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What Electric Companies Serve Collier County?

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Collier County residents get electric service from one of two electric companies. The two electric companies serving Collier County are Florida Power & Light Company and LCEC.

Florida Power & Light Company

Florida Power & Light Company, the third-largest electric utility in the country, serves approximately 4.9 million customer accounts and across half of Florida. Their customers’ electric bills are around 25 percent lower than the national average. Plus, FPL’s electric service reliability is better than 99.98 percent! It has one of the most fuel-efficient power plant fleets in the world!

LCEC

LCEC is a non-profit electric distribution cooperative serving about 210,000 customers in Southwest Florida. It’s competitively priced. It’s one of the largest co-ops in the US and one of the largest employers in Lee County, Florida. Any customer in the service territory can join the cooperative. LCEC serves customers in Cape Coral, Sanibel, Captiva, North Fort Myers,Pine Island, Everglades City, Ave Maria, Immokalee, parts of Lehigh Acres and Marco Island. The cooperative began in 1940.

Are You Buying a Home on Marco Island?

Considering buying a home on Marco Island? We’d love to help you find one that’s just right for your needs.

First, check out available Marco Island area properties using this helpful search tool. If it’s easier, you can just call us at 239-821-7926 or get in touch with us online to let us know what you’re looking for. We’re happy to contact you however you prefer. Then, we’ll start searching our databases right away using criteria you specify!

In the meantime, you can also easily explore Marco Island real estate by price:

Also, to stay current on the latest listing and community events, connect with your Marco Island area expert on Facebook or Twitter!

 

Did You Know That Even In Florida People Can Be Vitamin D Deficient?!

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Did you know that even people in the Sunshine State can be vitamin D deficient? According to Dr.  Myrdalis Diaz-Ramirez, we’d need to sunbathe for around 15 minutes every day wearing little more than a bikini at noon in order to get our daily dose of vitamin D naturally! Let’s face it, few of us have time to take a sunbathing break in the middle of the day every day. Right?

She also says that that sunbathing session would be counterproductive if we wear sunscreen. She says that sunscreen above a protection factor of 15 will block almost all the rays that trigger the making of vitamin D in our skin!

Have you had a vitamin D test, or did you just figure that living in Florida automatically means you won’t be vitamin D deficient?

Are You Buying a Home on Marco Island?

Considering buying a home on Marco Island? We’d love to help you find one that’s just right for your needs.

First, check out available Marco Island area properties using this helpful search tool. If it’s easier, you can just call us at 239-821-7926 or get in touch with us online to let us know what you’re looking for. We’re happy to contact you however you prefer. Then, we’ll start searching our databases right away using criteria you specify!

In the meantime, you can also easily explore Marco Island real estate by price:

Also, to stay current on the latest listing and community events, connect with your Marco Island area expert on Facebook or Twitter!

What Palm Trees Are Native To Florida?

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Florida offers the perfect environment for palm trees. Yet, which palm trees are native to the state? Did you know that the coconut palm isn’t native to Florida?! Indeed. Florida only has 12 native species of palm trees. Species like the paurotis palm grows mostly in the wetlands. The needle palm, a small, shrub-like palm is another native species of palm. The cabbage palm, also called the sabal palm, is native and Florida’s official state tree. Other natives include thatch palms, silver palms and royal palms. Florida’s native palms like the thatch and silver palms produce small fruits that animals rely on.

Florida’s endangered palm trees are the following: Royal palm, silver palm, and thatch palm.

Are You Buying a Home on Marco Island?

Considering buying a home on Marco Island? We’d love to help you find one that’s just right for your needs.

First, check out available Marco Island area properties using this helpful search tool. If it’s easier, you can just call us at 239-821-7926 or get in touch with us online to let us know what you’re looking for. We’re happy to contact you however you prefer. Then, we’ll start searching our databases right away using criteria you specify!

In the meantime, you can also easily explore Marco Island real estate by price:

Also, to stay current on the latest listing and community events, connect with your Marco Island area expert on Facebook or Twitter!

