The Shields Painting Difference: Perfection with Every Brush Stroke
Many painting companies in Florida rely on flashy marketing and big promises to try and attract new clients. But when it comes time to work, they fall short of their promises. This is often due to a lack of experience, qualified painters, and a drive to overachieve. At Shields Painting, we do things a little differently than other painting companies in Citrus County. We believe that a professional paint job should be as close to perfect as possible. Our goal is to leave you 100% satisfied, whether we're touching up an old residential paint job or performing a complex commercial project. It might sound simple, but we achieve that goal through honesty, hard work, beautiful results, and reasonable pricing.
As a family-owned and operated painting company in South Brooksville, FL, we strive to provide personalized, professional, and friendly service. Shields Painting has been in business since 1968 for a good reason. Whenever possible, we go the extra mile to make sure our customers are happy. Unlike some of our competition, we want to know all about your house or business painting project: your vision, your preferences, your challenges, and your goals. When we understand your needs, we can present you with a fantastic final product - one that you're proud to show off to friends and neighbors.
At Shields Painting, we combine our extensive experience with time-tested, meticulous painting processes, resulting in the highest quality painting results around. As a painting contractor in Citrus County, we can take on a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial projects in Florida.
A few of our most popular painting services include:
- Interior Painting
- Exterior Painting
- Residential Painting
- Commercial Painting
- Cabinet Painting
- Ceiling Painting
- Fence Painting
- Sign Painting
- MUCH More!
Our commercial, industrial, and residential painting contractors take the proper steps to protect your property and belongings while we work. Our team will clean up after ourselves, so your property is left clean and free of debris when we're done. After all, we think there's only one way to do a job, and that's the right way.
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Your Go-To House Painting Company in South Brooksville, FL
Your home is a haven of relaxation and solitude. It is uniquely you - a place where you can express who you are through style and design. Whether you need interior touch-ups for your crown molding or a new exterior coat of paint, hiring a reliable painting contractor is the best way to get quality results.
At Shields Painting, we know how important it is to have a home that highlights your tastes and personality. That's why we offer an extensive array of residential painting services in Citrus County. As tempting as it might be to try a DIY paint job, without the proper skills and experience, there is a good chance that the results will turn out less than satisfactory.
High-quality painting requires skill, experience, and patience. If you're a homeowner who needs residential painting services but doesn't have the time, patience, or skills to handle the job, look no further than Shields Painting. We offer accuracy, precision, and longevity with each paint job we perform. Our customers choose Shields Painting for their home because they receive:
- Free Quotes with Detailed Project Breakdowns
- Affordable Pricing
- Expert Painting Contractors
- High-Quality Paint Products
- Combo of Traditional and Modern Techniques
- Well-Maintained Tools
- Unmatched Craftsmanship
- Friendly, Personalized Service
- Good Old-Fashioned Hard Work!
The majority of our house painting services come in two forms: interior and exterior.
Interior Residential Painting
As an interior painting contractor with decades of experience, our expert technicians have developed an interior painting process that maximizes quality and emphasizes customer satisfaction. We understand that interior painting goes beyond aesthetics. It protects your ceilings and walls and helps you sustain a healthier place to live for your family. When only the finest craftsmanship will do inside your home, Shields Painting is here for you.
Our seasoned team of painting experts and craftsmen is dedicated to respecting your space and providing you with the look and feel you're craving inside your home. Whether you bought a new house and want to make it your own or need minor touch-ups but have no time, Shields Painting is ready to tackle the job, no matter how small or large.
Unlike some painting companies, our interior house painters take the time to get the details right, every time. For instance, color is only one aspect of your interior paint job. The paint sheen or finish is just as important. Certain finishes are better for living rooms and bedrooms than in kitchens and bathrooms. We'll help you find the right finish and paint colors for your home, so you don't have to worry about touch-ups or repainting.
Some of our most popular interior house painting services include:
- Ceiling Painting
- Popcorn Ceiling Removal
- Living Room Painting
- Bathroom Painting
- Basement Painting
- Color Consultations
- More
Cabinet Painting
Citrus County cabinet painting deserves its own section on this page because it requires more time, skill, and quality paint than most sections of your home. If your home's cabinets are built into its woodwork, replacing them can be obnoxiously expensive. Compared to the cost of installing new cabinets, painting your kitchen cabinets is much more affordable.
