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E-Paradise Newsletter
May Edition |
| Greetings!
Welcome to our May edition of E-Paradise.
Hey! It's May!!!
One of my favorite months on the Islands.....A month in which we celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day and remember those men and women who have fought to preserve our freedom.
Weather is perfect. Gulf Waters are a brilliant turquoise....Ahhhhh.....May!!!
The Island is blooming with all kinds of "End of Season" values that every MOM would love. An Island property would be the gift that keeps on givin' for MOM. Take advantage of these unbelievable price reductions and start creating your Island memories with MOM today!
This month our Guest Columnist section will provide authoritative advice on "Curb Appeal" from our very own Island Expert to help you optimize your real estate goals.
And finally......lots of new Surf Sound news!
Come Celebrate May on the Islands!!!
Come for a visit.....you'll want to stay
for a LIFETIME.....and we can help you make it happen......
Remember: NO PASSPORT NEEDED!!!
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 | May Guest Columnist/ Get Educated
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| | Curb Appeal Will Help Close The Deal!
Bob Walsh  | People are really out house hunting these days. Some homes are only being given a drive-by look and you need to have your home jump out at that potential buyer.
Some simple and inexpensive landscape additions can get your buyer off the curb and in the house for a better look and potential sale.
Add a splash of
blooming shrubs curbside of home: Dwarf
bougainvillea are in full bloom right now, along with hibiscus, gaillardia,
milkweed and lantana. Add a
scented gardenia, also in full bloom now, to draw them to the front door.
Add a colorful piece
of pottery at the entry door or walkway approach: Put some flowing color or trellised vines in the
pottery. Or add a small pot
fountain for visual and auditory allure.
Add that one perfect
specimen palm: Update your
yard's look with a Bismarkia, Red Feather Palm or other special palm.
Do the little things
with regard to maintenance of the yard that can make a cleaner, sharper
landscape: -
Remove all brown fronds.
- Check irrigation system and get good coverage of all sod and shrub areas.
- Keep the yard 'mowed and blowed'.
Stop by our new outdoor showroom at R. S. Walsh Landscaping
- In The Garden located at 3889 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel Island, just
across from the Sanibel School. We
can show you different plants for color and pottery. We can also talk to you about maintenance, landscape
lighting, plant and tree placement and any other landscape concerns. Call Robert Walsh - In The Garden
239-395-5859 or email him at robert@rswalsh.com. Visit our website at www.rswalsh.com.
CLICK HERE to read about Bob's new "outdoor showroom."
THANKS FOR THE INFO BOB!!!
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| Mamma Mia........REDUCED AGAIN!!!
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ARE PROPERTIES THAT EVERY MAMMA WOULD LOVE!!!
NOW is the TIME TO BUY!............SELLERS SAY "MAKE OFFERS!"
16171 Captiva Dr
REDUCED!!! $605,000- 3BR/3.5 BA Waterfront Home
- 1BR/1BA Studio
- 3 Bay Garage
- Private Dock w/lift
- Beach Access
ORIGINALLY $3,200,000
NOW $2,595,000
11541 Wightman Ln
REDUCED!!! $655,000
ORIGINALLY $2,300,000
NOW $1,645,000
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| JUST SOLD!
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We Just Sold These Beautiful Bay Front Properties
Captiva Bay Front Villa  |
15017 Binder Dr
SELL PRICE $2,400,000
is no longer available but CALL US for other Bay Front Opportunities!!!Sunset Captiva Harborside  |
Sunset Captiva #204
SELL PRICE $1,100,000
is no longer available but CALL US for other Bay Front Opportunities!!! |
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Go Green
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| | Since flowers are still the most popular gift for Mother's Day (organically grown flowers, we hope) - what is a Mother to do with the years of accumulated vases?
Our Green tip for May is: Ideas to recycle florist vases.
- Keep herbs fresh. Fill the bottom with cool water, submerge the cut ends of the herbs in the water, and store them in the refrigerator. This works especially well for basil and parsley, and can extend the freshness of these herbs for several days. You can also do this with asparagus, which will wilt if it's not kept in water.
- Create a new shell arrangement. Line up several clear glass vases on a windowsill, a mantel or a table and fill them with your favorite shells.
- Grow your own personal mangrove. Put shells at the bottom, add some sea water and a singular mangrove root - it will soon sprout and slowly grow. You'll be amazed how elegant this simple root can look when showcased
- Organize craft or hardware supplies. Smaller, wide-mouthed vases can be used to hold buttons, beads, small mosaic tiles and other miscellaneous pieces. Or, in the workshop, use them to hold different sized nails, screws, bolts or nuts. It's easy to see the contents through the glass; just make sure the mouth of the vase is wide enough to reach your hand in.
- Pay it forward. If you are an avid flower gardener, keep a few vases on hand so that you can share your gorgeous blooms. Use your extra vases to make lovely flower arrangements to give to friends or bring as a hostess gift for a dinner party.
- Make a mosaic. Colored or textured vases can make beautiful mosaic pieces; lay out a few sheets of newspaper and break the vases to pieces with a hammer. Being careful not to cut yourself, embed the glass pieces in plaster or concrete to make anything from a garden stepping stone to a paperweight. Just make sure that no sharp edges are exposed.
- Decorate it. Use a vase with a shape that appeals to you as the base for a craft project. Decoupage it with pretty papers, or use translucent paints to decorate it with designs. These projects are especially good rainy-day activities for kids, and can make great gifts for parents or grandparents.
