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1, Issue 5 - July/August 2002
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  Welcome! Happy Summer! This issue is packed with local events
and information, with a focus on things to do in our surrounding
areas. We hope you find this issue helpful and informative. You can
always explore past issues by visiting the newsletter
archive. If you would like to be notified of new communiqués monthly, just send your email address to newsletter@carlabontenrealty.com. Don't forget to include your email address! Enjoy! Real Estate Market News The Ft. Myers News-Press reports that existing single-family home sales have taken a slight dip from April to May nationally, but Southwest Florida continues to buck the trend. Nationally, May sales were down 0.3 percent but still were the fourth-highest sales on record, according to the National Association of Realtors. In Lee County, existing single-family home sales in May were up 19 percent from May last year. Fort Myers and Cape Coral led Lee with a 30 percent increase. In Collier County, Naples home sales rose 34 percent. ------ Would You Like
To Own A Castle?
------ Art Exhibition
To Benefit On February 8 2003, Carla Bonten will organize an exhibition with three American artists. The profits are for the Ronald McDonald House in S.W. Florida. There will be more details in the next newsletter. Carla is the SW Florida ambassador to the Ronald McDonald House which assists families of hospitalized children. A portion of all sales from Carla Bonten Realty and Rentals go to the Ronald McDonald House. ------ Carla Bonten Realty, Inc. Announces: May 2002
Listing Agent Leader
Since 1990, Vonnie has been a licensed Realtor
in Southwest Florida. She specializes in listing and selling commercial
investments and residential real estate. Real estate is her passion
and therefore, she is very dedicated to her profession. You will
enjoy working with a professional Realtor like Vonnie Blakley.
May 2002
Sales Agent Leader
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Listing Agent Leader
June 2002
Sales Agent Leader
Carla Bonten Rentals News Carla Bonten Rentals is offering a 50% discount on each vacation rental from May 1 to November 30! Don't miss this excellent opportunity to sample a taste of Paradise! Call 239-949-4960 or 877-949-4960 toll free for more information and available properties.
The Butterfly Sanctuary: The Butterfly Sanctuary and Nature Trail is a nonprofit conservation effort on private property off of Vanderbilt Beach Road, featuring a small nature trail filled with butterflies, insects and plants plus an art studio. A small donation is requested to replenish the trail. Guests are welcome by appointment. Information: 354-1098 Teddy Bear Museum: The Teddy Bear Museum features nearly 4000 bears from miniature to life-size; antique/limited edition bears, teddy bear art and a gift shop with one-of-a-kind items. The Teddy Bear Museum also offers story time from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Saturday, when children are regaled with teddy bear tales. The museum is at 2511 Pine Ridge Road. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors and $2 for children. Information: 598-2711. Manatee World:
Boats will take you on a narrated cruise, an ecological adventure
into Everglades Private Airboat Tours: Travel through miles of privately preserved grasslands, hardwood hammocks and mangrove wilderness in environmentally friendly airboats. |
Enjoy Our Area! Florida is an incredibly diverse state, which is a real gift for our visitors! Within just a few hours driving time, there is a world of culture, entertainment and nature, etc., ready to be experienced. Here are just a few of the activities and attractions that await you when you visit the Bonita Springs/Naples area. ORLANDO: MIAMI:
Bonita Springs News
Track A Sea Turtle By Satellite ------ The Art League of Bonita Springs (ALBS) has great summer plans for all ages! Here are just a few of the events:
The Art League is also presenting "In Bloom — A Passion For Flowers". This event opens with a public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 7 at the Center for the Arts, the Art League of Bonita Springs, 26100 Old U.S. 41. The cost is free. The League will unveil a new exhibition, "Art & Language," at
an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 12. The show includes
works that include communication, such as letters, words, subliminal
messages, etc. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through
Fridays and 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday through July 26. For further information about activities of the Art League or the above events you may call the center at 941-495-8989 or visit the Art League's web page. ------ Need an idea of what dining
experiences are in our area? Click here for
a list of some of the best!
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Read area events from the Naples
News and Ft.
