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

The following transactions have been reported by SWFLAMLS, a service of the Bonita Springs – Estero Association of Realtors from November 3rd through December 15, 2013 List Price Close Price Neighborhood Bedrooms Living Area Year Built  $      186,000  $      156,000 VILLAGE AT WILDCAT RUN 3 Bed / 3-0 2092 1991  $      380,000  $      330,000 WILDCAT COVE 3+Den / 2-1 2479 2001  $      369,900  $      338,000 PINES AT WILDCAT RUN 2+Den / 2-1 2136 2006  $      899,000  $      875,000 WILDCAT RUN 4+Den / 3-1 3300 2012 There are seven homes noted as pending. For additional information on this Arnold Palmer designed golf course community, please call me at 239-464-4537 or email me at Mike@MikeKozlow.com 12/15/2013

    There are a great number of opportunities to own a home in southern Lee County, and the single family homes for sale in West Bay Club Estero, Florida are a good place to start looking.  This development has nearly 900 acres, and is situated off Williams Road (which becomes West Bay Boulevard), west of US 41 (Tamiami Trail South).  It is also south and west of Pelican Sound, and north of Pelican Landing and Bonita Bay Club, as well as being roughly 2 miles from the wonderful dining and shopping experiences awaiting in the Coconut Point Shopping Mall. Click here for all properties for sale in West Bay Club Estero Florida   Known officially as the West Bay Beach and Golf Club, it features an 18 hole course designed by P.B. and Pete Dye, and has been named an Audubon Signature Cooperati... 12/06/2013

    We have been told that you can not do any better than to investigate the single family homes for sale in Wildcat Run Estero, Florida if you want to be in a top notch gated golfing community in southern Lee County.  This is especially true if you are interested in a development that has an extremely active social calendar centered around the local club.  The Wildcat Run Golf and Country Club is the home to an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, plus a clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, fitness center, casual and fine dining.  The development is located off Corkscrew Road east of Stoneybrook and south of Grandezza, Florida Gulf Coast University, Miromar Lakes Golf and Beach Club and the Southwest Florida International Airport.  It is also situated within minutes of the Miromar Outlets, ... 11/29/2013

Rockin' Rods Come to Miromar Outlet Center Estero FL Cool Cruisers Car Club Classic and Hot Rod car display December 7 Image courtesy of Teerapun at FreeDigitalPhotos.net     The Cool Cruisers Car Club will display hot rods and classic cars at the Miromar Outlet Center in Estero with some rockin' DJ music,  shopping, eating, and checking out the cars! The car display is free and any donations will benefit local children’s charities.     Image courtesy of africa at FreeDigitalPhotos.net    When: Dec 7, 2013 (10:00 AM to 2:00 PM) Where: Miromar Outlet Center10801 Corkscrew Rd, Estero, FL 33928 11/28/2013

    Big or small, it is your call.  At least it is when considering the single family homes for sale in Grandezza Estero, Florida.  This gated community has its main entrance off Ben Hill Griffin Parkway, across the street from Germain Arena and Miromar Outlets, just north of Stoneybrook and Wildcat Run, and south of Florida Gulf Coast University, Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club, Gulf Coast Town Center and Southwest Florida International Airport.  It is centered around The Club at Grandezza and its 18 hole golf course designed by Darwin Sharpe III.  The Club also features a newly decorated clubhouse with indoor and outdoor dining, swimming pool, spa, fitness center, walking paths and 6 Har-Tru tennis courts.     Click here for all properties for sale in Grandezza Estero Florida As of ... 11/19/2013

      Interested in being in a “bundled” golf community west of US 41?  Then you need to look at the homes for sale in Pelican Sound Estero, Florida.  The entrance to this gated development is at the west end of Corkscrew Road, on the west side of Tamiami Trail (US 41), east of the West Bay Club, and north of the communities of Pelican Landing and Bonita Bay.  Membership to the Pelican Sound Golf and River Club is strictly for residents of the community and offers a host of amenities.  It starts with the 27 holes of golf designed by Chip Powell and Mike Hill, which is also an Audubon Certified Cooperative Sanctuary.  Additionally there is a fully staffed tennis center, a clubhouse with fitness facility, casual and fine dining, a river boat shuttle to Lovers Key and the Gulf of Mexico be... 11/12/2013

