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E-Paradise Newsletter
December Edition
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| Greetings!
Welcome to our December edition of E-Paradise.
Ah......the holidays are upon us. We are having a white Christmas.....white sand that is. The hustle and bustle of parties, shopping, celebrations and musical events ......the islands are alive with festivities and merriment.
Not enough time and space here to get into them all so we are just giving you a glimpse of some island holiday scenes.
We also have a link to our Islands Chamber of Commerce website's shopping section so that you can get plenty of gift ideas for your special someones. If you aren't physically here on the islands then let your fingers do the walking to the island merchant's virtual stores online. DON'T FORGET to check out the Beggs Best Buys for the gift that keeps giving and that would be a wonderful island property to enjoy for years and generations to come.
Finally, we wish you all the joy of the season and a healthy, prosperous New Year! Until next year........HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
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Island Holiday Sights and Sounds
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The Holiday Sights.........Island Style.........
THE CHRISTMAS ROOM AT THE BUBBLE ROOM RESTAURANT ON CAPTIVA
Big Arts Community Band & Chorus Holiday Concert
Messiah
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"FORE!".....and/or "TENNIS ANYONE?"
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Shop the Islands!
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Holiday Shopping Island Style.........
HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT SHOPPING THE ISLANDS?? Need a holiday gift? We have some really great shopping on the islands. CLICK HERE to find out all of the options to find the perfect gift. Can't get here from there? Go to your favorite stores websites...........Happy Shopping!
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Go Green
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Holiday Green Tips
Give the gift of saving the environment for our present and future generations. Practice makes perfect so start now during the holidays and make it a habit in the New Year.
- Christmas Tree - Purchase a live tree to use as a Christmas tree and it doesn't have to be the traditional fir. After Xmas is over, plant the tree in your yard.
- Lighting - If you're going to purchase Christmas tree lights this year; consider buying LED tree light sets - they'll last far longer and use a great deal less electricity.
- Artificial snow spray can be made from environmentally damaging components, plus there's added waste of the can. A more earth-friendly/healthy imitation snow effect can be achieved by sprinkling baking soda on your tree. www.greenlivingtips.com
- Keep batteries out of our landfills. Battery operated items are hugely popular as gifts. In 2006, 40 billion single-use batteries were sold worldwide! As part of your gift buying, purchase rechargeable batteries and a battery charger - these are quite economical items to buy these days and will save you a ton of money in the long run.
- Give a gift of hope. Does the person you are buying for really need another pair of socks? Instead of giving them a gift they can use, buy them a gift that goes to another needy person or organization - purchase it in their name.
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Shop online - Not only do you save on fuel, many items you purchase are shipped direct from the factory, which reduces the shipping impact.
Thinking about building or remodeling green?.....check out seacoastcottagecompany.com
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Featured Home of the Month
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The Perfect Hideaway GREAT VALUE!!!!
 CAPTIVA HIDE A WAY
2D- Tommy Bahama Style $895,0001B- Beachy Chic Decor $950,0002A-Upscale Coastal Cottage Style with 3 separate sleeping quarters $1,049,0002 Bedroom/2 Bath corner havens with gulf access in an intimate 8 unit complex tucked away... back on the Bay with on-site Caretaker featuring wide open views of Pine Island sound marine habitat and intracoastal boating display. Screened lanais come fully equipped with sunrise views and sunset afterglow. Work out in the exercise room, swim in the sparkling pool, go boating, fish from the dock, meditate in the garden, enjoy your favorite book, walk the beach, shop and dine in the Village...... or do nothing at all! The perfect place to kick back and relax with all the comforts of home. Welcome to Paradise! |
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Beggs Best Buys
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Captiva Homes
15017 Binder Drive $3,975,000 NEW PRICE!! $3,495,000
16171 Captiva Drive $3,200,000
11541 Wightman Lane $1,995,000
11517 Wightman Lane $1,995,000
11521 Wightman Lane $1,895,000
11501 Laika Lane $1,795,000
11407 Old Lodge Lane $1,450,000
MLS Link for Captiva Homes
Captiva Condos
15067 Captiva Drive $3,875,000
11410 Old Lodge Lane 2B $1,049,000
11400 Old Lodge Lane 1B $950,000
11410 Old Lodge Lane 2D $895,000
5104 Bayside Villas $399,000 NEW PRICE!! $390,000
5124 Bayside Villas #327,000
MLS Link for Captiva Condos
Captiva Vacant Land
11401 Old Lodge Lane $3,999,000
MLS Link for Captiva Vacant Land
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Company News
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SANTA CLAUS MADE AN APPEARANCE AT ROYAL SHELL!
SANTA made a stop on Captiva at the ROYAL SHELL building on the corner of Captiva Dr and Andy Rosse Lane during the Captiva Luminary Festival on December 5th
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We Toast to You!
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HOLIDAY PARTY OR RING IN THE NEW YEAR.....PARTY ON!
ICY HOLIDAY PUNCH RECIPE
COURTESY OF TASTEOFHOME.COM
Ingredients
1 package (6 ounces) cherry gelatin
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups boiling water
1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice
6 cups cold water
2 liters ginger ale, chilled
Directions
In
a 4-qt. freezer-proof container, dissolve gelatin and sugar in boiling
water. Stir in pineapple juice and cold water. Cover and freeze
overnight.
Remove from the freezer 2 hours before serving. Place in a punch bowl; stir in ginger ale just before serving.
Yield: 32-36 servings (5-3/4 quarts).
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Quote of the Month
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New Year's Resolution!
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.
Albert Einstein
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Get Updated!
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Stay Up-to-Date...
We invite you to visit our website to get to know us better and to search for your own piece of paradise!
Email us at info@beggsrealtors.com if you would like to receive automatic updates when new properties become available, or
Give us a call at 239-357-5500 if you're thinking about selling and would like us to prepare a comparative market analysis.
We are happy to be of service whether you're buying or selling to help you achieve your real estate goals.
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