Once you enter the gates of Palmira Golf & Country Club of Bonita Springs, you have entered into a breathtakingly beautiful landscape of sparkling lakes, lush green hills, elegantly rustic architecture, wooden bridges, large shady oaks and 13 inspiring neighborhoods. Every aspect of this community has been masterfully designed to capture the golden glow of the evening sun that in every reflected ray has an ability to transport you to the golden hills of Tuscany. From the neighborhoods to the homes, each is uniquely its own unlike many communities today where every home and street looks the same. Palmira is an absolutely unique community with so much to offer its residents a private golf club, driving range, the Renaissance Center Club, lagoon pool & spa, the Poolside Village Grill, social functions & groups, tennis, fitness center & classes, and formal dining.

You have the opportunity to call is awe-inspiring community home and we have the perfect home for you….

 Just Reduced! $467,900

           ·        4 Bedrooms, 3 baths

           ·        Granite countertops

           ·        Cherry wood cabinets

           ·        Pool

           ·        2- Car garage

                                                                             ·        Golf Course View

From the kitchen to the master bathroom, this Palmira home is 2,638 sq ft of elegance.

Palmira is located East of I-75 on Bonita Beach Rd. Its location is perfect for enjoying Naples to Fort Myers:  Coconut Pointe, Bonita Beach, Naples Beach, Gulf Coast Town Center, the Promenade, parks and more.

Old Fort Myers is an area along McGregor Blvd that many people enjoy going out of their way to drive through to appreciate the beautifully maintained historic homes and neighborhoods. It is a popular area where residents and visitors alike get a feel for what Fort Myers was like in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. However, many residents and visitors that appreciate this area of Fort Myers, Florida do not know the exact history of the area, now known as Old Fort Myers.

As a longtime resident of Fort Myers, the Old Fort Myers area has always been a favorite of mine and I never knew that Fort Myers was an actual fort named in honor of Colonel Abraham C. Myers, in 1850. Unfortunately, so many people are unaware that Fort Myers was one of the firsts forts built (in 1841) along the Caloosahatchee River as a base of operations against the Seminole Indians because nothing of the fort still stands today. Yet, if the walls of the fort were still standing today, it would be located on the very grounds that we now know as Downtown Fort Myers roughly within the area bounded by Hough, Monroe and Second Street.

There are many streets in Fort Myers that mark railways, boarders and trails that have been preserved by our modern day road systems. For example, have you ever wondered why Summerlin Road is named Summerlin? Probably not, but interestingly enough it was named after Jacob Summerlin, a cattle baron, who often drove his herds past the old fort grounds to Punta Rassa where they were shipped to Cuba. Just like the trail once traveled by the cattle baron, travelers can, in a way, recount history and still reach Punta Rassa by way of Summerlin Road.

One very well-known piece of Fort Myers history is that it is the birthplace of the electric light bulb thanks to Thomas A. Edison who made his winter home here in 1885. Shortly after the arrival of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, the "building boom" began in 1898 which included the construction of the Burroughs Home, built in 1901 and located on the corner of First Street and the Edison Bridge. The Burroughs Home, a Georgian Revival Mansion that hosted Fort Myers' elite like the Edisons, Fords and Firestones, set the standard for the homes that followed in the next few years. The elaborately decorated, framed vernacular homes or offices of this period sit along First Street and out along Palm Beach Blvd in communities like Edgewood, Wardwood Grove and Dean Park.

After the "building boom," the 1920s brought about the "Boom Time" for all of Florida and it influentially brought with it the Mediterranean Revival style of several homes to the Old Fort Myers area which is easily spotted along McGregor Blvd. The Mediterranean Revival style is prominent in developments established during the "Boom Time", such as Seminole Park, Riverside Park, Edison Park, Valencia Terrance, Allen Park and Alabama Groves. These communities represent the influence of the growth of Old Fort Myers during this period.

Today, Old Fort Myers is a beautiful reminiscence of a past era that is a crucial part of the neighborhoods, styles and roadways that make up this highly sought after area of Fort Myers. Old Fort Myers will always be a special place for residents to aspire to living and be inspired by the treasures of old architecture and exciting tales of lives of a time long past.

For information about this area or any other community in Lee County, please contact me at 239.689.7653 or email me at Michael@MichaelPolly.com.

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Quail West Golf & Country Club is an elite golfing community located in Naples, Florida that enchants residents and visitors with its gorgeous views and pristine Old Florida design. There is a timeless beauty captured in every carefully crafted archway, blossoming courtyard and intricate ironwork that makes each estate a stunning piece of artwork. At Quail West you have the opportunity to create your own piece of artwork when you custom build your home on one of the available estate homesites or perfect an already built custom estate home or single-family villa with your personal style.