At Shields Painting, we specialize in transforming old cabinets into new, gorgeous features that are just as usable as they are beautiful. Each step of our cabinet painting process is meticulous and thorough. And we'll take care of the entire job, from cleaning, prep, and sanding to priming, painting, and reassembly. This unique service lets you enjoy a brand-new look in your kitchen without having to go into debt by replacing your cabinets.
Whether your cabinets are new, but you want to change their color or you'd like to transition wood cabinets to a painted finish, Shields Painting has the expertise and experience to give you a new look you'll love.
Exterior Residential Painting
Your home - it's a place that not only keeps your belongings safe. It protects your family and loved ones, too. It's one of your largest investments, and like anything else of value, it should be protected. However, Florida weather can take a toll on your home's structure and paint, lowering your home's value and even putting your family at risk.
While it's true that a beautiful exterior affects your house's value, it shouldn't take thousands of remodeling dollars to make a positive change to your home. There's a fine line between reasonable pricing and top-quality painting, and that sweet spot is what Shields Painting aims for. If you want to transform how your friends and neighbors see your home, never underestimate the power of a professional paint job.
Our exterior residential painting services are designed to boost curb appeal, give your home a fresh look, and help it stand up to Florida's unique weather. But we provide more than that. When you hire Shields Painting for your outdoor painting project, you will enjoy peace of mind in knowing that your home is in truly capable hands. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and help bring out the best in your property, whether you need to re-stain your deck or remove old, peeling paint from your siding.
If you're on the hunt for the very best exterior painting contractor in South Brooksville, FL, look no further than Shields Painting.
Some of our most popular exterior house painting services include:
- Vinyl Siding Painting
- Deck Painting and Staining
- Stucco Exterior Painting
- Wood Exterior Painting
- Porch Painting and Staining
- Soffit Painting
- Fascia Painting
- Window Painting
- Front Door Painting
- Thorough Painting Prep
- More
The Premier Commercial Painting Company in South Brooksville, FL
When it comes to first impressions, your businesses' appearance plays an important role. Your commercial property's paint job factors into its overall aesthetics. A great-looking, well-maintained paint job can mean the difference between a customer walking in your storefront and passing by. Conversely, an old, worn-out commercial paint job can send the wrong message to prospective customers. If you can't take the time to keep up your property's appearance, why would a customer spend their hard-earned money on your products?
The same goes for your businesses' interior paint. Would you want to do business with a company that has peeling paint or unsightly crown molding? At Shield's Painting, our goal is to create a beautiful environment that your customers and employees will love inside and out. When you work with our business painters, you can rest easy knowing we treat your business like it were our own. We always clean up after ourselves and know that operations cannot come to a halt just because we're painting. As such, we'll work with your busy schedule to ensure the job gets done right the first time without disrupting your day-to-day commitments.
With decades of commercial painting experience, we know the demands of a commercial painting project necessitate a disciplined and focused approach from the start. Our team of business painters is committed to delivering quality, on-time results on every project, every time - no excuses
We offer professional business painting services to a variety of building types, including:
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Industrial Painting
A high level of care and finesse are required to effectively paint an industrial property. At Shields Painting, we know that industrial paint jobs involve much more than aesthetics. That's why our industrial services are customized to your specifications, using industrial-grade materials that stand up to heavy-duty operations.
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Retail Store Painting
Our commercial painters apply effective, yet appealing interior and exterior paint that stand up to the daily rigors of busy retail environments.
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Small Business Painting
Do you own a restaurant franchise? Have a small "mom and pop" location that needs a fresh coat of paint? Shields Painting has the resources and reliability to efficiently get the job done the first time. That way, you can focus on serving your customers, not having your business repainted.
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Healthcare Location Painting
From walk-in clinics to long-term care facilities, Shields Painting is sensitive to your patients' needs. We know you must protect your patient's privacy while maintaining productivity. Our approach to healthcare location painting centers around your schedule to avoid disruptions in care.
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Apartment Complex Painting
Erase signs of wear and make your apartment complex or multi-family building a more desirable place to live with a stunning, professional paint job.
Florida's Most Trusted Painting Contractor
Shields Painting has been in the business since 1968. In a world where so much has changed, we are proud to uphold the ideals that make us successful: hard, honest work, getting the job done right, and excellent customer service. Providing you with trustworthy, quality work will always take priority over rushing through a project to serve the next customer. That is just not the way we choose to do business.
