Fort Myers Beach in December will always offer lots of sunshine and balmy temperatures, plenty of visitors to the island, and of course some special events.
The 22nd annual Fort Myers Beach Christmas Boat Parade is eagerly anticipated by many area residents and visitors alike, for good reason.
Saturday, December 3, 2011 is the date, and the fun begins at 6:10 p.m. for the two hour parade.
Participants decorate, dress up and adorn their boats with lights and other holiday designs, than parade through the area with a two hour tour of Matanzas Pass, Siesta Isles and Ostego Bay asthey are cheered all along their route by the watching crowds.
Here are some suggestions for a great place to watch the festivities:
You can be where the action is at the start of the parade at Salty Sam's Marina, have some refreshment at Bonita Bills, enjoy the lighted boat tour at the Pink Shell Resort at the north end of Estero Island, or sip a drink outdoors at Nervous Nellies, just to name a few.
You could remain at Salty Sam's Marina and head over for the Winners Circle award presentations at Big Game.
Contact any of these fine establishments or the Greater Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce at 239-454-7500 for more information.
Stay in the area for the 4th Annual Snowbird Festival at The Yucatan Beach Stand located at 250 Old San Carlos Blvd in downtown Fort Myers Beach. This event raises money for Bike for Tykes, and runs from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.
You’ll find live music, great food, arts and crafts, raffles, games and much more. Best of all, admission is FREE with free public parking after 6 p.m.
Everyone is welcome...find out more about the Annual Snowbird Festival at the Yucatan Beach Stand.
What are your plans for New Years Eve 2011? The Bayfront Bistro in Fort Myers Beach is once again celebrating the new year with style, fantastic cuisine and excellent musical entertainment.
There are two seatings offered, at 5 p.m. for $55 and 8 p.m. for $120.
Entertainment will be provided by PapaJack’s Express 6 piece band (Papa +5) will play from 8pm on December 31st 2011. PapaJack’s Express is a very well-known Orlando Jazz and Blues band, recently nominated to be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Make your reservations right now for this memorable Fort Myers Beach New Years event!
Visit the Bayfront Bistro for all of the details
Fort Myers Beach is always a fun place to visit, vacation, spend the season or live as a full time resident. Find out more about Fort Myers Beach Living
Just a few months from now the JetBlue Park at Fenway South is slated to open, to mark the start of the 2012 baseball spring training season.
The photos shown were taken in October, 2011, and work progresses each and every day...time is passing quickly!
Located on Daniels Parkway east of I-75 in Fort Myers, the new facility will encompass elements of Fenway Park while at the same time incorporating south Florida features into the overall design and presentation.
With seating capacity for up to 11,000 fans in the main ballpark, JetBlue Park will also provide six practice fields, and additional facilities for the Red Sox including operations and rehabilitation center.
If you live in the greater Fort Myers area, you know that spring training brings many, many loyal and enthusiastic baseball fans to the area. While that results in traffic congestion and waiting times at eateries, etc, it ultimately has a very positive impact on the local economy.
The location of the new Red Sox training facility in Fort Myers is a great opportunity for homeowners and investors in the entire area, but particularly in developments such as Gateway, Botanica Lakes, Pelican Preserve and many more.
Gateway is located just a short distance from the new spring training facility, and offers a wide variety of single family homes and condominiums for just about every lifestyle and budget, plus schools, shopping, dining and recreational facilities.
Red Sox fans will love the close proximity to JetBlue Park at Fenway South from Gateway
It won't be long and the new facility will be ready to open and welcome it's first fans of the 2011 spring training season.
Would you like to be one of them? For ticket information call:
Toll Free (888) RED-SOX6 (733-7696)
If you are considering a real estate purchase and would like to know more about available property in Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach, please visit me at www.Fort-Myers-Beach-Living.com
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A cabin in the woods in South Fort Myers, Florida? The two phrases don't seem to quite fit together, do they?
And from the exterior photo you might be wondering what in the world I'm thinking! A cabin? In the woods? Come on! But read on, and you'll soon understand why I describe the property in this way.
South Fort Myers is known for having a great variety of shops, restaurants, attractions and beaches (yeah!) just a few miles down the road, so no doubt it's a popular location for people to reside on a seasonal and annual basis.
Lakes Park is in the area, the Barbara Mann Performing Arts Hall is just down Summerlin Rd...you can drive a few minutes and find just about anything you need or want for your lifestyle.
So, to find a home that is in this immediate area, on a private road, with all of the charm of a cabin in the woods (but without the cold, snowy weather) is quite a find, indeed. 
Coca Sabal Lane is located off of Gladiolus Drive, between US 41 and Summerlin Roads. There are homes along this road, so it is by no means a rural area. But, when you drive up to 7214 Coca Sabal Lane and pull into the pavered drive, you'll see the lush tropical landscaping all around.