    Do you do a lot of traveling out of Southwest Florida International Airport?  Then owning one of the homes for sale in Stoneybrook Estero, Florida might be a perfect fit if you are in the mind set to make a move to a new house, especially if you would like to be in a gated, golf course community .  Located off Corkscrew Road (Hwy. 850) east of Interstate 75 in southern Lee County, it is just across the street from the Miromar Outlet Mall and Germain Arena, and roughly just 5 miles from the airport with Florida Gulf Coast University and Gulf Coast Town Center even closer.  Neighboring developments include Wildcat Run to the east, Grandezza to the north, and the West Bay Club and Pelican Sound just down the road to the west.   Click here for all properties for sale in Stoneybrook Este... 11/10/2013

Ford's Garage Set to Open at Miromar Outlets Estero, FL Monday, October 6th...Great Burgers and Craft Beers just around the corner Image courtesy of KEKO64 at FreeDigitalPhotos.net  If you live in Estero, Bonita Springs or Miromar Lakes and have a hankering for one the Ford's Garage specialty burgers and a cold draft, no need to trek to Fort Myers. Here, now, in Estero FL located at the Miromar Outlet shops is the newest soon-to-be-open Ford's Garage. Featured, in addition to the food and beers, will be a vintage 1929 Model A. Living in anyone of these communities puts you in a two to ten minute driving range!     Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club Grandezza Country Club Villa Palmeras Shadowood at The Brooks Copperleaf at The Brooks Spring Run at The Brooks Lighthouse Bay at The Brooks Ra... 10/06/2013

Fort Myers Florida Thunder Storm at night The lanai is usually used for swimming and entertaining mostly for BBQ's and enjoying company. The dogs certainly have fun in the pool as well.   This video is at night, but you can still see the beauty of the storm. Great sleeping weather too !!!    Thank you for visiting my post. This is one of the MANY things I enjoy about living in Florida. Enjoying a evening with a Thunderstorm. My big horse DOG isn't particularly fond of it though to me it's very relaxing.   CAN YOU VIEW MY VIDEO ???? Thanks Deanna Casalino Fort Myers Florida 09/07/2013

Homes For Sale Estero Florida   Buying or Selling Estero Florida Real Estate now is the time to buy     1.) Great weather     2.) Lots of year round activities     3.) Shopping and Attractions for everyone       4.) Top Beach locations in the world   Prices are still low and many homes still available.      Get your home before the inventory is gone.     For all your Real Estate needs call me today I would love to hear from you (239)839-0470 Realtor, Deanna Casalino Right Choice Realty http://www.fortmyershomescondosandmore.com   Lee, Collier, Charlotte counties including Fort Myers, Estero, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Lehigh Acres, Sanibel and Captiva Islands,     09/03/2013

Search current inventory of homes in Stoneybrook: Click Here Listing Details Expanded Pool Home in Stoneybrook 21636 Berwhich Run Price: $ 268,500 MLS# 213024229 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Size: 1,671 square feet under air Call The Domain Group at (239) 444-2809 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing. Lots of Living Area and Room for Entertaining Welcome to Stoneybrook in Estero. This enhanced three bedroom and two bathroom Augusta model residence grants its owner fantastic lake and golf course views together with excellent curb appeal with its newly installed brick paver walkway as well as driveway. When you enter into the home you can see the open and spacious great room with vaulted ceilings. Space is hardly an issue with this extended floor plan, spacious ga... 08/09/2013

Search current inventory of homes in Bella Terra Listing Details Huge Practically New Home in Bella Terra 21461 Bella Terra Blvd Estero, FL 33928 Price: $375,000 MLS# 213022130 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Square Footage: 2,433 Call The Domain Group at (239) 444-2809 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing. Spacious Floor Plan With Luxury Amenities This Raphael floor plan includes 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms with 2,433 square feet of office space under air, a heated swimming pool plus spa and a highly private preserve view. Massive open kitchen area featuring granite counter-tops as well as stainless steel kitchen appliances. Three car garage plus crown molding throughout the home. Bella Terra is a resort-style community which includes a 7,000 square foot clubh... 07/19/2013

