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Wow, an you believe t at2009 is over? And w at a greatyear for t e real estate mar et, too!We've seen some strong growt int e last year, and some notewort y

re ords ave been set. Everyt ingseems to be trending upward: Salesnumbers, pri es, and onsumer con dence are all on the rise, andindustry experts are predi tinginterest rates to up in 2010, too.

My point is, now is a greattime to buy or sell a ome. We'rein a mu better pla e wit t ereal estate mar et now t an wewere a year ago: T e number of sales rose from mont to montalmost all year long, so t e mar etis t e strongest now t at it's beenin a while, inspiring con dencein buyers and sellers ali e. Andalt oug pri es ave remained lowt roug out 2009, meaning t erewere some really good deals to be

ad for buyers, toward t e end of t e year pri es were s owing signs

of rising nationwide.To demonstrate ow mu

t e number of ome sales rose in2009, onsider t at t e FloridaAsso iation of Realtors as

reported a 61 per ent rise in sales between November 2008 and November 2009, w ile ondosales more t an doubled witan 111 per ent rise! T e trendwas pretty steady all year long,too, wit sales in reasing over t e previous mont nearly everymont in 2009. Some mont swere pretty spe ta ular, too – for instan e, in O tober losed salesin reased more t an 10 per entover September's numbers.

People are beginning to situp and ta e note of t e improved

performan e in t e real estatemar et. A ording to t e

bellwet er survey performed by t eUniversity of Mi igan, onsumer con dence rose 7.5 percent justin De ember. T e ot er indi ator

of consumer con dence is howmany more buyers are enteringt e mar et – t ey wouldn't besnat ing up omes so eagerly if t ey didn't believe t at t e mar et

ad stabilized and was on t emend.

Unfortunately, owever,mar et statisti s su as salesnumbers and pri es aren't t eonly t ings t at will be risingin 2010. Mortgage rates, w iwere just below 5 percent in earlyDecember, nished off the year

at just over 5. Many experts, andeven major players in the industrysuch as Freddie Mac, project thatrates will rise to around 6 per entor more over t e ourse of t e next

year.W ile t e rise in mortgagerates ertainly isn't good newsfor t ose planning on buying a

ome – or even selling, sin e itwill affe t your buyer's ability to

nd affordable nancing – it isn'tterribly bad news eit er. It simplymeans t at if you are t in ing of

buying or selling your ome, youmay ave to a t more qui ly t anyou ad initially planned. T esooner you list your ome on t emar et or start loo ing for a ometo buy, t e lower t e interest rateswill be w en it omes time to lo t em in.

We're starting off 2010 ona better foot t an almost anyone

ould ave dreamed a year ago,w en t e beginning of t e year

ad a mu more dismal outloo .It doesn't mean t at you an sit

ba , relax, and ta e your time,owever. As t e real estate mar et

improves, t e dynami s will

ange. As pri es go up, you maylose t e ability to get as qui asale (as a seller) or as good a deal(as a buyer) on your ome; and asinterest rates go up and nancingoptions be ome a little more

pri ey, it ould affe t your an esof losing t e deal.

Buying or selling a ome ta esa lot of nesse, as there is a lot of timing involved in tra ing trendsand using t ose to list a propertyor ma e an offer on a ouse. If you are interested ow urrentmar et trends are li ely to affe tyour de ision to sell or pur ase a

ome, please feel free to give me aall. I ave extensive nowledge

and experien e wit t e lo almar ets and trends, w i I am

appy to dis uss wit you!

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Healthy Living Whiplash: Car Optional By Dr. Todd Wickmann, Lifestyle Chiropractic

W en t ey ear t e word, “w iplas ,”most people immediately pi ture a rear-end motor ve i le a ident. But t ere are ot er ways t atwhiplash injuries can occur, including:

• Assault, such as being punched or s a en

• Roller coaster rides

• Sports, especially contact sports such asfootball or boxing

• FallsA whiplash injury occurs when the cervicalspine (ne ) is stret ed beyond its normalrange of motion in a forward ( exion), backward(extension) or sideways movement. T e dis s

between t e vertebrae, along wit t eir asso iatedmus les, tendons and ligaments an be stret edor torn, resulting in symptoms su as:

• neck pain, stiffness or tenderness

• headache

• dizziness

• numbness or tingling sensation

• muscle spasms

• irritability

• memory loss

• blurred vision

• ringing in the ears

• back pain

• swelling

T ese symptoms and related pain an s ow upimmediately or up to 72 hours after the impactthat caused the whiplash injury. And the pain anddis omfort an last for mont s, even years.

An arti le in t e Britis Journal of Ort opaediMedi ine stated t at “ iropra ti is t e only

proven effe tive treatment in roni ases” of whiplash injury. The article reported the resultsof a study in w i 26 out of 28 patients witchronic whiplash syndrome bene tted from

iropra ti are. T e aut ors also noted t at“ onventional treatment of patients wit w iplas

is disappointing.”

T e goal of iropra ti are is to return ne joints affected by whiplash to their normal positionto relieve stress on affe ted nerves and strain onaffe ted mus les. For best results, and to avoidt e formation of s ar tissue and unne essary pain,you s ould ma e an appointment to ome in for anexamination as soon as possible after a w iplasinjury.

Who knew a fun day at the amusement park could result in awhiplash injury?

At Last - A Livable Diet ProgramWorth Keeping

(ARA) - Rig t about now, t e guilt may be settingin. T e olidays are one long season of over-indulgen efor many of us. More t an one oliday binge as led to anextra ve or 10 pounds - and a pledge to get healthier int e New Year. Sadly for most Ameri ans, su resolutionsare often bro en and forgotten by t e time Valentine’s Dayrolls around.

It’s never too late, owever, to get ba on tra wita ealt ier lifestyle. You an lose t e oliday weig t - and

guilt - and you just might improve your ealt and quality of life for t e long aul.

Mayo clini , a leading aut ority onealt and nutrition, offers some sensible,

livable advi e for managing your ealtand weig t in 2010 and beyond.

For the rst time in its history, Mayo

clini as developed and publis ed a diet.Re ommending simple lifestyle angesand requiring no spe ial foods, al ulators,or food s ales, “T e Mayo clini Diet” is

based on a ommon-sense approa tolosing weig t and eeping it off.

“Many patients I see ave tried severaldiets in an attempt to lose weig t, yet t e weig t eeps

oming ba ,” says Dr. Donald hensrud, a Mayo clinispe ialist in preventive and internal medi ine, and medi aleditor-in- ief of t e boo . “T e ey to weig t loss is to eatwell and exer ise regularly. Our goal wit t is boo is togive people real tools for doing t at.”

