chrisgriffith on May 7th, 2013

Estero is the Future Home to Fortune 500 Hertz Hertz Rental Corporate Headquarters – Another coup for the Bonita Springs, Estero area. Barely over the “Dunk City” phenomenon, a new announcement by the city of Bonita Springs and the Bonita Springs Economic Development Council declared that Hertz is moving to the corner of  US41/Williams Road [...]

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chrisgriffith on March 24th, 2013

Bonita Springs Sammy The Snook Sign The Sammy the Snook Sign is up at the Liles Hotel. Stop in and see the “Big Dog” exhibit and look for Sammy.  He’s out front by the butterfly gardens. Tons going on at the park, stop in for a walk!

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chrisgriffith on March 22nd, 2013

Tips for Buying Vacant Land in Bonita Springs Fl There is more to buying vacant land than just closing sale on it.  You will want to have the property vacant land inspections to make sure there are no protected animal species, wetlands or exotic plants on the property and if there are, can you afford [...]

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chrisgriffith on March 22nd, 2013

Harlem Shake with Easter Eggs in Bonita Springs

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chrisgriffith on March 6th, 2013

Bonita Bay Real Estate Sales Statistics Real estate in Bonita Bay, especially luxury real estate in Bonita Bay has really taken off this month.  Luxury, over $1M real estate sales nearly matched entry level real estate sales in Bonita Bay.  Continuing on was the dismal real estate sales statistics in the 600-800K price point. It’s [...]

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chrisgriffith on March 3rd, 2013

Foreclosure Home Sales Statistics in Bonita Springs  We’ve had another outstanding month of real estate sales in Bonita Springs with about eighty-nine percent of sales consisting of equity real estate sales which means that they were NOT in distress. We’ve had a heck of a tourist season this year. Bonita Springs real estate sales have [...]

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chrisgriffith on February 26th, 2013

Morton Grove Bonita Springs Homes and Condos Morton Grove of Bonita Springs is a deed restricted community in Bonita Springs, Florida. It is situated just east of I-75 at Morton Road and East Terry Street.  The home styles in Morton Grove include low rise condos with carports, low rise condos with garage, single family homes [...]

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chrisgriffith on February 23rd, 2013

A Hibiscus on Bonita Beach Florida

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chrisgriffith on February 18th, 2013

Run the Koreshan State Historic Site Trails If you’re looking for fun things to do and to get out doors consider running a trail run at the upcoming Koreshan State Historic Site Park. When: March 10 2013 Register: www.Active.com Don’t miss the run at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, too!  The State of Florida Parks [...]

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chrisgriffith on February 18th, 2013

Purchasing Florida Luxury Real Estate For Tax Benefits No matter what the cycle is in, the basic tenets of real estate remain unchanged, consumers make their money in the buy.  When purchasing real estate in Bonita Springs, Florida to establish residency there is a residual financial benefit, tax savings in the form of no state [...]

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chrisgriffith on February 17th, 2013

Thinking of Making a Photo Book of Bonita Springs

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chrisgriffith on February 9th, 2013

Southwest Florida Weather in February This is Baily.  Baily wanted you to know that this is what February weather is like in Bonita Springs, Florida.  We’ve had picture perfect weather this week! Yesterday, I had the opportunity to take a boat ride on one of Baywater Exclusive Boat Club’s boats, the doubled decker boat with [...]

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chrisgriffith on January 31st, 2013

Minor Delay With Today’s Monarch Hatchlings It’s raining in Bonita Springs Florida today but, I will point out, there is still going to be a high of seventy-seven degrees.  Life in Bonita Springs.

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chrisgriffith on January 25th, 2013

Backyard Butterfly Gardening in Bonita Springs Fla If you do not see the video above: http://youtu.be/PVYjW_V_1Hg

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chrisgriffith on January 15th, 2013

Bermuda Ridge Bonita Springs – Close to Bonita Beach! Overview Maps Photos Features Description $163,900 Condominium Main Features 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 104 Units Interior: 1,538 sqft Location 28710 Diamond Drive 104 Bonita Springs, FL 34134 USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Chris [...]

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chrisgriffith on January 15th, 2013

Partly Cleared Duplex Lot – 3 Miles to Bonita Beach Overview Maps Photos $24,900 Lots and Land Main Features Location 8508 Tamara Ct.Bonita Springs, FL 34135USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the “Like” button below: Chris Elizabeth Griffith Downing Frye Realty, Inc.(239) 273-7430chris@LifeInBonitaSprings.comhttp://LifeInBonitaSprings.com         Listed by: Downing [...]

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chrisgriffith on January 10th, 2013

Florida Bobcat in Bonita Springs, Florida  If you do not see the video above click: http://youtu.be/6U1eh5W1HRA This Florida bobcat was spotted behind my neighbors house in Brendan Cove in Bonita Springs, Florida. There is a designated nature preserve behind our homes. We frequently see Florida bobcat. I have even had the opportunity to see them [...]

