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  It started with the red carpet show that had performances from American Idol winner David Cook . The host was none other than Jimmy Kimmel the late-night talk show host/comedian.  From there 19 performances, which is the most ever, took place like Beyonce, Jonas brothers, Pink, Miley Cyrus, Cold Play, PussyCat Dolls, Rihanna , Taylor Swift, New Kids on The Block  and Kanye west. The award of Merit was presented by Justin Timberlake  to Annie Lennox.  Chris Brown won 3 awards including Artist of the year. For a list of winners click here.           What set this awards show apart from past shows was the amount of performances and lack of showing award winning.  It was a diverse concert that had a little of something for every type of music lover. Timothy Ludemann Chiodo Properties List...
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  One of the best lives just downthe road!  Yeah I know what you’re thinking! "If she is that good, I don’t want to pay out soaring prices"   Some seasonal and full time residents have been to other salons, and  by the end you have paid $300 and even higher.  Not at the Running with Scissors salon!  The main reason is that Jennifer Ludemann rents her chair thus cutting out the middle man.             Here is a little background on Jenn: She decided in High School that hair was her calling and never looked back.  She graduated High School and received her Cosmetology license in 1997.  Jenn immediately began the art of matching color of hair to clients complexion for maximum satisfaction.  In 2002 Jenn moved to SW FL and began building her client base.  Jenn has built her business by doin...
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Alright I know how could you even think of shopping when you have 75 degree temps with 0 humidity.  After you get your skin sunburned and shoot your even par round of golf  make time to stop at the Miromar Outlets , Over 140 Top Designer and Brand Name Outlets.    Located in beautiful Estero, FL. Just off I-75 (Exit 123).  Dining and entertainment (on the back lake) is also available at the  Miromar Outlets Playland is the place to entertain the kids while the grown ups shop.  Of course there is Starbucks for your caffeine fix.  Godiva Chocolaterie for you sweet tooth fans.  Coach  outlet for you purse and handbag collectors.  Oakley, Nike, Off Saks 5th Ave, Bose and Neiman Marcus are a few of the other great stores. Click here for a complete printable copy of the Miromar Outlets store...
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Stoneybrook Estero FL is a gated community that offers Condos, Villas, and Single Family homes.  The prices range from 150K for Condos and 250K for single family homes. Great place for walks with sidewalks running through out the community. Great amenities which include softball field, basketball court, tennis and community Pool. One of the only Public Golf  courses located in Estero, FL. Stoneybrook is a magnificent championship golf course with a reputation for excellent greens and superb golf course conditions. This challenging par 72 course was designed by the widely renowned architects Jed Azinger, and Gordy Lewis. With seven sets of tees, Stoneybrook offers a golf course for everyone and is one of only 200 courses nationwide to be certified "BEGINNER FRIENDLY" by the National Gol...
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  Make the turn into the Miromar Lakes beach & Golf Club and you are greeted by a beautiful water display which sets the mood for the community. As you drive through elegant gates, you are greeted by the enormous lake (over 700 Acres of lake that allow for boating and skiing).  The white sandy beaches that stretch miles leads you to the Clubhouse.  Most of the amenities are located at the main Club house that offers elegant dining, resort style pool, fitness center, and spa.  Across the street is the Arthur Hills' 'Signature' championship golf course.  Miramar lakes offers condos starting at 400k all the way up to estate homes priced at 6 million. This one of kind community is minutes away from the RSW International Airport and shopping.  Please contact me should this community be of in...
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By Tim Ludemann
  “Live The Grand Life”  is the motto of the Grandezza community in Estero FL.  The community offers Golf and Tennis as well as 50,000 sq. foot club house with dinning, exercise, resort style pool and cabana dinning make up some of the amenities offered at Grandezza. There are many subdivisions throughout the community.  Luxury Coach and Carriage homes are available in the Avalon (C&W Development, Oakwood (Jack Parker Homes) and Sabal Palm (Jack Parker Homes).             Single family Villas are located in Solemar (Stock Construction), Savona (Stock Construction) and Villa Grande (Empire Builders).             Single family homes are located in Cypress Cove (Centex), Santa Lucia (Florida Bay).             Grande Estates is the Custom Estate homes with many builders offered like Arthur...
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The step to loading up the iPod use to be buy cd download onto ITunes and off you go jamming out.  If going to Target is out of the question head to the ITunes store online and download.  Now I have began to try to become more frugal.   I have discovered a great way to load up my iPod while saving a ton of money.  I headed to my county library my tax dollars help support.  There, I discovered that the library has every audio book I ever wanted.  I love to listen to Chopra, Dyer, and another guru that inspires me to be the best person I can be but buying them was out of the question.  So I headed to the library, low and behold they had everything I was looking for.   They also have movies that I no longer need to go to Blockbuster to get.  As long as I can patiently wait for them to com...
