Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices: October 2016

Tuesday 18 October 2016

5 Family-Friendly Things To Do in Jacksonville This Fall

Summer has come to a close but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! There are so many things to do in Jacksonville with your kids during the year, and the autumn months are no exception. Here are five family-friendly things to do in Jacksonville this fall.

5. Rype & Readi Farm Market

Nothing like some fresh cold watermelon to cool down in the Florida sunshine.#rypeandreadi#farmtofork#elkton#opendaily9to6#watermelon#local#farmersmarket

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The Rype and Readi Farm Market hosts fun activities almost every day to entertain families in the community. There’s always something to do at this culinary market. Be sure to check out the Spooks On Haunted House and Burning Man Scarecrow on October 29th.

4. Kennedy Space Center

Family at Nasa

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If you haven’t been to the Kennedy Space Center in a while, it’s time to pay this place a visit. The new Space Shuttle Atlantis recently opened, telling the unbelievable story of NASA’s 20-year space shuttle program. Your kids will love seeing a shuttle that has actually been up in space! There’s also the Junior Astronaut Playdome that boasts space-themed rock walls and slides.

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3. Spooktacular Bippity Boppity Zoo

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From 6:30-10:00 pm throughout October 14th to 31st, don’t miss out on the Spooktacular Bippity Boppity Zoo at the Jacksoncille Zoo and Gardens. There will be Halloween music, thousands of jack o’lanters, select animal exhibits, bounce houses, and of course lots of candy.

2. The Hands On Children’s Museum

At The Hands on Children’s Museum, children of all ages can learn through play, observation, problem-solving, role-playing, and creativity. They’ll love spending time at this interesting museum, and you’ll love watching them have so much fun while learning so much!

1. Isle of Faith

So much fun!!!!

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The fall events offered by the Isle of Faith Methodist Church are fun for the whole family. Their pumpkin patch is open daily from September 30th to October 31st with a pumpkin-carving contest on October 22nd. It’s free admission, and there are children play areas as well as lots of photo opportunities.

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Tuesday 11 October 2016

4 Haunted Houses In And Around Jacksonville To Check Out This Halloween

If you’re looking to get really spooky this upcoming Halloween, look no further than the haunted houses located in both Jacksonville and outside of the city. Even if you think you can handle these frightening attractions, you’re wrong. These chilling places will leave you petrified. Here are four haunted houses in and around Jacksonville that will freak anyone out.

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4. Haunt Nights

Meet my new friend Giggles #axe #clown #halloween #halloween2015

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Haunt Nights features three haunted houses for three times to scare factor. Featuring Northeast Florida’s only 3D haunted house, apocalypse 3D: Clown Takeover. One of the only haunts of its kind in the area, it is so terrifyingly convincing due to high-tech zombie simulations.

3. Jaycees Trail of Terror

Candy? #jaxterror A photo posted by JAX Jaycees Trail Of Terror (@jaxterror) on Apr 26, 2015 at 11:50am PDT

//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.jsWalk through an eight-acre trail filled with terrifying creatures and scary characters. Each night the Trail of Terror will have a DJ, food trucks, full bar, face painters, zombie paintball and much much more. The best part is that it is all benefiting local organizations.

2. The Scream Park

Creepin’ it real

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Just twenty minutes south of Jacksonville in Green Cove Springs is The Scream Park. Boasting three haunted houses, food vendors, and midway rides, it’s a fun place – but also a scary one. The park suggests parental guidance for those whom scare easily and maybe even those who don’t.

1. A Petrified Forest

I don’t think that one clown was a part of the haunted house… @stalkingkatherine_ @anthony293758 A photo posted by Kyler Wagner (@kylerswagner) on Oct 8, 2016 at 6:33pm PDT

//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.jsAnother haunted house worth leaving Jacksonville for is A Petrified Forest in Altamonte Springs. This ghoulish place uses the beloved fairy tales of your past to haunt your present. You’ll definitely have nightmares after attending this attraction. Be sure to check out the laser swamp area as well.

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Happy Homeowners: “very satisfied”

“As an out-of-state buyer I was very satisfied with Selma’s help. She was always there for my questions. We moved through the purchase quickly and efficiently.”– A satisfied customer on experience with Selma Collier

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Monday 10 October 2016

Happy Homeowners: “excellent service”

“Terri Rigdon was awesome and I would recommend her to anyone looking to sell or buy a home. I am in the mortgage business and I can honestly say Terri gave me advice I did not think about. Top Notch! Excellent service and I cannot be happier with the outcome.”– Eddie O’Keefe on experience with Terri Rigdon

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Friday 7 October 2016

Happy Homeowner: “Handled it thoroughly and gracefully”

“Helen Willoughby did a great job navigating the purchase of this home. It was challenging because it’s an older home that had some problems arise needing repairs. Also there were 3 sellers to work with. Helen handled it all thoroughly and gracefully. Good job by Helen Willoughby. We were very pleased with the excellent job she performed in finding and closing the deal on our new home.”– Taylor Root on experience with Helen Willoughby

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Thursday 6 October 2016

Happy Homeowners: “did a super job helping us”

“Deb did a super job in helping us purchase our new home. We are very happy with the condition of the home and the location is even better than we had hoped for. Deb’s effort and experience/skill was outstanding during the search effort and on through the closing. Deb always returned our calls in a timely manner and provided clear and concise information relating to our concerns. We are 73 years old and while the move to a new home produced a certain amount of anxiety, Deb was an excellent calming factor throughout.”– A Satisfied customer on experience with Deb Pettry

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Wednesday 5 October 2016

Happy Homeowners: “awesome experience”

“Awesome experience! I was never in doubt as to what was going on. What a relief that was. Pam was in contact with me every day during this process. What is usually a very stressful time turned out to be the best experience I’ve had when selling a home (and this was my 5th home). She built confidence and guided me pleasantly through each showing and feedback session.”– Deborah Childers on experience with Pam Belcher

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