Ken Tibbles, P.A.Downing-Frye Realty, IncNaples, Bonita Springs Homes

ENJOY NAPLES, FL THIS WINTER

2011-12-03T06:05:00.000-08:00

BRYNWOOD PRESERVE

This spectacular and meticulously cared for home is located on a cul-de-sac street close to shopping and schools. Enjoy an exceptional lake view with a Southern exposure, and warm and spacious rooms with an open floor plan. The living room features dramatic ceilings and a sunny view of the pool and water. The dining room has upgraded wainscot paneling. Three bedrooms and a den, 3 full baths and 2,592 square feet of living space. Master bedroom and bath on the main level. Cozy eat in kitchen with maple cabinets, solid surface countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy the pool, heated spa, and large lanai. Your dream begins here. Brynwood Preserve is a wonderful gated community located in the center of Naples. It has low quarterly maintenance fees. Take our Virtual Tour:
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NAPLES, FL CONDO

2011-11-16T06:33:00.000-08:00

TURNKEY FURNISHED WITH GOLF MEMBERSHIP ALL INCLUDED IN THE SALE PRICE! You must see this beautifully decorated carriage home located on the 2nd/top floor. Relax on your lanai with palm tree breezes and both lake and golf course views. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, light and bright kitchen area. Diagonal tile floors in living room, dining room and kitchen. Enjoy the Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course with membership included with purchase of this home. Single car attached garage. The award winning clubhouse has fitness center, active tennis program, and many social activities. Dining is available onsite in the main dining room or grill room. Enjoy the Naples lifestyle with miles of sandy beaches, world class golf, boating, fishing and great shopping. Naples is located on Florida's west coast, often referred to as the "Paradise Coast." $299,000

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Naples Botanical Gardens

2009-11-11T10:03:00.000-08:00

Already winning awards! Imagine a 170 acre nature sanctuary with preserves, gardens, lakes and a special place for children - now place it in Naples and enjoy!

Scheduled to open on November 14 the Naples Botanical Garden will be a center for nature, as well as a children's play area. It will offer an environment for collegiate and public education about our native Southwest Florida plants, and a great spot for community gatherings.

The Children's Garden is a carefree and fun environment where children are encouraged to play in the bubbling and spouting water and to water the garden (watering cans are provided). They will enjoy scaling the two story tree houses that provide a birds eye view of natural areas, bouncing along a suspension bridge, and rolling through hills (yes, hills). They can also learn about the Calusa Indians as they dig for "relics."

Adults and children alike will be awed by the butterfly garden. Seventy acres of the gardens will be complete and open in November. Work on Asian, Caribbean and Brazilian gardens will continue with plans to open in the future. The Botanical Gardens have already been recognized for their efforts toward water conservation and a "green" environment. The Botanical Gardens will be a popular destination for residents and visitors to our area-don't miss it!
Call 239-643-7275 for information about hours of operation and special events.

Visit their website: www.naplesgarden. org

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One of the Best Places to Be in Florida

2009-10-31T10:32:00.000-07:00

One of the most pleasant and peaceful ways to experience "Old Florida" is to stroll along the board walk in the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Geographically, Corkscrew Swamp lies in the northern part of Collier County, in that area known as "Big Cypress". The name derives from a crooked creek feeding a marsh at the northern end of the swamp, and an adjacent village which bears the name, Corkscrew. The Sanctuary has the country's largest remaining stand of virgin bald cypress, and some of the oldest trees in eastern North America.

The Sanctuary became the vision of concerned citizens in the mid 1950's, when they learned that the Corkscrew Swamp was next on the list to be cut by its owners, the Lee Tidewater Cypress Company. It was the last remnant of the original Corkscrew Strand, greatly reduced by timbering. Garden Clubs, organizations, and individuals raised funds to purchase land and corporations donated money and additional land to create this important sanctuary which now encompass 6,080 acres. In late 1955, a boardwalk was started and about a thousand feet were completed into what is known as First Lettuce Lake, in December of that year. Later it was continued into the heart of the big tree section and now there are 3,555 feet of this walk through a botanical fairyland. Many of the cypress trees in the Corkscrew are 200, 400, and 600 years old. There is a gigantic specimen surrounded by the boardwalk that is very nearly 700 years old, thus putting its "birth" some 232 years before Columbus came to America. Although they are overshadowed by the cypress, other trees are plentiful in the swamp including red bay, swamp maple, pop-ash and custard apple.

