Naples Florida Activities and Attractions Babcock Wilderness Adventures If you wish to experience the thrill of meeting panthers, bison, birds, and dozens of wild alligators face to face, then this tour is a must Bird Watching View pictures of birds found in the Everglades and 10,000 Islands, such as Osprey, Blue Heron, & Roseate Spoonbill Camping Information on how to obtain FREE camping permits, and pictures of campsites Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens Rediscover natural fun in the heart of Naples. Explore this nationally accredited zoo with animals from alligators to zebras blended into a historic botanical garden - two attractions in one! See Tiger Forest, Panther Glade, and African Oasis. Enjoy exciting wildlife presentations all day and a cruise past islands of monkeys. Golf For 1... 01/24/2008

Whenever your children are out of control, you can take comfort from the thought that even God's omnipotence did not extend to His own children.After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve. The first thing he said was, "Don't.""Don't what?" Adam replied."Don't eat the forbidden fruit," God said."Forbidden fruit? We have forbidden fruit? Hey, Eve...we have forbidden fruit!""No way!""Yes, way!""Do NOT eat the fruit!" said God."Why?""Because I am your Father and I said so!" God replied, wondering why he stopped creation after making the elephants.A few minutes later, God saw his children having an apple break and he was ticked! "Didn't I tell you not to eat the fruit?" God, as our first parent, asked."Uh huh," Adam replied."Then why did you?" said the Father."I don't know," sa... 01/24/2008

This is a test for all you couples.  Pick a topic and ask your partner a question.  Find out how well you know each other.  Do you like the same or are you totally different.  Here are a few sample questions:  Run with the idea and lets add more questions and answers from all of you AR. Personality, Feelings & Emotions   -  How would you describe yourself?  What bothers you most?  Favorites   -  What is your favorite car?   What is your favorite subject in school?   Pets -   How many pets do you have or want?       Do you love animanls?Attractions    What color hair and eyes do you perfer?   Do want to follow or lead the pack?  Strong or weak?Health, Food & Well Being -  Do you like to work out or do you like to play sports? Vacations -- Where would you go if you had no limit?Morals, Co... 01/21/2008

Be prepared for Valentine's this year.  Here are a few love songs you should take advantage of them and use them this year for Valentine's  Learn the song and get a bonus.I will always love you A Natural Woman - Carole KingA Whole New World - from AladdinAchy Breaky Heart - Billy Ray Cyrus Again - Janet Jackson Against All Odds (Take a Look At Me Now) - Phil Collins Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana RossAll By Myself - Celine Dion All I Ask of You - from Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd WebberAll I Have To Do Is Dream - Roy Orbison / Everly Brothers  All For Love - Bryan Adams, Sting and Rod Stewart  All I Want To Do Is Make Love To You - Heart All My Life - KC and JoJoAll of Me - Louis Armstrong All of My Life (It Might Be You) - Stephen Bishop All Out of Love - Air SupplyAll R... 01/21/2008

Comebacks to Pickup Lines   Man: Haven't I seen you someplace before?Woman: Yes, that's why I don't go there anymore. Man: Is this seat empty?Woman: Yes, and this one will be if you sit down. Man: Your place or mine?Woman: Both. You go to yours, and I'll go to mine. Man: So, what do you do for a living?Woman: I'm a female impersonator. Man: Hey baby, what's your sign?Woman: Do not enter. Man: How do you like your eggs in the morning?Woman: Unfertilized. Man: Your body is like a temple.Woman: Sorry, there are no services today. Man: I would go to the end of the world for you.Woman: But would you stay there? Man: If I could see you naked, I'd die happy.Woman: If I saw you naked, I'd probably die laughing. 01/21/2008

Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the nameof St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday?The history of Valentine's Day and its patron saint  is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christianand ancient Roman tradition.So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single me... 01/21/2008

Yes, I know I have not been blogging as often as I typically do or perhaps should be lately.So, what have I been up to? Well, other than assisting buyers & sellers each day? I opened up my own real estate brokerage.Our new brokerage is Florida Future Realty, Inc. We are located right on Del Prado Blvd. in Cape Coral, Florida, USA. If you are in the area, feel free to stop by. The office is just about completed. I'll tell you one thing - opening up a new business takes a lot of time & money. I had no idea it would take this long but alas we are near the homestretch. Everyone is very excited about this new venture & we look forward to assisting current & new customers under our new brokerage.We are also looking for exceptional real estate agents to join this new & exciting brokerage. We h... 01/19/2008

