With the arrival of August, we're rounding out our summer season – at least the part of summer where kids and teachers enjoy their leisurely schedules with beach trips and $1 movie theater visits. Here's three Central Florida events in August that you won't want to miss...

Back-to-School Shopping Bonanza!

Okay, this isn't a real "event" per say, but with the start of the 2015-2016 school year just weeks away, many parents are gearing up for their kid's first day of school. The state of Florida offers a tax free shopping weekend every year, which includes a tax discount on back-to-school-related products from clothes to school supplies to electronics and more. This year, though, Governor Rick Scott signed a bill extending the usual 3-day tax free weekend to a 10-day tax free event. If that doesn't make it a back-to-school shopping bonanza, we don't know what does! Be sure to grab your wallet and shopping bags August 7th through the 16th to cash in on this deal. 

 
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Each month, Dream Builders Realty shares the most up-to-date information regarding the Central Florida real estate market. These numbers are beneficial to you as a home buyer or seller because they provide insight on what is happening in the local market and can be used as a starting off point in your next big real estate adventure. 

We hope our monthly Central Florida real estate market updates (including our May 2015 real estate market update where you can compare the previous month's numbers to this month's numbers) help with your real estate needs when it comes to buying or selling your next home in Central Florida.

Summer is well underway, which means there is tons to do in Central Florida. July is no exception!

Celebrate 4th of July in Osceola County

Kissimmee, St. Cloud, and Celebration all have big events planned for 4th of July. In St. Cloud, you can get in on the action all day long, with live, local music and fireworks starting at 9:15pm. In Kissimmee, the festivities start at 5pm and culminate with a spectacular fireworks display starting around 9:10pm overlooking Lake Tohopekaliga. Finally, Celebration continues their tradition of "A Sci-Fi 4th of July" featuring a movie-themed costume contest at 7:30pm with fireworks afterward. All three events are family friendly and feature local music, food, and fun for everyone! 

 
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