Dietary advice in the book includes ve habits to addto your lifestyle, su as eating unlimited servings of fruitsand vegetables each day; ve habits to break, like revisingt e inds of sna s you eat; and for t ose w o are espe iallymotivated, ve “bonus” habits to adopt such as keeping a

journal of everything you eat.As one of t e foundations

of t e diet, Mayo clinialso advo ates using T eMayo clini healt y Weig tPyramid t at differs from t eof cial USDA pyramid. TheMayo clini healt y Weig tPyramid fo uses on vegetablesand fruits as t e basis of a

ealt y diet, followed by progressively lesser amountsof w ole grains, small portionsof lean protein (t e size of a de of ards) and dairy

foods, healthy fats and, nally,

sweets.Exer ise also plays an important role in weig t loss.

While working out is bene cial, so is virtually any elevatedlevel of p ysi al a tivity, li e wal ing more often, leaningt e ouse, mowing t e lawn or gardening. W atever moderately intense p ysi al a tivity you oose, aim todo it 30 to 60 minutes per day most days of t e wee . Tolearn more about “T e Mayo clini Diet”, log on to www.mayo lini . om/diet. Courtesy of ARAcontent

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FGCU Renaissance Academy AnnouncesWinter/Spring Open House

T e Renaissan e A ademy at Florida Gulf coastUniversity announ es its winter/spring 2010 s edule of adult lifelong learning programs featuring an extensiveand diverse curriculum of more than 350 single lecturesand ourses.

Open house events are s eduled for 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.,Saturday, Jan. 16 at the Atrium, 8695 College Parkway,Suite 1181 in Fort Myers; and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday,Jan. 17 at the FGCU Naples Center, 1010 5th Avenue Southin Naples. T e open- ouse events provide an opportunityfor parti ipants to learn more about t e A ademy, meetinstructors, register for courses, and enjoy refreshments.Online registration is available at ttps://RegisterRA.fg u.edu w ere parti ipants may browse and register for

ourses safely and se urely online using a redit ard.T e Renaissan e A ademy is ommitted to t e

on ept t at learning s ould never ease; t at eeping

t e mind intelle tually, reatively and ulturally a tivefundamentally enri es and invigorates lives. Among t eRenaissan e A ademy’s offerings are affordable, non-

redit single le tures, s ort ourses, day trips, omputer classes, lm series, life enrichment classes, writingwor s ops, travel abroad programs and ot er spe ialevents. There are no exams or grades, just learning for the

joy of learning with friends, neighbors and peers.Course fees are typically $25 per lecture, and provide

a ess to A ademy programs lo ated at 12 lo ationst roug out collier, Lee and c arlotte ounties.

For more information or a free atalog of offerings,contact The Renaissance Academy at (239) 425-3276.

For furt er information, media representativess ould onta t dire tor of continuing Edu ation and t eRenaissan e A ademy Jo n Guerra at (239) 434-4838 or

[email protected].

January Bonita Springs National Art Festival By Meghan EasterlyEx eptional artists from t e United States and abroad

onverge at t e top rated Bonita Springs National ArtFestival w i omes to T e Promenade at Bonita Bayt is mont . T e Festival, run by t e Art League of BonitaSprings, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdayand Sunday, Jan. 16 and 17.

T e prime fo us of t is s ow is quality and originalityand features 208 artists from a ross t e United States,Canada and Europe. This juried ne art and ne craft event

ontinues to ran in t e top 20 in t e nation, offering t eig est quality artwor .

T e event is an ex eptional s ow ase of talent. T eartwor is as varied as t e artists t emselves. Dramati

oil paintings; breat -ta ing p otograp y; outstanding bronze sculpture; unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry; whimsical pottery; and sensational glass and wooden artworks are justt e beginning.

Stroll throughout the show, enjoying the charm andambien e of t e beautiful Promenade. T is lovely enter offers ne shops and restaurants plus wonderful areas torelax and enjoy the tropical surroundings amid soft jazzmusi .

T is is t e 11t year for t e ig ly su essful festival.T e outdoor event as onsistently re eived a olades for quality artwor offered in a pleasing venue.

Dire tor Barry Witt’s expert planning and undreds of Art League volunteers ave ept t ings running smoot lyt roug t e years and t e artists ave provided unique, ig

quality art drawing t ousands of visitors to t e festival eaJanuary.The festival bene ts the Art League’s beautiful Center

for t e Arts ampus and its many ommunity-minded programs. An optional $5 donation is requested. Sponsorsof t is year’s festival are: T e Promenade at Bonita Bay,T e Lutgert companies, Premier Properties, BonitaDaily News, Bonita Banner, Bonita Living Magazine and

bonitasprings. om.January is also a busy mont for t e Art League’s

performan e series Live at t e Promenade!On Jan 20, T e core Ensemble performs “Ain’t I a

Woman!” T is musi t eater pie e elebrates t e life andtimes of four powerful Afri an Ameri an women wit t emusi being drawn from eartfelt spirituals and blues of t eDeep Sout , t e urban vitality of t e Jazz Age and on ertmusic by African Americans. Tickets are $35 members; $40nonmembers; and $45 at the door.

On Jan. 27, Keith Raygor combines his passion of musi and magi in “T e R yt m of Magi .” Ti ets are$25 members; $30 nonmembers; and $35 at the door.

Michael Ezzell, “Beneath An Orange Sky”; Mixed Media3-D; Laguna Beach, Calif.; hand thrown and sculpted ceramic, cathedral glass, steel surfaces, led lights

For a omplete listing of Art League programmingand events, call 495-8989; visit the Center for the Arts at26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs; follow on Twitter at www.twitter. om/Artleague; or visit online at www.art enterbonita.org.

Stephen Fairchild, “Telephone Chair”; Metal; Gainesville Fla.; steel, wood, foam, fabric

Visit The Middles Ages At The Medieval FaireT e Riverdale kiwanis will on e again turn La es Par intoa medieval village January 16th and 17th, 23rd and 24th

T e faire is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ea day.cost is $13 for adults and $6 for ildren 6 to 12 (group ratesare available). Par ing is available on site at no ost. Sorryno pets are allowed on site.

T is year’s fair features:* Jousting by t e New Riders of t e Golden Age* continuous Entertainment* Live c ess Mat* Live Sword Fig ting* Royal court and Pro ession

* c ildren's Games and Rides* Jugglers, Magi ians, Minstrels* Period Food and Beverages & MEADE!* A multitude of Mer ants & Artisans* Medieval Arts and crafts* Medieval clot ing and Weapons

T e quality medieval entertainment provided byRiverdale kiwanis is unsurpassed in aut eni ity and professionalism. T ese a ts travel t e ountry, and are seenat only t e biggest medieval s ows. We are truly onored to

provide you wit t e best medieval entertainers available.

