School Registration Info for Palm Beach County Schools

Is this the first year registering your child in an area Boca Raton or Palm Beach County School?  Knowing who to contact, what immunizations are required, and what information to have available can be overwhelming when you are new to the area. 

Champagne & Parisi wants to make your move easier! Here is a quick start guide to getting your child enrolled in one of our Palm Beach County Schools.

The 2008 school year is scheduled to begin on August 18th.  For updates, makeup days and report card distribution dates visit http://www.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/PublicAffairs/Calendar/PDFs/2008-09/2008-09_Calendar_English.pdf

School hours can vary depending on location.  If you are unsure of the school your child…

City of Boca Raton New Water Restrictions- April 18, 2008

The new Boca Raton water and landscape restrictions for homes and businesses went into effect on April 18, 2008.  Please note the new schedules:

Days and Times

Homes and businesses are now allowed to water two days a week.  The days and times are determined by whether your address is odd or even.

Odd numbers:

Wednesday and Saturday 12 a.m. to 10 a.m.

and/or 4:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Even numbers, no numbers and mix of both odd and even numbers:           

Thursday and Sunday 12 a.m. to 10 a.m. and/or 4:00 p.m. to

11:59 p.m.

 
For more information on commercial water restrictions or additional

information, please visit the City of Boca Raton

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BEST TIME TO BUY BOCA RATON REAL ESTATE

CONDITIONS ARE RIGHT

Right now is the best time to buy Boca Raton Real Estate. There is plenty of inventory on the market in the Boca Raton area and surrounding communities to choose from, prices are affordable, especially for first time buyers, and interest rates are at all time lows.  Due to affordable prices in luxury homes, buyers are able to purchase homes in locations closer to urban and suburban areas lessening their commute time to work, and families are able to upsize.         












WHY BUY NOW

Favorable interest rates and reduced prices, it makes sense to buy property in Boca Raton now.

If you would like to get in touch about your next Boca Raton Home Purchase, please contact us at your convenience.

The Palm Beach County Fire-RescueDepartment recently traveled toIndianapolisto prepare for emergencies in an entire new way.

Five members of the county’s Fire-Rescue team attended the Fire Department Instructor’s Conference (FDIC), which drew an impressive 31,000 rescue personnel from around the world. 

The FDIC has 80 years of experience training fire and rescue service workers. There are hundreds of classroom sessions, hands-on training, workshops, and over 900 companies participating in showcasing the latest products, technology and services.

One highlight was the on-site training that Lt. J. Craig Stanfield and firefighter-paramedic Joe Sekula received at a simulated building collapse. The mission was to find and retrieve six rescue

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FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS - MARCH 2008  HOME SALES 

The Florida Association of Realtors reported that March 2008 single-family and condominium home sales were slightly up compared to last month. Florida Association of Realtors’ statistics show a statewide increase of 10% in single-family homes sales and a 13.7% increase in condo sales over February 2008 sales.

According to the Florida Association of Realtors, there were 9,142 single-family homes sold statewide in March 2008 compared to 8,310 single-family homes sold in February 2008. With regard to condominium sales, the Association of Realtors reported there were 3,145 units sold in March 2008 compared to 2,765 units sold in February 2008.   

BOCA RATON MEDIAN SALES PRICE

The Florida…

I recently had a client stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Boca Raton, Florida while they were searching for country club homes in Boca Raton. They couldn’t say enough positive things about their stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites. 

They received the most outstanding service during their stay. Everyone at the hotel was extraordinary and went above and beyond to assist them with their every need. The hotel itself was beautifully landscaped and the pool area was magnificent. The rooms were clean and spacious and the rates were more than reasonable for the value they received. The stay even included a complimentary breakfast buffet, free wireless internet, free local calls and free faxes which really helped us in  finding them the Home of…

We have seen an increase in foreign buyers recently buying Boca Raton real estate and real estate in other communities across South Florida. With the decrease in value of the U.S. dollar, foreign investors have more buying power than ever to buy luxury real estate which they would otherwise not be able to afford in their own countries.

DESIRABLE LOCATION

Boca Raton’s close proximity to Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean,  and other destinations are attracting foreign buyers who are purchasing second  homes and vacation properties in record numbers. Our desirable climate, beautiful beaches, award winning golf courses and relaxed lifestyle make Boca Raton one of the most desirable places to live and buy real estate.

MARKETING YOUR

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New Boca Raton Library

     

Residents of City of Boca Raton: City of Boca Raton residents may obtain a library card by showing proof of residency such as a utility bill, vehicle registration, property tax bill, lease agreement.

Non-residents:  Individual library card are available for a non-refundable annual fee of $150.00 or a family card (immediate family only) for a non-refundable annual fee of $250.00.

Library Location

The new library located on the north side of Spanish River between Military Trail and I-95 over pass is spectacular.  The cathedral style building is two stories with amble parking, a covered drop-off and a drive-up book drop.

Boca Raton Library Map

Facilities

I recently had an occasion to visit there and check out…

Boca Raton Wholesale Scuba and Snorkel Gear

 











I recently discovered a great website and resource for purchasing wholesale scuba
and snorkel gear and equipment.  The name of the company is Scuba Buy and you can visit their website at www.scubabuy.com. The animation and narration by the scuba sales girl is entertaining and informative and the price points are way below retail for superior quality gear. For more information contact the owner Lenny, a local Boca Raton resident, diver and fisherman at (561) 213-9993. Tell him Caesar sent you.

If you are interested in Waterfront real estate in Boca Raton, Please contact the Parisi Team today.

Residents of South Florida have long been yachting enthusiasts. With traveling a passion, it isn’t surprising that many yacht owners are interested in trans-Atlantic sailings from the Palm Beach area, and also from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean.

However, those Trans-Atlantic sailings can put a tremendous amount of wear and tear on a vessel that that is valued at $5 million dollars.

Enter the $65 million Yacht Express super transport. She’s making waves in the shipping industry as the first semi-submersible cargo vessel designed completely with transporting yachts in mind. Her current cargo is $150 million worth of yachts. Many of the yachts will be put to work in the Mediterranean Sea as charters for the winter season.

Clemens van der Werf,

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