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921 Panama Court #C-3 Marco Island, FL  Description Photos Maps & Local Schools   View the Property Details, More Photos, Map & School information here at the updated Virtual Tour!   Beautiful water direct condo just blocks from the south beach entrance on Marco Island! Beautifully finished unit on the first floor with expanded lanai. Beautiful tiled and carpeted floors, bathrooms and kitchen have been updated. Low density, quiet complex with only 14 units. This property has an assigned dock with lift. Buyer can be assigned this spot with Association approval. Don't miss seeing this one! L2L

     Growing up in my childhood, I was always around art. My parents, my sister, and yes, myself, were accomplished vocalist. My grandmother was a quilter. Everyone in my family had and artistic side. It's hard to find a place that you can bring your artistic side to life without costing an arm and a leg. In Southwest Florida, we have a place that artists can just be themselves, and you, the community, can enjoy the art, learn more about your art, and even try to appease your artistic side yourself. It's called the Lee County Alliance for the Arts.
     Founded in 1975, the Alliance was made to do one basic thing in such a big way: foster the arts and art culture. A 10 and a half acre campus in the heart of Fort Myers helps the Alliance open the art world up to all of Southwest Florida. Whether your art is singing, acting, painting, sculpting, or anything else you can think of, it is welcomed with open arms. The Foulds Theater seats 175 people and is home of Theater Conspiracy, a local theater company. There is several classrooms, 3 art galleries, and even an outdoor amphitheater, where you can enjoy a picnic with movie night, an outdoor movie, and great company of friends and family. Coolers and picnic baskets are encouraged! Even the culinary arts get a space at the Alliance, with a green market held on the weekends featuring fresh, local food and produce.
     A $50 donation to the Alliance makes you a member, including gallery entrances, members only events, and other special perks. $75 gets your whole family membership. College students wishing to experience the art culture get a discount, with a $15 membership.

     Stop by the Alliance today and speak with their staff. Let them give you a tour and show you everything the Alliance offers to the art enthusiast everywhere.  They are open everyday but Sunday. The arts are alive and well, and right here in SWFL! Check out the Alliance's official website below:

     2013 has come and gone. All of us at Keller Williams hope you had a safe and happy holiday season. Southwest Florida has seem many changes over the past year, both good and bad, and there is a lot in store for 2014. We have seen the addition of Hertz, the world's largest car rental agency build it's headquarters right here in Estero, bringing hundreds of jobs and income to the area. We saw the Boston Red Sox give us a beautiful new Spring training facility that has brought concerts, shows, and many other events that Fort Myers has not had the ability to hold in the past.
      We are also starting to see an upswing in home values in the area. This is wonderful news for anyone either looking to move here or anyone who owns a home here. Real estate value says a lot about the economy in your town. A rise in home prices shows growth in the commercial side as well as residential side.  Real estate closing contracts are at an all time high for transactions each month. And the number only goes up every month. The same goes for commercial real estate. Businesses are popping up everywhere. Anything from small businesses to huge corporations are finding profit right here is SWFL.
     So what can we expect from 2014. Well no one knows for sure, but I have my thoughts. We can expect to see growth in both commercial and residential sales. We will see even more mega businesses decide to make SWFL their home. We should also see more small businesses take their chances in SWFL to grow and expand. This area is booming and getting better day after day. So it's time to hop on the roller coaster that is SWFL! It may be a bumpy ride, but one things for sure, it's gonna be fun!

     Florida offers a lot to the outdoorsman. Fishing. Boating. Walking and hiking trails. Running. Swimming. Anything you can do outdoors, you can do in Florida practically year round. But there is one thing in particular people in SWFL enjoy very much. It's kayaking. Single, sit in or sit on boats you paddle with an oar. They are wonderful workouts as well as giving you the ability to take a boat into an area a conventional motor boat or canoe will just not take you. Like the Estero River.
     The Estero River is a 6.4 mile long river that weaves through SWFL and into Estero Bay, an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico. It intricately weaves in and out of wooded areas and shrinks down to less than 100 feet wide in some areas, as well as less than 4 feet deep, making it perfect kayak territory. The Estero River also has a wide array of wildlife for you to enjoy. From beautiful Egrets and Blue Herons, to many fish varieties as well. It's a rare chance to enjoy the river sanctuary of the Calusa Indians from thousands of years ago.
     You can go to local sport shops and get yourself a kayak for less than $300 for a basic model. Many places all over SWFL will let you rent a kayak hourly or daily if you just want to experience it once or twice. It is a once in a lifetime experience to enjoy untouched nature preserve. Estero River Outfitters has been offering kayak tours and rentals for years and are located directly on an Estero River inlet. Go see them today to get started on a nature tour to remember!

