Walking non chalent on Sunday, I was taken a back by the world under our feet in Fort Myers Beach. I was trying to figure if these tree stomps, prints on the sand, dry leaves from sea grape trees could teel stories of their own.    Sea weeds and specially sea grass ( underground) are known to protect the Gulf Of Mexico from erosion. Some on Fort Myers Beach were planted specially to slow down the erosion. March is Seagrass Awareness Month!  AS many kick back along sea grape leaves, they are doing their work. Their sediments are re-nourishing the beaches.The sad part? man made re-nourishment can also hurt sea turtles nesting as they need a the natural cycle of sediments to occur.40,000 to 80,000 nest from March to Florida and as man changes the coast line, many turtles do no... 03/29/2008

Fort Myers Beach Saturday March 29, 2008 St. Raphael's Episcopal Church, located on 5601 Williams Dr on Fort Myers Beach is having their delicious Shrimp Boil Saturday March 29, 2008 from 5-7 PM.  The dinners feature wild caught Gulf shrimp. cole slaw, corn bread, baked beans, coffee, beer, wine and ice cream for desert.  If you like shrimp, the real kind direct from the Gulf of Mexico, you owe it to yourself, family and friends to try this eating experience.  Cost is $15.00 and payable at the door.  Dress is casual.  Just bring your appetite and a smile !     03/29/2008

The beautiful Fort Myers Beach or Estero Island with its 7 miles of white beaches has also seen its prices drastically reduced in the last 6 months. It has however few Foreclosures and Short sales. The Fort Myers & The Beach Association of Realtors shows only 3 single homes and 8 condos sold as a Short Sale. Don't let it fool you. There are many other conventionally listed homes in Fort Myers Beach these days. Fort Myers Beach Short Sales are worth a look simply because they are rare. View Listings These listings are valid for 30 days.Please contact me for new list.Thank you  For these investors or other kind of buyers who are drawn towards the Southwest Floridian Island life I put together a list of these short sales available as of March 25,2008. To get a more recent list contact your... 03/25/2008

Saturday March 15, 2008 is the date for the Annual St. Patty's Day Parade on Fort Myers Beach.  The parade will take place on Estero Blvd between Santini Plaza and the Ascension Church.  Times for the annual event are starting from 9:45 am until 11:00 am.  During that time Estero Blvd will be closed to through traffic.  The parade captures the spirit of St Patty's Day and the laid back attitude of Fort Myers Beach.  A good time will be had by all ! 03/14/2008

Youv'e been waiting for it ( I know I have ! ) and it happens this weekend: the 50th Annual Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival organized by the Fort Myers Beach Lions Club !  Planned events begin at 9:30 with the 5K race followed by the famous Shrimp Festival Parade.  The fun continues with the Lions Club shrimp boil at Lynn Hall Memorial Park along with over 100 vendors of all types.  Remember to arrive early because the bridge will close at 9 AM.  Have a great Shrimp Festival ! 03/07/2008

Time to lace up the running shoes for the 23rd annual 5K Shrimp Festival 5K Race.  This annual event is organized by the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce and is sanctioned by the Fort Myers Track Club.  The race will begin at  9:30 AM March 8, 2008 with a shotgun start .  The race attracts approximately 300 runners and will begin in front of the Key Estero plaza on Estero Blvd.  Runners can register online at: www.fmbchamber.com or calling 454-7500. 03/07/2008

 Ft Myers Beach Relay For Life will be held March 1 beginning at noon until March 2 6am.  The annual event will be held at the Fort Myers Beach Holiday Inn .  Thirteen teams will be walking for 18 hours, raising money for the American Cancer Society.  At 12 o'clock the Opening Ceremony begins followed by the Survivor Lap,Caregiver Lap, Relay Committee Lap and the Team Captains Lap. There will be Luminarias to buy In Honor Of or In Memory Of love ones.  There also will be chance drawings, bake sales, food, hair cuts, purses to buy and much more.  Any questions call American Cancer Society at 239-936-1113.   02/29/2008

