“World's Most Complete Neighborpedia”
Explore:   What's happening in your neck of the woods?

~ Sean Allen & Pilar Lorenzo ~ International Financing Solutions

Friday Morning Low Tide

Hello Folks, November 14, 2008

This morning in Southwest Florida was another beautiful morning to walk the beach. The tide this morning was at it's lowest since about 6+ months ago. The gulf was calm and the marine life was quite plentiful along the beach.

Although the Shelling wasn't great, but that was expected. We won't have any "good" shelling until anothe storm comes ashore. We don;t have to have a hurricane or tropic storm to wash up fresh shells, but just a strong winter storm that has strong winds. It is the winds that stir up the gulf's floor and pushes the shells up on the beach.

Here are some of the critters I came across today......

This first picture is of a Starfish which I've never seen along the beaches before. I actually saw this one and one other while walking the beach. This little guy was a fast mover too. I'm use to the typical starfish which moves at the pace of a slug, but this guy was very fast.

The below picture is of a live "Banded Tulip" which was moving through the sand looking for the Gulf Waters which had receeded in the low tide.



Sincerely,
Sean Allen
President
International Financing Solutions
a division of Sean Allen, Inc.
Skype: sean.allen5
www.InternationalFinancingSolutions.com

Specializing in Development Financing Around the World

***The best way to reach me is via e-mail***


Get personalized, professional email like this.

2008 Fort Myers Beach Sandsculpting Championship -- Photos-- (Part III)

Hello Folks,

Below is Part III of the pictures from the 2008 Fort Myers Beach Sand Sculpting Championship.



If you missed parts I & II, please click below to take you to them...

http://activerain.com/blogsview/780221/2008-Fort-Myers-Beach-Sandsculpting-Championship-Photos-Part-II

http://activerain.com/blogsview/780201/2008-Fort-Myers-Beach-Sandsculpting-Championship-Photos-Part-I

Sincerely,
Sean Allen
President
International Financing Solutions
a division of Sean Allen, Inc.
Skype: sean.allen5
www.InternationalFinancingSolutions.com

Specializing in Development Financing Around the World

***The best way to reach me is via e-mail***


Get personalized, professional email like this.

2008 Fort Myers Beach Sandsculpting Championship -- Photos --(Part II)

Hello Folks,

Below is "Part II" of the Photos from the 2008 Fort Myers Beach Sand Sculpting Championship held behind the Holiday Inn and Outrigger Hotels.



If you missed Parts I & III, please click below to be directed to those blogs...

http://activerain.com/blogsview/780244/2008-Fort-Myers-Beach-Sandsculpting-Championship-Photos-Part-III

http://activerain.com/blogsview/780201/2008-Fort-Myers-Beach-Sandsculpting-Championship-Photos-Part-I

Sincerely,
Sean Allen
President
International Financing Solutions
a division of Sean Allen, Inc.
Skype: sean.allen5
www.InternationalFinancingSolutions.com

Specializing in Development Financing Around the World

***The best way to reach me is via e-mail***


Get personalized, professional email like this.

2008 Fort Myers Beach Sandsculpting Championship - - Photos -- (Part I)

Hello Folks,

Well ...... This morning we went to check out the Sand Sculptures on Fort Myers Beach. All of the artist were working on their artwork today in preparation to the awards ceremony which come after 5pm on Sunday (tomorrow). The variety of artwork was quite amazing.

Last year, the Sand Sculpture contest was broker up into two separate areas ... the Professionals on one section of Beach and the Amatures on another section. Well, this year they had the same two areas, but I honestly could not see any difference between the "Pros" and Amatures. Last year it was easy to see the difference in quality.

We arrived at 8:30am in an attempt to beat the crown, which we did, BUT by the time we left it was becoming noticably more crowded. Sunday would be the best day to see the finished products, but then again..... It will be even more crowded with spectators.

Below is "Part I" of the pictures

Click on the selections below to take you to Part II and Part III

http://activerain.com/blogsview/780244/2008-Fort-Myers-Beach-Sandsculpting-Championship-Photos-Part-III

http://activerain.com/blogsview/780221/2008-Fort-Myers-Beach-Sandsculpting-Championship-Photos-Part-II


Sincerely,
Sean Allen
President
International Financing Solutions
a division of Sean Allen, Inc.
Skype: sean.allen5
www.InternationalFinancingSolutions.com

Specializing in Development Financing Around the World

***The best way to reach me is via e-mail***


Get personalized, professional email like this.

2008 Ft. Myers Beach Sandsculpting Championships

Hello Folks,

The 2008 Ft. Myers Beach Sandsculpting Championship is being held on Ft. Myers Beach this weekend. The contest actually started yesterday (Wednesday November 5) and last through Sunday (November 9).

The contest takes place toward the southern end of Ft. Myers Beach behind the Holiday Inn. If you choose to go on Saturday or Sunday be prepared to park a fair distance away and have to walk to get to the contest. You are able to park in a couple designated areas and take the Trolley for free.

One area for Public parking is the Lover's Key State Park. The park has a huge grassy area for parking your car and then hop on the FREE Trolley to the Sand Sculpture and back. The other parking area is at Summerlin Square Plaza. Again you can park your car here and then take the FREE Trolley.

If you have never been to a Sand Sculpturing contest it is quite amazing to see the works of art these people are able to do with a pile of sand. Below are some pictures from the 2007 contest.

For additional information, please visit the official website for the contest:

http://sandsculptingfestival.com/index.php

Stay tuned for pictures for the 2008 Contest which will be posted this weekend.



Sincerely,
Sean Allen
President
International Financing Solutions
a division of Sean Allen, Inc.
Skype: sean.allen5
www.InternationalFinancingSolutions.com

Specializing in Development Financing Around the World

***The best way to reach me is via e-mail***

Get personalized, professional email like this.