Located in one of the prime area of the Fort Myers Historic District near the homes of Edison and Ford, this vintage historic home build in 1925 offers quality of craftsmanship within a classic Cape Code architectural design and an Old  Florida flair.

It has an oversized lot of over a third of an acre, with a depth of around 160 feet.Don't let the age fool you. It has a full modern bathroom and kitchen and a separate cottage which could be used for visitors or income. Perfect for an investor or a new homesteader.

The wood floors are original and it boots a fireplace, granite counter tops, crown molding an a Jacuzzi tub. It has all the comfort of a modern home within a historic home.

This home is my one of pick for one of the more interesting foreclosures along the historic district of Fort Myers.This Fort Myers foreclosure 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.At an asking price of $258,000 I wouldn't think that it would stay long on this market.Remember we are talking about over 2100 square feet in a prime area.

For more information about this beautiful home contact me at 239-810-2980 or e-mail me at realtorlloyd@aol.com. I'll be glad to get you more data or show you this beauty.

Happy Hunting!

LLoyd Nichols
Right Choice Realty LLC
cell: 239-810-2980
office: 239-463-5217
Active Rain Blog: http://activerain.com/lloydn
Website: http://www.mlsouthwestfloridahomes.com
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A few weeks ago my wife and I had the pleasure of being invited at the Snook Bight Yacht Club & Marina Fort Myers Beach. It was a lay back promotional affair with an open cook out and drinks. They want to make sure Florida Boaters know that the Snook Bight is open for business.

                     View of the Bayfront Bistro located on the second floor.

It was a fun event with plenty of smoked meats and pasta, an open free bar which I didn't mind and a Key West type band with  a fair amount of Jimmy Buffet songs. It is located on Fort Myers Beach mid island just behind the fairly attractive Publix ( amazing but true), of course smack on Estero Bay. It looks like a winner. It is.

                      The Snook Bight Marina Yacht  Club

This new marina/ Yacht club is meant for the serious boaters in mind. The slips are to be build by the early spring and will have 201 state -of-the art dry storage up to 42 feet. Tip free loading and unloading services, 54 concrete floating docks up to 50 feet which is the best money can buy, wireless internet, water, cable tv access, electrical hook up dockside.

                         The older slips as they are now.There will be floating concrete 54 wet slips instead. The real thing.

It is loading with amenities to numerous to name all of them, but I can tell you that I have seen the club house, the location of the 150 seat restaurant and bar which view sweeps the entire bay frontage from a second floor, a pool which was already build when I took a tour, on site licensed techs, and on site ship's store and more... and they have not left any stoned unturned.

This is a quality  Fort Myers Beach marina with easy access and minutes from Estero Bay to the Gulf Of Mexico. You may either lease or buy the dry racks units.Same for the Wet slips.It works like a condo. This concept is perfect for Florida boaters who want to own their own wet slips or dry racks and also want to enjoy some of the amenities of a Yacht Club....or rent them. Either way its a winner.   

                       The Marina's Official Host, is a 10 year old colorful Macaw named Tiki.

Wet slips are from size 38', 46' and 50' with beam range to 23' with prices ranging from $150K to $225K.

                       Club House

The Rackominiums or dry Rack pretty much works like a condominium. You purchase it and receive a Deed. It also has an association. Racks range from $75,000 to $200,000.

                           Estero Bay, Fort Myers Beach

Financing is available at or below prime rate. I am glad they didn't say at or above. Note: prices may raise and have already been adjusted higher twice, so if interested, take advantage of the present affordable prices.

                       Eric Stone Band at the party.

For more information call LLoyd at 239-810-2980 or e-mail me at realtorlloydn@aol.com

Happy boating!

LLoyd Nichols
Right Choice Realty LLC
cell: 239-810-2980
office: 239-463-5217
Active Rain Blog: http://activerain.com/lloydn
Website: http://www.mlsouthwestfloridahomes.com
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   This Portofino VIII carriage home in Fort Myers has just been reduced to $133K. Take advantage of the present market to acquire a quality home in Fort Myers without the high fees.This is a Fort Myers Short Sale.

You may enjoy the large pool facing a lake or the generous exercise room in the elegant Club House.Located at 12001 Lucca St, #102, you will enjoy the peace and quite of the community as a whole but also the preserve facing its lanai.

  For more information click on the link at the very bottom of this page or call me at 239-810-2980 or e-mail me at realtorlloydn@aol.com. Don't miss this one. At an asking price of $133K it is the lowest priced condo in Portofino.

Happy hunting!

