Villa Octagon at 1900 N Ocean Blvd is a 5-story boutique condominium on the beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  There are only 4 total residences with each occupying an entire floor featuring 3 bedrooms with over 3,300+ square feet of living space, large patios, private elevator and direct oceanfront views.

Villa Octagon was constructed in 1992 and  amenities include a heated pool and garage parking.

Fort Lauderdale, located in Broward County, Florida has a great selection of real estate available for those looking for a home or investment opportunity. Choices range from charming two to four-bedroom single-family homes on tree-lined subdivisions, condos with world-class amenities, and beautiful, spacious homes in private gated communities. The city has an eclectic selection of neighborhoods ranging from centrally located ones like Victoria Park to the high-end waterfront enclaves in the Las Olas Isles area to country club communities such as Coral Ridge.  Popular destinations in the area include  Las Olas Boulevard, The Broward Center of the Performing Arts in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, and The Galleria Mall.  The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, golfing, tennis, yacht clubs and more are only a short car ride away.

View Condos for Sale in Villa Octagon below.  Call Kim Bregman at 561-251-7170 for a private showing.

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As a Floridian, you already know the drill: hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30 each year, and certain hurricane preparations are needed to protect your home when storms appear to be heading your way. But what happens if you are some distance away, or even out of state, when this occurs? You can still prepare ahead of time – and a few extra steps is all it takes to secure your home while you’re away.

Performing the following hurricane preparation before vacation will allow you to relax and enjoy family time, or the scenery wherever you’re vacationing.

Insurance Coverage. Every year, you should review your homeowners, flood, and wind insurance policies to make sure you will have the coverage you need should your home be in the path of the next major hurricane or storm surge. Ideally, this is done before hurricane season begins, but should absolutely be done before you leave on vacation.

Home Safety Measures. Whatever hurricane preparedness you might normally do if you were home when a storm was approaching, do before you leave on vacation. This includes closing/installing your hurricane shutters, trimming trees, and bringing in any outdoor furniture or other items subject to becoming projectiles during a hurricane. Doing all of this before a storm is even on the horizon might seem like overkill – but the peace of mind it provides should bad weather threaten while you’re away will be priceless. Especially since you won’t be able to do much from a distance.

Electronics, Water & Gas. Consider unplugging valuable electronics and appliances to avoid potential power surges as the result of a hurricane or tropical storm. Alternatively, you could opt to turn the power off at the breaker. To avoid potential leaks, you may also want to consider turning off the main water and gas valves to your home.

Inform a Trusted Neighbor or Friend. Let someone you trust know about your vacation plans, including when you’ll be away, how you might be contacted, and any relevant details about your home security or other systems. They may be able to keep an eye on your home in your absence should a hurricane develop.

Ready the Emergency Kit. Stock up on supplies you would rely on if you were home during a hurricane, such as flashlights, batteries, first-aid kits, nonperishable food, and an ample supply of bottled water. This hurricane preparedness will be helpful if you return home without power or access to supplies are limited. Store a small version of this kit in your car, and top off the tank.

Have a Backup Plan. Should you be unable to get to your home upon your return from vacation, or if your home is damaged by a hurricane or tropical storm, have a contingency plan of possible friends or nearby locations you may be able to shelter in until your home is safe to return to.

‍Stay Informed. Even with all the right hurricane preparedness before you leave on vacation, you’ll want to monitor weather conditions from afar, especially once a hurricane or tropical storm has been identified. You’ll be able to make the best decisions when they are informed by as much information – and preparation – as possible.

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Dell Park is a neighborhood of luxury homes located in East Delray Beach. The  Dell Park neighborhood  spans from Lake Ida to  George Bush Blvd with great access to the beach and Downtown Delray..

View Homes for Sale in Dell Park below.  Call Kim Bregman at 561-251-7170 for a private showing.