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Big Cypress Gallery is excited to announce that they will bedoing their Winter Swamp Walk again this year!

S W A M P W A L K SFebruary 13-15, 2010

The onset of winter in the Big Cypress creates a unique anddifferent feeling in the swamp than during the summer. TheCypress trees loose their leaves, the bark changes from brownto a pale gray and the trees stand in their naked majestysoaking up the winter sun. The birds return to Florida and utter about nding mates. On the summer swamp walk we giveover Labor Day, it is humid, lush, green and primeval, while our winter swamp walks are cool, sprinkled with green here andthere, and lled with the crisp sun light of winter.

You will have a guide to lead you into the The Big CypressSwamp behind the swamp cottage at the Big Cypress Gallerywhich is a mysterious and secretive environment. There are

not many people who brave the dif cult swamps and cypressstrands in order to understand the beauty and peace found inmore than a million acres of swamps and land located in theEverglades eco-system of South Florida. The natural world ofBig Cypress Swamp is a richly diverse wilderness of subtropical

ora and fauna found nowhere else in our country.Bring your own lunch and enjoy a peaceful picnic under

the Cypress trees in Clyde and Niki's backyard before or after

Get Up Close And Personal With The Everglades! And Meet Clyde Butcher, One of America’sFinest Landscape Photographers

“Another winter has come to Big Cypress. The cypresstrees are dropping their needles, covering the forest with acarpet of brown. The birds are returning in great quantitiesbringing with them the rhythm of nature and a sense of familiarity to life that conveys a purpose beyond whatmortals understand. I thank God for giving me the pleasure

of sharing my backyard with you, in the middle of such abeautiful creation as Big Cypress. I am also thankful to thecollectors of my photography for you have given me the

nancial ability to donate a good portion of my time toenvironmental education.”

Clyde Butcher www.clydebutcher.com

your swamp walk. Clyde will welcome you in his gallery for ameet and greet. Space will be very limited due to the smallgroups sizes.

What to wear and bring:wear:long pants•hat•old tennis shoes•bring a complete change of clothes (we have men’s and•women’s changing rooms)waterproof camera•bring lunch and or snacks•

Clyde and Niki Butcher in their backyard

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We will supply you with: a bottle of water after your walk,walking sticks, eco-guide and a great time!

Cost $75 per person. This fee includes a $50 gift certi cateto use in the Big Cypress Gallery. With every paid adult, onechild under 18 is free.

Each swamp walk will be about 1 1/2 hour long. Thewalks will be leaving from the gallery every hour on thehour from 9am - 2pm each day. For questions email [email protected] or call (941) 486-0811. You can also visitwww.clydebutcher.com for more information or to makereservations.

If you can not make it for our Annual Winter Walks, theBig Cyrpess Gallery is offering for the rst time swamp walksevery Saturday through March. Walks at 10 am and 2 pmmax. Ten people per walk. Reservations required.For more info and to make reservations visit our website or email [email protected]. (239)695-2428 Cost is $75 per person; this fee includes a$25 gift certi cate to use in gallery. Children are $25each.

Get Up Close and Personal With the Everglades from page 6

It’s Raining ... Iguanas?Cold Iguanas Free-Fall From TreesIguanas Go Into HibernationState In Cold Weather

Reoprinted with permission, courtesy Post-Newsweek (original story at: http://www.justnews.com/news/22152242/detail.html)

POSTED: Wednesday, January 6, 2010UPDATED: 3:10 pm EST January 6, 2010

hOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Re ord lows a ross Sout Florida are literally freezingt e invasive iguana in its tra s.

kami aze iguanas, plummeting from t eir treetop per es, ave long been aFloridian urban legend. On Wednesday morning, Lo al 10 aug t t e free-fallinglizard on tape.

S ientists said t ese seemingly sui idal lizards are a result of Sout Florida'sre ord old weat er. Iguanas prefer temperatures in t e 80s and 90s. WitWednesday morning's temperatures at around 35 degrees, a handful of lifelesslizards ung from bran es and fell to t e ground.

W ile t ese iguanas appeared dead, experts said t ey are not. W en temperatures drop below 40 degrees, iguanas go into a type of ibernation in w i t eir bodies essentially turn off, only allowing t e eart to pump blood. W en t e temperature rises above 40 degrees again, t e iguanas are revived.

"It's almost li e t ey go totally to sleep. Generally spea ing, if it warms up afterwards, t ey an re over," said Ron Magill of Miami Metrozoo.According to Magill, the nonnative lizard was rst introduced to Florida by careless pet owners and has become one of the state's most invasive species. While

Florida as similar weat er to t e iguanas' native ome of Sout Ameri a, it is learly not identi al.Magill expe ts most of t e iguanas to survive. W ile t e lizards' omatose state provides a perfe t opportunity to reign in t e invasive spe ies, Magill ad a

warning."I new of a gentleman w o was olle ting t em off t e street and t rowing t em in t e ba of is station wagon, and all of a sudden t ese t ings are oming

alive, rawling on is ba and almost aused a wre ," Magill said.Copyright 2010 by Post-Newsweek Stations. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed

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7607. 3 bed+den, 3 full/2 half bath, 3658 sf under air, 7036sf total. Decorated w/European air, offering the highestquality available in appliances & upgrades thru-out. Handforged iron front door, 24x24 marble, artists faux paint/custom designs, double/triple crown molding, plantationshutters tile/travertine inlays, surround sound/speakers,custom built-ins. Gourmet kitchen, w/viking built-in paneledappliances, 6 burner w/griddle, stainless gas stove, granitecounter-tops. Separate enclave w/wet-bar, built-in wine cellar w/custom designed double rod iron doors. Family w/built-in entertainment center leading to a vast lanai, 24x24 & 12x12artists pavers, gas heated built-in pool, cascading spa, summerkitchen. Stunning Gazebo surrounding a built-in re-place w/lush tropical & golf course views. Offered at $1,559,000.



2864. Cozy, spacious 2 bed, 2 bath, secondoor Coach home with 1,480 under air,

1,630 total sf. One of the few units available with a landscaped view. Tile oor, dramatichigh ceilings. Golf, amenities and clubhouseincluded in monthly fee. Offered at $149,000.


Fountain La es, Estero

2867. 4 Bed, 3 ½ bath, 2,910 under air,5,079 total sq ft. Beautiful serene lake views, tropical landscaping, nestled ona cul-de-sac. Kitchen, w/stainless built-ins, granite countertops, decorativebacksplash tile. Formal living & dining room, family room w/ replace & built-in. Lanai w/pavers, built-in heated pool/spa w/private entry to master suite.Offered at $699,000.


Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs

2857. 2 bed + den, 2 bath, 1,727 sq.ft. under air, furnished carriage home inprivate, gated gol ng community. Vaultedceilings, tile in main living areas, carpet.Comfortable living room w/fantastic view of the lake & golf course. Centrally located community, within minutes fromairport, FGCU, new shopping centers,

ne & casual dining. Offered at $209,000,furnished. This is a short sale.


Grandezza, Estero

2876. 3 Bed+Den, 3.5 Bath, 3,014 under air,5,693 total sf courtyard home w/beautifulexpansive views of lake, golf cour se & woods. Numerous upgrades thru-out, crownmolding, plantation shutters, tile, hardwood

oors, custom built-ins, Bose surroundsound. Stunning gourmet kitchen, w/granitecountertops, 42” cherry cabinets w/crownmolding, decorative tile.Offered at $759,000.



2878. Open airy 1st oor Coach Residence, 3bed, 2 Bath, 1606 sf under air, 2078 total sf. w/attached garage, work shop and storage area,located in a beautiful Mediterranean inspiredcommunity. Spacious kitchen, cabinet’s w/crown molding, café style breakfast island,and breakfast bar opens to large living room w/wall-wall sliders. 3rd bedroom can be usedalso as den w/glass pane door. Master bedroom w/two closets, private entry to the lanai andprivate master bath with his/her vanities. Lanai with tile on diagonal and tranquil views of 2sprawling lakes w/soothing fountains. Offeredat $339,000.

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2873 3 Bed, 3 bath 1,878 under air, 3,938total sq. ft. Private guest cabana, spaciouskitchen/nook, center island, cabinets w/crown molding & large sliders opening tothe courtyard w/pavers, built-in heated pool& spa. Tile in main living areas, intercom,blinds, high ceilings thru-out. Masterbedroom & great room with separateentrances to the screened lanai. Offered at$371,900.


Grandézza, Estero

2866. Beautiful 4 bed+den, 4.5 bath, 3474 underair, 4195 total sf, w/European air throughout this2 story home w/loft, eod iron/wood curve stair-case & 1st oor master suite. Hardwood ooring,crown molding, built-ins, granite countertops thru-out. Gourmet kitchen, stainless steel & paneledbuilt-in appliances, gas cook top, French style cabi-nets w/crown. Family room w/wall to wall doubleFrench doors, paver patio, oor to ceiling curtainssurrounding, built-in custom gas heated pool/spaall surrounded w/rod iron fence, tranquil views of the 18th tee & lush landscaping beyond. Offeredat $1,150,000.



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2859. 3+Den, 3 bath, 3-car garage with openoor plan. Upgrades throughout, tile on diagonal,

decorative accent tile, crown molding, plantationshutters. Kitchen w/42” cabinets/crown, granitecounter-tops, tile backsplash. Dining room w/built-in, great room with upgraded 12’ disappearing slidersleads to the paver lanai w/built-in pool/spa, custom

ower bed and extended open patio off of the lanai.Master suite w/private French door entry to the lanaiand beautiful views of tropical landscaping, golf course and gorgeous clubhouse beyond. Offered at$587,000.

For further information callMichael 239-498-7600.

Grandezza, Estero

2856. 3 bed, 2 bath 1642 under air sf, rst oorcarriage home w/attached garage. Decoratedin neutral tones and upgrades throughout.

Tile, berber carpet, plantation shutters, window treatments. Expansive kitchen w/paneledcabinets w/crown molding opens to grandliving room w/wall-wall sliders leading to tiledlanai with beautiful tropical landscaping, rolling golf course, lake and club house views beyond.Master bedroom with private entry to lanai andprivate bath. Offered at $239,000.

For further information callMichael at 239-498-7600.

Grandezza, Estero

1050. Spacious, inviting 3 bedroom+den, 2.5bath, 2297 sf under air, 3046 total sf, condo w/attached garage. High ceilings, tray ceilings w/crown, archways, decorative wall niches,tile in main living areas and den, decoratedin neutral tones. Kitchen cabinets w/crownmolding, accented tile backsplash, breakfastbar opens to casual eating area. Large Greatroom with wall-wall slider leading to thetiled lanai with gorgeous views of expansivelake/w/fountain and woods beyond. Offeredat $395,000.


Miromar La es Bea and Golf club,Miromar 3040. Gorgeous views of the Gulf and Bay in

this 3rd oor end unit w/3 bed, 3.5 bath, 3,295under air, 4,215 total sq. ft. Travertine tile, custombuilt-ins, speaker system thru-out, hardwood oor,plantation shutters, window treatments. Gourmetkitchen, 42” cherry cabinets, granite countertops,built-in/paneled appliances. Grand living room.dining room w/wall-wall glass sliders leading tothe incredible travertine tiled main terrace. Family room, guest suites, w/entrance to rear balcony.Master suite, w/striking vast entry, expansive

windows & private entry to terrace. Offered at$990,000.


T e colony - Palermo,Bonita Springs

2874. 3+Den, 2 bath 2nd oor carriagehome with 2,387 under air, 2,860 total sf w/bundled golf in this beautiful Mediterraneaninspired community. Tile, berber carpet,hardwood oor, window blinds thru-out.Kitchen w/42” maple paneled cabinets w/crown molding. Sliders from living room tolanai with beautiful tropical views. Offered at$299,000 partly furnished.


Vasari, Bonita Springs

2852. 3 bed, 3.5 bath, 3,295 under air, 4,215total sf, 19th oor residence, Expansive

windows & sliding entries thru-out, exquisitetiled terraces w/breathtaking panoramic viewsof the Bay & Gulf of Mexico, all the way toSanibel on a clear day! Designer decorated,10’ ceilings, private elevator vestibule, artist’smurals, crown molding, plantation shutters,

window treatments, state-of-the-art kitchen, w/built-in paneled appliances, granite countertops. Master suite bath w/luxurious marble

vanity tops, shower & tub deck. Offered at$899,000.


T e colony – Palermo,Bonita Springs

0442. Great room oor plan in this 3bed+den, 3.5 bath 2832 under air sf, 3836total sf, two car attached garage. Tray ceilings, rope lighting, gourmet kitchen

w/stainless steel built-in appliances, gas 6burner cooktop, tile backsplash. Stunning tiled wrap around balcony with outstanding lake views & private tiled balcony of theguest bedroom. Located in the exclusivecommunity of Miromar Lakes with 700acres of freshwater lakes, clubhouse, golf course, European spa, tennis courts and

tness. Offered at $699,000.


Miromar La es Bea and Golf club,Miromar

2862. First oor carriage home w/attached 2car garage, 3bed, 2 baths, 1647 under air, 2256total sf. Beautifully decorated with a tropicaldécor. Newly installed bamboo laminate ooring in great room, dining & den, accented paint on

walls w/artist added custom accent, window treatments thru-out. Kitchen cabinets w/crown,breakfast nook w/large windows & slider leading to lanai w/electric shutters. Spectacular views of an expansive lake, tropical landscaping & golf course. Seller willing to provide a $10,000 credittowards golf membership. Offered at $272,000.

