Picture the asounding sunsets, a peaceful, quiet atmosphere and unparalled amenitites offered at Florencia at The Colony Golf and Bay Club.  Burrow into the heart of The Colony and find the most recent addition to this stellar Bonita Springs community.  Florencia is a 21 story tower residence that offers the best that Bonita Springs luxury communities has to offer.  Surrounded by nature preserve and pristine untouched magrove islands, Florencia offers guaranteed, perfect sunsets over Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico and priceless sun rises over the City of Bonita Springs.  Your birds eye view includes golf course views of Raptor Bay Golf Course and The Colony and Pelican's Nest Golf Course.Each Florencia residence has been appointed with the finest details.  Each residences features is... 04/09/2007

Castella at The Colony - Luxury midrise condominium homes surrounded by nature, mangrove and designated preserve areas.  Castella is an intimate enclave of only 72 residences.  Designed with superior quality and spacious airy floor plans. Castella at The Colony offers homeowners the turnkey convenient condo lifestyle with the spacious open feeling of a single family home.  Castella floor plans start at 2,911 square feet of living space and grow to over 3,000 square feet.  The three structures of Castella are The Casa, The Mansion and The Villa.  Homeowners of Castella enjoy the use of their own tropical, resort style pool lined with coconut palm trees and natural foilage.Interior features of Castella Condominium homes include:  Granite counter tops, solid core interior doors, fully tile... 04/09/2007

Take a drive down the cobblestone paver boulevard of Napoli Way.  Experience hints of the past with the comforts of today.  There is almost nothing as beautiful as Bellagio in The Colony.  One of a kind architecture, exquisite style and attention to detail that cannot be surpassed - Bellagio at The Colony.  Bellagio at The Colony is a secluded, intimate enclave of only 26 single family home residences.  Each home has its own distinct character inspired by Mediterranean homes of the past.  Each Bellagio home has been construction by select, preferred builders with outstanding history, proven craftsmanship and highly regarded with outstanding reputations.Homesites in Bellagio at The Colony enjoy views of golf, lake and/or waterfalls. Homes are currently available both as new construction ... 04/09/2007

  Enjoy the most captivating, sweeping views in Bonita Springs Florida from this 9th floor, Navona at The Colony end unit, condominium tower residence.  Brand new, never lived in - construction is now completed. The breathtaking views include city views of Bonita Springs, Estero Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, mangrove estuaries and the golf courses of Raptor Bay, The Colony and Pelican Landing. The sunset views are incredible. The Colony offers unparalled amenities including hiking or jogging trails, canoe/kyak parks, private 34 acre beach with water taxi/shuttle, bay front dining, fitness center, an 18 hole Jerry Pate golf course and active tennis club.   Navona at The Colony highrise amenities includes a theater room, social room, manager, private elevators and beautiful pool/spa area.  Nav... 04/09/2007

Attn:  Florida REALTORS - This just came out in my local Bonita Springs newspaper and I thought I would pass it on.  Local Realtors to descend on Tallahassee for massive lobbying effortBy Charlie Whitehead www.BonitaNews.comSaturday, April 7, 2007The BEARs are going to Tallahassee.But it's not just the Bonita Springs-Estero Association of Realtors that will be carrying a message of property rights, property tax reform, affordable housing and property insurance to legislators this week. Realtors from across Florida will be roaming the halls and offices of the Capitol, lobbying legislators to see things their way.Read More:  HERE 04/07/2007

Addison Place at The Colony features homes that are beautifully designed. The attention to detail provides homeowners with the ability to live in the home of their dreams.  Superior planning and design captures picturesque vistas and creates a warm, inviting residence you'll to be proud to call home.This extraordinary neighborhood of Mediterranean style villas is located within The Colony Golf & Bay Club in Bonita Springs. Addison Place borders the 12th fairway of the championship golf course, offering a variety of fairway and palmetto nature preserve views. Addison Place offers luxurious living in a maintenance free setting. A total of 28 villa residences were constructed to maximize the pristine views. Homes are sized from 2,900 to 3,500 square feet and are priced from just under $1,0... 04/07/2007

The Colony Golf & Bay Club leaves nothing to be desired.  Every amenity and convenience has been thought of so you can enjoy the best of this master planned, charmed community located in Bonita Springs, Florida.There are two award-winning clubs which include the Colony Bay Club dining facility and the 28,000-square-foot Colony Country Club. The two-story Colony Country Club is a great place to relax after a round of golf or to entertain friends and family.  Interior and exterior dining options are available.  A plush lounge and bar area is available for casual meetings.From The Colony Bay Club enjoy panoramic views of Estero Bay, mangrove preserves and the Gulf of Mexico.       The Colony and Pelican Landing enjoy use of a 34-acre island beach park.  Accessible only by water taxi, the b... 04/07/2007