Long day at work today and I just had to tell you all. Has anyone ever heard the words your children say to you.  Do you really listen?  Do you realize how important it is to listen to your children. I know you all do,  Well I did and I heard my 5 year old tell me Mom, I just cant stop loving you and he gave me a folded airplane with a heart in it.  Then another and another.  I thought that was so beautiful that I went on line to look up those words he said. I wanted to make a song out of those words he said,  Well I knew I heard those words before.  These words where sung by micheal jackson. Great song.  My son is the love of my life, he gives me huggs and kisses all the time and I cant get enough.  Enjoy the song.http://youtube.com/watch?v=u4UzQHYQUJs MICHAEL JACKSON LYRICS"I Just Can... 01/17/2008

       Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty 239-560-0726 http://joek4realestate@aol.com  writes, I have been doing some reading and studying the impact of Bank of America's buy out of one of the largest Residential mortgage lenders in the country Countrywide Home loans. Based on everything I am reading it looks very favorable that Bank of America will be very motivated to get the foreclosures & Pre-foreclosures off their books  and moving on, This is truly is my thoughts on this subject.  The foreclosure percentage of loans that they are buying looks to be less then 20% of their current inventory of current home loans and with the recent activity of acceptance of Short Sales in lee County with Countrywide ( I know as I have closed a short sale recently with them and have had detailed... 01/14/2008

Bank Foreclosures - Increase Your Chances of Buying that BargainMost of what you read today about bank foreclosures claims that the abundance of inventory is so over loaded that the buyer is destined to get a bargain. A seasoned investor makes his fortune on the buy, then renovating, holding and selling at market price. Seeking a good deal on a basic family home is another story. You need to be educated about area values and renovation costs. The banks do their homework and you have to do yours.Hire a Realtor that knows the foreclosure market and make an intelligent bid. Most opportunities are missed because the potential buyer either underbids or waits too long to submit an offer and another buyer comes along makes a better offer. Although the regular real estate may be slow, the forec... 01/10/2008

 2 bed 2 bath Pool home                 3 bed 2 bath built in 2006             3 bed 2 bath waterfront, pool                  Yatch Club Area $139,900               Southwest Cape Coral $139,900     Cape Coral 199,900 Sold $182,500       Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty http://mailto:Joek4realestate@aol.com 239-560-0726  regarding  Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres Florida real estate, Joe writes; I have received a lot of calls lately in regards to Bank foreclosure short sales and mostly pertaining to how they work, if the seller is relieved from the debt ? Do any of them they actually close?  Well with out getting into to much detail in this blog here, Every deal is different and there are a lot of different things that go into a short sale, but Banks are strongly looking at ... 01/07/2008

The Cashflow Game!Tuesday, Jan. 8thForever Wealth Club Cape CoralBy Popular Demand we are hosting a Cashflow 101 game for our Cape Coral Forever Wealth Club in January. When is the last time you played Monopoly? Did it teach you anything you can use in the real world? Maybe not, but you had fun, right? Here is your chance to play a game that is not only fun but also teaches you through real world situations. It's Cash Flow 101, the tool invented by international best-seller Robert Kiyosaki. If you have read any of the Rich Dad, Poor Dad series of books you will love this game. If you haven't read any of these books, where have you been?!Even if you haven't read them you can enjoy the game and learn ways to increase your passive income that do apply in the real world.Tuesday, January 8th... 12/30/2007

Every night before you fall asleep, give hearfelt thanks for the wonderful day you just had (no matter what kind of day you had.)  Think about the next day, and intend that it is going to be wonderful. Intend that it is going to be the best day of your life.  Intend that it is going to be filled with love and joy.  Intend that all good is coming to you and everything is going to flow perfectly, etc.  Then when you wake in the morning, BEFORE you get out of bed, again declare your intentions for the day and give deep thanks as though you have received them all.  As you do this, you will begin to create your life deliberately, and you will experience first hand the power that is within you to create the life you want.                                                                        ... 12/29/2007

Cozumel, Mexico Real Estate I would like to know if there is realtors in Cozumel , Mexico.  If so where on the internet can I find them.  Does anyone know what the market is doing there and can Americans buy there.Just curious?Thank you for your help!  12/28/2007

