fort myers beach: For Florida People Particularly: When it's THIS HOT, an Open House? - 08/27/08 11:32 AM
This past weekend, I was driving down Estero Blvd on Fort Myers Beach on my way to Publix and noticed a couple of Open House signs. The official temp was about 95 but with humidity, it felt like 110. I wondered who would be tempted to leave their comfortable air conditioning to
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fort myers beach: Outside Blog on Blogger at www.NaplesFlAreaHomes.blogspot.com - 08/25/08 11:40 PM
Recently I launched my outside blog on Blogger, which may be more familiar to some as having a .blogspot.com extension. What does everyone think of having an outside Blog as well as the ActiveRain as well? Please, please, please be kind!
I look forward to any thoughts, comments and experinces with
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fort myers beach: The Strange Journey of the Armoire - 08/19/08 09:58 PM
A couple of years ago for Christmas, I wished to give my husband a special present. I was having trouble fitting his clothes in the closets and the bureaus in the bedroom because of my clothes, so I decided to purchase for him an armoire for his office, the old fashioned
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fort myers beach: A New Concept for Open Houses/Realtors Sponsoring Artists - 08/19/08 07:36 PM
With the real estate market slow and stagnant in many areas of the country, the Jack White Land Co. has recently been using a new marketing tool to create interest in hopes of boosting sales. Instead of usual open houses, which often don't result in sales, Jack, Kelly and Drew White are hosting art
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fort myers beach: Deep Roots... History of the Bonita Springs & Naples Area - 08/19/08 10:13 AM
For thousands of years, Southwest Florida's Calusa Indians paddled the rivers and back bays of this area. These earliest residents were stewards of the land and fierce warriors (Calusa means "the fierce people"). The tribe lived nomadically off the lands, always staying close to a river known as Surveyor's Creek,
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fort myers beach: Brief Weather Update from Southwest Florida (Fay) - 08/19/08 07:21 AM
I woke up this morning and the power is still on A great sign. It's past eight o'clock, and it's dark and raining, but the powers is still on. Good going, Fay.
Fay came ashore at Cape Romano just south of Marco Island, about 55 miles south of Fort Myers Beach. It never reached hurricane
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fort myers beach: A Poem for a Hurricane - 08/18/08 07:08 PM
Tonight on Fort Myers Beach, as the pot roast is slowly cooking in the oven and as I look upon my empty yard (The chairs and tables have been put away from Fay's uncertain ways) and as the Weather Channel drones on and on, I remember Hurricane Charlie. A different scenario.
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fort myers beach: Lloyd's Easy Summer Dinner For People Who Aren't Cooks - 08/15/08 02:11 PM
I'm hardly a gourmet. My wife will confirm this fact. She's a good cook. But, I can manage to turn out a summer dinner once in awhile. This is for people who aren't cooks. Below is the perfect dinner for a hot evening on Fort Myers Beach in Summer. I believe
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fort myers beach: August Cyber Tips - 08/13/08 11:19 PM
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fort myers beach: What the Seller should do with the Dog at Showings - 08/11/08 11:50 AM
Dogs are certainly the pet of choice in my neighborhood on Fort Myers Beach. Every house on my street except three are home to both dogs and people. Some houses have two or three dogs. Dogs can defintely complicate showings. With cats, the confidential showing instruction is usually "don't let the cat out." Dogs are
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fort myers beach: To Landscape with Mature Trees or Seedlings - 08/09/08 11:00 AM
A house, of course, looks nice, more inviting with lush landscaping, but part of the pleasure in a new home may also be to plan some of your own gardens and then watch it grow. When we purchased our home on Fort Myers Beach years ago, we had extensive landscaping in
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fort myers beach: For Those Seeking A Laid Back Lifestyle & a French Video - 08/07/08 09:48 PM
For some of our Canadian neighbors as well as people across the Atlantic who may be interested in this area of Southwest Florida, I made a little video. The video is in French. Even during these dog days of summer, the Fort Myers Beach stands out as the sultry beauty she is and
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fort myers beach: Fractional in Fort Myers Beach Florida - 08/07/08 07:16 AM
Two boaters from Pennsylvania named Mike and David were visiting Fort Myers Beach three years ago. The weather was superb, the fish plentiful, the sun warm, and the fun endless. They thought Fort Myers beach was pretty cool. After three weeks here on the beach they wound up with an idea.
