tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84079300755563181932024-03-04T22:51:40.111-08:00Mary HarrissMary Harrisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05704680812701818884noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8407930075556318193.post-67894265990654935542016-05-11T12:15:00.001-07:002016-05-11T12:15:26.828-07:00How Secure is Your Gated Community<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-6ce1c958-a138-3ece-fa9a-b4611428f8d8"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">One of the major benefits of living in a gated community is the amount of security. This makes your home a safe place for your family, or to have a seasonal home where you may be leaving the space unattended for extended periods of time. These usual security measures used by gated communities allow for your peace of mind.</span></span></p><br />
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-6ce1c958-a138-3ece-fa9a-b4611428f8d8"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"> </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"> </span></span></p><br />
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-6ce1c958-a138-3ece-fa9a-b4611428f8d8"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The most commonly known form of security in a gated community is the gate. Usually, there is an access code or card to enter the gate to one of these communities. The gate can be a full gate surrounding the property, or a small gate attached to high fencing. In cases like these, communities usually use concrete fencing, as it is very secure. The concrete fencing can look like stone, brick, or painted concrete, and surrounds the perimeter at six or eight feet high. There is typically only one or two entrances to this fence, with security codes. </span></span></p><br />
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-6ce1c958-a138-3ece-fa9a-b4611428f8d8"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"> </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"> </span></span></p><br />
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-6ce1c958-a138-3ece-fa9a-b4611428f8d8"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">In addition to fencing, many of these communities hire security personnel to monitor the property. This could be in the form of a security guard stationed at the entrance at certain times, a guard who walks the property at night, or a full time security team.</span></span></p><br />
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-6ce1c958-a138-3ece-fa9a-b4611428f8d8"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"> </span></span></p><br />
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-6ce1c958-a138-3ece-fa9a-b4611428f8d8"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Many communities also install surveillance cameras to keep their guests safe. The monitors are closely watched, and videos are kept in case of an incident. Usually, there are also motion sensors on the property. Some <a href="http://www.perfectfloridabeachwedding.com/" target="_blank">Madeira beach wedding venues</a> all have surveillance in order to keep their guests safe.</span></span></p><br />
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-6ce1c958-a138-3ece-fa9a-b4611428f8d8"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"> </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"> </span></span></p><br />
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-6ce1c958-a138-3ece-fa9a-b4611428f8d8"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Some communities take it to the next step, employing security canines and even helicopters. Bollards, large cylinder objects that come out of the ground to prevent cars from riding in on a resident's tail, are also used in rare cases. </span></span></p><br />
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-6ce1c958-a138-3ece-fa9a-b4611428f8d8"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"> </span></span></p><br />
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-6ce1c958-a138-3ece-fa9a-b4611428f8d8"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Security is one of the main selling points of a gated community, and the properties take this seriously. Keeping residents safe is a main priority, and gated communities utilize every available resource to meet this standard.</span></span></p><br />
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<a href="http://www.perfectfloridabeachwedding.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Perfect Florida Beach Wedding</span></a></span></p>Mary Harrisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05704680812701818884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8407930075556318193.post-53796032684940679762016-04-09T08:05:00.001-07:002016-04-09T08:05:01.392-07:00When to Use a Retaining Wall<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-35210000-f150-358a-21f5-1ff78731245e"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Knowing when to use a retaining wall is important if you have purchased new property. Retaining walls can prevent damage to your property and it's important to be aware of their necessity, especially if you buy commercial property. A commercial building is a large investment, and in order to protect it, you need to stay informed.</span></span></p><br />
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-35210000-f150-358a-21f5-1ff78731245e"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Retaining walls, simply put, hold soil in place. This is necessary when you have an extreme difference in land elevation. If there is a steep hill, or choppy land, you may need a retaining wall. The retaining wall can be used for landscaping as well as utility. Some people use retaining walls to build a small, multi level flower bed or garden. Other times, the land is uneven and landscapers use a retaining wall to landscape or provide outdoor stairs to get to the second level. Severe slopes may have several retaining walls, or one tall retaining wall.</span></span></p><br />
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-35210000-f150-358a-21f5-1ff78731245e"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Heavy duty retaining walls require special reinforcement structure to account for the uneven pressure on each side. This helps to fight the tendency for retaining walls with high pressure to move downslope, or tilt. </span></span></p><br />
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-35210000-f150-358a-21f5-1ff78731245e"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"> </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"> </span></span></p><br />
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-35210000-f150-358a-21f5-1ff78731245e"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Retaining walls can be built from a number of materials. Shorter retaining walls used for landscaping gardens or for a flower bed can be made from wood or stone. Brick and stone are used for larger retaining walls, but can be subject to crumbling and leaks, if the slope is too severe. For severe slopes, many use </span><a href="http://www.permacastwalls.com/" style="text-decoration:none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">precast concrete walls</span></a><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">, as they are strong and usually reinforced. </span></span></p><br />
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-35210000-f150-358a-21f5-1ff78731245e"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">If you have drastic differences in elevation on your land, you should probably consider putting in a retaining wall. It's cleaner than leaving the land uneven, looks more professional for commercial properties, and can prevent loss of ground or extreme changes in the land that could have an impact on buildings or other aspects of the property.</span></span></p>Mary Harrisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05704680812701818884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8407930075556318193.post-74192494279290591682016-04-06T09:23:00.002-07:002016-04-06T09:23:28.028-07:00Best Gated Communities in Florida<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Magnolia Point is another sought after community, and is a more intimate community. Families will love this community, which is located close to great schools and shopping. The layout of the homes within the community is perfect for families as well, and the </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">concrete fencing </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">bordering the community will keep your loved ones safe and allow you privacy.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Palmer Ranch is another large community, consisted of thirty villages, and Prestancia Homes is one of these villages that are top rated in Florida’s gated communities. They offer various homes for all different lifestyles, including condos, villas, and family homes. Prestancia is also the home to a network of golf courses, and an advocate of environmental preservation and improvement. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sarasota is home to some of the top rated schools, best golf courses, and stunning beaches in Florida. With a variety of restaurants and shopping also nearby, Sarasota has become a unique destination for relocation. This is largely due to the fact that it appeals to multiple lifestyles. A home base in Sarasota, Florida appeals to retirees, families, young couples, and singles. If you are seeking a luxurious and community oriented lifestyle, gated community living may be the perfect option for you.</span></div>
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