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Salato is an oceanfront boutique, ultra-luxury development comprised of 40 residences, including 6 penthouses,  in Pompano Beach, Florida.  Designed by Randall Stofft with interiors by Steven G. Salato features expansive 3-bedroom floor plans, extra wide living spaces, and incredibly rare 14-foot-deep terraces. The intimate residential experience is complemented by private beach service, state-of-the-art fitness & wellness facilities all serviced by five-star trained concierge partners.

Complete views of the breathtaking ocean blending with the open sky are provided by the floor to ceiling windows in each residence. The views inspire and influence the design of these homes. The light-colored decor appears to change throughout the day as do the spacious areas that embrace the grandeur of the horizon.

At Salato, nothing is random. Every part of the design, every piece of material, every service, and every amenity is thoughtfully conceived and executed to blend harmoniously. The result is refined elegance that captures the beauty and nature of this oceanside piece of paradise.

Pompano Beach, in Broward County, maintains more than 50 local parks for sports enthusiasts or those who have a penchant for outdoor relaxation. Local attractions and shopping in Pompano Beach provide myriad entertainment options.

Annual special events include a holiday boat parade in December, seafood festival in April, and a fishing rodeo in May.

Pompano Beach’s real estate market offers potential homebuyers some of the most beautiful waterfront homes in the region. Single-family homes that offer direct access to the ocean are perfect for buyers with small or large vessels. Homes fronting the Intracoastal Waterway and single-family residences that have access to ocean canals are also available and may or may not feature fixed bridges. The Heart of the Gold Coast is tucked snugly between the cities of Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton.

View Condos for Sale at Salato Pompano Beach below.  Call Kim Bregman at 561-251-7170 for a private showing.

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Salato is an oceanfront boutique, ultra-luxury development comprised of 40 residences, including 6 penthouses,  in Pompano Beach, Florida.  Designed by Randall Stofft with interiors by Steven G. Salato features expansive 3-bedroom floor plans, extra wide living spaces, and incredibly rare 14-foot-deep terraces. The intimate residential experience is complemented by private beach service, state-of-the-art fitness & wellness facilities all serviced by five-star trained concierge partners.

Complete views of the breathtaking ocean blending with the open sky are provided by the floor to ceiling windows in each residence. The views inspire and influence the design of these homes. The light-colored decor appears to change throughout the day as do the spacious areas that embrace the grandeur of the horizon.

At Salato, nothing is random. Every part of the design, every piece of material, every service, and every amenity is thoughtfully conceived and executed to blend harmoniously. The result is refined elegance that captures the beauty and nature of this oceanside piece of paradise.

Pompano Beach, in Broward County, maintains more than 50 local parks for sports enthusiasts or those who have a penchant for outdoor relaxation. Local attractions and shopping in Pompano Beach provide myriad entertainment options.

Annual special events include a holiday boat parade in December, seafood festival in April, and a fishing rodeo in May.

Pompano Beach’s real estate market offers potential homebuyers some of the most beautiful waterfront homes in the region. Single-family homes that offer direct access to the ocean are perfect for buyers with small or large vessels. Homes fronting the Intracoastal Waterway and single-family residences that have access to ocean canals are also available and may or may not feature fixed bridges. The Heart of the Gold Coast is tucked snugly between the cities of Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton.

View Condos for Sale at Salato Pompano Beach below.  Call Kim Bregman at 561-251-7170 for a private showing.