The entrance to this piling home takes you into the main level, where you'll find a guest bedroom/den/flex room that is spacious and offers variety of options for your family and lifestyle. Also on this level is a large laundry area with plenty of available space for storage.
Let's head up the stairs to the main living area, where we'll find the Great Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Guest Bedroom, Guest Bath, Screened Porch and Deck.
The Great Room is warm and inviting, with a working brick fireplace that could come in handy on some chilly winter evenings, even in South Florida. A charming combination of wood floors, pumpkin wall colors and casually rustic finishes present an 'up north' cabin feeling.
The kitchen area is open to the living and dining, yet separate enough to provide ample working area for the cook to prepare meals.
An upper deck is found off of the kitchen, and offers beautiful views of the property as well as an area to enjoy outdoor relaxing and dining.
The master bedroom suite is spacious and restful, with french doors that access the screened porch. You can also make your way to the screened porch from the living area of the home.
Just imagine yourself enjoying a morning cup of coffee on this relaxing porch, with the gentle morning breeze 
rustling the newspaper ever so slightly. What do you see when you look outside the windows of this porch in the trees? You guessed it...trees.
It feels like you are the only person in the world when you sit and relax on this screened porch on Coca Sabal Lane.
With a combination of natural beauty and landscaping, your property will always be an enjoyable and relaxing place for you to unwind from a busy day, or just take in the surroundings.
This comfortable, casually cabin'ish home also comes with a very comfortable and affordable price!
Are you curious? Read more about 7214 Coca Sabal Lane now, and be sure to visit the Visual Tour!
The Fort Myers Beach Annual Sandsculpting Championship Championship Festival is coming soon! Mark your calendars for November 2 -6, 2011 and join the fun when the popular, family friendly event marks its 25th year on Estero Island.
The Gullwing Beach Resort is the place, located at 6620 Estero Blvd at the southern end of the island, and over 50,000 attendees are anticipated to attend this five day event.
What will attendees be able to see and experience? There will be sixteen of the world’s best Master Sculptors along with Amateur Sculptors, and they will all use the beautiful, white sandy beaches to create their magnificent, one-of-a-kind works of art.
Individual and group competitions among the master sculptors and amateurs will be featured. Sandsculpting 101 will also be offered to those who envision themselves as sand sculptors ‘in the rough’. Vendors will be available to provide tasty treats...it’s hard work watching all that sand sculpting taking place!
If you are coming in for this event and want close accommodations, head over to the Fort Myers Beach Holiday Inn, where you’ll be able to easily access the Sand Sculpting Festival.
If you prefer to take the trolley to visit the festival, you can hop on from the south at Lovers Key State Park, or from the north at Summerlin Square Plaza. Learn more about sandsculpting festival transportation made easy!
There is only one thing better than visiting Fort Myers Beach and activities such as the Annual Sandsculpting Festival....living in Fort Myers Beach!
Activities are starting to pick up at the Beach, and October has some great events coming our way!
Friday, October 1, 2011 there will be a book signing at Doc Fords,
708 Fishermans Wharf Drive, Ft Myers Beach
Author and restaurant owner Randy Wayne White will be signing his books from 12-2pm and 4-6 pm. Books are available for purchase during the event.
And, you won't want to miss the entertainment starting at 7pm by the Chicago Mob, incorporating everything from Rhythm & Blues to Funk, Soul and classic hits, this is fun danceable music...done "Chicago style"
The 6th annual Pirate Festival is happening October 7 - 10, Columbus Day weekend. Lots of pirates on the streets, with music, vendors, activities for the entire family, and of course, plenty of good eats.
Find out all the details for the Pirate Fest at my blog, FortMyersandtheBeach
If sailing is your passion, you'll want to know about the 46th Annual Summerset Regatta
This year, The Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder Society (CMCS) is proud to present the 46th annual Summerset Regatta. The October 7-8-9 weekend is full of fun events for the entire family including racing, happy-hour events, outdoor poolside cocktail party, fabulous door prizes, and the awards banquet dinner.
The regatta’s shore-side activities will be headquartered at the Pink Shell Resort on Fort Myers Beach, with a beautiful beach and view of the Gulf of Mexico sunset.
Activities include:
Offshore Sailing School Buoy Races
West Marine Coastal Race
Up to 8 Racing Classes
WFPHRF BOTY Event
Friday Skippers / Crew Meeting and Party
Saturday Cocktail Party
Fantastic Prizes and Awards
Youth Sailing Benefit Event
Learn all the details of the 46th Annual Summerset Regatta
The Yucatan Beach stand is having its 4th Annual Boo Bash
6:00 PM - 2:00 AM Oct 31, 2011 The Yucatan is throwing the ultimate party with a costume contest with over $500 in cash prizes.
Spooktacular drink specials and "The Haunted Restaurant" will be decked out and transformed into a truly scary atmosphere. Of course there is always great food, fun and music at The Yucatan...come join the fun! Located at 250 Old San Carlos Blvd.
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