Some of you may or may not know, but I have 2 labs (Chef and Coco).  They are my wife’s and my pride and joy.               I have decided to inform new residents of Sunny Estero Florida of the nearby animal shelters that need your help in the form of donations, volunteer your time to care for the pets and adoption of their animals.              Please consider rescuing an animal before purchasing one and, if you do purchase an animal, do your home work to make sure the breeder isn’t a puppy mill.    Gulf Coast Humane Society -   South Florida SPCA -  Animal Refuge Center - Collier County Domestic Animal Services - Lee County Animal Services - Friends of Gummi - Greyhound Adoption Kennel -  S.P.A.Y. – Lee INC. -   Hope this information was useful! For more information rega... 12/22/2008

         In case your new to Estero Florida and find yourself in need of a new cell phone provider or a location for your current provider, I have attached links to all the major cell phone providers around Estero Florida: Verizon Wireless – 24611 Production Cir # 2, Bonita Springs, FL‎ - (239) 992-2006‎  Sprint - Gulf Coast Town Center, 9918 Gulf Coast Main St - #135, Fort Myers, FL‎ - (239) 267-9191‎ T – Mobile - 10012 Gulf Center Dr # 5, Fort Myers, FL‎ - (239) 337-9455‎ At&t -  8076 Mediterranean Drive, Estero, FL‎ - (239) 949-0940‎ Alltel - Coconut Point 8350 Hospital Drive, #124 Bonita Springs, FL 34135 (239) 948-4810 Virgin Mobile -  21200 THREE OAKS PKWY ESTERO, FL,33928 (239) 498-9315 For more information regarding cell phone service locations in Estero FL, please contact me. T... 12/22/2008

            Every once in awhile we get a rainy day in Estero Florida.  Should one of those rare days happen, never fear, I have listed the nearest Movie theaters so you can watch the latest hit!              For your favorite movies show times please click the links below.  Muvico Coconut Point 16 -   8021 Cinema Way Estero Florida 33928 239-498-8706 Regal Gulf Coast Town Center Stadium 16 & IMAX- 10028 Gulf Center Drive Fort Myers, FL 33913 239-454-4731Regal Cinemas Spring Creek 12 – 25251 S Tamiami Trl. Bonita Springs, FL 34134 (239) 949-2600‎ Regal Bell Tower 20 –  13499 Belltower Drive Fort Myers, FL 33907 239-437-2020 Hope this information was useful! For more information regarding car wash locations in Estero FL, please contact me. Timothy Ludemann Chiodo Properties Listing Dire... 12/22/2008

            The mega mall builder Simon has build a monster of a mall in Estero Florida.  The name of the hottest mall on the west coast of Florida is the Coconut Point Mall.  Estero is located south of Ft. Myers and North of Naples.  Directly off of US 41 on the East Side of the road is were you will find the mammoth mall.  Shopping is the main attraction of course but there is also Restaurants and a Movie theater.             Department Stores include, Dillards, Bed Bath and Beyond, Ross Dress For Less, T.J. Maxx, and, of course, a Super Target .             Restaurants include, California Pizza Kitchen, Blue Water Bistro , Stir Crazy, Ted’s Montana Grill , The Grill Room , Ruth’s Chris Steak House , and T.G.I. Friday's.               For a Full list of all that Coconut Point Mall off... 12/22/2008

            The best spots to get your mode of transportation clean.  I have found a few places that I have been to and had my vehicle professionally cleaned.  All of these car wash place offer fantastic frequent wash programs as well as punch cards for a free car wash.  If you just need a quick outside wash and dry or a detailed over haul these are the places to contact. If you check out the websites they offer you coupons for discounts on car wash packages.  What are you waiting for? Get clicking!             Classic Car Wash -             Bonita Bubbles –                        Coconut Point Auto Spa -            Naples Car Wash -                First Class Car Care -                 Eager Beaver Car Wash - Hope this information was useful! For more information regarding car wash loc... 12/22/2008

This should help out all you last minute shoppers! Christmas is on the 25th of December, friendly reminder!  It is also convenient for visitors maybe looking to get that special someone a gift they can take home and always remember there trip to Sunny and warm Estero Florida.  Here are some links to Jewlery stores in the area of Estero Florida:             Southwest Florida’s Diamond District -            Congress Jewelers-            Yamron -                                                               Dunkin’s Diamonds -             Mayors -                                                               Zales -             Kay -                                                                     Bailey Banks & Biddle -    Hope this information was useful! For more information regardin... 12/22/2008

