Cape Harbour will host "Holiday Magic” The first annual Holiday Magic event will start at 6 p.m., with the lighting of a 40-foot tree with about 4,000 lights on the north shore of The Marina. Date: November 16, 2007 Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm Location: 5828 Cape Harbour Drive Phone: Maura Colon - 239-540-1851 Link: http://www.capeharbour.com Music will be provided by eight time Emmy award winner, Kat Epple who has performed at the Guggenheim Museum, The National Gallery, Hollywood Palace, and for a concert tour of Russia and Europe. She composes soundtracks for film and television including: National Geographic, Nova, CNN, Carl Sagan, Another World, The Travel Channel, Turner Broadcasting System, History Channel, HGN, The Guiding Light, and NASA among others. She is currently recording her ... 11/16/2007

How have you been? The following is the 1st challange that went out (it was to a young Austrailian named Nick) but it's the same challange to you:     Nick, You wanted to know about how to get you finances up and your finacial house in order...well there's a series of things that need to happen. You need to get credit worthy; you need to actually create some passive residual income; and you must figure some good way to give back (without selfish or politically motivated hidden agendas or intentions)...remember, you reap what you sow ...   So, with that in mind----I challange you!   I challenge you to take the 777 Challenge...I know Australians don't have 'credit scores' as such so you'll just have to figure the 2nd step is to get your self up the equivalent of 700 (US credit score)....R... 11/14/2007

You always hear the usual stories of pennies on the sidewalk being good luck, gifts from angels, etc ...  This is the first time I've ever heard this twist on the story. Gives you something to think about. Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband were invited to spend the weekend at the husband's employer's home. My friend, Arlene, was nervous about the weekend.The boss was very wealthy, with a fine home on the waterway, and cars costing more than her house. The first day and evening went well, and Arlene was delighted to have this rare glimpse into how the very wealthy live.The husband's employer was quite generous as a host, and took them to the finest restaurants. Arlene knew she would never have the opportunity to indulge in this kind of extravagance again, so she was enj... 11/14/2007

This was written by a Metro Denver Hospice Physician: I was driving home from a meeting this evening about 5, stuck in traffic on Colorado Blvd., and the car started to choke and splutter and die - I barely managed to coast, cursing, into a gas station, glad only that I would not be blocking traffic and would have a somewhat warm spot to wait for the tow truck. It wouldn't even turn over. Before I could make the call, I saw a woman walking out of the "quickie mart " building, and it looked like she slipped on s ome ice and fell into a Gas pump, so I got out to see if she was okay When I got there, it looked more like she had been overcome by sobs than that she had fallen; she was a young woman who looked really haggard with dark circles under her eyes. She dropped something as I helped ... 11/14/2007

Here it is 11 0'clock at night and when I should be sleeping, I'm blogong. Tomorrow Ft. Myers Fl is having there annual Mid Point Bridge Run and I let my daughter talk me into running it with her. This race starts at approx 8am and is in celebration of our nations veterans on this day before veterans day. Wish me luck, but more importantly remember our veterans this Veterans day weekend.Scott R Turner Sr  http://www.turnerteam1.com/  http://www.theturnerteam.info/ 11/09/2007

                 Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty 239-560-0726 or visit  www.viewswflorida.com writes. One great free event in Cape  Coral is the Sunset Celebrations that the Cape Coral Parks and Recreations department puts on the first Wednesday of themonth from November to Aprill at the Coral Yacht Club! This is the  6-Year Anniversary of Sunset Celebrations on the Pier!  FREE event and feature's live music on the beach, crafts, and much more! Over 50 vendors on hand selling arts, crafts, jewelry, gift items there is something for everyone! I invite you to come join me on the pier, don,t forget your camera and let's watch the sunset together as another day comes to an end here in southwest Florida! Come here the story's told by so many long time local Residents (this place has ... 11/08/2007