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chrisgriffith on December 27th, 2012

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chrisgriffith on December 22nd, 2012

Homes For Sale in Riverwalk at Bonita Bay Riverwalk at Bonita Bay is an estate home subdivision located within the gates of Bonita Bay in Bonita Springs, Florida.  What makes Riverwalk at Bonita Bay unique is that some of the homes are located on the Imperial River and offer home owners private back yard, gulf [...]

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chrisgriffith on December 12th, 2012

Refinancing or Getting a Mortgage in Bonita Springs Fla A recent buyer of Bonita Springs real estate just secured a 30 yr fixed @ 3.625%. Mortgage rates continue to bounce around at all time lows.  If you haven’t considered a refinance of your current mortgage, it might be time to contact a mortgage broker and [...]

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chrisgriffith on December 10th, 2012

Veterans Memorial at Night With Lights Riverside Park in Downtown Bonita Springs was decorated for the holiday season so when I took pictures of the holiday décor and such I grabbed a few pictures of the Veteran’s Memorial. If you’re interested in viewing the Veteran’s Memorial, it’s at Riverside Park in the southwest corner of [...]

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chrisgriffith on December 9th, 2012

Bonita Bay Real Estate Market Report December 1 2012 from Chris Griffith Bonita Bay Real Estate Sales and Inventory Report An interesting month with Bonita Bay Real estate sales … The real estate market in Bonita Bay continues to improve.  Excess real estate inventory has been absorbed in entry level and at the time that this [...]

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chrisgriffith on November 27th, 2012

A Tour of Hunters Ridge Golf and Country Club Hunter’s Ridge Golf and Country Club is located in Bonita Springs, Florida.  To learn more about the community of Hunter’s Ridge and find homes for sale in Hunter’s Ridge, read also: Hunter’s Ridge Golf & Country Club | Bonita Springs, Florida     If you do [...]

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chrisgriffith on November 25th, 2012

Riverside Park – Island Park – Depot Park – Liles Hotel When you’re done staring at the cute little dog in front of the Artists Cottage at the Liles Hotel, shut down your computer and go to the park.  Do it right now.  Personally, I consider it a crime that more people do not visit [...]

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chrisgriffith on November 23rd, 2012

Christmas Bonita Springs Boat Parade 2012 This years Boat Parade event will take place on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.  The Bonita Springs Boat parade begins and ends at The Fish House Restaurant located at 4685 Bonita Beach Rd. Perfect viewing areas can be found at The Fish House Restaurant and the Imperial [...]

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chrisgriffith on November 23rd, 2012

Bonita Springs Real Estate Market Report November 2012 from Chris Griffith State of the Bonita Springs Real Estate Market This is a SWFL real estate market report that includes Bonita Springs real estate and Estero Florida real estate, also. This report is a little broader than I usually prepare. Occasionally, I speak publicly about the [...]

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chrisgriffith on November 21st, 2012

Good Times in Bonita Springs at Buffalo Chips A willing victim allowed me to interview them about dining at the world famous Buffalo Chips Restaurant in greater downtown Bonita Springs, Florida. I swore it would be easy and painless and then we messed up immediately and went into a laughing fit.  Good times, as usual, [...]

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chrisgriffith on November 13th, 2012

Taste of Bonita Concert & Festival | Things to Do Taste of Bonita is just around the corner.  There are two important dates that you’ll want to save: Free Taste of Bonita Concert, Saturday, November 17, 2012 Taste of Bonita Festival, Sunday, November 18, 2012 This is the second year that the Taste of Bonita [...]

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chrisgriffith on November 11th, 2012

Bonita Bay Real Estate Market Report November 1 2012 from Chris Griffith The Bonita Bay real estate market is statistically showing great promise with sales units rivaling the so-called boom years of real estate sales.  This real estate market report includes sales statistics for Bonita Bay as well as the Bonita Springs – Estero, Florida [...]

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chrisgriffith on November 10th, 2012

Bonita Springs Things To Do The Bonita Springs YMCA is forming new and improved sports programs and leagues.  Visit the Bonita Springs YMCA online or in person at 27200 Kent Road, Bonita Springs, Florida 34135 and sign up for any number of coaching or player positions for basketball, soccer, volleyball, flag football and more.  The YMCA [...]

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chrisgriffith on November 9th, 2012

Things to Do in Bonita Springs, Florida Who: Bonita SpringsTropical Fruit Club, Inc., Gulf Coast Garden Club, City of Bonita Springs What: Fruit Tree and Plant sale and ornamental plant sale Where: Riverside Park and McSwain House (27451 Old Road 41); Venues are across the street from one another. Plenty of free parking at Riverside [...]

