Pelican Marsh Naples Florida

After previewing a Pelican Marsh home for a customer coming to Naples this weekend, I thought I'd drop by the clubhouse and golf course to see what was going on. Armed with video camera in hand, I was hoping to get some shots of Pelican Marsh just in case the staff would be nice enough to allow it and guess what...they couldn't have been more accommodating! Everybody was SO nice!

So, I took a ride...I've shown and sold properties in Pelican Marsh for years now and feel very in tune with the real estate aspect but I must admit...I'm not a golfer. This was my first venture around the Pelican Marsh golf course. I couldn't get over how happy and relaxed everybody looked. All of the staff was helpful and cheerful and the other golfers were friendly and warm.

The Pelican Marsh golf course was in impeccable condition. The golf paths were scenic and spotless as well as the many magnificent Pelican Marsh properties that line much of the course. It was if I was just now figuring out why Pelican Marsh had such a loyal following although I knew it was a special community long before today.

While I was filming I came across a few other golfers on the course. The first group appeared to be a grandfather/grandson. I actually caught a few shots and put them in my video...it's a true testament that regardless of what's going on in the world it really is all about how you want to spend your time. It was a precious moment I bet those two remember for a long time. I know I will. I saw couples playing together too but primarily today I saw more groups of gentlemen than anything. When I say gentlemen, that is what I mean. They were all so friendly by inviting me to continue my track without making me wait for them to swing and even had one who joked, "you forgot your golf clubs"!

I continued around the course driving past places I've shown, places I've sold and places where past friends once lived. There are good memories and fun times and I can't help but imagine that magical place called Pelican Marsh holds the same experience for most who live there even if for only part of the year.

So without further adieu, here's Pelican Marsh Naples Florida as seen through my eyes...at least for today.

For more information about Pelican Marsh, please contact me direct!

Best Regards,

Your Naples Smart Girl!

The Arbors at Pelican Marsh is a custom estate home neighborhood featuring 31 luxury homes. Named for its prized proximity to the Cochatchee Strand, The Arbors is known for blending nature and luxury. There are only two cul de sac streets located in The Arbors, Wood Duck Trail and Little Blue Heron Court. Views consist of Pelican Marsh golf course or natural preserve with some lake views available depending on location. Because The Arbors at Pelican Marsh does not offer additional subdivision amenities like an additional gated entrance for example, there are no additional subdivision fees you might find in some of the other single family home subdivision within Pelican Marsh. For more information regarding the Arbors at Pelican Marsh, contact me direct or feel free to browse Arbors at Pelican Marsh homes for sale.

I just released the Arbors at Pelican Marsh pages of my Naples real estate website! From the newly enhanced pages you can search Arbors at Pelican Marsh homes for sale, review community information and even check out the Arbors at Pelican Marsh site plan. This is part of my continued effort to provide detailed information about the Pelican Marsh development and provide you with easy to use tools to help you with your purchasing experience in Pelican Marsh.

Currently there are two homes available in The Arbors at Pelican Marsh. Prices begin at $1,195,000 to $1,625,000.

For more information regarding the Arbors at Pelican Marsh, click on the links above or feel free to contact me direct!

Best Regards,

Your Naples Smart Girl!

Arielle at Pelican Marsh Naples Florida

Arielle at Pelican Marsh is a coach home subdivision located in the west central portion of Pelican Marsh. Floor plans start with approximately 1,560 square feet of living area and increase in size to 1,988 square feet. These homes come with either a one or two car garage depending on floor plan. Views consist of either lake, golf (16th and 15th hole) or natural barrier. Arielle floor plans consist of The Tamarind, The Ibis, The Osprey and The Sandpiper. Constructed by Pulte Homes Corp., completion of the first units in Arielle at Pelican Marsh took place in 1996 and the Arielle project was completed in 2001. While some of these units are starting to show their age, several homes within Arielle have already been remodeled making this area perfect for those looking for a project or a place to park a toothbrush and enjoy!

I just released the Arielle at Pelican Marsh portion of my Naples real estate website. From there you can check out Arielle community information, Arielle floor plans, Arielle site plan and see Arielle homes for sale.

As it stands right now, there are 11 units on the market to choose from some of which are at tremendous prices! Price ranges start at $249,900 and increase to $395,000. Furthermore, there have been 10 sold this year which tells me this market will probably level out very soon and units priced under $300,000 will be a thing of the past once again!

If you're interested, I wouldn't dally if I were you.

For more information regarding Arielle at Pelican Marsh, feel free to contact me direct or click the links above.



Best Regards,

Your Naples Smart Girl!

Naples Florida Real Estate Poll Results

I just tallied a poll on my Naples Florida real estate website. Here was the question:

Do You Agree With Hank Fishkind, chief economist who believes the Naples real estate market has bounced and will start going up or at least bounce along at same values for a little while longer?

There were a total of 59 votes with 35% of the voters claiming that they DID agree with Hank Fishkind

and

64% of the voters did NOT agree with Hank Fishkind.

Click the link to participate in my next Naples real estate poll!

Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!

Naples Florida Real Estate History

Hi! I received a call from a gentleman asking me to update the sales history at Quail West and create a sales history for Mediterra and Grey Oaks - Estuary. I have completed his request and you can access that information from the links below:
Quail West Sales
Mediterra Sales
Grey Oaks Sales
Estuary Sales
I make improvements to my Naples Florida real estate website everyday. If you are looking for Naples Florida information you can't find, let me know. I'll be happy to accommodate you.
PS~ From phone request to implementation today was just over 3 hours....not bad considering he called in the middle of my work out!!!

Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl

Bay Colony Naples Florida Videos

I spent some time filming and uploading videos of Bay Colony Naples Florida to my website last week in a continued effort to provide you with the information you need to help you make a sound and happy purchasing decision.

