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Greetings!
Welcome to the September Edition of my newsletter. Please feel free to reply with a comment. I am always looking to improve on the content for my subscribers.
Also, visit my website waltbethel.com to view my listings, search for properties, or to enjoy one of my archived newsletters and stories on Florida History.
Walt
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Did You Know?
Strange But True: Things You May Not Know About a few College Football Teams
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With the season upon us, I gathered some interesting facts and unique history belonging to some of the top teams:
Georgia: Before the Bulldog became Georgia’s now famous mascot, their first unofficial mascot was a goat. That’s right—when Georgia played its first intercollegiate game against Auburn in 1892, they introduced the ferocious goat as their lucky charm.
USC: A recent tradition at USC is if you want to wear the number 55 at USC, you’re going to have to earn it. Typically regarded as the anchor of the defense, the number cannot be picked by a player, but must be assigned by the head coach.
Florida: Steve Spurrier, former legendary coach and Heisman trophy winner for the Gators, is known for his clever quips. An obscure one he once said: "Wuerffel is a New Testament guy. You slap him upside the helmet, and he'll turn the other cheek and say, ‘Forgive them, Lord, for they know not what they do.' I'm a little more Old Testament. If you spear our guy in the earhole, I think we're supposed to be able to spear your guy in the earhole."
LSU: Before Gatorade was created on the campus of Florida to help replenish fluids for their football players, Bengal Punch was a sports drink first concocted in 1958 for the LSU team. It was created by Dr. Martin Broussard, the long-time LSU athletic trainer, and is believed to be the first sports drink ever created, pre-dating Gatorade by seven years
Wisconsin: The Badger's home stadium has taken the traditional Wave to a whole new level. This goes beyond standing up and raising your hands in the air. The procedure at Badgers games generally follows a pattern (led by the student section) of sending the wave around clockwise twice, then once in slow-motion, then once at double the original speed, then once around counter-clockwise, and lastly, splitting it into two counter-rotational waves. Finally, after this dizzying array of wavedom, everyone pukes in unison.
Penn State: The school's official colors were originally black and pink, but the baseball team's uniforms faded to dark blue and white, so the school permanently changed the colors to the now-familiar blue and white. You read that correctly—pink used to be in the Penn State color scheme.
Fresno State: The green "V" worn on the back of the football players' helmets honors the agricultural industry of the San Joaquin Valley and the importance it plays in financially supporting Fresno State. Not V for Victory—V for agricultural valley.
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Lemon Bay @Desoto High
September 30, 2022
7:30PM
Go support two local teams in their District Game!
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CITRUS SPOTLIGHT
Florida citrus acres getting squeezed
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As they prepare for the 2022-2023 season, Florida citrus growers are using 32,046 fewer acres than during the past season and about half of what was used two decades ago, according to a federal report.
With the industry coming off perhaps its least-productive season in eight decades, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported Wednesday that 375,302 acres are being used for citrus production in Florida, down 8 percent from last year and 53 percent from what growers used in the 2001-2002 season.
“Of the 24 published counties included in the survey, 23 recorded decreases in acreage while one county --- Brevard --- showed an increase,” the report said of the year-to-year changes. “Hendry County lost the most acreage, down 6,640 acres from the previous season. DeSoto County records the most citrus acres at 64,641 acres.”
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57+ Acres Recreational Land
18 J Whitaker Rd. Venus, FL 33960
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GET AWAY FROM IT ALL!!! BRING THE ATV'S...Purchase this recreational/hunting land and build your country dream home or lodge. Approximately 57+ Acres of beautiful “old Florida” landscape full of incredible Oaks, Cabbage Palm Trees, and improved pasture with an abundance of deer, turkeys, wild hogs and other wildlife. Plenty of room to build a retreat to get out of the city and enter your PRIVATE getaway!!! Located just south of Lake Placid. An easy trip from the east or west coast of Florida. The adjacent 900+ acres is also available for sale.
Total Acres: 57.37
List Price: $725,000
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451 +/- Acres DeSoto County
5038 Hwy 31 Arcadia, FL 34266
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451+ Acres in Desoto County. Currently planted in Citrus, this property is ideal for farmland, sod farm or can be cleared for pastureland. Two permitted wells, 1-12” and 1-16” are on site. Offering 1 mile of Hwy 31 frontage. Only 30 minutes to Fort Myers and I-75. An additional 435+ acres MLS#C7461877 adjoins this land and is also for sale. Call today for a showing!
