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Fort Myers Beach " Taste of Santini & Art Fair " 2011

By Bill Gillhespy

Real Estate Agent with 16 Sunview Blvd

February 27, 2011 06:08 AM

Fort Myers Beach " Taste of Santini & Art Fair " was held Saturday Feb 26, 2011. It was held in the parking lot of the Santini Plaza shopping area. Now in its' second year the fair well attended. Having a great location mid-island and plenty of sunshine doesn't hurt. Intended to showcase the local restaurants and businesses within the Santini Plaza by having the restaurants provide limited menus and house specialties available for event goers. Along with the tastings were local businesses and service providers to the island. The event started at 9 AM and continued until 4 PM. Crowds were excellent and spanned the entire day. Attendees were encouraged to donate canned goods for local charities rather than an entry fee. Don't you just love these local community events ! Here we see Michigan resident and Fort Myers Beach snowbird planing a parachute ride from Mid Island Water Sports ! Now thats' gotta be a fun ride ! Fort Myers Beach wave runners and parachute rides

Fort Myers Beach visitors attend our street fair !

Fort Myers Beach kayak lovers gather around !

Fort Myers Beach Taste of Santini

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June Tassillo

Owner/Broker RE/MAX Elite Realty - Franklin, NC

Let me help you with the next phase of your life!

Hi Bill... Looks like a fun day. I been parasailing on Fort Myers beach and it was fun. I would do it again. Looks like you had a pretty day for the event. Thanks foa great Localism post!

Feb 27, 2011 08:40 AM

Barb & Sal Dragotta

Macomb, MI

Macomb County Michigan

Bill...officially going on record to say "You're killing me here" That sunshine, the surf boards, the "shorts", the various 'shades', and those glorious veggies & fruits. That settles it, should we actually sell this Home & get to FL. the trip to Fort Meyer Beach is a high priority. AND, it will be taken in February too. Can't wait.
Have a great week ahead.

Barb

Feb 27, 2011 11:15 AM

Barb Szabo, CRS

RE/MAX Above & Beyond - Cleveland, OH

E-pro Realtor, Cleveland Ohio Homes

Great pics Bill and I love the canned food idea in lieu of admission! And it was a beautifully sunny day!

Feb 28, 2011 08:52 AM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

We do a similar thing called "Taste of Trinity" in our area, Bill. It's always a lot of fun.

Mar 04, 2011 11:12 PM

Bill Gillhespy

16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL

Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Hi Barb: Thanks for the kind words. Great pics are a little easier with all the sunshine and happy visitors !

Hi Toni: Any time a community comes together to celebrate it is probably a good thing and a fun time.

Mar 05, 2011 01:58 AM

Bill Burchard

3B Realty: 951-347-3818, CA - Murrieta, CA

Broker, Realtor, Representing Buyers and Sellers

Hi Bill. This looks like it was a wonderful and successful event. And judging from the attire… t-shirts and shorts… Florida is a nice place to be during the winter!

Mar 05, 2011 09:28 AM

Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate

M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Bill, This looks like a fun event on a beautiful day! Parachute rides, kayaks and fresh produce! We're so lucky to live here in the sunshine state.

Mar 05, 2011 11:44 AM

Hi Bill, I always laugh when I read a discussion on how agents should dress. Most of our customers walk in wearing exactly what you see in the pics. If we dressed in a suit/tie we would look like an attorney from out of town !

Mar 06, 2011 02:53 AM

Hi Sandy, I totally agree. Beautiful sunshine, mid to high 70's, friendly crowds and a community celebration. Doesn't get any better than that for me ! Thanks for stopping by !

Mar 06, 2011 02:57 AM

Tom Waite

Thomas Waite Real Estate Broker - Cypress, CA

So Cal-Apartment Bldg Investments

Great Blog Bill:

What a fun day in Florida! Well done Localism blog and color story.

Keep up the good work.

Tom

Mar 07, 2011 05:27 AM

Hi Tom, I live and work here on Fort Myers Beach and love to promote it to others. This was a small event and I'm hoping it does well and continues to grow and prosper !

Mar 07, 2011 08:12 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Bill --- these type of events really pull a community together. Great photos!

Mar 08, 2011 02:37 PM

Hi Michael, Good point. Any time we can celebrate something about our island is reason enough to get folks together ! Great weather and lots of friendly faces doesn't hurt either !

Mar 09, 2011 03:43 AM

Hi Dennis, LOL, just another tough day at the office ! Thanks for stopping by and commenting !

Mar 10, 2011 01:57 AM

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