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  Miromar Lakes will host the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest.   Get your tickets and help out a great cause which is the Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Other beneficiaries are Edison State College Pediatric Nursing Program.  February 27th – 28th 2009 are the dates and the location of festivities is the luxurious Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club.  Chef Vinters Dinners will be held Friday the 27th of February at locations throughout Miromar Lakes residences. If the dinner isn’t possible, then a must would be tickets to Saturday’s grand tasting and auction that are $300 person.             The Silver Oaks Cellars is the signature wine and other fine wineries are Verite, Domaine Serene, Fisher Vineyards, BR Cohn, V Madrone, Jonata Winery, Ponzi, Andrew Geoffrey, Carric Cellars...
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           His name is Jimmie Johnson.  This is the third year in a row which in NASCAR’s 60 year history has only happened once.  Last night just down the Road from Estero FL, over in Homestead, the race was won by Carl Edwards, who ended his remarkable season 69 points behind Johnson.  Edwards’ all out effort included his stretch of the tank of gas so he could maintain the lead and crossed the line on an empty tank.         Johnson is on the elite racing legends list and is alone with Cale Yarbrough as the only 2 drivers to ever win 3 championships in a row.  The case has been made that Johnson is so impressive because of all the competition in NASCAR at the present time.          The teammates of Johnson at Hendrick Motorsports , Jeff Gordon, finishing seventh in the chase standings ...
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             If you enjoy the game called Golf, SWFL is your ideal destination.  I want to highlight the courses in and around Estero FL.  I will make note of the Private golf courses in the Estero FL area, as well as the Public Golf Courses in the Estero FL area.    Even if the Club says private you can still call and see if they will allow non-members on especially in the off season (June-October).  Either way, make friends one night out for dinner and have them bring you along and experience the relaxing and tranquil golf setting SW Florida allows.    Private Golf Courses in the Estero FL area:             - Golf course at Wild Cat Run Estero FL             -Golf course at Grandezza Estero FL             -Golf course at Miromar Lakes Fort Myers FL             -Golf course at Pelican ...
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I wanted to make all the potential buyers of a community that is near completion of its second and final phase. The name of the community is Rapallo. Located in the Art District which touchs Coconut Point Mall . Rapallo Estero FLhas great amentities like Tennis, Fitness Center and Resort Style pool setting. As you enter through the grand gated entrance, the brick pavers greet you as you travel over the Mediterean style bridges. You are also greeted by Art work spread out through out the community. Rapallo is comprised of 450 homes with many floor plans to choose from. Homes are beginning in the low 200’s and raise as the steals are picked up. The community is buffered with many preserves as well as lakes. Residents love the walking distance to Coconut Point for Dinning and shopping opti...
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            I was getting some treats for my Open House this weekend and stopped into Costco  located at Gulf Coast Town center.  I love to buy 70 bags of potato chips.I have an American Express card from Costco  which allows for great savings over a year.  For example I get 5% back for every gas purchase (finally down to the 2’s for a gallon of gas).  Gas is a premium since I’m ECO friendly and drive an SUV.I also get 3% back on all purchases at Costco. 2% on all dining and 1% on all other purchases. At least we get a little savings!                                                                                                         Photo courtesy of American Express What Costco does is at the end of the year, they cut you back a nice big fat check for all the savings you earned.  T...
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            We have 2 fax machines in our office and one scanner (that can fax) but I believe it won’t be long till scanning is the only way.  Here are some of the advantages of scanning:                        -Clean clear copy                         -Fast                        -Paper Filing reduced I like the fact that getting a clean copy to the title saves them a headache, sending back and worth between client and agent is smooth (I can forward from my Blackberry). I love how fast it gets to the destinations no worries of busy tones or people not receiving your fax.   You can send conformations of date sent, some fax machines clocks go on safe mode when the power goes out.  The main reason I like scanning and saving the files to our company server is any time I need a copy I can a...
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            It's not as bad as people believe to be sellers in the Estero FL real estate market.  The reason being, YOU, the seller, do have options.  Those options are: Selling Renting Giving Up             Now when I start talking with potential clients, I give the clients as much time as they need to describe their situation.  From there, I can gage what type of Seller they are and what option will benefit them the most.  At the end, I always let the client make the decision: I just provide my insight.             Some clients are upside down on there home and can afford to bring the difference to the closing table.  The most common response I hear is they cannot.  Then begins the Short Sale Pitch (that is whole different blog post on its own).   If you are serious about selling, lis...
