I happened to have posted a dozen or so pictures on Flickr many years ago not knowing that ALS would have such a social media presence with the ice bucket challenge.  EXHIBIT PHOTOS HERE The text below is from a note tacked to a shirt at an ALS exhibit at Coconut Point in Estero Forida in 2009.   The author was a patient with ALS who had lost his battle.  It's heart breaking to read but it helps put a face to all of the ice buckets that you've seen on Facebook.   As always here I am in my reserved parking spot in front of the television.  My life has come down to reruns of the past but I guess that’s all I have memories of the past, since the future is so dismal.  I have been doing a lot of soul search and for the life of me will never understand why I was cursed with such a horrific di... 08/23/2014

  The Meadows of Estero Florida The Meadows of Estero in Estero, Florida is a neighborhood located off of Corkscrew Road.  It is within biking  distance to Coconut Pointe Mall and Estero Community Park. The Meadows of Estero is a complex of about 262 residences.  Residences at The Meadows of Estero are condominium homes only. The Meadows offers spacious first or second floor units with 1900-2880 square feet of interior living space.  There are no single family homes at The Meadows of Estero.  Continue Reading: The Meadows at Estero 08/15/2014

Condos For Sale in West Bay Club Estero Florida If you are looking for something a little extra in your new home, the condos for sale in West Bay Club Estero, Florida might be just your ticket.  This gated development is located off Tamiami Trail South (US 41) in southern Lee County at the western end of Williams Road, west of Pelican Sound and the Koreshan State Park, and north of Pelican Landing and Bonita Bay Club.  However there is more to this community than the P. B. and Pete Dye designed golf course of the West Bay Beach and Golf Club.  As the name implies, there is the fabulous West Bay Beach House, with 200 feet of white sand beach on Hickory Island, and the Loggerhead Grille providing food and beverage service, all of which comes with owning a home in the development.  To make... 08/11/2014

  Estero Palms of Estero Florida Estero Palms in Estero, Florida is a neighborhood located off of River Ranch Road.  It is within biking  distance to Miromar Outlets and walking distance to Estero High School and Estero Community Park. Estero Palms is a complex of about 31 residences.  Residences at Estero Palms are single family homes only. Estero Palms offers spacious Florida style homes built by Taylor Morrison.  There are no condominiums at Estero Palms.  Continue Reading:  Estero Palms 08/07/2014

Estero Place by Neal Communities If you are interested in owning a piece of Estero real estate in Estero Place, now is the time to reserve a home. There will be only 100 single-family homes that will be built in the Estero Place community.  Homes will sell quickly. This is currently the only new construction real estate being built in Estero Florida  west of I-75. Continue reading:  Estero Place Estero Florida 08/05/2014

The following sales have been reported for the period of May 23 thru July 15, 2014 for Pelican Sound in Bonita Springs, FL.       List Price Close Price Sub Condo Name Bedrooms Sq. Ft. Built DOM   169,900      160,000 ISLAND SOUND 2 Bed / 2-0 1300 2002 60   185,000      180,000 ISLAND SOUND 3 Bed / 2-0 1450 2002 67   199,900      192,000 ISLAND SOUND 3 Bed / 2-0 1375 2002 148   199,900      197,500 TURNBERRY 2 Bed / 2-0 1250 2001 34   217,000      208,000 TURNBERRY 3 Bed / 2-0 1450 2001 425   225,000      218,500 SOUTHERN HILLS 2+Den / 2-0 1551 2001 428   265,000      255,000 EDGEWATER 3 Bed / 2-0 1535 2000 5   289,900      280,000 EDGEWATER 3 Bed / 2-0 1669 1999 14   319,900      310,000 ISLAND SOUND 2+Den / 2-0 1794 2002 7   347,999      332,000 SEASIDE 3 Bed / 2-0 1759 1998 107   349... 07/15/2014

New Homes at Corkscrew Shores Estero Corkscrew Shores is a Pulte Homes community, in joint venture with leading real estate developer Cameratta Companies, which was started after the successful completion and near sell out of the Preserve at Corkscrew. Construction of homes in Corkscrew Shores began being built in early 2014. Floor plans at Corkscrew Shores will offer two, three, four and five-bedroom with a total of twelve “Life Tested” floor plans. The interior sizes will range in size from 1,289 to more than 4,200 square feet of living space. All five new model homes opened in June 2014. Continue: Corkscrew Shores Homes  06/27/2014

