86 degrees today for a high on Fort Myers Beach, Florida, the weatherman advised on the evening news. No snow in the forecast. No sweater necessary when stepping outside. There's a pine tree in the living room, a wreath on the door. It must be Christmas in Florida. Instead of a walk in the snow after Christmas dinner, we'll do our usual walk on the beach. A beach home is a dream of many, but the price . . .   Featured above is is a small gulf front cottage, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Carport and deck.  Central air.  A good rental; a great place to live.  There are very few foreclosures on Fort Myers Beach. even less beachfront.  Tthis foreclosure is listed at $649,900. Lloyd Nichols Realtorlloydn@aol.com Right Choice Realty LLCcell: 239-810-2980office: 239-463-5217Activerain Local Blog:... 12/14/2009

Hello folks, Another beautiful day in Paradise ..... that would be better known as "Southwest Florida"!! Went down to the Fort Myers Pier this afternoon / evening to catch the sunset and take some pictures. Beach was fairly crowded for a Monday, the temperature was around 80 degrees and we had a blue-bird sky. Here are some pics for your enjoyment .....             Hope you have enjoyed tonights pictures. 12/14/2009

The core of the life in Fort Myers Beach has always been its attraction to the Sea. It is part of the life style of Fort Myers Beach. What else could it be?                                                    Island Bay Marina Fort Myers Beach It is an island, it has dozens of canals with direct access to the back bay or Estero Bay. The air is filled with salt and the sound of the waves is  never far any points on the small island of seven miles long. Boating in Fort Myers Beach is ideal for sail boats, fishing boats. Yachts, party boats, runabouts, cruisers and more. It is a boating heaven.         If you are looking for a great spot to fish or sail don’t look further (of course I am bias as I live on the Island) and have been searching  for that elusive Florida waterfront home take a ... 12/13/2009

From Video Immobilier Floride: Un tour de Fort Myers Beach et les aubaines immobilieres         Bonjour les Francophones! Si vous voulez cherhez les ventes de biens dans le sud Ouest de la Floride par ex., condos, villas en Florida ou simplement jeter un coup d'oeil, cliquez sur le lien " Search Properties" au bas de la page d'ou vous pouvez en fait adjuster vos propres preferences. C'est un fait: d'investir a Fort Myers, d'acheter une maison a Cape Coral sur canal,ou d'investir a Fort Myers Beach ou Sanibel sont tous des choix solides. L'immobilier en Floride et certainement dans le Sud-Ouest de la Floride attirent de nombreux etrangers, et pour bonne cause.Les prix et les locations sont alechants. Si vous avez des problemes avec le site ou si vous voulez travailler avec un agent qui ... 12/13/2009

       There are many factors why the following condos in  Fort Myers Beach make the list. Above all the views, the direct views of the Gulf of Mexico is the obvious criteria. The rest of the criteria are base on the quality of the structure of the building it self, the floor plans they offer, how well they can be rented if need be, and what the community offers as a whole. Top Fort Myers Beach gulf frontage condos    ( link) Pointe Estero easily makes the list as a Fort Myers Beach condo hotel and a pure income generator. For these who want to enjoy a home away from home but also want a solid revenue, Pointe Estero is the right choice in Fort Myers Beach. You may rent it up to 122 times a year.          With over 1500 square feet # unit 403 Pointe Estero has the great privilege to have... 12/11/2009

 Video sur Fort Myers Beach. Un petit tour le long du nord de l'Ile tropical de Fort Myers Beach.Les prix sont excellents pour ceux qui veulent investir en Floride et specialement dans le Sud Ouest, le long de la cote du Golf Du Mexique.Les prix sont surprenant. Oui vous pouvez acheter une maison dans notre ile ( et peut-etre la votre bientot!) pour moins de $250,000...et au dessus de $325-$350,000 sur canal avec access sur la mer. Condos a partir de $160,000 et au-dessus de $350,000 avec vue sur la plage et "pieds dans l'eau"YouTube - Decouvrir L'Immobilier en Floride: Fort Myers Beach North End Bonne Chasse!Lloyd      12/08/2009

