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ambergris caye  real estate update

COULD YOU LIVE HERE ?

COULD YOU LIVE HERE?

Been extremely busy the past few months.  The Recovering Real Estate market here on the island has made nice strides in 2010.

TAKE IT EASY !

TAKE IT EASY !

What has been driving our island market has been the great deal and negotiating abilities of buyers, sellers and the agents that bring them together. We have clients buying property for as little as 10 % down at 10% with a term of up to 5-8 yrs. People who have not been able to get in the market are now making their move.

THIS COULD BE YOUR FRONT YARD

THIS COULD BE YOUR FRONT YARD

Telecommuters (on-line workers) and International workers (sales people, oil rig workers, International contractors) are now calling Belize their home. The friendly people and the turquoise waters are not the only reasons they are moving to Belize. Another big reason seems to be TAXES! We have some clients that live in some states that are squeezing them for more money$ in new and higher taxes. The Fed Government threatening to raise capital gains, the constantly increasing cost of medications and health care, the dwindling economy, unemployment on the rise are all reasons that are forcing Americans to rethink where they want to live the rest of their lives. This will continue to stimulate our local economy that has  needed a shot in the arm because of tourism being down.

ROOM WITH A VIEW

ROOM WITH A VIEW

The reasons why people are taking less vacations are the same reasons there are more and more people exploring living abroad in other English speaking countries.

RAT RACE ? NO THANK YOU. KAYAK RACE FINISH LINE !

RAT RACE ? NO THANK YOU. KAYAK RACE FINISH LINE !

The people we speak to are amazed how simple and fun  it can be to relocate. The people that can’t make the move now are locking themselves in for the future by taking advantage of the loans being offered by the sellers. They are buying their piece of paradise with a land purchase, commercial property, a condominium or whatever  fits their dreams . We have been watching  the 2 and 3 bedroom condo inventory on the MLS thin out over the past 4 months. This is guaranteed to stimulate the market for houses.

Lions win BIG with Bingo

CHaa – CHING $ ,  hit for 86 bucks -DRINKS for all my friends

Winners of the biggest pot of the night

Bigger crowds mean BIGGER pots $ (bring a friend)  , starts at 6:30 every Friday.  Petey and Bonnie paying the lucky winners (all five)

Roger Master of ceremonies pulling the lucky numbers

Tina WINS, Now this is getting FUN

Scott on vacation splits pot with the kiddos, seems like a fun time for the family.They have Karate on Friday upstairs, we could hear them jumping around before the game. The Lions Club stays pretty busy.
This is a family social and teenagers have a special invitation, any age may play. 2 dollars a card Tina and I won  $ 137 bucks, never thought bingo could be so much fun

Petey signals Roger that it’s another good size pot, great organization between the lions members.
Don’t miss the barbecue chicken every Friday before Bingo. Bingo starts at 6:30 and will normally run till 9, nice social event for Fridays . Thanks for the invite Roger and Bonnie we had lots of fun .The newest lions members seem to be settling in well, keep up the good work!

Bingo Friday-at Lions Club

Bonnie

Thanks for the info. Bonnie , we will be there . This will be another fun way to support the lions , chicken , Beers and Bingo .  Please everybody pass the word ,this will be fun .

Thanksgiving Party 2009

Tina and I had a wonderful time, thanks everyone. We are all already talking about next year. Check back later for more text .  Some pictures are not uploading, come back later please. Thanks everyone, we love ya and look forward to seeing you next year.     Tim & Tina










couple beauties























The 2 that made it happen, thanks Tina and Nancy. Special thanks to Alex for taking all the pictures , please note this is Alex’s intelectual property .

THANKS ALEX, the photos were well done. Consider photography as a hobby or profession, your good!

Tres Pescado Slam Fishing Tournament Belize

ACFFC Sponsored Tournaments
Tres Pescado Slam Tournament a fly fishing only tournament promoting fly fishing in Belize as well as data collection with the first year to support a baseline count of the big 3 has been organized by ACFFC and is well under way set to run August 20-22, 2009.
Big news for the Tres Pescado Slam Tournament and Belize: The TPST event has been approved as an IGFA Inshore World Championship Qualifier Event. This means anglers can compete in the TPST and the winner can qualify for an invitation to the World Championships. For Belize this brings prestige and prominence to this fly fishing event and hopefully more anglers. To learn about the IGFA qualifier go to wwww.tres-pescado-tournament.org/igfa_event.php.   READ MORE..
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El Pescador and Green Reef
Present- Ambergris Caye Belize Tres Pescado Slam Tournament
Belize’s first Fly Fishing only catch and release Tournament.
Tarpon, Bone fish, and Permit.  READ MORE..
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Tres Pescado Slam Fishing Tournament 2009
The Tres Pescado Slam Fly Fishing Tournament will be held off Ambergris Caye, Belize on Thursday, August 20th – Saturday, August 22nd, 2009. The date has been set to coincide with the best fishing for a grand slam of tarpon, permit and bonefish on the flats surrounding Ambergris Caye, Belize.
When
Thursday, August 20th – Saturday, August 22nd, 2009. The date has been set to coincide with the best fishing for a grand slam of tarpon, permit and bonefish on the flats surrounding Ambergris Caye, Belize.
READ MORE…