Old Marco Island Couples Quaint Fishing Village Feel With Spectacular Luxury

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Old Marco was once a fishing village in its early days. Before the explosive growth and development across much of Marco Island, it also featured a clam cannery and a pineapple plantation. It’s rich with over a century of history. Real estate in Old Marco offers you friendly neighbors, beautiful and luxurious homes, and breathtaking views.

Old Marco never quite lost its fishing roots. Even still, fishing boats leave Old Marco Island daily for adventure.The area features a maze of canals and roadways, spectacular condominium complexes and homes right on the water. You’ll even find  cozy one-bedroom homes perfect for starting out or retiring.

There’s even the Marco Island Historical Museum, which explores the now permanently lost Calusa and Muspa Native Americans. They belong among Ten Thousand Islands district of the Glades culture. Old Marco is the site of a famous 1895 archaeological expedition. The Key Marco Cat (a half feline, half human being carved into wood) is considered one of the most intriguing Native American artifacts ever discovered in Florida. It was found right here in the very soil that is now Old Marco.

Are You Buying a Home on Marco Island?

Considering buying a home on Marco Island? We’d love to help you find one that’s just right for your needs.

First, check out available Marco Island area properties using this helpful search tool. If it’s easier, you can just call us at 239-821-7926 or get in touch with us online to let us know what you’re looking for. We’re happy to contact you however you prefer. Then, we’ll start searching our databases right away using criteria you specify!

In the meantime, you can also easily explore Marco Island real estate by price:

Also, to stay current on the latest listing and community events, connect with your Marco Island area expert on Facebook or Twitter!

Selling Your Home Down The Road? Solar Panels Might Be A Good Investment

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First time home buyers are willing to pay more for solar panels.

If you’re thinking of selling your home in the future, you might consider investing in solar panels. Most people installing solar panels think about their own energy cost savings. Here’s something else to consider though. First-time home buyers are really into solar panels, according to the latest data.

They’re so into solar panels that entry-level listings with solar panels in the descriptions sold for up to 40 percent more than predicted!

This next generation of home buyers see solar panels already installed as a long term investment. Right now might be the single best time to install solar panels to your home if you plan on selling down the road. Why? Let’s say you plan to sell in two years. Well, if you install solar panels this year, not only will you reap the benefit of millennial home buyers fighting over your house, willing to pay 40 percent more than we’d predict, but it’s not too late yet for you to benefit from the federal solar tax credit!

So, the cost isn’t nearly what it looks like at first glance. If you purchase solar panels now, then when you file taxes in 2019, you can get almost one-third of that cost right back in your pocket next year as a tax credit. A 10,000 system would cost seven grand when you factor that in. And if young home buyers are willing to pay up to 40 percent more than predicted for their first home, these make a sound investment.

Now, while Florida doesn’t have the same solar incentives as some other states, there is one other incentive. Florida homes have tremendous solar energy generating capabilities. Under the law they have to credit customers for net excess energy generation in a month. So, if you generate more energy than you use, you’ll get paid for that energy.

Are You Buying a Home on Marco Island?

Considering buying a home on Marco Island? We’d love to help you find one that’s just right for your needs.

First, check out available Marco Island area properties using this helpful search tool. If it’s easier, you can just call us at 239-821-7926 or get in touch with us online to let us know what you’re looking for. We’re happy to contact you however you prefer. Then, we’ll start searching our databases right away using criteria you specify!

In the meantime, you can also easily explore Marco Island real estate by price:

Also, to stay current on the latest listing and community events, connect with your Marco Island area expert on Facebook or Twitter!

Collier County Building & Land Use E-Permitting

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E-permitting in Collier County

Did you know that in Collier County, the Growth Management Department accepts application packages electronically through their E-Permitting program? Yep! Most Building and Land Use permit types work with the E-Permitting program!

