Mardi Gras is a fun time of year in Baton Rouge LA

It’s the Mardi Gras time of year again in Baton Rouge LA and there is a lot of fun to be had, not the least of which is family fun.  Tomorrow, Sunday February 7th, is the Addis Volunteer Fire Department Mardi Gras Parade, which will start at 11 am.  The best family parade is historically the Krewe of Southdowns parade and it will be happening in Baton Rouge next Friday, February 12th.   The Krewe of Southdowns parade starts at 7 pm.

Mardi Gras represents the Louisiana spirit and Baton Rouge comes alive at this special time of year.  Whether you are looking for family time or wild late night fun, there is something for you to enjoy.  For a complete rundown on Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge click here.

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6354 Morgan Bend Drive in Baton Rouge LA is for sale

Glenda Daughety and her Team have a new listing in Baton Rouge LA, located in Riverbend Lakes.  This Baton Rouge home is located at 6354 Morgan Bend Drive, and has four bedrooms and 2 and a half bathrooms.  The professional landscaping that surrounds the home is inviting, the yard is fully fenced and includes a wrought iron electric gate.

This Baton Rouge home has a wonderful kitchen, complete with ample counter space, Jennaire appliances and a granite topped island.  An emergency generator makes this home function in the worst of times.

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Real estate sales volume is up in Baton Rouge LA compared with a year ago

The most recent real estate sales statistics for Baton Rouge LA show that sales volume is up.  According to Trulia.com, real estate sales for the time period from December 30 to January 20 show a total of 493 home sales, up over 11% from the same period a year ago.  The same website shows that listing prices are down from a year ago.  Combine lower home prices with low mortgage rates and it is clear that it is a true buyer’s market in Baton Rouge LA.

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Tax help is available for those who need it in Baton Rouge LA

The AARP is organizing free tax help for the elderly in Baton Rouge LA.  Volunteers have banded together once again in Baton Rouge to help those in need, for an annual trial that is trying for many, tax time.  The group of volunteers that are set up to help people organize and file their taxes will do so until tax time arrives in mid-April.  federal tax returns must be files by April 15th every year.

According to a recent article in Baton Rouge publication The Advocate, “The counselors also will handle the tax returns for low- and middle-income taxpayers.”  Baton Rouge is full of people wiling to assist and tax time is no exception.

For more information on tax help in Baton Rouge click here to access an article published in The Advocate.

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The Baton Rouge arts community is pulling together to help musicians who lost their instruments and equipment in a New Year's day fire

Baton Rouge LA is a community that pulls together.  On New year’s Eve a fire ruined a major music center in Baton Rouge, destroying thousands of dollars worth of musical instruments and damaging the lives of the musicians who created music with the instruments.  The water that was used to douse the flames helped to ruin recording equipment as well.  It all happened on New Years Day at the Acadian Perkins Plaza.

Over 60 musicians in Baton Rouge have been affected by the catastrophe, quite a hit to the local music scene.  As a result a music festival is taking shape to raise funds to replace the instruments and equipment.  The Baton Rouge arts community has pulled together to create From the Flames, a benefit that will have many fine musicians performing to help some of their own.  The event has not been fully scheduled yet but is tentatively planned of the end of March.

To read more about the event click here for a recent article in the Daily Comet.

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Louisiana is going to use federal grant dollars to create business and improve its economy

Louisiana has recently received the green light to use $80 million of flexible hurricane money toward wooing business to the state.  The money was allocated to Louisiana after hurricanes Gustav and Ike hit in 2008.  The funds were tagged flexible and now the state wants to see if it can use the money as incentive to lure companies to Louisiana and thus create jobs as well as promote its economy.  There will be some legislative oversight on how the money is spent.

Louisiana has done a good job in the area of job creation and has held steady during uncertain times.  The use of $80 million in grant money can only help to solidify the state’s economy.

For more information on the grant money and Louisiana’s intentions click here.

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There is still another week to catch The Elephant Man in Baton Rouge LA

The classic play, The Elephant Man, has a week left at the Baton Rouge Little Theater.  The theater is a Baton Rouge favorite, continually providing superb performances for the community to enjoy and The Elephant Man is no exception.  The play is about, in a nutshell, human existence and one well worth seeing.  The Elephant Man opened on January 22nd and runs through February 7th.  Visit the Baton Rouge Little Theater website for show times and ticket information.

Baton Rouge LA embraces the arts, offering a great variety of theater, dance and the visual arts.  The Baton Rouge Little Theater is just one of the Louisiana capitol’s many assets.

Click here for an article from The Advocate about the Baton Rouge production of The Elephant Man.

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Louisiana is creating more jobs with the help of the FastStart program

Louisiana FastStart is creating jobs in the state, and is a program that is ranked nationally as making a difference in job creation.  The company trains employees for business sectors that are growing and expanding, inspiring the hiring of new employees.  It is a success so far in the state of Louisiana, attracting companies to a positive work force.

Baton Rouge and Louisiana have done a great job of riding out the recession and adding jobs where so many areas are losing jobs.  To learn more about FastStart click here for a recent article in the Advocate.

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Baton Rouge parks are well run and taken care of

As far as parks go, Baton Rouge LA is setting the pace.  BREC is the park authority in Baton Rouge. Created as a special taxing district over 50 years ago BREC has succeeded in building a park system that has become a model for the rest of the United States.  BREC enhances Baton Rouge with both facilities and programs.

BREC oversees dog parks, swimming pools, soccer fields, bike trails, playgrounds, equestrian facilities, shooting ranges and more.  Its programs include camps, athletic training, theater training, and dance classes to name a few.

BREC makes Baton Rouge LA a better place and the way it manages its programs and facilities has made it stand out to communities across the country.  Click here for more information on BREC and to read a recent article at NOLA.com.

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18432 Old Trace Drive is a fabulous Baton Rouge home for sale

If you have been looking for a home in Baton Rouge, look no further.  18432 Old Trace Drive in Baton Rouge Louisiana is a spectacular home offering 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.  The home is nearly 4,000 square feet in size and has everything you could want and more.

This Baton Rouge home is complete with a sunroom, pool, cabana, office and large yard with extensive landscaping.  The living room is stunning with a wall of windows that overlooks the pool and cabana area.  The master suite is spacious and the kitchen has everything one needs to cook and entertain.  Renovated 3 years ago this home is in amazing condition.

Located in the Lake at White Oak subdivision, this Baton Rouge home is a must-see.  Contact Glenda Daughety and her Team today to look at this home and others in Baton Rouge LA.

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