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13 novembre

Fort Myers Beach Events 2009-2010: Golf Tournament and Boat Parade & more

Upcoming Events 2009-2010: Fort Myers Beach FL

This Calendar was made possible by the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce. Some of the events will interest visitors and residents alike, as the Saturday 5th 22nd Fort Myers Beach Annual Christmas Boat Parade which I have witnessed quite a few times and which is a fun even of lights, imagination and whimsical celebration. Some others maybe a big snooze as the Traffic community Meeting of Nov 19th, though highly important.

  FMB

For these who have never been to our Fort Myers Beach town meetings, I cannot promise high entertainment during these at times painful events, but they do offer invaluable information about our town and at times it may amuse or surprise you. One thing is sure:this year we do have a solid mayor and vice mayor and the amount of work done by our councilmen (one councilwoman) is quite commendable when you consider the modest pay.

FMB towards the Pier

For you golfers I would recommend the Jan 16th 2010 Fort Myers Beach Golf Tournament, which course was completely updated with great success in the last couple of years. Its a short course, affordable and a great way to work on your 3 or 4 woods,short irons and of course short game. Lots of fun and it does not take 4 hours to complete. Great way to meet people and mix it up with the locals.

FMB fall pre sunset

I have never been to the annual decorating event but I think my wife would enjoy it and I might learn a few tips on how to match my clothes. I am guessing there would be quite a lot of local flavor. Great way to talk with our residents.

 FMB sunset  

 

November 2009

Friday 13th Ambassador Committee Meeting View Full Details
Wednesday 18th Board Meeting View Full Details
Thursday 19th Business After Hours View Full Details
Thursday 19th Traffic Committee Meeting View Full Details
Thursday 19th Town Alliance Meeting View Full Details
Tuesday 1st 4th Annual Spirit of the Holidays Dinner Auction View Full Details

December 2009

Tuesday 1st 4th Annual Spirit of the Holidays Dinner Auction View Full Details
Saturday 5th 22nd Annual Christmas Boat Parade View Full Details
Wednesday 9th Executive Committee Meeting View Full Details
Thursday 10th Golf Committee Meeting View Full Details
Thursday 10th Membership Luncheon View Full Details
Friday 11th Ambassador Committee Meeting View Full Details
Saturday 12th 14th Annual Spirit of the Holidays Pancake Breakfast View Full Details
Monday 14th Holiday Decorating Contest View Full Details
Wednesday 16th Board Meeting View Full Details
Thursday 17th Traffic Committee Meeting View Full Details
Thursday 17th Town Alliance Meeting View Full Details
Thursday 17th Business After Hours View Full Details

January 2010

Friday 8th Ambassador Committee Meeting View Full Details
Wednesday 13th Executive Committee Meeting View Full Details
Thursday 14th Membership Luncheon View Full Details
Thursday 14th Golf Committee Meeting View Full Details
Saturday 16th Golf Tournament View Full Details
Wednesday 20th Board Meeting View Full Details
Thursday 21st Traffic Committee Meeting View Full Details
Thursday 21st Town Alliance Meeting View Full Details
Thursday 21st Business After Hours View Full Details

For more Fort Myers & Fort Myers Beach Real Estate information contact LLoyd and Welcome to Fort Myers Beach!

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Deals du jour: Fort Myers Beach foreclosures MLS listings

If you are looking for a  Fort Myers Beach foreclosure, don’t wait to long as they are pretty rare.AS of November 15th 2009 we have 5 Fort Myers Beach single home foreclosures. Prices range from $185k to $860K. Yes the highest priced property is located smack on the gulf.

           For a closer look at these deals click on the following link:

                          

704 Estero blvd      704 Estero blvd2

                  704 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL - $705,000

                  Build in 1956, 676 SF, pilling home, direct Gulf frontage

1662 1st st     1662 1st st 2

                       1662 1st st, Fort Myers Beach FL - $860,000

                    Build in 1950 –1010 SF- direct Gulf frontage

4850 Coquina rd  4850 Coquina – Fort Myers Beach, FL - $185, 000

                                            3/2 –1081 SF – 3-4 mn to the beach

 

     Gulf Of Mexico Fort Myers Beach

 

         For more information regarding Fort Myers Beach Real Estate en general and specially deals,

either if you are looking for that Fort Myers Beach condo or Fort Myers Beach single home,

contact LLoyd at realtorlloydn@aol.com or on my cell.

