Monthly archives for May, 2008

What’s Hot in Your Area: Summer Fort Lauderdale/Deerfield Beach

May30
2008 Leave a Comment Written by Carrie

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Shopping & Dining

Fashonistas, be on the look out: the best deals are straight ahead! Acquire high-end styles without completely emptying your wallet by visiting one of hundreds of designer outlets at Sawgrass Mills. A fantastic selection of department stores, boutiques and galleries are nestled on Las Olas Boulevard in the greater Fort Lauderdale area. You won’t find any cheap souvenirs at these spectacular shops–only inexpensive, but chic, unique treasures!

Looking for something a bit different? Attend the annual Carl J. Nixon Mango Festival in Deerfield Beach on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.! For over 20 years, this affair has paid tribute to one of Florida’s sweetest tropical fruits and brought enjoyable nights of music, fun and food to the city. Vendors sell artwork, foods, spirits and more! Live entertainment keeps the night jumping. So come on out and discover all that this festival has to offer!

The Arts

  • Museum Exhibitions

The Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum

Travel back in time and discover classic cars and auto paraphernalia. The Antique Car Museum is the brain child of Arthur Stone, who has been collecting vintage vehicles since the 1940s! The new wing of the museum just opened one year ago, and it displays two full rows of cars and more.

The South Florida Railway Museum

Cars were not the only form of transportation years ago. Head to Deerfield and learn about the history of railroading and how it affected the U.S. during the industrial boom in the 1940s. Real railroad artifacts rest inside, while scale models make up three of the permanent exhibits in the museum!

  • Music & Theatre

The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre

– Monday, June 9, Vampire Weekend, 8:30 p.m.

– Monday, June 23, Modest Mouse, 8 p.m.

– Saturday, July 26, Jerry Seinfeld, 7 & 9:30 p.m.

Cruzan Amphitheatre

– Wednesday, June 11, Pearl Jam, 7:30 p.m.

– Friday, July 11, Dave Matthews Band, 7 p.m.

– Thursday, July 31, Journey w/ Heart & Cheap Trick, 7 p.m.

– Sunday, August 17, Rascal Flatts, 8 p.m.

Broward Center for the Performing Arts Au Rene Theatre

– Friday – Saturday, June 13 – 19, Jesus Christ Superstar, varying times

– Saturday – Sunday, July 19 – 20, The Bakcyardigans Live! Tale of the Mighty Knights, varying times

Sporting Events

Friday, June 6, against the Cincinnati Reds, 7:10 p.m.

Saturday, June 7, against the Cincinnati Reds, 7:10 p.m.

Sunday, June 8, against the Cincinnati Reds, 1:10 p.m.

Monday, June 9 against the Cincinnati Reds, 7:10 p.m.

Tuesday, June 10, against the Philadelphia Phillies, 7:10 p.m.

Wednesday, June 11, against the Philadelphia Phillies, 7:10 p.m.

Thursday, June 12, against the Philadelphia Phillies, 7:10 p.m.

——– ROAD TRIP——–

Tuesday, June 24, against the Tampa Bay Rays, 7:10 p.m.

Wednesday, June 25, against the Tampa Bay Rays, 7:10 p.m.

Thursday, June 26, against the Tampa Bay Rays, 12:10 p.m.

Friday, June 27, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, 7:10 p.m.

Saturday, June 28, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, 7:10 p.m.

Sunday, June 29, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, 7:10 p.m.

Monday, June 30, against the Washington Nationals, 7:10 p.m.

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What’s Hot in Your Area: Summer Atlanta

May30
2008 Leave a Comment Written by Carrie


Shopping & Dining           

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The Mall of Georgia is an enclosed shopping mall that was built in 1999 in Buford, a suburb of Atlanta. It is currently the largest shopping center in all of Georgia. It is such a big attraction, it even offers group tours! Peruse the merchandise in over 200 stores that sit on three levels. The mall also showcases a 500-seat amphitheatre, a cinema and an IMAX theatre!

Atlanta’s historic Peachtree Street grants access to Underground Atlanta, a bustling shopping, dining and entertainment center in the hub of the downtown area. You will find endless ways to fill your stomach and empty your wallet with six whole blocks of fun at your disposal! There is something new awaiting you every day! From being sketched by a caricature artist to enjoying a tasty hot dog  from a vendor, no two days are alike at Underground Atlanta.