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fort myers beach: Real Estate Price Rise Dramatically in Stanley, North Dakota - 08/06/08 08:19 PM
He's a grandfather. He's a a wealty man. Now he is after finding oil in his back yard. Herb . The former cattleman, farmer and owner of a garbage business is now retired, able to count the dollar
signs brought in by three oil wells.
Herb Geving worked his whole
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fort myers beach: The island of Fort Myers Beach is"a moveable feast" - 08/05/08 10:46 PM
Fort Myers Beach is located in Lee County, southwest Florida. It is a lively independent city of some 10,000 residents who enjoy its 7 miles of white beaches, many gulf access canals which flow into the back Bay or Estero Bay and is close enough to Fort Myers and Cape Coral if you want
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fort myers beach: In Florida, where does the "Outside" begin - 08/04/08 10:15 PM
In Florida, we live a lot outside. Our great weather makes our "outside" lifestyle possible. But, where does the outside begin? Last night, we actually left the Island(Fort Myers Beach) and drove maybe six miles down McGregor to the Iona Area, for dinner with friends. They have a pool and an outside "living" area
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fort myers beach: Ft, Myers Beach Vacation Cottage/For Those Planning to Head South in Winter - 08/04/08 01:27 PM
Private Studio Vacation Cottage Available on Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Tropically decorated. Glimpses of bay and boats from deck. Walk to seven mile white sand beach as well as shops and stores, restaurants, grocery. Washer and Dryer, Cable TV, full kitchen, tropical gardens. Cottage stocked with linens, dishes, pots, pans, books, lounge
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fort myers beach: Gulf front 2/2 corner unit on Fort Myers Beach, reduced $50k - 07/31/08 03:38 PM
Friday August 1, 2008, 9:30 AM Reduced $50k
Come see this absolutely immaculate 2/2 direct Gulf front condo. Very well maintained friendly building. Located in the Gateway Villas, 3rd floor, north corner ( sunset view ) on the preferred north end of Fort Myers Beach. Newly pavered parking area, newly redone
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fort myers beach: Can Pond Algae Replace Gasoline? - 07/31/08 09:42 AM
Possibly, scientists believe, and explain it this way: Some strains of algae contain high concentrations of oil when compared to other biofuel sources. The specific strains are isolated and then harvested in large quantifies in pond systems or bioreactors. The oil is then extracted, processed and refined into fuel that has
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fort myers beach: San Carlos Park in Southwest Florida is affordable and will likely get more attention in the future... - 07/28/08 08:54 AM
This weekend I took a drive through a very nice community in Southwest Florida known as San Carlos Park. I've been in the area since 1977 and have seen many communities grow and become more popular, such as Cape Coral, Estero, and Bonita Springs. With the advantage of it's location and
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fort myers beach: The Children On My Street - 07/27/08 09:05 PM
We've lived on this street on Fort Myers Beach for almost 10 years. I first met Kathy six years ago or so, when Kathy was six years of age. Her mom was having some problems and so she came to live with her Grandma. Her Grandma was a woman in her 40's, my
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fort myers beach: More Good News for Naples Florida - Naples just ranked 10th-best place to live and retire by AARP - 07/27/08 08:11 PM
AAPR has over 34 active members in the organization. Lucky for us the organization just named Naples and Marco Island as the 10th best place to retire and live. This is something that us locals have know all along. This type of press is exactly what we need to keep the Naples
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fort myers beach: In and About The Island of Fort Myers Beach This Weekend - 07/25/08 10:46 PM
We're gearing up for a hot summer weekend on Fort Myers Beach, Florida. I have a couple of appointments tomorrow morning and early afternoon, but after that, I'm free to enjoy the weekend with my family. What is there to do on a summer's day and night on Fort Myers Beach?