Applying for Building & Land Use Permits With E-Permitting

If interested in using the E-Permitting program for your Building and Land Use permit application, just submit your application and documents through the GMD Public Portal. It’s pretty easy. The software guides you through the entire process. Plus, it lets you track your application and quickly respond to any insufficiency and correction letters. The E-Permitting program also lets you download approved documents. You can sometimes even schedule inspections using the portal.

E-permitting lets you work on your permit application after hours. This can help expedite your project. No lines. No taking your lunch break to drop off forms. Of course, processing of the applications happens on business days, but at least you get the convenience of applying electronically.

Check it out here. Then, register for a GMD Public Portal account. The program works best on Google Chrome, Firefox, and the current version of Internet Explorer. Keep in mind, you’ll need JAVA installed on your computer to file electronically in Collier County.

Are You Buying a Home on Marco Island?

Considering buying a home on Marco Island? We’d love to help you find one that’s just right for your needs.

First, check out available Marco Island area properties using this helpful search tool. If it’s easier, you can just call us at 239-821-7926 or get in touch with us online to let us know what you’re looking for. We’re happy to contact you however you prefer. Then, we’ll start searching our databases right away using criteria you specify!

In the meantime, you can also easily explore Marco Island real estate by price:

Also, to stay current on the latest listing and community events, connect with your Marco Island area expert on Facebook or Twitter!

Does Florida Have An Intangibles Tax?

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Intangibles Tax in Florida repealed.

Many people head to Florida to retire and ask, “Does Florida still have an Intangibles Tax?” If you’re considering relocating to Florida, the answer will please you.

No. Florida repealed its Intangibles Tax in 2007. Once upon a time, Floridians were taxed on intangible property like mutual and money market funds and stocks. Our residents were also taxed on any accounts receivable not secured by real property. After working all their lives and planning for retirement, it usually just meant a hassle. See, many people would avoid paying the intangibles tax by FLINTs (Florida intangible tax trusts) and FLITEs (Florida intangible tax-exempt trusts). These trusts would hold personal property for them and they could get around what came to be considered a “voluntary” tax. People called it that because you could create an irrevocable trust to work around it. It was a hassle, but worth it usually. Now, Floridians who have planned well and created a safe amount of wealth for their retirements avoid the intangibles tax altogether.

In 2007, the intangibles property tax in Florida was virtually eliminated. Only a few exceptions remained. For example, some remnants exist. Like, if you lend money via liens or mortgages on real estate property, you must pay a nonrecurring intangible tax on those. Also, renters who rent from a government organization still pay an annual governmental leasehold intangible tax.

So, come on down! Keep your hard-earned wealth and enjoy the sandy beaches of Marco Island!

Are You Buying a Home on Marco Island?

Considering buying a home on Marco Island? We’d love to help you find one that’s just right for your needs.

First, check out available Marco Island area properties using this helpful search tool. If it’s easier, you can just call us at 239-821-7926 or get in touch with us online to let us know what you’re looking for. We’re happy to contact you however you prefer. Then, we’ll start searching our databases right away using criteria you specify!

In the meantime, you can also easily explore Marco Island real estate by price:

Also, to stay current on the latest listing and community events, connect with your Marco Island area expert on Facebook or Twitter!

 

 

 

How To Check A Contractor’s License In Collier County

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Report a Florida contractor to licensing board.

If you’re hiring a contractor, it’s important to check to make sure they have a contractor’s license. First of all, it reduces the chances that you will get scammed by a con artist posing as a contractor. Secondly, it gives you recourse in the even that the contractor doesn’t fulfill his part of the contract. Importantly, it also helps ensure the person can do a safe job.

According to both the State Statue and the Collier County Ordinance anyone who engages in any construction contracting business must have a county contractor license and certificate of competency or be a state-certified contractor.

So, if you’re about to pay someone to remodel your home, build an addition or install a pool, check their license! You can check the status of a contractor’s license or submit a complaint on the Collier County Licensing Portal.

Now, if you’re just hiring a handyman, keep in mind, they aren’t licensed contractors. Still, they are required to have an occupational license issued by the Collier County Business Tax Office.

Are You Buying a Home on Marco Island?