The Arts

  • Museum Exhibitions

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
– Friday, June 6, Opening Night: The Art of Ben Goldman, 7-9 p.m.
– Wednesday, June 11, Open Mic Night, 8:15 p.m.
– Friday, June 13, Jazz Concert Series, 7:30 p.m.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History
– Opening Saturday, June 7, Ends of Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins
– Opening Saturday, June 7, Mystic India @ The IMAX Theatre

  • Music & Theatre

Lakewood Amphitheatre
– Thursday, June 5, Jimmy Buffet, 8 p.m.
– Wednesday, June 11, Tim McGraw. 7:30 p.m.
– Saturday, June 21, R.E.M., 6:30 p.m.

The Arena at Gwinnett Center
– Sunday, June 15, The Cure, 8 p.m.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park
– Tuesday, June 10, Stevie Nicks, 8 p.m.
– Wednesday June 11, Steeley Dan 8 p.m.
– Saturday, June 28, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.

Fabulous Fox Theatre Atlanta
– Sunday, June 1, Sweeney Todd, 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
– Tuesday – Friday, June 10 – 14, Mamma Mia!, 8 p.m.
– Saturday June 15, Mamma Mia!, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
– Sunday, June 16, Mamma Mia!, 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
– Tuesday – Friday, June 24 – 27, Oklahoma, 8 p.m.
– Saturday, June 28, Oklahoma, 2 p.m.& 8 p.m.
– Sunday, June 29, Oklahoma, 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Sporting Events

Monday, June 2, against the Florida Marlins, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 3, against the Florida Marlins, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 4, against the Florida Marlins, 1 p.m.
Thursday, June 5, against the Florida Marlins, 7 p.m.
Friday, June 6, against the Philadelphia Phillies, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 7, against the Philadelphia Phillies, 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 8, against the Philadelphia Phillies, 1:30 p.m.

——– ROAD TRIP——–

Friday, June 20, against the Seattle Mariners, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 21, against the Seattle Mariners, 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 22, against the Seattle Mariners, 1:30 p.m.
Monday, Jun 23, against the Milwaukee Brewers, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 24, against the Milwaukee Brewers, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 25, against the Milwaukee Brewers, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, June 3, against the Minnesota Lynx, 7 p.m.
Friday, June 6, against the Chicago Sky, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 11, against the New York Liberty, 7 p.m.
Friday, June 13, against the Indiana Fever, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 18, against the San Antonio Silver Stars, 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 22, against the Detroit Shock, 3 p.m.

Saturday, June 14, against the Chicago Rush, 7 p.m.

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What’s Hot in Your Area: Summer Jacksonville

May29
2008 Leave a Comment Written by Carrie

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 Shopping & Dining

Looking to satisfy your wallet and your stomach? Jacksonville offers bountiful options to appease your shopping fix and your diverse palette. Everything you could imagine rests within the walls of the Saint Johns Town Center. The mall opened only three years ago, with the addition of 40 more stores and 4 restaurants just last year! The complex also boasts apartments and two hotels! It is truly a one-stop-shop for anything and everything.

The rapidly growing communities in Jacksonville make the city a cultural melting pot for residents and visitors to explore. However, being a Florida town, you would expect to find sandy beaches and tons of fun in the sun, right? Well you will find just that all throughout the city! Saint Johns River carves a path through the center of Jacksonville and stretches to the Atlantic Ocean. The Intracoastal Waterways create a sparkling backdrop for residents and offer tons of ways to beat the heat.

The Arts

  • Museum Exhibitions

    • Karpeles Manuscript Library

    Through July 1, be one of those rare people to see original manuscripts from 19th Century American Authors Washington Irving, Edgar Allen Poe, Herman Melville, Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe!

    The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

    – Friday, July 20 through Tuesday, September 30: Precious Gifts of Asian Art: From oil paintings to Ming Dynasty jugs, enjoy lovely pieces from an authentic eastern culture.

    • Music & Theatre

    Augustine Amphitheatre

    – Saturday, June 21, Jordin Sparks, 7:30 p.m.

    – Wednesday, June 25, Modest Mouse, 7:30 p.m.

    – Friday, August 1, Boys Like Girls w/ Good Charlotte, 7 p.m.

    Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena

    – Tuesday, June 22, Foreigner and Bryan Adams, 7:30 p.m.

    – Sunday, July 27, Brooks and Dunn w/ Rodney Atkins, 7 p.m.

    Florida Theatre Jacksonville

    – Thursday, June 19, Melissa Etheridge, 8 p.m.

    – Sunday, June 22, Ashlee Simpson, 8 p.m.

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    New Series: What’s Hot in Your Area?

    May28
    2008     Leave a Comment Written by Carrie

    Have you recently purchased a home from Buy Owner or have you been looking to acquire a property from the nation’s leading FSBO company?

