Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty 239-560-0726 www.ViewswFlorida.com writes, I personally receive a an email now and then, asking for a referral to a quality home builder in southwest Florida that will do a custom design for a client, not necessarily a completely from scratch drawing but allowing the buyer to make changes in the layout home to fit the buyers requirements of functionally and their own lifestyle. You may already know there are lots of home builders that have 3-5 models and will not make any changes to their homes other then selling you upgrades! after upgrades! There is something to be said about having the ability as a home owner to have input and be able to cha... 10/04/2007

    l Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty 239-560-0726 writes, recently in the locally newspaper local home builders have stressed now is the time to buy out of inventory new construction homes in SSouthwest Florida, Cape Coral,Fort Myers, Bonita Springs and Lehigh Acres. The prices and the incentives have never been better and yes I agree 100% with their view! And yes they are selling homes! I truly feel by the time we get to end of December and the start of the snow bird season arrives in southwest Florida! I truly feel the incentives that are being offered today will not be as great as they are being offered currently! Now truely is your best time to buy a brand new home! Great interest rates still remain with upgrades and just a few of the specials being offered are closing cost... 10/04/2007

     Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty, Specializing in luxury home writes, We have lots of great developments of luxury living right here in southwest Florida, sometimes we take it for granted some people thing you have  travel to the other side of the state to find great Florida life style living! Well taking a tour of some of the great locations thru-out southwest Florida. I took some pictures of some homes, I think you would enjoy seeing! I hope you enjoy the slide show and if you have any questions, Regarding luxury living, like the development of Catalpa Cove in Fort Myers or Cape Harbour in Cape Coral, or other developments in Bonita Springs, Fort Myers or Naples, Please feel free to email or call and I will get you the information you requested. maybe you have some interes... 10/01/2007

     Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty 239-560-0726 or www.ViewSwflorida.comwrites : Luxury real estate in southwest Florida can be found on Sanibel Island, Bonita Springs, Naples  or in many upscale neighborhoods like the one located in the gated community of Catalpa Cove in Fort Myers located just around the bend off of shell point! Here is a drawing of a luxury one in a half story Mediterranean Castle designed in southwest Florida style!  This is truly and King and Queens Castle! The amenities are endless with 10' 12' and 18 foot ceiling heights!  Fine finish touches of Marble, granite, tumbled stone, hardwood, custom wide crown molding tray-ed ceilings! family room, media room, deluxe summer kitchen, roof top balcony with outstanding water views with over 4,300 sq. ft. under a... 09/30/2007

Sandy has nine businesses. Eight on Captiva and one in Fort Myers. On Captiva she owns Keylime Bistro, Sunshine Seafood Café and Wine Bar, RC Otter’s Island Eats, Latte Da Coffee Shop, Captiva Island Inn, Celebration Center of Captiva, Paradise Shopping Center and her newest, Cantina Captiva. In Fort Myers she owns the Sunshine Seafood Café and Lounge on Winkler and Gladiolus. Voted one of the Men and Women of the Year in 2007 for GulfShore Life Magazine was a great honor along with receiving the 1st Annual Apex Award for Women in Business for the Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce. Sandy is going to be speaking on Succeeding During Challenging times. This is one event you do not want to miss with one of Lee County's Leaders. When and Where: Thursday, October 4th, 2007 at 6:30 PM Clarion Ho... 09/25/2007

                                                       view from the third floor balcony of a home under construction in "Catalpa Cove"       Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty 239-560-0726 or visit my web site at  www.ViewSwFlorida.comJoe writes. I would like to share with all my readers a great Luxury Gated Developemnt nestled  along the Riverfront at the mouth of the river just entering the back waters of Sanibel Island. This wonderful gated offers a very private setting for every active lifestyle, from the peaceful setting, to a tropical setting, to the all around active lifestyle amenities for the every family, to the very young at heart! The great landscaping and the mix of custom home builders set this development apart from so many others. There are a few resale homes and s... 09/24/2007