LA Fitness makes its splash in Estero Florida.  With more people become more aware of there need to exercise a premier Fitness Club has build 2 Brand New Complexes between Estero Florida. All together 3 locations in Lee County. 1. 8951 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs - (239) 494-6297  2. 10058 Gulf Center Dr, Fort Myers - (239) 344-9600  3. 2301 Del Prado Blvd S # 620, Cape Coral - (239) 242-6383   LA Fitness offers not only the typical weights and cardio machines; other activities include racquetball, basketball and should you need to get your competive juices flowing,  join anyone of the many leagues offered. Want to train to be the next Micheal Phelps? Hop in  LA Fitness ’s pool and sign up for classes! An assortment of cardio classes are offered as well.  Stop the excuses and get i... 12/22/2008

          Alright get your cash and credit cards ready, comfortable pair of footware on, and get ready to have a Blast!  I have attached links to some of the greatest shopping in Estero Florida.             Miromar Outlets -                   Coconut Point Mall  -          Gulf Coast Town Center            Promenade Shops -             Waterside Shops -              Bell Tower Shops -            Coastland Center Mall -       Fifth Ave Shops -                 Third Street South -           Target -                                   WalMart   Hope this information was useful! For more information regarding stores and shopping malls in Estero FL, please contact me. Timothy Ludemann Chiodo Properties Listing Director|Realtor® tludemann@chiodoproperties.com 239.333.3484 Direct 239.839.7710 M... 12/22/2008

         Estero Florida offers gated communities as well as non gated communities that offers you a chance to build your dream home on the site. To view some of the many vacant lots offering a quarter of an acre all the way to 10 acres.           I have listed a few of the many builders that are offering there services to Estero Florida.   Custom Home Builders: Harbourside Custom Homes                 BCB (Boran Craig Barber) Homes  Heatherwood Homes Inc.                       Gulfshore Homes Inc. Hallmark International Lands & Investments, Inc.                   Developer Builders:  Lennar -      Centex -       Pulte -      Engle -     DiVosta    For more information regarding builders in Estero FL, please contact me. Timothy Ludemann Chiodo Properties Listing Director|Realtor® tludema... 12/22/2008

       While in Estero Florida, you might come across a need for some Cash.  I felt these links might be helpful to locate your bank.  If you're on vacation or new to the area please feel free to click the link of your desired financial institution. Bank of America    Fifth Third Bank   Colonial Bank   Wachovia Bank WaMu Bank            Key Bank             TIB           M&I Bank       Regions   Hope this information was useful! For more information regarding banks in Estero FL, please contact me. Timothy Ludemann Chiodo Properties Listing Director|Realtor® tludemann@chiodoproperties.com 239.333.3484 Direct 239.839.7710 Mobile 239.333.3518 Fax   12/22/2008

Country Creek Estero FL is a community located in Sunny Estero Florida. Country Creek offers many choices: from executive homes, condos, duplexes, attached villas and single family villas. Country Creek Estero FL features 5 community pools and Har-Tru tennis courts. A restaurant , fitness center, Bridge room, are also a part of the lovely Country Creek Estero FL community, among other amenities.A golf membership is included in the purchase price of residences in the executive golf course community of Country Creek Estero FL.  The Country Creek Golf Course features 18- holes, and has a pro shop. Country Creek is one of the best values for your money in SW Florida, and is located in a quiet, yet convenient location in Estero.Country Creek residents enjoy a prime location to Fort Myers Air... 12/17/2008

Germain Arena is located Directly off Interstate 75 (Germain Arena can be seen from I-75 if using the north bound lanes) exit 123 or 118, behind Miromar Outlets.  Located in Estero, Florida, Germain Arena is Southwest Florida's premier entertainment venue offering a wide variety of choice entertainment.  Germain Arena has hosted over 1,000 events with 4,000,000 guests attending such shows as Elton John, Brad Paisley, Cher, Tom Petty, WWE, along with family events like Disney on Ice, the Harlem Globetrotters, My Little Pony, the Wiggles, and Sesame Street Live. For a calendar of events please click here, Germain Arena also includes the Big Cypress Club restaurant and Breakaway Sports Pub that overlooks the arena bowl.  In addition, the Germain Arena venue offers catering, meeting space, ... 12/17/2008

Located next to Estero Florida, with great proximity to Coconut point mall, Gulf Coast Towncenter, Fort Myers Airport RSW  and Miromar Outlets, right between exit 118 and 123 off of  I-75 is Three Oaks -an 840 acre family community that features amenities for residents of all ages. Three Oaks is comprised of four subdivisons:Pine Glen, The Enclave, The Islands and The Lakes.Three Oaks has a 38-acre park (a complete recreation complex) with 4 baseball fields, 2 football/soccer fields, 8 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, 2 playground areas, and a meeting facility. The Three Oaks community center offers the convenience of local shopping.  Elementary and middle schools are located within the development. For more information about Three Oaks, please contact me. Timothy Ludemann Chiodo Pr... 12/17/2008