LLoyd

LLoyd Nichols
Right Choice Realty LLC
cell: 239-810-2980
office: 239-463-5217
Active Rain Blog: http://activerain.com/lloydn
Website: http://www.mlsouthwestfloridahomes.com
Website Blog: http://ftmyershomesandgardens.blogspot.com/

      
Portofino Club House

2 Bedrooms - 2 Full Baths

$133,000

Attractive carriage/coach home on the first floor,with preserve view, granite counter tops on the kitchen, tiled floors in the living room,breakfast nook area, bathrooms and kitchen.$272 per month condo fees.This is a SHORT SALE subject to existing lenders approval which may result in delays. Very well located off Six miles Cypress,close to downtown, restaurants, shopping centers and 20 minutes to the beaches, Portofino boast an appealing Italian architectural design and immaculate landscaping,a gated entrance, a classic Club House and swimming pool overlooking a lake.Portofino stands on its on.Very clean unit. 

For details visit A14189.listingbook.com

With the present economy, war in Iraq and Afghanistan, the 700 billion dollars bail out mess, the Real Estate eye raising brow state, I am ranking Seal's "Change is Gonna Come". This guy has soul in his blood.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXH13skpsNo

Seal: "Change Is Gonna Come

U2 classic love song: "One". Hard to miss this one. Timeless.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFWPeVfWB9o

Marvin Gaye: What's going on/What's Happening brother. I wanted to think What's going on America. One of my highly favorites.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9KC7uhMY9s

Desert Rose with Sting/Cheb Mami : Sting mixes western culture with Moroccan star Cheb Mani. A beauty of 2 worlds.   

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bxRewGi77k

"Smooth" Santana/ Rob Thomas : Santana? No need to say more with the great vocal of Rob Thomas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpX97eg-W-k

Song for You" Ray Charles: a less known song by Ray Charles during his last years. Watch that piano! The raspy voice is still there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXGc0OoZEsM

"stairway to Heaven" led Zapellin. A bit quiter then the usual Zapellin.  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayzhJKy8H_A

"A Day in the life.."   Beatles. A musical beauty ahead of its time. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZez_k4vAzU

"Imagine" John Lennon: Imagine if we had a Black President? oh yea we do.Now we have to get along.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEOkxRLzBf0

"When a woman loves a woman" Percy Sledge. Its better when you dance with your partner.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u_OnVhh82E

"Nothing Else Matters" Metallica. That is when Metallica could really do some music. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgiGrXpOhYg

"Gansta Paradise". One of the few raps songs I like.At least they sing. But then, I don't pretend to understand rap or hip pop. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOEArhmJFu4

But then I prefer the Al Yankovic version hahaha:classic Al...I think it sold more then the original.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uj-JflMMKpk

" Billie Jean" Michael Jackson. What happened since then?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En-cHBv7UpA

" Smells like teen spirit" Nirvana. The grunge master from Seattle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En-cHBv7UpA

Then again Al is funnier.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxh5v5MpEB8

Non Rien de Rien" Edith Piaf. Very old clip(1961). Saw her just before her death. A power house she was.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YGXsw3XK9I

"Ne me Quitte pas" Jacques Brel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2wmKcBm4Ik

in a way I prefer the English version written by Mckuen:sang by French resident Patricia Kass:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTnEnLfvxVg

What is your take?

LLoyd Nichols
Right Choice Realty LLC
cell: 239-810-2980
office: 239-463-5217
Active Rain Blog: http://activerain.com/lloydn
Website: http://www.mlsouthwestfloridahomes.com
Website Blog: http://ftmyershomesandgardens.blogspot.com/

Dozen of Master Sculptors competed this last week end in Fort Myers Beach. The competition was stiff. Following is a bio of these amazing artists:http://sandsculptingfestival.com/masters.php This time I came back with a camera and was eager to take a closer look at this ephemeral and mercurial art form. One sculptor told me that she uses elmer glue mixed with water and sprays the sculpture bit by bit. That is why they look pretty strong and can withstand some premature erosion. They can take your breath away. 

  On November 8-9th 2008 The American Sand Sculpting  Championship Festival  took place on the shores of the Outrigger and the Holiday Inn and attracted thousands of visitors to our island.A well needed event during a compromised national economy,we could take a breather from it all and refill our batteries. A day after the actual competition hundreds were still flocking around this fragile art form. Who do you think should have won? Art is such a subjective competition. Of course, I thought that our local Grand master Sand Sculptor, Katie Corning, is one of best. Following is her web site:http://www.sandmagic.com/gallery.htm. Am I objective? No. Is she one of the best?  Yes. What do you think?  

Perhaps I will do another post about her another time. These artists are fascinating.

For information about properties on Fort Myers Beach contact LLoyd on my cell or e-mail me at realtorlloydn@aol.com

Happy Hunting!

LLoyd Nichols
Right Choice Realty LLC
cell: 239-810-2980
office: 239-463-5217
Active Rain Blog: http://activerain.com/lloydn
Website: http://www.mlsouthwestfloridahomes.com
Website Blog: http://ftmyershomesandgardens.blogspot.com/