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| E-Paradise Newsletter
November 2010 Edition
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Greetings!Welcome to our November edition of E-Paradise.November .... Our personal favorite month of the year! A month when we begin to say "tis the Season"....Selling Season, Seasonal Residents return and Holiday Season begins.And of course it is time to celebrate Thanksgiving! WE are so very grateful to live, work and play on these precious islands of Sanibel and Captiva. We also want to tell all of you that we are grateful for our relationships with YOU!We are truly blessed! So WELCOME BACK if you are returning and HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all!This month our Guest Columnist section will share a word of Thanksgiving regarding the The Islands and Our Surrounding Enviroment from our very own Island Expert.Finally, we have so much to tell you and we have a NEWSFLASH about Captiva! Lots of good stuff and all very important so let's get started.....Come for a visit.....you'll want to stay for a LIFETIME.....and we can help you make it happen......Come to the islands..... "You'll Be Thankful You Did!"Remember: NO PASSPORT NEEDED!
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 | November Guest Columnist/ Get Educated
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| A Grateful Heart!
 | | Kristie Anders |
"It is with a grateful heart that I call Captiva home, actually North Captiva. Each work day I climb in my old boat and make my way south down Pine Island Sound and then west to Roosevelt Channel. From McCarthy's Marina I drive my car to work at the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation aka SCCF."
The commute most days is a blessed event. Some mornings, I am the first person out on the water. There are days so calm and still that the smaller mangrove islands appear to hover above the horizon, and other days when I race a thunderstorm home. There are also mornings that I need no coffee to awaken all of my senses. The first wave that slaps the hull and drenches me takes care of any residual drowsiness
There are views of the night sky that surely show an illumined path to heaven as the Milky Way spreads across the sky. Captiva is one of the few places the night sky is not obliterated by urban lights.
White ibis cross my bow, flying from their night roost to the feast that awaits them in the surf of the beach. If there is a sand bar showing a silhouette of just one bird, I know it is one of the local bald eagle. Bait fish swirl in the water, tarpon roll and ospreys swoop. The waters around the islands are teeming with life.
When I see groups of dolphins bobbing in place, I shut down the engine. Puh faa, puh faa. They're taking a nap. Imagine being able to put half your brain to sleep at a time so you can rest. Wow! I'd love to be alert, watchful for predators and rise to the surface to breathe while half my brain is blissfully sleeping. On the brink of the busy winter season I'd love of nap, even if it was half time.
With each trip, I am humbled by the gift of living in this world. Happy Thanksgiving.
Kristie Anders has been education director at SCCF for more than 20 years. SCCF is a not for profit organization dedicated to the preservation of coastal habitat and aquatic resources on Sanibel and Captiva and the surrounding watershed. The 1000' of yellow rope visible on Periwinkle Way's north side, near Donax, outlines a parcel of land SCCF is working to acquire in 2011. To find out more about SCCF GO TO: http://www.sccf.org/
THANKS KRISTIE! WE SHARE YOUR GRATITUDE FOR WHERE WE LIVE AND SUPPORT SCCF!
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| Featured Property of the Month
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Best Value On Captiva Has Just Been Reduced Again!
Act Now! So Very Near The Beach and Boating too!
You'll Be Grateful You Did!
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33 Urchin CtSunset Captiva in the "Village"· 2 BR/ 2 BA with LoftDirect Gulf Access Dockage AvailableBeach AccessClubhouse, Sparkling Pool and TennisGreat Rental HistoryJUST REDUCED $80,000WAS $798,800NOW ASKING $718,800 |
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| Surf Sounds......
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| You've heard of the "Gold Rush"... This will make you want to "RUSH" to catch a glimpse of this......
 | Captiva Gold Courtesy of Kristie Anders, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Education Director
This photo was taken by Kristie Anders on a beautiful Fall morning on Pine Island Sound looking towards the Captiva bayside during her commute to work........now that's what we're always talkin' about here.........More valuable than Gold....it's PRICELESS! |
Everything You Wanted To Know About Where the Shells Are On The Islands!......http://www.iloveshelling.com
 | | Paradise on Captiva Island |
Well my friend Pam did it again.....she captured the pure essence of Captiva!
This was the calm before the storm. GO TO: iloveshelling.com to see the photos of her adventure.
This is one of the reasons why we are thankful to be here!...cause we know we'll shell another day.....
COME CELEBRATE TASTE OF THE ISLANDS' 29TH YEAR!
 | | DON'T MISS THE TASTE OF THE ISLANDS! |
Taste of the Islands is back for its 29th year to celebrate three Sanibel signatures - community, cuisine and wildlife organization CROW - all in one fell swoop. Set to the tune of live bands, local restaurants will descend on Sanibel Community Park with their most decadent delicacies on Sunday November 21, 2010 from noon to 5 p.m. and duke it out to earn top honors for their dish from our esteemed judges and the crowd. For all the details GO TO: http://www.tastesanibelcaptiva.com/
Sanibel and Captiva Are Amongst The Top Ten Beaches in Florida According To Travel Channel
 | | One of the Top Ten Beaches in Florida |
GO TO: www.travelchannel.com
to learn why!
