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E-Paradise Newsletter
October 2010 Edition
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| Greetings!
Welcome to our October edition of E-Paradise.
October is such a festive month on the islands! Columbus Day, "Ding" Darling Days, Bailey Fest and Halloween at Tween Waters Inn to name a few of the fun events.
This month our Guest Columnist section will provide authoritative advice on The Boating Lifestyle from our very own Island Expert to help you optimize your real estate goals.
Check out some screamin' deals in our Best Buys, Q & A column and Quarterly Sales. Also... still time to win the contest and sign up for a cruise in company news.
Come for a visit.....you'll want to stay for a LIFETIME.....and we can help you make it happen......
Come to the islands and "DISCOVER THE POSSIBILITES!"
Remember: NO PASSPORT NEEDED!!!
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 | October Guest Columnist/ Get Educated
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|  | No One Can Ever Take Too Many Boat Rides!
 | | Paul McCarthy |
"I moved to Captiva in 1986, drawn to the island by her subtropical climate and surrounding waters. My personal motto is that one can never take too many boat rides. So, with all the nautical amenities here on Captiva, it's the perfect place to call home."
There are those, who might contend that business and pleasure don't mix. As the owner of Captiva Cruises and McCarthy's Marina and a happy resident of Captiva Island, I disagree. Cruising to the out islands of North Captiva, Cayo Costa, Useppa and Cabbage Key remains one of my favorite pastimes. Always different---always an adventure. Cabbage Key is quirky and fun, and a great destination for a cold beer, cheeseburger and key lime pie. Useppa, with its Collier Mansion, historic cottages, botanical walk and charming museum is a magical island. Leaving the shore, you leave your worries behind. The water depth in Pine Island Sound averages, but 5', and always makes for a wonderful day of boating, dolphin sighting, fishing and exploring. Equally fun is cruising out on the Gulf of Mexico, along our beautiful beach for an exhilarating afternoon sail or evening sunset. Shelling enthusiasts are smitten by the pristine, state park island of Cayo Costa. There are campsites and cabins directly on the beach, where one has nine miles of totally undeveloped beach. Breathtaking.Many homes on Captiva's bayside have private docks, where a boat ride is only steps away, but the island also has a number of full-service marinas, where residents and visitors can dock their boats, hire a boat and/or captain, or just take a public cruise. For those, who love the water, Captiva Island should be your port of call.Paul McCarthy, McCarthy's Marina 239-472-5200 http://www.mccarthysmarina.com
Captiva Cruises 239-472-5300http://www.captivacruises.com
THANKS FOR THE INFO PAUL!!!
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| Featured Property of the Month
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Beach and Boat..........The Best Of Both Worlds On The Islands!
It Doesn't Get Better Than This Channel Charmer!
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· 3 BR/ 3.5 BA Waterfront Beach Home 3 Bay garage w/ 1BR/BA Studio
Roosevelt Channel Location
Private Dock w/lift
Direct Gulf Access
Beach Access
Aquatic Preserve views
JUST REDUCED $200,000
WAS $2,595,000
NOW ASKING $2,395,000
CLICK HERE TO TOUR PROPERTY
THIS HOME IS FEATURED ON THE ROYAL RESIDENCES CRUISE IN THE COMPANY NEWS COLUMN
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| Surf Sounds......"The only oil on our Beaches is Suntan oil"
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| | Let's Go Cruisin' Around The Islands! Did you know that boating to lunch or dinner is an option? Wouldn't You Rather Be Boating?
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In Memory Of Sam Bailey, Island Icon and Pioneer. Sam Leaves A Void That Can Never Be Filled. Thank You Sam For All Your Contributions During Your Lifetime.
 | | Sam Bailey |
To read full stories GO TO
http://www.captivasanibel.com
http://www.captivasanibel.com
http://www.baileys-sanibel.com/
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Beggs Best Buys
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| | Our Exclusive Properties That Will "Float Your Boat!"
Waterfront Captiva Homes
14971 Binder Dr New Listing!
16171 Captiva Dr Just Reduced $200,000
Waterfront Captiva Condos
15067 Captiva Drive
11410 Old Lodge Lane 2B
11400 Old Lodge Lane 1B
5104 Bayside Villas
5124 Bayside Villas
Captiva Near Beach Vacant Land
11517 Wightman Lane Was $695,000 Now Asking $645,000
Near Beach Opportunities
11501 Laika Lane
11541 Wightman Lane
11521 Wightman Lane
11517 Wightman Lane
33 Urchin Ct Features Gulf Access Dockage
Beachfront Opportunity
2255 West Gulf Dr CCW #139
SELLERS SAY SELL AND PRICES ARE FALLING SO ....DON'T MISS THE BOAT AND FALL SHORT OF REALIZING YOUR DREAMS!
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| Fall Festivals
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Food, Music, Dancing, Dress-up, and Plain Ol' Good Fun!
1) TREAT October brings us again to the annual "DING DARLING DAYS" celebration at the J. N. "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge, October 17th through the 23rd.
