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fort myers beach information: Our Beaches in Southwest Florida are clean and free of BP oil! - 07/28/10 03:20 PM

We do know that the BP Oil Spill had and has a drastic impact on the economy of the coast of Louisiana, Texas and the Florida Panhandle, not to mention nature itself. We have seen the pictures of pelicans, over and over on the TV news, and other majestic birds covered with oil, and clips of shore lines being flooded with oil. Its a sad sight to see and like many we pray for an end to all this misery.
We have witnessed hard working people holding to their business by a thread, fishermen going for a "last time", we have … (2 comments)

fort myers beach information: Fort Myers Beach Real Estate Market Report - 04/25/10 05:11 AM

   Fort Myers Beach Real Estate has changed dramatically in the last year. For the period of January 25th 2009 to
April 25th 2009 compare to the same period in 2010, the numbers of sold single family homes were the same with 22. The big difference is that the average SOLD price jumped from $336,250 in 2009 to $552,397 in 2010 for the same period.

Positive point: for Fort Myers Beach buyers there are still 8 single homes under $250,000. Contact LLoyd for your list.

Fort Myers Beach Market Report Spring 2010
Property Type: Residential … (2 comments)

fort myers beach information: Fort Myers & The Beach, Cape Coral, Naples and Sanibel are going greener - 04/23/10 04:02 PM

As we celebrated Earth Day’s big 40, Fort Myers & The Beach & Cape Coral has seen its businesses taking steps into becoming greener. Some steps are taken by the city itself but most of the other actions have come from the businesses and homeowners themselves.

Lee County wants to make new laws regarding the use of certain fertilizers on lawns.
Marti Daltry, regional conservation organizer for the Sierra Club's Fort Myers office, said:
"Homeowners, more so than professionals, have a tendency to over-fertilize. There's the mentality that, 'If a little is good, than more is better,' and end … (1 comments)

fort myers beach information: Fort Myers Beach receives another National Award - 04/01/10 01:49 PM

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The resident and the government of Fort Myers Beach can pat themselves on the back. For the 5 the year in a row Fort Myers Beach has been recognized as a tree city. This national recognition is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State foresters and the USDA forest Services. It is a big deal as leaves filter the air and improves the air we and our fellow animal breath. We have long known that landscaping improves the value of a property and trees such as our dozen of palms and Floridian trees … (1 comments)

fort myers beach information: Discovering Estero Island of Fort Myers Beach - 03/10/10 03:32 PM

Welcome to Fort Myers BeachFort Myers Beach!
Estero Island is the largest island by far of the community of Fort Myers Beach. Its is 7 miles long by 3/4 of a mile in its widest. The whole length boats a white sanded beach facing the Gulf Of Mexico.
There are a few major beaches along the Southwest of Florida, as in Marco Island, Naples, Bonita Springs, Sanibel, the small but wonderful beach of Cape Coral and at last but not least Fort Myers Beach. It ranks as one of the safest in Florida.
Originally a small fishing town,Fort Myers Beach became … (1 comments)

fort myers beach information: A video tour of Fort Myers Beach the day before 2010 - 12/30/09 03:13 PM

Welcome to Fort Myers Beach Florida!
Fort Myers Beach is located some 26 miles North of Naples in Southwest Florida. Its major island is called Estero island and is 7 miles long by at most some 1/2 mile wide. It is one of the great small island of the Gulf Of Mexico shore line, with a rich history which dates back to over 2000 years when the Calusa Indians controlled much of the Southwest Florida coast.
It is well known as a resort “town” and there is plenty to do. Many of the streets are fingered by canals with direct … (6 comments)

fort myers beach information: Lemon tree gone wild - 11/06/09 05:17 PM

Fort Myers Beach gardens always surprises me. A few years back I planted a citrus tree with my wife Karen. A lemon tree. The first year we got maybe six or so quite large lemons. Now on its third year these fruits are getting ridiculously large. Larger then an orange, as big as a medium grapefruit.
I wonder how big they will get next season? Nature never ceases to amaze me.

