Volume 1 Issue 10 Busch Realty’s July 2015 Newsletter Our top closing Agent for the Lori Busch Broker 2nd quarter. Congratulations Tamra Curtis Heath Brook Hills 2015 Garden Tools List— 13 Basic Tools Courtesy of HGTV.com Forks and Spades Forks and spades have shafts of different lengths and materials: metal shafts are stronger than wood, and may be plastic-covered. Rake A rake can be used to level soil or to clear the ground. Clear lawns of leaves and thatch using a spring-tined rake. Hand Trowel A hand fork and trowel are indispensable for weeding, planting young plants and bulbs and small digging jobs. Hand forks are ideal for heavy clay soils. Summer’s Here!!! Pruners Pruners are essential for many cutting jobs; choose a pair with a safety catch and crossover blades. Dutch Hoe A Dutch hoe is invaluable when it comes to clearing a large area of weeds. The long handle helps to avoid a backache, which is often a consequence of weeding. Pruning Saw A pruning saw is useful for cutting small branches; the blade folds away on some types, but one with a fixed blade is a better choice if you have lots of shrubs. ASSOCIATES Shears Shears are used for trimming long grass and small hedges, and for cutting back herbaceous perennials. Before buying, be sure they are light enough for you to use. D’Ann Avery 572-6473 Lawn Mower, If you have grass, a lawn mower is a must have. Choose one that is the [email protected] right size for the lawn. Tamra Curtis 209-3681 Garden Hose, Don’t skimp on this vital garden tool; look for a lightweight, hig-quality [email protected] hose that will be easy to carry and will last for years. Wheelbarrow, A wheelbarrow or garden cart makes it easy to haul everything from rolls Maria Griffin 208-3580 [email protected] of sod to mulch to your fall pumpkin harvest. Hori Hori Knife, This lightweight, multi use knife can be used for dividing and trans- Vince Puglia 690-1909 planting perennials, weeding, digging and more. [email protected] Loppers, Loppers help you prune branches and suckers that are too thick for regular Bryan Dolbow 740– 403 pruners– look for long handled types to reach tall branches. [email protected] 0079 Edger Nothing sets off garden beds like a nice, crisp edge. Edgers create dramatic 843-6763 Buddy Shepherd lines where the lawn meets walkways and beds and are used much like a spade. Mailyn Perez 804-6282 Busch Realty LLC Marion County Profile 3300 SE 3rd Ave County Seat: Ocala Population Est. 2011-332,529 352-690-1909 Welcome to Ocala and Marion County– where the charm and grace of the South blend with modern culture. Our rolling hills, expansive horse farms, sparkling springs and graceful oak www.BuschRealty.com trees beckon travelers to stop and experience the diversity of our many towns, large and www.ocalaproperty.com small. Marion County is more than a place to live.. It’s a place to be experienced. Volume 1 Issue 10 Page 2 American Pharoah Wins the Triple Crown Commercial Corner For Sale Courtesy of News 13 Horses in the June two-year old sale Hundreds of race horses were up for typically go for about $30,000, but it sale on June 18th at OBS in Ocala was quickly apparent “Horse 617” and for the first time since the his- would bring in much more. Collazo toric Triple Crown win, horses with ended up selling the horse for the same stallion as American $130,000, while helping to add to Pharoah were auctioned off. Al- what the Sales’s Publicity Director though there is no guarantees any said has already been seen as record horse in the sale could replicate his spending. Full article online at my 13 news.com historic run, one horse whose owners Modern Industrial, Warehouse, Distribution, Assembly Facility. 63,430 SF comprised of two buildings 12,930 SF never even gave it a name was at- and 50,500 SF. 2 Ton Hoist 100’ Bridge Crane. 21’ Eave tracting a lot of attention. height 32 peak height. 6 Overhead doors. Fire suppres- That’s because of his bloodline. The sion and so much more. Call Lori Busch at 804-5544 horse was sired by Pioneer of the 725 SW 46th Ave Ocala, FL 34474 Nile, the same stallion who sired American Pharoah Favorite Seasonal Recipe Guacamole Hummus 15 1/2oz can chickpeas, Directions: rinsed and drained courtesy of Simple Pleasures, by Cornelia Guest 1. In a food processor, combine chick- 3 cups fresh cilantro peas, cilantro, garlic and avocado. 1 garlic clove, chopped Process until finely chopped. The Market 1 ripe avocado, roughly 2. With machine running, add olive oil chopped in a slow, steady stream, and add Closed Listings April 2015 May 2015 June 2015 the fresh lemon juice. 3tbsp extra virgin olive Residential 459 416 475 oil 3. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until mixture is smooth. Farm 20 18 14 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 4. Season with sea salt and freshly Manufac. Home 41 43 53 Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. ground black pepper Res. Acreage 23 30 14 Lemon wedges and Res. Waterfront 12 9 10 tortilla chips or raw Golf Course Comm. 56 40 45 vegetable crudités, for serving. Patio home/Villa 9 15 12 Airstrip Comm. 0 1 1 Condominium 19 17 12 House of the Month Bellechase Marion County’s jobless rate drops to 6.6 percent in May $639,000 4 Bedroom, 4 Full Baths, Pool The unemployment rate for Marion County was 6.6% in May, down from 7.3% in the same month last year. Rusty Skinner CEO New Construction of the Career Source Citrus Levy Marion, pointed to job gains throughout the region. “We’re continuing to see expansion,” Skin- ner said. “Employers are continuing to hire.” Industry sectors in Marion County reporting job gains including manufacturing, which added 400 new jobs year-over-year and whose 5.6 % growth rate ranked the Ocala metropolitan statistical area– which is made up of Marion County exclusively-third among Soaring Ceilings, Grand Fireplace, the state’s 25 metros. Chef’s Kitchen .