LIFE IN CAPE CORAL

Signs of recovery? Market leading nation in increased home prices - cape-coral-daily-breeze.com | News, sports, community info. - Cape Coral Daily Breeze

2012-01-21T08:33:00.000-05:00

Signs of recovery? Market leading nation in increased home prices - cape-coral-daily-breeze.com News, sports, community info. - Cape Coral Daily Breeze

Foreclosures slow to trickle as lenders shift strategy

2011-08-11T14:25:00.000-04:00

Foreclosures slow to trickle as lenders shift strategy

US Real Estate: Foreigners Make Run on US Housing Market — CNBC Realty Check - CNBC

2011-06-15T16:57:00.001-04:00

US Real Estate: Foreigners Make Run on US Housing Market — CNBC Realty Check - CNBC

And Cape Coral Florida is number 3!!!! Call me today 239-898-6339 if your are thinking about purchasing property in the Cape Coral area.

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-5 Markets Ripe for Appreciation

2011-05-10T20:10:00.000-04:00

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-5 Markets Ripe for Appreciation

Cape Coral Yacht Club Park

2011-05-02T11:10:00.000-04:00

The next park I am featuring is the Cape Coral Yacht Club. The Yacht Club was built in 1958 and is one of the original landmarks of the City. Located directly on the Caloosahatchee River in a beautifully landscaped setting, the Yacht Club Community Park encompasses a wide range of facilities and amenities including the public beach, fishing pier, community pool, boat ramp and KC Riverstop.

KC’s is a great place to get a bite to eat and watch the dolphins swimming buy or in the evenings a great place to see the sunset.

There is also a ballroom that is a popular rental spot for weddings, private parties, or business meetings. An enclosed beach pavilion is also available for picnics, BBQ’s, birthday parties and other casual events.

The Ballroom

A view of the beach

The fishing pier

KC's Riverstop

2011-03-17T10:57:00.000-04:00

The City of Cape Coral is home to 37 Parks. I will be featuring the parks to show what Cape Coral has to offer. The first park is Horton Park. This park has a great view of the river. The amenties at this park include a boat ramp, restrooms, picnic tables and a walking path. You will also see wildlife.

A woodpecked on a palm tree. The woodpecker has a beautiful red head!

This is one of Cape Coral's burrowing owls.They are super cute and live in tunnels under the ground.

20th Annual Tour de Cape

2011-01-13T14:21:00.000-05:00

January 14, 2011

Pre-event packet pick-up celebration

The weekend begins with a kick off celebration.

Participants can pick up packets, maps,

and t-shirts starting at 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Enjoy a great start to the weekend with music,

food, and fun.

January 15, 2011

5K Run

The 5K run/walk is designed for advanced and

novice runners. On Saturday, check in begins at

6:30 am. Race time is 8:00 am. A continental

breakfast will be available for participants.

Also Saturday January 15th

Family Bike Ride

Begins around 10:30am

Entry fee includes hot dog, chips & drink

January 16, 2011

Tour De Cape Bike Rides

Sunday’s bike tours offer varied routes from 15,

30, 60, and 100 mile courses in the west and

north sections of Cape Coral. The event

provides a continental breakfast, lunch, on

route rest stations with snacks and beverages,

SAG vehicles, Police support, and route maps.

Cape Coral Festival of the Arts will be here soon!!!

2010-12-30T18:23:00.000-05:00

http://www.news-press.com/article/20101230/NEWS0101/101230036/1003/ACC/Cape-Coral-Festival-of-the-Arts-to-be-held-Jan.-8-9

The Cape Coral Festival of the Arts always has something for everyone. We have gone each year since living in Cape Coral and I do not plan on missing it this year. It is in the downtown area on Cape Coral Parkway so be sure to also visit the local stores. Click on the link above for more information....

The Cape Coral Farmers Market

2010-12-13T14:42:00.002-05:00

Here are some herbs from the lettuce man.

Local fruit including Star Fruit!