If
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fort myers beach: Waiting to Buy Property in the Naples and SW Florida Market Could Cost You Monthly - 07/24/08 12:31 PM
There have been several articles published recently about the Naples and Collier County markets getting stronger. Finally... more good news for Real Estate in South West Florida. We are definitely seeing an increase in sales and a decrease in inventory. The sign calls are increasing and the Internet activity is lighting
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fort myers beach: Fiddlers Creek - Fabulous Furnished Model Coach Home in Naples FL - 07/22/08 09:19 PM
Fiddlers Creek - Fabulous Furnished Model Coach HomeLocation: Laguna at Fiddler's CreekFabulous Furnished Model Coach Home. The residence is brand new and offers the finest lakefront view and exquisite designer furnishings and finishes throughout. Experience the 3 bedroom 3 bath property with a formal dining area, eat in kitchen, custom alcoves,
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fort myers beach: Charming Old Florida Style home in Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs FL - 07/22/08 03:02 PM
Charming Old Florida Style home in Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs FLLocation: Bonita BayCharming olde Florida style home nestled into a wooded "Secret Garden." Meticulously renovated in 2006 with new bamboo floors and plantation shutters throughout, a chef's dream open kitchen and a few year old tin roof. This home features Thermador
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fort myers beach: Best Deal in Bonita Bay! Breathtaking View of Bonita Springs - 07/22/08 02:35 PM
Best Deal in Bonita Bay! Breathtaking View of Bonita SpringsLocation: Bonita BayBEST DEAL IN BONITA BAY! Breathtaking views await you from this luxury high-rise. This residence is decorator ready and is awaiting your finishing touches. Volume ceilings, 8' sliders, screened terraces and impact resistant tinted windows are just a few of
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fort myers beach: New Communities offer great deals in Florida - 07/21/08 12:11 PM
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Going from New Development to New Development is not an easy task, it can take a lot of time and be very frustrating. If you let me know what you are interested in I have the resources to target the best developments for you and your family.
Developers have
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fort myers beach: What is a Short Sale? - 07/21/08 12:05 PM
Short sales are deals between borrowers and lenders to sell a house for less than what is owned on the mortgage. For the homeowner, short sales avert a foreclosure process. Short sales aren't perfect solutions for consumers they still reduce a credit score by 75 to 100 points and there are conditions
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fort myers beach: This real estate market should be viewed as a "Cleansing Period" - 07/21/08 11:18 AM
There will be one positive note from the housing market the last couple of years. The bad real estate companies, loan officers, mortgage companies, title companies, and real estate agents should be somewhat weeded out. Let's hope so.
My biggest frustration as an agent has always been dealing with unprofessional real
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fort myers beach: Keeping UP Appearances - 07/19/08 08:37 PM
PBS is often considered elitist, or boring, or both, but there's actually some hysterical programs. For instance, Keeping UP Appearances. The setting for the this show is a long way off, geographically as well as socially, from Fort Myers Beach, Florida.
This British comedy centers on Hyacinth Bucket, which she always pronounces as "Bouquet." She's a middle
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fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach July 18th hazy moon and weather - 07/18/08 11:07 PM
Many were gathered earlier on to see a majestic red orange sunset along the shores of Fort Myers Beach,but its the moon which caught my attention at 11:01 pm. For these who want to know where Fort Myers Beach Florida is located here is its longitude and latitude. Boaters and pilots can
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fort myers beach: Naples Real Estate continues to see a surge in sales - 07/18/08 10:17 AM
Well... there is finally good news to report about Real Estate in Naples, FL. The Naples Board of Realtors sent the following message email out to its members this morning. For once I'm so glad to see an article that doesn't contain the words Naples Short Sales, Naples Bank Foreclosure or
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fort myers beach: Looking at each other - 07/17/08 10:06 PM
This picture was taken after my wife Karen and Miss Mimi came back from a beach run In Fort Myers Beach.Mimi is very exuberant and full of energy and I can tell you from experience that she can run awfully fast.In fact to fast.
Mimi is a rescue dog, part Rhodesian
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fort myers beach: Florida: Running For Your Life - 07/15/08 07:14 PM
I didn't run until I moved to Florida. I didn't run for awhile after we came to Florida. Then, I reached that age, 30 something, and to my great surprise, this thin body was gaining some unwanted weight. I joined a gym and was told by many fitness experts that there
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fort myers beach: A FUN Vacation Rental House! Asking $2500 a month, FT Myers Beach! - 07/13/08 07:52 PM
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fort myers beach: 2 story homes: which one is just eye candy? - 07/11/08 11:06 PM
Which one is stronger and why are so many 2 story homes in Lee County so affordable?
Colonial houses in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs and Cape Coral have also been hit by the market. No surprise there. The answer is more of a question if they were build pre or post 1992 when new
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fort myers beach: Piling Frame homes vs. Concrete Block Homes: what do you prefer? - 07/11/08 10:13 PM
From the coast Kennybunkport Maine, to Hyannis MA to the coasts of Florida along Fort Myers Beach you will meet avid supporters of both contructions.One thing we do know is that most homes which are made of concrete blocks have something in common with frame homes. They usually both have
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fort myers beach: Gulf front 3/2 home. "OPEN HOUSE" Saturday July12, 2008. Reduced $100k - 07/11/08 07:49 PM
Reduced $100k
Just finished on the annual " Parade of Homes " !
