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E-Paradise Newsletter
June Edition |
| Greetings!
Welcome to our June edition of E-Paradise.
June is a momentous month!
Graduations, Weddings, National Fishing Week, National Tennis Month, Father's Day, First Day of Summer....etc. etc.
Get your fishing pole ready..... The waters surrounding our islands are some of the best Fishing in the world. We have fabulous waterfront values that will literally "Float your Boat!"
This month our Guest Columnist section will provide authoritative advice offering Fishing Tips in honor of Dad's who love to FISH from our very own Island Expert to help you optimize the enjoyment of the waters surrounding our beautiful islands.
Don't forget to catch up on the Surf Sounds news..
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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 | June Guest Columnist/ Get Educated
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Fishing, Fun, and
Father's Day on Sanibel and Captiva
Dave Jensen  | It's June and Father's Day is just around the corner...Summer
has begun, and the kids are out of school. Here in coastal Lee County, we can't think of a better way
to celebrate than to get on the water! Sanibel and Captiva Islands offer a unique opportunity for the entire
family to enjoy the day. Here are
some examples:
- Rent a boat. Some of the best fishing spots in the world are
right here which include the grass flats of Pine Island Sound for seatrout, the
outer island inlets for a variety of fish including tarpon and mangrove snapper,
and the mangrove areas for the beautiful redfish. Just turning off the engine
and drifting about, enjoying the silence is my favorite thing to do between
fishing times. Make time for lunch
at Cabbage Key or Barnacle Phil's.
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Hire a Captain. Kick back, leave the driving to someone else. Increase your chances of catching the
big one. June is tarpon time, so
take a chance at experiencing the thrill of catching the jumping silver king.
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Go to your favorite beach. Everyone can enjoy the beach...the
fisherman, the beachcomber, the sunbather, even the bookworm! Blind Pass area or near the Lighthouse on
Sanibel are my personal choices.
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Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge offers a special fishing
opportunity either from shore along the main access road, or by renting canoes
via the Tarpon Bay Recreation area. Being this close to nature is something
everyone enjoys including the landlubber.
For more advice on how to make your next fishing trip or day
on the water special, you can visit our website at gocaptiva.com,
call us at 239-472-5800, or just stop by our place on Captiva. After all, we are Jensen's Twin Palm
Marina...home of the BIG FISH STORIES!
THANKS FOR THE INFO DAVE!
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| Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay.........
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| Gone Fishin'
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Where to rent a boat, find a guide, buy a pole or get some bait...
Don't Wake Me  |
Rent a Boat
Find a Guide, Fish and Get Bait
Treating the Fisherman's Competitive Side........
GONE FISHIN'  |
Come and join the fun at the Second Annual Funtastic Fourth Fishing Derby at TWEEN WATERS INN. Click here to learn more tween-waters.com |
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Go Green
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| | Another summer is upon us. School is out and many are planning that uniquely American tradition: The Family Road Trip.
While many things have changed, GPS's replace AAA maps and handheld games have replaced the license plate game, some things never go out of style - like saving money and helping our planet.
Here are some tips to help you do just that...
- Keep tires properly inflated. Under inflated tires can reduce fuel economy by 2%
- Don't idle:
Idling consumes 1/2 to 1 gallon of gas per hour
Excessive idling causes your engine's components, including cylinders and spark plugs to wear. Children's asthma symptoms increase as a result of car exhaust.
- Drive more slowly. One study reported that for all vehicles tested there was at least a 20% loss in fuel economy as cruising speed increased from 55 to 75 mps. So, 20 mpg at 55 becomes 16 mpg or less at 75.
- Remove extra weight from the car- 100 extra pounds may cost 1 mpg
- Line up green lodging
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Featured Home of the Month
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Ultimate Value offering Beach Access and Boat Dockage!
