Linda Flack- Cape Coral, Fl

Job growth in SW Florida

We seem to have made another list of not good news. I on the other hand look at the positive side of this. Job growth should not be a surprise due to the building industry being our industry. My surprise is that other companies have not taken the opportunity to move to SW Florida.

It seems to me to be the perfect opportunity with an abundance of labor force looking for employment, deals on land and buildings abound and the CEO's and work force that would transfer with housing prices at amazing low prices. Operating costs would be lower than our Northern states due to mild climate.

Opportunity is knocking!! Is anyone listening?

Hurricane Fatigue in SW Florida

We in SW Florida are never too far from weather forecasts this time of year. There is a price to pay for living in Paradise. Hurricanes are a tiring business and very unpredictable. The truth is the weather forecasters live for this excitement because the rest of the year it is "sunny and 80 degrees". They love the drama of reporting the threat.

We were in a drought just a few months ago and then June comes and so does the rain. The question is always we hope moderation. Yes there have been a few neighborhoods flooded due to excessive downpours but the majority of SW Florida is just fine.

So far this season we are doing great. The close calls and evacuations have sent the tourist dollar scurrying. We certainly look forward to taking down all our shutters and putting out our patio furniture so we can live our Florida Life Style again.

Elections in Cape Coral and Fort Myers have low voter turnout.

I don’t know what it takes to get people to come out to vote. Residents of Cape Coral and Fort Myers are aware and living our troubled economy. It just seems to me that this time more than any other would be important to come out and vote. It seems apathy rules.

This morning’s headlines says it all. “FEW VOTE, INCUMBENTS RULE”. What I worry about are the incumbents that have been here thru the good times. They have spent our money like the windfall it was and then tell people they have got to stop the spending. They have got to lower taxes, etc. Basic economics 101; If you are going to raise taxes at such an enormous rate for several years and force people to sell their properties why is this a surprise that we are where we are? Why does government act so irresponsible and not use any common sense? Now that they are lowering taxes they don’t know how to fund the budget. SURPRISE!!!

Everyone should vote. It is not a right, it is a responsibility!

Cape Coral Sun Splash waterpark for children of all ages.

Even in Florida we value summer fun. One of the best entertainments around is Sun Splash in Cape Coral.

Water always makes us feel better and if you are afraid to swim in the Gulf because of what also lives there, then Sun Splash is for you (young and Old). The park is clean and safe. You must get there early to get a shady spot and a lounger that they provide. You can’t bring your own food and drink but it is so inexpensive its OK. They have lots of choices of food, drink and ice cream.

We took the grandchildren and delighted in watching them on the slides but we had just as much fun on the slides and the lazy river? We could do that all day. What a wonderful time and people watching is one of my favorite sports. That is good too

Gold Medal history being made in Cape Coral and Fort Myers

8 Gold Medals. A super human feat. That's what it feels like in Cape Coral and Fort Myers. We are at a point that is history making and will be talked about for years to come.

The effort used to help people get out of the trouble they have found themselves in and the buyers who are so thankful for the opportunity to be buying at this level in this beautiful area. This opportunity will not come around again.

My career as a Realtor has spanned 28 years and I have not worked this hard or had my emotions challenged at this level ever before. The highs and lows are momentous. I'm up to the challenge but I'm exhausted. It certainly is exciting. I do thrive on excitement. This will end but not for some time.

Let's take advantage of the opportunities and help those that need our help!