Owner will include one of the hot " SMART " cars with the purchase of this home !
Wouldn't this put a smile on her face !
Gorgeous 3/2 direct Gulf front home. Totally decorator furnished home. I will
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fort myers beach: What Cows May Do For Your Garden - 07/11/08 07:27 AM
My nneighbor, Bonnie, a naturalist, has an amazing way with plants and flowers. She literally left on my Fort Myers Beach doorstep a type of cow post fertilizer with instructions to place it in a covered white bucket for two weeks. The two weeks are almost up and it's nearly ready to be spread about.
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fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE" Direct Gulf front Friday 9 :30 AM, July 11, 2008 Reduced $100k - 07/10/08 03:37 PM
Reduced $100k
Just finished on the annual " Parade of Homes " !
Owner will include one of the hot " SMART " cars with the purchase of this home !
Wouldn't this put a smile on her face !
Gorgeous 3/2 direct Gulf front home. Totally decorator furnished home. I will
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fort myers beach: Taking a breather with The Calusa Indians - 07/10/08 12:39 AM
WE all need to take a breather. I can walk a few minutes from my house and immerse myself in the immense and overwhelming beauty of the sea and forget the mondane or the pressure from work. There are few others places that I rather be,Walking accross San Carlos Bld I can already anticipate
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fort myers beach: My Florida Garden: Will This Magnolia Survive and Thrive? - 07/09/08 07:13 PM
A garden is more than decoration or staging or investment. There is a saying: A bottle of wine will bring you happiness for an hour. Marriage will bring you happiness for a year. And, a garden will bring you happiness for a lifetime.
I don't particuarly agree with the first two statements. A bottle
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fort myers beach: Should Mimi be my official new Assistant? - 07/07/08 10:12 PM
I have looked for awhile for a solid real estate assistant, someone who has an exuberant personality, high energy and can attract new clients. I require someone who is a go getter and Mimi is that (especially if you put a piece of steak in front of her). She does have good social skills, although
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fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE " Tuesday July 8, 2008 , 9:30 Reduced $50k - 07/07/08 02:29 PM
Tuesday July 8, 2008, 9:30 AM Reduced $50k
Come see this absolutely immaculate 2/2 direct Gulf front condo. Very well maintained friendly building. Located in the Gateway Villas, 3rd floor, north corner ( sunset view ) on the preferred north end of Fort Myers Beach. Newly pavered parking area, newly redone
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fort myers beach: Loggerhead Sea Turtles on Fort Myers Beach - 07/06/08 01:25 PM
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida Sea Turtle Monitoring and protection Program, now in its 26th year, wants all residents and visitors to help during the nesting season by turning off or shielding lights which can be seen from the beach. Young hatchlings naturally crawl toward the light and thereby not make
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fort myers beach: Symbols of Freedom/Fourth of July 2008 - 07/05/08 10:44 AM
Fourth of July represents freedom, of course, and the day is always filled with symbols of freedom. In much of the world, people are not free and if nothing else, Iraq has taught us that there are no easy answers to solving the problems that exist in this world.
None who have always
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fort myers beach: Giving a Name to Your . . . . . . Home - 07/03/08 03:47 PM
It's an old custom, naming one's home, not often practiced these days. Of course, these homes were most often grand houses with sprawling grounds, such as "Tara" from Gone with the Wind. Here on Fort Myers Beach, the practice continues. From "Bobby's Place," a funky cottage on the Beach to "Island Refuge," a
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fort myers beach: Taking the House off the Market and Renting it out - 07/01/08 04:00 PM
In the eyes of a rental or property management person, the above scenario, obtaining a rental propety that has just been taken off the market, is an ideal situation. The positives include:
Usually, a house that has been recently on the market for sale is in good condition and the owner, when
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fort myers beach: Investing on a Budget - 06/29/08 09:42 AM
Many people would like to invest in real estate, but can't take on two separate mortgages. Many people who don't have a retirement fund would like to own a rental and have that rental income, but can't take on another mortgage. For these folks, buying a duplex or a home with
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fort myers beach: I love Celtic Women; He loves Celtic Men; and Music at Open Houses - 06/29/08 07:39 AM
I came home last night and happned to catch the Celtic Women perform on our local PBS station here on Fort Myers Beach. Their voices are incredible. Had me thinking, too, about music in general and Open Houses. I don't believe that I've ever been to an Open House where the Realtor had
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fort myers beach: What Keeps Me Awake at Night - 06/24/08 06:22 PM
Mostly, Frasier. The television show from the 90's. Here on Fort Myers Beach, the show is on Channel 41 from 12:00 midnight to 1:00 AM. Two Episodes. Both my wife and I find the show hysterical. It's great to relax with after a busy day.
