There is an often forgotten benefit that is available to property owners and could save you thousands of dollars in property taxes. The benefit is portability, which is the ability to carry accrued property tax savings from one homestead residence to another.

“Everyone who is thinking about purchasing a larger home or downsizing to a smaller one should consider the potential tax savings portability may give them,” said Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty Vice President Kevin Waugaman. “Portability of homestead tax savings in Florida is designed to allow homeowners to move from one home to another without having their new property taxes deter the move.”

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Luxury townhomes are coming to Beacon Lake, a lakefront lifestyle master-planned community in northern St. Johns County. [Read more →]

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty proudly announces that it is acquiring Terry McCue Real Estate, Inc. and all of the company’s related entities. Terry McCue Real Estate and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty will merge to create a new family of companies that will operate under the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty name, effective March 1, 2019. [Read more →]

The community of Beacon Lake will launch its Lake House Amenity and Fitness Center on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festivities are free and open to the public

“We are thrilled to celebrate the opening of our magnificent lakefront amenities,” said Bruce J. Parker, Managing Director for BBX Capital Real Estate, Beacon Lake’s master developer. “Our Lake House is a spectacular gathering place, providing plentiful opportunities for indoor and outdoor recreation – and relaxation – for every member of the family.”

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The North Beaches Art Walk is a free event held on the third Thursday of each month from 5 to 9 p.m. in Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach.

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Jax Book Fest returns to the Main Library on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with its biggest headlining author yet. Guinness World record-breaking, internationally best-selling author of the Goosebumps series, R.L. Stine, will speak and sign books. [Read more →]

The Maker Faire is coming back to Jacksonville! The second annual Jacksonville Mini Maker Faire is Saturday, Feb. 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Museum of Science & History (MOSH). Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth — a family friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. [Read more →]

From left, Bruce J. Parker and Janis Rafkin Spira

The Northeast Florida Builders Association’s Sales and Marketing Council recently honored BBX Capital Real Estate with a Laurel Award for Best Realtor Promotional Event at Beacon Lake, a lakefront lifestyle master-planned community in northern St. Johns County. Tapas and Tours, a progressive luncheon and model tour, welcomed 175 Realtors to the community.

“We are honored to receive this recognition for our successful Tapas & Tours progressive luncheon and model tour,” said Bruce J. Parker, Managing Director for BBX Capital Real Estate, Beacon Lake’s master developer. “Beacon Lake offers a welcoming neighborhood environment that makes our community stand apart from the rest. We appreciate the accolades from our industry peers and we hope it will encourage everyone to visit our community and learn more about living at Beacon Lake.” [Read more →]

(Left to right: Tina Meskel, Kristy Alexander, Heather Borders, Sheila Lusis, Dr. Lauren Cost)

Tina Meskel, founder, president and principal engineer of Meskel and Associates Engineering (MAE), was named the 2019 JAX Chamber Overall Small Business Leader of the Year. Meskel, a licensed professional engineer in Florida and Georgia, has more than 25 years experience in geotechnical engineering consulting and subsurface investigation services. [Read more →]

More than 120 Northeast Florida small business leaders recently participated in JAXPORT’s inaugural Small and Emerging Business Appreciation Day. The daylong seminar was held at JAXPORT’s Cruise Terminal and connected area small businesses with valuable training and resources. [Read more →]