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chrisgriffith on November 5th, 2012

Find Things to Do in Bonita Springs, Florida Ever wonder how you can stay on top of super current events in Bonita Springs, Florida? It’s as easy as tuning in to local Bonita Springs social media channel.  Here are a list of the most current local Bonita Springs area Facebook and social media channels to [...]

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Paddling Imperial River Bonita Springs Enjoy our paddleboard trip from Bonita Grande Road down the Imperial River. Make no mistake, the east end of the river where it changes from the Kehl Canal to the Imperial River, is gator land. You’ll notice that Slum Dawg Dillionaire didn’t make this trip with us. He’s just too [...]

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chrisgriffith on October 18th, 2012

Riverfest 2012 – Things to Do in Bonita Springs Fl Autumn has arrived in Bonita Springs as planning for the 6th annual RiverFest gets underway. Hosted by the City of Bonita Springs, the two-day downtown event will kick-off on Oct. 26 with a happy hour celebration, live entertainment from the Rachel/Hughes Band, a cornhole tournament [...]

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chrisgriffith on October 17th, 2012

Old 41 Downtown Bonita Springs Farmer Market If you do not see the video above, click here The Old 41 Downtown Bonita Springs Farmer Market started today.  Head down every Wednesday to pick up fresh, local produce, seafood, baked goods and more.  Support the local growers, farmers and fishermen by buying local. It stimulates the [...]

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Silver Sands Condominium at Bonita Beach, Bonita Springs, Florida.

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Paddling the Imperial River With Cullum Hasty We decided to paddleboard the Imperial River on Labor Day 2012.  Our journey was going to be from Kent Road to US 41/Tamiami Trail.  I mostly wanted to do a run on the stretch that the Riverfest canoe race was going to be held on.  When we pulled [...]

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chrisgriffith on August 30th, 2012

Follow Up On Submitted Real Estate Offers Closed sale.  Not long ago I closed a sale on a single family home in San Carlos Park area. It’s a competitive real estate market for entry level housing, usually for first time buyers, just north of Bonita Springs, Florida. Every real estate transaction has a story.  This [...]

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Local Bonita Springs Mortgage Broker If I had a dollar for every sad-as-a-country song story about a mortgage loan that didn’t close on time or a real estate purchase that fell apart because of the mortgage I could retire from real estate.  As fate would have it, I’m sitting at my computer eating a spicy [...]

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chrisgriffith on August 20th, 2012

  How Far Should A Real Estate Agent Travel? How far can a real estate agent travel and still be an expert? A city?  A county? A different state? Your real estate agent may travel the state with you to help you buy real estate but is it the best representation you could possibly have? [...]

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chrisgriffith on August 19th, 2012

Things to Do in Bonita Springs Florida Life In Bonita Springs also has a Facebook page which shares other items of interest for those who are trying to keep up with area events, things to do, news worthy publications that are just easier to tack onto a Facebook page than to write a webpage or [...]

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chrisgriffith on August 6th, 2012

Manatee at Lover’s Key – New Pass Bonita Springs  We saw this Manatee while out paddleboarding in the back bay of Lover’s Key.  If you do not see the video above, click: Manatee in Bonita Springs

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chrisgriffith on August 6th, 2012

Hibiscus Flowers in Bonita Springs, Florida

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Turned Down For Financing?Private Money – Hard Money If you’re in the position where you need to buy a home in Bonita Springs but you don’t qualify for conventional financing there are alternatives.  Many buyers immediately think of looking for owner financing which offers a very limited pool of eligible real estate for sale.  First, [...]

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chrisgriffith on July 14th, 2012

Morning Dew on Florida Flowers

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chrisgriffith on July 7th, 2012

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chrisgriffith on July 3rd, 2012

July 4th 2012 – 4th of July Events Bonita Springs Florida Looking for Things to Do? Kick off the Fourth of July with a traditional small town parade, organized by Bonita Springs’ Professional Firefighters Local 3444. This year’s Bonita Springs 4th of July Parade theme is Shine a Bright Light on Our Community and was [...]

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chrisgriffith on June 30th, 2012

Where to See Dolphins in Bonita Springs The dolphins are usually in the pass so it’s not unusual to see them there like I did the day I tried standup paddle boarding. I was a little early for the outing so I went to take pictures off of the New Pass Bridge.  A dolphin showed [...]

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chrisgriffith on June 26th, 2012

Tropical Storms in Bonita Springs, Florida If you do not see the video above click: http://youtu.be/ET5Dyt8ETc4

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chrisgriffith on June 18th, 2012

Things to Do: Stand Up Paddleboarding in SWFL Ever dream of standing up on a paddleboard through the back bays of Bonita Springs and Gulf of Mexico?  Well, neither did I and then I got an invite from a friend to give it a try.  Stand up paddle boarding seems like a near impossibility until [...]

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