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I am a true ‘Conch’ from Marathon, FL.  After I attended college at Rhode Island College, I came back to the Florida Keys to start my career in hospitality. I have held every hospitality position in Marathon from concierge to manager of vacation rentals. My love for people, Marathon and as my dad would say […]

Now that your vacation rental home is booked and your transportation plans are made, it’s time to focus on packing!  Pack Light!  Leave all your fancy stuff at home.  The Florida Keys style is much more laid back and comfortable.  You definitely will not need any of that stuff to fish, dive, snorkel or to […]

Monday night, happy hour is over and we were starving.  We called Triton for a delivery order.  OMG! Best decision!  Placing our order (phone) was a breeze and the wait time was to be 40 minutes however we were delighted to receive our order in 25 minutes.  Our food arrived hot and with plenty of […]

    Traditionally, spring is one of the busiest times of the year for real estate. However, the coronavirus outbreak—and subsequent stay-at-home orders—led many buyers and sellers to put their moving plans on hold. In April, new listings fell nearly 45%, and sales volume fell 15% compared to last year.1 Fortunately, as restrictions have eased, […]

  These days, it seems like everyone’s looking for ways to cut costs and stretch their income further. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce your household expenses without making radical changes to your standard of living. When combined, these small adjustments can add up to significant savings each month. Here […]

Whether you’re planning a simple refresh or a full-scale renovation, it’s important to stay up-to-date on the latest trends in home design. Sellers who make tasteful updates can generate increased buyer interest and, in some cases, a premium selling price. And buyers should consider which features of a home will need updating immediately (or in […]