The elegant splendor of Quail West spans over 1,180 acres of residences, lakes and waterways, lush preserve and two 18-hole, Arthur Hills golf courses which use the natural obstacles to create a challenging golf experience. Make a tee time to play The Lakes course where golfers can play over 7,041 yards of golf while avoiding the vast system of lakes, marshes and waterways. Or, tee off on 6,833 yards of The Preserve course that wind through more than 200 acres of wildlife-rich preserve. Adding to the golfing experience are the vibrant gardens bordering the golf course whose colorful display are enough to distract even the most serious golfers and serve as a stunning background to the community.  

Gorgeous estates and breathtaking views are not the only things you will find at Quail West, they also offer first class amenities from fitness classes, spa, salon, tennis, casual and formal dining and a unique feature - the solarium pool. Members can take advantage of the variety of fitness/wellness classes or even work with a personal trainer. If you are looking for a variety of menus and ambiance, then try any one of the four restaurants where you can keep things casual and light at the Wine Grotto or celebrate big in the Grand Ballroom.

Located on the boarder of Bonita Springs and Naples, Quail West is minutes from prime shopping centers like the Mercato and Coconut Pointe Mall where you will find first class restaurants like Capital Grille, Ruth Chris Steak House, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood restaurant and many more great eateries. Whether you are looking for a vacation home or a permanent residence, the north Naples location is perfect for visiting the white, sugar sand beaches in Bonita Springs and Naples.

At Quail West Golf & Country Club in Naples, you will be living in elegant extravagance with everything that makes Southwest Florida a great place to live and vacation at your fingertips.

For more information on this community or any other in Naples, please email me at Michael@MichaelPolly.com or call me at 239.689.7653.

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The Sanctuary Golf Club in Sanibel, Florida - "where paradise is preserved" - is America's only private golf course located in the heart of a national wildlife preserve. The story goes that in the early 1990s after a three year, $3.5 million permitting process, developer John Naumann deeded 220 acres surrounding the Arthur-Hills course to the US Fish and Wildlife Association which became part of the "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. The preserve is named after the Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist and noted conservationist Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling, who vacationed on Captiva island for many years and campaigned for the federal protection of 6,400 acres of precious ecosystem that is now home to over 380 different kinds of animals ranging from birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals.

Encompassed on three sides by the wildlife refuge, the Sanctuary community is an exclusive 465 acre golfing community offering the ultimate privacy along with panoramic views of the Pine Island Sound and exotic mangrove forests. The Old Florida charm of the community epitomizes the luxurious, island lifestyle of Sanibel with elegant, yet understated homes of all different styles and magnitudes. Each home is one of a kind, however making the residences even more distinctive are six custom homes that are believed to be the only properties in Florida's entire west coast to share views of the golf course and the bay - classifying them as both golf and waterfront properties.

Creating a golfing experience you will not find anywhere else in the U.S., the Arthur-Hills designed golf course is the piece de resistance of the Sanctuary as it winds through a habitat full of bald eagles, ospreys, roseate spoonbills, alligators and bobcats. The 6,657 yards of challenging fairway outline the preserve as well as a 22 acre bald eagle buffer zone, sparkling lakes and the Gulf of Mexico delivering breathtaking views that will make anyone want to play all day long.

However, magnificent views are not the only warming features of this community; the camaraderie amongst the residents is as warm as a glowing Florida sunset. Despite the opportunity for big egos and pretentiousness that is associated with successful entrepreneurs and top executives which make up the majority of the community, these neighbors and friends have described the atmosphere here as uncompetitive and laid back like one big family.

The Sanctuary Golf Club is a place where members can encounter majestic wildlife and the natural beauty that Sanibel, Florida is famous for when they walk out of their back door or step onto the green of their favorite past time.  

For more information about this community or any other in Lee County, please email me at Michael@MichaelPolly.com or call me at 239.689.7653.

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Finally, there is a gated community in Cape Coral, Florida that will let you park your RV, commercial vehicle or boat right in your own yard! Think you may have died and gone to heaven?? Well, just wait....

Celebration Cape is an improvement to the typical Cape Coral restrictions. As a resident of Celebration Cape, you have the opportunity to custom build your own home whether you choose one of Celebration Cape's home models or you want to bring your own floor plan. At Celebration Cape they will work with you to create the perfect home for your needs.

