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Volume
2, Issue 1 - January/February 2003
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  Welcome! Happy New Year! We hope your holiday season was
a good one. 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 Area real estate prices remain high. Waterfront properties continue to be the hottest market and prices continue to climb, with the fastest appreciation in the real estate market. Florida continues to report strong home sales. European clients are a very strong sector of the vacation rentals industry, especially in this area. This makes area real estate one of the best solid investments for the coming years. ------ Art Exhibition
To Benefit As you may remember from our previous issue of Carla
Bonten Communique. on Saturday, February 8, 2003, Carla Bonten Realty,
Inc. will kick off a benefit art exhibition featuring 8 Artists and
special guest artist. We will also have the pleasure and honor to have our local NBC-2 news anchor team, Kellie Burns and Craig Wolf, to help MC this benefit. We are very thankful to have such support. The artists include Steven Yunck (Madison, WI), Sandi Paniccia (Bonita Springs, FL), Jeanne K. Bradley (Bonita Springs, FL), Edith Hiller (Rutland, VT), Margo Vigorito (Bonita Springs, FL), Barbara Raber (Bonita Springs, FL), Eileen Walden Johnson (Bonita Springs, FL), and Jackie Moore (Bonita Springs, FL).
And now for all the rest of our participating artists… Barbara Raber Margo Vigorito Her work is a diverse as the range of mediums she
uses. Margo paints portraits, landscape, figures, abstracts & anything
that she feels excited about or inspired to do. Using pencils, pastels,
oils, acrylics, Originally from Australia, Margo Vigorito lived in NE Pennsylvania for 8 years. She ran her own studio/gallery in Harvey's Lake where she sold her artwork & also taught. Since arriving in SW Florida in 199, she has been teaching at the Art League of Bonita Springs as well as in her own "Banyan Studio" in North Naples. Margo believes she was given the gift of life for ONE purpose, that of communicating through her talent. She is passionate every day of her life because of this, and hopes to continue to inspire, intrigue and tantalize art lovers & students wherever she goes. Margo has work in many private & corporate collections
throughout the world including the following cities: London, Hong
Kong, New York City, Atlanta, Sydney, Melbourne, Darwin, Hobart,
Brisbane, Adelaide, Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Los Angeles
and San Francisco. For the past 10 years she has operated out of her
studio in Bonita Springs, Florida and works diligently on commissions
throughout the country and exhibitions in southwest Florida. Moore's
art reflects a magical use of light and color to convey an atmosphere
and mood that capture the natural surrounding of her subjects. Her
love for nature is a passion that is shown in all of her work. The
medium she chooses to use for each subject is in harmony with
Steven Yunck He started working in the Arts at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point where he received his Bachelors of Fine arts in 1998. After his graduation he moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and began incorporating his fine art ideas into graphic design. Using those concepts as a base, he taught computer aided graphic design at Temple University and stayed there for about a year and a half and then moved back to Wisconsin. He is currently at the University of Wisconsin - Madison and will graduate with a Masters of Arts and a Masters of Fine Arts this spring. His work combines idiosyncratic methods and traditional means that open a discussion about the natural world.
