When my ancestors, the Kushmer’s and Adams’ migrated to Florida, they settled on the Eastern Shore of Tampa Bay. The settlers of the time called this area the “Kitchen” because of its very productive Estuary. Most, if not all of the residents survived on fish and shell fish from this Read more…
www.SandSaltAndSun.com <h6>Sunrise over <em>Perfect Day at Cocoa Cay</em>! As the excitement level began to rise, Cally and I jumped out of bed (well Cally did and encouraged me to do the same) to catch the Sunrise before docking at <em>Perfect Day at Cocoa Cay</em>.</h6><h6>This was the excursion Cally and I Read more…
www.SandSaltAndSun.com <h6>The day began waking up to a beautiful sunrise in Cocoa Beach. After packing up we headed to Dunkin Donuts for coffee, thinking the boarding process would take some time. Within 5 minutes we arrived at the Terminal, dropped off our luggage with the Porter and parked.</h6><h6>After a brief Read more…
www.SandSaltAndSun.com <img width=”225″ height=”300″ src=”https://dannykushmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Day-Before-225×300.jpg” alt=”” srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/dannykushmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Day-Before-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1 225w, https://i0.wp.com/dannykushmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Day-Before-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/dannykushmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Day-Before-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&ssl=1 1152w, https://i0.wp.com/dannykushmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Day-Before-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/dannykushmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Day-Before-scaled.jpg?w=1920&ssl=1 1920w” sizes=”(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px” /> <h6>To ensure we did not miss our boarding, we arrived in Cocoa Beach the day before our cruise. We stayed at a quaint little condo on the beach walking Read more…
www.SandSaltAndSun.com <img width=”750″ height=”563″ src=”https://dannykushmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/D-and-C-1024×768.jpg” alt=”” srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/dannykushmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/D-and-C-rotated.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/dannykushmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/D-and-C-rotated.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/dannykushmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/D-and-C-rotated.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/dannykushmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/D-and-C-rotated.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/dannykushmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/D-and-C-rotated.jpg?w=2016&ssl=1 2016w” sizes=”(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px” /> <strong>In January 2024, we began the move back to Adamsville, Florida from Huntsville, Alabama. Accomplishing our goals, the time and opportunity was good for this transition. Cally began a Read more…
December 19, 2022 TORONTO & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 19, 2022– The Real Brokerage Inc. (TSX: REAX) (NASDAQ: REAX), the fastest-growing publicly traded real estate brokerage, today announced its launch of operations in Alabama, bringing Real’s presence to 45 states, the District of Columbia, and three provinces in Canada. As of launch, 25 agents from metro areas throughout Read more…
Field to Fork, A Conversation <strong>I grew up farming tropical fish in the tomato capital of Florida – Hillsborough County. I am part of the Baby-Boomer Generation, actually, I am at the tail-end of this generation and while I identify with some Boomer characteristics, I like to think I am Read more…
As a child growing up in South Hillsborough County, I remember people not having much, but they took pride in what they had and maintained a clean community. A lot has changed over the years. The Giant’s Camp Restaurant and Marina are gone, the local grocery store and pharmacy no Read more…
Licenses with a March 31, 2020 or Sep 30, 2020 expiration now have until Dec 31, 2020 to complete required courses and pay their fees per FL DBPR. See dates and sign up at www.cardinalrealestateschool.com Additional Live CE Classes Added in Riverview 20% OFF DISCOUNT CODE: RCE2020
Original Post: July 13, 2015 While another Shark Week (2015) is in the books, I ran across an article printed in the Tampa Tribune from September 1978. A long-time family friend re-counted a time in Tampa Bay where my Dad and I battled a 9 ft. Bull Shark. While you may think both the friend Read more…
Do you know how much water you use on a daily basis? Have you heard of virtual water? Did you know that water is used to create nearly every product out there, including our food? Last Water Wednesday, we invited the Sustainable Ag and Food Systems Agent, Morgan Pinkerton, and Read more…
Pandemic gives rise to new School of Real Estate August 19, 2020, Riverview, Florida – As the 2020 Pandemic continues to stifle small business and keep many family’s hold-up in their homes, Cally Kushmer and Anne Haggerty see an opportunity for many to consider changing careers. Cardinal Academy of Real Read more…
Yes, that is how Ripley’s Believe it or Not described the (then) Four-Headed Florida Cabbage Palm that sits in my front yard. In 1988, botanists believed a tree like this could only come around one in a hundred million trees. That was then, this is now. 31 years later, the Read more…
Tampa Bay Business Journal Don’t gripe with your mouth full May 19, 2003, 12:00am EDT Guest Opinion by Danny Kushmer Who is “Big Sugar?” The ads running on television and radio would have you believe “Big Sugar” is some monstrous corporate organization that has polluting the Everglades as its sole Read more…
Last Fall I visited Northern California for work. While there I was able to spend the weekend with my oldest in San Francisco. Here are a few photo’s. Danny Kushmer
Nov. 17, 2015 SWFWMD Approves Regional Water Supply Plan for Central Florida The collaborative effort will help ensure adequate future water supplies The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board (District) today approved an important water supply plan for Central Florida. The strategy charts a long-term course of more aggressive Read more…
Taken from an article I submitted to Woods ‘n Water Magazine and published in 2004. Jena (Dixie County) – Thanksgiving weekend at the Royal Palm Hunting Club is traditionally the weekend for members of the club to bring their children and 2003 was no exception. As I write this I am Read more…
In Florida, we know all too well that being prepared for an emergency (like a hurricane) is just plain smart. After Hurricane Andrew in 1992 I decided I needed to do more to protect my family and created a tri-fold pamphlet outlining emergency contacts, meeting locations depending on what type of Read more…
As Christian settles into his Junior year, so to the Howard W. Blake High School of the Arts Orchestra settles into the concert season. While many performances take place during the evening, I only recorded the portion of the orchestra where Christian appears. Sorcerer’s Apprentice by Dukas and arranged by Higgins Read more…
Several years ago I participated in a planning exercise with the Central Florida Regional Planning Council, Avon Park Air Force Range, Polk County, Osceola County, Highlands County and several local municipalities. The exercise was paid for by the Department of Defense and designed to protect (by buffer) the operations at Read more…