What is a short sale, foreclosure or forbearance as it relates to buying and selling real estate? What good real estate deals are currently available on the Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast? Why do banks allow a short sale, foreclosure and forbearance?

www.tourfactory.com For more information, contact: Martha Thorn 727-432-9019 Coldwell Banker Enjoy life at the beach! This waterfront Key West style home offers an open and inviting floor plan with wrap around verandas to take advantage of the gorgeous vistas. You will savor outdoor lifestyle opportunities provided by the dock, pool and additional wood decks. Light and bright interiors are enhanced by soaring ceilings, travertine floors and numerous French doors. The combined living and dining room couples with an open kitchen and family room to provide an abundance of living space. A breakfast area adjoins the gracious kitchen which features custom wood cabinets, granite countertops, breakfast bar and top line appliances including a beverage refrigerator and compactor. The split master retreat offers French doors to the veranda, luxurious bath with tub room and walk-in custom closet. An adjoining bonus room could be used as a study or game room. The former pool bath has been converted into a computer room. The two car garage features a good sized air conditioned bonus room which could be an office or exercise room. Walk to the white sands beach on the Gulf or drive across the new Belleair Beach bridge for shopping and dining.

For those who thought that the only place that the most beautiful sunsets was Key West….think again. Destin, Florida is known for having sugar white beaches and emerald green water and a vacationers dream. Our sunsets are captivating and there are no two alike! The sugar white sands and emerald waters draw us all to Destin and keep us coming back time and time again. Experience the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village, spend your day in the upscale boutiques of the Destin Commons and your evening dining in 4-star restaurants. Destin truly has something for everyone. And what visit to Destin would be complete without experiencing the biggest summertime marine tailgate party held every day at Crab Island? Anchor your boat in the crystal clear shallows, grab your favorite beverage and party with the localsDestin Style! For more information on real estate, contact Cynthia Roberson with Coldwell Banker United, Realtors at (850) 585-3602 or email Cynthia@CynthiaRoberson.com .

Fort Taylor is a Civil War era fort in Key West, Florida. It is an important, historic structure placed in a beautiful waterfront setting. It is one of the island’s true gems. Here is a brief tour of “Fort Zach.”

www.myfloridaauction.com Key West Style Home in Sewall’s Point For Auction 7 Kingston Court Sewall’s Point, FL 34996 TOTAL SF: 5579 LIVING SF: 4452 BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 4 & 1/2 Classic Key West style home located in prestigious south Sewall’s Point! Once you enter this home, you feel the warmth and uniqueness throughout. Exclusively appointed with reclaimed Chicago brick flooring, custom crafted molding and built-ins, Norwegian pine floors, multiple French doors, plantation shutters and an immense double sided brick fireplace serving both the family room and Florida room. The house is further enhanced with an upstairs bonus room that can be used for an apartment. (Complete with efficiency kitchen and washer/dryer). The lush back yard enjoys a Koi pond, play area, screened pool and spa. All these outdoor features are complimented by a fantastic new summer kitchen. This home is truly one of a kind.

Madeira Beach Yacht Club is a private, gated, immaculately kept facility that is set amidst tropical gardens. Madeira Beach Yacht Club has two swimming pools, clubhouse with pool table, lockers, exercise equipment, in addition to the amenities listed. The complex laps the Boca Ciega Intracoastal waterway and is just a few minutes from the Gulf of Mexico with its miles of sugar white soft sandy beaches where dolphins can be seen at play most days & evenings, and oh what spectacular sunsets! The club boasts a club house with a small, well equipped gym, Jacuzzi, sauna, showers and games room. Outdoors, you will find sun loungers, brollies, tables and benches as well as fishing piers. 0 – 800 /wk – 4/17-12/19 0 – 1150 /wk – 12/19-4/17 The local flood-lit city park is just across from the yacht club. Various rest areas/ play grounds, ball games/ free tennis courts etc. Many local shops, bars and restaurants are within minutes walk. Whether its golfing, fishing, shopping, canoeing, museums, football, Busch Gardens, Lowry Park Zoo, St. John’s Pass, Clearwater Beach, St Pete’s Beach, Tampa’s Dog Track, horse back riding, bike rentals, the list is endless- just check out tourist information across the way on Tom Stuart Causeway, minutes from the yacht club. John’s Pass Historic Fishing Village and Boardwalk is Pinellas County’s #1 tourist attraction and is located 10 minutes south on Gulf Blvd. This quaint turn-of-the-century fishing pier features more than 100 unique shops …

www.yctv.tv – The Key West Marine Park is located on the oceanside of the island of Key West, Florida, from Duval Street to the White Street Pier. This public underwater park has been established to enhance protection for the near shore coral reef ecosystem and to provide for compatible use by boaters, swimmers, and beach visitors. The three buoyed areas are for swimming and snorkeling and are closed to motorized vessels. For boaters, there are two access lanes to the shoreline. The public can access the Key West Marine Park from four locations: South Beach at the southern end of Duval St., Dog Beach at the end of Vernon Street, the Mary and John Spottswood Waterfront Park at the foot of Seminole Street, and Higgs Beach from Reynolds Street to White Street. The Marine Park is located at Higgs Beach at Atlantic Boulevard, 525 Angela St. The Park is free to the public; however, you can join Reef Relief for as little as /year. Be sure to visit the Reef Relief Environmental Center & Gift Store at the Historic Seaport — foot of William St. in Key West.

THE SAIL HARBOR “Key West Style” TOWNHOMES are the newest addition to our inventory of luxury living at its best. Sail Harbor Townhomes offer that Key West style in the heart of South Ft Myers. These spacious two storey homes boast over 2000 sq foot of air conditioned luxury. The first floor is where the bedrooms and bathrooms are located, the master suite offering a luxury en-suite bathroom. The ground floor consists of the Living area, kitchen and dining room. This brand new community boasts one of the best locations in the area. Just a short five minute drive to the exotic Islands of Sanibel and Captiva and the beaches of Ft Myers. All local amenities are close by, including fine dining, shopping and recreational activities. COME EXPERIENCE FLORIDA LIVING AT ITS BEST COME VISIT SAIL HARBOR.

Water, water, water! Bayfront Key West style home situated on 240′ of waterfront of Lido Key. This sun drenched ,architecturally designed gem consists of 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, a 3 car garage, and so much more. This truly unique, island paradise home and setting was designed and created only 8 years ago. Enjoy the gourmet kitchen including upgraded stainless appliances and a serving window to the outside entertaining area. Appreciate the fine details of the mill work, as well as the unique water views from most rooms. Outside, enjoy the 800 sq ft covered entertaining area or bathe in the over sized pool. The deep water dock set up is incredible with room for multiple boats. The truly special location of this property allows one an easy walk to the gorgeous white sands of Lido Beach or a quick stroll to the World Class shopping of St. Armand’s Circle. Please visit my website www.dipintocollection.com for more information. Patrick N. DiPinto III Coldwell Banker Previews International 941-323-0033

www.tourfactory.com For more information, contact: Steve Eckhardt 813-765-1182 Cornerstone Properties Investments Beautiful waterfront condo located in a gated, boat-friendly community. Recently renovated and move-in ready. Boat slips are available. Key West style resort living includes 24-hr. manned security gate; 3 pools; Jacuzzi spa overlooking Tampa Bay; lighted tennis courts; walking paths; bicycle racks; fishing piers; clubhouse with state-of-the-art fitness center with plasma TVs, cardio theater, saunas, and business center; and convenience store. Restaurant and yacht club currently under construction. On-site leasing office also available for part-time water lovers! Convenient to downtown, shopping, interstate, & international airports.