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Around The HouseDramatically Update Your KitchenIn Six Hours Or Less With Six Projects

(ARA) - Wit t e amount of time you spend in your it en, w y settle for out-of-date features and de or - espe ially sin e it is easy to give your it en a 180-degreemakeover? Try these six simple projects, and in no time at all you'll have a kitchen whereyou will want to spend more time.Home Sweet Kitchen

One of t e easiest ways to ma e your it en feel warm and inviting is wit updatedlighting. And, luckily it can be an easy and quick project with the many conversion kitsand lighting xtures available today. Start by swapping any cold and unstylish uorescenttube lighting with more decorative chandeliers or ush-mount lighting to ood your kitchen with ambient light. Next, ll in shadowy areas - or highlight objects you admire -wit spot lig ts, su as re essed ans or dangling pendant lamps. Soon your it en - andyour mood - will be glowing.

Time: Two to six hours depending on the number of xtures.

Update Your Sink With An Eco-Friendly FaucetWhen it comes to your kitchen faucet, you may think - it's not broke, why x it? Butas a wor orse and fo al point of your it en, t at s ouldn't be t e ase. Instead, updateyour fau et wit a fun tional, stylis and environmentally friendly model. Available atLowe's, options su as Anabelle or Dorsey E o-Performan e it en fau ets from Moenoffer pullout/pulldown fun tionality wit t ree unique settings - e o-performan e streamor spray for tasks like washing dishes that require a constant, yet low-water ow, or afull- ow option when lling a pot or pitcher. This simple kitchen update can yield up to a32 per ent water savings - w ile also adding exquisite styling in to your it en. For moreinformation about t e Anabelle or Dorsey E o-Performan e fau ets from Moen, visitmoen. om or all (800) BUY-MOEN (800-289-6636).

Time: Ninety minutes.Shortage Of Storage

Wit so many gadgets, applian es and, don't forget food, it en storage an qui ly be ome sparse. Start by organizing your urrent storage, purging any items t at you

aven't used in years. Next, if you ave room, add a it en island or additional abinetsto provide more storage and wor room. Or, if spa e or as is limited, sear your lo al

ea market or online at Craigslist.com for alternative options, like a vintage china cabinetor an antique over ead pot ra to ouse all your ne essities and redu e lutter.

Time: Six ours.Add Sass With A Backsplash

Tired of leaning food or grease splas es from your it en walls? Spru e up drab or dirty-loo ing it en walls wit a dynami ba splas on walls near t e sin or stove top.hundreds of styles, textures and patterns an in rease t e sop isti ation in your it enand ma e it easier to lean. Plus, wit step-by-step video instru tions on ow to apply t etiles available at Lowe's creative Ideas Web site it's as easy as one, two, t ree.

Time: Six ours.Getting A New Grip On Cabinets

Over time, abinets made of wood or metal materials an deteriorate if t ey're not properly maintained, ma ing your it en loo run-down or aged. cleaning your abinetswit soap and water, t en polis ing, is t e best way to ma e t em loo new again. Tocombat grime, ngerprints and other messy substances, apply cabinet cleaner such asLiquid Gold to a lot and buff abinets until t ey s ine. Repla ing old andles andhardware on your cabinets with a new stylish design and nish to match your new faucetwill add the nal polished look to your kitchen.

Time: Two to ve hours depending on the number of cabinets.Advance The Technology

Don't limit your te nology to your p one and your TV - transform your it en witinnovative appliances. Whether it's a microwave that ts in a drawer, a refrigerator with aTV, an oven t at you an program or a ustomized wine and beverage ooler, adding newupscale appliances can take enjoyment in your kitchen to a whole new level. However, if

Ten Tips For Living More Sustainably In 2010 (ARA) - T e beginning of a new year - and a new de ade

- is t e time many people pledge to live differently. For many, t at ange means living a more sustainable lifestyle.Sustainability, on e only a buzz word, is now fast be omingt e way to live ons iously.

From redu ing your water usage to buying organi , ereare 10 simple ways to make 2010 t e year of sustainableliving:

1. Use water more ef ciently: Water is a limited resourceand limiting it wit in your ouse old is a ornerstone of sustainability. Rain barrels, largely un eard of even a de adeago, are be oming a popular way to olle t and reuse rainwater for purposes like gardening. Meanw ile, onserving water inthe home by taking shorter showers or even xing a leaky faucetalso an make a differen e at a time w en many ommunitiesare experien ing water s ortages or are expressing on erns

about water overuse.

2. compost: Turning over leaves by way of a new ompostgarden is one way to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Aompost eap is a simple, effe tive way to olle t yard waste,

like leaves and grass lippings, and kit en s raps su as rawvegetable peelings and offee grounds, and return t em to t eground as organi matter.

3. Seek earth-friendly packaging: To better ll thatompost eap, alter s opping abits to look for produ ts witompostable pa kaging. Snyder’s of hanover, for instan e,

re ently introdu ed a new Pretzel Variety Sa k of 100-caloriePretzels and Pretzel Sandwiches in the market’s rst 100

per ent ompostable outer pa kage made from 100 per entrenewable ornstar -based plasti . T e new Variety Sa k in ludes a spe ial logo indi ating t at t e bag an be ompostedand is made wit sustainable materials. In addition to t at

example, more manufa turers are swit ing toardboard pa kaging materials, w i are made

from renewable materials and an be re y led or omposted.

4. Buy lo al, embra e organi : Manyfarmers, ran ers and, in reasingly, foodmanufa turers, are offering foods and beveragesmade using sustainable pra ti es. It ould be afarmers market tomato, a lo al dairy’s milk, anorgani sna k food, like new Organi honeyW ole W eat Sti ks and Organi W ole W eatand Oat Sti ks from Snyder’s of hanover, or any number of natural or organi items. T e

bottom line is t at natural, organi and lo ally produ ed foods provide bot sustenan e andsustainability. To learn more about Snyder’s of hanover’s sustainability initiatives visit www.snydersof anover. om/Sustainability/.

5. Go to seed: Take the locally grown

movement a step furt er - like in your own ba kyard or patio.

An afternoon spent planting seeds or small plants an yield plenty of rewards a few weeks or mont s later, in t e formof fres , inexpensive and onvenient vegetables and fruits.You don’t need a large tra t of land, in fa t, to start a smallgarden.

