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January
14

Clermont, FL lies just close enough to Orlando that residents can easily travel to the big city to enjoy the Big O's many attractions. But while Clermont may not have the towering rollercoasters, it more than stands on its own with a range of delicious local eateries that you just have to try. Consider this Clermont, FL's food bucket list – the must-visit dining spots with the tastiest dishes the city has to offer.

The Friar Tuck

Get a taste of England when you dine at The Friar Tuck, one of Clermont's finest British-styled restaurants (yes, there is more than one)! The menu is packed full of staples of British cuisine, like a full English breakfast, Cornish pastries, sticky toffee pudding, and of course, fish and chips. Or you can stop in for a classic cup of t...

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December
18

It's chilly, blustery, and it gets dark as soon as you leave work – yep, it's winter. For many Floridians who view the cold weather as a personal attack, that means spending less time outside until spring's warm touch returns. But if you're determined to get outside despite the chilly weather – especially in your backyard – you can make it happen. Here's how to make the most of your backyard during winter.

Make it Toasty

The best way to combat the cold? Heat things up! Install a firepit in your backyard for the ultimate winter hang-out spot where you can roast marshmallows with the family. If a firepit won't work for your yard, add some heat lamps to create a toasty atmosphere.

Light it Up

Part of what makes winter hard for some people is the seemingly ines...

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December
18

Whether you've sold a home or not, you're likely familiar with some common home-selling tips or pieces of advice that you've been told or read in some article. You may even believe some of them! Even if delivered with the best intentions, the fact is a lot of the most common home-selling tropes are myths, and we're here to play the role of real estate myth busters. Here are eight home-selling myths you shouldn't believe.

The Myth: My house will sell in the first week!

The Truth: Your home may very well sell in the first week! We're currently in a seller's market, which means there's more demand than there are homes for sale. So if you were to list today, there actually is a good chance your home would sell very quickly.

However, that's only true when the market favors sellers. In other t...

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December
2

Gainesville, FL is no stranger to holiday spirit! The home to the University of Florida, Gainesville and its residents don't slack when it comes to celebrating Christmas with ornate displays and festive atmosphere. Here's where you can see the best Christmas lights in Gainesville, FL.

Butler Town Center Friday Night Lights

Every Friday night through December 18, you can catch a live lighting of the Butler Town Center's Christmas tree. The event features special sales, letters to Santa, giveaways, and more. You can even tune in live on Facebook or Instagram if you can't make it in person!

Celebrate D Holidays at Depot Park

Venture out to Depot Park fo...

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November
11

You can directly tie your Thanksgiving experience to which stage of life you're in. Hear us out: when you're a kid, Thanksgiving means having family over (or going to a family member's house) for a delicious feast. As you get older, maybe you start helping with the setup or even contribute your own dish. Then you become a full-fledged adult, and suddenly you're hosting Thanksgiving at your house and oh my there's so much to do. As always, we're here to make sure you get through your first Thanksgiving as host. Or maybe it isn't even your first time! That's fine, too, because these tips for hosting Thanksgiving will help anyone looking to host the best Turkey Day possible.

Make a Plan

Go into the big day with a vision in mind. How many guests are coming? What time is dinner? Are you doing anything after dinner? What's on the menu? Ha...

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