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E-Paradise Newsletter
July Edition |
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| Greetings!
Welcome to our July edition of E-Paradise.
Everyone loves a parade, a picnic, hot dogs and fireworks.........that's July!
Speaking of parades.....we have a parade of homes that offer tremendous value and sales keep marching on so check out the Quarterly Sales Report.
This month our Guest Columnist section will provide authoritative advice on "Solar Energy" from our very own Island Expert to help you optimize your real estate goals.
Come for a visit.....you'll want to stay
for a LIFETIME.....and we can help you make it happen......
Make Sanibel/Captiva your SUMMER PLACE!
Remember: NO PASSPORT NEEDED!!!
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 | July Guest Columnist/ Get Educated
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|  | SAVE WITH SOLAR!........ Capture the Power of the Sun!
Kelly Denmark  | "How many different applications can you think of for solar? Some of the more common uses would be
Solar Pool Heating or Solar Electric.
There are many more, in a wide variety of prices, all with a return on
investment."
Solar Pool Heating has been
used extensively for over 40 years. This is a simple way to use the Sun's energy to heat the pool
water. The solar panels are made
of a black copolymer specifically designed to attract heat and are made with
individual tubes that the pool water runs through. Think of a garden hose. Solar Pool Heating is an extremely efficient way to heat
pool water, has a long life span and requires no special maintenance.
Solar Electric or the more
technical name of Photovoltaic or PV for short are comprised of a crystalline
silicone module that converts the sun light to energy. PV modules will produce DC power so
there must be a way to convert the energy to AC power to be beneficial to the
home owner or business. This is
accomplished with an inverter.
There are many more uses for solar, for instance, Solar Pool Pumping, Solar
Domestic Water Heating, Solar Attic Fans, Solar Tubular Lighting, Portable Solar Generators and one of
our latest products the Hybrid Solar Air
Conditioner.
Although there is an initial
investment with solar, there is a return on investment. Depending on the product, the usage and
your lifestyle, will all affect the return or simple payback period. This simple payback period can be as
long as 15 years, which sometimes people think of as a negative. However when you purchase an electric
hot water heater as a for instance, do you ask how long that hot water heater
will take to "pay for itself". Or
when you buy a new car do you ask what the pay back period is? The fact that solar has any payback is
a huge positive.
There have been
many studies regarding how the of value solar will add to your largest
investment, your home. The rule of
thumb is that a solar electric system will add $20 to your home resale value
for every $1 of electricity saved annually by solar energy (source: National
Appraisal Institute). Another
recent study by ICF Consulting concluded the same that saving
$1,000 per year on energy costs adds $20,000 to a home's value. Because a
homeowner's energy savings increase as electricity prices go up, the value of a
home solar power system also appreciates over time.
According to
the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable
Energy, a home with solar panels will sell twice as fast as a home without -
even in depressed markets. If you find solar
intriguing and want to find more, there is a wealth of information on our web
site, www.fafcosolar.com or Call Kelly at
239.574.1500.
THANKS FOR THE INFO KELLY!!!
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| hot diggety dog!
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| | July is National Hot Dog Month.............not just for the ball game.....they also taste great at the beach!......so
where do you grab a quick hot dog "TO GO" on the islands?
Yum Yum.......this is a "dog" served up with a bit of nostalgia while you wait. Sit under the umbrella at the picnic table or take off for the beach.......great taste with every bite no matter where you are........guaranteed to make you "feel like a kid again!" Want fries with that? www.schnappershotssanibel.com 239-472-8686
Marina Dogs  | Grab a "dog".....hop on the boat and go at Jensen's Resort & Marina.
239-472-5800 Prepared in an atmosphere of "Lots o' Laughs" and "FISH TALES" too....
HAVE HOT DOGS.......WILL TRAVEL.........Now that's what they call a novelty.....the "dogs" come to you while you sun on the beautiful Captiva Island Beach. JOEY'S FAMOUS CHAR-BROILED HOT DOGS. No need to call....... It just doesn't get more decadent than that!
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Go Green
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| | Be Green at the Beach Too!
Heading to the beach to celebrate Independence Day?
