Mangrove forest is the most extensive natural marine vegetation lining the coastal habitat in Southwest Florida. Most visitors notice them right away – large, green, leafy trees that dominate the shoreline. And, even though many folks consider them undesirable, they are a symbol for the area and are now protected by Florida law.
There are three species that are native to Florida: red, black and white mangroves. Each has adapted uniquely to thrive in and around salt water. Red mangrove is the most common and is easily recognized by its large tangled mass of reddish color roots. They provide necessary support for the tree and along with their sprawling canopies, offer important habitat for numerous birds, fish and invertebrates. Although less common, white and black mangroves distinguish themselves by their massive height, 50 feet or more in many cases. Many impressive strands can be found from Naples south to the Ten Thousand Islands area, known to be one of the few pristine mangrove forested estuaries in the entire county.
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In an attempt to bolster the sluggish Florida condo market, Freddie Mac (FHLMC) announced it is waiving lending rules that made it harder to buy and sell units in many condo buildings. Effective immediately, the mortgage giant will once again back loans on condo purchases in financially troubled complexes as long as the seller’s loan is already owned or securitized by FHLMC. The move is a reversal by Freddie Mac, which had been rejecting mortgages for units in complexes with low occupancy rates or high association fee delinquencies. The change is intended to increase financing availability and runs through March 31, 2011.
Starting April 5th the federal government will begin offering financial incentives to hasten the short-sale process for eligible homeowners as part of the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) program. Under the new guidelines, lenders and owners are provided incentives that will help them take advantage of either the short-sale process, whereas the borrower and the mortgage lender agree to sell the home for less than the value of the loan; or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, whereas the homeowner voluntarily gives the deed of the property back to the lender.
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No matter where you stand with regards to health care in the United States, all Americans lost some of their ability to freely pursue life, liberty and happiness yesterday. And, no one ever said it better (than one of our most famous founding fathers) as to what the public should now do in order to deal with this utterly disgusting travesty perpetrated by the Democratic Party.