The real lemon is twice as large as this picture. And these citrus trees do not need much. Fort Myers Beach dirt is a sandy loam … (7 comments)

fort myers beach information: Slide of Fort Myers Beach and waterfront homes for sale - 10/04/09 04:08 PM

Fort Myers Beach has attracted many and for good reasons. Located along the Gulf Of Mexico, the island of Fort Myers Beach or Estero island is one of the renowned jewel of Southwest Florida. This small 7 miles plus barrier island packs a solid punch. In this buyers market the island has seen a strong jump in property sales. For good reasons.

Home investors, first time buyers and these relocating understand that Fort Myers Beach Real Estate is a good investment. Europeans and Canadians among others also know about Fort Myers Beach tropical allure. One … (1 comments)

fort myers beach information: A room with a view: Sky Bridge Fort Myers Beach - 10/02/09 04:31 PM

As one drives from Fort Myers on San Carlos Boulevard you will be offered a treat. Little by little, as your car climbs Sky Bridge, you will be able to get a full view of Fort Myers Beach. Yesterday, I decided to take a few shots from the very top of the bridge. This time I walked. One can take their time and enjoy a panoramic view of Fort Myers Beach and its canals fingering the island with salt water all the way towards Estero Boulevard, which runs parallel to the Gulf and, beyond, the Gulf Of Mexico.
Fort … (4 comments)

fort myers beach information: Places to eat, stay, boat and kick back in Fort Myers Beach - 08/30/09 05:46 PM

Heavenly Biscuit off Estero Blvd is always a fun lay back small restaurant to enjoy the local flavor of Fort Myers Beach. Its located just at the start of mango Street. I recommend its sticky buns, salmon, fruit and eggs brunch breakfast. Just a great place to mix it up with the local residents or enjoy
the local paper and stay away from your lap top!

Just a few steps away is the very recent Mango Street Inn.It offers cooking classes,wine tasting, is a green Inn and you may stay there one week, one day or one month. I … (3 comments)

fort myers beach information: Fort Myers Beach gulf access bay home - 08/26/09 08:50 PM

Located in Fort Myers Beach about one mile north from the South Bridge, stands a spectacular waterfront home smack on Estero Bay. This upscale back bay estate has over 3300 square feet, with 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths., a workshop,patio, screened lanai, private dock with lift, electrical and water and immaculate grounds . It boasts 275 feet of sea wall and of course a spectacular view of the bay and a traditional pool with paved deck and ground paths. The master bedroom alone is 24 feet by 15 feet wide with its balcony overlooking Estero Bay. It is … (2 comments)

fort myers beach information: Bienvenue à Fort Myers Beach Floride les francophones! - 08/21/09 02:10 PM

Bienvenue à Fort Myers Beach Floride les francophones!
(Version FRANCAISE le prochain chapitre)
A great part of the attraction and charm of the island lays of course along its seven while sand beach but also along the numerous gulf canals which fingered the width of the island towards the back bay or Estero island.It is known as one of the safest beaches in Florida. The island goes from a modest 10,000 residents in the off season to around 30,000 in season.They then enjoy the many pubs, water holes, restaurants, hotels, Inns which are a large part of the economy of … (0 comments)

fort myers beach information: Ne me Quitte Pas..In Memoriam Goodbye Will Vesper - 07/30/09 03:48 PM

      We are never prepared when it happens and when it does we keep part of their lives with us.William Vesper's mother, Susan, was left behind in that hot summer day. She kept her head high, so brave as the ambulance arrived. He had already passed away. Bless him.
He went away Sunday July 26 2009. William T. Vesper Jr. was 48. I'll miss him.
                        Ne me Quitte pas...In Memoriam goodbye Will


Ne me Quitte pas...In Memoriam goodbye Will
One hot summer afternoon on Fort Myers Beach, time stood still. William Vesper, our friend who lives in a green home … (5 comments)

fort myers beach information: Ft. Myers Beach Town Manager fired due to Porn Star Wife - 07/22/09 04:46 PM