Sometimes, thoughts of a rough, fragile
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fort myers beach: Why is a Garden and landscaping so Important when Selling a Home? - 06/23/08 10:06 AM
I often take the pooch for a walk after dinner. While doing so, sometimes I take note of my own neighborhood on Fort Myers Beach and what I notice most is the landscaping and gardens. A nice garden cannot help but catch the eye, which is why Sellers need to take note
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fort myers beach: - Livin La Vida Loca by the Gulf/Beach Home on Ft. Myers Beach $599,000 - 06/22/08 01:59 PM
No question, we are living the good life in in Southwest Florida. I can't even imagine going back up north and living most the year indoors because of cold weather. Below is the best deal for a single family home with gulf frontage on Fort Myers Beach. Third house from the Gulf
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fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE " Saturday June 21, 2008 3 - 5 PM, Reduced $50k - 06/21/08 01:59 PM
Fort Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE" Single family home Saturday June 21, 2008 Reduced $50k
If you are looking for a great Fort Myers Beach home for under $400k this is it ! Very charming 2/2 just across the street from the Gulf. Two under building parking spaces, nice lot
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fort myers beach: Who's Walking Around Fort Myers Beach These Days? - 06/19/08 07:31 PM
You never know who you will see walking down the streets of Fort Myers Beach these days. A movie star, the news team from Wink News taking their lunch break on the Island or a one of mother Nature's finest creatures.
For a couple desiring to walk along the street of Fort Myers
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fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE " Friday June 20, 2008 9:30 AM - 06/19/08 03:45 PM
Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE " Friday June 20, 9:30 AM Reduced $50k
Come see this absolutely immaculate 2/2 direct Gulf front condo. Very well maintained friendly building. Located in the Gateway Villas, 3rd floor, north corner ( sunset view ) on the preferred north end of Fort Myers Beach. Newly
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fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach home deals for investors and island lovers - 06/18/08 11:04 PM
Welcome to Fort Myers Beach! This island located along the Gulf Of Mexico some 26 miles north of Naples, 6 miles to the city limits of Fort Myers Beach also borders Bonita Springs in the South, is a special tropical island. You may want to frolic along its 7 miles of
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fort myers beach: The Raw Stats: Hurricanes rarely hit Southwest Florida . . . . - 06/18/08 05:31 PM
but once in 60 years, a hurricane does hit, and I was in Fort Myers (we had evacuated from Fort Myers Beach) when Charlie visited us. We lived through it. Our house lived through it. Charlie is only a memory now . . . . and a poem, a poem that
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fort myers beach: 3/2 Gulf front on Fort Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE " Thursday June 19, 2008 - 06/18/08 03:18 PM
Fort Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE" Direct Gulf front Thursday June 19, 2008 9 AM, Reduced $100k..
Just finished on the annual " Parade of Homes " !
Owner will include one of the hot " SMART " cars with the purchase of this home !
Wouldn't this put a
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fort myers beach: Gulf front 3/2 on Fort Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE " Tuesday June 17, 2008 - 06/16/08 03:56 PM
Fort Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE" Direct Gulf front Sunday June 8, 2008 9 AM, Reduced $100k..
Just finished on the annual " Parade of Homes " !
Owner will include one of the hot " SMART " cars with the purchase of this home !
Wouldn't this put a smile
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fort myers beach: Would Hemingway Prefer Fort Myers Beach Over Key West? - 06/16/08 10:52 AM
No doubt he would in this modern day and age. Key West is still beautiful, but has turned into the perfect tourist town. I don't believe that Hemingway would appreciate the throngs of people milling about Duval Street every night or the guided tours through his own home every day. These
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fort myers beach: Three Ways to Market You and Your Business - 06/15/08 06:13 PM
1. Independent Book Stores. Not only is this a great way to support independent and community book stores, but many of the Independents are run by locals who will gladly allow you to leave a stack of business cards on the counters. My experience was even more positive. There's a used book
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fort myers beach: Not for Florida Women Only: What to Wear When it's Hot - 06/15/08 04:12 PM
The temp neared 95 degrees F and the humidity was through the roof. I had scheduled a meeting with a a new client at 2:00 in the afternoon, in the height of the humidity. I had been running around the house in swimwear all morning. Residing on an Island, Fort Myers Beach, swimwear is often my fashion choice.