Don't like the layout of the kitchen? No problem, they can change it!

Prefer the two-story model to be a one-story? Done! They will take the second floor and add it to the first floor!

Would you like a garage, studio, workshop, guest house, garden or courtyard? Sounds great! You have an additional 800 sq. ft. of lot space to design into a space that is most useful for you.

Do you need a live-in in-law suite complete with a kitchenette, bathroom, living area and separate entrance? Easy as pie! They can add that right into your floor plan.

Have an RV that is emptying your wallet because you have to pay to store it since you can't park it at your own home? Start saving your money! You can have your very own parking garage for your RV right in your own yard. You'll have the peace of mind and convenience of having your RV a few feet from your back door.

Celebration Cape is a unique gated community in Cape Coral, Florida that goes out of their way to make sure you get everything you want in a home and more. If you have been concerned about the financial situation of other HOAs or paying extra utility assessments, then your worries stop at the gate because Celebration Cape is a debt-free community and all utilities including sewer and water have all been paid for as well as installed. That means you can have security in the fact that this community isn't going anywhere and you won't be hit with additional fees to have what you need to live in Cape Coral, Florida.

You will also find a community pond where you can fish for small mouth bass, a dog park, children's play area, park, open air pavilion to enjoy a beautiful day of barbequing and a gazebo to snuggle close to someone you love.

If you have been looking for true flexibility with all the benefits of a gated community, then Celebration Cape is the right place for you! Bring your family, your pets and your custom home ideas to Celebration Cape!

For more information about this community or another community in Lee County, please email me at Michael@MichaelPolly.com or call me 239.689.7653.

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At Mediterra, the city of Naples, Florida has a whole new meaning because from the parks to the detailed architecture of the every building, you have taken a journey to the Mediterranean and landed in the breathtaking countryside of Italy.  Mediterra was designed to capture the artistry of old Italy and to bring that artistry to Southwest Florida allowing its residents to experience the tranquility of the Italian lifestyle and design.

Inspire inner peace and reflection as you listen to the sounds of water, wildlife and nature as you enjoy a sunny day walking the enchanting paths that wind through Mediterra. Or as the dew collects on the bright flowers of the gardens and the pools reflect the rising sun, calm the stresses of life on a cool morning by meditating in the aesthetic parks designed to stimulate your senses and imagination.

Mediterra is a unique and intimate community in Naples, Florida that is spread across 1,697 acres that encompasses two 18-hole championship golf courses, a 25,000 sq.ft. clubhouse, fitness center, spa and aesthetic services, tennis pro-shop, 5 Har-Tru tennis courts, swimming pool and serene renaissance style parks. Another amazing privilege you are sure to want to take advantage of as a resident is Mediterra's private beach club on the warm sands of Bonita Beach - where you can ride the salty waves, refresh yourself in the private pool, soak up the sun on the sundecks and take in a spectacular sunset as you dine.

If you ever dreamed of living in a small town in Tuscany, you'll find the intimacy and design of the homes in Mediterra have the ability to transport you. Whether you live in a coach home, villa or custom built estate, every day you will wake up in Tuscany.

*Coach homes and villas range from $445k to $900k. Custom estate homes range from $500k to $7.8M. Lots also available range from $221K to $825k.

For more information about Mediterra in Naples or any other community in Southwest Florida, please email me at Michael@MichaelPolly.com or call me at 239.689.7653.

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It is the week of Christmas and you're scrambling around Fort Myers, Florida to find that last minute gift. Just a week from now you'll be wondering what are you going to do for New Year's in Fort Myers, Florida?!

Warm and cozy southwest Florida may not be freezing New York City for New Year's, but there are definitely sequined worthy celebrations going on right here in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero.

 In fact, every New Year's Eve the streets of Downtown Fort Myers fill up with locals and vacationers alike to hear a variety of local bands, sample food from a number of vendors and watch the ball drop. This year No Way Jose, Cadence Wednesday, Stolen Fruit, Fellowbliss, Sinyu and After the Fact will be performing on stages throughout the downtown River District.

Several of the bars downtown will be having live music and food and drink specials:

• Twisted Vine - live music 9 to 1am with a special menu.
• City Tavern - Happy Hour 1-8pm with The Drunk Monkeys performing at 10pm and free champagne per table.
• The Morgan House - Dinner, dancing and champagne with Cadence Wednesday performing.
• Downtown House of Pizza - Open till the wee hours of morning after all the parties are over and serving pizza until close.
• Delicious Things - 3 & 5 course meals until midnight.
• Hotel Indigo - Rooftop bar will feature DJ Dan Rudy from 9 to 2am.
• Spirits of Bacchus - martinis, wine, tapas, champagne and drink specials until 2 am. No Way Jose performing out front.
• Neo Lounge - Featuring DJ Quest with 3 other DJs. $15 in advance, $20 at the door, $40 all you can drink from 6 to 2am.