'Ding' Darling Days' Family Fun Day on Sunday, Oct. 17, kicks off a week of eco-activities with all-free refuge tram tours, live wildlife presentations, hot dogs, kids crafts, and more. Birding, boating, and kayaking tours fill the week with environmental activities for all ages. The celebration ends on Saturday, Oct. 23, with Conservation Art Day, where Federal Duck Stamp Winners, a cartoonist, nature artists, and a photography refuge tram tour highlight a day devoted to Jay Norwood Darling's legacy as the first duck stamp artist and Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist.For more information:
GO TO www.dingdarlingdays.com or call 239-472-1100
2) TREAT The 25th annual Baileyfest will be held on Sunday, October 24, 2010 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Bailey's Center on the corner of Periwinkle Way and Tarpon Bay Road.
The stage will feature acts from local performers such as The Schoolhouse Theatre, BIG ARTS Chorus, Sanibel School Steel Drum Band, Kellyn Celtic Arts Irish Dance Academy, and more.
The family-oriented event will include food and beverages, crowning of Baileyfest King and Queen, mule and wagon rides, a bounce house, miniature golf, and traditional games, including an egg and spoon race, cornhole, hula hoop contest, tin can alley and fastest pitch. All proceeds will benefit Sanibel and Captiva non-profit organizations such as CROW, FISH and SCCF.
www.baileys-sanibel.com
3) TRICKS AND TREATS! Risk a hex or curse and plan to join 'Tween Waters Inn
Island Resort for Captiva Island's most notorious Halloween event - "Voodoo Island," held October 30, 2010 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. or until you drop gruesomely dead. Be ready for good times, great music, friendly conversation and - oh yeah - those famous (and infamous) costumes.
The Voodoo Island Party will start out the night rocking the beach with music by an island favorite, the Deb and the Dynamics. This high-energy band covers your favorite songs including a range of Rock, R&B and Jump Blues, and is
known as the ultimate dance-party band. 'Tween Waters Inn also offers a $1,000 costume contest, with judging at midnight, and the promise of a notoriously good time. The 'Tween Waters Inn annual Halloween bash is traditionally the largest and most famous Halloween party on Sanibel and Captiva Islands, regularly attracting more than 800 colorfully costumed guests. http://www.tween-waters.com
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| Go Green
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| | Happy HallowGREEN!
Green Halloween  |
Halloween can be scary - but it needn't be scary for the planet. Here's some ideas to think about:
Use pillow cases, buckets or cloth bags instead of paper bags for collecting candy. Try shakable, hand-crank and solar flash lights when you're out trick-or-treating. Kids love them. There's a new trend of giving alternatives to candy (non food items like pencils or healthy treats like fruit). If that doesn't appeal to the kid in you, consider buying candy that uses the least amount of packaging. After the festivities are over, start a compost pile with your old jack-o-lantern. We love to roast and eat the seeds, but if you're not a pumpkin seed fan - add them to your compost and you may just have a new crop of pumpkins available in time for a Fall pumpkin pie! Urge children to dispose of their candy wrappers in their bags or in trash cans rather than on the street.
Green tips courtesy of Seacoast Cottage Company, Art Monahan 239-462-2679 seacoastcottagecompany.com
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| Company News
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| Quarterly Sales Report
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| | Sanibel/Captiva Islands Third Quarter Sales
Total Sales: $33,272,000
Residential Sales
$13,221,500
MLS Link for Home Sales
Condo Sales
$18,470,500
MLS Link for Condo Sales
Vacant Land Sales
$1,580,000
MLS Link for Vacant Land Sales
*All statistics taken from Sanibel-Captiva MLS.
*ALL INFORMATION DEEMED RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED
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| Q & A........"On The Waterfront"
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Q: What Properties Are Available With Boat Access on the Islands?
A: Click On The Links For The Answers!
Sanibel Homes to dock your boat: CLICK HERE
Sanibel Condos to dock your boat: CLICK HERE
Captiva Homes to dock your boat: CLICK HERE
Captiva Condos to dock your boat CLICK HERE
Note: Dockage at South Seas Condos is available at the marinas
Have a question for us or one of our island experts? Email your question to info@beggsrealtors.com and we'll get the answers
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Recipe of the Month
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Go By Boat or Go By Car..........But Just Go!
Swiss Cheese Toast
Courtesy of The Green Flash
Ingredients
1 French Bread
6 oz Gruyere Cheese ....can be substituted with Emmenthal (Swiss)
2 Eggs
4 oz Half & Half or Heavy Cream
Nutmeg, Pinch of Salt & Pepper
Slice bread in 1/2 inch pieces
Mix rest of the ingredients together
Dip Bread on both sides and pan fry in hot butter or margarine
Serve with salad and you have a delight lunch or dinner!!!
Don't feel like cooking???..... GO to The Green Flash to view the menu.........or call 239-472-3337 and then take the boat or take the car to dine on the bayfront of Captiva with dockage
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Quote of the Month
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Stay A' Float
"When the tides
of life turn against you and the current upsets your boat, don't waste those
tears on what might have been, just lie on your back and float."
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