December 2022
The Real Brokerage Inc. Opens in Alabama
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. Continue Reading.
July 2022
Taxes, Taxes, & More Taxes
This Fall, Hillsborough County Commissioners have placed an additional one cent sales tax on the ballot for us to either pass or fail. This additional tax would go for transportation and would make Hillsborough’s sales tax even higher than most, making us less competitive. Continue Reading.
October 18, 2020
Field to Fork, A Conversation
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 part of the Pop Tart Generation! A generation that grew up on kitchen conveniences. Continue Reading.
September 21, 2020
Real Estate Classes Added in Riverview, see post for discount code.
Original Post: 07/13/15
Shark’s Tale: Teeth Were All He Saw
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 and the writer of the article embellished a tad, you’d be wrong. This is exactly how it happened, his wallet didn’t get wet……………….Read More.
August 28, 2020
Water Wednesday – Water Gone Virtual
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? Read More.
August 25, 2020
Mutant Cabbage Palm
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. Read More.
August 19, 2020, 2020
Pandemic gives rise to new School of Real Estate
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 Estate hopes to fill a void left by some real estate schools currently limiting in-class education. Read More.
August 5, 2020
Florida Medical Association’s PAC Endorses
Republican Candidate Danny Kushmer in House District 59
(Tallahassee, Fla.) – The Florida Medical Association PAC (FMA PAC), Florida’s leading advocate for electing pro-medicine candidates to office, today endorsed Republican candidate Danny Kushmer in his bid for House District 59. Continue Reading
May 28, 2020
Samford Cemetery Clean-Up
Please join Danny and Cally Kushmer, James Kushmer and other friends, family and colleagues as we give back to our community. The Samford Cemetery dates back well into the 1800’s and includes many of our local family members. Continue Reading
March 31, 2020
Governor DeSantis, Protect Our 2nd Amendment Rights
Dear Governor DeSantis,
I commend you for the hard work you are doing for Floridians and our country during this unprecedented event affecting our state, country, and the world. I come to you as a citizen defending our rights during the COVID-19 outbreak and preventing an irreversible change to our constitution. Continue Reading
March 29, 2020
Abortion is an elective procedure unless the mothers health is in jeopardy
Governor DeSantis has ordered all elective surgeries be cancelled- why should ending the life of a child be any different? Planned Parenthood is STILL performing abortions and violating the Governor’s order, and it’s up to us to hold them accountable. Sign the Petition
February 11, 2020
SENATOR BEN ALBRITTON ENDORSES DANNY KUSHMER IN RACE FOR HOUSE DISTRICT 59
BRANDON, Fla. – Today, Senator Ben Albritton announced his endorsement of Republican Danny Kushmer in the race for State House District 59. Albritton is a staunch Conservative leader in the Senate who has championed pro-business, pro-2nd Amendment, environmental, and agricultural legislation. Albritton’s endorsement follows former State Representative Jake Raburn’s endorsement for Trump Republican Danny Kushmer. Keep Reading
February 11, 2020
Former State Representative, Jake Raburn Endorses Danny Kushmer
BRANDON, Fla. – State House Republican Candidate, Danny Kushmer, announced the endorsement of former State Representative, Jake Raburn. Raburn was a highly respected Conservative member of the house who fought to preserve life, protect the Second Amendment and defend religious liberty while in the house. Raburn touted Kushmer’s deep roots in the community and similar Conservative values. Keep Reading
January 24, 2020
Former Speaker of the Florida House Endorses Danny Kushmer
BRANDON, FLORIDA – Danny Kushmer, Republican candidate for Florida House District 59 received the endorsement of Dean Cannon, President & CEO of Gray Robinson. A fifth-generation Floridian, Mr. Cannon began his career as a lawyer in Orlando. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2004 until 2012 and became Speaker of the House for the 2010 to 2012 term. Keep Reading
January 23, 2020
Danny Kushmer Proposes Hillsborough Become 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County; State Scrap SB 7028
BRANDON, FL – Today, Conservative Republican Danny Kushmer proposed that Hillsborough County become a 2nd Amendment sanctuary county in the wake of Senate Bill 7028. The proposed law would penalize private transfers of firearms among law-abiding citizens by making the regulatory burden so great, Constitutional rights would be violated. Gun control in any form that takes away the God-given, Constitutional rights that protect our liberties should not become law. Keep Reading
January 23, 2020
Realtor and Rancher, Carol Platt Endorses Danny Kushmer
RENAISSANCE HOTEL, ORLANDO, FLORIDA – During the Winter Meetings of the Florida Association or Realtors, Danny Kushmer sat down with Carol Platt and discussed the Take Back 59 Campaign. Along with being a Ranch Owner in Osceola County with her husband Shane Platt, Carol is a Broker Associate with Crosby & Associates. Keep Reading