Beautiful peppers, cucumbers and Bugs Bunny Carrots. The bigger they are the sweeter they are!!

The Cape Coral Farmers Market is held each Saturday morning at Club Square. The Farmers Market has something for everyone. Besides fruits and vegatables you can find citrus plants, orchids, jewelry, baked goods and some really good barbecue. It is the place to be on Saturday mornings.

Cape Coral Festival Of Lights

2010-12-07T12:00:00.000-05:00

On Saturday night in Cape Coral was the Festival of Lights with the Christmas Tree lighting and Santa!!! The children where lined up at the snow mound waiting for their turn to sled. After the tree was lit fireworks filled the sky...Here are a few photos. Coming next on the 19th will be the Christmas Boat Parade at the Bimini Basin....See you there!!

It will be snowing in Cape Coral on Saturday Night!!!!

2010-12-02T15:51:00.000-05:00

Saturday night will be the Holiday Festival of Lights in the Downtown area of Cape Coral. State Farm is bringing in 20 tons of snow for the children to enjoy. There will be food vendors, crafts, raffles plus the highlight of the event the tree lighting and arrival of Santa Claus!!! See you there!!!
For more info you can click on the link below:
http://www.eventscapecoral.com/agents/69999/index.asp

2010-10-15T11:23:00.001-04:00

The Sandoval Community in Cape Coral Florida is one of my favorite gated communities. It is like living in your own resort. Below is a book with photos of the Pulte Brentwood Model along with some photos of the Sandoval Community. There are other models and builders in the Sandoval Community as well as resale properties. If you would like more information feel free to contact me at 239-898-6339 or debbymantell@gmail.com.

Facing foreclosure? New Fannie Mae website helps consumers find options

2010-08-16T15:12:00.000-04:00

Facing foreclosure? New Fannie Mae website helps consumers find options

WASHINGTON – Aug. 16, 2010 – Fannie Mae launched a new website to help consumers understand their options when facing foreclosure and the possible loss of their home. Called KnowYourOptions.com, it outlines the choices available to homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments, and provides guidance on how they can contact and work with their mortgage company to find a back-up plan.

KnowYourOptions.com provides information in both English and Spanish. Features include:

• Interactive Options Finder helps homeowners identify options.

• Calculators help borrowers understand how many of the options would work in their situation, including calculations about refinance, repayment, forbearance, and modification.

• Videos feature real homeowners discussing how they received help; others feature housing counselors giving advice.

• Forms – including a financial checklist and contact log – to help borrowers prepare for a meeting with their mortgage company or housing counselor.

• Information on refinancing, repayment plans, forbearance, modifications and Deed-for-Lease.

• Out-of-the-box alternatives, including short sales and deeds-in-lieu for homeowners who recognize that they can no longer afford their mortgages, but want to avoid a foreclosure on their credit history

More info: http://www.KnowYourOptions.com.

© 2010 Florida Realtors®

Cape Coral Turns 40!!!!

2010-08-13T15:53:00.001-04:00

The City of Cape Coral will be celebrating 40 Years as a city on August 18th, 2010. Cape Coral has been known as a waterfront wonderland with over 400 miles of canals with many giving boaters access to the Caloosahatchee River and the Gulf of Mexico. Cape Coral has continued to grow in the past 40 years. In 1960 the Cape only had a population of 280 people and now has a population of 150,000. The projection is for Cape Coral to have approx. 180,000 people by 2015.

Cape Coral will celebrate with fireworks and a parade at the annual Coconut Festival that will be held November 12 thru the 14th.

Cape Coral is a popular place for snowbirds to retire but also for families with children. There are good public schools as well as Charter schools here in Cape Coral.

Happy Birthday Cape Coral!!!!

