...this one really is! As a Commercial Agent, I usually do not take residential listings.  I refer them to Residential agents, but not this time.  This is for real, a one of a kind house!  Willing to stack my reputation on that comment! The homeowners designed and built this 4412 total square foot house with a large number of surprises at each turn.  The large kitchen has plenty of storage with a huge tiled island.  The island has a cook top and plenty of seating for entertaining or family dining.  The one of a kind element in the kitchen is a 1 1/2 story tall working waterfall. The stair rails were designed and installed by Bob Rauschenberg, a local artist with a world reknown reputation.  The Art Gallery at the local college is dedicated to this famous artist.  There are two railings,... 06/23/2011

Located in one of the prime area of the Fort Myers Historic District near the homes of Edison and Ford, this vintage historic home build in 1925 offers quality of craftsmanship within a classic Cape Code architectural design and an Old  Florida flair.                   It has an oversized lot of over a third of an acre, with a depth of around 160 feet.Don't let the age fool you. It has a full modern bathroom and kitchen and a separate cottage which could be used for visitors or income. Perfect for an investor or a new homesteader.                     The wood floors are original and it boots a fireplace, granite counter tops, crown molding an a Jacuzzi tub. It has all the comfort of a modern home within a historic home.                              This home is my one of pick for one of... 11/26/2008

  Details   Photo Gallery   View Rooms                           (McGregor and River) FOR SALE$239,000 Make Offer! Look ! Sandals Realty Joe KendallEmail Joe Work: 239-560-0726Cell: 239-560-0726Fax: 239-236-0422 More Photos(12) Morningside Drive Fort Myers ( New Price Asking $ 239,000 ! ) Quick Links                     Virtual Tour   Request More Info Email Listing More Photos(12) Details   Address: 1229 Morningside Dr, Fort Myers Florida Type: Residential Style: Single Story Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Suite: Yes Living Area: 2,558 square feet Year Built: 1957 More Details   Description   New Price, Prime Location, Highly Desirable Neighborhood, near all the best schools. Discover the wonderful Park Like S... 09/07/2008

   It was past due time. I have been living in Florida since 1990, have seen countless palms and still can name only a hand full.Well maybe a few more. I should care. After all I live in the "City of Palms" the nickname for Fort Myers. To be fair in the XIX century it was then known as "cow town" before Edison and Ford put it more on the map in the 1880's. Much nicer name.  So I should know a few names of palm trees. I don't know that many and haven't lost any sleep over it, but lately I had an epiphany.                     Coconut Palm - my favorite - Hemingway loved to mix the milk with rum. Many do. I like it straight.  Calling palm trees "coochie coo" and any other palm tree simply..palm... is not very satisfying. I could make up latin words, as the figusclaremia palmus and probably... 06/28/2008

There was a rumor floating around the last few weeks, that the Boston Red Sox were going to change their spring training home from Fort Myers to Sarasota.  As I lived in Massachusetts for several years and my wife is from the Salem area of Massachusetts, I have become a big Red Sox fan over the past few years, even the lean years when it looked like they were never going to win it all.  If this rumor was true, not only it be personally disappionting for me, but the City of Fort Myers, Lee County, would most certainly lose significant revenue.  The Red Sox have become a big ticket item, partifually since their winning the World Series in 2004 and then again last year. Now it appers that the Red Sox will stay in Fort Myers.  Good news for everybody.  Below is a link of homes of interest l... 06/09/2008

   While driving along the Historic District in Fort Myers, Lee County,  a few mailboxes caught my eye. Compare to the ones in Fort Myers Beach or along the famed Hickory blvd in Bonita Springs, where you might see a dolphin mailbox and next to it a formal black box with gold numbers on it, the Historic District has its own tune.   This red brick mail box with the slick steel opening stands out.But is it the right mailbox for that home?Luckily its home is quite grandiose and does not look out of proportion. Its solid for sure and says: "now you have entered a unique and expensive home" but it also gives an impression of strength and timeless decorum.It remind me of that town I used to live in MA called Manchester-by-the-Sea, where some of the estates had brick mailboxes. Perhaps the ide... 10/09/2007