Here are some tips to make this holiday a little gentler on our environment:
1. Be extra careful with your plastic! Properly dispose of Popsicle wrappers, shopping bags and cellophane straw wrappers. These items blow away easily and when they end up in the Gulf can be mistaken for jellyfish - a primary food for our local sea-turtles. Better yet, avoid these items all together.
2. Bring along a flashlight to help you locate items that can be left behind when leaving in the dark.
3. Say no to Styrofoam! Styrofoam breaks apart easily and the pieces are often mistaken for food by the shorebirds in our area.
4. Bring along a recycling bin or bag to keep those cans and bottles separate.
5. Rise and shine and get to the beach for some coastal cleanup. Fireworks and sparklers are a part of the tradition of the holiday - why not start a new tradition and get out and clean up - you'll be glad you did.
Green tips courtesy of Seacoast Cottage Company, Art Monahan 239-462-2679 seacoastcottagecompany.com
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Featured Home of the Month
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ENDLESS SUMMER IS........a "Cottage By the Sea".................
Channel Charmer  |
16171 Captiva Dr
- 3BR/3.5 BA Waterfront Beach Home
- 3 Bay Garage w/workshop and 1BR/1BA Studio ABOVE
- .53 Acres w/ Deeded Beach Access
- 66 Ft. Gulf Access Bayside Private T Dock w/Lift
- Aquatic Preserve Views
- Bayfront Veranda w/outdoor kitchen
- Fireplace in Living Room and Master
- Paved courtyard Salt Water Pool w/gas and SOLAR heat
- Balconies from all Bedrooms facing courtyard pool
- 2 OUTDOOR SHOWERS w/Hot and Cold water
- Equipped with Generator and Hook up for Motor Home
- Lush Landscaping w/ mature palms,
flowering & fruit trees
- Now offered FURNISHED and Available to RENT!
- WAS $3,200,000
- NOW $2,595,000
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Beggs Best Buys
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| | Our Exclusive Parade of Values!
Captiva Homes
16171 Captiva Dr
11541 Wightman Lane
33 Urchin Ct
11517 Wightman Lane
11521 Wightman Lane
11501 Laika Lane
Captiva Condos
15067 Captiva Drive
11410 Old Lodge Lane 2B
11400 Old Lodge Lane 1B
5104 Bayside Villas
5124 Bayside Villas
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SELLERS SAY "MAKE OFFERS!"
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Company News
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| Surf Sounds......"The only oil on our Beaches is Suntan oil"
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Recipe of the Month
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START YOUR GRILLS!!!
Chargrilled Mahi-Mahi "Island Style" with Grilled Stone Fruit
Courtesy of the TIMBERS RESTAURANT & FISH MARKET
4 Mahi-Mahi filets 8 oz. each
2 oz. Jamaican Jerk Spice
4 oz. Garlic Butter
4 oz. Mango Marinade
2 Stone Fruits
(peaches, nectarines, plums) cut in half, pitted and sliced
Prepare charcoal grill or preheat gas grill to desired medium temperature.
In a microwave or on the stove (or on the grill) melt the garlic butter..Brush melted garlic butter on top side of fish and place top side down on the grill. Brush garlic butter on unbuttered side of fish & cook 3-5 minutes (depending on heat of grill). Take 4 slices of stone fruit, brush with garlic butter and place on grill for 30 seconds. Brush exposed side with garlic butter, flip and cook 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Grill remaining pieces of fruit carefully, remove from heat and chop into small pieces. Flip fish carefully, sprinkle Jerk spice on top of fish and cook 3-5 minutes until done. Add grilled pieces of fruit to room temperature mango marinade and spoon over fish. Top with grilled slice of fruit. Grilled fruit also makes a great dessert on its own, served with vanilla ice cream!)
You can pick up fresh fish at the TIMBERS FISH MARKET or
Don't feel like cooking???.....CLICK HERE to go to the TIMBERS website to view the menu....and let the TIMBERS do the grilling for you!
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Quote of the Month
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Let Freedom Ring!
This
nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the
brave.
~Elmer Davis
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Get Updated!
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