Myers News-Press. Click HERE for an area Fourth of July calendar. Bonita Springs Fourth of July Parade
Adopt A Canal: Groups, families, companies can adopt a canal for regular cleanup. Signs acknowledging the group will be strategically placed. Big Cypress Basin as well as county canals are available for adoption. Call for details - 352-4344 "Jesus Christ Superstar," presented by the Red Curtain Players, opens with a special 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, show at the Red Curtain Gallery in the Seafarer's Village Mall, Fort Myers Beach. Other performances take place at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 5 and 6 as well as July 11 to 13, 18 to 20 and 25 to 27. The mall is at 33931 Estero Blvd. Opening night tickets are $10; admission is $15 for the remainder of the run. Reservations requested. Information: (239) 890-4033. Ice Cream Theatre, the children's venue at Naples Dinner Theatre, presents "Rapunzel" Tuesday, July 2, as well as July 5, 6, 12 and 13. A kid-friendly lunch is served at 11 a.m., followed by the performance. Tickets are $16 for adults and $13 for children. The theater is at 1025 Piper Blvd. off Immokalee Road. Information: 514-7827. "Summer Jazz on the Gulf" free concert series
continues Bluegrass, folk and American traditional music jam sessions take place at Flamingo Island Flea Market in Bonita Springs from noon to 3 p.m. every Sunday. Other players who sit in during the sessions receive free refreshments. The flea market is on Bonita Beach Road 100 yards west of Interstate 75, exit 116 (formerly exit 18). Information: 948-7799 or (239) 405-0355. Bongos, Latin drums and timbales: The Promenade at Bonita Bay continues its free Friday night summer music series, "Hot Rhythms, Cool Jazz," with a performance of Tony Pastrana and his Latin Jazz Band from 6 to 9 p.m. in the center courtyard. The Promenade is on U.S. 41 in front of Bonita Bay in Bonita Springs. Call (941) 261-6100. Dinner Train Theater, the longest running dinner train with murder mystery shows in the USA. Five course dining all cooked fresh onboard. Call 239-275-8487 or 800-SEM-GULF. |
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Vonnie
Blakley was born in Iowa and was manager of an Abstract Company.
She moved to Florida about 20 years ago and worked at Title companies
in Lee and Collier County as a Closing Officer. 
Vera
Stec, A native of Arkansas, is a "full time" real estate
professional who belongs to the Bonita Springs/Estero Board of Realtors,
the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Audubon Society and FBC of
Bonita Springs. She moved here to South West Florida with her husband
in search of new endeavors. Vera's goal is to provide outstanding
quality service to clients. She believes she will accomplish quality
service with hard work, continuing education and matching clients'
needs along side the great team at Carla Bonten Realty, Inc. 
Pamela
McCall has been in residential and commercial real estate since 1979.
After traveling the world with the Department of State/Foreign Service,
Pam and her husband Chris returned to the Bonita Springs/Naples area
where she has continued her real estate career. She is very active
in the city of Bonita Springs and her fluency in Spanish, German,
and Portuguese coupled with her specialization in 1031 exchanges
makes her, "your favorite realtor in the world," a strong
force here at Carla Bonten Realty, Inc.
Laura
Clark is a new agent here at Carla Bonten Realty, Inc. She moved
down to southwest Florida from Massachusettes some 13 years ago and
has been practicing real estate for 4 years. She has experience in
standard residential and in investment properties and is a member
of the Bonita-Estero Association of Realtors and NAR. When she takes
a break from her professional career, Laura enjoys participating
in extreme sports such as skydiving. So, if you're looking for a
realtor with great tenacity, courage, and ability, Laura may be the
one for you. We are proud to have her as a new addition to our team
at Carla Bonten Realty, Inc.
Things
To Do!
the
Florida wilderness most visitors never see. You will view many of
Florida’s most beautiful native birds, plants, and animals in
their natural surroundings.
A
USA 
Vizcaya
Fairchild
Botanical Gardens
It's turtle
season! Remember that May-October is sea turtle
nesting season on our area's beaches. Remember that all beachfront
homes and structures must have outside lights off after dusk.
Discover the amazing world of these wonderful creatures at the
following web sites:
from
7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club.
Native Vibe will perform. Free parking is available at Lowdermilk Park
with complimentary trolley service to and from the hotel. Participants
should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Information: 261-2222. 