Coldwell Banker agents take the lead



Ron Turrisi and MaryJo Bowers-Turrisi have been named sales leaders for November.

Among their expertise in the local Real Estate market, they’re achieved membership in Coldwell Banker’s prestigious International President’s Elite, which is awarded to the top 4 percent of Coldwell Banker agents. Between Ron and MaryJo, they have a total of 28 years in the Real Estate industry, and have lived on Fort Myers Beach as full-time residents a combined 28 years.

Ron and Lorrie Curry have been named listing leaders for November.

Ron and Lorrie Curry have a goal to provide prospective sellers, buyers, and investors with confidentiality, efficiency, and integrity. They offer exclusive services throughout Real Estate transactions, in order to make them stress free. These services incorporate a personal commitment to provide the client with the greatest ability in making decisions for the utmost in customer satisfaction.



Beach chamber

posts holiday hours



The chamber will be closed at noon Wednesday, Dec. 24 and will reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 26 in celebration of Christmas.

The chamber will be closed at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31 and will reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2.





SHIPS program

offers mortgage help



Money Management Inter-national, a nonprofit credit and debt counseling and education agency, has launched of a foreclosure prevention program, which has grown from a successful pilot program started in July 2007. With receipt of its second $1 million grant from HSBC-North America, MMI is able to expand its Preserving Homeownership and Savings Education Strategy (PHASES) program.

Utilizing the HSBC funds, the PHASES program provides grants for up to $7,500 – an increase from $5,000 – during the pilot phase˜to qualified homeowners who are striving to recover from a temporary financial setback.

As part of the program, the PHASES team provides one-on-one financial counseling sessions to help keep families in their homes and effectively manage their personal finances.

During the pilot phase of the program, MMI and HSBC helped hundreds of homeowners become current on outstanding mortgage payments and have provided vital financial planning skills to keep consumers on the road to financial stability. The pilot programs success is evidenced by its receipt of the NeighborWorks Americas 2008 Innovations in Homeowner-ship Contest, for its innovative post-purchase strategy for consumers.

For more, call (888) 589-6959 or visit MMIPHASES.com.