6. Ride out t e trend: Sustain your own energy level byopting to ride a bike or walk to a destination t at isn’t all t atfar away. Add a basket to a bike or take along a ba kpa k to

bring somet ing ba k ome.7. Re-recycle: Recycling is nothing new and most people

ave been re y ling in some form for years. But re y lingan be taken to anot er level, going beyond obvious and

traditionally re y led items like soda ans or newspaper to t esmallest of waste materials, from plasti straws to t e paper straw wrapper. W y not re y le apparel as well, by donating

lot es and buying gently used lot es?8. Plug in: Learn how to operate appliances more ef ciently.

For example, use old water in t e was ing ma ine: lot eswill still be leaned, wit out t e use of eated water. Turn off applian es w en not in use, w et er it’s t e television, videogame player or radio. Better yet, ompletely unplug. Manyele troni s and battery argers ontinue to draw a smallamount of power even w en t ey are swit ed off. Instead,use a power strip to ut power ompletely w en not in use.

9. Lighten up: Use energy ef cient lighting and bulbsw en possible and turn off lig ts w en not in a room. T at will

ut energy use - and t e family budget.10. Get involved: As t e sustainability movement gains

tra tion among t e publi , t ere are more opportunities to join in. Local communities, schools and organizations often

ave green ommittees, and t ere is a plet ora of national andgrassroots organizations geared around eart -friendly livingt at appre iate new volunteers or members.

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Featured Pets

Name: MilaID #: 454927

Breed: Domesti S ort hair Sex: FemaleAge: 2 Years Oldcolor: Brown & W ite

comments: Alt oug I’m a veryyoung girl myself, I was found and

broug t to t e s elter wit my six babies.We were all fostered until my babieswere old enoug to be adopted. Nowt at t ey ave found omes I would li eone too. My foster mom says I’m really a sweet, quiet, ou potato. I’d love uddlewit you w ile we wat TV w et er it’s hGTV, ESPN, or t e Food Networ . I an

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Name: BelleID #: 461939Breed: hound MixSex FemaleAge: 2 Years Oldcolor: Brown

comments: I was found by a veryni e lady in Le ig . In fa t, I t oug tshe was so nice I jumped right into her

ar. S e saved me from possibly beingrun over or starving sin e I was reallylost. Now I just need a new home. Iam very friendly and playful. After all, I am a ound dog and we make great fam-ily pets. I’d love to jump in your car and go home with you!

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During January, Animal Servi es is elebratingElvis Presley's Birthday by offering a $50 discount off t e regular adoption fee for all ound dogs and oundmixes. With the discount, puppies will be just $45, adult

dogs $25, and senior dogs (6 years and older) will be free!T ere are endless varieties among t e ound breeds w iin lude everyt ing from Beagles, Bassets, Grey ounds,Blood ounds, coon ounds, Fox ounds, and Da s undsto Afghans, Basenjis, Borzois, and Elkhounds plus manymore. Among the hounds you will nd dogs that are clever,lively and loyal, ma ing t em very popular family pets.T ey are an ex ellent oi e for ildren and bond wit t ew ole family, in luding ot er pets.

For information aboutthis week's pets, call 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or logon to Animal Servi es' Website at www.LeeLostPets.

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All adoptions in lude spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate va inations, rabies va ination and ountylicense if 3 months or older, ea treatment, worming,

eartworm test for dogs 6 mont s & over, feline AIDSand leu emia test for ats, training DVD, 10 day ealtguarantee and a bag of S ien e Diet pet food.

The adoption package is valued at $500.

New Puppy? Learn How To PrepareYour Home For A Furry Friend

(ARA) - Anyone w o’s wel omed a new pet intot e ome an tell you ow important it is to prepare for t at four-legged friend. W et er it’s moving furniture toa ommodate a dog age or learning to ost a puppy play-date wit t e bulldog next door, be oming a pet owner an

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wel ome a furry friend, a few simple steps an go a longway:

* W ile your new pet is getting used to is/ er surroundings, it’s a good idea to keep them in a de ned area

of t e ouse. Baby gates are perfe t for losing off an area inyour ouse and designating it as t e “puppy area.” havinga small rug in your puppy’s play area will not only prote tyour oors, but also protect your dog from sliding and

potentially getting urt. T in twi e about w at furniture isin luded in your puppy area - t e more ex ited t ey get, t e

lumsier t ey get.* keeping leaning supplies on and will be your

greatest ally. T e Swiffer Sweeper wit new Wet Moppingclot s are great for wiping up pet “mista es” and dirt t att ey mig t tra in t e ouse.

* Don’t forget to brus your new furry friends. Brus ingyour pet regularly and frequently elps to eep is/ er oatin e , espe ially if t ey are going t roug seasonals edding. Brus ing stimulates t e s in to eep it naturallymoisturized, w i an ut ba on dander. If possible,

brus your pet outside to avoid spreading pet air in t eouse.

*Get down to your pet’s level, on your ands and nees,

to see w at e ould get into. Dogs love ew toys, so don’tenti e t em wit a ball of wires from your stereo system.Zip-tie t e ords toget er so t ey stay neat and tu ed

be ind furniture. Also, ord overs are a great idea for t oseextension cords running along the oor. Certain types of

oor plants can be poisonous if ingested, so be sure to movet em up and out of t e way.

* Pets, espe ially puppies, need to expel ex ess energy

by playing with others just as much as children do. Whenosting a puppy play-date, eep ollars on bot dogs. If you

need to grab one of t e dogs in a urry, you want to be sureyou ave somet ing to ta e old of. Also, w en inviting afour-legged friend over to your ome, ave t e dogs meetoutside. T is way, your pup won’t feel t reatened in is own

territory.It’s no secret that having a pet can bene t a family, but ma ing ertain t at you and your ome are prepared towelcome a four-legged friend will also bene t you. Takinga few simple pre autions and ma ing t e effort to eep your

ome pet-friendly will ma e t e transition easy.courtesy of ARA ontent

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G main A na: (e t o)For further information, time, tickets, Everbladesschedule & other shows call (239) 948-7825 or visit www.GermainArena.com.

Coconut Point Ma : (e t o)

Live entertainment located at Plaza Del Lago Dr.patio.

Fin A t show (e t o)Nov 7 & 8, 10am–5pm. – Miromar OutletMall. Artists from around the world and liveentertainment. Further information call 941-755-3088, or visit www.HotWorks.org.

Gu f Coa t Town C nt : (Ft. My )8-10pm – Weekend concert series

B oadway Pa m Dinn Th at :(Ft. My )For info & listing of shows visit www.

BroadwayPalm.com or call 239 278-4422

Ba ba a B. Mann Th at : (Ft. My )For info & shows, visit, www.bbmannpah.com/index.php or call (239) 481-4849.

F tiva of light (Nap )Nov 23, 6-9pm. 33 rd Annual tree lighting, carol

singing, snow falling, Santa’s arrival, plus moreon Third Street.