New Homebuyer Tax Starts September 2010 - 08.09.10 | Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals : Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals : Tallahassee, FL

2010-08-09T21:30:00.000-04:00

New Homebuyer Tax Starts September 2010 - 08.09.10 Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals : Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals : Tallahassee, FL

http://www.thinkbigworksmall.com/mypage/archive/9585/52542/

Very important information for those wishing to purchase a home using FHA financing!!! Starting in September the loan will cost more for the buyer. Please watch the video by clicking the link above.

CELEBRATE PARKS & RECREATION MONTH

2010-07-14T21:20:00.000-04:00

CELEBRATE PARKS & RECREATION MONTH

Fort Myers, FL, July 14, 2010 – Parking fees will be waived at Lee County regional parks and boat ramps and swimmers will have free admission to county pools on the weekend of Saturday, July 24 and Sunday, July 25.

Lee County Commissioners waived the parking fees and pool admission in celebration of National Parks & Recreation Month, which is marked each July.

“As part of the nationwide celebration, Lee County is pleased to be a part of recognizing the many values and benefits of parks and recreation,” said Dave Harner, deputy director of Lee County Parks & Recreation. “Parks and recreation’s preserves, facilities and sites touch the lives of almost everyone from the very young to the very old.”

Lee County also would like to recognize the 800 volunteers who serve the department, Harner said.

“Parks, greenways, blueways and open spaces provide a welcome respite from a fast-paced, high-tech lifestyle while protecting and preserving Lee County’s natural environment,” said Kathy Cahill, Southwest Region director for the Florida Recreation and Park Association who also is the Lee County Parks & Recreation volunteer services coordinator.

The Board of County Commissioners urges all citizens to visit the parks, especially on the weekend of July 24 and 25.

For more information about parks and facilities along with directions and special events, visit www.leeparks.org.

RE/MAX Realty Team Sponsors RED, WHITE & BOOM!!!!

2010-07-03T13:12:00.003-04:00

Florida Office Saves Fourth of July Party

HOMETOWN HEROES: Yoselyn Hollow (right) appears on a local morning news program July 2 to promote the event sponsored by her office.

By Deborah Ball Kearns, RE/MAX Times Online Associate Editor

More than 30,000 people will watch fireworks light up the night sky on July Fourth in Cape Coral, Fla. But it's an event that almost didn't happen until RE/MAX Realty Team stepped up to the plate and saved the day.

In November, the City of Cape Coral announced it was canceling the annual event because of budget cuts – a sad reality faced by many local governments across the U.S. due to the recession. RE/MAX Realty Team offered to take the reins and signed on as the title sponsor of the "Red, White and Boom!" celebration for three years.

"We had a great year in 2009, so we were in a great position to give back to the community," says Broker/Owner Yoselyn Hollow. "This is an event that residents of Cape Coral need with everything going on right now, and we want to show our appreciation to the community for helping make us successful."

Community leaders and residents hailed the office and its agents as "the folks who saved Fourth of July" for Cape Coral. The free event, which was renamed "RE/MAX Realty Team's Red, White and Boom!," will feature a grilling recipe contest, live entertainment, a children's play area, a RE/MAX photo booth and more.

For $100 apiece, families reserve their own grassy 10x10 lot to enjoy the festivities. And the best part: 100 percent of the net proceeds from the lot sales, as well as other fundraising efforts, are going to Children's Miracle Network.

RE/MAX Realty Team hired a public relations agency to help them spread the word and capitalize on its title sponsorship to create as many brand impressions as possible, Hollow says.

"We want to let everyone know that RE/MAX is throwing this party; we'll have a RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon, cold-air balloons, RE/MAX branded arches, banners and more," Hollow says. "We've generated quite a few business leads from our promotion efforts so far, and we want to make our presence even more prominent in the community."

© 2010 RE/MAX, LLC. RE/MAX Affiliates may share this article, provided they do not charge for it and this notice is included. All other rights reserved.