Fiddlers Crab at Estero Bay Preserve A little critter I saw at Estero Bay Preserve in Estero Florida.  He was in the salt flats. If you have a chance to go, try to get there soon before the rains are daily.  It will quickly become marshland and a large portion of the trails are under water until November/December.  To learn more, read also: Estero Bay Preserve Park and this more grown up story I wrote: Estero Bay Preserve Park 06/24/2014

Recent sales at Pelican Sound numbered 31 and there are an additional 18 units noted as pending. These sales occurred over the last 60 days and reflect a slight increase in the prices being paid for homes in Paradise.  List Price   Closed  Neighborhood Bed / Bath Sq. Ft.     269,900   260,000 EDGEWATER 3 Bed / 2-0 1551     284,500   282,500 EDGEWATER 3 Bed / 2-0 1551     295,000   285,000 EDGEWATER 3 Bed / 2-0 1669     304,900   297,000 EDGEWATER 2+Den / 2-0 1770     259,500   254,500 EDGEWATER  3 Bed / 2-0 1551     259,900   255,000 EDGEWATER  2+Den / 2-0 1551     549,500   526,000 GLEN EAGLES 3 Bed / 2-0 2099     199,900   190,000 HAMMOCK GREENS 2 Bed / 2-0 1250     221,000   221,000 HAMMOCK GREENS 3 Bed / 2-0 1450     224,500   219,000 ISLAND SOUND 3 Bed / 2-0 1450     229,900   224,... 05/22/2014

Lakefront Condo Near FGCU OverviewMapsPhotos $160,000 Condominium Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 UnitInterior: 1,320 sqft Location 19910 Barletta Lane#1526Estero, FL 33928USA Chris Elizabeth Griffith Downing Frye Realty, Inc.(239) 273-7430chris@LifeInBonitaSprings.comhttp://LifeInBonitaSprings.com          Listed by: Downing Frye Realty, Inc. Our recent listings Lakefront Condo Near FGCUBundled Golf Condo Turnkey FurnishedSingle Fam Gulf Access Pool HomeVacant Lot in RV - Manufactured Home Park (Free Camper Included)2bed/2ba Condo Near FGCU Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale 05/07/2014

I had the pleasure of attending the 10th annual Celebrate Estero business expo today at Miromar Outlets. The Estero Chamber of Commerce is the ring leader for organizing this event which grows every year.What's best is my wife and I were able to simply walk from our home to Miromar Outlets and the event. That's one of the perks of living in several communities in Estero such as Stoneybrook, and Grandezza.Estero, Florida is a vibrant, family friendly community pefectly nestled half way between Fort Myers and Naples. The centrality of Estero in Southwest Florida makes it convenient for business professionals and parents to trek in any direction they wish without feeling inconvenienced. Celebrate Estero is a business expo that provides Chamber members with a wonderful opportunity to promot... 04/05/2014

Estates at Estero River is a single family home community located in Estero Florida off of Sandy Lane.  Estates at Estero River has no condos and no vacant land.  The community is gated and offers a canoe park as it’s amenity.  There are less than one hundred homes in Estates at Estero River.  Continue reading: Estates at Estero  03/21/2014

One of the gems of Southwest Florida is located in Estero, Florida. West of US 41/Tamiami Trail, West Bay Club is in good company of only a few communities, such as Pelican Sound, Pelican Landing and Bonita Bay that can claim that distinction. West Bay Club is unique in the fact that it is bordered by Estero Bay and the Estero River and offers a natural sense of Old Florida with all the modern comforts and amenities of a prestigious golf community. Communities in West Bay Club include: Chapel Ridge, Indigo Shores, Jasmine Bay, Laurel Ridge, Natures Cove, Riverbrooke,Sunset Trace, Turtle Pointe, Turtle Pointe Cove Continue reading: West Bay Club   03/18/2014

The following sales have reported through the Southwest Florida MLS for Pelican Sound located in Estero, Florida, for the period of November 4, 2013 to March 16, 2014. Pelican Sound is a gated, bundled golf community located on the Estero River with direct access to Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.  Listed   Sold  Address Bed/Baths Sq.Ft. DOM   179,900   172,000 4651 Turnberry Lake Dr 203 2 Bed / 2-0 1258 82   200,000   187,975 4620 Turnberry Lake Dr 302 2 Bed / 2-0 1258 1   214,900   205,000 20930 Island Sound Cir 206 3 Bed / 2-0 1450 79   210,000   206,850 20850 Hammock Greens Ln 201 3 Bed / 2-0 1560 0   229,900   210,000 20931 Island Sound Cir, 102 2+Den / 2-0 1551 337   223,900   212,000 20810 Hammock Greens Ln 405 2 Bed / 2-0 1300 99   255,000   248,000 21381 Pelican Sound Dr S, ... 03/16/2014

