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Cape Coral-Fort Myers economy 2nd worst in the country

Recovery noted despite poor Cape-Fort Myers ranking. Read More.

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SUNDAY AT THE SHARK SHOOTOUT:

Johnson-Poulter win; Watson-Fowler play Santa. Read More.

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Cold not skipping Lee, Collier counties

Weather forecast includes freezing possibility. Read More.

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When reserves dry out, Lee County will raise taxes

Lee County must raise taxes when the excess reserves run dry in 2013, commissioners acknowledged Monday. Read More. Notice that the first place politicians look to cut is police and emergency services – the first functions of government.

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What will impact Mortgage Interest Rates for the week of Nov 22nd 2010?

From our friends at Element Funding – We may have a holiday shortened week ahead, but the markets will be filled with plenty of action. The Treasury will be buying $99 Billion in 2, 5 and 7-Year Notes on Monday, … Continue reading

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Biofuel company to build refinery in Lee, not Texas

An algae-to-fuel company will build a commercial refinery next to its recently opened laboratory in Lee County. Read More.

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New water standards announced, then put on 15-month hold

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced new water quality standards for Florida on Monday but put off the effective date for 15 months to calm opponents predicting an economic calamity. Read More.

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Jobless claims fall in hopeful sign for hiring

One story says one thing – the next says another. Makes for different opinions and that makes a market. Fewer people applied for unemployment aid last week, the third drop in four weeks and a sign that more employers are … Continue reading

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Southwest Florida recovery will take awhile

Florida’s unemployment rate isn’t expected to return to normal levels — about 6 percent — until 2016, according to the official state forecast. Read More.

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Chinese Drywall Info and Locations

Read the story and click on the link at the bottom to view a map of chinese drywall locations. Read More.

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Swamp Buggy Parade

Here’s a link to pictures of the Swamp Buggy Parade in Naples. The Swamp Buggy races happen a couple time a year and their pretty fun. Here’s the link. And here’s a link to their web site. Gotta go to … Continue reading

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Stoneybrook Golf Course in trouble

The Chapter 9 filing was not accepted by Gov. Charlie Crist’s office, which means that Stoneybrook residents may face assessments to keep the public golf course from closing. Read More.

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Comments will be moderated – Sorry

Sorry folks, but some mental midgets or precocious children from a couple of places have been trying to spam my comments. Age or IQ must be around 12 (that might be a bit optimistic). Anyway, your comments won’t appear right … Continue reading

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Corvettes on the Gulf, Helping Our Heroes…

There’s going to be car show this Saturday benefiting our guys. Read More and Go!

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The Newest Member of our Family

This may not be technically Real Estate News, but -He’s here! – our new boy. We don’t have kids so our dogs substitute for them. This dog is the son of VA 9 Paul vom Bierstadter Hof and Destiny Wilhendorf. … Continue reading

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Barefoot Beach on shaky ground

Barefoot Beach State Preserve in Collier County is critically eroded, and it might take as long as three years to secure money to help fully repair the damage, according to state officials. Read More.

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South Lee land preservation buy finalized: $3.8 million for owner, $810,000 for lawyer

A key piece of a watershed restoration project east of Bonita Springs is falling into place. Read More.

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Facebook has 11,701 compromised webpages

People ask me where I am on Facebook. I’m not and here’s the prime reason. Read More.

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Fishing Report: Action remains strong with redfish, snook, snapper

The redfish have started to appear in force. If you are in the right place at the right time, you might see a school of up to 100 fish move down the beach. Read More.

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Don’t Forget

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