Bill Gillhespy Fort Myers Beach Realtor

The very popular Sandbar & Grill is in a party mood for its 3 year anniversary. To help celebrate the occasion and also help a worth cause the Sandbar will be hosating a benefit golf tourney this Sunday, Oct 5, 2008. The golf portion willl be help at the Fort Myers Beach golf course. There are still a limited number of openings for foursomes. Cost is $50 per player and reservations can be made with the Sandbar owner Craig Hildreth @463-5544. After the golf event there will be a party at the Sandbar with a buffet, drawings and prizes. The fund raiser will benefit the Hope Hispice and already has support from other area businesses and sponsors.

Left to right: Sandbar owner Craig Hildreth, Mgr Glen Petrarca and Whitey Phillips - Hope Hospice Charmin

Bill Gillhespy - Licensed realtor with Century 21 Tripower Realty

www.BillSellsFortMyersBeach.com

239 699-7128

Like many of you I was intrigued by the infomercials for " Magic Jack ". This device plugs into your computer and enables you to make unlimited long distance phone calls for $20 bucks /yr. For an initial charge of $40 ( which includes a %20 charge for the first year.

So far, so good. I ordered the device and had some installation problems which were resolved with the tech people. You don't talk to a person - you have a chat by typing your questions and a techie replies. This system is slow but you shouldn't have to suffer through it too often.

My problems lie with the voice quality, calls dropped and the inconvenience.

1. There is a distinct hollow sound to your voice and it will distract from your call.

2. It was common for calls to be dropped. Maybe this was the fault of my phone or problems with coverage in y area.

3. There was no established area code for Fort Myers Beach so I had to select another area code. I chose the closest to me ( Miami ) which makes people think you are calling from some place other than your ral area ! Very confusing to everyone.

4. Calling my office ( 3 miles away ) meant dialing the Miami area code, etc, etc.

5. Leaving the computer on at all times is not such a big deal but just adds to the inconvenience of it all.

Maybe for some this technology is acceptable, not for me ! Back it goes !!!

Looking for something to do with the family on Oct 11th & 12th, 2008 ? Do you like good food, music, street vendors and... PIRATES ? Yes, Fort Myers Beach will be invaded for the 3rd annual Pirate Festival for a weekend of authentic costumes, characters and fun !

The event draws some very authentic costumes and group presentations for our enjoyment !

Bill Gillhespy is a licensed Reaaltor with Century 21 Tripower

www.BillSellsFortMyersBeach.com

239 699-7128

The market report for Fort Myers Beach, FLorida for August 2008 compared to earlier years is as follows:

August of : Number of sales Median Price Ave Days on Market

August 2002 15 $513,366 105

2003 31 $383,690 135

2004 21 $411,938 142

2005 40 $639,527 64

2006 11 $542,863 145

2007 15 $530,900 196

2008 17 $351,523 172

All date taken from the Greater Fort Myers and the Beach MLS

Buying ? Selling ? I can help !

www.BillSellsFortMyersBeach.com

239 699-7128

Hurricane Ike roared through the Gulf of Mrxico and slammed into Texas. This massive storm changed the Texas coast and many inland communities forever ! We all watched the storm as it made it's way toward the Gulf and hoped it wouldnt become deadly. Our prayers were with those in it's path ! You wouldn't wish a hurricane on anyone but you certainly are glad when it veers in another direction.

Our island is a barrier island and with rare exception has been spared visits by these amazing storms. While the storm was passing I went down to the beach for these pictures. It is so strange that the storm is out there over the horizon but it is so calm and peaceful here.

This a beautiful classic beach cottage I use for an open house.

Bill Gillhespy - Licensed Century 21 Realtor and Fort Myers Beach resident

www.BillSellsFortMyersBeach.com 239 - 699-7128