Catching up on some news here in Naples

A few things have crossed my desk that concerns Naples and  I thought you might want to know about.

Big Cypress Winery has partnered with Florida grape growers and wine makers to create a retail, tourist and education destination at Big Cypress Market Place on East Tamiami Trail. A demonstration vineyard for the winery is being […]

Buy a lot on 5th Avenue for only $9,850,000

If you ever wanted to build your dream house practically on the Gulf of Mexico and within walking distance of 5th Avenue here in Naples, Florida…this is it. Offered at $9,850,000, this property is actually made up of 3 properties together that total nearly 50,000 sq.ft. Location, location, location is the always present slogan of real […]

NAR President speaks

Dick Gaylor, the 2008 President of the National Association of Realtors, said in a recent email that the housing market got a big boost last week when President Bush signed the economic stimulus package. The increases in the FHA and GSE loan limits are a big help. The new limits should be announced within 30 […]

Looking for Lasagna? The best is here in Naples, Florida

 
You don’t have to go to Italy to get great lasagna. According to the Business Wire, that can be found right here in Naples, Florida, at the namesake Italian restaurant, Naples Tomato.
“Never will you feast on better lasagna…” is how the award-winning restaurant’s elaborate pasta creation was described by New York Times writer Meghan McEwen.
Apparently, many […]

Waterfront lot for sale in Naples for $16,000,000

Got dirt? You bet and thanks for asking. Not just dirt, but prime waterfront real estate with 153 feet of frontage on the Gulf of Mexico. Plus, architectural plans for a 22,000 square foot house and a DEP permit included. Ask me about MLS# 207042429. Offered at $16,000,000.

Call Ruth Bethem for details toll-free at 877-777-7545.

Ferrari’s hit the streets of Naples.

The Naples Ferrari Club had their show on Fifth Avenue this past Saturday and it was quite a turn out. From 9th Street to 3rd Street car after car lined both sides of the street for display. I’d estimate between 75 and 100 cars for 6 blocks. There were everything from the latest Ferrari’s, Aston-Martin’s, Rolls, Bentley’s, […]

Tying up some loose ends here in Naples

A few things have crossed my desk that I thought I would pass on to you.

Reverse mortgages are being coming more popular these days, but you really need to know the details before jumping in. Here’s a contact to call to get the scoop: Jane Rooch, Reverse Mortgage Specialist at Summit Mortgage here in Naples. Her […]

Weekend activities in Naples

If you’re in Naples, Florida this weekend, here are some activities for you to check out:

The Naples Jazz Festival will be going on at Cambier Park on Saturday starting at 10 am and going into the evening.
Check out the Collier County Fair off Immokalee Road. Gates open at noon.
Go by Quail West to see some legends of golf […]

Naples home sales report for the first half of February

Here is the bi-monthy update for recent home sales in Naples from February 1st to the 15th.

There were a total of 80 residential properties sold in the  first two weeks of this month.
Of those 80 units, 43 were condos and 37 were single family homes.
The single family home sales broke down as follows: 11 were […]

Naples Ritz-Carlton and Bonita Bay Group makes news

Here are a few news tips that I wanted to bring to your attention:

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples has received a Mobil Four-Star Award for the fifth straight year, along with The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Naples for a third straight year. The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, received a Mobil Five-Star Award, and is one of only 41 hotels […]