Si vous êtes un non-résident,  l'achat d'une maison dans le sud-ouest de la Floride n'est pas si compliqué du tout.   Êtes-vous curieux? Voulez-vous  acheter une maison en Floride,  si vous pouvez la louer, ce que les impôts vont etre, quel genre d'assurance avez-vous besoin pour votre maison ou votre voiture ou bateau, voulez-vous comprendre les contrats ou autres questions concernant L’immobilier en Floride.   Voulez-vous simplement investir en Floride? Les prix de vente sont en effet surprenant. Tres abordables. C’est une periode tres salivante pour les acheteurs. Je suis a vos services. Pourquoi est-ce cette maison est un investissement bien meilleure qu'une autre, comment puis-je financer une maison en Floride, comment puis-je trouver quelqu'un pour prendre soin de ma maison pendan... 12/05/2009

Our 10th Thanksgiving at our home on Fort Myers Beach, Florida.  No pilgrims on a rock, but there were Indians in the form of the Calusa who settled on our Island about 2500 years ago. In the current economy, people are anxious for change. . . for the job market to improve, for a sense of stability in the economy.  I'm enjoying the "sameness of this Thanksgiving.  The turkey my wife will labor over tomorrow is in the fridge.  I spy signs of other treats in the fridge and in the cabinets.  I know that by the time the turkey is done tomorrow, our Rhodesian Ridgeback, Mimi, will be in a frenzy from smelling it all day.  My contribution to tomorrow's feast will be the cleanup after.  Much appreciated by my wife, I will have to withstand Mimi's resentment at the leftovers being tucked away i... 11/25/2009

[hello Francophones!Fort Myers Beach, a Florida island located on the Gulf of Mexico, is still offering homes under $300,000. As the island is narrow and only seven miles long every homes on the following link is close to the beach.Fort Myers Beach Real Estate in 2009 has seen a strong flux of sales and strong signs show that the market has stabilised.]   Bonjour les francophones!Fort Myers Beach, Floride, une île située sur le Golfe du Mexique, a encore des maisons  a moins de 300.000 $. Comme l'île est étroite et simplement sept miles de long ( un peu plus de 10 klms) tous les logements sont proche ou tres pres de la plage. L’immobiler a Fort Myers Beach est solide. ventes Fort Myers Beach Fort Myers Beach Real Estate en 2009 a connu un fort influx de ventes et ce sont des signes évid... 11/19/2009

Located mid island, this Fort Myers Beach Short sale is a well built classical island home with a true gulf access canal frontage. The first floor apartment has been recently remodeled and looks pretty sharp.This was a good surprise. Granite counter, tile floor, redone bathroom.Top floor needs some floor and kitchen upgrading. A bit old fashioned.   The house is elegant. It does have a canal frontage which would be good  enough for a 25 footer or so. Views of the canal are good and one can see the Bay from the dock. Lanai is quite large and old fashioned but does not need major $.  Garage is large and pool is great.   which cost $65k. Metal roofing is in good condition. Overall a very  good home which needs some light updating .   Master bedroom good size including the master bathroom. ... 11/19/2009

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 whimzical celebration. Some others maybe a big snooze as the Traffic community Meeting of Nov 19th, though highly important.   For these who have never been to our Fort Myers Beach town meetings, I cannot promise high entertainement 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 ... 11/13/2009

        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.                         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 Lovers Key Beach if you want more relaxing calming surroundings. Fort Myers Beach Memorial Day    ... 11/12/2009

Want to have access to Southwest Florida MLS and be able to have your own password? Be able to create and save notes on your favorite properties, interact with a professional local Realtor within the program, check the location of these properties, look at comparables Sold, Pending and Active, check taxes, condos fees and more then try my Listingbook IDX website.                 You will be able to view Fort Myers homes, Fort Myers Beach waterfront homes, Cape Coral Gulf access homes, Sanibel Real Estate, Captiva beach homes, Fort Myers Beach waterfront condos, Fort Myers gated communities, Fort Myers golf communities, Estero Real Estate, Fort Myers beach lots, Cape Coral gulf access lots, Pine Island Real Estate and much more including available short sales and foreclosures. I am look... 11/10/2009

Hello Folks, Last week was the annual Fort Myers Beach Sandsculpting  Contest.  The contest started about midweek and ended with the final awards ceremony being on Sunday November 8th at 1:00pm. In normal fashion, I just HAD to go down and check out the artwork. Upon arriving I was informed that ‘things had changed" in regards to the contest and public participation / viewing ..... This year the "powers to be" put up a barrier around the sand sculpting area and if you wanted into "the area" you would have to pay a fee. In the past this has always been a FREE event to view. Fortunately the boundaries which allowed for FREE viewing were not very far away and if you had a camera which would ZOOM, then you would have pictures just like you were standing next to the sculpture. ...... provide... 11/10/2009