     For those of us that live in Southwest Florida full time, we understand why tens of thousands of people choose to call this area home for the winter. We have beautiful weather from August to February, and nothing closes because of snow. Those of you used to freezing temperatures year round can still wear board shorts and flip flops on Christmas day. But did you know some of the most influential people of all time lived in SWFL for the winter months? Nestled on 21 acres of beautiful waterfront land was the winter palace of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. The man that gave us modern light and the man who rolled out the modern automobile held homes right here in SWFL, and they are open for you to tour today!
     The Edison's main home is now used as the central hub of the museum, including gardens, the Edison Botanical Research Laboratory, as well as both the Edison winter home and the Ford winter home. It is open to the public 7 days a week and at a cost of $20/person, its a fantastic bargain for a day of fun and historical sight seeing. Don't have the full day? The estate offers smaller packages to only tour certain pieces to get in there and check out the specific area you want.

     One of the biggest things that draws people to Florida is our fresh seafood. From shrimp and shellfish to any and all fish, Florida has the biggest and the best. Dennis Henderson has been in the shrimping industry his entire life, eventually taking the reigns at his own company TriCo Shrimping, the largest shrimp fishery in SWFL. And he brought his passion for the freshest fish possible to Ft. Myers with a little dive called Skip One Seafood, named after one of his first fishing boats. During season, this little gem can have up to a 2 hour wait, but it is more that worth it.

     What makes Skip One so special? Well, the fish of course! Dennis brings some of his best catch to Skip One for his chefs to prepare for your lunch or dinner. Most of the time what you are eating has gone from boat to plate in less than 24 hours. Second, they skip on the fancy décor and spiffy tables. This passes the saving on to you, with many large dinner portions under $15 per person. Expect, however, nothing but the best. The menu is simple. Other than a list of appetizers, including the best fried gator tail you will ever eat, dinners are listed as single or double proteins, made either blackened, fried, or grilled. Choose a couple sides. That's it. Sit back and enjoy some of the best fish you will ever eat. His grouper nuggets are something of legend around SWFL. Forget the large, fancy fillet of grouper that will cost you $30 at a fancy schmacy restaurant. Grab a huge order of these easy to eat (and easy to enjoy) nuggets of grouper delight, dip them in their homemade tarter sauce that is out of this world, and wash it down with a nice beer....and there is nothing better in this world!

     Don't want to wait on dinner or feel like cooking from home? Check out Skip One's market inside the restaurant. Grab a piece of that spectacular grouper or some huge Florida pink shrimp and go home and make a dinner you won't forget. The market changes daily, because Dennis only sells the best in his fish market, so that day you only buy what's good, not just what's there. Stop by one of their 2 locations, the original on US 41 or their 2nd location on Ft. Myers beach, and see why they are the best of the best at the seafood game!

          Theatre lives on in SWFL thanks to the Mann family. Barbara B. Mann, born Barbara Kingsbury Balch, spent her early years in Topsfield, MA and moved to Fort Myers, FL as a young child. After receiving her high school diploma from Thomas Edison himself, she went on to meet George T. Mann and got married. The Mann's owned a very successful contracting company. Barbara became something of a philanthropist in the area. The theatre on the campus of Edison College is no exception.     
       With seating for 1200+, the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall welcomes hundreds of acts every year, from local Florida orchestra's, to national recording artists, comedians, and a variety of other Broadway shows and events. They have a variety of ticket packages, from individual tickets, to season passes, and even become a member of the President's Club (Barbara herself was a president at one time) for exclusive perks.