This will be Cape Coral's third year for the German Christmas Market provided by the Cape Coral European Council (EBC) and the Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce. If you haven't been to our Annual Event then you must mark your calendar for this year! My friend Elfie and I will be there serving our famous homemade Bratwurst with Sauerkraut, Schnitzel Sandwich with German Potato Salad, Sloppy Joe, and Pork Roast with German Potato salad. We have so much fun and our customers love the food! So stop on by and see us! We will be located next to the EBC on Lafayette St in down town Cape Coral. The Christmas Market will also offer German Bake goods, Cookoo Clocks, Glass and Christmas Ornaments, German Wine & Beer, fun for the kids like decorating gingerbread and a visit from Santa, Raffle tickets ... 11/06/2007

                            Florida freclosures * Florida Bank Short Sales *              Cape Coral Florida Pool Homes * Reduced ! * Are You A Motivated Buyer?         Gulf Access* Pool Home !    2 bed 2 bath Pool Home !     Freshwater Pool Home! Move in condition $ 324,900    Bank Short Sale $159,900    Bank Short Sale $199,900Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty 239-560-0726 or email http://joek4realestate@aol.com  writes, There has never been a better time to buy a home in southwest Florida the variety,locations, styles as a buyer your possibilities are endless! These homes are all located in Cape Coral Florida, they have been reduced in price and are waiting for a motivated buyer! If you had yoiur choice? What pool what you choose? More information on these homes and hundreds of... 11/06/2007

Thriving on changeYour greatest risk isn't that you'll make mistakes that will cost you. Your greatest risk is that you'll miss opportunities. You need an entrepreneurial mindset, not an employee mindset. Don't be too concerned with the risk of loss - be more concerned with the risk of missed gains. It's what you don't know and what you don't do that will hurt you the worst. Blogging is cheap. Your expenses and financial risk should be minimal. Your real concern should be missing opportunities that would have made you money very easily. You need to develop antennae that can listen out for new opportunities.The blogosphere changes rapidly, and change creates opportunity. It takes some brains to decipher these opportunities and to take advantage of them before they disappear. If you hesit... 11/04/2007

Do you actually want to monetize your blog?Some people have strong personal feelings with respect to making money from their blogs. If you think commercializing your blog is evil, immoral, unethical, uncool, lame, greedy, obnoxious, or anything along those lines, then don't commercialize it.If you have mixed feelings about monetizing your blog, then sort out those feelings first. If you think monetizing your site is wonderful, fine. If you think it's evil, fine. But make up your mind before you seriously consider starting down this path. If you want to succeed, you must be congruent. Generating income from your blog is challenging enough - you don't want to be dealing with self-sabotage at the same time. It should feel genuinely good to earn income from your blog - you should be driven ... 11/04/2007

Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty 239-560-0726 writes, Pre-Foreclosure Short Sale in Cape Coral Florida , Southwest Florida ! Perfect home for the first time home buyer! Most of the upgrades have allready been done! This is a Pre Foreclosure /Short sale and is subject to 3rd party approval and may have time restrains. Great value in the Yacht Club Area! 2 bed 2 bath home featuring a wonderful pool with earth tone brick pavered pool deck! Great for entertaining! Seller has done lots of upgrades! New kitchen cabinets,tiled counters tops, tumble stone backsplash, new 18 tile thru out, just to name a few! To many to list! Located near shopping,beaches and all the amenities at the Cape Coral Yacht Club! ALL ASSESSMENTS ARE IN AND PAID! Make Your Best Offer today! Search hundreds of ho... 11/04/2007