  The orginal tiki huts started some 1450 BC with the Calusa Indians who at the time controlled most of south west Florida. Their influence in tiki building was brought to our Seminole Indians or “run-away-Indians” who transformed the tiki hut. They name this shelter “chickee” which means home in Seminole.                                                   Westernized tiki in Fort Myers Beach Though these island tikis are highly influenced by the Seminole Indians technique, there are some major differences to the fastening of the timber together to the palms. More modern tikis use different forms of nails and treated woods including waterproofing sealants over the roof.         The Florida Seminole Indians, who were pressed and hounded by American soldiers and push deep into of the Everg... 11/10/2009

The Fort Myers Beach 2009 Sand Sculpting Championship is in the books.  It appears crowds this year were slightly less than last year.  Perhaps the windy weather or economy held things down.  Those in attendance were treated to an excellent contest and the following pics show the talent of the 16 Master carvers. The themes ranged from the whimsical to the patriotic.  This eagle was a crowd pleaser. Imagine the time spent carving these geo designs ! Dolphins are always popular and this carving was a hit with the kids ! Castles in the sky or on Fort Myers Beach.  Crowd favorite Amazin' Walter makes it look easy ! And the winner is ?!?!?!   This entry qualifies the carver for the World Championship in Washington D.C. Hope you enjoyed my pics of the 2009 Fort Myers Beach Sand Sculpting Cham... 11/09/2009

The 2009 Fort Myers Beach Sand Sculpting Championships are in high gear with 16 National and World Champions working feverishly to meet the deadline for completion and judging.  Crowds drove, cycled, walked, bused and trollied to the Holiday Inn on Fort Myers Beach to see the carvers up close. Carvers use different things for inspiration and some of the entries reflect an eclectic flair. Would your kids even know what this is ?!?! Some sculpting seem to defy gravity ! Looking for a room with a view far above the madding crowd ? This one is more of a geometric interpretaion. And my personal favorite from " Amazin' Walter " . 11/08/2009

              Fort Myers Beach Gulf Front Condos ! Condo Hotels ? Studio & One Bedroom Condos ?               Fort Myers Beach Real estate. One great investment not to many people talk about are the Gulf-Front condo hotel studio units over looking white sandy Fort Myers Beach ! One that I suggest to clients is the Pink Shell resort. Here is an example where you can Enjoy Fort Myers Beach and the wonderful sunsets from your very own balcony! Access to all the Pink Shell 4 Star Resort amenities including 2 gulf front pools, 3 restaurants and pool side lounges, day spa, state of the art fitness center, marina which offers boat rentals and fishing trips,and sailing lessons too! Owners can earn pretty good annual income from this type of investment as these amenities attract lots of Interest... 11/07/2009

Looking for a Fort Myers Beach condo with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths under $259,000? There are actually 18 available. Of these 14 have no offers on them at this time or have no contingencies on them.   Prices range from $199,000 and up. For more detailed information contact LLoyd.                                                                         Fort Myers Beach Bay Village       2/2 lagoon view, 877 SF, nice enclosed lanai, $925 quarterly condo fees       Attractive large pool overlooking the lagoon, tennis courts. Short Sale.$199K                                                You may rent it 26 times a year, minimum 2 weeks.                                                                     Fort Myers Beach Boardwalk Caper           Located a few miles from the Island of Estero an... 11/07/2009

The action is really starting to heat up as the carvers are allowed to start the " pound up " for their creations.  The " pound up " as it is affectionately known is when the carvers, without any help, position their wooden forms ontheir designated plot of sand.  The sand is native to Fort Myers Beach and considered to be some of the best inthe world. Each wooden form is filled by shovel with sand for 3-4 inches.  Then water is poured in the form and the carver then " tamps " the mixture with a 15 pound tamper !  This is brutal, back breaking work which goes on for several hours.  As each form is filled to the top the carver then positions another on top of the first.  At this point shoveling sand and hoisting buckets of water become even more difficult as some of them are 3 or 4 forms ... 11/07/2009