       FMB

      Fort Myers Beach Island is located some 26 miles north of Naples, 25 mn to the airport,15 mn to Sanibel, 15 mn to Cape Coral. It is an independent community of seven miles by half a mile to one mile wide. The beach is as long as the island itself. It is a well known semi resort island with a history dating back to the Calusa Indians some 1450 BC. It is situated in Southwest Florida and is known for its friendly residents and scenic beauty. The town’s population varies from 6,000 off season to 30,000 in the peak season in winter. The major Island is called Estero island.

 

Map picture

 

LLoyd Nichols
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12 novembre

Southwest Florida Beaches are timeless

 

 

    Southwest Florida is well known for its miles of white sand. It is part of our life style, our culture and many come to the beaches of Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel,Captiva, Bonita Springs and Naples for many different reason.

Being a resident of Fort Myers Beach, you would except that I would pick its beach as one of my favorites. You are right. Not only it is one of the safest beaches in Florida but they allow dogs. The beach is seven miles long.

                  North End FMB  

FMB North End

   Perhaps the attractions is that one may be at a restaurant, a bar, Parasail or ski jet or play volley ball at Fort Myers Beach and enjoy the scenery and take a dip. There is a lot to do. You can go to the North End or Lover’s Key Beach if you want more relaxing calming surroundings.

                              FMB delmar access

         FMB Mango access

Sections  towards the northern part of the  island were  renourished in the summer of 2009 and indeed it looks good. The pier located just towards downtown Fort Myers Beach is  also a great fishing spot and you may enjoy the view from a few restaurants smack on the gulf side.

     Another favorite is a bit out of the way at Sanibel Bowman’s Beach. Sanibel is well known for its green philosophy and if you want to enjoy nature at its most bare and untouched then this beach is for you.   (blog)

     

                    FMB    FMB 09

    Bonita Beach Park is also a winner.Except for the dog restriction it is also a favorite. Very well kept and recently renovated it goes for miles and miles both on both side and towards Little Hickory Island on the North.

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One cannot forget Naples Lowdermilk Beach and Naples beaches in general. It was nourished in the late 90’s. From Gordon Pass on the south to Seagate Drive on the North you will enjoy 10 miles of high quality beaches. I always preferred the area towards the south and Gordon pass for its tranquility. No dogs allowed.   You may bike or walk from downtown Naples or Old Naples to the shore.

 The quality of the sand dropped  when it was renourished and widen but luckily after a few years it is back to its beautiful state and fine sugary white sand. A top beach.

The   pier is a favorite meeting and fishing place. Naples plans some more renourishment in the near future.

 

                  Want to buy a home/condo beach or near by in Southwest Florida? contact LLoyd and Happy Hunting!

 

Lloyd

realtorlloydn@aol.com

 

 

Lighthouse Park Beach (Sanibel)
Algiers Beach (Sanibel)
Tarpon Bay Road Beach (Sanibel)
Bowman's Beach (Sanibel)
Turner Beach (Captiva)
Sanibel Causeway Beaches
Bunche Beach (Fort Myers Beach)
Bowditch Point (Fort Myers Beach)
Lynn Hall Memorial Park (Fort Myers Beach)
Assorted beach access (Fort Myers Beach)
Lover's Key (Estero)
Little Hickory Island Beach (Bonita Beach)
Bonita Beach Park (Bonita Beach)
Barefoot Beach Park (Bonita Springs)
Delnor-Wiggins Pass (Naples)
Vanderbilt Beach (Naples)
Clam Pass (Naples)
Lowdermilk Pass (Naples)
Tigertail Beach (Marco Island)
South Marco Beach (Marco Island)
Assorted beach access (Naples)

 

LLoyd Nichols
Right Choice Realty LLC
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1 novembre

Short Sales and Foreclosures are not necessarily the best deals

My area of Lee County, covers cities among others such as Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, Pine Island 

and we know foreclosures and short sales. After all we are one of the counties with the highest percentage of Bank owned properties.

    Tropical Shores Bay

In the last year, as the average price of a home in Cape Coral and Fort Myers was pulled down by the flooding of short sales and foreclosures, we have seen of course, terrific deals for buyers, including auctions. Many Real Estate Agents including myself have been able to offer great opportunities to their clients but don’t be misled. The deals are still here, but the difference between conventional traditional sales and bank owned properties or short sales is not always what is seems.

    Dundee st Fort Myers Beach 09 2008-06-04 026

First of all most great foreclosures sale way beyond the asking price so make sure that your agent makes a detailed CMA

and shows you in clack and white why this home is such a great purchase.

