Sue Amsden, Realtor

05/19/2026

🏡 Investing in Community Knowledge = Investing in Your Clients
Proud to have attended the Women’s Council of Realtors “State of the County” event! As Realtors, our value goes beyond finding the perfect home — it’s about helping buyers truly understand the community they’re joining.
Hearing directly from local leaders made this event incredibly impactful:
👮 Police Chief Mike Balkan
🔐 Sheriff Billy Woods
💼 CEP CEO Matt McCormick
🏠 Jimmy Cowan, Marion County Property Appraiser
For buyers new to the area, this kind of insight is invaluable — from public safety to economic development to property values. The more informed I am, the better I can serve YOU.
Staying educated. Staying engaged. Staying committed to this community. 🌟

04/22/2026

Good news if you’re a renter (with great rental history) who has been longing for home 🏡 ownership! I can help you with the process- from loan pre-approval through to closing.

04/12/2026

Save the Date! Plant a Tree!
With strategic placement, planting a tree in your yard provides worthwhile benefits! Trees improve air quality, provide shade and can help with cooling your home, enhancing the beauty of your landscaping, and creating wildlife habitat for birds, insects and small mammals.

🌎 Celebrate Earth Day with OEU! 🌿

We’re excited to partner with Tower Hill Nursery this year to give back to our community — literally!

Get a FREE tree (first come, first served) at one of our Earth Day events:

Tower Hill Nursery
• April 22 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Tuscawilla Park during the Earth Fest celebration
• April 25 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Let’s grow a greener future together! 🌳💚

04/12/2026

For those who LOVE to include their 🐶🦮🐕‍🦺 pups when they go out, here’s a NEW place to check out.

04/12/2026

One of the best things our club does every year is giving out scholarships to local outstanding high school students! Congratulations to this year’s recipients!

Ocala-Silver Springs Rotary Club was proud to present at the April 9th meeting Scholarship Awards to Ella Vonn Celano, Colin James Elfring, Elizabeth Ann Fernandez, Logan Michael Miller, Madelyn Claire Powers and Arianna Amanda Stem. Congratulations!

04/03/2026

Helping You Make the Right Move - Your Trusted Guide in Real Estate!
You never know who in your circle might be getting ready to make a move 🐰🏡 Whether they’re just starting to think about it or already hopping into the process, having the right support can make all the difference. I’m always here to help guide people through it in a way that feels smooth and stress-free. If someone comes to mind, feel free to send them my way—I’ll take great care of them 💛

02/14/2026

Happy Valentines Day!

02/14/2026

REMEMBER- if you bought a home within this last year, and it’s your primary residence:

 Benefits: Filing for a homestead exemption can save homeowners thousands of dollars on property taxes.
 Deadline: The filing deadline is March 1st.
 Process: The filing process is straightforward and can be completed online at the Property Appraiser’s website.

02/12/2026

Inventory is making a real comeback — more choices, less pressure, and a better chance to find something at a payment that you’re actually comfortable with. Although these are national numbers, it’s reflected in our local market as well. And to top it off, interest rates are currently hovering at 6% +/- Contact me for more info!

02/10/2026

Red flag days! Dead and dry and windy. Not a good combination. Be careful!

February 10, 2026: **🚫🔥 MANDATORY BURN BAN ISSUED FOR MARION COUNTY 🔥🚫**

Marion County has issued a mandatory burn ban, effective today through Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Following the recommendation of the Marion County Multi-Agency Wildland Task Force, Carl Zalak, Chairman of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners, signed an emergency declaration enacting the ban.

The mandatory burn ban is due to recent freezing temperatures combined with dry and windy conditions, which continue to exacerbate and threaten wildfire activity throughout Marion County. This measure is necessary to protect the health, safety, and property of the citizens and visitors of Marion County.

All outdoor burning is prohibited with the following exceptions:
• Outdoor cookers or grills, as long as they are attended by a responsible adult at all times while in use
• Commercial land clearing, only when inspection, review, and approval have been granted on a case-by-case basis by the Florida Forest Service or Marion County Fire Rescue, and sufficient fire suppression personnel and equipment are on scene
• Final authorization must be granted by the Florida Forest Service

Firefighters urge all citizens to take the following precautions during the burn ban:

• Delay all outdoor burning until the ban is lifted
• Dispose of yard debris at Marion County’s landfill or recycling centers
• Immediately report arson or suspicious activity to law enforcement
• Do not throw cigarette butts from vehicles
• Use extreme caution when mowing or operating equipment that could spark
• If you see a fire or a large column of smoke, call 911 immediately

The Marion County Multi-Agency Wildland Task Force was formed shortly before the unprecedented 1998 wildfire season. Over the last decade, firefighters and public safety professionals from local, county, state, and federal agencies have met regularly to discuss wildfire conditions, call volume, manpower, suppression tactics, and public education efforts.

The task force will continue to meet frequently and keep citizens informed of any changes in wildfire conditions.
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