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Do spectacular sunsets, swaying palm trees,warm weather, kayaking, fishing, snorkeling,diving,  biking, sailing, boating, beaches with sparkling sand, beautiful blue ocean water, year round gardening, state parks and island living with a laid back lifestyle appeal to you?  If the answer is  yes, you might be interested in relocating or investing in The Florida Keys where all these qualities of life exist.  You can achieve your dream by purchasing a year round home, a vacation rental property in the form of a single family home, mobile home or condominium or purchasing a second home just for yourself, family and friends to enjoy.  Yes, your dream can become a reality.  Please click on any of the links for more information about life in The FLorida Keys and Florida Real Estate.

If you are a buyer, we can discuss your housing needs and price range and then look for the perfect situation-tailor made for you. On my site you’ll find information about cost of living, employment, weather, recreation, health and arts and culture. If you’re not really familiar with Key Largo, then I encourage you to go over these pages to get a feel for what both Key Largo and the Upper keys are all about.
If you are planning on selling your home or property in the Keys, please contact me so can get together for a no-hassle short meeting to discuss pricing and a marketing plan that will get your property SOLD!.

I guarantee you speedy replies to your inquiries and dedication to working with you to get you the best situation.

So please bookmark my site and enjoy your journey into Paradise. “We only spend a small percentage of our time outdoors, wouldn’t it be nice if most of the time it was Sunny?

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I am originally from a coastal area near Boston,  Massachusetts. Growing up, I spent the Summers in rural Maine where I loved to pick blackberries and blueberries – sometimes making jam from the ones I
had not eaten !!
Lived in suburbs of Philadelphia for 3 years before moving to Miami.
Worked as a social worker in the Philadelphia area
Taught English to secondary school students in Miami
Became a realtor in Miami in 1986
Have always been a people person
Moved to The FLorida Keys in 1998 and continued in real estate
Hobbies – Cooking, golf, writing, painting, gardening and travel
Wrote a cookbook in 2008, “Appetizing Appetizers from The Florida
Keys” which is available from Amazon.com
Have 2 daughters

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Fran Herbenick
REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Schmitt
100430 Overseas Highway,
Key Largo, 33037
Phone Numbers:
305-453-7527
Mobile Number: 305-304-6334
Fax: 305-451-1220
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