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E-Paradise Newsletter
February Edition
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| Greetings!
Welcome to our February edition of E-Paradise.
Isn't it ROMANTIC ???........the islands I mean........where
LOVE is in the air.......
We are
passionate about the islands and this month we encourage you to throw caution
to the wind and come on down to Sanibel/Captiva Islands. I am writing this on Groundhog's Day
and Punxsutawney Phil's forecast is 6 MORE weeks of winter... CLICK HERE to
see more.
So our advice is to
listen to your heart and get here fast....maybe in time for a Romantic Dinner on
Valentine's Day? Whatever your passion.......experience the romance.....beautiful sunrises and sunsets, beachwalks, boating,
fishing, shelling, swimming, sunbathing, golfing, tennis or just relaxing.
Come for a visit.....you'll want to stay
for a LIFETIME.....and we can help you make it happen......
Come to Paradise and feel the LOVE.........
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There Was Alot of Love Celebrating Blind Pass......
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Man and Nature Party Together
There was music in the air and a song in our hearts as the dolphins danced in the pass to celebrate together......and the waters flowed......
Dignitaries from the Federal, State, and Local governments joined together with pride of the harmony they had facilitated along with the Captiva Erosion Prevention District. Special tribute was paid to Alison Hagerup who helped spearhead this project from the beginning.
CLICK HERE for the full story.
CLICK HERE for additional photos of the celebration.
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Sweetheart DEALS!
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NOW is the TIME TO BUY! .......... SELLERS SAY "MAKE OFFERS!"
Don't Miss out on these SWEET DEALS!
15017 Binder Dr
REDUCED!!! $300,000
 - Spectacular Bay Views
- Customized Luxury Throughout
- Magnificent Master
- Two Beautiful Guest Suites
- Private Dock /Direct Gulf Access
WAS $3,495,000
NOW $3,195,000
16171 Captiva Dr
REDUCED!!! $300,000
- 3BR/3.5 BA Waterfront Home
- 1BR/1BA Studio
- 3 Bay Garage
- Private Dock w/lift
- Beach Access
WAS $3,200,000
NOW $2,900,000
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Romantic Getaway
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Casa Ybel voted Travel & Leisure's Top 500 Places to Stay in the World!!!............
Legendary white sand beaches, swaying palms, a hammock big enough for two, breathtaking views of the crystal blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico and candlelight dining at an on-site award winning beachfront restaurant, create the perfect tropical island getaway for two right here on beautiful Sanibel Island.
CLICK HERE for more info to take advantage of all the resort has to offer.
DID YOU KNOW that you can enjoy ownership at Casa Ybel Resort? CLICK HERE to see available properties then call us to help you make one of these properties your very own romantic getaway.
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Go Green
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Green Living
Its Tax Time...Think Tax Credits for
2010
Do you have
home improvements to make? Why not
take advantage of new tax credits available for Energy Efficient products. You will save money on monthly
utilities, get tax incentives and do the right thing for the planet.
Tax credits are available for:
· Exterior Doors and Storm Doors
· Central Air Conditioning
· Installing a Small Wind Energy System
· New Roof - Metal and reflective
asphalt shingles
· Exterior Windows and Skylights /
Storm Windows
· Solar Water Heating System and Solar
Panels
· Additional or new insulation
· Biomass Stove (corn, pellet or
wood-burning stoves)
· Natural Gas or Propane Furnace
· Air Source Heat Pump
How do I
apply? Are rental homes
eligible? Are all energy star
products eligible? For these and
other frequently asked questions, visit www.SeacoastCottageCompany.com/construction or call Art Monahan at 239-462-2679
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Featured Home of the Month
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Livin' The High Life...... Who Needs Chocolate When You Can Have a Penthouse View????......