Below, I'm posting some helpful links for visitors and well as residents of Estero Florida, 33928. If you're looking for the nearest WiFi Spots in or near Estero Florida go here.If you're looking for a job or an employment center in or near Estero Florida click here For religious places of worship in or near Estero Florida click here To find classified ads in Estero Florida click here You can view the demographic profile of Estero Florida here .To find a Post Office in or near Estero Florida go here .You can actually use THIS LINK to find any place in Estero Florida 33928.  Click here . For more information and useful links about Estero FL, please contact me. Timothy Ludemann Chiodo PropertiesListing Director|Realtor®tludemann@chiodoproperties.com239.333.3484 Direct 239.839.7710 Mobile ... 12/17/2008

Healthcare options in Estero, Florida are growing quickly both in the range and depth of quality services available. The purpose of this Blog Post is to assist residents and visitors in assessing and preparing for their health care while in Estero, Florida. I am not attempting to promote any service providers over others – I am just trying to provide information for healthcare patrons in the area. Estero Urgent Care is located on Corkscrew Road between Interstate 75 and the Tamiami Trail, 5 miles south of the new International Airport in Fort Myers. Take exit 123 off of Interstate 75.  It's as easy as 1, 2, 3!  The address is 9250 Corkscrew Rd #18 Estero Florida 33928.  There phone number is 239-948-1310. Or visit them on the web. Urgent Care Center of Southwest Florida is located at 10... 12/17/2008

Tahiti Mobile Village is a uniquely designed gated mobile home community located in Estero, which is in Southern Lee County, Florida. The Tahiti Mobile Village park sits on 36 acres and has a total of 225 lots.  It has about 1500 lineal feet of seawall frontage, creating a peninsula with a view of the Estero River from the front and rear of 11 of the lots. There are 9 lots with no direct access to the river, but enjoy a river view.  Tahiti Mobile Village Estero FL offers a private boat ramp and fish cleaning table for residents to use. There are a limited number of RV storage spaces and an adequate area for storage of boats and trailers within the Tahiti Village park. There are also 54 rental boat slips for the Tahiti Mobile Village Estero FL residents that are located off the water.The... 12/17/2008

          In beautiful and always sunny Estero Florida there are many support groups available.  During the current times we need as much advice, support and help as possible, the following groups may assist in your needs or may help someone you know:           American Cancer Society is here to help in you in your effort to cure cancer.  They can be reached at 1-800-227-2345 or www.cancer.org           Parent Help Line is available for parents who feel overwhelmed.  1-800-352-5683 or on the web at www.FamilyandHome.org           MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) can be reached at 239-936-2902 or at the MADD website www.madd.org            Southwest Florida Homeschooling Families offers more info at www.swflhsf.bravehost.com or call 239-352-2002.           Chirdbirth and Family Educa... 12/17/2008

I have decided to make it as easy as possible for you travel to beautiful Estero, Florida located in South West Region of Florida, right between Naples and Fort Myers and adjacent to Bonita Springs. Let's Start with Travel Flying, Driving Or Train.  The airport that you need to fly into is called Fort Myers South West Regional Airport (RSW).  For the road trip fans Mapquest, Rand McNally, or Google Maps.  For the scenic minus the driving hassle Amtrak, or you all ways have the Greyhound Bus.  Now that we have that taken care of transportation for once you arrive South West Florida Limos can pick you up and drop you off at your destination.  Other transportation is Hertz, Avis, Enterprise or any other rental company that offers you the best value.  The hotel situation won’t be a problem ... 12/16/2008

Number 7 Myth of the Top Ten on Credit... and the Correct Answers! I wanted to continue with the Seventh Myth in the Top Ten series on credit that I have been blogging about to inform both customers and my colleagues about, to help dispel some of the myths about credit. Improving and making the best of your credit rating has become increasingly important with the tighter lending standards. Don't let these obstacles get in the way of a home purchase! Find out the onformation you should know before trying to repair or improve your credit report. Myth # 7 - I can create a totally new credit file by getting a federal tax ID number or changing a few numbers on my social security number. This fraudulent scheme has proven to be complex, difficult and illegal. Lying on a credit application is a... 12/15/2008

The great thing about living in Estero, Florida is you are smack dab in the middle if everything!  Activities are endless and here are a few that come to mind. Let's get the obvious one out of the way: Golf, with over 50 courses to choose from, that isn’t a problem.  Baseball fans we have the spring training for the Boston Redsox  and the Minesota Twins.  We have minor league hockey provided by the Florida Everblades at Germain Arena and minor league baseball played by the Fort Myers Mircale.  Indoor football is also played at Germain Arena by the Florida Firecats.  Many nature parks to chose from in Estero like Koreshan State Historic Park  as well as Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park.   The Naples Zoo is great for the kids to get up close to animals.  Sun N Fun Lagoon is water park that... 12/15/2008