I keep track of the best Residential and Commercial Properties in Florida. My job is to make sure your Florida Real Estate transactions are done legally, logically, efficiently, and truthfully. When we work together, my clients get a fair deal.
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In 1792, Don Manuel Gonzalez was granted four hundred arpents of land in the vicinity of Pensacola. The remnants of this ranch can still be found in the hamlet known as Gonzalez Florida north of Pensacola along highway 98.
Seven generations later my father courted and won the favor of my mother who was raised in this same area. The history of my mother's family is less well recorded, but I know that my maternal grandfather was at least 50% Creek Indian from the Atmore nation. These indigenous people populated the area which now encompasses the border of Florida and Alabama since before the inception of our nation.
With that history as my background, I am proud to claim the status of a native Floridian and I am happy to be living in this wonderful state. I also take pride in helping my clients find their own piece of paradise. More importantly, I love to help them find and enjoy all this great state has to offer.
After earning a Batchelors degree in Soil Science and a Masters degree in Environmental Engineering Sciences from the University of Florida, I was privileged to work on a wide variety of projects which have honed my ability to negotiate contracts, recognize value, and provide service.
While being relatively new to the Real Estate business, I am fairly well versed in the earth itself. For twenty some odd years I worked on many projects involving land reclamation, environmental restoration, permitting, and the use of natural products harvested from Florida's natural environment.
As a Rotarian, I have taken to heart the four way test and I apply following principles to the way I do Real Estate.
1) Is it the Truth?
2) Is it fair to all concerned?
3) Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
4) Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Bachelor of Science, Soil Science, University of Florida
Master of Science, Environmental Engineering Science, University of Florida
Licensed Sales Associate, SL3044038
CCIM Certified Commercial Investment Member, Designee 18640
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Invest in Lake County Real Estate
Come to Lake County and experience a little heaven on earth. Located in Central Florida, Lake County is just up the street from the bustling Central Florida metropolitan area of Orlando. A Lake County home provides you with a sound investment near a quality work environment, numerous entertainment venues, and a chance to experience a high quality of life.
Owners of Lake County real estate, reside in the heart of Florida with over 1000 lakes and 130 miles of blue ways trails and canals. Lake CountyÕs waterways are enhanced by over 300 days of sunshine every year. Enjoy relaxing sunsets, kayak on our blue ways, walk our nature trails, visit our antique shops. These are just a few of the premier recreational activities you can fully experience once you make an investment in Lake County Real Estate.
Live in Lake County
Lake County is the ideal place to raise your family and then enjoy your retirement years. Our semi-tropical climate and lush natural beauty make for an ideal setting for a variety of cultural, entertainment and educational activities.
Work in Lake County
Lake County real estate is a growing hub of activity within Central Florida's booming world-class international business sector. It's prosperous business climate, modest Real Estate prices, and expanding economy makes Lake County a very desirable location for new or relocating businesses.
Lake County residents have many employment opportunities nearby. Rewarding employment in higher education, marine services, medical care, tourism, manufacturing, and the Arts are just a short list of places to work in Lake County. Call one of the professionals at R & S Realty Group today to start learning how Lake County can be a most enjoyable place to work.
Play in Lake County
Your new Lake County home will be at the center of activity in Central Florida. Lake A short ride from your Lake County home, you can golf at one of our many golf courses or take in the many cultural sights. No matter what your interests, living in a Lake County home offers you many choices for an active lifestyle. And Lake County residents get to enjoy all of the same shops, sports venues, restaurants, resorts, beaches, relaxation, museums, golf courses and entertainment venues as Central Florida's over 83 million tourists travel to see each year.
Come See - Your piece of Heaven awaits you here in Lake County Florida.
Mount Dora's quiet streets come alive several times a year for major festivals and community events. Known as a festival town these activities include one of Florida's oldest and largest bicycle weekends, a fabulous art festival, a creative arts and crafts fair, fourth of July fireworks displays that rival the best in the US, jazz and blues mini concerts, sailboat regattas, an African American Heritage Festival, several civil war reenactments, monthly antique fairs, lighted boat parades, during the Christmas season, and charity dog runs. The storied Antique Boat Festival which has its history in Mount Dora has grown so large that in 2008 it will be a held in both Mount Dora and Tavares, the adjoining town on the west end of Lake Dora.
Mount Dora is truly a place where you can live in a peaceful setting while enjoying as much culture as you choose to partake.
Mount Dora has several fine restaurants and their culinary expertise is showcased each year at the Taste of Mount Dora when downtown streets are closed for the day while thousands come to mingle, nibble, and sip fine wines. Cool street parties are monthly events giving you a chance to enjoy the evening over a good meal while listening to local musicians jazz it up.
The Christmas Season is highlighted by lights, millions of lights! Light up Mount Dora and the Lighted Boat Parade bracket the annual Christmas Parade. During the month of December you can sit in the park at night and read by the light of the Christmas lights while you enjoy a hot tottee and watch the mingling crowds of happy holiday revelers.
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Rick X. Gonzalez, CCIM
Crosby & Associates, inc.
124 S. Joanna Avenue
Tavares, FL 32778-3800
Office: (352) 253-2400
Fax: (352) 253-2401
Mobile: (352) 408-3892
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