                         Awhile back, I wrote a blog about beekeeping.My point was to promote Lee County and its unusual businesses and offer a different take on Southwest Florida. Off To The Beekeeper's House. The blog was also a way to talk about Alex (short for Alexandra) who lives in Lehigh Acres and recently obtained her beekeeper's license. Like I often do, I optimized the blog and its url with special meta tags and keywords in the major engine searches. The link was shown quite high in Google and other engines. As agents, we always look at different ways to attract new clients, present our region on localism.com but the result was not what I expected.    About a week ago, I began receiving telephone calls relating to this blog.  Even though my original blog I make it quite clear ... 09/23/2007

  Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty 239-560-0726 writes, I would like to share with my readers a great event happening this weekend at the Lee Civic Center this weekend Saturday September 22 & Sunday September 23 at the Lee County Civic Center located east of the I -75 interstate on Bayshore Drive. This event is the Big Boy Tech and Toy Show  featuring everything you can think of for fun, exciting things to do, hobby's and all interest alike!  Home and Yard improvements, Spa's, Sun rooms, Boats, pool tables, the list goes on and on! I will be there with my wifes Dodge Rumble Bee pick up  truck ! Yes women have their toys too! I will be outside with The Action 4 x 4 team ! Stop by Please introduce yourself! I might even have some free goodies to give away as well! I hope to see you... 09/19/2007

                                                                     The Sign of The times in Southwest Florida ! Help the banks for your best price! Joe Kendall, Realtor with Sandals Realty 239-560-0726 www.viewswflorida.comwrites. Getting the bank or lender to take a low offer can be a challenge in it's self! What the banks think the property is worth and what the buyer thinks sometimes is what it's worth can be as wide as a river apart in distance. I would suggest you have your Realtor do a CMA on any home you are thinking about making an offer and the most recent of a week or two are the best not what it sold for over a couple of months ago. One tip that I would like to share with my readers if you are not a cash buyer and you are going to make a offer on a foreclosure or bank short... 09/13/2007

       Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty 239-560-0726 or visit  www.viewswflorida.com writes, I would like to share with my readers some suggestions for selling your home in todays real estate market. We all know it's a Buyers Real estate market! Well the first thing that comes to mind is Think like a buyer, You control what the buyer is looking at and the impression you give that buyer on your home. It starts with them pulling up to your front Door! Curb appeal, front entry way to the front door. first impressions are worth a thousands words! It needs to say wow nice well maintain home from the time they walk in the door!  Large bright rooms, no personalized pictures, stag the rooms! ( unneeded furniture and extra stuff you should consider placing in storage)  you have to so all ... 09/13/2007

So many times we meet new people living in our community, or looking for property in our community and need to know where to go online to find a multitude of information.  I have placed a tremendous number of links below for you to learn more and gain access to our local government agencies, schools, law enforcement agencies, airports, colleges, and other links of interest. As always if you're looking to purchase real property here in Southwest Florida contact me today, I hope the links below prove helpful to you, Scott SlocumScott@The-Extreme-Team.comwww.ScottSlocum.info  Southwest Florida Airports Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)http://www.flylcpa.com/ Naples Municipal Airport (APF)http://www.flynaples.com/ Government Agencies Lee Countyhttp://www.lee-county.com/ Collier... 09/10/2007

View of Caloosahatchee River from Boardwalk at Pepper Tree Point There was a rumor spreading around that Pepper Tree Pointe was going to have to say good-bye to their community boat ramp with direct Gulf of Mexico access via the Caloosahatchee River.  I have a listing in Pepper Tree Pointe and wanted to get to the bottom of this which I was able to do this afternoon.  What I found out after speaking with the Property Manager is that the community boat ramp that has long been a valued part of the Pepper Tree Pointe Community is remaining available for all who live in Pepper Tree Pointe!  As I walked along the pier this afternoon, I smiled and took in the panoramic views of the glorious Caloosahatchee.  I was thankful that the residents who have long loved their ability to be in open wat... 09/05/2007

Recently I have begun a series of postings regarding the various support groups that are available in the Fort Myers and Lee County area.  I meet individuals everyday who do not know where to turn while struggling with major illnesses or grief and loss.  Sometimes they are not plugged into a church or community and they have real tangible needs now.  I am grateful for the groups that Lee Memorial Hospital System has formed and continues to form on a consistent basis.   I will continue to update the list of support groups and educational groups until it is complete.  Support Groups are a wonderful way to connect with others who share the same struggles, hurts and challenges.  Come as often as you like and share what is on your heart.  You are not alone.  Cancer Support Group  OverEaters ... 09/04/2007