Edith Hiller Edith has studied under several artists, they are Ann McFarren and Linda Stanton whose works are know throughout New England, and the English Artists Ron Ranson. Her subjects vary but she chiefly enjoys using still life, wild and scenery as her subject. Her artistry has led to many shows in New England and several in Europe. Her work has been in many galleries. The Chaffey Art Gallery, Southern Vermont Art Gallery, The Gallery at The Cortina and The Gallerie In Antwerp. ----- The committee members organizing this fund-raiser are the following: Carla Bonten-Chairperson (Carla Bonten Realty, Inc.), Lisa Portnoy (Colonial Bank), Colleen Pearsall (WCI Communities), Marian Rosencrans (First American Title Insurance, Inc.), Liliane Black (Carla Bonten Realty, Inc.), Barbarann Budd (WCI Communities), Heather Klein (The News-Press), Sue Huff (E.Sue Huff & Associates), Nancy Reynolds (Reynolds & Associates), Edward Lorenzini (Carla Bonten Realty, Inc.). Carla Bonten 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, Inc. and Carla Bonten Rentals, Inc. go to support the Ronald McDonald House. If you’d like more information and/or would like to make a donation or be a sponsor to this very special event, please feel free to contact Carla Bonten, Liliane Black, or Edward Lorenzini at 239-949-9122 here at Carla Bonten Realty, Inc. ------ Top Producers
2002 John & Jeanine Galli, RealtorsŪ John is a native of Hartford, Connecticut and Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has been involved with rental and commercial property since 1973. He came down to the Bonita area for 15 years seasonally before moving here in 1992. Jeanine Galli is originally from Rock Island, IL, where she attained her Real Estate license in 1972 and later earned her designation GRI (Graduate of the Realtors Institute). She has been active in Bonita Springs real estate since 1986. John & Jeanine have been consistent multi-million dollar producers and have earned the Bonita Springs Real Estate Board's "Sales Excellence Award" every year since 1994. They are both members of the Florida Association of Realtors, The National Association of Realtors and the Bonita Springs Board of Realtors. Both John and Jeanine love to work with properties such as beachfront condominiums, golf course communities residences and general real estate in the Naples/Bonita Springs area. Call 239-596-1574 (home office), 239-821-9082 (mobile) or click to email the Gallis. Gunn Gorne was born and raised in Sweden where she received a teaching degree. She lived in Washington, D.C. for many years during which time she raised a family along with being a director of the Swedish school. During this period, she discovered the beauty of Southwest Florida. After returning to Sweden, Gunn pursued a career in Corporate Event Management at Volvo for ten years while continuing to enjoy vacations in Bonita Springs every year. Today, Gunn is happy to live in Spanish Wells most of the year and enjoy being a part of the exciting and fast developing real estate market in this area. November
2002
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. E-mail Vonnie at: vonnie@carlabontenrealty.com ------ November
2002
He brings this professionalism to his five year real estate career working with rentals, new home construction and general real estate. His fluency in Swiss German, English, German, French, Spanish and some Portuguese allows him to also dedicate his experience to the international clientele in the area. You will receive the royal treatment! Email Peter at peter@carlabontenrealty.com ----------- Need an idea of what dining experiences are in our area? Click here for a list of some of the best! |
Carla Bonten Rentals News
Ferry, originally from the Netherlands, was educated in Rotterdam
where he received his degrees in Business Marketing, Market Research,
and Human Resources at the International Business Stream School. He
is multilingual, speaking English and Dutch and having a working knowledge
of German and French. His multi-lingual skills and international background
make him a perfect choice for the Carla Bonten Rentals, Inc. team. Carla Bonten Rentals is pleased to have such a wonderful team of vacation specialists, including Carla Keogh, Manager and golf course vacation specialist and Carl Lorenzini, our beach vacation specialist. Each team member brings a wealth of knowledge that will ensure that your vacation will be everything you dreamed it would be. Carl Lorenzini and Ferry Neteler will be marketing our newest vacation location - Amatique Bay in Guatemala! We have cottages for rent for 2 - 15 persons. Prices are available at request. Our Florida vacation rental properties include luxury pool homes and
condos on the beaches and the many golf courses located in Bonita Springs
and Naples. Give us a call and allow us to help you begin planning
your perfect vacation! ------ Community Profile:
Located in Bonita Springs – the fastest growing
area of SW Florida and one of the most desirable areas to live. The Colony is a gated enclave of 809 acres of natural tropical property
located on Estero Bay offering only about 1,250 residential opportunities.
A few of the fine features and amenities to be found include: -A private waterfront Bay club with exclusive fine dining for Colony residents. -A 34-acre Gulf-front private beach park accessible by water-taxi from the marina. -A canoe park.