    If you are moving to a new city, or even a new state, and you are not sure what do for fun, then let the Buy Owner Blog be your guide! Helping you kick off the summer, the Buy Owner Blog will feature tons of info on the major Buy Owner cities near you!

    Whether you want to catch a Bulls game in the Windy City or find ongoing Mardi Gras celebrations in the Big Easy, the Buy Owner Blog will be your shopping, dining and entertainment headquarters!

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    City Spotlight: Milwaukee

    May26
    2008     Leave a Comment Written by Sarah

    MilwaukeeWelcome to the lakeside city of Milwaukee, the largest and most vibrant city in Wisconsin. With strong German roots and a rich history in brewing, Milwaukee has evolved into a rich and fascinating contemporary city.

    The past decade has seen the most significant area improvements, such as the $100 million addition to the Milwaukee Arts Museum.There is more than meets the eye in the arts scene of Milwaukee, with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, the Milwaukee Ballet, and the Milwaukee Shakespeare company as just a few of the many performing arts companies in the area.

    Also known as the “City of Festivals,” Milwaukee is home to Summerfest, the largest music festival in the world. Over one million visitors come to town every summer, earning it a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records. Countless other festivals occur throughout the summer months, rivaling much larger surrounding Midwestern cities and towns.

    Milwaukee is home to the Miller Brewing Company, the second-largest distributor in the country. Because of this, a brewing culture dominates the area, with several microbreweries serving up local drinks around town. Major schools like University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University have created an active nightlife in several hot neighborhoods, including Bay View, River West, and the Historic Third Ward along the river. With restored industrial buildings turned into trendy lofts and boutiques, Milwaukee is full of culture, class, and a neighborhood feel throughout its new urban landscape.

    A rich history and a bright future make Milwaukee a one-of-a-kind Midwestern oasis, not far from the metropolis of Chicago. Take in Wisconsin from a “Great City on a Great Lake!”

    Head to Buyowner.com to check out current for-sale properties in the Milwaukee area!

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    City Spotlight: Chicago

    May24
    2008     Leave a Comment Written by Sarah

    chicagoWith 26 miles of lakefront and a world-class culture, Chicago is known as the oasis of the Midwest. Home to some of the most distinct neighborhoods in the country, Chicago creates a truly diverse urban experience, with unique art, cuisine, and people in every corner of the city.

    Chicago was once the most formidable locale in architecture and design, and you can see the most impressive architectural feats from Lake Michigan and the winding Chicago River. Summers in Chicago are truly spectacular, with street festivals, free movie screenings, and a bustling lakefront that provide cheap and diverse entertainment for the warmest months of the year.

    Once known as an industrial hub, Chicago has been given a new look by recent development. Older brick buildings have been renovated into trendy lofts, while quieter neighborhoods have been revitalized by new business and residents. High-rises, condominiums and single-family homes are being built every year, and residents are finding more and more art, culture, and entertainment in each neighborhood.

    Chicago is also known to have a bustling art community, with over 35 galleries in the West Loop alone. Rush Street, Michigan Avenue, and the lakefront have historically housed the rich and the famous, with top-notch bars, restaurants, and shopping within walking distance of each other.

    Today, Chicago is home to a bustling film and tourist industry, with celebrities often living in or passing through the Windy City. The Chicago theater scene has produced several film and theater celebrities, and spawned the Second City, one of the largest comedy theaters in the country. Several Loop and off-Loop productions have been featured on Broadway, and Chicago maintains a solid breeding ground for entertainers of all kinds. With the height of urban culture at your fingertips, Chicago brings you the best that the Midwest has to offer.

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    City Spotlight: Indianapolis

    May22
    2008     Leave a Comment Written by Sarah

    INWelcome to the Crossroads of America!  Right in the center of the Midwest, the city of Indianapolis serves as a midway point between several cities, including Louisville, Chicago, Cincinnati and Saint Louis.

    Indianapolis is the 13th largest city in the U.S. and is fast-growing as a result of revitalization, combined with an attitude all its own. It’s situated on the original East-West road in the country, where the city’s crossroads have made suburban access surprisingly easy compared to other cities of its size.

    Several universities are located within Indianapolis, such as Butler University, Indiana University-Purdue and the University of Indianapolis. With a vibrant academic community, this city has overcome its roots in the Rust Belt and has built a thriving economy in the media and service economy.

    At the center of this revitalized economy is a growing interest in the history and tourism within the city; the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, for example, is one of the oldest in the city, and much development in the city has been directed around this prized historical monument. The White River has also been a desirable district to live around, with the White River State Park offering some serenity in the midst of the urban landscape.

