July 4th Parade – Naples

July 5, 2009

The Naples 4th of July parade lasted about 2 hours with almost 200 floats. Fifth Avenue South had throngs of people viewing the parade. The parade had both a military and patriotic theme. Hope you enjoy the photos.

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A Friend in Need – Helping Other People

June 25, 2008

Yesterday, I was informed of a very close and dear friend, Charles Richey, had been hospitalized with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. This particular disease afflicts the nervous system and the inflicted individual looses the use of all their limbs and ability to swallow.
Charles has helped me with my website on many occasions and has always been there [...]

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Economic Stimulus Payment

May 1, 2008

For many Americans they are looking forward to their rebate check from the Internal Revenue Service. Individuals are looking forward to their $600, married couples with no qualifying children $1,200, and married couples with qualifying children $1,200 with an additional $300 per child.
To some people receiving the rebate checks, the amount they are receiving is [...]

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Blog Makes Top 100 Real Estate Blogs

February 21, 2008

Today, I was very surprised to find this blog to ranked in the Top 100 Real Estate Blogs as per Top 100 Real Estate Blogs.
The ranking is determined by Google Page Rank, Technorati Rank, and Alexa rankings.
The blog is entitled Naples Real Estate News and Market Updates and does cover the communities of Bonita Springs [...]

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Mel’s Diner Benefit

November 21, 2007

Mel’s Diner is having a Classic Vehicle Cruise In to benefit Helping Kids With Cancer.
Over 100 classic vehicles will be on display in the parking lot of Mel’s Diner in Fort Myers, on US 41 – ½ mile south of Colonial Blvd. this Sunday November 25th from 6:00-9:00 P.M. Proceeds raised during the car show [...]

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Naples Swamp Buggy Parade

October 30, 2007

Every October for more than 50 years, the greater Naples area plays host to the Swamp Buggy Races or commonly called by the older residents "The Mile O’ Mud."  Prior to the races in the afternoon a parade takes place in downtown Naples.  The parade brings back the days when Naples was a fishing and [...]

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Bald Eagle – Shot – Clings To Life

October 16, 2007

How shocking!!!  Someone shot a Bald Eagle!  Why shoot a Bald Eagle, our national bird?  It is not a bird that people eat.
Photo courtesy of The Conservancy of Southwest Florida.
The eagle was shot in the right leg.  The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has been taking care of the eagle since Friday. It was found Thursday [...]

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PETA Demonstration in Naples

September 29, 2007

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) held a demonstration at the intersection of US 41 (Tamiami Trail) and Pine Ridge Road in North Naples.  They definitely caught the attention of both drivers and pedestrians with the plaid body paint and they were topless.

 

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Yom Kippur Begins This Evening

September 21, 2007

Tonight at sunset (7:08 PM local time) the Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero Jewish communities begin the observation of Yom Kippur.
Yom Kippur is the holiest of days in the Jewish religion.  The observance is also known as the Day of Atonement since the events of Yom Kippur focus on asking and granting forgiveness for one’s transgressions.
Member of [...]

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Disincentives in Real Estate

July 18, 2007

On July 15th, Chris Palmeri from Business Week discussed how his Mother was told by a major builder that a price reduction (in all likelihood adjustment to existing market conditions) was an incentive.
This reminds me of a visit to a model center from a major builder where the on-site salesperson told my client that a [...]

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