The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort is ranked #1 in Florida by Golf Digest magazine's seventh annual survey. This is in addition to being on the top 75 golf resorts list since it opened in 2002. This year, the Ritz-Carlton ranks No. 32 out of the top 75 in North America.
The Golf Resort boasts two 18-hole signature courses at Tiburon designed by Greg Norman who is the host for the PGA Shark Shootout in Naples each year.
Tiburon lends its name to the Golf Club as well as the residences on the masterfully designed property. Residences range from mid-rise condominiums, villas, coach homes, and single-family homes.
Review the residences at Tiburon here.
SALES UP 87 PERCENT
Report Shows Inventory Declines 13 Percent
The headline is from a very recent (September 11, 2009) press release from the Naples Area Board of Realtors - NABOR.
"...Overall pending sales, which are a key indicator of buyer activity, increased 87 percent with 872 contracts in August 2009 compared to 461 contracts in 2008..."
Additional specifics from the press are:
You may read more market information here --> Bonita-Estero, Naples
Finally open is the 11-screen theater that boasts a 65-seat restaurant and lounge with marble floors and leather chairs to make it "...not your father's movie theater..." It's been described that each chair is "like a La-Z Boy Sofa."
The Naples International Film Festival is scheduled to be held there November 5-8.
This is the first U.S. venture for Venezuela-based Cine Unidos. The theater has a total of 11,000 seats grouped in clusters of two and each seat is numbered. The numbered seat is assigned when you purchase your ticket on-line or through one of the touch screen terminals. There are no traditional box offices to purchase tickets from.
Sounds great, I can't wait to go!
Previously it was announced that the members of Shadow Wood Country Clubb (SWCC) reached and agreement with Bonita Bay Groud (BBG) to purchase both the Golf Club at Shadow Wood and The Commons Club amenity center. This was confirmed in a press release by BBG on September 1st.
In a blog post written to the members yesterday - 9/9/09 - it was reported that the deal is dead.
Why? The paramount issue in this deal, as well as golf club buyouts all over, is the huge liability on the books for member deposits. The chief restructuring officer for BBG, in a recent meeting, stated that BBG is adding a requirement that limits BBG's liability to $250,000. The current deposit liability for both clubs is on the order of $4 million.
A couple of strategies were talked about that could enable the new club to take on the liability including selling off some golf course property for additional single-family homes and changing the refund policy to 3 for 1.
BBG represented that there were at least 2 buyers offering to pay more cash and assume the liabilities from BBG for member deposits.
All I can say at this point is...stay tuned. This is not a matter of if a sale takes place but rather when and how much.
What's a razzleberry? That's exactly what I asked the waitress at the Trail Cafe in North Naples on Tamiami Trail. Well, "razzleberry" is a mixture of whatever berries are in season. Today, trying to make somewhat of a day off from work, my wife and I ventured out for breakfast. Berries of the day were very tart blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries. The razzleberries are baked into the pancakes with an extra dollop on top. Sprinkled with a very light dusting of powdered sugar...mmmm.
The swimming pool is at 84 degress and climbing...I think there will be a few extra laps this afternoon.
The Trail Cafe open for breakfast and lunch. It is located conveniently to everyone in North Naples and Bonita Springs. It's on U.S. 41, just south of Wiggins Pass.
Enjoy when you're in the area.
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With our real estate office in Naples and my home in booming Estero I have great exposure to and knowledge of Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero and south Fort Myers.
Robert (Bob) Pisa moved to the Naples area after spending 30 years in the Boston area. He was raised in the metro-NYC area and graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology (Rochester, NY) in 1974. His career has been primarily in high-technology manufacturing and enterprise software for multi-national companies. Bob was also a successful small business entrepreneur and ultimately sold his start up business after six years of operation to a major corporation. He is the recently elected Vice President for the Grandezza Master Homeowner's Association and President of the Santa Lucia Homeowner's Association. Bob attained his real estate license in 2005, and is working in commercial and residential real estate. He is a member of Naples Area Board of Realtor®, NAR, and FAR.
Sales recognition. 
Residential + Commercial + Investment + 1031 Exchanges
Read all and recent testimonials here.
