Decorated House Puts Bloomingdale West Family in Christmas Spirit

Every holiday season, a steady stream of cars flow down Cloverhill Court each evening to take in the Christmas display at the home of Anita Blackman and her husband Tim Shuman.

Since moving into their home eight years ago, the couple go all out to show their holiday spirit.

"It's a family tradition," said Blackman. "We love Christmas."

The yard is filled with attention-grabbing giant inflatable Christmas figures, oversized ornaments, lighted lollipops and strings upon strings of Christmas lights.

"I usually buy my decorations after Christmas when they're on sale," said Blackman. "I try to add something new every year."

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Blackman's neighbors across the street also pull out all stops to decorate their home.

A home on Crestmont Court in Somerset in Bloomingdale East displays thousands of lights, giant toy soldiers and angels.

Each year Terry and Linda Martinez transform their home at 9711 Riverview Dr., Riverview, into a winter wonderland with a giant Santa, dozens of inflatable figures and an oversize nativity scene. Residents are invited to explore their yard, take photos and enjoy some popcorn.

The DeBrocke family offers a computer-controlled light show at their home at 11720 Stonewood Gate Dr. in the Summerfield area of Riverview. The light show is set to music broadcast on 101.1 FM. It runs from 6 to 9:30 p.m. weekdays and from 6 to 11:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 31.

And don't forget to check out Barrington Oaks subdivision off Lumsden Road. Most of the neighborhood's 51 homes are decorated. The community's gates open at 6 p.m.

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