Wekiva Parkway
The landscape sure is changing around town! The Wekiva Parkway is being developed jointly by the Florida Department of Transportation and the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX). CFX is finishing the last of five parkway sections, totaling 10 miles and more than $270 million in construction costs. The entire parkway through Lake, Orange and Seminole…
Read MoreLake County may lose rural status for USDA housing programs
USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) housing programs have helped thousands of families over the years purchase homes with no money down. The program was instituted about 40 years ago to promote homeownership in rural areas. For years, Lake county was considered rural and this has been no doubt a popular financing option. You could…
Read More4th Annual Punkin Chunkin Contest at East Lake County Library
You don’t have to travel far or spend a lot to experience the drama and excitement of medieval Europe right in your own back yard. The 4th Annual Punkin Chunkin contest was held at the East Lake County Library in Sorrento. Several well organized and enthusiastic teams set up their trebuchets and catapults in order to see…
Read MoreFree Wi-Fi during Hurricane Irma
Free Xfinity Wi-Fi is being offered at select sites in Florida during Hurricane Irma. The Wi-Fi is offered at various indoor and outdoor hotspots, including businesses, parks and shopping districts. Xfinity hotspot locations are listed online. How do use the free Wi-Fi: Once in range of a hotspot, select the “xfinitywifi” network name in the list of available hotspots and then…
Read MoreWalk to support Easterseals of Central Florida
Please join Easter Seals and team members from Catherine Hanson Real Estate, Inc. at Camp Challenge for a family fun walk around the nature trail and an authentic camp experience complete with carnival games, tie-dye, and arts and crafts. Walk With Me is Easter Seal of Central Florida’s signature fundraising event giving children and adults…
Read MoreMount Plymouth Historic Bike Loop
Hop on your bike to discover the new and beautiful Mount Plymouth Historic Bike Loop in Lake County, Florida. You can bike for miles through the peaceful neighborhood while learning about the natural and historical sites in the area. The Historic Bicycle Loop winds through Mount Plymouth using existing neighborhood streets. In the future, this Loop will…
Read MoreDeLand Wins America’s Main Street Contest
For the second year in a row, Independent We Stand has awarded more than $25,000 in cash and prizes, plus a brag-worthy title, to one deserving Main Street program. The America’s Main Streets contest celebrates local communities across the country, while recognizing the groups working to keep them vibrant. This year, MainStreet DeLand of DeLand,…
Read MoreCatherine’s Corner: Business Women of Style
My daughter, Leslie, and I are proud to be chosen as Businesswomen of Style by Lake & Sumter Style Magazine. We love that we have the opportunity to work together to grow Catherine Hanson Real Estate, Inc. It’s a family business, and one we are very passionate about. We hope to see you soon! – Catherine
Read MoreMount Dora Ribbon Cutting
Our newest Catherine Hanson Real Estate, Inc. location is now open in Mount Dora, Florida. Please stop by and say hi the next time you are in town: 346 Dora Drawdy Way, Mount Dora, FL 32757. A special thank you to Mount Dora & East Lake Chambers of Commerce for your support. Thanks to our generous partners…
Read MoreCatherine’s Corner: New Office Opens in Mount Dora
Sometimes opportunities present themselves — and you have to act fast. When we saw the potential for growth in Mount Dora, Florida, we trusted our instincts and opened a new office at 346 Dora Drawdy Way. We are very excited to return to this beautiful town! I have been most fortunate in the real estate…
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