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fort myers beach: 2008 U.S. Open/John Kennedy, Jr./Fort Myers Golf Courses - 06/15/08 12:04 PM
Tiger Woods was truly amazing yesterday, coming back from a double bogie to now leading the U.S. Open on the final day. Of course, the question is: How hurt is he? He was grimacing in pain when teeing off the last couple of holes yesterday. Davis Love III coming back from
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fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE" Saturday June 14, 2008 1 PM Gulf front condo - 06/14/08 02:00 PM
Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE " Saturday June 14, 2:30 AM Reduced $50k (edit/delete)
Come see this absolutely immaculate 3/2 direct Gulf front condo. Very well maintained friendly building. Located in the Gateway Villas, 3rd floor, north corner ( sunset view ) on the preferred north end of Fort Myers Beach.
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fort myers beach: Another Great Thing About Fort Myers Beach is the Price of Gas - 06/11/08 02:35 PM
The gas prices need not matter greatly on Fort Myers Beach . . . . as long as you don't need to leave the Island, that is. Living on a seven mile island, a bike will do or just the legs, to get around. Then, there's always the trolley that travels thorugh the
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fort myers beach: The Great Swing State/Is Obama Buying A Short Sale on Ft. Myers Beach? - 06/10/08 08:30 PM
Shall we examine the recent history of elections in Florida? I think not. Do Floridians get too much Vitamin D, i.e. too much sun? Maybe. How will Florida vote in the upcoming presidential election? Will it be Obama or McCain?
McCain is obviously more in touch with the people of Florida,
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fort myers beach: One of the Great Things About Florida is . . - 06/09/08 02:28 PM
. . . . . a garden in all seasons, trees full with leaves and blooms all year round. My wife is into gardening. I take care of the landscaping, which is no easy task, especially in summer. If the lawn is not mowed at least once a week and the
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fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE" Direct Gulf front Saturday June 7, 2008 9 :30 AM, 2008 Reduced $100k - 06/06/08 02:19 PM
Fort Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE" Direct Gulf front Saturday June 7, 2008 9 AM, Reduced $100k..
Just finished on the annual " Parade of Homes " !
Wouldn't this put a smile on her face !
Gorgeous 3/2 direct Gulf front home. Totally decorator furnished home. I will be
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fort myers beach: Just Another Sunday - 06/02/08 09:41 PM
I told my wife the night before that we had to visit three properties in San Carlos Park the next day, not just her rental. She does rental management. I had two new listings to inspect and install lockboxes. San Carlos Park is a an area of Fort Myers, Lee County,
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fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE" Single family home Wednesday 9 AM, 2008 Reduced $100k - 05/27/08 03:49 PM
OPEN HOUSE" Direct Gulf front Sunday May 18, 9 :30 AM, 2008 Reduced $100k
Just finished on the annual " Parade of Homes " !
Wouldn't this put a smile on her face !
Gorgeous 3/2 direct Gulf front home. Totally decorator furnished home. I will be hosting this listing on
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fort myers beach: One of the Great Things About Fort Myers Beach . . . - 05/22/08 11:35 AM
. . . is that dogs are allowed on the beach. Every morning, my wife gets up, decides which of her many running outfits to put on, fools with her hair a few minutes, applies a bit of mascara and lipstick and she and the dog are out the door. They're off
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fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE" Single family home Friday 11 AM, 2008 Reduced $50k - 05/09/08 09:50 AM
Beach " OPEN HOUSE " Friday May 9, 2008 11 AM - 2 PM
If you are looking for a great Fort Myers Beach home for under $400k this is it ! Very charming 2/2 just across the street from the Gulf. Two under building parking spaces, nice lot with room
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fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach " SHRIMP BOIL " - 04/19/08 04:24 PM
Fort Myers Beach " Shrimp Boil ", Sat April 19 , 2008 Fort Myers Beach Saturday April 19, 2008 St. Raphael's Episcopal Church, located on 5601 Williams Dr on Fort Myers Beach is having their delicious Shrimp Boil Saturday March 29, 2008 from 5-7 PM. The dinners feature wild caught Gulf shrimp. cole slaw,
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fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE " April 5, 2008 9 AM Reduced $100k - 04/04/08 11:07 PM
Fort Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE " Saturday April 5, 2008 9 AM Reduced $100k Single family home for sale on Fort Myers Beach ! This 3 bed 2 bath home is on a beautifully landscaped double lot on a quiet friendly street. Walk to the Gulf beach, downtown, shopping,
