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The temperatures are still creeping up the thermometer as the sun continues to shine bright in southern Florida! Therefore, summer festivals and special events continue throughout this month, August and September. Whether you’re looking for some fresh produce from a street market, some free live entertainment under the stars or some indoor educational fun, there is something for everyone in the Fort Lauderdale and Miami areas!

From now until Oct. 24, head to Aventura Mall in Miami every Saturday and Sunday for the annual Famer’s Market. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays. Spend time conversing with your neighbors, family or friends and leave with fresh flowers, vegetables, fruits and other assortments of baked goods and prepared foods! With long hours like these, there’s no excuse for you not to enjoy organic, fresh foods! [...more...]

Just because July 4th weekend came and went does not mean summer is coming to a close! In the Tampa area, summer continues to sizzle long after the fireworks displays. Numerous festivals, concerts and baseball games await you for the duration of July and August, so grab those planners and begin marking these events into your weekend plans!

Every Wednesday night form 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., gather up your female friends and head to Ladies Night at Mugs ‘n Jugs Restaurant and Bar in Clearwater! During this time, as a female, you can enjoy free drinks! This includes draft beers, well drinks and wine. Men can also score $.99 domestic drafts. It’s a great way to break up the week while meeting others in the area for an affordable price!

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When some people hear Florida, they immediately think Disney World, Universal Studios, Animal Kingdom, etc. However, locals in the Orlando and Jacksonville areas can enjoy an abundance of festivals and concerts geared toward those living in the areas. Whether you’re new to Orlando or Jacksonville, or you’re just looking for some new means of entertainment, this list of summer events is for you.

From July 19 to July 24, lug your fishing equipment to Sisters Creek Park for the annual Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament! The first two days provide strictly tournament competition. If you’d like to enter the competition, register now before it fills up! After that, people of all ages can enjoy a junior tournament, food, live entertainment, exhibitors, boat shows and unique merchandise for sale. As the five-day festival concludes on the 24th, enjoy a fireworks display over the water.

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Summertime is when Chicagoans can finally escape the walls of their homes, old or new, and enjoy time in between skyscrapers, on beaches, at festivals and under the sunshine! Every neighborhood in Chicago hosts a multitude of outdoor festivals, not to mention all the events going on in the suburbs of Chicago. This list is a tiny portion of some of the most renowned festivals happenings this time of year. Head outside and enjoy the warm weather while it lasts!

From July 9 to July 11, head to 4626 N. Knox Ave. in North Park for the 25th Irish American Heritage Festival!

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As part of a special feature at the Buy Owner Blog, we’ll be highlighting cities throughout the nation, profiling their attractions and conveniences, as well as pointing out some currently for-sale homes in the area!

Today’s City: Boca Raton, FL

There is something for everyone in prestigious Boca Raton! [more...]

As part of a special feature at the Buy Owner Blog, we’ll be highlighting cities throughout the nation, profiling their attractions and conveniences, as well as pointing out some currently for-sale homes in the area!

Nicknamed “Our Gateway to the Gulf,” Port Richey has long been a top destination for fishing and trapping, set right on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Less than an hour from Tampa, this city puts the sights and sounds of not just Tampa but also Saint Petersburg/Clearwater at your fingertips. From major shopping and dining to gorgeous white sandy beaches, you’ll be near it all in this community. [...more...]

South Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Miami and other surrounding cities, offers some of the most abundant and booming festivals and events in the state! After wrapping up the popular spring break months and preparing for the tourist months of summer, this in-between time is still bursting with outdoor or indoor events for you to enjoy! Whether you’re new to the area or you’ve lived in this area forever, there’s always something for you to do with your free time. Check out this list and decide which events spark your interest most!

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Spring in Tampa means spring festivals, concerts and Broadway performances. Spring is also the time of year when spring sports come back to life and fill the city’s stadiums! Whether you enjoy a day of sunshine and local craft venues, a day of cheering on a local team or a day indoors with live musicians or theatrical performances, you will surely find a event on this list that will interest you!

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Florida bursts into action in the springtime, as families travel on spring breaks, people sell their homes and move to new locations and tourists begin the summer vacation season early! For this reason, both Orlando and Jacksonville offer an overabundance of outdoor festivals, specialty events, concerts, live entertainment and more! With such a wide variety of themes, there is definitely something in this list for everyone to enjoy.

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This April and May, visit SeaWorld Orlando for the annual 2010 Viva La Musica! This event celebrates Hispanic culture with live performances of Latin musicians and dancers, while serving up traditional Hispanic cuisine and showcasing original Hispanic exhibits. Performances begin at 4 p.m. daily in Seaworld’s Bayside Stadium. For more info, call 407-363-3359.

Plan to attend a Jacksonville Suns baseball game as an affordable day at the ballpark! The Jacksonville Suns are a minor-league team affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and they play at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. For tickets, call 904-367-1423. [...more...]

There is no happier time to visit the city of Chicago than spring. Moving to the Midwest this time of year? Making a new home in Chicago?

Flower buds burst from the trees in nearby parks, colorful gardens appear along the streets and locals flock to festivals, concerts and anywhere that allows them to spend time outdoors in the newly emerged warm weather. And with unpredictable weather conditions year-round, there are also plenty of indoor options to choose from in Chicago. Plus, as an added bonus: most of these events are free!

Here are some of the events and opportunities this year:

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