The bird life of the Corkscrew is abundant with wood storks, or wood ibises, which nest in mid-winter in one part of the swamp or another. Pileated and red-bellied woodpeckers can be seen and heard tapping, also listen and you will hear resident barred owls which often call by mid-afternoon. Small resident birds are the tufted titmouse, Carolina wren, cardinal, towhee, and blue-gray gnatcatcher. Red-shouldered hawks remain the year around. Small migrants are sometimes abundant, sometimes scarce, depending on weather conditions and the season. These are warblers, thrushes, vireos, and tanagers, with many others. In winter the yellow-throated, black-and-white, prairie, and palm warblers are in the swamp. In the spring of 2009 two chicks were seen in the eagles nest. The eagles are the first of the "snowbirds" to return to Southwest Florida and were already seen in Corkscrew the first week of September.

In July the readers of the Naples Daily News identified Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary as one the top ten places that they would like to stand. If you haven't been there don't miss this jewel among wildlife sanctuaries.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is Open Every Day of the Year- visit their website for hours of operation and more information.
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Florida's Natural Wilderness

2009-09-11T06:10:00.000-07:00

Southwest Florida is a great location with easy access to one of North America's best kept secrets and a place of rare beauty, the Ten Thousand Islands and Everglades National Park. The islands (the islands actually number in the hundreds rather than the thousands) are located on the West Coast of Florida. The 99 mile waterway begins at Everglades City and goes south to Flamingo. Marco Island is the largest and Northern most island of the chain. Some of the southeastern islands are part of the Everglades National Park.

Not only are these islands a rare treat to visit they are an important part of our Florida ecosystem. The Ten Thousand islands are an anglers paradise and one of the top fishing grounds in the country. Ninety percent of the fish commercially caught in the Gulf have their start in the mangroves of the islands estuaries. A boat ride through the islands will reward the traveler with visions of dolphins,and glimpses of some of the 189 species of birds that inhabit the area or come as tropical migrants to winter and nest. The islands are a great place to catch a glimpse of eagles and osprey soaring above the water.

Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Reserve is located about 20 miles south of Naples, between Marco Island and Everglades City, Florida. The refuge is best accessed by boat. The two prominent boating access points are found in Goodland and Port-of-the-Islands. Take U.S. 41 south out of Naples and drive 12 miles to Hwy 92, turn right and drive 5 miles to Goodland, or continue on U.S. 41 for 5 miles to Port-of-the-Islands. Visit the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Reserve website. http://www.fws.gov/refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=41555

Our Residents and Visitors call Naples Paradise

2009-08-31T06:57:00.000-07:00

Named by Coastal Living as one of the Top 10 Romantic Escapes, and the Travel Channel as having one of the Top 10 Beaches in the country, few locations can compare with Southwest Florida. Spectacular sunsets, sugar sand beaches for miles, and warm water offer a delightful playground for sun worshipers from all over the world. From sunbathing, to fishing, golfing to tennis, Naples and the residential communities within it offer a wealth of recreational activities for residents and visitors of all ages.

For the avid shopper Naples offers a variety of unique specialty shops and boutiques. Stroll down 3rd Street and 5th Avenue past the art galleries, specialty shops, unique boutiques and more. Visit Venetian Village and the Coastland Mall and you are certain to agree that Naples is a shopper's paradise!

Applaud the arts at the Sudgen Theater in downtown Naples, or experience the excitement of the wide array of offerings at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts. In addition, a sophisticated arts scene includes 130 plus art galleries; it is not surprising that Naples was named the number one Small Art Town in America by author Robert Villani in The 100 Best Art Towns in America.

CONTACT ME: KEN TIBBLES Direct Line (239) 269-3535 Toll Free 1-800-488-3811 Ext. 612 Email: Ken@TibblesGroup.com VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.KenTibbles.com

Desirable North Naples Location

2009-08-13T12:47:00.000-07:00

Desirable North Naples Location

LES CHATEAUX AT PELICAN MARSH -- Enjoy panoramic lake views from top floor unit in desirable North Naples location. Beautifully maintained and recently updated, this home is over 2500 square feet of living space; spacious enough for full time residents and generous for a vacation home. Special features include new 24”x24” tile throughout with new carpeting in bedrooms. You will love the crown moldings, tray ceilings, elegant light fixtures and custom cabinetry in master bath and closets. This home features convenient electric storm shutters. Enjoy this beautiful community with pool, spa, and miles of walking paths. Great north Naples location close to beaches, shopping and dining. Don’t miss this special one of a kind property.$599,000

Pelican Marsh is a premier master planned community set on more than 100 acres of prime north Naples Florida real estate. The community encompasses 133 acres of the Cocohatchee Strand nature preserve which provides protected sanctuary for the pelican and other Florida birds.

The Pelican Marsh Golf course is a par-72 championship course designed by Robert Von Hagge and was twice selected by the PGA as the host site for the Ace Group Classic, a PGA Champions Tour event. The course is challenging, yet player friendly for golfers at all skill levels. The community features a 25,000 square foot,two story, Mediterranean style clubhouse. Members can enjoy indoor and outdoor dining.