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Real Estate Today
Open Letter to the Citizens of Levy
County From Sammy Yearty:
Everybody is Concerned
A Guest Commentary by Darryl Diamond
beach, and to down town as they are just a
I am Sammy Yearty and I am presently your County Com-
10 min walk apart. We get to the house, the
missioner from District 3, and I am seeking re-election. I want you
My old friend Martin pushes the 14 foot
fresh clams are put on ice for
to know that I am honored to having had the opportunity to serve
aluminum boat off the dock, and we head the
later, and we head to our local
as your County Commissioner for these past years. During this
one mile into the bay to the calming grounds.
bar restaurant which is right on
time, I have been actively involved in county government, not
As we walk in the two foot deep water pick-
the water. The weather is great,
just in District 3, but over the entire county.
ing up clams every few steps, we talk about
and the place is packed. We get
I have talked to you and I have listened to you. I have
the price of gas as it relates to the economy.
back to discussing what kind
been involved in planning and implementing the services paid for
It is mid summer, and we are in the great south
of energy our next cars will
by your tax dollars. During this time, I have acquired valuable
bay of south Long Island New York which is
have. The most popular seem
experience and I know that this experience is an asset to me in
where I grew up. As the conversation con-
to be either hydrogen, electric or solar. Hmmm,
representing you, the people of Levy County.
tinues, it was clear that people in New York
a solar powered car, pretty wild.
Those of you who know me, best know me to be optimis-
are just as concerned about gas prices, and
The main point here is that everyone
tic and strong-willed by nature. In good times and bad, I've sought to lead responsibly by
the potential for inflationary prices as the rest
across the country are discussing this eco-
solid principles of good government.
of the country.
nomic situation. Let’s hope the inventors get
Yet, in all the years of my experience, there has never been a time more challeng-
Happy with our 40 plus clams. we head
us a cheap alternate to gasoline powered
ing than that before us now. I firmly believe that our board will be tested in the next term
back to Martin’s house which is on the re-
transportation, and let’s hope that the new
to an extent, perhaps, not experienced ever before. Layoffs and salary reductions have
sort Island of Fire Island. Fire Island is a “bar-
president will have a strong economic recov-
become commonplace in order for businesses to meet the drastic rise in their operating
rier island” running along the south shore of
ery plan. Darryl and Vicki Diamond and the
costs. Our fire departments, our ambulance service and other emergency agencies are
Long Island. It is approx ¾ of a mile wide,
entire “Diamond Team” have the many years
suffering because of reduced revenues. Our overall County budget this coming year will
and approx 30 miles long. It is desolate in the
of experience required to handle all of your
be the most challenging I've ever experienced in my years on the board.
winter, and swells every summer weekend
professional real estate needs. Please call us
But, I want you to know, I am prepared to lead in these tough times. I have the
with New Yorkers getting out of the city.
anytime at 352-447-4442. I’ll see you around
experience in dealing with budgetary matters and my leadership has been proven. Tough
There are no cars, and everyone walks to the
“The Campus”
times require tough decisions. I'm prepared to lead in this difficult task.
I am seeking re-election knowing that I can continue to provide the experienced
Inglis Commission Looks At Property Purchases
leadership needed for the future of Levy County. My record offers proven performance
The Inglis town commission met in special session July 15 to review contracts for
and it shows that I have represented the people.
Brown, Myrick and Inglis Realty properties. The Brown property is on S. Inglis avenue on
I want very much to see Levy County prosper and continue to improve. As your
the river. Roger Myrick’s property is 12 acres for a retention pond. A lot from Inglis Realty
District 3 Commissioner, I know that I can do my part. I ask for your vote and support in
was needed but they also needed another lot which had a sinkhole on it. This was consid-
this primary election.
ered a good investment and retention pond overflow could be piped into the sinkhole.
Inglis will have their soils tested. The Brown property required the soil be free of
Thank you!
Sammy Yearty
contaminants as a condition of purchase. A motion was passed to treat it the same as the
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others that the Town would have the option to decide further based on soil testing results.
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Monday - Happy Hour All Day
attached carport and dock. Most furniture and lawn mower
Pool Tournament 7 pm
included. Back yard is fenced. Near the Gulf of Mexico and
Tuesday - Open Jam 7-10 pm
just a beautiful boat ride away from the beautiful Rainbow
Off Hwy 40
River. Boat ramp nearby. Great location between Inglis and
Wednesday - Free Pool $1.75 Longnecks
On Lk. Rousseau
Dunnellon. $225,000.00 Vacant lot next to this property is
Thursday - Dart Tournament 7pm by Barbie
Call 447-2755
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Friday - Karaoke 8 to midnight with Rick
for info
www.diamondhomesandland.com
Darryl A. Diamond
Saturday - 75 Cent Drafts
352-447- 4442
Hours: M-Thu 2pm-Close
Lic. Real Estate Broker
Sunday - Nascar Party
Fri - Sat - Sun Noon-Close
Real Estate Investment Consultant
Happy Birthday
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Cell "call Shirley 352 400-0301
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