Southwest Florida Celebrations:

Fort Myers & Fort Myers Beach

• Fireworks launch at midnight from the pier off Times Square on Fort Myers Beach with live music, dancing, and food for the "Beach Bash" in the square.
•  Parrot Key Carribbean Grill - country hoedown on Fort Myers Beach, buffet, champagne toast, Blackwater band performing.
• The Edison Restaurant - on Mcgregor Blvd in Fort Myers. Grand buffet featuring prime rib, pork carving stations, tilapia in lemon butter, salads, desserts and more. Only two seatings; second seating featuring dancing with celebrity DJ, champagne countdown, cash bar, hats and noisemakers. Or celebrate at the chandelier bar, library, porch and terrace with DJ Manny C. Champagne and special a la carte menu served from 5 to 10pm.
• Biddles Restaurant & Piano Bar - on US 41 in Fort Myers. Serving a 4 course meal for $75. Live music, dancing, party favors, and champagne toast.
• Cru in the Bell Tower Shops - serving 4 course dinner for $65/person at 6, 8 and 10 pm. Champagne toast and DJ Ari performing.

Sanibel & Captiva

• New Year's Eve party at Sanibel Recreation Center - 8 to 12:14am. Family-friendly, alcohol-free event; refreshments, live entertainment, dancing with Gene Frederico, games, prices and midnight countdown. In advance: $15 for adults and $12 for children. At door: $20 for adults & $15 for children.
• ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort - Captiva party starting at 9pm. $25 per person. Modulators dance band playing live.

Estero

• Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort - DJ Buzzy spinning in the Belvedere Room from 9 to 1am with party favors and champagne toast, no cover charge.
• The Hyatts Estero Ballroom - buffet from 6 to 9pm $80 for adults, $40 for children 5-12, under 5 free.
• Bar Louie at Gulf Coast Town Center - $100 booth for up to 5 with bottle of champagne, round of shots and 2 appetizers; table for 4 and high tops for 3 $50 with bottle of champagne and party favors; no cover. Dj Tie providing music.

Naples

• Fireworks launch from the Naples pier at 7:30pm.
• Live music and dancing on 5^th Avenue South.
• New Year's Eve Gala with Paul Anka at the Naples Philharmonic Center of the Arts at 9:30pm. Dessert, coffee and champagne reception following performance.
• Seminole Indian Casino in Immokalee - New York New Year's Eve party. Win a $25,000 New York Adventure.

Cape Coral

• Cape Harbour New Year's Eve Ball drop - Fireworks and live music by Soapy Tuna performing from 8 to 1am at The Joint. Café Pignoli will feature food specialties and live music by Vinny Sax with Soul.

There's much more celebrating going on all over Southwest Florida for the New Year so put on your sequins and sparkle your way down from Fort Myers to Naples!

Developed in the 1970s, Town & River in Fort Myers, Florida is an established community loved by residents that enjoy boating, breathtaking sunsets and that old time charm that you won't find in newer communities. Granted many of the homes here have been renovated to keep with the times, but they still haven't lost the character that's attracted people for 40 years.

If you are like me, any excuse to drive down Mcgregor Blvd puts a smile on my face and if that is true for you, then imagine driving down Mcgregor Blvd in Fort Myers every day to go HOME!! Imagine coming home, whipping up a delicious dinner in your pristine kitchen while the kids set the table on the patio because tonight you're dining alfresco! As you start on dessert, the sky lights up with the yellows, oranges and bright purples unique to a Florida sunset. The kids are taking care of the dishes and you wind down from a long day with a hot bubble bath in your marble tub fit for royalty, guaranteed to melt away the stresses of your life... well, at least until the water gets cold and the kids start arguing, but don't worry! That's why you decided to go with the split floor plan and established that it's the kids' "NO GO" zone.... Sanctuary!

I know what you're thinking... "Such a place in Fort Myers doesn't exist!" I'm telling you it does and you could snag it before anyone else does, but you have to move fast because this bank owned, waterfront property with a split floor plan, hardwood floors in bedrooms, tile floors throughout, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, upgraded appliances, custom paint, slate pool deck, huge master bathroom with his and hers sinks and a living room that completely opens up to overlook the pool and water is definitely going to go fast. Did I mention the newly replaced dock and boat lift which sits on a gulf access canal just 6 homes from the Caloosahatchee River??  