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By Tim Ludemann
            Last Evening I was watching my favorite Country Singers humbly accepting awards at the CMA AWARDS on our local ABC channel. What struck me was how appreciative these singers are of there situation in life.             Most of these awards show consist of  "lip-synching" and flashy appearances.  Not the show I watched last night: singing and good old fashion entertainment.  If you have chance look up the Carrie Underwood performance (really puts life into perspective) or my personal favorite: Kenny Chesney  with Waller’s’ singing three little birds.  George Strait cleaned house on the awards as usual becoming the all-time-award-winner. Kid Rock was great with his hit all summer long.  Another group who just recently performed here near Estero at Lakes Park was Sugarland they ...
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          In case you haven’t been in Lee county since April 2008 you might be surprised by all the road projects.  It may be a hassle when you visit SW FL this winter season but it's all in an effort to offer less congestion on the roads.  Estero FL currently has the Three Oaks Pkwy expansion from 2 lane to 4 which should be completed by the end of November 2008. Also Three Oaks Pkwy is now connected all the way to Livingston Rd, which means you can travel from Alico road all the way to Golden Gate Pkwy in Naples FL without using Interstate 75 or US 41 (Tamiami Trail).  Currently I-75 is under lane expansion from exit 136 inf Ft. Myers FL down to exit 101 towards Naples FL. US 41 is completed and 6-laned Corkscrew Rd all the way to Golden Gate Pkwy in Naples FL.  The main goal has been...
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Shelby Homes- Meadows of Estero  This Gated Community is Located in Beautiful Estero.  Right Of US 41 and Tamaimi Trail on the West side between Williams Rd and Corkscrew Rd.  These units have 2 floor plans to chose from the Falcon 2 bed 2.5 bath plus den and 2011 sq. ft under air.  The other floor plan is the Sandpiper 3 bedroom 2.5 bath and 2878.  This quit gated community an Mediterranean inspired architecture is surrounded by nature preserves which allows for the relaxing quintessential Florida lifestyle.The social centerpiece of The Meadows is its exquisitely elegant 5,000-square-foot clubhouse, which includes plethora of amenities -- a tropical lagoon-style pool, billiards and card rooms, sophisticated media center, large multi-purpose room for meetings and social gatherings, comp...
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By Tim Ludemann
I wanted to make buyers aware of Great Community located in Estero right off Three Oaks Parkway (lane expansion nears completion), North of Corkscrew.  This gated community is made of 519 carriage homes.  Floor plans range from 1 bed plus den all the way to 3 bed plus den.  Hurricane impact Glass, granite counter tops, tile in all wet areas, screened lanais, and one-car attached garage makes up the community.  Every once and a while a rare designer unit pops up for sale.  They consist of tile on diagonal through out the living area, stainless steel appliances, crown molding, California closets and more.             The community center has a ice cream parlor, bar, movie theater, fitness center, and community room.  3 pools make for relaxing sunny days by the pool.  Gated community restr...
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  When I moved to Estero in 2002 there wasn’t much available to do in Estero especially recreational wise, let alone very affordable.  If you can spare 1 day without Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts that is all it takes for a lifetime membership.  $5 individual membership ($20 for family) you can take advantage of the largest Lee County Parks and Recreation system.  55 plus acres  2 bocce courts, 12 horseshoe pits, 3 sand volleyball courts, shelters of varying sizes, a children’s play area, 4 lakes, a 5K cross country course, an outdoor amphitheater along with a 40,000 sq/ft. recreation center.  My favorite part is the great pickup games of basketball offered on the 3 Full Courts.  4 Volleyball as well as art classes, toddler programs, wellness classes for adults and children, sports leagues...
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Hidden Gem is found in Estero Florida.  The community is called Estero Palms, the developer is Taylor Morison.  Estero Plams is located off of River Ranch Rd.  In between Corkscrew Rd and Williams.  Now, I know everyone is sick of associations. Then this is your community!  Yes, it has gates that close after 6pm but the dues are extremely affordable, $814 annually.  That covers common ground maintenance.  The best part is the location, minutes to Interstate 75, Us 41 (Tamiami Trail), Coconut Point Mall, Fort Myers Airport (RSW), and Miromar Outlets to name a few of the many destinations. You can check out the current ACTIVE LISTINGS in desirable Estero FL communities and close to the Estero FL area by clicking in the community name of your choice: Bella Terra Breckenridge Cascades Copp...
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