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fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE " Friday April 8, 2007 9 AM Reduced $100k - 04/03/08 09:33 PM
April 4, 2008 9 AM Reduced $100k Single family home for sale on Fort Myers Beach ! This 3 bed 2 bath home is on a beautifully landscaped double lot on a quiet friendly street. Walk to the Gulf beach, downtown, shopping, restaurants and pier. Easy on-off the island. Three houses from
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fort myers beach: Buyers and Sellers: how good is Zillow and eppraisal? - 04/02/08 10:42 PM
Florida Home Buyers, Sellers, lenders and Real Estate Professionals are curious to know: who is the best on line web site "appraiser".How accurate are they? How friendly is the site? If buyers wantto purchase a home in Lee County, can they rely on Zillow? First http://zillow.com/ which comparable comes in Hybrid, Aerial and Street maps
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fort myers beach: Here's the full Feb Foreclosure report, you don't have to go to the link previous post. - 03/20/08 12:14 PM
FORECLOSURE ACTIVITY DECREASES 4 PERCENT IN FEBRUARYBy RealtyTrac Staff Foreclosure Activity Up Nearly 60 Percent From February 2007 IRVINE, Calif. - March 13, 2008 - RealtyTrac® (realtytrac.com), the leading online marketplace for foreclosure properties, today released its February 2008 U.S. Foreclosure Market ReportTM, which shows foreclosure filings - default notices, auction sale
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fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE " Sunday March 9, 2008 1 PM Reduced $100k - 03/08/08 09:52 PM
Fort Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE ", March 9, 2008 9 AM Reduced $100k Single family home for sale on Fort Myers Beach ! This 3 bed 2 bath home is on a beautifully landscaped double lot on a quiet friendly street. Walk to the Gulf beach, downtown, shopping, restaurants and pier.
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fort myers beach: Southwest Florida Pre-foreclosure and Short Sale Listings - 03/04/08 08:10 PM
With the winter season in southwest Florida and the buyer's market, we are seeing a lot of activity. Many folks from "up north" who have been thinking about properties for awhile now are getting serious as this just may be the right time. This is particularly true when they were priced
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fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach Annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life - 02/29/08 01:52 PM
Ft Myers Beach Relay For Life will be held March 1 beginning at noon until March 2 6am. The annual event will be held at the Fort Myers Beach Holiday Inn . Thirteen teams will be walking for 18 hours, raising money for the American Cancer Society. At 12 o'clock the Opening Ceremony
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fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach Annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life - 02/29/08 08:19 AM
Ft Myers Beach Relay For Life will be held March 1 beginning at noon until March 2 6am. The annual event will be held at the Fort Myers Beach Holiday Inn . Thirteen teams will be walking for 18 hours, raising money for the American Cancer Society. At 12 o'clock the Opening Ceremony
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fort myers beach: OPEN HOUSE on Fort Myers Beach Saturday Feb 23 , 2008 9 AM - 02/22/08 09:49 PM
Fort Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE" Saturday Feb 23, 2008 9 AM Reduced $100k Single family home for sale on Fort Myers Beach ! This 3 bed 2 bath home is on a beautifully landscaped double lot on a quiet friendly street. Walk to the Gulf beach, downtown, shopping, restaurants and pier. Easy
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fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE " Tuesday Jan 29, 2008 2 PM Reduced $100k - 01/28/08 09:51 PM
Fort Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE " Tuesday Jan 29, 2008 2 PM Reduced $100k Fort Myers Beach single family home for sale. This 3 bed 2 bath home is on a beautifully landscaped double lot on a quiet friendly street. Walk to the Gulf beach, downtown, shopping, restaurants and pier. Easy on-off the
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fort myers beach: Real Estate Internet Networking vs. Old fashion real estate sales - 01/26/08 12:23 AM
I cannot knock down the immense impact of the Internet, networking, blogging on Active Rain, Localism.com for example,on line marketing, SEO, widgets, RSS and more which have transformed our industry. I don't miss the days in the mid 90's when we had this huge listing book of properties and the MLS
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fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach " OPEN HOUSE " Sunday Jan 13, 2008 1 PM Reduced $100k - 01/12/08 09:15 PM
Fort Myers Beach single family home for sale. This 3 bed 2 bath home is on a beautifully landscaped double lot on a quiet friendly street. Walk to the Gulf beach, downtown, shopping, restaurants and pier. Easy on-off the island. Three houses from the bay. Owners have redone every inch of this
