The temperature dropped and the sweaters came out from the back of the closet…just in time to celebrate a “White” Christmas?  White, not from snow, but from the sand being as clean and fine-powdered as  I have ever seen in Manasota Key.  You could see entire clans of families walking Manasota Key beach and enjoying being with family to celebrate the Season.  We spent our days decorating, cooking and baking, playing cards, visiting neighbors, walking the dogs, shopping, reading and staying in touch with friends and family who couldn’t join us this year but wished they had.  The fireplace was on most of the time (as well as the Christmas music), creating the right atmosphere of warmth and cheer….and now, it’s back to work to sell more Manasota key real estate and take advantage of historically low interest rates.   From my family to yours, Happy New Year and our best wishes for health, peace and an abundance of joy and laughter.