HOME SALES

►     Homeowners sold 5 million homes in 2013

►     Report from National Association of Realtors showed there were 5.1 million previously owned homes sold in the year, up 9.2% from 2012

Read the full story at CNN Money:

http://money.cnn.com/2014/01/23/news/economy/home-sales/index.html

80 DEGREES & SUNNY IN THE FLORIDA KEYS!

JOHN PENNEKAMP CORAL REEF STATE PARK today in Key Largo, Florida Keys!

Kayaking, Snorkeling, Swimming on a beautiful January day!

For more info on John Pennekamp park, call 305-451-6300 or visit:

http://pennekamppark.com/

TIME TO GET CRABBY - STONE CRABBY!

Join us for the 5th Annual STONE CRAB & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL, this Saturday & Sunday at Rowell's Marina, Key Largo, mile marker 104.5 on the bayside. Event starts at 11:00 am both days.Cooking demonstrations, arts & crafts vendors, live music, kids play area & face painting, plenty to eat & drink plus fireworks. Admission $5.00, kids under 12 FREE. For full details & complete schedule, call 305-451-4502 or visit:

http://keylargoseafoodfestival.com/

OCEAN'S EDGE...

In the heart of Islamorada’s “Millionaires' Row” lies an oceanfront oasis like no other, The perfect opportunity & ideal canvas to create and develop your own exquisite Keys’ retreat with limitless ocean vistas. Features include immense and rare custom boat basin with its own deep-channel access, exceptional dockage for a variety of vessels, ramp, existing CBS home and huge, solid CBS storage out building. The custom-built, resort-quality tiki is the perfect location for tropical fun. 130' of oceanfrontage on almost 2 acres. Grab a slice of Islamorada that others only dream about! This area of Islamorada is home to artists, actors, football coaches, and award-winning film producers among others. Offered at $2,999,900. 

For information on this and other properties in the Florida Keys, visit:

http://americancaribbean.com/

BLUEGRASS ON THE BAY!

Join in the fun at the second annual Baygrass Bluegrass Festival Saturday, January 18th and Sunday, January 19th at Islamorada's Founders Park, mile marker 87. For event times, featured musicians, suggested entry donations and all the details, visit:

http://baygrassbluegrass.com/

REAL ESTATE RESOURCE

For information on buying or selling a home, contact an American Caribbean Real Estate agent at:

http://americancaribbean.com/

TIME TO GET UNCORKED!

The Annual upper Keys Food and Wine Festival takes place in Key Largo and Islamorada Thursday, January 9th thru Saturday, January 18th. Many tasty, tempting, exciting and fun events at different venues including restaurants, resorts, a riverboat and a progressive dinner. For full details, schedule of events and to get your tickets, call 305-494-3736 or visit:

http://floridakeysuncorked.com/