We are often asked about where our clients can play a round of golf while they are here visiting Southwest Florida. To that end, we are providing the following list of golf courses that are open to the public for play.

A few of them are located in some of our most sought after communities including Lely Resort, Miromar Lakes and Tiburon. In addition, many of the area’s other golf clubs will also allow for play by those individuals interested in purchasing a home within their host community.

Local SW Florida Public Golf Courses:

Bonita Bay East Golf: 239-353-5100

Cypress Woods Golf: 239-592-7860

Heritage Bay Golf: 239-353-2561

Hibiscus Golf Club: 239-596-1000

Lely Flamingo Island Club: 239-793-2223

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The new year has brought continued strength to the Southwest Florida real estate market. After a blow out year in terms of total sales for 2009, Jaunary’s numbers show no signs of a let up.

Here’s a synopsis of the January sales numbers:

Bonita Springs Real Estate Sales

Bonita Springs Real Estate Market Highlights:

• January sales totaled 99 and were up 45% from a year ago.
• Single family home sales were up 54% and totaled 59 sales.
• Single family home inventory has fallen to 9.9 months worth of supply.
• Condos sales were up 42% and totaled 40 units.
• Condominium inventory has fallen to 8.5 months worth of supply.

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If you are looking for Luxury Florida real estate, there is no better place to look in North Naples other than Mediterra.

Mediterra is reminiscent of the authenticity of the Tuscan countryside and is an exquisite upscale gated community still in the development stage. Centered around two Tom Fazio designed championship golf courses and the 25,000 square foot country club at the Piazza, residents at Mediterra will enjoy one of the most exclusive lifestyles available on the Southwest Florida Gulf Coast. Residents also enjoy 200 feet of beach shoreline on the famous white sands of Bonita Beach at the community’s private Beach Club which includes an elevated swimming pool, full service dining, and changing facilities.

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The Southwest Florida real estate market sales statistics for 2009 are listed below. Southwest Florida experienced its biggest sales year ever, outpacing the total sales in the previous peak year of 2005 by 44%. It also led all other metro areas in Florida in terms of total sales.

Obviously, price has been the number one determining factor in the record setting sales numbers and foreclosures and short sales continue to drive the market. But, don’t kid yourself; normal sales aren’t doing too shabby either. Savvy buyers are also jumping on properties where the sellers have done their homework and priced their property according to today’s market values.

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The Bonita Springs real estate end of year 2009 market statistics for both home and condominium sales are listed below. Bonita Springs, known as the “Gateway to the Gulf”, is one of Southwest Florida’s fastest growing coastal cities. Lifestyle options are endless and its central location between Ft. Myers and Naples make it a most desirable destination in which to live.

Bonita Springs Real Estate Sales Data

Bonita Springs Home Sales End of Year 2009*:

• 941 Closed Sales (623 in 2008)
• Average Sales Price – $326,538
• Median Sales Price – $241,500
• Average Days on Market – 147
• Average Sales Price/Square Ft. – $140.25

Bonita Springs Condominium Sales End of Year 2009*:

• 800 Closed Sales (596 in 2008)

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