As professionals dedicated to perfection, we strive to provide a unique painting experience for every customer - one that focuses on their needs and desires instead of our own. Whether you need residential painting for your home or commercial painting for your business, we encourage you to reach out today to speak with our customer service team. Whether you have big ideas about a new paint project or need our expertise and guidance, we look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Family-owned Brooksville winery combines Florida flavors with a Sicilian blend
FOX 13 News Staffhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/family-owned-brooksville-winery-gives-combines-florida-flavors-with-a-sicilian-blend
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - At the highest elevation in Florida, 279 feet above sea level to be exact, sits the Sparacia Witherell Family Winery and Vineyards. The high elevation allows them to get the warm breezes from the Gulf of Mexico and plenty of sunlight exposure to grow grapes for wines all year long."We have 30 acres right by the tree line and an option for 40 acres behind us," shared Joseph Sparacia the owner of the winery.All that space is necessary because the goal is to get the vines to yield eno...
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - At the highest elevation in Florida, 279 feet above sea level to be exact, sits the Sparacia Witherell Family Winery and Vineyards. The high elevation allows them to get the warm breezes from the Gulf of Mexico and plenty of sunlight exposure to grow grapes for wines all year long.
"We have 30 acres right by the tree line and an option for 40 acres behind us," shared Joseph Sparacia the owner of the winery.
All that space is necessary because the goal is to get the vines to yield enough fruit to produce the winery’s signature wine products.
"We are a booming wine business in Florida," explained Sparacia. "We have a unique thing here in Florida called the Farm Winery Act...we must grow at least six acres of grapes and must make our wines from that... we're proud to be part of that program."
They grow native muscadine grapes and other varieties of wine grapes on the property with minimal intervention in order to sustain the natural health of the vines and maximize the flavors of the fruit.
"We have a full array of muscadine wines, a wonderful port and a sherry that will knock your socks off," shared Sparacia.
Those wines are produced right there with a nod to Florida flavors as their Sicilian punch blends in orange and peach in the wine. The honeymoon white wine features honey and grapefruit for a tart finish.
Sparacia has something for beer-lovers too.
"Blueberry wheat beer in growlers, 64-ounce and 32-ounce growlers, 250 beers in bottles and cans, 17 beers on tap, this is a drinker's paradise," he said.
As for paradise, they have a wonderful outdoor seating area ready for entertaining.
"Sit out here on Sundays, we have a guy who plays violin out here," said Sparacia.
The winery is open from noon until 6 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. It’s open from noon until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from noon until 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Sparacia Witherell Family Winery & Vineyards is located at 21509 Snow Hill Road in Brooksville.
LINK: Learn more about the winery and see a full wine list at https://sparaciawitherellfamilywinery.com/.
Former Brooksville mayor sentenced to 15 years for making child pornography
Josh Fiallohttps://www.tampabay.com/news/hernando/2022/02/22/former-brooksville-mayor-sentenced-to-15-years-for-making-child-pornography/
Former Brooksville Mayor Kevin Hohn was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to a charge of child pornography production.Hohn, 66, secretly recorded videos of two underage girls while they were naked inside his home, U.S. District Judge Charlene Honeywell said in court.The videos were discovered by Homeland Security officers during a search last year that turned up 100,000 images and 1,000 videos of child pornography on Hohn’s computer, according to a plea deal in the case. Forty of the...
Former Brooksville Mayor Kevin Hohn was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to a charge of child pornography production.
Hohn, 66, secretly recorded videos of two underage girls while they were naked inside his home, U.S. District Judge Charlene Honeywell said in court.
The videos were discovered by Homeland Security officers during a search last year that turned up 100,000 images and 1,000 videos of child pornography on Hohn’s computer, according to a plea deal in the case. Forty of the videos and hundreds of images were created by the former mayor.
The videos that Hohn made were created between 2016 and 2020. Hohn kept them on his computer and did not distribute them.
The girls were recorded separately with a “home surveillance USB charger,” essentially a covert camera, the plea deal said. The girls did not know they were being recorded. Their ages were not disclosed in the plea deal but one girl was 13 when one of the videos was made.
Hohn was elected to the Brooksville City Council in 2011 and the council selected him as mayor in 2014. He ran for a Hernando County Commission seat in 2020 but lost. At Tuesday’s hearing, Hohn’s attorneys said he was a retired federal investigator with the Internal Revenue Service and served in the U.S. Navy.