It's Market Time Again!
Congrats! Sanibel Awarded 'Bike Friendly Community'
 | | Bike Friendly Sanibel |
League of American Bicyclists awards Sanibel as Bike- Friendly Community.
For full story GO TO: http://www.captivasanibel.com
More info on biking on Sanibel GO TO: http://www.sanibel-captiva.org/play/bicycle.asp
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| Beggs Best Buys
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| Tis The Season...It's beginning to look alot like Captiva Holiday Village
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What's All The Buzz About This Holiday Season On Captiva???
First Annual CAPTIVA HOLIDAY VILLAGE Extravaganza
November 26-December 19 captivaholidayvillage.com
During the holidays, visit Captiva Island and marvel at the beautiful lights, colorful decorations, unique holiday gifts, wonderful restaurants, spectacular beaches and amazing Gulf of Mexico sunsets.
Weekends on Captiva will feature amazingentertainment with Christmas Tree lightings, fireworks, lighted boat parades, opera singers at sunset, fire dancers at dusk, astronomy cruises, golf cart parades, art shows, live musical entertainment...and much, much more! The fanfare begins on Friday, November 26th with a spectacular fireworks show.
 | | Sign up for the Golf Cart Parade |
For Golf Cart Parade info CLICK HERE:
 | | Sign up for the Boat Parade |
For Boat Parade info CLICK HERE
Tween Waters Tree Lighting "Kicks Off" Captiva Holiday Village
 | | Infamous Tree Lighting At Tween Waters Inn Island Resort |
To see the video Go To:
www.tween-waters.com
VISIT THE MUCKY DUCK FOR PHOTO OPS AT CHRISTMAS TREE ON THE BEACH!
 | | Decorating at The Mucky Duck |
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| Go Green
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| Be Thankfully Green!
Celebrating Thanksgiving at a friend or family members house? Here are a few hostess gift ideas that your host / hostess will really be thankful for - locally inspired and environmentally friendly.
Potted plants. Cut flowers are beautiful and convenient but a potted plant has long lasting appeal. My new favorite plant is the Cranberry Hibiscus. This purple colored leafy plant is Florida native and does well in sandy soil - best of all its edible. Delicious on the side, as a tea or tossed into your favorite salad. You can find them at Echo, an organization that helps feed the world's hungry.
Homemade jam or preserves. If you do not have the time or talent for making your own consider picking up a locally made variety such as Seagrape Jelly, Cocoplum Jam or Mango Chutney. Include a recipe card, available on-line, for an added special touch.
A book is always a great idea. There are some great organic cookbooks out there that may inspire and educate your host / hostess. If thats not your thing, the Ding Darling bookstore has J.N. "Ding" Darling's Conservation and Wildlife Cartoons for sale. Sure to be a fun conversation piece.
This thanksgiving we are truly thankful for this beautiful place we call home. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving from Seacoast Cottage Company.
Green tips courtesy of Seacoast Cottage Company, Art Monahan 239-462-2679 seacoastcottagecompany.com
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| Company News
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| October Sales Report
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| Sanibel/Captiva Islands October Sales
Total Sales: $14,321,125
Residential Sales
$8,140,125
MLS Link for Home Sales
Condo Sales
$6,181,000
MLS Link for Condo Sales
Vacant Land Sales
$0
*All statistics taken from Sanibel-Captiva MLS.
*ALL INFORMATION DEEMED RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED
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| Just Sold!
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| We Just Sold Cottage Colony West #139 At Casa Ybel Resort!
Sale Price $485,000
Call us for other opportunity at Casa Ybel Resort.
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| Recipe of the Month
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Want A New Twist For Turkey Leftovers?
Turkey Pizza
Courtesy of Captiva Pizza Yogurt & Gifts Emporium
One 10-14 Inch Frozen Pizza Crust or you can use your own Pizza Dough/Crust Recipe if you have one.
2-3 Ounces Turkey Breast (Cooked anyway you like, ours is oven roasted)
1/4 Cup Ricotti Cheese
1/2 Cup Fresh Mozzerella Cheese
1 Tsp. Italian Seasoning
1/4 cup EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
5-6 Leaves Chopped Fresh Basil
1 Roasted Red Pepper
1/8 Cup Fresh Green Pepper
Spread EVOO & Italian Seasoning on Pizza Crust, edges and all!
Spread Ricotti Cheese Evenly over pizza crust
Sprinkle Fresh Basil
Sprinkle most of Mozzerella Cheese, saving just a bit
Add Turkey
Roasted Red Pepper
Green Peppers
Sprinkle the left over Mozzerella on top, place pizza in oven.
Melt Butter and add roasted garlic to brush on the crust when the pizza comes out of the oven!
Bake in Oven at 400 degree oven for 13 minutes or until bottom of crust is browned, and the cheese is melted
Slice, Serve and Eat!
Don't feel like cooking???..... GO TO: http://captivapizza.com/ to view the menu.........or call 239-395-0823..... order a pizza....then kick back and watch the game......Ahhhhh now that's just perfect!
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| Quote of the Month
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Be Grateful!
"Gratitude is the best attitude"
~Author Unknown
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