    Filled with countless racing fans, this city is a hotbed for amateur and college sports. Home of the Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis boasts a rich sports history and culture, with basketball, football, and racing as a true pride of the city. The widely successful Indianapolis Colts have put Indianapolis on the map yet again, and sports are a significant part of this vast city’s urban economy.

    With over 650 square miles of land, Indianapolis boasts an area larger than New York City and Chicago, and it has plenty to offer from end to end.

    Now’s the perfect time to check out Buy Owner’s Indianapolis homes for sale by owner!

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    City Spotlight: Atlanta

    May20
    2008     Leave a Comment Written by Becky

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    Home to a wide range of cultural, historical, and recreational activities, Atlanta offers something for everyone! Sports enthusiasts will delight in taking in a Braves, Falcons or Hawks game. Also well-known for its live music scene, Atlanta boasts a vibrant nightlife, with clubs, renowned restaurants, lounges and music venues open late into the evening.

    Several attractions unique to Atlanta truly set the city apart. Sample soft drinks from around the world at the World of Coca-Cola, newly situated next to the Georgia Aquarium. Future newscasters can get a look behind-the-scenes at the headquarters of CNN and Headline News. At the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum, you can tour the mansion where Mitchell wrote her Pulitzer prize-winning novel Gone with the Wind. Centennial Olympic Park is famous for holding the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, and today it features events and activities that make it a year-round gathering place.

    Even the city’s shopping selection is unique, evident at Underground Atlanta, where six blocks have been transformed into an underground marketplace with specialty stores and restaurants. Providing the utmost in Southern comfort and hospitality, Atlanta is a sophisticated city that is constantly changing.

    Head to Buyowner.com right now to check out Atlanta properties listed for sale by owner!

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    City Spotlight: Philadelphia

    May18
    2008     Leave a Comment Written by Sarah

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    The City of Brotherly Love welcomes you! As the sixth most populous city in the U.S., Philly is a city rich with American history, with food, culture and Colonial architecture to match.

    It’s situated on the Delaware River, providing several homes and businesses with waterfront property, while a vibrant industrial economy churns beyond the waterway. Philadelphia is also the northernmost city that falls in the humid subtropical region, allowing for very modest winters and spectacular summer months.

    Each Philadelphia neighborhood boasts its own unique charm, with stately Victorian-style homes next to contemporary showcases, colonial row houses and city skyscrapers. 

    PhillyFantastic bars are never far away. With a vibrant nightlife and cuisine that could only come from a place like Philly: try the local water ice, a local delicacy, after you gorge yourself on a world-famous Philly Cheesesteak. After that, you can take a walk by the riverside, or through the beautiful, historical campus of the University of Pennsylvania.  As one of the finest college towns in the country, Philadelphia offers an academic atmosphere coupled with industry and innovation.

    Two major lines of transportation, the Septa and the Patco systems, provide service to the surrounding suburbs, as well as the nearby hub of New York City.

    Philadelphia has the third oldest public rail line in the country, while the city itself was designed with wide roads and open spaces, in order to imitate an English country garden. While there are few country gardens to be seen today, there is plenty to experience in this significant piece of American heritage.

    Head to Buyowner.com right now to check out Philadelphia properties listed for sale by owner!

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    City Spotlight: Louisville

    May16
    2008     Leave a Comment Written by Sarah

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    Louisville has a history much richer than one might imagine: gorgeous eighteenth-century buildings are found throughout the downtown area, named after King Louis the Fourteenth of France by an early American explorer.

    Influenced by both Midwestern and Southern culture, this city is situated in a key area along the Ohio River and the Indiana border. It hosts the world-renowned Kentucky Derby, called the most famous two minutes in sports, which brings in equestrian fans and spectators from all over the country every May.

    Hot neighborhoods in Louisville mix culture and history, with a variety of activities offered throughout town. The West Main District is known to locals as “Museum Row,” including the Frazier International History Museum, the Louisville Science Center and IMAX, and the Speed Art Museum, the oldest and largest in Kentucky.  In conjunction with the University of Louisville, the Speed is just one part of a large and multifaceted university atmosphere.

    According to a study done by Morgan Quitno Press, Louisville is ranked as one of the safest cities in the country, with half of the violent crime rates of surrounding U.S. cities. Most recently, it has become a central location for both health care and the medical science industry, with a booming job market in these and related fields. Also, nearly one-third of all bourbon whiskey is made in Louisville, with world-famous Kentucky whiskey and major related industries around the city. Home to the famous Louisville Slugger Museum, this city has a diverse history that results in a strong job sector and thriving tourism.

    There are at least seven different pronunciations for Louisville, but one thing’s certain: it can always accurately be called one of the most unique cities along the Ohio River.

    Kentucky

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