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• Convenience. This is one of the primary reasons people start down the smart-home path. It just makes life a little easier when your home automates all the mundane tasks you used to have to do on a day-to-day basis.
• Safety. A lot of smart-home technology is centered around your home’s security system, and there’s a good reason for that. No one piece of security equipment will protect your home comprehensively, but a network of pieces of equipment all working and thinking together can.
• Sustainability. A lot of energy is wasted when you leave the lights on or keep your AC running when you’re gone for the weekend. A truly smart home will adjust itself to your habits and make sure your environmental impact is a little lighter.
• Savings. You waste a lot of money when you leave things running unnecessarily. Your smart home will improve your economic efficiency by helping you remember to turn things off or down when they’re not needed

• Detectors – Smart detectors provide peace of mind, so you aren’t left worrying that you forgot something. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are vital additions to any home. Gas and water leak detectors are good additions as well.
• Heating and Cooling – With the initial success of 2011’s Nest Learning Thermostat, this product category is most associated with home automation.
• Lighting – With the ability to control lights through your tablet or phone, intelligent lighting has become the initial step many take in setting up smart home technology.
• Security Systems – This area has taken home automation to the next level. A lot of the newer, more advanced smart home tech is in this category, with keyless entry, camera equipment, and more. D
• Hubs – Hubs, for the most part, are what tie your systems together. .
• Appliances – Get a text message from your washer when a load finishes. Have your fridge create your grocery list for you. Shut the coffee pot off from work. Smoke a brisket for a few hours while remotely controlling its temperature. All possibilities with smart appliances.
• Energy Management – Track your energy use and make changes in real time, from any location.
• Lawn and Landscape Care – Control your pool cleaner, mow your lawn or set the irrigation system, all via smartphone app.
• Window Coverings – Automatic shades and blinds timed to open or close with your bedtime or wake up call.

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• The amount and type of coverage
• Location and flood zone
• Design and age of your home
• Elevation (for homes in high-risk areas built after the first Flood Insurance Rate Maps were drawn)

• If flood insurance is being purchased in connection with the creation, increasing, extending, or renewing of your mortgage loan.
• If your home has been recently designated in the SFHA and flood insurance is being purchased within the 13-month period following a map revision.
• If flood insurance is required because of a lender determining that your mortgage loan that does not have flood insurance coverage should be protected by flood insurance.
• If an additional amount of insurance is selected as an option on the renewal bill.
• If your home is affected by flooding on burned Federal land that is a result of, or is exacerbated by, post-wildfire conditions when the policy is purchased within 60 days of the fire containment date.

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Alto Lido is a luxury home neighborhood on Palm Beach Island, Florida.   Alto Lido is a well-established community, tucked between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal, features homes of varying ages and styles, all with the enviable Palm Beach lifestyle.

Alto Lido offers large lots, as well as close access to the town park, a deeded beach, and bike trails. It is also within close distance to the Port of Palm Beach and Peanut Island.

Palm Beach has maintained its reputation as a desirable place for the rich and famous to live, work, and play. With some of the best upscale retail stores, refined art galleries and museums, plus five-star dining, Palm Beach truly has it all. Plus, Palm Beach boasts beautiful white sand beaches, beautiful Mediterranean courtyards, and well-kept award winning gardens that the residents and public can enjoy.

Located in Palm Beach County on a barrier island just east of West Palm Beach,  Palm Beach is surrounded by stunning beaches, the Intracoastal Waterway, and features some of the most beautiful estate homes in the world. Residents enjoy boating, private docks and marinas, golfing on lush courses, and shopping on Worth Avenue, which features exclusive high-end designer shops and boutiques, art galleries, and an array of upscale gourmet restaurants. Palm Beach’s tropical climate attracts people year-round, making it an ideal destination for both permanent and seasonal residents. Homes vary from beach-side condos to multimillion-dollar custom estate homes.

Palm Beach is within minutes of the Kravis Center of the Performing Arts, Clematis Street, and Palm Beach International Airport.

View Homes for Sale in Alto Lido below.  Call Kim Bregman at 561-251-7170 for a private showing.

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Look carefully at the safety actions associated with each type of hurricane hazard and prepare your family disaster plan accordingly. But remember this is only a guide. The first and most important thing anyone should do when facing a hurricane threat is to use common sense.