His attorneys argued Tuesday for a five-year sentence with supervision upon release, saying the 15 years recommended by prosecutors would amount to a life sentence given Hohn’s age.
Still, despite Hohn’s otherwise clean record and service with the federal government, the judge sentenced Hohn to 15 years, saying the punishment was necessary to deter future offenders. The maximum sentence was 30 years.
“Sentencing is the hardest job I have,” the judge said. “It’s doubly hard when I sentence individuals who lived lives that were otherwise clean.”
Hohn gave a statement before he was sentenced, apologizing for his actions and to his wife.
“I’ve been able to reflect on how I’ve gotten to this place today and I’m indescribably remorseful for the pain I have caused,” he said.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Erin Favorit, who led the prosecution, said, “He has left a family and two girls with scars that will remain throughout their lives.”
The father of the two girls attended Tuesday’s virtual hearing but declined an offer to make a statement in court.
Hohn was ordered to surrender by March 25 to serve his sentence. He was ordered to pay $6,000 restitution to his victims.
Severe Thunderstorms Detected On Radar Headed Toward Tampa Bay
Tampa, FL Patchhttps://patch.com/florida/southtampa/tornado-watch-effect-counties-throughout-fl-until-5-p-m
Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Citrus, Sumter, Pasco, Hernando, northwestern Pinellas, Polk and Hillsborough counties. TAMPA BAY, FL — Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Citrus, Sumter, Pasco, Hernando, northwestern Pinellas, northwestern Polk and northwestern Hillsborough counties through 2 p.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.At 12:29 p.m., Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Beverly Hills to 7 miles west of Beacon...
Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Citrus, Sumter, Pasco, Hernando, northwestern Pinellas, Polk and Hillsborough counties.
TAMPA BAY, FL — Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Citrus, Sumter, Pasco, Hernando, northwestern Pinellas, northwestern Polk and northwestern Hillsborough counties through 2 p.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
At 12:29 p.m., Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Beverly Hills to 7 miles west of Beacon Square. Movement was northeast at 40 mph.
The storms are carrying wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, which could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include Tampa, Spring Hill, Clearwater, New Port Richey, Zephyrhills, Brooksville, Inverness, Wildwood, Dade City, Bushnell, Hudson, Beverly Hills, Holiday, Homosassa Springs, Lutz, St. Leo, Weeki Wachee, Palm Harbor, New Port Richey East and South Brooksville.
Earlier Thursday, the NWS issued a tornado watch until 5 p.m. for counties throughout Florida, including Tampa Bay.
The tornado watch is in effect for Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Manatee, Hernando, Highlands, Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hardee, Lee, Levy, Marion, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Sumter, Suwanee, Taylor, Union and Volusia counties.
There is a possibility of severe thunderstorms on Thursday before 8 p.m. with west-southwest winds of 20 to 23 mph and gusts as high as 32 mph. thunderstorm.
A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible and residents should be prepared. Weather conditions favor thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes.
Be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued or you suspect a tornado is approaching. Review and discuss your emergency plans and check supplies and your safe room.
Additionally, a high surf advisory has been issued and is in effect until 11 p.m. Saturday.
A high rip current risk has been issued for all Tampa Bay beaches. It remains in effect from 10 a.m. Thursday through Sunday afternoon.
And a high surf advisory is in effect from 3 p.m. Thursday to 11 p.m. Saturday.
Beware of large, breaking waves building to 4 to 8 feet later Thursday through Saturday, bringing dangerous rip currents in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties.
The National Weather Service said conditions will be dangerous for swimming and surfing. Rip current can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
There may also be localized beach erosion.
Stay tuned to Patch for weather updates.
Sarasota County named best retirement spot in Florida
Stackerhttps://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/sarasota-county-named-as-best-retirement-spot-in-florida/
Buyers and sellers of real estate alike—when asked what are the three most essential considerations about a property—will nearly always reply “location, location, location.”While this answer is sometimes tongue-in-cheek, it is often quite accurate, and this reply perhaps applies to retirees more than any other demographic. Settling down after a lifetime of working and perhaps raising a family calls for the perfect location: a spot where you can enjoy life with as few concerns as possible.When seniors age...
Buyers and sellers of real estate alike—when asked what are the three most essential considerations about a property—will nearly always reply “location, location, location.”
While this answer is sometimes tongue-in-cheek, it is often quite accurate, and this reply perhaps applies to retirees more than any other demographic. Settling down after a lifetime of working and perhaps raising a family calls for the perfect location: a spot where you can enjoy life with as few concerns as possible.