Click HERE for more information about The Colony. ------ Enjoy Our Area! Florida is an incredibly diverse state, which is a real gift for our visitors! Within just a short 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/Sanibel/Fort Myers area. In this issue, we are proud to profile a wonderful local attraction, Caribbean Gardens in Naples. Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve Florida Legislature created aquatic preserves as a result of increased population pressures on Florida. In the early 1960's, a group of local citizens exhibiting great insight for environmental awareness and conservation helped establish Florida's first aquatic preserve in Estero Bay. This Preserve is like no other! It is located between Bonita Beach and Matanzas Pass in Ft. Myers in lovely Estero Bay. It includes vast expanses of mangroves, dozens of bird, mammal and fish species and expansive bay vistas. CLICK HERE to view more information and slide shows! ------
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Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Center Naples Philharmonic Center For The Arts Teco Arena The Boston Pops - Feb. 6 The Florida Everblades schedule can also be found at the web site. The Everblades recently announced the following event: GOSPEL n' GOALS NIGHT with the Florida Everblades
and 24:IDAHO Never done before.....This concert will be a pre-game concert AND skate! That's right...skate around the band to the music or clap your hands from the stands but make sure you are in the house!!! Note: Skate time fee is FREE and skate rental is just $3.00 for those that don't have their own skates. (Skating is not mandatory but sure is FUN!!) Where: TECO Arena in Estero, FL (half way between Naples and Ft.Myers
on I75, exit 123) Edison Festival of Light ArtsFest Fort Myers Cocohatchee Nature Center ------ Bonita Springs News The Art League of Bonita Springs (ALBS) has great for all ages! Click HERE to view the upcoming calendars. Here are a few of the upcoming ALBS events for January and February, 2002. January 11 and 12 January 17 January 18 February 7
February 27 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. ------
The High Hopes Charters web site offers visitors a photo gallery of fish from our area waters, as well as fishing reports. |
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Before
we proudly highlight all the rest of our artists not profiled in
our last issue of the Carla Bonten Communique – Bi-Monthly
Newsletter, we’d like to take the time to acknowledge Sandi
Paniccia…our Invitation Cover winner. Her painting will be
on the cover of the special invitations we will be sending out and
will be available at the live auction on Saturday, February 8, 2003.
Margo
Vigorito was born with a passion to create art. The realization
of the path her life would take came to her at an early age, whenever
she had a spare time, she would find herself drawing. As
the years progressed she discovered she discovered that she could
make a difference in people's lives through her natural talents
and could communicate her knowledge to other, thus beginning a
successful teaching career. 
Jackie
Moore 
ination.
In this respect, he finds it interesting to paint holistically in dealing
with isomorphic relationship that binds media and concept.
Born
in Java, Indonesia, of Dutch decent, Edith Hiller now resides in
Rutland, Vermont with her husband. She has two children, one growing
up in Holland. She has an interest in arts and crafts, enjoying
painting both with oils and acrylics. After moving to the States
she still dabbled in painting but not take it seriously until encourage
by the praise of a friend who saw evidence of her extensive talent.
We
are proud to announce that The Galli Team is the recipient of the 2002 Top
Producer for Carla Bonten Realty, Inc. Congratulations to John & Jeanine
Galli and Gunn Gorne for being Top Producers for the last several years! 
Vonnie
Blakley was born in Iowa and was manager of an Abstract Company.
She moved to Florida 20 years ago and worked at Title companies in
Lee and Collier County as a Closing Officer. 
Peter
Meili was born and raised in Zurich, Switzerland. He was educated
in Switzerland, Germany and the US. Among others, he attended the
world-renowned hotel school, Ecole Hoteliere in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The hotel business took him around the world, specializing in opening
new hotel properties. That is what originally brought him and his
lovely family to Naples, Florida, known as "America's Best Kept Secret". 
The
Colony Golf & Bay Club is a community with mature and natural surroundings,
offering a one of a kind, all-inclusive lifestyle experience for a
select few. 
Homes
range from $350,000 to over $5 Million. The Colony offers tower residences,
single family estate homes, villas and coach homes.
Caribbean
Gardens News:
AREA
HAPPENINGS:
No
boat? Don't worry, 