Forbidden Zone? Could it keep some oil away from SW Florida? - FOX 4 WFTX - Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples News, Weather

2010-06-24T07:31:00.000-04:00

Forbidden Zone? Could it keep some oil away from SW Florida? - FOX 4 WFTX - Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples News, Weather

Oil Spill Update | Fort Myers & Sanibel Florida Travel & Vacation Information - Official Site

2010-06-15T16:14:00.000-04:00

Oil Spill Update Fort Myers & Sanibel Florida Travel & Vacation Information - Official Site

Southwest Florida is open for visitors...NO TAR BALLS HERE

2010-06-14T15:22:00.000-04:00

The beaches are quiet this time of year so now is a great time to come for a visit. We boated to Sanibel Island yesterday and the water is clean!!!!

The dolphins are swimming!!!

Pleanty of shelling on the white sandy beaches

Anchoring out at Sanibel Island

December Real Estate Stats For Lee County

2010-01-15T13:49:00.000-05:00

Below are the December stats for the Greater Fort Myers Realtor Association. It was a very busy year. Lets hope 2010 proves to be even better.

Members of the Association closed 1,340 single family home sales in December, bringing the total for 2009 to 16,789; this is a 91.4 percent increase vs. 2008 when 8,768 homes were sold. Of the December sales, 48.3 percent were bank-owned, 18.2% were short sales and the remaining traditional sales made up 33.4 %. The median price was $89,929, which is 8.0 percent lower than the prior December; however, the median price continues to be drive down by the number of bank-owned and short sales properties. During Quarter 4, the median price for traditional sales was $135,000 (a 3.5 % decrease from the prior quarter), for bank-owned sales it was $69,900 (up 2.7 %) and the median price for short sales was $94,950 (up 6.6 % from last quarter>

Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival

2009-10-31T20:02:00.000-04:00

http://www.calusablueway.com/landing/overview Here is the link for the Calusa Blueway blog... Great information on the Trails and events.

2009-09-23T17:41:00.001-04:00

Great day today.....had a closing...showed 8 houses and received a call to list a property in Fort Myers. The person called me due to my new designation as a Certified Distressed Property Expert. Glad I took that class. Hopefully I will be able to help many struggling homeowners.

2009-09-09T08:29:00.001-04:00

Headed to the office for weekly meeting then off to preview some homes for clients.

2009-09-08T18:40:00.001-04:00

Working on setting up my CDPE website. I should have it up and running tonight.

2009-09-05T18:02:00.001-04:00

Just signed up for Twitter...follow me!

2009-09-02T20:47:00.001-04:00

I just completed the CDPE class in Orlando. What a great class. I am looking forward to using all the knowledge and tips to help homeowners that are distressed.

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2009-08-03T21:44:00.001-04:00

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Scenes of Cape Coral, Florida

2009-08-03T20:47:00.001-04:00

Cape Coral Florida is a waterfront community with over 400 miles of canals. Approx. 200 miles of the canals have access to the Gulf of Mexico. I have been living in Cape Coral for 4 years now and I still love it. There is always something fun to do here. Below is a picture of a canal with Cape Harbour in the background. On occasion we go to Cape Harbour to have lunch or dinner at one of the fine restaurants or to listen to a band outside at The Joint. I am looking forward to the opening of Marina Village at Tarpon Point. It should be opening in November. It will be a fun place to take family and friends visiting for the holidays.

A beautiful rainbow at the Cape Coral Bridge

Looking down a canal in the southwest section of Cape Coral.

Here is a photo of the new Resort at Marina Village in Tarpon Point. It will have a condo/hotel, shops, restaurants and the marina.

2009-07-12T19:33:00.000-04:00

Today we went to the German American Club in Cape Coral for the Mango Mania Festival. There were mangoes everywhere. We had mango ice cream and sorbet, sampled mango salsa, and saw the largest mango that we have ever seen. It won first place in the mango contest.

Queenie's mango ice cream and sorbet. YUMMMMM!!!!!

First place winner in the largest mango contest!!!!