 15067 Captiva Dr
Luxurious, Private, Romantic,
- 3BR/3.5 BA Direct Bayfront Penthouse
- Boat Slip & Lift with Gulf Access
- Private Enclave within Captiva's Village
- Tropical Pool and Spa
- Owner Financing or Trade
- $3,875,000
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Beggs Best Buys
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Captiva Homes
15017 Binder Drive $3,195,000 WAS $3,495,000
16171 Captiva Drive $2,900,000 WAS $3,200,000
11541 Wightman Lane $1,895,000 WAS $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 OWNER FINANCING OR TRADE
11410 Old Lodge Lane 2B $1,049,000
11400 Old Lodge Lane 1B $950,000
11410 Old Lodge Lane 2D $895,000 OWNER FINANCING
5104 Bayside Villas $390,000 WAS $399,000
5124 Bayside Villas $327,000
MLS Link for Captiva Condos
Captiva Vacant Land
11401 Old Lodge Lane $3,999,000
11517 Wightman Lane $749,000 WAS $775,000
MLS Link for Captiva Vacant Land
SELLERS SAY "MAKE OFFERS!"
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Company News
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Why Choose Royal Shell???......We Are Community minded....and Care About You and What You Care About...
 The new Royal Shell Property Management office is located at 2340 Periwinkle Way, at the rear of the Village Shops. Lucinda Shaffer, CAM, CFPM, will manage the new office in her role as Director of Property Management. She will be assisted by Kate Wyatt, CAM. Both will report to Royal Shell's CEO, Randy Bacik. Royal Shell Property Management also has an office on Captiva Island.
Pictured here with Laurel Burnsed of Royal Shell Vacations and John and Denice Beggs of Royal Shell Preferred Properties are David and Mady Rohn, the winners of the Flat Screen TV donated by Platinum Sponsor Royal Shell Companies at the Community Fair and Retail Expo
 Randy and Kim Bacik, Former Owners/Current Managers of Royal Shell Companies with Photographer Alan Maltz signing books at the official launch of his new coffee table book "Visions of Beauty" at Ellingtons Jazz Bar & Restaurant
$24,000 was raised to benefit CROW (Care and Rehabilitation of Wildlife)
So whether SELLING,
BUYING, RENTING, OR IN NEED OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT........WE GOTCHA COVERED!!!
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Surf Sounds......
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 Sanibel/Captiva are Tops!!
DID YOU KNOW that Sanibel Island has made the Top 10 destination list for North America's Top Islands' in the readers poll of Conde' Nast Traveler 2009 Readers' Choice Awards???.......Congrats to Sanibel!
Everything You Wanted To Know About Shelling on The Islands!!
I'd like to introduce you to my friend Pam and her shelling blog. Now here is a women with a Passion!!! Shell Seekers..... this one is for you......it's almost as good as being there.......
CLICK HERE to get the scoop on the Sanibel/Captiva Stoop.
Also......Coming soon.....73rd Annual Sanibel Shell Fair & Show. CLICK HERE for details.
Good-bye Wilma .......We'll Miss You!
Islanders mourn passing of iconic crocodile.
CLICK HERE to read more.......
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Recipe of the Month
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What is Romance without Chocolate?....Ok we do need Chocolate......It makes life sweeter.....go ahead.....be decadent!
Chocolate Creme Brulee
Courtesy of Sunshine Seafood Cafe & Wine Bar on Captiva Island
6 egg yolks
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 quart heavy cream
6 ounces good quality chocolate finely chopped
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
small amount of sugar for caramelizing
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Combine egg yolks and sugar in a mixing bowl.
Bring cream to a simmer. Remove from heat and add vanilla seeds and
chocolate. Let rest in order for the chocolate to melt. Add cooled
cream mixture to sugar and yolk mixture and blend.
Place mixture in ramekins then place ramekins in a bain marie (water
bath). Bake for 20 minutes or until set. Remove and chill.
Just before serving, spread a thin layer of sugar evenly over the top
of the ramekins. Use a propane torch to quickly caramelize the sugar
on top of the cooled custard. You can alternately caramelize the sugar
under a broiler (watch it carefully so it doesn't burn too much).
Don't feel like cooking???......CLICK HERE to go to the Sunshine Seafood Cafe and Wine Bar website to view the menu. Call 239-472-6200 to make your reservations for a Romantic dinner any time.
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Quote of the Month
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Be Passionate
"The
way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving
others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote
yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning."
Mitch Albom
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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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