Christine O'Shea-Realtor Assoc.~ Princeton NJ and Naples Florida

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Intersted in purchasing a property in Mercer County, NJ? Are you a First Time Homebuyer looking for real estate in Mercer County New Jersey. Contact me, Christine O'Shea coshea@nationsrealtors.com for all of your real estate needs moving across the town or across the Nation, Nations Realtors in Princeton, NJ, now entering ouf 10th year successfully selling homes in Mercer County, NJ

Turtle Crossing the road at Eagle Creek Golf and Country Club, Naples FL

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Come to Naples, FL I can get you to the best agent.

Intersted in purchasing a property in Mercer County, NJ? Are you a First Time Homebuyer looking for real estate in Mercer County New Jersey. Contact me, Christine O'Shea coshea@nationsrealtors.com for all of your real estate needs moving across the town or across the Nation, Nations Realtors in Princeton, NJ, now entering ouf 10th year successfully selling homes in Mercer County, NJ

Today we had lunch in the Grille Room of the Eagle Creek Golf and Country Club. We sat by the window and looked out onto the beautiful golf course. I do not golf but I must say that overlooking that beautiful course makes me want to go out and get a set of clubs.

Getting back to lunch, it was quiet today and there are few residents left in the summer, most returning north until next season. My lunch was great, a turkey club wrap and these wonderful onion rings that were shared.

Reservations are not required for lunch but must be made for dinner and you must be accompanied by a member for admission.

Interseted in Naples, FL, Eagle Creek Golf and Country Club is 10 minutes from downtown Naples and right outside of Marco Island.

I know some great realtors that can assist.

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This incredible tree is nick named an Angels Trumpet Tree. This is the second time that it has bloomed since moving in mid-April. It is a cutting off of the neighbor's tree and actually looks like trumpets. We were considering having it "cut down" when we purchased the property but changed our minds...Glad we did.

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Here we are at the first day of Summer in Sunny Naples Florida. I have never stayed in Florida this long. The latest I stayed was mid June of 2008 and the earliest I have ever arrived was October.

I have heard all of the negative things about Florida in the summer time and now I will see for myself.

• Bugs, I imagined swarms of large bugs but so far only some gnats and mosquitoes (be prepared and apply bug spray.
• Heat, I imagined opressive heat that would make you pass out in a moment, the hottest it gets is in the high 90's (carry water along with you and it is fine)
• The "Rainy Season"...yes, it rains every day, usually in the afternoon or evening and then it is gone until the next evening.
• The sun is very intense so dress accordingly with light white clothing and a hat.
• The beach is less crowded so you will always be able to find a spot
• The roads are less crowded
• The local restaurants are running specials daily.

So far, so good, especially since our friends up North, specifically New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and Maryland have experienced 15 straight days of rain. Come on down to the Sunshine and get some great off season deals.

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