What:  Cancer Support GroupLocation:  Chapel @ Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center (SWFRMC), Fort Myers, FloridaWhen:  Thursdays 10:00 am -11:30 am repeating weekly until Thursday, December 27, 2007Contact:  Pat Noe (239) 939-8382Email:  patricia.noe@leememorial.orgThe Lee Memorial Hospital System is comprised of five hospitals located within Lee County. These five hospitals are:  Lee Memorial Hospital, Health Park Medical System, Gulf Coast Hospital, Cape Coral Hospital and Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center.The hospital main number is:  239-332-1111For more information on the Lee Memorial Hospital System please click here 09/04/2007

What:  Overeaters Anonymous When:  Wednesdays from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm repeating weekly until Wednesday, December 26, 2007Where:  Health Park Medical Center HP1AContact:  Pat Dolce (239) 454-8766Email:  pat.dolce@leememorial.org The Lee Memorial Hospital System is comprised of five hospitals located within Lee County. These five hospitals are:  Lee Memorial Hospital, Health Park Medical System, Gulf Coast Hospital, Cape Coral Hospital and Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center.The hospital main number is:  239-332-1111For more information on the Lee Memorial Hospital System please click here 09/04/2007

What:  Loss & Grief Support GroupWhen:  Wednesdays at 10:00 am - 11:00 am repeating weekly until Wednesday, December 12, 2007Contact:  Pat Dolce (239) 454-8766Email:  pat.dolce@leememorial.org The Lee Memorial Hospital System is comprised of five hospitals located within Lee County. These five hospitals are:  Lee Memorial Hospital, Health Park Medical System, Gulf Coast Hospital, Cape Coral Hospital and Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center.The hospital main number is:  239-332-1111For more information on the Lee Memorial Hospital System please click here 09/04/2007

What:  Parkinson's Voice GroupWhere:  Cape Coral Hospital - Cape Coral, FloridaWhen:  Tuesday 11:00 pm - Wednesday 12:00 am Repeating weekly until Tuesday, December 18, 2007Contact:  Pat Dolce (239) 454-8766Email:  pat.dolce@leememorial.org The Lee Memorial Hospital System is comprised of five hospitals located within Lee County. These five hospitals are:  Lee Memorial Hospital, Health Park Medical System, Gulf Coast Hospital, Cape Coral Hospital and Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center.The hospital main number is:  239-332-1111For more information on the Lee Memorial Hospital System please click here 09/04/2007

What:  Colorectal Cancer Support GroupWhen:  4th Tuesday of Each Month from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm until Tuesday, December 25, 2007Where:  Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center, Fort Myers, FloridaContact:  Pat Dolce (239) 454-8766Email:  pat.dolce@leememorial.org The Lee Memorial Hospital System is comprised of five hospitals located within Lee County. These five hospitals are:  Lee Memorial Hospital, Health Park Medical System, Gulf Coast Hospital, Cape Coral Hospital and Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center.The hospital main number is:  239-332-1111For more information on the Lee Memorial Hospital System please click here 09/04/2007

What:  Stroke ClubLocation:  Cape Coral Hospital LIFE Center CWhen:  Weekly on Tuesdays 10:30 am - 11:30 am until Tuesday, December 18,2007Contact:  Pat Dolce (239) 454-8766Email:  pat.dolce@leememorial.orgThe Lee Memorial Hospital System is comprised of five hospitals located within Lee County. These five hospitals are:  Lee Memorial Hospital, Health Park Medical System, Gulf Coast Hospital, Cape Coral Hospital and Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center.The hospital main number is:  239-332-1111For more information on the Lee Memorial Hospital System please click here 09/04/2007

MondaysWhat:  Smoker's Family Support  When:  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm  Repeats weekly until Monday, December 31, 2007Where:  Lee Memorial Hospital MOB Rooms 2 & 3Contact:  239-454-8766 - Pat DolceEmail:  pat.dolce@leememorial.orgThe Lee Memorial Hospital System is comprised of five hospitals located within Lee County. These five hospitals are:  Lee Memorial Hospital, Health Park Medical System, Gulf Coast Hospital, Cape Coral Hospital and Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center.The hospital main number is:  239-332-1111For more information on the Lee Memorial Hospital System please click here 09/04/2007