Ft Myers Beach Relay For Life will be held March 1 beginning at noon until March 2 6am.  The annual event will be held at the Fort Myers Beach Holiday Inn .  Thirteen teams will be walking for 18 hours, raising money for the American Cancer Society.  At 12 o'clock the Opening Ceremony begins followed by the Survivor Lap,Caregiver Lap, Relay Committee Lap and the Team Captains Lap. There will be Luminarias to buy In Honor Of or In Memory Of love ones.  There also will be chance drawings, bake sales, food, hair cuts, purses to buy and much more.  Any questions call American Cancer Society at 239-936-1113. 02/29/2008

Shrimp Dinner on Fort Myers Beach Saturday Feb 16, 2008 St. Raphael's Episcopal Church, located on 5601 Williams Dr on Fort Myers Beach is having their delicious Shrimp Boil Saturday February 16, 2008 from 5-7 PM.  The dinners feature wild caught Gulf shrimp. cole slaw, corn bread, baked beans, coffee, beer, wine and ice cream for desert.  If you like shrimp, the real kind direct from the Gulf of Mexico, you owe it to yourself, family and friends to try this eating experience.  Cost is $15.00 and payable at the door.  Dress is casual.  Just bring your appetite and a smile !   02/16/2008

  Hello Folks,you may have caught some of my previous posts which highlighted unusual mailboxes that can be found in our part of Florida (S.W. Florida - Ft. Myers & Naples). Anyway, While I was out driving about, I came across some additional unusual mailboxes and here they are..... The wild looking mailbox to the left is by far my Favorite to date. It was carved from a Palm Tree, upside down with the trees roots used as the hair.The mailbox to the right is that of a Carved Tree Also. It is made to resemble a Manatee.          Here are a couple different samples of Manatee Mailboxes.The one to the left with the baby Manatee is quite cute.        Here is one of a Pelican holding a Snook in it's beak. Very interesting and probably my second best favorite.Personally, I would be afraid of t... 01/27/2008

St. Raphael's Episcopal Church, located on 5601 Williams Dr on Fort Myers Beach is having their delicious Shrimp Boil Saturday Jan 19, 2008 from 5-7 PM.  The dinners feature wild caught Gulf shrimp. cole slaw, corn bread, baked beans, coffee, beer, wine and ice cream for desert.  If you like shrimp, the real kind direct from the Gulf of Mexico, you owe it to yourself, family and friends to try this eating experience.  Cost is $15.00 and payable at the door.  Dress is casual.  Just bring your appetite and a smile ! 01/19/2008

        Bonnie is a free spirit. We met her soon after we moved from Naples some nine years ago. She was raised in NY and her family relocated to Naples in the 70's. But Naples for all its beauty was not her style and she opted for the Old Florida life style of Fort Myers Beach some 25 years ago.It was pretty wild then. Now its party wild partly conservative. Her garden shows part of that laiser faire attitude. No pesticides there.Every plant is let in its natural environment. Some years the bougainvilleas, banana trees, buttonwoods were so grown and palms where so high and wild that only part for the home could be seen from the street. We have been invited numerous times to barbecues and open fires ( with permits!) in her back yard with her boy friend, another full fledged eccentric wi... 01/10/2008

Have a Great 2008!!! LLoyd Nichols Active Rain Blog: http://activerain.com/blogs/lloydn Website: http://www.mlsouthwestfloridahomes.com Website Blog: http://ftmyershomesandgardens.blogspot.com/ LLoyd Nichols-Real Estate Network Services6360 Presidential Ct, Fort Myers Beach Real Estate Network Services 6360 Presidential Court, Suite 4 Fort Myers, FL 33919 cell: 239-810-2980 Fax: 239-463-4826 home office: 239-463-5217 01/01/2008