Have a Place To Go: Develop a family hurricane preparedness plan before an actual storm threatens your area. If your family hurricane preparedness plan includes evacuation to a safer location for any of the reasons specified with in this web site, then it is important to consider the following points: If ordered to evacuate, do not wait or delay your departure. If possible, leave before local officials issue an evacuation order for your area. Even a slight delay in starting your evacuation will result in significantly longer travel times as traffic congestion and weather deteriorates worsens. Select an evacuation destination that is nearest to your home, preferably in the same county, or at least minimize the distance over which you must travel in order to reach your intended shelter location. In choosing your destination, keep in mind that the hotels and other sheltering options in most inland metropolitan areas are likely to be filled very quickly in a large, multi-county hurricane evacuation event. If you decide to evacuate to another county or region, be prepared to wait in traffic. The large number of people in this state who must evacuate during a hurricane will probably cause massive delays and major congestion along most designated evacuation routes; the larger the storm, the greater the probability of traffic jams and extended travel times. If possible, make arrangements to stay with the friend or relative who resides closest to your home and who will not have to evacuate. Discuss with your intended host the details of your family evacuation plan well before the beginning of the hurricane season. If a hotel or motel is your final intended destination during an evacuation, make reservations before you leave. Most hotel and motels will fill quickly once evacuations begin. The longer you wait to make reservations, even if an official evacuation order has not been issued for your area or county, the less likely you are to find hotel/motel room vacancies, especially along interstate highways and in major metropolitan areas. If you are unable to stay with friends or family and no hotels/motels rooms are available, then as a last resort go to a shelter. Remember, shelters are not designed for comfort and do not usually accept pets. Bring your disaster supply kit with you to the shelter. Find Pet-Friendly hotels and motels. Make sure that you fill up your car with gas, before you leave.

Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies Makes Sense. Get Ready Now. If you are like millions of animal owners nationwide, your pet is an important member of your household. The likelihood that you and your animals will survive an emergency such as a fire or flood, tornado or hurricane depends largely on emergency planning done today. Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as assembling an animal emergency supply kit and developing a pet care buddy system, are the same for any emergency. Whether you decide to stay put in an emergency or evacuate to a safer location, you will need to make plans in advance for your pets. Keep in mind that what’s best for you is typically what’s best for your animals. If you must evacuate, take your pets with you if possible. However, if you are going to a public shelter, it is important to understand that animals may not be allowed inside. Plan in advance for shelter alternatives that will work for both you and your pets. Make a back-up emergency plan in case you can’t care for your animals yourself. Develop a buddy system with neighbors, friends and relatives to make sure that someone is available to care for or evacuate your pets if you are unable to do so. Be prepared to improvise and use what you have on hand to make it on your own for at least three days, maybe longer.

Disaster Supply Kit I personally prepare a hurricane closet in May with all the needed supplies and materials so that there is never a last minute rush to the store when the shelves have been cleaned out.

Business Preparedness * Have an emergency communication plan in place before the storm hits. How will co-workers stay in contact if the physical location of a business is damaged? * Turn off all non-critical work devices before the storm hits. * Alert a third party about business evacuation plans in case a storm makes it impossible to get to your place of business. * Protect important business documents that you may need quickly, such as property insurance policies. * Have cash on hand to pay employees or contractors after the storm. * Know which employees are certified in CPR, EMT, etc. * If possible, disconnect a building’s main electrical feeds. * Have a plan to notify all employees, post-storm, about damage and how you’ll move forward. * Review contracts that are date sensitive and have a backup plan in place to handle potential problems. * Assess all functions that could be impacted by a lapse in business – cash flow, bills, budgets and any upcoming events. Links to Hurricane Information: National Hurricane Center NWS Hurricane Awareness site FEMA Hurricane Info American Red Cross FEMA

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• Roof Shape
• Roof Bracing of Gable End Roof Deck Attachment
• Roof Covering
• Roof-to-Wall Connections
• Secondary Water Resistance
• Doors
• Protection of Openings (windows and other openings)

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