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Fresh veggies, fruit & flowers Pay It Forward on Fort Myers Beach

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Real Estate Agent with 16 Sunview Blvd

Fresh veggies, fruit & flowers now available on Fort Myers Beach What do a custom built trailer, 2 Fort Myers Beach entrepreneurs and tomatoes have in common ?  When you put them together and park the trailer in the Santini Square parking lot you have the brainchild of Gary Nienaber and Travis Owen.  Both have other business interests here on the island but decided there was a need for a convenient location where locals could shop for fresh fruit, veggies and flowers !  Only open for a few days they report business is great and the demand is growing.  Open 7 days a week from 8 - 3 the Santini Market offers a surprising assortment of fresh produce all from the local sources.  Both partners are excited about the convenience of their location and proximity to the many condos surrounding the Santini Square location.  Look for the trailer next to Estero Blvd and stop by and say " Hi " to Gary and Travis !

Fort Myers Beach locally grown produce 

 

Fort Myers Beach fresh produce

Fort Myers Beach produce stand

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Website:   www.BillGillhespy.com

Fort Myers Beach Realtor

Comments (17)

William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Bill, It sounds like Gary and Travis have found their little piece of Nirvana. Doing what they love and making a difference.

Dec 07, 2010 04:52 AM
Bill Gillhespy
16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL
Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Hi William,  Thanks for stoppng by and commenting.  Always nice to see local businesses being creative.

Dec 07, 2010 05:13 AM
Barb & Sal Dragotta
Macomb, MI
Macomb County Michigan

Bill....those photos are So VERY Unfair to those of us who do not reside in the "warmer" climes of this nation.
       No. don't mean that  LOL well, only when I go near the garage as it it 25 * on this 'sunny day' here in MI.
      I look forward longingly to our possible move to FL--I want to be able to buy Local Tomatoes in December.
      Photos are really good.
     have a great WARM rest of the week.

Barb 

Dec 07, 2010 05:59 AM
Bill Gillhespy
16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL
Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Hi Barb,  I remember many Michigan winter days and still enjoy them - on the evening news !  Many fond memories of Michigan and always look forward to the snow birds .

Dec 07, 2010 06:05 AM
Barb & Sal Dragotta
Macomb, MI
Macomb County Michigan

Bill...thanks for the email--still unfair though--actually, will we be 'snowbirds' when we move there or will we be rather "transplants" from up North--that doesn't sound so good either.
Well, no matter you are still wished a good WARM rest of the week.

Barb  

Dec 07, 2010 06:50 AM
Nina Rogoff
Boston, MA
Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents

I love farm stands! We have a pretty short season for it here, but it's so nice while it lasts. We love your part of Florida. We've spent some nice vacations on Sanibel and exploring Ft. Myers.

Dec 10, 2010 05:13 AM
Bill Gillhespy
16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL
Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Hi Nina,  Our island has two " Farmers' Markets " and this one is so conveniently located for people to pick up a few things.  Thanks for stopping by !  Hope your Holiday Season is the best ever !

Dec 10, 2010 09:00 AM
Pat Haddad, ABR, CRS, ePRO, GRI
Keller Williams Indianapolis Metro NE - Carmel, IN
Carmel, Fishers, Westfield IN Real Estate Expert

Gosh Bill, you are getting a lot of negative comments.  Here's another one---I want to be where you and these vegetables are!!!!!  It is so cold today in Indiana.  Great idea to have a sort of 'satellite' business with low overhead!

Dec 11, 2010 06:00 AM
Bill Gillhespy
16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL
Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Hi Pat,  Don't let the negative vibes throw you off.  It's a lonely job but someone has to do it !  Just another tough day at the office !  Hope your Holiday Season is the best ever !

Dec 11, 2010 06:16 AM
Bob & Leilani Souza
Souza Realty 916.408.5500 - Roseville, CA
Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments

Bill, Fort Myers Beach residents are lucky to have the Santini Market, thanks to Gary and Travis! I bet those tomatoes are delightfully delicious! :)

Leilani

Dec 12, 2010 09:42 PM
Bill Gillhespy
16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL
Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos
Hi Leilani, We have lots of fresh local fruits and veggies and it is great to have them in a convenient location ! Hope your Holiday Season is the best ever !
Dec 13, 2010 06:29 AM
Steve Baklaich
RE/MAX Results St Cloud Mn real estate - Saint Cloud, MN
Treating Buyers & Sellers to Full Service Always.

What a great business idea Bill. Our fresh (local) produce season is over here in Minnesota. How I would love to visit your little corner of paradise right now:)

Dec 15, 2010 07:17 AM
Bill Gillhespy
16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL
Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Hi Steve,  I just spoke with a buyer from your state and asked him to look out the window and describe the weather  !  He laughed so hard he dropped the phone.  It made the point to him that he needed to get some paperwork to meet so we can get a nice duplex under contract. 

Dec 16, 2010 08:51 AM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

Bill - I'm sure there business will continue to grow, who doesn't love fresh fruit and veggies?

Dec 16, 2010 12:49 PM
Bill Gillhespy
16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL
Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos
Hi Michelle, These guys are opportunists and certainly have found a need and filled it ! Hope your Holiday Season is the best ever !
Dec 17, 2010 02:30 AM
Kevin Nash
Shorewest Realtors, Metro Milwaukee - Germantown, WI
ABR,SRES,CRS,CSRS

Boy oh boy, I haven't seen a display like that since summer at our local farmer's market. Nice

Dec 17, 2010 10:25 AM
Bill Gillhespy
16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL
Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Morning Kevin,  Just one of the advantages of living in a tropical climate range.  I mentioned they might want to include some fresh cider or perhaps have a local BBQ guy locate next to them !  Making myself hungry !  Hope your Holiday Season is the best ever !

Dec 18, 2010 02:00 AM