  Southwest Florida is full of fabulous restaurants. From Marco island up into Fort Myers you can find an endless supply of quality places to eat and you can expect to pay for the good food. Although we have great restaurants, many of these eateries are a bit pricey, but HEY.... We are located in a resort area and like most resorts, things are a bit more expensive.My favorite restaurants are those with outdoor eating and great views. Pilar & I just recently learned of another great restaurant which offers both.... Good Food and a Great View. Parrot Key Grill at Fort Myers Beach. I'm amazed that we had not heard of this place previously because they have been rated as 'The Best Waterfront Restaurant" for Southwest Florida every year since 2003.This was a very nice restaurant with lots of... 01/01/2008

As the count down is nearing down I have to wish all of you dedicated members ( and you know whom you are and there are many!) a strong, inspiring and successful New Year. Lets not forget our many visitors and the public at large who are part of our extended family and are the reason why ActiveRain is. I am sending this slide of the Gulf Of Mexico, Fort Myers Beach which are fragments of the heart of the island. I am also thanking Activerain for pushing the enveloppe always further, always searching to improve its format with Localism.com among others, raising the bar of Real Estate bloging and offering me many opportunities to promote my area of South West Florida and my listings, learn from so many astute members and visitors and providing me with real clients through this exciting p... 12/27/2007

Looking for some family fun here on Fort Myers Beach ?  Mark your calendar for Saturday December 29. 2007.  The annual Ferd Hauser Family Fun Run/Walk will take place starting at the Junkanoo parking lot.  Registration will begin at 7 AM.  Cost is $5 per entry with the first 150 participants receiving a beautiful T-Shirt.  Runners will start at * AM with walkers starting at 8:15 AM..  Awards and refreshments.  For more info call 850-9293. 12/26/2007

Mark your calendars now for the 12th Annual Fort Myers Beach birthday celebration.  Hosted by the town of Fort Myers Beach and the Civic Association on Dec 31 at Times Square from 1 to 3 PM.  Music by Mary Winner and free cupcakes to all visitors.  The Fort Myers Beach Civic Association is dedicated to informing the public about issues of local concern 12/20/2007

The Island Arts Foundation Christmas Concert will be held at 2915 Estero Blvd on Fort Myers Beach.  " Biolding a home for Art One brick at a time " will feature Gene " King Saxe " Walker and Sean Carney.  The event will start at 4 PM with musical cocktails followed at 5PM with dinner and concluding with a 6 PM Christmas Concert. There are only 30 tickets left !  First comr - first served.  Get your tickets at The Island Sand Paper, 2801 R Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach.  IAF members: $20/ non-IAF members $ 25.  Includes Food & Drink 12/10/2007

Off -island visitors to Fort Myers Beach will still be able to " Park and Ride " the beach shuttle but the popular shuttle will no longer benefit from having a dedicated  " Shuttle Only " lane over the bridge.  Ridership is up and visitors and businesses alike generally support the shuttle operation.  State officials decided not to make a temporary   " Go ahead" lane permanent due to concerns about needed safety upgrades on either end of the Matanzas Pass Bridge.  This means that visitors will still be able to avoid parking hassles on the beach but probably experience longer wait times as shuttles now will wait in line with other beach bound traffic.  Budget restrictions also were responsiblr for a reduction from 6 trollys to three.  This will add to expected problems in getting to a da... 12/03/2007

Save these dates:12 th Annual Spirit of the Holidays dinner and auction: Date:  Tuesday, December 4, 2007Place: South Beach GrilleTime: Social Hour  5:30          Dinner Hour   6:30Cost:  $25.00 donation per person The event provides much needed gifts for needy families here on Fort Myers Beach.  South Beach Grille is located at the north end of the Santini Plaza.  Plenty of free parking.  There is also a Pancake Breakfast SAturday Dec 8th and a Gift Wrapping on Tuesday December 18th.   For more information on this popular annual event you may call the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce.  12/02/2007