2009-07-05T20:51:00.000-04:00

A great day on the water again..... Today was a girls day out. We went to Lovers Key State Park to kayak. The water was smooth and the sun was shining. We saw dolphins as soon as we got out in the bay. In the third picture you will see the dolphin swimming very close to the pelican..I think they are after the same snack!!!! We also saw a spotted sting ray jump out of the water but it was much to fast to get a pic. After kayking for a few hours we stopped at the Lovers Key Resort for some lunch and a quick dip in their pool. What a great relaxing day!

Happy Fathers Day!!!!!

2009-06-21T19:44:00.001-04:00

I hope all the dads out there had a terrific Fathers Day Weekend!!!!!

We went by boat on Saturday to Sanibel Island, the water was clear and warm.....and the colors were beautiful! We saw some Triple Tail swim by us while we were in the water. The first time they startled us but then we got use to them swimming by us. The beach was crowded most likely due to the fact that the area was experencing a heat advisory. The only comfortable place to be was the beach....

Today we went to our favorite restaurant in Matlacha... Moretti's There was a nice breeze coming from the water so we ate outside on the patio. The food was great as always!

Again Happy Fathers Day to all!!! I hope your day was special.

Trip to the East Coast of Florida

2009-06-01T20:44:00.000-04:00

THIS PAST WEEKEND WE WENT ON A ROAD TRIP. FIRST WE WENT TO PORT ORANGE. WHAT A PRETTY TOWN. WE WENT TO A NICE WATERFRONT BAR NAME DJ'S DOCKSIDE. GREAT VIEWS AND GREAT FOOD. I WOULD RECOMMEND IT. WE STAYED OVER NIGHT AND THE NEXT DAY WE WENT TO THE DE PONCE LEON INLET LIGHTHOUSE. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PLACE. WE DID NOT WALK TO THE TOP BUT HOPE TO IN THE FUTURE.

AFTER VISITING THE LIGHTHOUSE WE DROVE APPROX. 3 HOURS TO THE PLANTATION AREA TO VISIT SOME RELATIVES. MY HUSBANDS UNCLE WAS CELEBRATING HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY. IT WAS NICE SEEING THE MANTELL MEN TOGETHER. WE HAD A NICE DINNER AT VERDI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN LAUDERHILL. THE WAITRESS SERENADED UNCLE SOL. SHE WAS A LOT OF FUN AND HAD ALL THE GUESTS SINGING.

I HOPE YOU ENJOY THE PICTURES.

THE DE PONCE LEON INLET LIGHTHOUSE

THE MANTELL BOYS!!!!

Memorial Day at Fort Myers Beach

2009-05-26T21:09:00.000-04:00

On Memorial Day Marty and I went to Fort Myers Beach by boat. The weather was great. While we were there we went to the top of the Lani Kai to see the great views. Here we are with our good friends Chic and Freddie. Below are some pictures of all the boats that were anchored out in the Gulf.

Our boat "The Stone Pony" closest to the beach.

The view of The Gulf of Mexico from the top of the Lani Kai. Many boats, many people and lots of sun.

More Kayaking on the Calusa Blueway

2009-05-13T22:27:00.000-04:00

Heading out of the canal in Bokeelia. We kayaked for 4.5 hours and covered approx. 9 miles of the Calusa Blueway. We were against the wind the whole way. Needless to say it was a great workout.

My friends Doug and Yvonne Nixon at one of the many Calusa Blueway markers.

Looking towards Matlacha, we are almost there.

A day at the Beach

2009-05-06T20:54:00.000-04:00

The Cape Coral Yacht club is where the city first started selling lots back in the early 60's. The Yacht club beach is always a great place to go and is always busy. You can fish on the pier, eat at KC's Riverstop or just enjoy the views.

We tried to anchor out in the Gulf at the Sanibel Inn but it was a little rough. So instead we went to Bowditch Point.

Bongo Bar and Grill at the Pink Shell Resort

Bowditch Point a very nice beach at the northern tip of Fort Myers BeachThe beach at Bowditch Point

2009-04-20T19:49:00.000-04:00

Bokeelia Ahead!!!

