What’s Happening in Putnam County, Florida?

Putnam County is a county located in the state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 70,423. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county was 73,568. Its county seat is Palatka, Florida. The county is centrally located between Jacksonville, Gainesville, St. Augustine, and Daytona Beach.

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What’s Happening in Yavapai County, Arizona?

The land in Yavapai County is some of the more sought after land in the western United States. Between 1990 and 2000, the county grew over 55%! And, it is still growing! With thriving towns like, Prescott, Prescott Valley, and Sedona in Yavapai County, continued growth is assured.

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What’s Happening in Charlotte County, Florida?

Charlotte County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 141,627. The U.S. Census Bureau 2007 estimate for the county was 152,814. Its county seat is Punta Gorda, Florida. Charlotte County is the sole county in the Punta Gorda Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Charlotte County was established April 23, 1921. It was named for the Bay of Charlotte Harbor. “Charlotte” came from “Carlos” (Spanish), “Charles” (English), or “Carlos” (Calusa Indian). In 1565, the Spanish named “Carlos Bay,” followed by the English in 1775 who named the area Charlotte Harbor in tribute to the Queen Charlotte Sophia, wife of King George III. Punta Gorda is the only incorporated city in Charlotte County.

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What’s Happening in Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz County, AZ

County Profile!

Santa Cruz County is located in the south of the US State of Arizona. As of 2000 its population was 38,381. The county seat is Nogales.

Santa Cruz County, created in 1899, is named after the Santa Cruz River which was named in the late 1600s by Father Kino. Santa Cruz means “holy cross” in Spanish. After that Father Kino built the famous mission which still stands today at the Tumacacori National Historic Park.

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What’s Happening in Torrance?

Torrance County, NM
Located in Estancia, N.M. Torrance County is one of the most productive agricultural counties in the United States. Pinto beans, corn, alfalfa and pumpkins are just a small portion of the crops, which are harvested throughout the year.  As of 2000, the population is 16,911.

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Land has long been considered a purchase to be made only by the wealthiest of investors. While this may have been the truth in the past, it simply isn’t the case anymore. Land is one of the smartest investments around, especially in these tough economic times when prices are at their lowest in years. Not only is land a good investment right now because of the great value you’re receiving, but also because of its’ versatility. Many folks buy land because of the tax benefits. Others purchase land simply hoping for its’ value to increase over time, and others purchase it just to use it! If you own land the right way, you can maximize its’ value and make it work for you.

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What’s Happening in Saguache County, CO?

Saguache County is the seventh most extensive of the 64 counties of the state of Colorado. The county seat is the town of Saguache.  The county population was 5,917 at US Census 2000.

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