Paradise Village is a unique gated enclave of only 40 homes.  Located in Bonita Springs, Florida on West Terry Street, Paradise Village boasts a unique feature exclusive only to Paradise Village.  Every home has gulf access!  The community is set on the Imperial River with canals to access the river and the Gulf of Mexico.The additional benefit of living in Paradise Village is low fees, gated community and the "Florida" "Key West Style" homes of the community.  A neighborhood fit for Earnest Hemmingway.Homes in Paradise Village are priced from the high $600's and offer canal views, gulf access and nearby proximity to the gulf beaches of Bonita Beach & Barefoot Beach, Bonita Springs Library, Coconut Point Mall and SW Florida International Airport.Looking for a way to boat and golf?  Boni... 04/06/2007

Highland Woods Golf and Country Club is located in sunny Bonita Springs, Florida near the intersection of US 41 (Tamiami Trail) and West Terry Street in south Lee County.   From Interstate I-75 take exit 116 to West on Bonita Beach Road to North on US 41 - Tamiami Trail.  Highland Woods is just north of the Imperial River Bridge.The community of Highland Woods offers condominium homes, attached villa homes and single family villa homes.  Condominiums are available with either covered parking or a one car garage.  There are 800 residences in Highland Woods.  The community is built out and only resales are available.  Prices start in the mid $200,000's. Every home owner at Highland Woods enjoys golf privileges.  Additional amenities of Highland Woods include guard gated access, tennis clu... 04/06/2007

Serrano of Bonita Springs is located on West Terry Street approximately one mile east of US 41 (Tamiami Trail).  Serrano of Bonita Springs is located on West Terry Street approximately 1 miles east of US 41 (Tamiami Trail).  Serrano of Bonita Springs is an intimated gated community that will have less than 100 residences when it is completed.  Serrano is located near Brendan Cove, Paradise Village and Bonita Fairways Golf and Country Club.The community of Serrano is comprised of thirty two private single family residences and 14 condominium buildings, each building contains four coach home condominiums.         Serrano currently offers new product, resale homes, investor resale properties and vacant lots available.  Vacant lots are prices from the high $200's and up.  Vacant lots vary i... 04/06/2007

Curent listings in Barefoot Beach are priced from $599,000 to nearly $9,000,000.Read More About Barefoot Beach:Bonita Beach - Barefoot Beach - Bonita Springs Florida Barefoot Beach & Bonita Beach - Bonita Springs, Florida Barefoot Beach - Bonita Beach Florida Sunsets Inspire Book of Photos Top Beaches In The USA - Barefoot Beach, Bonita Springs Sometimes You Have To Stop & Smell The Sea Oats - Bonita Beach, Florida. 04/04/2007

The Bonita Springs and Estero Florida real estate market has seen a slight upturn in pending sales as well as closed sales.  There are some great opportunities due to excessive inventory in some areas and savvy buyers are beginning to take advantage of the circumstances.My neighborhood picks for value are:  Sabal Palm at Grandezza, Copper Oaks of Estero, Bermuda Links and Spring Run at the Brooks.        BG01 - Boca Grande0-12 Months24-12 Months36-24 Months48-36 Months$575,000 BN01 - Bonita Beach0-12 Months24-12 Months36-24 Months48-36 Months$1,249,493$962,524$685,101$799,457 BN02 - West of US41 South of Bonita Bay0-12 Months24-12 Months36-24 Months48-36 Months$752,621$681,593$344,735$269,817 BN03 - The Brooks0-12 Months24-12 Months36-24 Months48-36 Months$648,505$595,728$393,392$330,88... 04/04/2007

 Please click on the words virtual tour to see the virtual tour.  I made this because I see this playground almost every day going from Fort Myers Beach through Bonita Beach.  The Lovers Key Playground is reletively new and I brought my son there a few times.  The slide was fun for him, and there is much equipment to be playeyed with there at the playground.  There are also benches and grills for barbecues and you are not for from Bonita Springs Dog Beach.  This location also lets you see much of Florida's wildlife.  You can get to this playground from Fort Myers or Estero by driving down 41 south to Bonita Beach Road and making a right.  Keep going and going until you see an open stretch of road with no homes.  That is Lovers Key.   View Virtual tour of Lovers Key Playground.  http://w... 03/31/2007