When seniors aged 65 years or older decide on where they want to live out their golden years, they consider very specific factors, such as the cost of living, government services, health care facilities, weather and overall climate, crime rate, outdoor recreational activities, eating establishments, cultural and entertainment opportunities, and more.
Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to retire in Florida using data from Niche. Niche ranks counties based on a variety of factors including cost of living, healthcare, recreation and weather. Read more about Niche’s methodology here.
Location is critical as retirees determine where to spend their senior years enjoying favorite activities; however, it’s a very unique decision based on a multitude of preferences and needs. Whether it be bustling downtowns or access to parks, affordable home prices or cultural amenities like museums, retirees seeking to settle in a permanent spot are sure to find a private paradise in any of these counties recommended by Niche because, in the end, there is no place like home—no matter the location.
Read on to discover the best counties to retire to in Florida.
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#25. Gulf County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A), cost of living (B), weather (A-), outdoor activities (B+)– Top places to live: Port St. Joe (B+)
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#24. Nassau County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A), cost of living (B-), weather (A-), outdoor activities (A)– Top places to live: Fernandina Beach (A-), Yulee (B+), Callahan (B)
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#23. Levy County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A), cost of living (A-), weather (A-), outdoor activities (A-)– Top places to live: Williston (B), Cedar Key (B), Bronson (B-)
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#22. Franklin County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A), cost of living (B+), weather (A-), outdoor activities (B+)– Top places to live: Apalachicola (B+), Eastpoint (C+), Carrabelle (B-)
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#21. St. Johns County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A), cost of living (C+), weather (A-), outdoor activities (A)– Top places to live: Nocatee (A+), Palm Valley (A+), Fruit Cove (A+)
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#20. Flagler County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A+), cost of living (C+), weather (A-), outdoor activities (A-)– Top places to live: Palm Coast (B+), Flagler Beach (B), Bunnell (B)
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#19. St. Lucie County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A+), cost of living (C+), weather (A), outdoor activities (A-)– Top places to live: Lakewood Park (B), Port St. Lucie (B), River Park (B)
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#18. Pasco County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A+), cost of living (B-), weather (A), outdoor activities (A)– Top places to live: Wesley Chapel (A), Land O’ Lakes (A), Odessa (A)
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#17. Marion County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A+), cost of living (B), weather (A-), outdoor activities (A-)– Top places to live: Ocala (B+), Belleview (B-), Dunnellon (B-)
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#16. Volusia County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A+), cost of living (B-), weather (A), outdoor activities (A)– Top places to live: DeBary (A-), Port Orange (A-), Ponce Inlet (B+)
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#15. Palm Beach County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A+), cost of living (C-), weather (A), outdoor activities (A)– Top places to live: Grandview Heights (A+), Highland Beach (A), Boca Raton (A)
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#14. Manatee County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A+), cost of living (C+), weather (A), outdoor activities (A-)– Top places to live: Whitfield (A-), Ellenton (B+), West Bradenton (B+)
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#13. Hernando County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A+), cost of living (B), weather (A), outdoor activities (A-)– Top places to live: North Brooksville (B+), South Brooksville (B), Brooksville (B)
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#12. Collier County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A+), cost of living (C), weather (A), outdoor activities (A)– Top places to live: Pelican Bay (A), Naples (A), Pine Ridge (A-)
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#11. Lake County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A+), cost of living (B-), weather (A), outdoor activities (A)– Top places to live: Clermont (A-), Montverde (B+), Silver Lake (B+)
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#10. Citrus County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A+), cost of living (B+), weather (A-), outdoor activities (A-)– Top places to live: Citrus Hills (B+), Sugarmill Woods (B), Hernando (B)
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#9. Brevard County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A+), cost of living (B-), weather (A), outdoor activities (A-)– Top places to live: Satellite Beach (A+), South Patrick Shores (A), Indian Harbour Beach (A)
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#8. Sumter County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A+), cost of living (B-), weather (A), outdoor activities (A)– Top places to live: The Villages (B+), Bushnell (B+), Wildwood (B)