Considering buying a home on Marco Island? We’d love to help you find one that’s just right for your needs.

First, check out available Marco Island area properties using this helpful search tool. If it’s easier, you can just call us at 239-821-7926 or get in touch with us online to let us know what you’re looking for. We’re happy to contact you however you prefer. Then, we’ll start searching our databases right away using criteria you specify!

In the meantime, you can also easily explore Marco Island real estate by price:

Also, to stay current on the latest listing and community events, connect with your Marco Island area expert on Facebook or Twitter!

 

 

Tigertail Beach Clean-Up Volunteers Greeted By Gorgeous Blue Herons

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Last week, a beach clean-up event at Tigertail Beach brought out volunteers. The volunteers were greeted by a spectacular display of lagoon residents including great blue herons, white ibis, egrets, willets and ibis. Thanks to timing of the clean-up event, the low tide made it easier to wade into the lagoon to collect litter left behind by less thoughtful beach goers. It was also the perfect time to watch these beautiful creatures looking for food in the mudflats.

Volunteers found the beach pretty clean even though the last two quarterly clean-ups were cancelled. The September event was cancelled because of the hurricane, and the December clean-up event saw a rare downpour!

No matter where you live on Marco Island, you’re near Tigertail Beach. Tigertail Beach is a local favorite. It’s well-suited for families and nature lovers. The beach offers showers, restrooms, and a concession. You’ll also enjoy a scenic boardwalk and a lovely butterfly garden.

Tigertail Beach, a Collier County park, and fairly new. Just a decade ago, the gorgeous natural area was no more than an off-shore sandbar. The winds of Hurricane Wilma piled up the sand and connected it to the mainland. Now, it’s Collier County’s treasured secret beach connected to a quiet lagoon. The whole area is a nature-lover’s treasure.

Are You Buying a Home on Marco Island?

Considering buying a home on Marco Island? We’d love to help you find one that’s just right for your needs.

First, check out available Marco Island area properties using this helpful search tool. If it’s easier, you can just call us at 239-821-7926 or get in touch with us online to let us know what you’re looking for. We’re happy to contact you however you prefer. Then, we’ll start searching our databases right away using criteria you specify!

In the meantime, you can also easily explore Marco Island real estate by price:

Also, to stay current on the latest listing and community events, connect with your Marco Island area expert on Facebook or Twitter!

How To Show Show No Estate Tax Liability In Florida

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Did you know that a federal change eliminated Florida’s old estate tax? Indeed! If a person died on or after January 1, 2005, no estate tax is due to Florida. It’s also really easy to show that you have no liability to pay an estate tax. To get the estate tax lien removed, the estate representative only has to fill out one of two forms.

Florida Form DR-312

If the estate is not required to IRS Form 706 or Form 706-NA, choose this form. The personal representative file this form, known formally as the Affidavit of No Florida Estate Tax Due. It’s Florida Form DR-312. Filing a DR-312 will cause the release of the estate tax lien.

Florida Form DR-313

Now, if the estate is a required to file IRS Form 706 or Form 706-NA, file a different Florida form. Instead of the DR-312, file the Florida Form DR-313. It’s also called an Affidavit of No Florida Estate Tax Due When Federal Return is Required. Filing this form will in turn release the estate tax lien by the State of Florida.

Head to see the clerk of the court in the county where the Florida property is located to file either the DR-312 or the DR-313.

Are You Buying a Home on Marco Island?

Considering buying a home on Marco Island? We’d love to help you find one that’s just right for your needs.

First, check out available Marco Island area properties using this helpful search tool. If it’s easier, you can just call us at 239-821-7926 or get in touch with us online to let us know what you’re looking for. We’re happy to contact you however you prefer. Then, we’ll start searching our databases right away using criteria you specify!

In the meantime, you can also easily explore Marco Island real estate by price:

Also, to stay current on the latest listing and community events, connect with your Marco Island area expert on Facebook or Twitter!

Contact Cathy


239.821.7926
Cathy.Rogers@Sothebysrealty.com