As we settle into 2009 and our economy continues to flounder, we are all working hard to do the best we can and to take a little time to enjoy life, also. Fortunately, the woes of the economy have not affected our sunny skies or warm temperatures in Southern Florida. My wife's favorite holiday i
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01/30/2009
There was a recent article in the Fort Myers newspaper about people actually being able to afford a beach cottage near the beach on Fort Myers Beach. One bright spot in this down market is the affordability of previously untouchable homes. There are currently 22 homes on the market under $300,0
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01/26/2009
Not that many cities in Southwest Florida are pet friendly. Why the beaches of Bonita Springs and Naples are not is question to debate. The reasons why they are not are obvious.Still, I would think that each city should have a small portion of their long beach frontage reserved for our pets. That
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01/24/2009
Located some 20 mn to the Beach in Fort Myers, close to shopping and 15 minutes to the airport this recently build ( 2005) gated community always had my vote. Once you pass the high tech gate, you enter another world inspired by Italian styled architecture with fountains embellishing streets circ
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01/23/2009
The trend is towards smaller houses. Lower electric bills, of course, but also less cleaning time. In a survey of builders this month, 89 percent are building or planning smaller homes. In a survey in April 2008, the AIA found twice as many architects reporting a size decline rather than an inc
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01/19/2009
I was contacted yesterday by a young couple who recently vacationed on Fort Myers Beach. They went on and on about how much they like this little Island and wish to find a vacation home slash investment. Although I have resided on this Island for many years, I never take it for granted. Life is
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01/14/2009
Happy New Year! We are having a mild, warm winter in Florida while the rest of the country experiences a bit of cold and snow. We are starting off the year with some good deals. The properties below are all foreclosures Located in Southwest Cape
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01/07/2009
As 2009 makes its first baby steps, the Island of Fort Myers Beach is witnessing a striking rise in the numbers of visitors. As the news of a stumbling economy worsen, unemployment at a all time high in 26 years in most states, Americans and Canadians will be drawn even more towards Southwest Flo
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01/05/2009