Aw the muscle car era, here I will be posting my first hand knowledge of these days and more information on how I found the 1971 Trans Am above and document the restoration process, as a car buff the story behind the car is almost as important as the car itself and my 1971 Trans Am has just such a tale.
Specs:
1971 Pontiac Trans Am
engine: 455 H.O.
transmission: 4 Speed
power options: Power Steering, Power Brakes (all other options added weight and cars of that day had a base price + any options)
air condition: 2/60 (it only has 2 windows)
As I waited to have a Starbucks coffee with my sister at the Books A Million in my hometown of Richmond, Virginia, I would always grab a handful of various magazines of interest to past the time. Pictured in one of the magazines was a car from my early days of driving, i'm referring to the early 70's, the end of the Muscle Car Era. At that time I operated a Home Theater business and my only means of transportation was my Chevy work van, it was time for a car.
I called the seller and started down my list of questions, he did a great job of explaining the car it's history and condition.
Wow! The news for Central Florida is just getting better.
First:
July 18, 2007
Source: CNNMONEY
Money magazine’s top 2007 Best Place to Live.
The magazine, whose annual selection of attractive locales has the power to turn a sleepy borough into a blossoming hot spot, says that this year it focused on small cities, between 7,500 and 50,000 in population. It chose areas that offered the best combinations of economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do and a real sense of community.
It also added a ranking for ethnic and racial diversity, and it paid special attention to home prices and property taxes. That meant that some expensive locales that had done well in the past slid in the rankings.
Here’s the top-10 list:
1. Middleton, Wis.
2. Hanover, N.H.
3. Louisville, Colo.
4. Lake Mary, Fla.
5. Claremont, Calif.
6. Papillion, Neb.
7. Milton, Mass.
8. Chaska, Minn.
9. Nether Providence, Pa.
10. Suwanee, Ga.
Second:
Source: Bizjournals
The web site of American City Business Journals Inc., has ranked Orlando, based on a 12 part formula, as the best city in the U.S. to start a business.
Third:
Couple this this with a press release from the National Association of Realtors® that Orlando is to be the #1 job producer in the U.S. for the next three years.
The two projects listed below are up for vote in the next few weeks, both will have a major impact on Central Florida. With the approval Orlando will become a World Class City, Disney has donated 35,000,000 to the project showing their support.
Orlando is a town on the move!
Conceptual Drawing of Orlando's Downtown Revitalization
Venue Estimated Cost
Renovated Citrus Bowl $252,000,000
Orlando Performing Arts Center 376,000,000
Events Center 385,000,000
Total $1,013,000,000
In addition, this level of spending would support approximately 10,800 jobs during the construction period, which is estimated to be three to four years for completion of all projects.
Upon start up the operations of the proposed Venues would generate approximately $619.4 million in output per year, including approximately $247.1 million in earnings and supporting approximately 7,500 jobs per year.
These numbers don't included the creation of new business and jobs to directly/indirectly support the vast reach this infrastructure investment will have on Orange, Seminole, Polk, Lake and Volusia Counties.
What does this all add up to? Jobs and Home sales!
Update:
Orlando City Commissioners voted YES7/24/2007
Orange County Commissioners voted YES 7/26/2007
Orlando adds the words New & Fun, to the Worlds International City's vocabularies.
Those in the know are saying the economic impact from this will be as if a second Disney had come to town.
This project along with commuter rail will give Orlando the final parts of the equation needed to place our City and the Central Florida region among the Top International City's of the World. And while many may disagree with the comparing of Orlando to cities, whether National or International, that are rich in history and architecture, just being old is no longer a criteria, and although we will never be a London, Washington DC or Tokyo, our city offers something the residents of these and other cities populations don't have and want, fun. No other city in the world offers more fun for all ages than Orlando, Florida, what other city in the world can say it brings fond memories to 60,000,000 plus people who visit yearly. But lets not forget how new our city is, it's the part of the equation that gives us the ability to build projects like these, we're not spending tons of money to maintain or repair old infrastructure.
Central Florida Commuter Rail - DeBary to Osceola
The 31-mile Phase 1 segment would serve 12 stations, linking DeBary to Orlando. Service could begin as soon as 2010 – just as FDOT starts a major I-4 reconstruction project through the heart of Central Florida, from State Road 434 in Longwood to Kirkman Road in southwest Orange County.
Volusia code enforcement to handle vacation rental complaints:
Residents in unincorporated Volusia County have a new place to take complaints about vacation rentals in residential neighborhoods: code enforcement. After wrangling with the issue for at least two years, county attorneys have said county codes don't allow hotel-like, short-term rentals in residential zoned neighborhoods. Officials had been prodded largely by complaints from residents in Wilbur-by-the-Sea about things like late-night fireworks and loud music they said were associated with transient renters. Those types of complaints lingered in limbo until last week. County officials had mulled an ordinance like the one Ponce Inlet passed in 2003 that bars rentals of less than a month anywhere but specific tourist districts, but decided it wasn't necessary. Short-term rentals are not listed as permitted uses in residential districts, and uses that aren't listed aren't allowed, County Attorney Dan Eckert told council members last week in DeLand.
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Reunion
The Villas At Reunion
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Enjoy breathtaking views of Tom Watson's Signature golf course or lush conservation areas. As a resident of The Villas, you will appreciate the closeness of Ginn Reunion's nine acre, multi-level oasis of water play at the water park.
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Sanford was a quiet little town that has exploded to what is now known locally for antiques, boating, food, and quaint little shops. Their July 4th Festival has just in the last 4 years boomed to one of the largest celebrations in Orlando.
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