. Charlotte County Public Schools’ reputation for outstanding advancement (despite the overwhelming tasks it continues to deal with post-Charley) grows in stature again as it enters a new joint program with Florida Gulf Coast University. The School Board and … Keep reading... about Charlotte County Schools reputation for advancement grows
What citizens need to know about the Charlotte County Property Appraiser’s Office
By Oscar Dorr, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. Probably one of the more unpopular responsibilities of the average citizen is the payment of taxes. Even though we may realize the importance of taxes to support our county government and its services to the public, many of us gripe and complain. A good portion of the local tax revenue in Florida is … Keep reading... about What citizens need to know about the Charlotte County Property Appraiser’s Office
Charlotte improves its math scores
By BARRY MILLMAN STAFF WRITER, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. Whether you recall Newton’s Third Law or you don’t, its simple, immutable formula is probably still etched into your brain somewhere, a gift from some caring but long-forgotten high school science teacher: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When Hurricane … Keep reading... about Charlotte improves its math scores