Donate them. If all else fails, and you've done everything you can do with your stash of random vases, fill them with inexpensive flowers from the supermarket, and drop them off at your local senior center or hospital, and brighten someone else's day.
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Featured Home of the Month
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A PENTHOUSE VIEW AT CAPTIVA BAY VILLAS
JUST REDUCED!!!  |
15067 CAPTIVA DR
- 3BR/3.5BA Direct Bay Front Penthouse
- 4200 Sq Ft of Stately Elegance
- Luxuriously Appointed
- Boat Slip and Lift with Direct Gulf Access
- Private Gated Enclave within Captiva's Village
- Tropical Pool and Spa
- Lushly Landscaped Park -like Setting
- Sunrise Over Pine Island Sound
- Walk to Beach
- WAS $3,875,000
- NOW $3,695,000
*Seller will entertain owner financing or trade |
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Beggs Best Buys
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16171 Captiva Drive $2,595,000 WAS $2,695,000
11541 Wightman Lane $1,645,000 WAS $1,749,000
33 Urchin Ct $ 828,800 NEW LISTING!!!
11517 Wightman Lane $1,195,000
11521 Wightman Lane $1,695,000 WAS $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 $3,695,000 WAS $3,875,000
11410 Old Lodge Lane 2B $1,049,000
11400 Old Lodge Lane 1B $ 950,000
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...
PURRE (People United to
Restore our Rivers & Estuaries) headquartered on Sanibel was the
beneficiary of this year's car show. Held March 20th, The Royal
Shell Companies 2nd Annual Tahitian Gardens Car Show raised $5241
for PURRE. PURRE is a non-profit organization whose mission is to insure that
water quality in all of Southwest Florida continues to improve.
Mike Valiquette accepting for Purre
Randy Bacik/ Royal Shell
Don Deluca/ Broker Royal Shell Preferred Properties
Fashion, Art, Gems and Island Life Experiences at Ellington's Restaurant sponsored by The Royal Shell Companies to benefit BIG ARTS!!!
Bridget Stone Budd and Ric Base from Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce  |
They Came,
They bought, They had a grand time and over $6300 was raised to benefit
BIG ARTS!!! Thanks to all the Island Businesses and Individuals for
contributions and to those who participated in the Fashion Show event
sponsored by THE ROYAL SHELL COMPANIES.
REMEMBER.....whether SELLING,
BUYING, RENTING, OR IN NEED OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT........WE GOTCHA COVERED!!!
THE ROYAL SHELL COMPANIES
The treatment you expect.
The treatment you deserve.
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Surf Sounds......
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Sanibel Lighthouse is Officially OursSanibel Island Lighthouse  |
Another reason to celebrate!!!........this is Sanibel history!
Full Story
Everything You Wanted To Know About Where the Shells Are on The Islands!!!......iloveshelling.com
Dolphin Feeding at Lighthouse Beach  | My friend Pam has gotten even more sophisticated......she is now producing videos on her site complete with music! YOU HAVE GOT TO SEE THIS.....Dolphin feeding video, a school of Manta Ray video and Bald Eagle video. Move over Wild Kingdom.......there's a new producer in action!!!
Check out Pam's blog.....iLoveShelling.com
Sea Turtle Nesting Season Began May 1st
Courtesy of Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation  |
This photo is a Loggerhead Turtle burying her nest. Get all the facts, stats, etc about these Ancient Reptiles and see how you can be a part of protecting their future at sccf.org.
Citizen of the Year
Photo Courtesy of sanibelcaptivadaily.com  |
CONGRATS to Sandy Stilwell Silverglide, Owner/CEO of Captiva Island Inn-Stilwell Enterprises, who was awarded Citizen of the Year by the Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce.
CLICK HERE to Read more about the event.
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Recipe of the Month
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Nacho Ordinary Mexican Restaurant
Cantina Captiva  |
Chiles Rellenos
Courtesy of CANTINA CAPTIVA on Captiva Island
Ingredients
4 fresh poblano chile peppers
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
3 eggs, separated
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup corn oil
Directions
1. Place whole peppers over an open flame (gas burner) or under the broiler. Roast, turning frequently until evenly black and blistered. Remove from heat, place in a plastic bag, and let them sweat for a while. This will allow the skins to peel of easily.
2. While the peppers are sweating, place the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until evenly browned. When beef is fully cooked, add the onion, garlic and tomato, and cook for a few more minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Remove the peppers from the bag, and peel off the burnt skin. You may wish to wear protective gloves. Run peppers under cool running water to rinse away any burnt pieces. Make a small vertical slit in the side of the peppers, and remove the seeds and veins. Stuff each pepper halfway with the ground beef mixture, then fill the rest of the way with shredded cheese. Close the slits, and secure with toothpicks.
4. Whip egg whites in a large glass or metal bowl until thick and fluffy. Add the egg yolks, and whip for a minute to blend in.
5. Meanwhile, heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Coat the stuffed peppers with a light dusting of flour, then dip them in the egg so they are fully covered. Carefully place in the hot oil, and fry on both sides until golden. Drain on paper towels, then serve on a large platter.
OLE'!!!
Don't feel like cooking???.....CLICK HERE to go to the CANTINA CAPTIVA website to view the menu....Then go celebrate like it is Cinco de Mayo everyday!!!
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Quote of the Month
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Give Honor Where Honor is Due
"A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than
oneself."
~Joseph Campbell
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