http://www.ruthbethem.com/blog Updates on the Naples real estate market and our community. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:05:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Our Downing-Frye broker, Mike Hughes, has released the most recent newsletter and has an optimistic outlook for the real estate market moving forward. He refers to a report that shows inventory has declined 14 percent which is a really positive indicator. SOUTHWEST FLORIDA – January 2010 – Buyers are purchasing higher priced ... http://www.ruthbethem.com/blog/buyer-naples-florida-real-estate/2010/01/11/ The Naples Museum of Art has distributed a press release announcing a new exhibit by Dale Chihuly. The museum is located on Pelican Bay Blvd., west of US 41 in Pelican Bay. In 2000, an unforgettable Dale Chihuly show christened the Naples Museum of Art as it first opened its doors. ... http://www.ruthbethem.com/blog/naples-museum-chihuly/2010/01/11/ It's that time of year again for one of the top wine festivals in the world. The Naples Winter Wine Festival is ranked among the top 10 arts and entertainment events for wealthy Americans. The June 2006 ranking by the Luxury Institute is based on exclusivity, quality and prestige. The ... http://www.ruthbethem.com/blog/naples-winter-wine-festival-2010/2010/01/04/ Maps showing the proposed areas needing to be rezoned because of the Class Size Reduction Amendment are now posted on the school district Web site (www.collierschools.com). The maps, which give parents a clear picture of which schools will need to be rezoned and the areas proposed to be rezoned, are ... http://www.ruthbethem.com/blog/collier-county-school-mapls/2010/01/04/ We have a new listing in the Esperia South tower located in Bonita Bay. This condo has one of the best views in Southwest Florida. It's listed for $950,000. A private elevator will transport you & your guests to your own personal lobby in this luxury residence in one of Bonita ... http://www.ruthbethem.com/blog/esperia-south-bonita-bay-condo-for-sale/2009/12/10/