September 2009
816 Elkcam Circle, Villa Del Mare #205, Marco Island, FL 34145
September 29, 2009 by mccarty · Leave a Comment
Fabulous price! Over $120,000 was spent on completely renovating this fabulous Marco Island condo! Plantation shutters, granite throughout, custom cabinets with pull out drawers & lazy susans, crown molding, diagonal tile, Italian plaster on the walls…you must see this to appreciate all that was done! Phenomenal water views from the private lanai. Dock space is [...]
Marco Island FL New Sidewalk Expansion
September 26, 2009 by mccarty · Leave a Comment
When driving down Bald Eagle Drive, you’ve probably noticed all of the construction on the sidewalk along the western side of the road. Thanks to the economic stimulus planand/or grants, the new 8-foot wide sidewalk will be constructed to the west of Bald Eagle from the corner of San Marco to Elkcam Circle and then [...]
Naples FL Real Estate Activity for August 2009
September 26, 2009 by mccarty · Leave a Comment
August 2009 Market Activity for Naples Sunshine MLS Naples Properties only Actives Pending Closed New Homes 3.401 534 321 617 Condos 4,546 415 264 586 Residential Lots 631 11 12 63 TOTAL 8,578 960 597 1,266 ——————————————————————————————- Grand Total Pendings Snapshot as of September 1, 2009 Homes 1,033 30.3% of Naples homes are [...]
Marco Island Real Estate Activity for August 2009
September 26, 2009 by mccarty · Leave a Comment
August 2009 Market Activity for Marco Island MLS Marco Island Properties only Actives Pendings Closed New Homes 460 48 24 44 Condos 732 39 20 58 Lots 342 6 5 11 TOTAL 1,534 93 49 113 ————————————————————————————– Total closed Marco homes to date in 2009: 203 Compared to the same time frame [...]
Marco Island Movies under the Stars
September 26, 2009 by mccarty · Leave a Comment
Do you remember all of the fun you had at the old drive-in theaters during your childhood days, lovingly referred to as the “olden’ days” by my teen? Thanks to the efforts of the Marco Island Parks and Recreation and the Marco Optimist Club, children of all ages, from newborns to grandparents, enjoyed “Bedtime [...]
Marco Island Esplanade Opening Doors to Local Artists
September 24, 2009 by mccarty · Leave a Comment
In the next few weeks, Marco Island’s Esplanade complex on North Collier Boulevard at Smokehouse Bay will soon be showcasing local artists work by making free space available to them in a beautiful setting! “This is a win-win cooperative arrangement between Summit Management, A & N Corporation, The Art League, Marco Island’s Center for the [...]
Naples Restaurant Summer Sizzlers
September 24, 2009 by mccarty · Leave a Comment
One of the many great things about living in Southwest Florida is the outstanding dining specials designed to attract the smaller off-season population. Take just two of these opportunities, for example…. at Eurasia, on 41 in Naples, two can dine with a bottle of wine for just $25! The menu of specials is fairly extensive [...]
509 Tigertail Court, Marco Island, Florida 34145
September 23, 2009 by mccarty · Leave a Comment
Stunning, brand new Tigertail Ct home! Amazing views of Collier Bay. 4br/4ba & 4 car garage. 2 outdoor kitchens, 2 indoor kitchens, elevator, multi-level, wine closet & 3rd level family room. Paver driveway, marble flooring, fauxed walls & ceilings, wooden ceilings, solid wood doors, extensive wood crown and trim, impact glass, propane tank, mature Royal [...]
Marco Island Charter Middle School Scored Best in Collier County in FCAT’s
September 23, 2009 by mccarty · Leave a Comment
Earlier this week, I attended an informal meeting with the Principal of Marco Island Charter Middle School, George Abounader, and the President of the Board of Directors, Jim Reinders. They shared with the parents in attendance their pride in the fact that MICMS is ranked 21st out of 575 Florida middle schools based on the [...]
Lower than Originally Estimated – 2009 Marco Island Property Tax Rate Approved
September 21, 2009 by mccarty · Leave a Comment
On Monday, September 21, 2009, “the Marco Island City Council approved a property tax rate of 1.6518 mils and the good news is that it’s a decrease from the estimated tax bills that were mailed recently which showed a higher estimated rate of 1.85 mils” per Kelly Farrell of the Marco Eagle. She went on [...]
