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Florida History
History Corner: Early Days on FMB
Ellie Bunting July 27, 2020
Early Subdivisions and Developments 1900-1920 Tarpon Fever In 1885, the first tarpon caught on a rod and reel put Punta ...
Pirates and Plundering on Estero Island
Ellie Bunting June 2, 2020
Anne and Jack Although the story of Anne Bonny and Calico Jack honeymooning on Estero Island may be less fact ...
Development Begins on FMB
Ellie Bunting May 28, 2020
The early part of the 20th century brought more development as the first subdivisions were platted on Fort Myers Beach. ...
events and holidays
Feast of the Seven Fishes
December 24, 2021
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Every year, many people in the US celebrate their Italian heritage with a Christmas Eve tradition known as the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Our ...
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Another Island Christmas……
December 1, 2021
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As we enter anther Christmas season, I have been reflecting upon some of the past Christmases I spent on the Beach back in the day. ...
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Boat Races Return to Beach
October 5, 2019
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Thursday, October 10 through Saturday, October 12, the offshore powerboat races will be returning to Fort Myers Beach after a 13 year hiatus with “The ...
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real estate news
Don’t Sell on Your Own Because It’s a Seller’s Market
Ellie Bunting April 7, 2021
Read on for more information In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own ...
Is It Smart to Buy a Home in Today’s Market?
Ellie Bunting April 1, 2021
How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today? Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, ...
Housing Bubble??
Ellie Bunting February 21, 2021
3 Reasons We’re Definitely Not in a Housing Bubble Home values appreciated by about ten percent in 2020, and they’re ...