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Thursday, March 11, 2010

Several things caught my eye on the Fort Myers Beach library's March schedule.

Among them:

Cardmaking, book discussion, a knitters meet and a jewelry making class.

Ukrainian Egg demo, Dog Day.

Artist of the month: Suzanne Carlston

Ukrainian Egg display

Bonsai display

You can pick up a full schedule at the library front desk or click here to read the full article.

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Friday, March 5, 2010

Concert Series at a Great Rate

Attention Fort Myers Beach dwellers: There are four concerts remaining in The Fine and Performing Arts Concert Series at the Shell Point Retirement Community.

These include:

Ensemble Galilei Friday, March 12th
Contiguglia Brothers Thursday, April 8th

The last four concerts will be offered at a special rate of $35 each or all four for $120 (a $20 savings).

Read full article here

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CMCS Shrimp Festival Sailboat Race

The Shrimp Festival sailboat race (hosted by the Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder Society) is coming to Fort Myers Beach on March 13th.

Three buoy races are to be run starting at 10am. Also, be sure to attend the shrimp boil social at the Cape Coral Yacht Club afterward, reservations required.

Read the full article here.

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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Algenol Comes to Lee County

Great news for Fort Myers Beach & the surrounding areas: Algenol is relocating their administrative offices & bio labs to Lee County.

"Algenol is a fully integrated biofuels company using direct algae-to-ethanol technology to product transportation fuel and alternative green-based chemicals."

This will provide an initial 120 jobs within the next several years, among other benefits to the community, such as attracting like-minded businesses & scientists in the field. Algenol will also be forming a partnership with FGCU to establish research programs for students pursuing careers in the field.

Read full article here.

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Fort Myers Beach businesswoman is Lee County's citizen of the year

I'm very excited to share that Fort Myers Beach businesswoman Roxie Smith has won Lee County's Paulette Burton Citizen of the year award for this year!

Full article here

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Thursday, February 4, 2010

Tips for Buyers

I've gathered a list of tips for buyers of Fort Myers Beach real estate (or anywhere else, for that matter):

Making an aggressive offer in today's competitive market

9 tips for homebuyers and sellers in 2009 (still relevant in early 2010)

How to Cope with Home Buying Stress

Talk to Neighbors Before Buying a Home

Buying in a Depressed or Slowing Market

Ten Tips for Homebuyers

Hope these help!

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Happenings on Fort Myers Beach

Coming up on Fort Myers Beach:

January 29 & 30 - Gumbo Fest kicks off with a two day Arts & Crafts Festival at the Shell Factory & Nature Park Read more.

February 4, 11:00am - Fashion show, auction & luncheon at Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa to benefit programs & treatments at Lee Memorial Health System's state-of-the-art Regions Cancer Center. Fashions will be provided by Tanger Outlet Stores. Read more.

March 13 & 14 - 52nd Annual Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival. Now seeking Shrimp Queen participants! Participation benefits the Fort Myers Beach Lions Club & local Sight and Cancer projects. Read more.

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