Enjoy ease of use and ownership in this Divosta built home located in San Remo at Pamira in Bonita Springs, Florida.   ML # 207015102 This Capri III floor plan, attached villa home is located in the secure, gated community of San Remo.  This home offers a split plan with two bedroom, two baths and a two car garage.  The living area is approximately 1,526 and is all in a one level, ranch style.  Upgrades include tile in the den and a southern exposure with lake view.  This beautiful home has been meticulously maintained.  It is ready for immediate occupancy, too.  The interior is warm and inviting - furnishings are negotiable.  There is room for a private pool to be installed.This Capri III is located within walking distance of the community center.  The community center offers residents... 03/30/2007

San Remo at Palmira Golf and Country Club is an outstanding DiVosta homes community located in Bonita Springs, Florida.  It is adjacent to Village Walk of Bonita Springs, it's sister Divosta community. San Remo is a gated community that hosts about 350 homes.  Of course the homes are Divosta built with quality features which include storm shutters, central vacuum and solid poured concrete walls.  San Remo is sold out, however there are resales available.  The floor plans available in San Remo are the Capri III, the Cayman, The Oakmont and the Carlyle.  Larger versions of the floor plans are available Here or can be emailed in .pdf format upon request.The Village Center of San Remo offers a tropical, resort style pool, fitness center and serves entertainment meeting place for the communi... 03/30/2007

For anyone listening to the news, it's like a crazy mixture of fairy tales - Chicken Little's sky is falling and the big Bad wolf is huffing and puffing, ready to blow the housing market away. The sad fact of the matter is that fear sells. More than that, as with any commodity, fear in the marketplace is a self fulfilling prophecy. Those who fear they will not be able to cash in on their home panic an put it on the market in the hopes that it will go, and those who were planning on buying, get panicked into waiting for prices to plummet so they can make a killing, but end up realizing too late that the prices aren't plummeting and sometimes wind up paying more for what they wanted to buy in the first place!It's been said that a silver lining can be found in almost any situation. The cur... 03/29/2007

The Cottages at Brendan CoveNever mow the lawn again! This home looks like a single family home but is zoned condominium.  The lawn care is included in the maintenance.  The enclave of Brendan Cove has less than 75 homes.  It's a quiet, deed restricted neighborhood with low traffic flow and security gate to control access.  Brendan Cove is just minutes from many conveniences.  This "Cottage" is just minutes to the white sugar sands of Bonita Beach and Barefoot Beach, the new Coconut Point Mall and 20-25 minutes to Southwest Florida International Airport.  Located within walking or biking distance is the Lee County Library, Bonita Springs Recreation Center, ball fields and tennis courts.  Bonita Fairways public golf course is just a few blocks away. Features of this beautiful three bedro... 03/26/2007

 The classic beauty of Brendan Cove is enough to draw anyone looking for that classic Florida lifestyle. It is a quiet and quaint community.  Brendan Cove is one of the most coveted luxury home communities in Bonita Springs, Florida. Not only is located on the wide and gorgeous Imperial River, it also boasts large custom homes on large lots. Physical appeal is only part of what makes up any fine luxury community. Brendan Cove also offers exclusivity. Just over 60 exquisite, single-family homes occupy the nearly 30 acres of this gated neighborhood. In addition to single family estate homes, there are 22 Cottages. Common areas are inviting as well as exciting. Neighbors and guests of  "The Cottages" gather at the tropically themed community pool. Boater's and fishing enthusiasts will appr... 03/24/2007

  There's nothing better than a pretty picture!  In spite of the media's incessant coverage of the down market, the savvy buyers and real estate investors are out there buying.  This is a one year graph for the Bonita Springs and Estero Florida areas.  There are really some great deals due to inventory excess - depending upon the neighborhood.  My single family home pick for a great neighborhood deal is:  Village Walk of Bonita Springs, a Divosta Homes Community.  There are exception deals in Grandezzain the neighborhood of Sabal Palm. A fellow REALTOR has had a price reduction to $260,000 on a turnkey furnished condo!  It's a heck of a deal!  The single family homes in Savona aren't too shabby either. 03/18/2007

 Follow up post to: Susan G. Komen - Race for the Cure® - Coconut Point Mall, Bonita Springs, Florida  Well, it's over.  The fat lady sang, so to speak, and the old lady's limpin'.  I ended up running the race without the rest of the Keller Williams Running and Limping Club!This was the inaugural race for the Susan B. Komen foundation in SW Florida at Coconut Point Mall.  The turnout was huge.  Mammoth.  I couldn't find the rest of the runners and limpers that I knew.  I ended up running until I caught one of them with about 1K to go.The race is organized by the Fort Myers Track Club.  They do a great job.  I took a look at some of the times for previous races.  There was a 76 year old man that ran a 5K under 23 minutes!  Holy mole!  I have some work to do.  I am a little disappointed. ... 03/17/2007