Lee County Short sales and Lee County foreclosures are sold “AS IS”. There is no negotiating for repairs unless you are doing an FHA loan. The FHA will impose certain standards which have to be fixed if not in proper condition. Even though some banks are slowly improving the condition of their properties, many do not have such basic items as washers and dryers, AC in good condition and pool condition including the pool equipment may be in  need of repair or replacement. A good portion of short sales have been sitting during the wet months of summers without AC, which would attract mold. There are times when Short Sales lender will negotiate $500 to $1000 for repairs but that is pretty rare.

Last, a conventional sale maybe $25,000 less,the asking price anyway, but that home was better maintained and who knows how much the sellers are willing to negotiate? Depends how much they paid for it, how much is their mortgage and when they bought it.

So when you add all these factors, not to mention better landscaping, the $25,000 for example, are quickly disappearing.

So yes, short sales and foreclosures can be great deals, and there are many true interesting opportunities, but look also at conventional sales and work closely with your agent.  

and Happy Hunting!

LLoyd Nichols

 
Right Choice Realty LLC
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27 octobre

Deals du Jour: Fort Myers Beach Gulf Front Foreclosures

Fort Myers Beach foreclosures are rare. These Gulf front condos are even more rare. Along the North End of the island

stands out one property at the Pink Shell resort. Build in 2004 this well designed plush 624 SF one bedroom one bath is listed at $299,900 and offers dramatic gulf views and numerous amenities.BBQ - Picnic, Beach - Private, Beach Access, Community Boat Dock, Community Boat Ramp, Community Boat Slip, Community Pool, Community Spa, Exercise Room, Fishing Pier, Internet Access, Marina, Play Area, Restaurant among others as concierge service, bars and live music. It is a Condo Hotel. Which means that you may rent it 365 days a year.A beauty.

PINK SHELL       PinkShell

    Secondly another Fort Myers Beach Foreclosure. Located at the Carlos Pointe Beach Club another Fort Myers Beach Gulf front unit.It is also a Condo Hotel which you may rent 52 times a years with 7 days minimum leases.

Amenities include: Community Pool, Community Room, Community Spa, Volleyball.

Build in 1981 with  2 bedroom and 2 bathrooms for 981 SF it has been beautifully renovated with plantation shutters, crown molding granite counters and much more. This direct Gulf frontage unit is offered at $385,000 and has been just over a week on the market so if its your type of home, don’t wait to long.That is low price for a Fort Myers Beach Gulf front condo. It is also a deal.

      Carlos Pointe Beach Club         CarlosPointe Beach Club 2

        For more information about the latest Fort Myers Beach foreclosures, deals or shorts sales contact LLoyd

and happy Hunting!

 

       Click the following link for more info about these 2 condos: Fort Myers Beach Gulf Frontage Foreclosures

 

LLoyd Nichols

realtorlloydn@aol.com
Right Choice Realty LLC
cell: 239-810-2980
office: 239-463-5217
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Website: http://www.mlsouthwestfloridahomes.com
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4 août

Fort Myers Beach information, history and homes

 

  Welcome to our tropical island. Fort Myers Beach is a barrier island located in Lee County.

Technically the community of Fort Myers Beach includes  Estero, the larger 7 mile island and the smaller sister island called  San Carlos. It is a well known island located south of Sanibel island  and north of Bonita Springs   and some 26 miles to Downtown Naples.

    

  

Fort Myers Beach island flavors

   

It main features is obviously its beach which is also 7 mile long and is known to be the Florida safest beach, at least it is one of the safest. its numerous canals splitting dozens of streets in its width in to the back bay or Estero Bay,  its fishing which tradition goes back over 2000 years ago when the Calusa Indians: History of the Calusa Indians 

controlled a large part of southwest Florida, its many bars, 

Map picture

Smokin' Oyster Brewery (S.O.B.) a local bar with good food

restaurants, bistros and shops which all have that island touch, and its vibrant artistic community. It also has an outgoing center in downtown near the pier. Downtown FMB .

  Yes we are going through the Dog days of summer but I am glad we are part of this small community. I was also glad to see that my home appreciated 2.5% in the last 30 days. The deals are still here but these interested  Fort Myers Beach Real Estate better move sooner then later. Either way, come and visit us and welcome to our tropical island. 

LLoyd Nichols
Right Choice Realty LLC
cell: 239-810-2980
office: 239-463-5217
Activerain Local Blog: http://localism.com/neighbor/lloydn
Active Rain Blog: http://activerain.com/lloydn
Website: http://www.mlsouthwestfloridahomes.com
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Listingbook: http://lloydnswfloridahomes.listingbook.com/