Cape Coral Real Estate - Cape Coral Gulf Access - Affordable Housing is Now Available in Cape Coral.For the real investor, not the speculators of years gone by, there are real deals out there.Example: SE Cape Coral, Direct Sailboat Access Canal, 3/2/2 over 1500 sq./ft WITH POOL asking $229,900. Make an offer!There's an amazing selection of Cape Coral Waterfront, Gulf Access, Direct access, Sailboat Access Cape Coral Land & Lots, Short Sale, Foreclosures, at fantastic prices available. Interest rates are still low. Land prices are a deal. Homes are a steal. I'd be happy to find you the home of your dreams at a price you can afford. What are you waiting for? This Hot Buyers Market won't last forever. Start looking for a Cape Coral Waterfront, Gulf Access, Direct access, Sailboat Access Ca... 12/27/2007

Stacie Lee, owner of Stacie Lee Nicole Salon & Spa, wasn't upset when she saw graffiti with 6-foot-tall lettering splashed across the entire length of the east side of the building housing her business.She was happy that her request for the graffiti turned out so well.The letters spell "Jesus is the Reason for the Season." "I went to every store and couldn't find anything Christ-like," Lee said. "I thought I would do something of my own."After discussing the graffiti idea with friends, and getting the OK from Krystyna Zapiec, the building's owner — she was connected to Aaron DeLucca, an 18-year-old artist in North Fort Myers. "We got to talking, and I asked her what kind of writing she wanted to do for it and showed her a couple of styles, and that's one she picked," DeLucca said.Lee s... 12/25/2007

Hey Look, we made it into the NYTimes.com :) See article here Unfortunately it wasn’t the best perception of Cape Coral, Florida. So here’s my take…. Prices are down – yes. They are down. Why? Because investors, I mean speculators tripped over each other to put money down on houses, land & new projects in 2004-2006, peaking in 2005. People who had no information about the area other than “my buddy made some money in Cape Coral real estate” started buying houses here. Many builders wanted to help these un-savvy investors & offered great deals like $1,000 down & no-interest/no-payment pre-construction loans through partner lenders. GREAT. NOT. I talk to these people on a daily basis. They can’t afford these houses. But none of them had a plan B. They all believed their friends/Real Estate... 12/23/2007

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 9:06:34 PM Eastern Standard Time    IT  IS  STRANGE, ISN'T  IT....Isn't it strange how a 20 dollar bill seems like such a large amount when you donate it to church, but such a small amount when you go shopping?   Isn't it strange how 2 hours seem so long when you're at church, and how short they seem when you're watching a good movie? Isn't it strange that you can't find a word to say when you're praying but... you have no trouble thinking what to talk about with a friend? Isn't it strange how difficult and boring it is to read one chapter of the Bible but how easy it is to read 100 pages of a popular novel or ZANE GREY book? Isn't it strange how everyone wants front-row-tickets to concerts or games but they do whatever is possible to sit at the last row in Church? Isn'... 12/21/2007

Convention 2007 was a complete success and it was great to see all of the excitement generated from the new enhancements to the FDI program! If you couldn't be there here it what you missed! Make sure you check out all the new sales aids and the New Business Presentation with Steve Schulz on the front page of your FDI website! Get ready for your business to explode!New FDI Business Presentation Power Point (If you are conducting meetings please use this new version)Click Here to DownloadCompensation Plan EnhancementsQualifications: FDI-IR must be First Class Qualified and personally generate 2 or more points during the calendar month to qualify for the 50% Matching Builders Bonus.  New Sales Aids!FDI sales tools are some of the best in the business.  We know that professional quality ma... 12/21/2007

Calling all runners, the second annual Bad to the Bone 5K race will be held January 19, 2008 on Pine Island at the Randell Research Center. This is a scenic run in a historic setting. Proceeds will benefit Ida Baker Girls running Program. You can register on line at http://www.active.com. You may also register by mail at The Run Shoppe, 3512 Del Prado Blvd. Cape Coral Fl. 33907. The race will kick off at 9AM. So come out and support the girls team of Ida Baker High school. Scott R Turner Sr. 239-633-5765http://www.TurnerTeam1.com http://www.TheTurnerTeam.info 12/18/2007