Marconi Day at the Lighthouse in Ponce Inlet, Florida

Saturday, October 8th from 10 - 2,  visit the Ponce DeLeon Lighthouse as they honor Guglielmo Marconi, the father of wireless telegraphy (radio telegraph). Participate in workshops using cutting-edge concepts he developed during the early 20th century, but taken for granted today. Included with regular admission, no advance reservations required. Regular admission to the lighthouse museum is $5 for adults (12 years and older), and $1.50 for children.

Open Sunday, October 2nd 1 - 4

This newly renovated home will be open for your viewing on Sunday from 1 - 4 pm.  Stop by to tour and see the breathtaking views of the south end of the island.  You have to see this to appreciate the ambiance of the setting.  Whether in daylight or at night the lighthouse is just a stones throw away with stunning beauty.  Features of this home include granite countertops, kitchen island with prep sink, wood cabinets, hardwood flooring, elevator, wood burning fireplace,, four bedrooms with three and one half baths, family room with game room, oversized two car garage with storage and workbench.  Welcome to paradise in Florida's best kept secret.. Residents can ride bikes or walk to the beach, nature trails, beach park with jetty, doggie beach, marinas, historic lighthouse, Marine Science Center, and waterfront restaurants..

Ponce Inlet Grant Received

Did you know that Ponce Inlet received a grant of just under $20,000 from the State Division of Forestry?  Yes, they did!!  One Hundred and Fourteen Trees have and/or will be planted at various locations.. Genre of trees include sabal palms, hollies, weeping yaupons, upright yaupons and 3 red cedars.  The Sabal Palm is the State tree. 

JUST LISTED IN PONCE INLET

Views and More Views... of the Lighthouse and the Ocean.  Offered at $629,000, this 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home will be available to view next week.  Call PJ Warner for your private showing. 386-290-8195

Riverfront Homes are Selling

Statistics for Sales of Riverfront Homes South of Dunlawton:

2010    Sold  Prices   $202K  -  $1 mil
2011    Sold  Prices   $315K  -  $1.8  mil

2010    Average $ per square foot   $230
2011    Average $ per square foot   $240

2010   Average Days on the Market  348 days
2011   Average Days on the Market  333 days

Eight properties closed in 2011 with 3 pending (to date ) compared to 8 total closed in 2010.

Irene Destroys Seven Sea Turtle Nests

Volusia County employees and volunteers combed 36 miles of beach last week to check 300 sea turtle nests buried in the sand. They discovered that seven nests had been washed out to sea and observed that most of the nests had been "washed over," meaning they were covered with water at some point but were not severely damaged. 
The wooden stakes and ropes had to be re-established for many of the nests.
Most of the nests in Volusia County contain loggerhead eggs, with several nests laid by leatherbacks and green turtles. The average nest contains about 100 eggs.
The sea turtle nesting season starts May 1 and continues through October 31st.  Residents need to continue to restrict the lighting onto the beaches as the artificial lights hinder the hatchlings trek to reach the water. 

Ponce Inlet Open House, September 11

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, September 11   1 - 4 pm

86 Rains Court, Ponce Inlet

3 Bedroom / 2 Bath Single Family Home

Views of the Lighthouse

$259,000

PJ Warner

RE/ Max Signature

"In a Tough Market.... Experience Matters"