Life in Cape Coral always surprises me. On Sunday I went kayaking with some friends to complete some more miles of the Calusa Blueway. We had to pull our kayaks approx. 75 feet thru a narrow path to get to the launch. Here I am with Merri and Yvonne. After navigating through the mangroves approx. 1.5 miles we finally got to the Gasparilla Sound-Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve. Once thru the mangroves we ran into a boat that was fishing. They told us that there were 3 horses walking out in the water on one of the flats. We rounded the corner and there were the 3 horses walking through the water. Never have I seen horses out in the middle of a body of water. Again.....only in Cape Coral!!!! Once we got through the mangroves we decided to head to Bokeelia Island. What a trip!!!

Sea Horses??? or horses walking on water!!!

< Burnt Store Marina behind us!!!

Two of the horses resting on the beach after their run in the water

2009-04-12T13:55:00.000-04:00

Today was a beautiful day in Southwest Florida. I went kayaking today in Fort Myers Beach. I started at a little beach called Bunche Beach and went thru San Carlos Bay. There were some pretty sites while I was out there. I saw some dolphins, pelicans on the beach, and an osprey in it's nest.

The Lee County parks system has marked paddling trails. The trails are a part of the Great Calusa Blueway. You can access the site by going to... www.greatcalusablueway.com

My goal is to paddle all of the trails. There are 190 miles of trails. I paddled approx. 8 miles today. What a fun day. Happy Easter

Boat trip to Cayo Costa.

2009-03-24T16:16:00.000-04:00

Here are some photos of our trip to Cayo Costa State Park. Cayo Costa is located just north of Captiva Island. You can only reach Cayo Costa by boat. We had 4 boats go on the trip. We saw some beautiful sunrises and sunsets, we shelled, we went kayaking and we had a nice party on our friends boat the PaulnJane.

Here I am kayaking on Pelican Bay.

We went to the beach in the evening to hopefully witness the "Green Flash" but not that night.

A BEAUTIFUL sunrise looking towards Pelican Bay

Here is a sand dollar that I found laying in the sand.

Here is the Tropic Star from Bokeelia. It had just dropped off some passengers and picked some up to take back to the Mainland.

2009-01-26T15:04:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday to my husband Marty and my dear friend Audrey Fitzgerald.

Yesterday we celebrated Marty and Audrey's birthday by rafting up in Glover Bight in Cape Coral. We had 6 boats rafted together and 31 people to celebrate with them. The sun was shining all day. Thank you to all who came out and especially to Paul and Jane for having the party on there beautiful boat. Below are some pictures of the party.

2009-01-23T21:26:00.000-05:00

Life in Cape Coral always brings new things. Today as I was driving around the Cape taking pictures of Foreclosed homes I saw the sign below that says Eagle Protection Zone. I looked around in the trees and there it was... The Bald Eagle sitting on the branch next to its nest. I love seeing all the wildlife that lives here with us in Cape Coral. Click on the photos below to enlarge. What a beautiful sight.

Downtown Street Market

2008-12-30T20:44:00.000-05:00

DOWNTOWN STREET MARKET
First Saturdays, November 2008 to April 2009
Vincennes Boulevard at S. E. 47th Terrace Downtown Cape Coral

January 3rd, 2008
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Operated by the Community Redevelopment Agency
447 Cape Coral Parkway, Suite #108, Cape Coral, FL 33904 (239) 549-5615 Fax (239) 549-0857

