Fort Myers Beach, FL

Back when I was a kid... we had to use an envelope and a stamp to get documents to an owner or future tenant.

Well, maybe we had fax machines, but those were annoying. And then email came along and that was at least better. But there were those folks who would swear "I never got your email..."

This past week the web-based rental software company I work with just released a great new feature that makes sharing documents with owners and tenants a breeze! On-line file sharing.

One of the many benefits of using our software to manage your properties is free access to Owner & Tenant online portals. These portals allow owners to view a snapshot of their properties through graphs, account ledgers, summary notices and now they are able to see any file you want to share with them, be it invoices, photos, even videos. The same applies to tenants. All that time you spend on the phone with owners answering questions can be drastically cut down simply by allowing your property owners access to information online. And think how happy they will be to have access to this information from anywhere they can access the internet. With a few clicks, you've stored the data in your online file library, the owner's online portal and the tenant's file.

Lickety-split!

Realtorlloydn@aol.com

A Happy Buying Beach Cottage Year. Have you located your beach cottage in Florida yet?

If you are like me, dreaming of a beachfront cottage, they soon will be all gone. There are no beachfront cottages in Naples (unless you consider a 7,000 to 32,000 sq ft, $10,000,000+ home, a beach cottage), there are just a few left in Bonita Springs (on Hickory Blvd) and these charming beachfront cottages in Fort Myers Beach area. They are all being replaced by new construction (6000+ sq ft residences), and as much as I enjoy and appreciate the new architectural details, I hate to see these quaint cottages go.

If you are looking to buy a beachfront cottage, there is no better time than NOW! Lowest prices in years and an all-time low interest rates - take advantage of this opportunity and let's discuss how we can help you find your dream beachfront home.

Beachfront Cottages for Sale - Fort Myers Beach

If you haven't been to Fort Myers Beach lately you are in for a nice surprise - 100s of Royal palms have been installed, a beachfront park has been added, and a bike lane along Estero Blvd, with more beautifying plans still expected everywhere on the Island.

It is easy to find the right home when you have a local, knowledgeable and experienced agent on your side.

Call Ellie today @ 239-776-5077

Ask about these options: Lease Purchases & Owner Financing

* * We specialize in waterfront, beachfront and all properties within walking or biking distance to our pristine beaches (Naples Beach, Vanderbilt Beach, Barefoot Beach, Bonita Beach, Lover's Key Beach, and Fort Myers Beach).

Visit our Website: www.StepsTotheBeach.com

Fort Myers Beach Hosts the World Championships of Sand Sculpting - Nov 2011 For the first time ever the " World " sand sculpting event was held in the state of Florida. It followed by 2 weeks the American Sand Sculpting Championships. Masters level sculpters qualified for the world event at various national competitions. Contestants must endure a brutal " pound up " phase of alternating sand, water and compacting to ensure the sand holds together once the forms are removed.

The carving is done on a very strict schedule and no additional help is allowed. The winners for the 2011 Fort Myers Beach World Championships of Sand Sculpting are as follows:

First place: Fallen Empire

Second Place: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Third Place: Stretched Too Thin

Peoples' Choice Award - \

The event drew close to 100,000 visitors over the ten day event which took place on the beach in front of the Fort Myers Beach Holiday Inn. The amazing sculptures and enthusiatic support from visitors and locals alike hopefully will bring this world class event back again next year !