Bill Gillhespy Fort Myers Beach Realtor Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

I will be holding the 3 bedroom 2 bath 2 car garage canal home " open " today from 1 Pm - 3 PM. This home is absolutely immaculate in every way ! many wonderful family memories here and your family can do the same. Located on a wide canal leading to the bay and on to the Gulf of Mexico.

3 Bedroom canal home located in Fairview Isles on Fort Myers Beach " OPEN " today from 1 PM - 3 PM

This beautiful canal home is located in highly sought after Fairview Isles on Fort Myers Beach. Mid island location is close to shopping, restaurants, pharmacy and one of the nicest stretches of Gulf of Mexico beach. Plenty of room for a pool. Update to your own taste. Truss system trqnsfers roof weight to exterior walls making interior changes simple and far less expensive.

Upgraded truss system, exterior & attic insulation already done. Small dock and boat davits in place. Fairview Isles is a very nice and friendly community of full and part time residents.

This terrific home is listed @ # 449,000 and compares very well to other nearby listings. If you can find a better value than this - buy it quick !

For a private showing call me direct 239 - 699-7128.

Fort Myers Beach " Art on The Boulevard " Sunday 2/12 Our office is again hosting the Fort Myers Beach Art Association " Art on The Boulevard ! Each year Century 21 Tripower Realty has opened our doors to the local art association for the annual art show and sale. Our office, located at 2001 Estero Blvd, looks more like an art gallery than a real estate office ! Each agent cubicle, hallway and wall space is used to display local artists' talent.

Fort Myers Beach " Art on The Boulevard " show and sale

Local artists from the Fort Myers Beach Art Association hang their work in our office and visitors are free to roam the aisles and admire their creative talent. Each work is individually displayed and priced for sale. The 2011 show brought over 200 visitors and many went home with original artwork ! Priced from $20 for unframed prints to over $1200 for a large framed waterfront scene.

All works are original and done by local artists. The show will take place Sunday 2/12 from noon until 4 PM. You can stop by our office to preview the works before then between 9 AM & 5 PM Friday or Saturday.

Two popular features are the smaller note cards suitable for " Thank You ' notes and having a working artist on site during the show ! People love being able to watch an artist and interacting with them. You should put this popular event on your schedule and join us for light snacks and terrific local artworks !

As a Fort Myers Beach real estate agent I love to promote our island paradise and the local art community. I'd love helping you find a piece of paradise also !

Fort Myers Beach Hosts the World Championships of Sand Sculpting - Nov 2011 For the first time ever the " World " sand sculpting event was held in the state of Florida. It followed by 2 weeks the American Sand Sculpting Championships. Masters level sculpters qualified for the world event at various national competitions. Contestants must endure a brutal " pound up " phase of alternating sand, water and compacting to ensure the sand holds together once the forms are removed.

The carving is done on a very strict schedule and no additional help is allowed. The winners for the 2011 Fort Myers Beach World Championships of Sand Sculpting are as follows:

First place: Fallen Empire

Second Place: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Third Place: Stretched Too Thin

Peoples' Choice Award - \

The event drew close to 100,000 visitors over the ten day event which took place on the beach in front of the Fort Myers Beach Holiday Inn. The amazing sculptures and enthusiatic support from visitors and locals alike hopefully will bring this world class event back again next year !

The Fort Myers Beach 25th Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship takes place Nov 3 - 6, 2011. If you are looking for a totally unique experience for the family you owe it to yourself to attend our annual sand sculpting contest ! Competitors from all over the world gather here to show their amazing carving skills. Each entrant is provided a mound of our beach sand and must complete their sculpting by the Sunday judging. The event takes place in front of the Gullwing Resort ( 6620 Estero Blvd ) here on Fort Myers Beach. The event draws approx 50,000 visitors and you should plan to park in the area and catch the beach trolly to0 the site.

The competitors must follow a strict schedule and no help is allowed. The forms are filled with 3-4 inches of sand, soaked and then packed until hard. This is brutal work ! After the desired height is achieved the forms are removed and the sculptor begins a rough outline of the final sculpting.

The event begins at 8 am and runs till dark. Get there early, visit the vendor booths and enjoy our island paradise ! Remember also that the World Sand Sculpting Championships come to Fort Myers Beach later this month: Nov 18. Is it time to buy your own sand castle ?

Bill Gillhespy, Realtor

239 699-7128

www.BillGillhespy.com

If you are lucky enough to be on Fort Myers Beach today, Saturday, June 18, 2011 you might have noticed a delicious aroma in the air. That aroma is from the first annual " Smokin In The Mangroves " BBQ competition. The teams have been here since yesterday and most have their smokers going since then. This is a "Blind Judging " contest where everyone competes on a level playing field. The judges do not know which team made which entry ! Even a first timer can win with the best tasting entry.

The competition is being held at the Santini Plaza directly in front of the marina at the south end. Teams are here from all over the southland and many bring with them trophies and awards as proof of their prowess ! Smokers can prepare any type of meat they want but only chicken, ribs and pork will be submitted for judging.

Walking among the teams and seeing & smelling the smoke is truly intoxicating to anyone who appreciates great smoked meat. Some of the teams had huge multi grate rigs while others were more on the amateur level.

Competitors may elect to enter all three meats and sell to the public or they may decide to enter only the judged events. Crowds enjoyed the bright sunny day with an intense blue sky. There was plenty of parking, plenty of space to walk through the grounds and enjoy the sights. Or to just people watch. How many BBQ competitions are held next to a bustling marina ?

As is the case with any public event the decision to have this competition again rests with the attendees and the competitors. Based on the quality of the entries and the reaction of those attending it seems like we have the correct formula for another terrific Fort Myers Beach annual attraction !