September 2010

Data.gov – A Cool Site With Lots Of Great Info

http://www.Data.gov I just found this site and wanted to share it.  It has a ton of info and reports.  If you have a project or just an “inquiring mind”, this is sure to be a hit.  Check it out and get the data you need.

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Vacation Activities in Presque Isle, Erie, Pennsylvania

By Susan Morr

Four million people visit Presque Isle State Park annually, according to the Visit Erie center. The park, which resides on a 3,200 acre peninsula that juts into Lake Erie, is a natural wonder that is the home to beautiful sandy beaches and lush green forests. This state park provides a bounty of activities for all family members.

Presque Isle State Park Beaches

Seventy-five percent of the people who visit Presque Isle State Park come to bask in the sun and swim. The park boasts thirteen beaches and is rated in the “Top 100 Swimming Holes” by the Conde’ Nast Traveler magazine. All beaches are family-friendly; however, swimming can only occur at the guarded beaches. Public restrooms are available at most beaches. Some beaches provide food and beverage concession stands; while other beaches have picnic areas. For outdoor recreation, enjoy the volleyball court on Beach 6. Those who are handicapped may access the water at Beach 7. All of the Presque Isle beaches are open to tourists from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Hiking and Biking Trails

Presque Isle State Park sustains seven ecological areas ranging from the beach region to the forest region. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the park furnishes about 11 miles of walking and hiking trails for nature lovers and 13 miles of paved picturesque trail (Karl Boyes Multi-purpose National Recreation Trail) for joggers, walkers, in-line skaters and bicyclists along the bay and the lake. Beginning Memorial Day, weather permitting, daily bike rentals are available to families at Yellow Bike Rentals.

Waldameer and Waterworld Park

In 1896, the Erie Electric Motor Company leased the land and renamed it Waldameer park, which in German means “Woods by the Sea.” The park, which started with a merry-go-round and a dance hall, now takes pride in offering 75 dynamic attractions and a waterpark. Park guests can experience the exhilarating rides, savor the delicious amusement park food and attend any of the three daily musical shows. The 2010 amusement park season begins on Saturday, May 8, weather permitting; and during May will be open weekends-only (Friday – Sunday). The 2010 waterpark season begins Friday, May 28, weather permitting. Everyday riding in both parks begins Memorial Day weekend.

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Cory Lake Isles – A Retreat For Life

By Lance Mohr

Cory Lake Isles is distinctive in many ways. From the entrance, a drive along well-groomed and beautiful landscape and decorative lampposts align the boulevards paved with hand laid red brick. You will see the ten mile shoreline one of Tampa’s largest lakes, Cory Lake, and the neighboring 17,000 acres of protected wetlands and forests. Distinctive Cory Lake Isles homes for sale are surrounded by canary palms, boat docks, and flowered medians.

One of the amenities of the exclusive community with manned gates is the Beach Club. The Beach Club offers a variety of activities for everyone: Tennis courts, volleyball nets, canoes for the lake, boat docks, a fitness center and a playground. There are jogging paths, as well as bike paths through nature to absorb the great outdoors. There is even a roller hockey rink, and a recreation island, if time affords. There are also a number of inviting golf courses located nearby: Tampa Palms, Hunter’s Green, Pebble Creek, and Saddlebrook, to name a few. The school district includes schools, such as Pride Elementary School, Benito Middle School and Wharton High School. Just outside the main entrance lies the New Tampa Regional Library.

New Tampa homes for sale are located within nine different regions of Cory Lakes Isles: Bahama Isle, Bermuda Isle, Bimini Isle, Cachet Isle, Canary Isle, Cory Isle, Martinique Isle, St. Croix Isle, and St. Lucia Isle. Cachet Isle, in particular, is surrounded by Cory Lake, and is accessible only by bridge and secured by an electronic gate. The homes range from $250,000 to $2,000,000 which includes a span from a quarter acre to three-quarters of an acre. Most sites offer access to the lake, the canals, the lagoon, and the wetlands.

Cory Lake Isles is near I-75, just a few minutes north of I-4, and approximately thirty minutes from downtown Tampa. The Tampa International is merely forty minutes from Cory Lake Isles. The waterfront island homes offer a spectacular beauty unmatched, and the lakeside properties offer an appeal that is second to none. The wetlands are a preservation that is literally at your doorstep on a daily basis to appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds Cory Lake Isles. If you are a prospective buyer of New Tampa real estate, Cory Isles is a place to see.

Lance Mohr is a full time professional Tampa Realtor. If you have any questions about Cory Lake Isles or New Tampa homes for sale please give me a call.

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