Howard and Kathy - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Bob Pisa is a true professional. After working with two other realtors in the Naples area, we almost gave up altogether in our search for a new home. Bob was a breath of fresh air; not pushy or overbearing, allowing us to direct the search, while keeping us informed every step of the way, and giving us great advice. Bob pointed out quite a few issues that we were completely unaware of, even though this was our fifth home purchase. Every point of negotiation in our purchase turned out in our favor. His referrals to inspectors and title company were great as well. We could tell right away that Bob knew the real estate business inside and out and only had our best interest as his focus. That blend of knowledge, professionalism and integrity is a rare find these days. We could not have asked for more!
Howard and Kathy
John and Lisa - St. Louis, MO
Bob, Thanks for your assistance in helping us purchase our town home in Naples. Since we live so far away, it was really nice to have worked with someone who answered our calls and emails promptly! Your help in showing us on line listings of what was available in the location that we wanted saved us so much time and effort. I appreciate your being there to do the walk through for us when we closed since we were not able to be there ourselves.Thanks again for all your help!
John and Lisa
Anthony Elia - Attorney at Law
I am an attorney in Connecticut specializing in real estate transactions. My wife and I recently purchased a home in Punta Gorda with the help of Robert A. Pisa of Prestige Properties of South Florida. Attempting to buy a home so far away can be a daunting task, but Bob went out of his way to make us feel comfortable, going so far as to take photos of various homes and the rooms inside to provide us with as much information as possible. He was forthright and honest with his recommendations and we soon became aware that his opinions were right on target and that we could trust his judgment. Bob was extremely helpful in negotiating a fair price for our home once we finally found something that was to our liking, a process throughout which Bob exhibited an abundance of patience. His dedication to us as home buyers did not stop once we purchased our home, as he has again gone far beyond the call of duty to assist us with matters which came about after the closing. There are many real estate agents who would forget you even exist once they are handed their commission check, but I can assure that Bob is not one of them. I have been practicing law in the Connecticut for almost 30 years and I can tell you from experience that real estate agents of Bob's caliber and expertise are few and far between. We are very fortunate to have chosen Bob as our real estate agent and we highly recommend his services to anyone who is interested in buying a home in Southwest Florida.
Sincerely,
Anthony J. Elia, Jr.
Connecticut
Andy J. - Denver, CO
Going through a process of purchasing a second home is never easy, especially when you have to complete the deal from a distance. Bob's professionalism made our process much easier and convenient. My introduction to Bob came from this wonderful website. His responsiveness to my many questions and inquiries was always truthful, honest, and prompt. It is rare that you find someone who is patient, who strives to understand a client's needs, and then organizes a trip that will guide you through a difficult decision. Through this process, Bob became friend, colleague, and real estate advisor for my family. What more can you ask...If you are looking for someone who has these qualities, I highly recommend that you speak with Bob.
Andy J.
Brian O'Donnell, CEO | Fraysen Systems Ltd.
I have worked with Bob on a number of projects going back almost twenty years. I have always have found him trustworthy and committed to getting the job done. I have highly recommended him to a number of associates and will continue to do so.
Brian F. O'Donnell
Tom Barrett, Director | EqualLogic Inc.
I have known Bob for more than ten years with much of that time in a professional environment where I found Bob to be nothing other than the quintessential professional. Bob's ability to research the relevant data and apply a highly analytical approach always leads to well informed conclusions and good decision making. These traits in addition to his commitment to get-the-job-done and attention to the details are exactly what you want from your real estate professional. Bob's recommendation comes to you without any hesitation whatsoever.
Bob Thaler, Sr. Director, Marketing Communications | Acronis, Inc
I have known Bob Pisa for more then 10 years as a business associate, peer and close friend.
Bob is a man of great integrity, is extremely dedicated to his family, his work, and is trustworthy beyond reproach. Highly motivated to always do the best in every aspect of his chosen field, he does whatever it takes to ensure a satisfied customer. His dedication to hard work, identifying the best solutions for his clients, establishing life-long friendships and a sincere drive for honesty makes Bob Pisa the consummate professional.
Furthermore, his expert ability to research critical information necessary to make important buying decisions will serve his clients well when considering a real estate transaction.
I have first hand knowledge of Bob's character and credentials because of our peer relationship at a firm selling very complex software to the semiconductor industry. His performance was so impressive; Bob was rewarded with a promotion to Senior Director.
Bob Thaler
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