Total Acres: 451.13
Listing Price: $3,384,000
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204+/- Acres Manatee County
42055 Parks Rd. Myakka City, FL 34251
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204+ Acres of Valencia Orange grove in Manatee County. This property includes a manufactured home and two permitted 12 inch wells. Located centrally between Hwy 64 and Hwy 70 off of Wauchula Rd near Myakka City. CALL TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Total Acres: 204.66
Listing Price: $2,000,000
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Potential Industrial-Residential Opportunity on 59+ Acres
5871 Hwy 31 Arcadia, FL 34266
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POTENTIAL INDUSTRIAL OR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT! Multiple buildings with dozens of individual rooms, bathrooms, office space, gymnasium, and cafeteria. Located in South DeSoto County directly off Hwy 31 on approximately 59 Acres with over 1,100 feet of HIGHWAY frontage. Water and sewer are already on site. This property was previously a part of the state owned juvenile justice center. ONLY 20 -30 minutes to Babcock Ranch, Ft Myers, Punta Gorda and Interstate 75.
Total Acres: 59
List Price: $7,500,000
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Five Parcels Ranging 6-20 Acres Charlotte County
Neal Rd. Punta Gorda, FL 33982
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Mutiple 6-20 Acres of desirable land is waiting for YOU! Offering a quiet and private setting, yet within minutes to Hwy 31 with convenient access into Arcadia, Punta Gorda or Ft. Myers. Ideal building site for your dream home with plenty of space for a barn or animals. Zoning is AG which allows for agriculture and residential and NO deed restrictions.
Listing Price: $149,000-$298,000
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223+ Acre Hamlin/Valencia Grove
9 J Whitaker Rd. Venus, FL 33960
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223.25 Acre Hamlin/Valencia Grove in Venus, Florida. This property could continue as a producing grove or be converted to farm land. A mobile home, two barns and one permitted 12” well are already in place. An additional 900+ contiguous grove acres are also available.
Total Acres: 223.25
List Price: $1,900,000
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11+ Acre Parcels
SE Rice St/ Co Rd 763 Arcadia, FL 34266
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11+ acres offering a quiet and private setting. This is the ideal building site for your dream home with plenty of space for a barn, pond, and animals. Located right off Hog Bay Extension (County Road 763) with quick access to downtown Arcadia. Just 30-40 minutes to Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte and Fort Myers. Seller also has additional adjoining parcels available. Survey available, parcel split/parcel ID pending DeSoto County approval.These beautiful properties won’t last long!!
Listing Price: $200,000/parcel
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IDEAL COMMERCIAL LOCATION!
433 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 33953
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IDEAL COMMERCIAL LOCATION located on US-41 between Port Charlotte and North Port. 150ft of road frontage on Tamiami Trail PLUS an additional 160ft of road frontage and access on Bowman Terr. Come be part of this growing area with the approved West Port 218 residential lots and planned Murdock Village just down the road. Just minutes to the Tampa Bay Rays Spring training stadium and the Atlanta Braves Cool Park training stadium. This property is zoned Commercial General allowing for a vast amount of uses! Electric and public water/sewer nearby. CALL TODAY FOR MORE INFO!
Total Acres: .97
Listing Price: $340,000
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PENDING!
Warehouse with Loads of Potential
5673 Hwy 31 #W Arcadia, FL 34266
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13,000 SqFt Warehouse located off Hwy 31 with LOADS OF POTENTIAL. Warehouse features two roll up doors with loading ramp, walk-in cooler, and office space. Less than 10 minutes to Hwy 70 intersection, 25 minutes to new Babcock Ranch development and only 35 minutes to Ft. Myers and I-75 off Florida’s West coast. separately.
Total Acres: 2.14
List Price: $650,000
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PENDING!
635+ Acres with Orange Grove and Cabin
44511 Nead Rd. Punta Gorda, FL 33982
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635+ Total Acres with approximately 475 acre income producing Orange Grove. This property features Hamlins and Valencia orange trees, a 12” permitted well and barn. In addition, there is a small cabin with beautiful woods. This secluded location is abundant with wild game including hogs, deer and turkeys. This property is located off Hwy 31, centrally located within 20 miles to either Arcadia or Ft. Myers. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Total Acres: 635.96
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Walt Bethel is a fifth generation Floridian, born and raised in Arcadia, with a vast knowledge of all areas of Florida Real Estate and an ardent appreciation for Florida history.
The purchase and development of his first orange grove when he was just sixteen years old fueled Walt's passion for real estate.
Since then, he has bought, owned, and sold a wide variety of properties throughout a successful business career. His investments have included acreage, agricultural properties, residential homes, condos, and commercial properties.
Walt's marketing and sales experience was cultivated over time at his family's business, Bethel Farms, where he marketed, managed, and sold products to "Big Box" retailers across the Southeastern and Midwestern United States.
From an early age, Walt's dad instilled in him the values to work hard and always have a goal, to look for a better way of doing things, and to constantly improve on them.
The daily implementation of these principles, coupled with his enjoyment of networking with new people and his experience in business, sales, and marketing, have contributed to Walt's success as a Realtor.
Walt has served on various boards and committees throughout the years. He has coached and actively supports local youth athletic programs and leagues.
He and his wife Jill, also a fourth generation Floridian, reside in Punta Gorda. They have two children, Peyton and Truman.
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