Just like the markets that are so popular in Europe, Downtown Cape Coral is preparing for the second season of The Downtown Street Market. On the First Saturday of each month — November through April — over 80 vendors will take to Vincennes Boulevard with booths and tables offering a wide array of items.
The market attracts thousands upon thousands of people to come and browse through beautiful antiques, original artwork, handcrafted gifts and upscale collectible pieces.
A wide variety of craftsmen and vendors are on hand each month. From garden décor to luxury home furnishings, from one-of-a-kind handbags, purses and jackets to antique crocks and old-fashioned quilts, from scented soaps, lotions and oils to handmade pottery, you will find something for everyone at the Downtown Street Market.
This year the 3 Ts Car Club will have vintage, stock and classic cars displayed and Tom’s Traveling Tunes will be playing your favorite music.
The Downtown Street Markets run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and admission is free. There is plenty of free parking in the surrounding City parking lots located in Big John Plaza, Iguana Mia and Club Square. The Downtown Street Market in only one block east of The Farmer’s Market
If you are looking for something unique, you are sure to find it here. For more information about the Downtown Street Market, visit www.downtowncapecoral.net or call (239) 549-5615.

Betty Gilbert, a gifted Cape Coral writer, who wrote a wonderful children’s book “Buffy the Burrowing Owl” will be available for book signings on Saturday, January 3, 2009 in front of The Red Barn at The Downtown Street Market at 4711 Vincennes Boulevard from 8:00am to 1:00pm.

Buffy is the real life story of one of our Cape’s burrowing owls which are the official mascots of our the City of Cape Coral.

Other Book Signing Events:
· Betty Gilbert will be at Oasis Middle School on Thursday, January 8 at 6:30 pm.
· During the Cape Coral Festival of the Arts, Betty Gilbert will be in front of June’s Hallmark Shoppe at 1339 Cape Coral Parkway on Saturday, January 10 and Sunday, January 11 at 10:00am. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the author and photographer.

Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife.
Please call (239) 980-2593 for information on purchasing this fabulous book!

Christmas with the family

2008-12-26T08:51:00.000-05:00

This Christmas we started the fun by going for a evening boat ride through out the canals in Cape Coral to see some Holiday decorations. There was a beautiful sunset and some very pretty decorations.
Then Christmas morning we had our traditional breakfast of Swedish Pancake and our home made Swedish Coffee Bread while we open our gifts.

Melissa and I than headed out for Captiva for some shelling. This was our third annual and we hope to keep this tradition up. There were some great shells this year. The best year yet. After shelling Melissa and I found some nice people that took our photo in front of the Christmas tree at the Mucky Duck. We than went for a bite to eat at the Key Lime Bistro in Captiva were we had some appetizers and I had a Key Lime Margarita which I loved and would love the recipe for if anyone out there has one and Melissa had a Captiva Passion. What a beautiful Christmas day in the Southwest Florida sunshine.

Cape Coral Christmas Boat Parade

2008-12-22T20:20:00.000-05:00

Marty and I were invited to go on our friends boat for the Cape Coral Christmas boat parade. We have gone to see the parade in the past, but it was very different to be in the parade. The homes along the canal had chairs lined up on the lawns and had big parties to watch all the beautiful boats go by. It is said that over 125 boats participated. It was a great time. Here are some of my favorite photos.

The weekend in Cape Coral

2008-12-15T08:48:00.000-05:00

On Saturday Marty and I both worked. But on Sunday we worked around the house, put up some holiday decorations and watched some football. Of course when it was time to watch football that meant it was also Corona Light time!! My Corona light was flavored by the first beautiful ripe lime from my Persian Lime Tree. Check out the photos of Pinky the Pink Flamingo with her Santa suit on, our Christmas Tree and my first lime.

The weekend in Cape Coral

2008-12-15T08:34:00.000-05:00

This weekend we started with a surprise birthday party for our friend Merri. It was a very nice party and Merri was surprised. Sorry Merri, what happens in the Cape does NOT stay in the CAPE!!

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Cape Coral Bike Night

Date: Saturday, December 13, 2008Time: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Riders from all over Southwest Florida are able to gather and enjoy local music and meeting friends at the Downtown Cape Coral Bike Night located at SE 47th Terr. It is a great time.... check it out.

It's snowing in Cape Coral!!!

2008-12-07T17:29:00.000-05:00

It was snowing in Cape Coral, Florida last night. Check out the children sledding in the Publix parking lot. Most are in shorts.