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#7. Martin County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A+), cost of living (C+), weather (A), outdoor activities (A-)– Top places to live: North River Shores (A), Jensen Beach (A), Palm City (A-)
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#6. Charlotte County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A+), cost of living (B-), weather (A), outdoor activities (A)– Top places to live: Punta Gorda (B+), Charlotte Park (B+), Grove City (B+)
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#5. Pinellas County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A+), cost of living (C+), weather (A), outdoor activities (A)– Top places to live: Euclid-St. Paul (A+), Holiday Park (A+), North Shore (A+)
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#4. Lee County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A+), cost of living (C+), weather (A), outdoor activities (A)– Top places to live: Whiskey Creek (A), Gateway (A), Sanibel (A)
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#3. Highlands County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A+), cost of living (B+), weather (A), outdoor activities (B+)– Top places to live: Lake Placid (B), Avon Park (B-), Sebring (B-)
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#2. Indian River County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A+), cost of living (B-), weather (A), outdoor activities (A-)– Top places to live: Indian River Shores (A), South Beach (A-), Wabasso Beach (A-)
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#1. Sarasota County
– Niche grades: good for retirees (A+), cost of living (C+), weather (A), outdoor activities (A)– Top places to live: South Sarasota (A), Osprey (A), South Gate Ridge (A)
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Ayers Rd Extension sparks mini building boom
Larry Cliftonhttps://www.hernandosun.com/2021/11/16/ayers-rd-extension-sparks-mini-building-boom/
Now that County Road 578/ Ayers Extension is nearing completion, fast-track permitting and construction of multi-family (MF) and single-family (SF) communities are underway. The residential boom is in the land development stage east of the Suncoast Parkway and west of Trillium Boulevard. Building permits are being filed for projects east of Trillium and along that section of County Line Road.The Ayers Road Extension project, a 3.5 mile, four-lane divided highway bordered by a paved, 11-foot multi-use path and uninterrupted sidewalks h...
Now that County Road 578/ Ayers Extension is nearing completion, fast-track permitting and construction of multi-family (MF) and single-family (SF) communities are underway. The residential boom is in the land development stage east of the Suncoast Parkway and west of Trillium Boulevard. Building permits are being filed for projects east of Trillium and along that section of County Line Road.
The Ayers Road Extension project, a 3.5 mile, four-lane divided highway bordered by a paved, 11-foot multi-use path and uninterrupted sidewalks has spawned a mini-suburban sprawl. A peek at Hernando County’s building permit applications for parcels near the mouth of the new highway at county line is remarkable. Builders and developers sensed opportunity along the new road that meanders through abandoned pastures early on, some more than a decade before the road project broke ground.
Before the four-lane County Line Road 578 to Ayers Road extension, about 80 percent of County Line was two lanes. Two remaining FDOT projects that would see the entire heavily traveled road converted to a divided, four-lane highway are in planning stages but as yet unfunded.
Currently, the divided four-lane Ayers Road extension is partially open, with most construction now focusing on the completion of County Line Road where it bypasses the Ayers Road cut-off.
Among the largest of the impending residential projects is Authentix Suncoast rental apartments. The apartments are to be constructed on 18 acres within 34.4 acres next to the parcel’s southwest border with the Trillium community. The existing Trillium community consists of more than 860 SF homes. Initially, Authentix seeks to build 264 rental units, however the property is zoned for up to 400 units.
On an adjacent 15.23 acre track between the proposed Authentix apartments and County Line Road, up to 125 Single family homes are also slated to be built according to Suncoast Investment Group of Hernando County and Investco Properties, LLC.
Capping off the proposed developments across the nearly 35 total acres are 12 smaller lots facing County Line Road that are zoned for commercial enterprise.
The construction wave of MF rental units does not end west of Trillium Boulevard. On a 10-acre tract east of Trillium Boulevard that was purchased a decade ago by Marc Marconi, Marconi Pashley, LLC, Marconi plans to build an apartment complex with up to 160 units. Marconi’s project is to be constructed on the west side of Trillium Blvd. across from the original Trillium model-home sites which are now private residences. Access to the apartments will be at County Line Road, with an emergency access point at Trillium Blvd.
Another 19 acres west of Trillium Blvd. and north of County Line Road, owned by Bonny A. Sanchez and Norma Gonzalez Sanchez and represented by Coastal Engineering Associates, Inc., is set to be developed as a 156-unit MF apartment complex. The apartments will also feature access from County Line Road but with an emergency access point at Korbus Road. The project has been in the planning stage since 2018.
Hernando County recently sought and won $6.1 million in funding from the Florida Growth Fund. As the mini-construction boom around the Ayers Road Extension indicates, Hernando County could definitely use this state funding.
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