Here are the videos I have uploaded so far:

Biltmore at Bay Colony

Contessa at Bay Colony

Remington at Bay Colony

Salerno at Bay Colony

Windsor at Bay Colony

(disclaimer...these are provided just to give you a better idea of what the high rises at Bay Colony have to offer...these are not professional videos.)

I hope these clips serve as a source of information about some of the Bay Colony high rises. For more information regarding Bay Colony Naples Florida, feel free to contact me direct!

Best Regards,

Your Naples Smart Girl

St Pierre at Pelican Bay

I've just launched new pages for St. Pierre at Pelican Bay including community information, current St. Pierre condos for sale, St. Pierre at Pelican Bay floor plans and building layout. This is part of my continuing effort to make my Naples Florida real estate website the best resource providing you with the information you need to help you make a sound and happy purchasing decision.

As always, if you're looking for Naples, Florida information and I don't have it, let me know and I'll do my best to get it uploaded as soon as possible!

Best Regards,

Your Naples Smart Girl!

Pelican Bay Naples Florida Short Sales

I heard from a neighbor in Pelican Bay the other day that an agent they know mentioned there were several short sales in Pelican Bay.
That statement is incorrect.
There are 3 in MLS.
This is true even after scouring the listing and confidential remarks of all 325 listings in MLS currently available in Pelican Bay. Of those 3 only 1 is the lowest price listing in that neighborhood.

Just because the listing is advertised as a short sale, does not mean it's the best deal in the neighborhood and does not guarantee your acceptance of an offer.
If you are interested in getting a deal in Pelican Bay Naples Florida, contact an agent who can get the facts and do the required information gathering needed for you to acquire the deal you're after. Then again, you could always check Pelican Bay deals and shop price per square foot.

Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!

Naples Open House

There are 148 open houses this weekend currently listed on my Naples Florida real estate website. From there you are able to easily search both John R. Wood open houses and all marketed Naples area open houses.

Open houses are a great way to:

• See what's available
• Catch up on current Naples real estate values
• Get great decorating ideas.
  

Naples open houses can be difficult to find. Because of county and city ordinances, not all open houses are afforded the luxury of an open house sign and directional signs are simply not permitted. www.ShannonLefevre.com is an excellent and easy solution for you to find and locate the Naples open house you don't want to miss.

If you have some free time you might consider dropping by a couple of Naples open houses and if you find something you like, you can always contact me for an accurate and intelligent opinion regarding the property.

Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl.

Naples Florida's Restaurant Recommendations

A friend of mine asked me the other day what my favorite restaurant was in Naples Florida. My response, was, "I can't pick just one". I eat out all the time, too much in fact and enjoy the variety of places to eat in the Naples, Florida area so I sectioned out what my favorite places were for food types.

When in Naples, Florida, you must try to dine here:

* Tropical Reef, located across the street from Pelican Bay is an excellent place for seafood. I love their sesame encrusted tuna but everything I've eaten there has been out of this world. The outside of the building is a crazy kiwi green color and you may think that the food will not be so great but it is fabulous! The chef is from Texas and is truly a legend.

* Andre's Streak House for steak located across the street from the Moorings. We get the porterhouse for two when we go and it's awesome! You will not find better creamed spinach ANYWHERE. Again, the outside of this building is old and not very attractive making you think you're going to experience a less than average meal....it is very good. The inside I'm pretty sure has never seen a fresh coat of paint so if you're an ambiance kind of person, wear a blind fold because the meal is worth it.

* Capital Grille located close to Pelican Marsh on the corner of Tamiami Trail and Vanderbilt Beach Rd is absolutely outstanding and gets an A+ for all of the reasons why you want to go out to eat. They're new though so getting in might be a little challenging.

* Trulucks for crab claws, steaks and really anything they have on their menu. They're located in Old Naples not too far from Aqualane Shores and Port Royal. The service is phenomenal, the menu is outstanding and they have live music, a guy who sings and plays the piano in the bar. It's a great place and during season, near impossible to get into so make sure you make reservations WELL IN ADVANCE or you'll be dining at 5 or 10. Jerry, my husband says they serve the best carrot cake in the world there....he's tried ALOT of carrot cake so I believe him.

* Tommy Bahama's for ribs and the most delicious chocolate brownie EVER. They have live music too and there's really a fun tropical island atmosphere there. They only rsvp 10% of their restaurant so you can get a seat there most of the time but be prepared to wait.

* The Turtle Club they have AWESOME food there too...the best crab cake EVER. They're located on Vanderbilt Beach and it's a great place to catch one of our famous sunsets! OUTSTANDING! Again, this dining room is small so rsvp's are important.

Sagapo for Greek lunch has an amazing salad. This shouldn't be considered fine dining but the food is AWESOME!

* Daruma for sushi. Located across the street from Bay Colony I think it's the best in town. Their fried roll is served warm with a tangy almost fizzy dipping sauce that is so GOOD!

* The Dock restaurant serves rock shrimp nachos. It's hard to believe their nachos because they have kind of a sweet and spicy Chinese sauce on them but they are really good. They're located on Naples Bay right next to Aqualane Shores in Old Naples.

The only thing missing really is super great Mexican Food. Labamba on the north-west corner of Pine Ridge and Airport is the best but it's certainly not fine dining. I guess Mexican food rarely is....but you can get a decent margarita and a very good giant quesadilla there.

Brio is a great place for Italian food located in Waterside Shops close to Pelican Bay. The atmosphere is awesome in large part because of the large open bar area. This is a great place to share a tasty appetizer and a cocktail during happy hour. There's great people watching here and if you're single, it might not be a bad place to meet a new friend.

Those are my favorite choices for Naples Florida restaurants. Most of these require a rsvp during season so plan ahead or be prepared to wait