Lemon Crush Belize Launch Party

Beauties in Bikinis and Baubles was the theme of the night. Lemon Crush Belize and Moondancer put on a fabulous event. It was a celebration of the ladies of Costa Maya as they put on a fashion show to help support the launch of San Pedro’s Sultry Sweet Lemon Crush Belize 2009 Luxury Bikini Collection.
(in 2009, 3 years after moving to Belize from “PHL”, Lara Lennon decided it was time. All the elements lined themselves up, and Lara saw the bag of lemons she’d been using to sustain herself had taken root. With both feet firmly planted in her new life and one hand still in her grandmothers jewelry box, bore some super sophisticated, sexy suits.)
http://www.lemoncrushbelize.com/

It was an amazing night, and we are so proud of Lara. She was definitely in her element.
Lara Lennon is redefining the swimsuit with her one-of-a-kind creations from her line . Each piece of Art That You Wear is a fabulous hybrid of the new and the old, defining RIGHT NOW. Start with supremely delicious suits, add in hand selected vintage jewelry, fold in hand made Belizean hardwood boxes for packaging, and you have the recipe for one of the best products you can get out of a bag of lemons; . Written by Lara


The first round of swim suits came out and I would have to say they looked pretty good.

Thanks to Monndancer for letting Lara host the event at the shop!

Lara, sporting one of her fine bathing suits.

Thanks to everyone one that pitched in to help

I think the men were pretty happy.  (Cory FOCUS )

I asked Peter and Paul what they thought, but they were pretty speechless (Paul’s glasses were getting fogged up)


The crowd waiting for the 2nd round.


2nd round of the swim suit launch party

This is a  FIRST, both Jules and Tim speechless . Great job Lara. Hope she can do that again (sure the guys wouldn’t mind).

Chris helped out serving drinks to the crowd ( not sure if that was because of the view).





3rd and final round, (Tim get out of the way,now he wants to p/up photography).

Cory striking up stimulating conversation Tom, Shar (in the background), and Zac. , (think Tom could use a smoke after that) Jules and Alana

I didn’t know Tanya was a blond.
Next, Tim window shopping !



I wonder if They‘re real……….

Window shopping was a crowd stopper.

Now you know why Tim lives in the Caribbean



Appetizers were catered by Hummingbird Cafe (Kelsey).
Thanks for a wonderful night!

International Costa Maya Festival San Pedro Belize

The Photo by costamayafestival.com

(The Jennifer Chiong  Miss Quatemala 2008)

18th Annual International Costa Maya is the biggest festival in Belize. The Costa Maya Festival held in San Pedro is approaching. The dates of the festival are August 6-9, 2009

The festival celebrates the ancestral Mayan Culture

Information on Tickets and Packages
Thursday, August 6th (Pageant Night)
Adults $12.50, Child $7.50

Friday, August 7th (Opening Gala)
Adult $12.50, Child $7.50

Saturday, August 8th (Noche Internacional)
Adult $45.00, Child $20.00

Sunday, August 9th (Family Night)
Adult $15.00, Child $5.00

Season Pass (Good for 4 Nights)
Adult $50.00, Child $22.50

All Prices are in US Dollars.
Thursday August 6, 2009: La Reina De La Costa Maya Pageant
Friday August 7, 2009:
Opening Gala Gates open at 7:30pm
Belize Dance Company
Mexico: Alma Caribeña (cabaret show)
Jackie Castillo (Belizean Singer)
San Pedro Dance Company (Belize)
New Generation Dance Group (Belize)
Mario Mejia (Guatemala)

Mega Concert Super G & Danger Zone

Delegates: Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, Panama, Costa Rica, and Belize

After Party: Banda Sensacion (Honduras)
Saturday August 8, 2009:
International Night Gates open at 7:30pm
Abner Babil –
singer/musician,
Reggae/Reggaeton (Belize)
D.C. Creation Dance Group (Salvador)
Banda Cubana (Cuba)
Performances by La Alma Caribeña complete with feathered head-dresses
Cristian Castro

Sunday August 9, 2009:
Night for the Family Gates open at 7:30pm
Dylan Jones (Belizean comedian)
Dizzy Creation Dance group (Salvador)
Pan Tempter Steel Band (Belize)
San Pedro High Rock Band (Belize)
Comedian – Adrian Uribe (international comedian)

Events of the festival include:  Parades, Music, Dancing, Delicious food, La Reina de la Costa Maya, and Contests of all kinds.
http://costamayafestival.com/