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Issue 61
F E A T U R E D  STORY AND THE TELLY AWARD GOES TO... NAPLES HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND ABG WORLD AUDIO & VIDEO PRODUCTION FOR "NAPLES ORAL HISTORIES: IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK"       The Telly Award is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional and cable TV commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions, and web commercials, videos and films. It is a widely known and highly respected national and international competition and receives over 11,000 entries annually from all 50 states and many foreign countries.   A 2008 partnership between ABG World, LLC and the Naples Historical Society led to a bountiful creation of dozens of professionally produced oral history films. The 24-minute project overview film that won this award is available for viewing at the Naples Historical Society's Cottage Theater - FREE for Members or $10 for admission. Individual feature films are shown year-round. See the Film Exhibit Schedule for more information.   Featured Volunteer: Jim Evans     Special Thanks! go to all of the volunteers who dedicate their time and talent to the Oral History project, including Jim Evans. Jim has become a crucial part of the Oral History production process. By devoting his time as a Production Coordinator, he makes sure things run smoothly on filming day. Because of volunteers like Jim, Naples Historical Society is able to continue interviewing Naples pioneer families for the community's enjoyment.   If you would like to volunteer to help out with our Oral History Program, please contact Ellen Fischer at 239-261-8164.   C A L E N D A R   H I G H L I G H T S July  2011 - Summer Hours!                      After any tour, be sure to visit Cottage Theater in historic Palm CottageTM to view one of the many tender oral histories captured for our collective educational enjoyment.   Tours of Historic Palm CottageTM                  Jult 2-30                  Wednesday AND Saturday, 1-4 pm                  Admission: $10/person, Members FREE!                  Children 10 and under, Free!   Walking Tours of the Naples Historic District                  July 6 at 9am                  Admission: $16/person, Members $10                  Children 10 and under, Free!                  RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 239-261-8164 Guided Garden Tours of The Norris Gardens at Palm Cottage                  July 7, 21 at 10am                  Admission $10/person, Members FREE!                  Children 10 and under, Free!                  RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 239-261-8164                                              Complete Calendar of Events & Educational Programs	We invite you to join our mission! As a Member of the Naples Historical Society, you will support a range of preservation activities. Volunteer Become a Member   'Cottage Review' Newsletter To receive our bi-annual newsletter by mail, please email your name and address, or drop a note to:      Naples Historical Society      P.O. Box 201      Naples, FL 34106   Get Much More Online  TIP:  Enjoy a few of the thousands of photos and documents preserved and archived by the Naples Historical Society.   Each one reveals a unique view of turn of the century Southwest Florida.     'P I C K E T   I N   P A R A D I S E'    You Can Have a 'Personalized Picket in Paradise' Surrounding The Norris Gardens at Palm Cottage Dedicate a picket to a loved one, your family name or whomever you would like to see memorialized in a plaque on the fence surrounding the beautiful The Norris Gardens.   Limited pickets remain!  Call 239-261-8164 for information or stop by Palm Cottage for an order form.
P R E S E R V A T I O N    I N I T I A T I V E S         Docent-guided Tours of the Palm Cottage™ House Museum  Includes a self-guided stroll through The Norris Gardens Docent-guided Tours of The Norris Gardens Includes a self-guided tour of Palm Cottage™   Naples Historic District Walking Tours Includes a Docent-guided tour of Palm Cottage™ and a self-guided stroll through The Gardens     "The Field Trip of Choice" for social studies teachers and their inquisitive history students! (More)   "Slice of life" interviews maintaining a vital connection to Naples' textured past. (More)    For much more visit NaplesHistoricalSociety.org OUR MISSION Naples Historical Society is dedicated to preserving Naples history and heritage for the community and future generations to enjoy.
Thank you for your interest and support.

Regarding the BP Oil spill. Did you or anyone you know delay buying or cancel your plans to buy real estate in Naples and or SW Florida?

Mark W. Simoff
Agent
Naples, FL

I'm interested to know how the BP oil disaster affected you if you were originally thinking about buying, or selling real estate in the Naples and SW Florida region. Now that it is capped, what are your thoughts. Are you now ready to move forward? For the record, here in Naples, we were not affected. There was never any oil found on any of our beaches. I'd really be interested to hear from you, especially if you are from out of town.  Feel free to comment below or to email your answers to me directly at MSimoff@yahoo.com.

Area:    Park Shore (High Rise Towers 8 floors and more)

 Number of properties currently listed:   87 Active Listings
Number of properties under contract:    6 Properties Under Contract
Number or properties that sold in September:  5 Sold Listings
Number of properties that sold in August:   1 Sold Properties
Number of properties that sold in September 2009:   5 Sold Listings 

Average Listing Price for Currently Active Homes:  $747,519
Average Days on Market Currently:   236 Days on Market
Average Sales Price in September 2010:  $715,000
Average Sales Price in August 2010: $750,000
Average Sales Price in September 2009:  $648,220
Average Days on Market September 2009:    220 Days on Market

 
Number of Homes Sold in 2009 (YTD):   63 Properties Sold in 2009
Number of Homes Sold in 2010 (YTD):   60 Properties Sold in 2010 

Estimated Months of Inventory Available: 13  Absorption Rate: 7 units per month 

Lowest Priced Property Currently Listed: $509,900 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathrooms
Highest Priced Property Currently Listed:  $1,000,000 2 Bedroom 2 Bathrooms