P>This is not right.
"Fort Myers Beach town manager Scott Janke was fired Tuesday after it recently came to light that his wife is an adult film actress who goes by the name of "Jazella Moore," FLORIDA TODAY news partner The News-Press of Fort Myers reports." When Scott Janke took the job in April of 2008 many of us were elated that we had a pro active Town Manager. At each town meetings he seemed well prepared and ready to take the town in another direction: basically get things done! If its the beach nourishments, the master zoning plan, the … (8 comments)

fort myers beach information: Fort Myers Beach new Fertilizer Ordinance is greener - 07/07/09 04:29 PM

Surely its about time The City of Fort Myers Beach passed a Fertilizer Ordinance. When I talk to residents who have been on the island for over 20 years, they tell me that they used to swim in the back bay of Fort Myers Beach or Estero Bay. We can in some parts but not everywhere. We will again.

With the popularity of lawns and the growth of boating all around Estero island, it is not surprising that the quality of our waters were affected, specially during the summer days when the rain falls precipitation is at its … (3 comments)

fort myers beach information: Independence Day in the Tropics - 07/04/09 06:26 PM

It is amazing That the Declaration of Independence was drafted in such a short time. The first part was influenced by the Virginia declaration of Rights. Lets give credit to the Virginians first!
Drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence is the nation's most celebrated, cherished and respected symbol of liberty. It is also Thomas Jefferson’s most endearing and formidable document.Later on came the Bill of Rights and The Constitution.
It is mostly a list of hard list of grievances against the English. It is our declaration of Independence from … (4 comments)

fort myers beach information: Miss Teen Florida visits the island on the 4th of July - 07/04/09 04:34 PM

There is something reassuring about our quaint 4th of July Fort Myers Beach parade. Its a good excuse for residents to see faces they haven’t seen in awhile and smooze about.The big deal this year was the apparition of Miss Florida Teen World on a slick black convertible Mercedes.In the back ground on the right is Jay’s General Hardware Store.
on the left Miss Cape Coral. On the right all in white Miss Calusa.

Its inspiring to see the young crowd on Independence Day.How many dreams they will achieve? One thing is sure: they … (0 comments)

fort myers beach information: Driven Island family raises home from the dead - 06/22/09 03:16 PM

Sometimes I take a look at some of the homes I have sold in Fort Myers Beach. There is a such home on Delmar which has been transformed throughout the last couple of years. Yes, it was close to being an eye sore.Lets say it had an overall island charm buts its days were numbered.
The owners have a bit of an edge as the husband is the President of "Flowers Construction Services" and his wife is not afraid to give a hand whenever possible. That is when they are not taking care of their young three children, running the business … (3 comments)

fort myers beach information: Is Fairview Isles of Fort Myers Beach for you? Boaters think so. Updated 2014 - 06/10/09 02:27 PM

Fairview Isles is neighborhood community located near the southern end of Fort Myers Beach. It is a real community within the island and when its Deed was drawn in 1958, it had certain clear rules and restrictions. It is a proud and famed community located away from the vacation fun and music excitement from downtown Fort Myers Beach. Fairview Isles boaters can quickly cross the Big Calusa Pass south near Lover's Key State Park and enjoy the open waters of the Gulf Of Mexico.
On Google map: Fairview Isles

No homes for example should be less then 1000 … (0 comments)

fort myers beach information: Estero Bay: Boating moment of zen or Real Estate haven? - 05/27/09 03:30 PM

Both…and more.Estero Bay is the famed back bay of Fort Myers Beach.It is part of the Fort Myers Eco-Archaeo Trail. It is a preserve which runs from Fort Myers Beach Matanza Pass Sky Bridge and snakes all the way south of Bonita Springs. It is a place where one feels safe from the hustle and bustle of life, where one can get away and enjoy some lay back fishing or lazily sail and admire the simple beauty of nature.
The Fort Myers Eco-Archaeo Trail

I have seen both dolphins and manatees along Estero Bay. No … (0 comments)

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