856 N Town and River Dr. Fort Myers, FL

4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 3,083 Sq. Ft., 2-Car Garage

Still don't believe me?!! Then, come see it for yourself. You are going to love the Town & River community of Fort Myers, Florida.

For more information on this property or any other in Lee County, please contact Michael Polly at 239.689.7699 or email him at Michael@MichaelPolly.com.

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I am excited to announce my new position with Royal Shell Real Estate and the opening of two new offices. This story appeared in the Business Secton of the News-Press on Monday 11/22/10.

Royal Shell Real Estate is expanding its reach beyond the barrier islands as it strives to establish a resort rental and real estate sales brand throughout Southwest Florida.

The low-profile company was founded in 2006 on Sanibel, part of a family of affiliated companies founded by the Roberts family based in Wilmington, Ohio.
Until now Royal Shell has operated primarily on Sanibel and Captiva but managing broker Don DeLuca said that's changing fast:

- The company is forming an alliance with Fort Myers-based real estate brokerage Denny Grimes & Co. to bring Royal Shell into that market, starting in early December. Grimes will continue to operate at its Fort Myers location under the Royal Shell brand.

- Michael Polly, formerly vice president of Denny Grimes & Co., is now vice president of real estate operations for Royal Shell, responsible for operations, recruiting and business development.

- Royal Shell has purchased the old Congress Jewelers building on Fifth Avenue in Naples and will be operating in that market as well.

The company's strategy is to go regional with its Sanibel/Captiva business plan, managing broker Don DeLuca said: playing on the natural connections between resort rental and home sales.
"What I've seen down here is you have a lot of different companies that are segregated and individually owned and operated but nobody with a concerted effort to do it under one roof," he said. "From Naples to Fort Myers and the islands, there's a nice area that's connected, and that's Southwest Florida."
This was the plan all along, DeLuca said. "It's a vision we've had from the get-go."
Grimes, a longtime broker in Lee County and presenter at the annual News-Press Market Watch, said he's looking forward to shedding the responsibilities of management and "getting back into the role of listing and selling real estate, which are really my core competencies."

DeLuca said Royal Shell started operating recently in Naples without fanfare and already has $50 million in listings plus six or seven homes under contract.

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Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club in Fort Myers, Florida is the equivalent of luxury-resort living. With 16 sub-communities within Gulf Harbour, you will be able to find your idea of luxury in all different shapes, sizes and styles, but always at the highest level of quality.

A life of luxury takes shape in any number of Gulf Harbour's estate homes, coach homes, villas, condos, or carriage homes. If you want to live big, the estate homes range from 12,741 ($9.9 M) to 3,000 sq. ft. and some featuring a riverfront view, home theater, Chef's kitchen, pool, private beach and so much more. If you prefer high-rise living, then you could find yourself in a $2M, 3,790 sq. ft. condo with marble flooring, panoramic view of the river and gorgeous interior custom design. There is a plethora of options at Gulf Harbour and all of them just as grandiose as the other whether you live in an estate home or condo the luxury is overwhelming. What's currently available:

• 46 Highrise Condos  $289.9K-$2.95M
• 76 Lowrise Condos   $88K-$1.125M
• 11 Midrise Condos   $269K-$659K
• 41 Estate Homes     $99K-$9.9M
• 3 Detached Villas     $168.9K-$389K

Even the amenities are prestigious! Find yourself on a championship 6,700 yard 18-hole Chip Powell designed golf course and aqua-range, a private beach, in a wildlife habitat, by the waterfront pool, in the fitness center, at the spa, working on your swing at championship tennis facility and feeling the wind in your face at the yacht basin. A true gem at Gulf Harbour that all boating enthusiasts would envy is the 186 slip deep water marina with direct gulf access to the Gulf of Mexico.  For the golf and social enthusiasts, the 30,000 sq. ft. waterfront club includes member only formal and casual dining, a Golf shop, locker rooms, card rooms and is home to Johnny Brown's Restaurant.

If you are in need of some relaxation or a good work out, the 8,000 sq. ft. Spa & Fitness Center can accommodate your needs with quality exercise equipment, aerobics and dance room, personal training programs, sauna, steam room, massage services and a Tennis & Fitness shop.

For more information about this community or any other in Lee County, please email me at Michael@MichaelPolly.com or call me at 239.689.7600.

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