The following sales of homes and condos at the West Bay Club in Estero, FL have been reported by Southwest Florida MLS for the period of November 4, 2013 through March 16, 2014.  Listed   Sold  Address Bed/Bath Sq. Ft. DOM      339,000      310,000 5031 Indigo Bay Blvd 101 2 Bed / 2-1 1901 0      339,900      322,000 19010 Sapphire Shores Ln, #101 3 Bed / 2-1 2060 262      329,900      329,000 5051 Indigo Bay Blvd, #101 3 Bed / 2-1 2060 614      434,900      430,000 19013 Ridgepoint Dr 3 Bed / 2-0 1800 131      489,900      465,000 19500 Emerald Bay View 202 3+Den / 3-0 2748 27      554,900      535,000 4751 West Bay Blvd, #1104 3 Bed / 3-0 2150 186      654,000      627,500 4751 West Bay Blvd, #1006 3 Bed / 3-1 2342 324      669,000      639,000 22129 Natures Cove Ct 3+Den / 3-0 2974 3... 03/16/2014

The following transactions have been reported by SWFLAMLS, a service of the Bonita Springs – Estero Association of Realtors from November 4, 2013 through March 16, 2014  Listed   Sold  Address Bed/ Bath Sq. Ft. DOM   186,000   156,000 20230 Golden Panther Dr, #3 3 Bed / 3-0 2092 509   224,000   200,500 20679 Wildcat Run Dr, #101 3 Bed / 2-0 1759 111   275,000   260,000 20881 Wildcat Run Dr 5 3 Bed / 3-0 2171 0   284,000   270,000 20659 Wildcat Run Dr, #201 3+Den / 2-0 2131 510   334,900   325,000 20961 Wildcat Run Dr 4 3+Den / 2-1 2238 62   380,000   330,000 12524 Wildcat Cove Cir 3+Den / 2-1 2479 276   369,900   338,000 20607 Wildcat Run Dr  2+Den / 2-1 2136 46   444,000   380,000 20248 Puma Trl 3+Den / 3-0 2630 375   414,000   400,000 12608 Wildcat Cove Cir  4 Bed / 2-1 2482 1   579,9... 03/16/2014

Fountain Lakes, located in Estero Florida is a gated community within walking and biking distance of Coconut Point Mall. Fountain Lakes offers a variety of housing styles and building structures including condos, villas and single family homes.  Fountain Lakes boasts low home owner association fees and great amenities.  Fountain Lake offers a nine hole executive golf course, community center with swimming pool, tennis courts, bocci courts and children’s playground. Continue Reading at: Fountain Lakes Estero Florida 03/15/2014

Heatherstone at Rookery Point is a separate, gated townhome enclave at Rookery Point. Townhomes in Heatherstone offer two story living with a shared wall with the adjoining residence. Heatherstone residences range in size from about 1,700-2,000 square feet of interior living space. All residences offer three bedrooms, two and one half bathrooms, a one car garage and a screened lanai.  All bedrooms are located upstairs. Continue reading, Heatherstone at Rookery Point Estero. 02/28/2014

Rookery Point in Estero is a single family home community located in Estero, Florida.  Rookery Point is accessible via gates on Three Oaks Parkway and Estero Parkway.  Rookery Point comprises just under three hundred-fifty residences, including both Rookery Point and the one hundred, twenty-two townhomes in Heatherstone at Rookery Point.  To learn more about the homes in Rookery, continue: Rookery Point Estero Florida 02/28/2014

Grandezza Golf & Country Club Tennis Tournament to Raise Funds Grandezza Gives Back doubles tournament February 9 About 60 players of all levels are expected. Over the past three years more than $120,000 has been raised United Way of Lee, Hendry & Glades and the FGCU tennis programs. This year the $20 per person entrance fee will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The modified tournament will include some round robins and an exhibition pro match featuring Grandezza assistant  pro Zack Tidler with Pro League's Mike Stevens versus Ken Johnson and Scott Lockhart. All levels of play - men's and women's 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0/4.5 combined. Play begins at 10AM and the match will conclude at 3PM and all are invited back for a doo-wop concert on the courts at 7PM with The Goldto... 01/27/2014