JUST REDUCED!!!  |
33 Urchin Ct
- 2 Bedroom 2 Bath plus Loft
- Beautifully Decorated
- Offered Fully Furnished
- Newly Remodeled Kitchen
- Storm Ready
- Steps to Deeded Beach Access
- Direct Gulf Access Dockage
- Sparkling Pool
- Tennis
- Clubhouse
- WAS $828,800
- NOW $818,800
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Beggs Best Buys
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| | Captiva Homes
16171 Captiva Drive $2,595,000 WAS $2,695,000
11541 Wightman Lane $1,645,000 WAS $1,749,000
33 Urchin Ct $ 818,800 WAS $ 828,800
11517 Wightman Lane $1,195,000
11521 Wightman Lane $1,695,000 WAS $1,895,000
11501 Laika Lane $1,795,000
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
11517 Wightman Lane $ 695,000 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...
Royal Shell Preferred Properties proudly
recognizes our Top Producers for the month of April.
TOP PRODUCERS  |
John and Denice
Beggs earned Top Producers Sales for
the month of April. John and Denice are highly respected "Islanders" who
have
earned a sparkling reputation as real estate professionals of the
highest
quality, integrity, honesty, passion, service and attention to detail.
They are
actively involved in many Sanibel and Captiva groups and charities and
routinely rank as top agents on the Islands.
The Royal Shell Companies Help Make a Wish Come True
TREY'S WISH was to "go to the beach and stay at a beach house, build sand castles, drink from a coconut, climb a palm tree and swim in warm water." With such a great description of his wish (from a five-year-old nevertheless), Royal Shell was more than excited to be able to help him and his family. Trey and his mom, dad and 13-year-old sister recently visited the Islands from his home out west. Trey suffers from a life threatening medical condition and we hoped that a vacation in our little piece of paradise would be just what the doctor ordered.
The mission of the Make-A-Wish Foundation is to grant the special wishes of children under the age of 18 living with life-threatening medical conditions.
Click on the link to learn more about Make-A-Wish and how you can donate to this worthy organization. www.wish.org
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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What do the Island kids do to keep busy this summer? Oooooohh to be a kid on Sanibel/Captiva Island!
www.mysanibel.com
www.shellmuseum
www.theschoolhousetheater.com
www.bigarts.org
www.sanibelseaschool.org
www.captivasanibel.com
DID YOU KNOW that the first day ice cream was sold in the US was June 7, 1786?
 NOW Summer of 2010 has arrived and one of our favorite summer foods is Still Ice Cream. The Islands happen to have the best ice cream made by our own Captiva Ice Cream Queen aka Queenie.
Look here to find out where you can get some Queenie's Ice Cream
Queeniesicecream.com
Thinking of "Tying the Knot"? Plan your special day in Paradise!
Photo Courtesy of Nick Adams Photography  |
This could be you! Let the Romance and "Happily Ever After" begin on the islands.
CLICK HERE to start planning the Wedding of your dreams.
CLICK HERE to plan a photo session with Nick Adams Photography
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Recipe of the Month
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Q: What Is The Most Asked Question on Captiva Island?
A: WHERE'S THE MUCKY DUCK?
Cajun Grilled Snapper with Fruit Salsa
Serving for 4 persons
Courtesy of The Mucky Duck on Captiva Island
˝ cup - Fresh Pineapple, cubed small
˝ cup - Fresh Cantaloupe, cubed small
˝ cup - Fresh Honey Dew, cubed small
1 med Red Pepper, cubed small
8 Greek Peppers - sliced thin
3 tbs - Chili Powder
1 tbs - Cumin
Mix these ingredients in a large bowl and let sit till
needed.
4 - 7oz. Snapper Filets
1/3 cup Olive Oil
3 tbs - Olive Oil
Cajun Seasoning
Lightly rub olive oil over both sides of the fresh
snapper.
Sprinkle
Snapper with Cajun Seasoning to your desired taste.
Heat 1/3 cup of olive oil in a large skillet over a
med-high heat.
Place Snapper filets in heated skillet and cook on each
side for approximately 3 minutes on each side.
After you plate your fish, served topped with your fruit
salsa you made earlier.
QUACK! QUACK!
CLICK HERE To capture The Mucky Duck atmosphere on the BEACH CAM while you cook.
Don't feel like cooking???.....CLICK HERE to go to the The Mucky Duck website to view the menu and then go dine on the beach.
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| Quote of the Month
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Fish for Life
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and
you feed him for a lifetime.
Chinese Proverb
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Get Updated!
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We invite you to visit our website to get to know us better and to search for your own piece of paradise!
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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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