The Naples 4th of July parade lasted about 2 hours with almost 200 floats. Fifth Avenue South had throngs of people viewing the parade. The parade had both a military and patriotic theme. Hope you enjoy the photos.
A Friend in Need – Helping Other People
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Yesterday, I was informed of a very close and dear friend, Charles Richey, had been hospitalized with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. This particular disease afflicts the nervous system and the inflicted individual looses the use of all their limbs and ability to swallow.
Charles has helped me with my website on many occasions and has always been there to just to talk or give me encouragement when things were rough for me. There are many real estate agents through the United States that have benefited from his assistance. In addition, Charles, is very active in the Las Vegas area with animal rescue organizations. Many times when we talk he will tell me about a new dog that he has staying with him until a home can be found.
Charles does not have any health insurance at this time and with the overall real estate market not as strong as it has been, he will be incurring substantial hospital, physician, and after inpatient care – if you have been hospitalized you may have some idea of what Charles will be facing in the future.
On the Internet, we meet many people and may not meet them in person. So when a call goes out to help another- the internet is a power vehicle to get the word out. I have been lucky to meet Charles and his wife Jacqui in person and have had dinner with them.
You may not know Charles Richey from Las Vegas, but perhaps you know someone that has been striken with this disease and can offer comforting words of advice for this family or if you are so inclined to assist Charles you can visit this site or click on the graphic below.
Donate to the Charles Richey Fund
Thank you for reading this post and any assistance you can offer Charles Richey from Las Vegas.
Economic Stimulus Payment
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For many Americans they are looking forward to their rebate check from the Internal Revenue Service. Individuals are looking forward to their $600, married couples with no qualifying children $1,200, and married couples with qualifying children $1,200 with an additional $300 per child.
To some people receiving the rebate checks, the amount they are receiving is not what they expected – in fact it is below the above stated amounts.
The amount to be received is dependent upon the amount of adjusted gross income and the amount of income taxes which you incurred for 2007.
I found on the Internal Revenue Service’s website a calculator that you can use to determine how much of an economic stimulus check or rebate check you should be expecting. By clicking on this link – calculate your rebate check – after entering some basic information about yourself and income tax return, the amount of check will be made available.
Hope you find this little calculator useful.
Blog Makes Top 100 Real Estate Blogs
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Today, I was very surprised to find this blog to ranked in the Top 100 Real Estate Blogs as per Top 100 Real Estate Blogs.
The ranking is determined by Google Page Rank, Technorati Rank, and Alexa rankings.
The blog is entitled Naples Real Estate News and Market Updates and does cover the communities of Bonita Springs and Estero as well.
Thank you – Top 100 Real Estate Blogs.
Mel’s Diner Benefit
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Mel’s Diner is having a Classic Vehicle Cruise In to benefit Helping Kids With Cancer.
Over 100 classic vehicles will be on display in the parking lot of Mel’s Diner in Fort Myers, on US 41 – ½ mile south of Colonial Blvd. this Sunday November 25th from 6:00-9:00 P.M. Proceeds raised during the car show will benefit Helping Kids with Cancer.
Helping Kids With Cancer provides an opportunity to rally local area communities in support of this important cause. Children, ranging in age from infants to age 19 are being treated in the seven county region of SW Florida: Lee, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Desoto, Charlotte and Sarasota at The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Before the establishment of the outpatient center, children with cancer or other blood disorders would have to travel all the way to Miami or Tampa for treatment. Currently, plans are underway to build a 12-bed pediatric inpatient unit. Children requiring hospitalization while undergoing chemotherapy cannot risk exposure to common cold germs due to their compromised immune systems. A unit designed specifically to meet their unique requirements allows children to be treated in a healing environment, with a child friendly staff and standards. No child is denied treatment as a result of their family’s inability to pay.
Also, help kids at The Children’s Hospital during the holidays by bringing a teddy bear to be donated and delivered by the Vietnam Veterans of America Florida Chapter 594.
There will be a cookout and live entertainment by Uptown Express.
There is NO admission charge.
For additional information please call Mel’s Diner at 239–275-7850 or Richard Karp – Director of Marketing at 239-489-0085 or Denise Mangos of The Spirit of the 50’s at 239-278-9007.