The Bell Team

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Captiva Real Estate, New Listing

Tropical direct Gulf front 1 BR/1 BA condo with fantastic views. Well maintained and recently remodeled fully furnished unit. Amenities include pool, tennis and BBQ grills. Steps to the beach and just a short stroll into Captivas Village. Asking $580,000

Labels: Captiva, Captiva real estate, Direct Gulf Front, Gulf front condominium, investment property

Sanibel Real Estate, New Listing

Great 2 bedroom and 2 bath condo with fantastic Gulf & lake views. Fully furnished, 2 screen enclosed porches, carpet & tile throughout and just steps to the beach. Community amenities include a sparkling pool and tennis courts. Close to island shopping, restaurants and activities. Asking $499,500

Labels: Gulf of Mexico condominium, investment property, sanibel Florida real estate, sanibel property, Sanibel real estate, sanibel real estate agent, sanibel realtor

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Blind Pass Project Update

The following tasks were completed during the weeks of Nov. 30th thru Dec. 13th:

- Dredging operations commenced on Wednesday, December 3rd for beach placement.
- The Contractor dredged an estimated 3,532 cubic yards between December 3rd and December 13th. Work efficiency for the same time period is estimated at 60% for Dredge "Nate". Dredge "Michael" did not conduct any operations during this
time period.
- Lee County notified the Contractor of potential water quality monitoring violations on Saturday, December 13th. Written clarification on the discrepancies form the Contractor is anticipated by Saturday, December 20th.
- The Contractor submitted a revised schedule on December 5th with an anticipated completion date of May 20, 2009.
- The Contractor submitted a revised QA/QC plan on December 1, 2008.

The following tasks are anticipated during the week of Dec. 14th thru Dec. 20th:

- Placement of material in the nearshore is anticipated to begin as early as Tuesday, December 16th with Dredge "Michael".
- Submittal of the Pre-Construction survey is anticipated by Saturday, December 20th. The surveys will be used to calculate the volume of material removed from the pass after project completion.

Outstanding and other Items to Note:

- The DEP, Ding Darling NWR, and Lee County will holding public meetings to discuss the proposed 474 acre Pole and Troll zone in Wulfert Flats at the following dates and locations: (Each meeting is expected to begin at 6:00 pm)
Monday, January 12th - Pine Island (Meeting Facility TBD)
Tuesday, January 13th - Sanibel Island @ Ding Darling NWR
Wednesday, January 14th - Ft. Myers @ Lee County Government Facility.
*The Specific meeting room locations will be provided.
- The Contractor is anticipated to begin working night time hours by January 1, 2009 to dredge material suitable for beach placement.
- The Contractor is anticipated to install a booster pump by January 1. The pump is anticipated to work 24 hrs. Per day.

The full update is available here with Graphics:
Project20Update20121608.pdf

Labels: Blind Pass, Blind Pass Restoration Project, Captiva, Sanibel, sanibel Florida real estate, sanibel property, Sanibel real estate, sanibel real estate agent, sanibel realtor

Friday, December 19, 2008

Sanibel Island Real Estate, New Listing

Beautiful custom built 3 bedroom and 3.5 bath home with spectacular lake and golf course views. Screen enclosed heated pool with spa and large outdoor entertainment area. Great room offers soaring tray ceiling, fireplace and custom tile floors. Professional faux painting throughout. Gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances including a Viking range and hood, Sub-zero refrigerator and a Miele dishwasher. Spacious breakfast room, formal dining and a large deck overlooking the pool. Spacious master suite with large bathroom offering a separate shower and tub with huge walk-in closet. Surrounded by lush vegetation and mature fruit trees. Just a short bike to the beach and community amenities. Asking $1,295,000

Labels: Beachview, golf course home, investment property, near beach, sanibel Florida real estate, Sanibel homes for sale, sanibel property, Sanibel real estate, sanibel real estate agent, sanibel realtor

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Captiva Real Estate - Price Reduction

Custom built in 2002 this home offers 5 BR/5 BA and a screen enclosed, heated pool and spa. Custom details throughout with a private elevator, two garages, two fireplaces, wood, tile and carpet flooring, private sundeck with water views, gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry, very close to the beach and Bay. Sold fully furnished. Asking $2,285,000

Labels: beach lane, Captiva, Captiva beach, Captiva real estate, Captiva's Village, investment property, Island homes, second home

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Blind Pass Restoration Project Update

Blind Pass Restoration
Weekly Progress Report
Nov. 23rd thru Nov. 29th, 2008
Contractor: Energy Resources Inc.
Original Contract Time: 180 days
Estimated Volume: 127,286 cyds
Required Production Rate: 708 cyds/day
Time Remaining: 180 days
Volume Placed: 0 cyds
Avg. Production Rate: N/A cyds/day

The following tasks were completed during the weeks of Nov. 23rd thru Nov. 29th:
- Dredge "Michael" arrived at Blind Pass on Monday, November 24th. Both
dredges are anticipated to work 6 days a week (Mon - Sat.) during daylight hours for the duration of the project.
- Vegetation clearing landward of Blind Pass Bridge was completed on
Wednesday, November 26th.
-The Contractor completed the installation of the GPS monitoring devices for the cutterheads on Wednesday, November 26th.
- Lee County and the Engineer notified the Contractor of overdue submittals on
Tuesday, November 25th. The Contractor provided some of the submittals on
Wednesday, November 26th.
- The Contractor stopped operations from Wednesday, November 26th thru Sunday, November 30th in observation of Thanksgiving.

The following tasks are anticipated during the week of Nov. 30th thru Dec. 06th:
- Dredging may begin as early as Tuesday, December 2nd for beach placement and Wednesday, December 3rd for nearshore placement.
- The Pre-construction surveys, the Contractor's QA/QC plan, and turbidity monitoring submittal are anticipated by Tuesday, December 2nd.
- Vegetation clearing operations seaward of the Blind Pass Bridge are anticipated to be completed by Tuesday, December 2nd.
- Construction of the steel sheet-pile containment cell is scheduled to begin by Friday, December 5th.
- One (1) additional load of pipe is scheduled for delivery on Monday, December 1.
The additional pipe will be fused and connected to Dredge "Michael" for
nearshore placement.

Outstanding and other Items to Note:
- The DEP, Ding Darling NWR, and Lee County will be planning public meetings
on Sanibel and in Ft. Myers to discuss a proposed "No Motor Zone" in Wulfert
Flats. The public meetings are anticipated to be scheduled in the months of
December and January.

Click here for accompanying photos: Blind Pass Project Update.pdf

Labels: Blind Pass, Blind Pass Restoration Project, Captiva, DEP, Ding Darling, Energy Resources Inc., Sanibel