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fort myers beach: Parrot Key in Fort myers, Florida - 01/01/08 04:27 PM
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fort myers beach: Things to Do | Bonita Springs - 12/30/07 07:31 AM
A super easy day trip, afternoon trip or just a trip for breakfast or lunch can be made to Fort Myers Beach from Bonita Springs. Fort Myers Beach is accessible from only two main points. The south end via Bonita Beach Road through Bonita Springs and the north end via San
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fort myers beach: This one simple thing... - 12/14/07 03:57 PM
I called a local office to schedule a showing. The woman answering my call really caught me off guard ! Her voice, and the warm, welcoming spirit behind it, conveyed such a positive energetic person ! She was a receptionist for that office and obviously took so much pride in her
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fort myers beach: It's a Wonderful Life .... - 12/03/07 06:31 PM
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fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach trolly lane to be shut down - 12/03/07 09:29 AM
Off -island visitors to Fort Myers Beach will still be able to " Park and Ride " the beach shuttle but the popular shuttle will no longer benefit from having a dedicated " Shuttle Only " lane over the bridge. Ridership is up and visitors and businesses alike generally support the
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fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce " Spirit of the Holidays " - 12/02/07 01:43 PM
Save these dates: 12 th Annual Spirit of the Holidays dinner and auction: Date: Tuesday, December 4, 2007 Place: South Beach Grille Time: Social Hour 5:30 Dinner Hour 6:30 Cost: $25.00 donation per person The event provides much needed gifts for needy families here on Fort Myers Beach. South Beach Grille is located at the north end
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fort myers beach: Is this the newest " Scam " Caution: puppies - 11/27/07 09:16 AM
Ran across this email and wondered if this might be the next level of the bad guys' attempts to engage people and get either money or identities: GREETINGS,MY NAME IS JOSSY COLE,MY HUSBAND AND I ARE ON A CHRISTIANMISSION TO AFRICA AND I CAME ALONG WITH MY 3 TEACUP YORKSHIRE TERRIERBABIES.AFTER A
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fort myers beach: Thanksgiving Moon, Hemingway and dream catchers - 11/22/07 01:28 AM
Hemingway, DReam catchers
While wishing all of you a pleasant and festive time during Thanksgiving
in Fort Myers Beach
I am sending this moon among palm branches. We of course all wish for a
better market.What's new? But we have a lot to be thankful for.
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fort myers beach: Countrywide spoke at our staff meeting today ! - 11/21/07 03:37 PM
Our office typically has a staff meeting most Wednesday mornings. This week we had three reps from Countrywide address our group. I must say I was very impressed ! They were informed, well organized and answered our questions in a very straightforward manner. Countrywide appears to be addressing the mortgage crises head
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fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach 21st Annual Golf Open - 11/14/07 04:20 PM
Saturday November 17, 2007 Fort Myers Beach 8 AM START $60/player includes Lunch at the South Beach Grill, cart, on-course beverages. Event is held at the Fort Myers Beach Golf Club. For entry info call: 239 454-7500 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Mens 1st Place Ladies Mixed Join us for Fun, Prizes, Cash Other choices include a
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fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach Sand Sculpting Competiton - 11/08/07 08:22 PM
Fort Myers Beach is hosting a sand sculpting championship this weekend entertaining artists from around the country. Master sculpters will gather to show their talent in the warm sun along the south end of Estero Island. This annual event showcases artists works that will leave you saying that can not be
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fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach home for sale... - 10/20/07 10:41 PM
Absolutely immaculate 3/2 beach home on " oasis" double lot on Fort Myers Beach ! None other like it on the island. Owners have totally redone this home including new roof, insulation, tile, fireplace, storage and attic. Truly anazing decor and style. Family friendly and built for casual entertaining. On a
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fort myers beach: Junior Olympic Sailors hit Fort Myers Beach Oct 20 & 21 - 10/18/07 10:24 AM
If you happen to be at the Fort Myers Holiday Inn this Sat & Sun, Oct 20,21 you might wonder why there are 250-300 racing sailboats on the Gulf of Mexico. The answer would be that sailboat racers from 8-18 and representing Florida and severtal northern states converge on Fort Myers
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