C b ation of light (Nap )Nov 24, 25, 27 & 28, 6-9pm. Celebration of lights continues with music and snow each nighttru-out Third Street.

Ch i tma Pa ad (Nap )Dec 8, 6-8pm. Along Fifth Ave So. 239-213-7120

N w Y a ev Fi wo k (Nap )Dec 31, 6-9pm. 25 12h Ave So.celebrates theNew Year with music, snow and reworks.

Hi to ic Pa m Cottag & No i Ga d n :(Nap )Nov 3-28, Dec 1-26, Tues-Sat 1-4pm. (239) 261-8164.

Thi d st t Fa m Ma k t: (Nap )

Saturday’s in Nov & Dec 7:30am–11:30am.Located 1220 3 rd St S. – parking behind TommyBahama’s. 239-434-6533.Thi d Thu day on Thi d: (Nap )Nov 19 & Dec 17, 6-9pm. Music &entertainment in the courtyards & plazas of ThirdSt.

Thu day on Thi d (Nap )Dec 3, 10 & 17 6-9pm. Music & entertainmentin the courtyards & plazas of Third St

Phi ha monic C nt : (Nap ) 5833 Pelican Bay. For more information & currentshows visit www.philtickets.org/tickets/index.

aspx or call (239) 597-1900.

January / February Happenings

Important “239” Numbers

eMerGeNCY Police, Fire, Medical ...................911Lee County Ambulance (Non Emergency)........................................... 335-1600Lee County Sheriff (Non Emergency)........................................... 477-1200lee COUNTY eMerGeNCY MANAGeMeNT(Weather & Disaster Spills) 477-3600

Poison Control Center 800-282-3171HOsPITAls:North Collier Hospital......... 513-7000Health Park Hospital .......... 433-7799CHAMBer OF COMMerCe (Local Area):Bonita Springs Area .......... 992-2943Estero Area ....................... 948-7990lIBrArY (Local Area):Bonita Public Library ......... 992-1043Estero South County Regional Library 390-3200lICeNse (Lee County):Animal License ................. 432-2083Boat Registration/Fishing License 339-6000Drivers License ................ 278-7192VeHICle reGIsTrATION - Lee County........................................... 339-6000VOTers reGIsTrATION 339-6300MeDICAl (Lee & Collier Counties):Gulf Coast Hospital - Ft. Myers 768-5000

Lee Memorial Hospital - Ft. Myers 332-1111North Collier Hospital (NCH)Downtown Naples ............. 552-7000North Collier Hospital (NCH)North Naples ..................... 436-5000Poison Control Center 800-282-3171NeWsPAPerBonita Banner ...................765-0110

Coconut Point Press ......... 777-0473Ft. Myers News Press ...... 335-0233Naples Daily News .......... 992-3609

PUBlIC sCHOOls (Lee County):Edison Community College 800-749-2322Florida Gulf Coast University 800-590-3428School District of Lee County 334-1102reAl esTATe serVICesMichael Burke P.A., Keller Williams Elite Realty........................................... 498-7600Homestead Exemption - Lee County 339-6120Property Appraiser - Lee County 339-6100sOCIAl seCUrITY . 800-772-1213sOUTHWesT FlOrIDA INT’l AIrPOrT........................................... 590-4800TrANsPOrTATIONAirport Shuttle Service ...... 216-7777Greyhound .........................334-1011

Lee County Bus Transit ... 533-8726

U.s. POsTAl serVICeLee & Collier Counties 800-275-8777UTIlITIes (Lee County):Embarq ..................... 866-304-6820eleCTrICFlorida Power and Light 800-262-1322

FlOrIDA reCYClING & WAsTe 332-8500GAs serVICe - Teco (Peoples Gas).................................... 877-932-6747sOlID WAsTe - Lee County 338-3302TelePHONe Sprint (Bonita) ............ 800-699-0728Sprint (Lee County) ... 800-339-1811TV CABleComcast ................... 800-432-4770Time Warner ..................... 574-2020WATer/seWerBonita Springs ...................992-0711Unincorporated Lee County 800-485-0214VeTerINArIANsFlorida Veterinary 24-Hour Emergency.................................... 239-992-8878

Did You Know That In FloridaIt is illegal to sing in a public place

while attired in a swimsuit

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Featured Columnist

The Balancing Act: Retirement vs. College Savings

This column is produced by the Financial Planning Association and provided by Al Procaccino, a member of FPA and Certi ed Financial Planner with Castle Financial.

www.castlefnancial.com

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to see in theCoconut Point Press?

Contact: [email protected]

Even as t e e onomy begins its slow rawl ba ,ollege osts are ontinuing to rise – t at means parents are

continuing to ght a tough battle between funding collegeand funding t eir own retirements.

In O tober, t e college Board reported t at t e average publis ed pri e of tuition and fees for in-state students atfour-year U.S. public colleges was $7,020 for the 2009-10school year, up $429 or 6.5 percent higher than a year ago.After adjusting for in ation, the average net price paid for tuition and fees by publi four-year ollege students overall

is lower in 2009-10 than it was ve years ago — but higher t an it was last year. Private four-year olleges saw a smaller in rease of 4.4 per ent or $1,096, but for a mu ig er average annual tuition of $26,273 for the school year.

Also in October, the Employee Bene t ResearchInstitute (EBRI) and t e Investment company Institute(IcI) also reported in O tober t at Ameri an wor ers w o

eld 401( ) a ounts onsistently from 2003 t roug 2008suffered a 24.3 per ent average drop in t eir a ount balan eduring 2008’s bear mar et.

Despite t ese uge allenges, it’s parti ularly importantfor parents to make retirement their rst priority – kids canalways ta e on loans and sear for s olars ip and grantfunding to tide t em over. Parents an offer elp in a better e onomy, but t e momentum lost in saving for retirement ismu toug er to repla e. But not so fast.

There are serious nancial consequences to breakinginto 401 ( ) and ot er tax- advantaged retirementsavings, and parents tempted to do so s ould loo for other alternatives. A July 2007 Country Insurance andFinancial Services survey found not only that 25 percent of

respondents thought it would cost less than $50,000 to senda ild to a four-year ollege (on average, publi s ools

ave surpassed t at w en you add room and board), but t atnearly alf believe t at saving for ollege is more importantthan their retirement, which most quali ed experts adviseagainst.

Before you pi between yourself and your ild byraiding your retirement a ounts, ere’s w at you s ould

now:You’ll es ape an early distribution penalty, but…

Any wit drawals from an IRA you mig t ta e for your ild or grand ild’s edu ation (as well as your own or your spouse’s) an be wit drawn wit out t e usual 10 per ent

penalty on early distributions before age 59 ½. But youreally need to talk with a tax advisor or a personal nanceexpert li e a cERTIFIED FINANcIAL PLANNER ™

professional to determine w et er your IRA wit drawalswill ave to be reported on your Form 1040.