20930 Island Sound Cir Island Sound Pelican Sound Golf & Country Club GOLF INCLUDED! Island Sound condominium, 2 bedroom, 2 full baths  "Thumb through" the slides with the left/right arrows.  Link to this property's website   07/04/2013

Villa Palmeras New Paired Villa Homes Estero FL Priced from the low $200s by Neal Communities Estero? Yes! Soon to be home of the new world headquarters of Hertz and 700 new employees. Located just between Fort Myers and Bonita Springs and central to everything Estero (Naples, Bonita, and Fort Myers) has to offer. Villa Palmeras will offer just 110 new paired villas homes in two floor plans, 1,434 square feet and 1,524 square feet each with each with 2-car garage and natural gas for your range. Villas are sold as single-family ownership versus condomium. But not to worry, Villa Palmeras is a "maintenance included" community with reserves for exterior painting and routine roof cleaning. Each villa offers 2 bedrooms or 2 bed rooms plus den configuration. Grand Opening is set for the first... 05/25/2013

The Villa Palmeras is the Talk of Estero One of the newest communities in Estero Florida is the beautiful new construction in Villa Palmeras. This is a collection of twin villa homes and duplexes with two different floor plans: the Crystal Sand, and the Tidewater. The Crystal Sand features a two bedroom, two bath, 1400 ft.² floor plan with a two car garage starting in the low $200,000 range. The Tidewater features a two bedroom, two bath, 1524 ft.² layout, two car garage starting at around $215,000. While each unit is unique, you can personalize your home with custom landscaping, interior design and beautiful layouts. The community at Villa Palmeras is ideal for first-time homebuyers, families or retirees looking for a low-maintenance alternative to some of the high-end luxury estates i... 05/16/2013

HERTZ Rental Car Company Moving to Estero Florida Lots of New Jobs in the Southwest Florida area One of the largest rental car companies in the world is relocating to Estero, Florida from Park Ridge, New Jersey. This is a company that any city in the US would love to have and their headquarters are now going to be planted in Estero. Although just announced this week, by 2015 the $10 billion car rental giant will relocate to its new headquarters on 34 acres at the southwest corner of US 41 and Williams Road in Estero, according to Fox4now.com (our local news broadcast). This is coming after two years of negotiating strategies and a $19 million incentives package including a legislative approval. The move will immediately generate over 700 new jobs by the end of next year and another 1000... 05/08/2013

Hertz Employees -- Buy A Florida Home now   Hertz has just announced a new Headquarters right here in ESTERO Florida Current employees are encouraged to make the move and continue working for the company....If you are considering MOVING with Hertz to FLORIDA Call me today Realtor Deanna Casalino -- (239)839-0470   Many beautiful Estero Florida homes available now. Let me send you listings by email until your move. Homes, Condos and FABULOUS weather.   Estero is the place to be Deanna Casalino (239)839-0470 Right Choice Realty 05/07/2013

Beach and Golf Club Community in Estero Florida| Miromar Lakes Minutes from I75 just off Ben Hill Griffin Parkway sits the gorgeous Miromar Lakes resort, golf club and community. Bordering on the edge of Lake Como, just North of Florida Gulf Coast University, this amazing community is home to dozens of waterfront estates, lakefront homes, award-winning golf and winner of the gold awards for community of the year and best clubhouse by the National Association of Home Builders. As one of Florida’s most award-winning communities, Miromar Lakes is designed and geared around your taste, your likes, and your lifestyle. With a fully operational beach club including concierge services, Marine services, tennis club, spa and fitness center, and the Bluewater Beach Grill, you may never want to lea... 05/07/2013

  Estero Florida Wins Hertz Pick for new World Headquarters First Dunk City, Now Home to Fortune 500 Reported today by front page headline in The News-Press exclusive article, Hertz rental car giant selects Estero in Lee County Florida for it's new world headquarters. According to Forbes, there are 15 Fortune 500 companies in Florida and Hert Global Holdings will be the first in Lee County. It's expected that this move will bring 700 new high-paying jobs to Estero. The new to-be-built office complex will be 300,000 square feet on a parcel nearly 100 acres and will be located on the east side U.S. 41 just south of Williams Road and the Coconut Point Mall. This move expects to bring an additional $2.3M in sales tax revenue to the state and $4.6M new property tax revenue to Lee County by 2... 05/06/2013