                    The City of Cape Coral is gearing up for the 2007 Coconut Festival. The three day event has a lot to offer like fireworks Fri. & Sat. at 9PM, rides & crafts for the kids, games, live music and lets not forget coconuts! This year they will feature American country on Friday night with John Anderson, rock and roll on Saturday with Loverboy, Lou Gramm and dIG bADDY (a local Cape Coral band), and on Sunday music from the city's diverse cultures. So come and join the fun FRIDAY from 5PM to 12 Midnight, Saturday - 10am to 12 Midnight, Sunday - 10am to 9pm. You don't want to miss it!For more information and driving directions visit http://www.cocofest.com/index.htmlComing out of Town? Need a hotel? Hampton Inn, Casa Loma Hotel or Quality Hotel 11/03/2007

        Full Moon!  Can you catch the moon.  He sure did.   11/02/2007

   What would you do if you encountered this great big shark!  I would be high tailing back to shore. Maybe he did not see him yet!    11/02/2007

This is to close to a hurricane.  How would you like to be on this boat.    11/02/2007

Our local paper published an article that almost was positive. The article was giving the previous months new home sales vs. new home starts and the numbers showed that the inventory had gone down, only slightly but down. The article than went on to tell how foreclosures where going to flood our market. The following is my response, let's see if they print it.  Dear News Press Real Estate Desk,I'm writing this in response to your updated Real estate section.I'm glad to see that you are looking for the good in our market, there is a LOT. I read with interest your article on new construction sales, it started off very positive. Unfortunately you managed to put a negative twist on the story when you stated that in the near future our market is going to be flooded with foreclosures. While t... 11/02/2007

                                                             Southwest Florida, Cape Coral, Fort Myers  Bank Pre-forclosure /Short Sale Suggestions. Key points in getting a short sale done? Hardship letter from the Seller and Negotiate with Leverage!  The Hardship. I have received a lot of phone calls lately people asking about doing a short sale of their home. I always reply to the caller have you talked to the bank? Have you written then a Hardship Letter? Explaining why you are behind in the mortgage payments, what life events have lead you up to this point? I know it's not easy to write about the hardships you maybe having yet, If you want a bank to forgive your debt ? You better have a good reason besides I just don,t want the house anymore! When you provide this letter, along with... 11/01/2007

Thinking about a Short Sale? "Short Sale" seems to be the talk of the town these days. With many homeowners in unfortunate situations at the present time they are searching for alternative ways out. Some may have read about a short sale online or in the newspaper. But most homeowners don't have all of the information about a short sale to make an informed decision. Below I will address the top concerns & questions I'm hearing from homeowners & my advice to them. Do I qualify for a Short Sale? To answer this take a look at your financials. Are you unable to continue on your current path? Are you paying more out each month than you are bringing in? Have you borrowed money from credit cards, family, other property, etc to continue to pay your mortgage? If you have & do not have the means t... 10/30/2007

Florida Property Tax Reform There is good news out of Tallahassee Florida this morning.  The House and Senate have been able to devise a plan to send to the voters on January 29th, 2008. While the plan has many pros and cons there are provisions to provide property tax relief to not only primary residences, but also second home owners and business owners.  This is something that our seasonal and vacation population has been needing for many years. The new plan has the following provisions: • Portability of SOH Exemption Dollars: Homesteaders could take up to $500,000 of Save Our Homes protections to a new home purchase. Those who downsize would take a pro-rated portion of their tax protections.  This applies to all property taxes.  This will allow people who live in Homesteaded properti... 10/30/2007

Just hope everyone can help.  Food Drive will be pick up the second week of November.Thank you for those that already participate and be Bless for helping.Read email received by Dave Moreland Christian ChamberFirst Capital Lending Corp Moreland, Dave [mailto:Dave.Moreland@morganstanley.com]  Christian Chamber Christian Outreach Food DriveGreetings Food Drive Participants! Thank you all for your willingness to help us collect food for those in need in our community this holiday season.  You may or may not know, but all of the food collected will be to benefit the Fort Myers Soup Kitchen.  They have been helping people with food for over 30 years and were grateful recipients of our efforts last year.  We wanted to send out an email reminder to you as representatives that your role is crit... 10/29/2007