You might hurt your kid’s chances for nancial aid:T e entire wit drawal from an IRA -- w et er taxable or not -- must be in luded as in ome on t e following year’sappli ation for t e Free Appli ation for Federal StudentAid, or FAFSA. Family income does more to in uence

nancial aid than the size of the family’s assets, and dippinginto your IRA an potentially damage your ild’s potential

nancial aid. Check with a trained nancial planner expertin nancial aid strategy before you make a move.

Don’t even onsider a ‘ ards ip wit drawal’ from a401 ( ) plan:

Earlier t is year, t e Transameri a center for RetirementStudies reported an in rease in wor ers ta ing loans from

t eir 401( ) and ot er wor -based retirement savings.Eig teen per ent of t ose surveyed reported t ey too loansfrom their retirement plans in 2007 compared to 11 percentin 2006. Yet eep in mind t at w ile most plans provide anoption for ards ip wit drawal for emergen y medi al or funeral expenses, t e IRS restri ts use of t ose funds for

ome pur ases or tuition expenses.So w at do you do? Besides tal ing to a tax

professional, it makes sense to nd time to speak with aCFP® professional to take a look at your overall nancial

situation so you can possibly nd alternatives to raiding your retirement. A trained planner an elp you loo over all t espending, saving and investment de isions you’ve made sofar and seal up t e lea s – t en you an dis over w et er you ave smarter options to pay your ild’s tuition. T eyin lude: Starting a search for scholarships and grants withyour kid: See if t ere are grants and s olars ips not only inyour ommunity, but also wit in your industry. Understandw at a prospe tive student’s ollege oi es mig t offer interms of aid from its endowment. Also, some employersoffer s olars ips for t eir employees’ ids. Start sear ingonline, at the of ce and by phone for such aid.

Fine-tuning your negotiating skills: Parents need to be ome more aggressive about negotiating tuition, room,and board at olleges w ere eit er t ey or t eir ildrenhave been accepted. A nancial planner with expertise in

ollege planning an train parents to understand w erethose savings might be against the student’s quali cationsfor getting into t e program of t eir oi e.

Small-Business Owners See Silver LiningIn The Recession (ARA) - T e urrent gloomy e onomi onditions

ontain some good news for t e small-business se tor.A ording to a re ent survey ondu ted by citibank,

some small-business owners and managers are nding asilver lining in t e urrent re ession, seeing more ig -quality andidates available for ire, rising employeeretention rates and gains in market s are.

As a business owner, ow an you take advantage of t ese small-business opportunities and make t em work for your business? Small-business expert Dan Goodgamere ently moderated a robust roundtable of small-businessowners, w o offer t ese t ree tips:1. Take advantage of t e talent pool

As a result of t e re ession, t ere is larger pool of highly quali ed and highly skilled employees available for

ire. Many w o may not ave onsidered working for asmall rm are now more open to the idea. Take time tointerview a variety of job candidates on a regular basis,even if you don’t ave a urrent opening at t e ompany.This technique can help you ll an opening as soon as itis reated wit t e best possible talent, and avoid some of the costs - typically 50 to 200 percent of the employee’s

annual salary - normally asso iated witstaff turnover.2. Retain your best employees

holding on to your best employees isof ourse ru ial to building your business,and it’s going to get arder as t e e onomystarts growing again. First, reate a two-way ommuni ation system t at allowsemployees, on a regular basis, to give andre eive feedba k on t eir performan eand t e performan e of t eir peers andmanagers. Se ond, reate an employeere ognition and rewards program t atextends beyond ompensation and bonus.Be reative wit t e rewards program;

provide employees wit paid time off to volunteer at t eir organization of oi e. Providerecognition with “surprise” thank you gift certi cates to alo al afe or restaurant. T e “t ank you” does not ave to

be a big dollar amount - just the recognition can go a longway.3. Seek feedba k from ustomers as you seek referrals

Wit marketing budgets pin ed, many businessowners are taking a fres look at ways to gain new sales

by winning referrals from existing ustomers. One of t emost effe tive met ods is to seek feedba k from existing

ustomers on t e quality of your produ ts and servi es,and on your pri ing. Tell ustomers dire tly t at youwant to do w atever is ne essary so t at t ey will be so

pleased t at t ey will re ommend your ompany to t eir friends and olleagues. Listen to t eir suggestions on owyou an improve. And w en you’ve followed t rougon t eir advi e, e k ba k wit t em. If you know of agood prospe t, ask your existing ustomers if t ey know

er, and an introdu e you to er and re ommend you.One advantage of t is approa is t at it elps you get t efeedba k t at you need to improve your servi e, even as it

brings in new business.T e small-business se tor typi ally leads t e U.S.

e onomy out of re ession, and t at pattern seems to beolding up in t e urrent downturn. Leveraging tips su

as t ese will be key to surviving t e toug est business

onditions in more t an alf a entury.

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Improve Your Short Game WithThe Proper Grip

Better Golf with “The Golf Doctor”Mike Calbot is the Director of Instructionat Old Corkscrew Golf Club, Estero, FL.

Mike Calbot International Golf Studio & Triad Golf Schools www.golfdoctorusa.com . 239-482-0900

Golfers often struggle with the short gamearound the greens because they try using their normal golf grip for the short game. The grip isas different for the short game as the grip is for

putting. You would not use your putting grip tohit a driver so why would you use the driver gripto hit a chip or pitch shot.

First let us understand the function of the full

swing natural grip. The hands need to be placedon the golf club grip to supply leverage for power and speed along with the ability to re-square theclub face during the release back through theimpact zone. This is best accomplished with themore conventional grip which is held more in the

ngers and diagonally across the palm of the lefthand. Notice from the front view that the leftthumb is at about 1:00 o’clock on the club gripand that the left thumb is only down to the second

joint of the index nger. The “V” that is formed by this position is indicated by the blue line in the

picture. When the right hand is placed on the club both “V’s” form a parallel line to the right side of the face.

The short game grip in function, is to eliminatewrist action and for the clubface to stay moresquare through the impact zone. Generally mostgolfers use an open stance and the short game gripwhich allows the ball to track better and offers a

softer impact for better feel and control. Noticein the short game grip photo that the left thumbis on top at 12:00 o’clock and that the thumb ismore stretched down the grip. This is because theclub is held slightly more in the palm of the hand.When the right hand is placed on the club you canclearly see that on the short game grip the “V’s”

point towards the left side of the face.The next time you go to the practice range give

the short game grip a try and you will be amazedwith the results.

Enjoy, Mike Calbot

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