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Greetings!
Welcome to the October edition of our Sanibel/Captiva E-Newletter. We love October! It is one of our favorite months on the islands! The cool crisp hints of "Fall" mixed with dry warm days delivers perfect weather! Here on the islands we celebrate "Fall" with being outdoors, Columbus Day, "Ding" Darling Days and Halloween.
We know you will "Fall" in love our new look and format! We are bringing you a polished, user-friendly, professional presentation together with our most popular columns and guest contributors. We hope you will SHARE the newsletter with your friends! This month our Guest Columnist section will provide authoritative advice about "Solar Heating For Your Pool" from our very own Island Expert to help you optimize you own personal Real Estate goals. Soooooooh... get your pumpkins carved, your costume ready and go outdoors to enjoy theSanibel/Captiva Island "FALL". Come for a visit.....you'll want to stay for a Lifetime.....and we can help you make it happen...... In honor of the Discoverer Columbus who went looking for the "New World" come and "DISCOVER" the islands. You'll "FALL" in love!
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| October Guest Columnist/ Get Educated
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Solar Pool Heating
"October means autumn, slightly cooler weather especially at night."
This means our lives here in SW Florida will be much more comfortable, but how much longer will you be swimming in your pool? When you first moved to Florida I bet you thought you would be swimming all year round. This is the Sunshine state and we are located in the tropics. But most people are finding their pool water to be too cold to comfortably swim from about mid-October to May. That is nearly seven months! Your pool, the most expensive room in your house and requires the most maintenance is only useable for seven months. What to do? Heat the pool. How will you heat the pool? The options are electric, gas or solar. With all you will have an initial investment but solar requires ZERO operating costs.
With Solar Pool Heating (SPH) you use your existing pool pump to divert the pool water through the solar collectors which collect the suns energy or heat, very simple, think of the garden hose technology. With solar there is virtually no maintenance as if your pool pump works the solar is working. To determine the amount of solar panels needed and therefore the cost: you need to take a few things into consideration.
1. How warm do you want your pool or how much heat gain to you hope to realize? Most people are comfortable with 80 degrees or more for a pool water temperature. I personally like 85 degrees or more.
2. Where will you place the SPH panels? Typically on the roof, but can also be mounted to ground racks. Price will also vary depending on the installation method including roof type.
3. Which direction will my SPH panels face? South is best, then West, East and I would not recommend North.
4. Will you use a cover or blanket over the pool in the winter? This will usually gain you approximately 5 degrees over using solar alone simply because you can help retain the heat gain at night and not "start from scratch" heating the water each morning.
Solar Pool Heating is an excellent way to heat your swimming pool. Solar will not only heat the water but also make you feel good as you will be using no fossil fuels to accomplish the heating and at zero operating expense is extremely economical.
There are many other ways to incorporate solar into your lives; including Solar Domestic Hot Water (SDHW) systems, Solar Attic Fans, Solar Tubular Sky Lights, Photovoltaic (PV), Solar Air Conditioning and much more.
Contact Kelly Denmark: Kelly@fafcosolar.com 239-707-7154
Learn more about Fafco Solar: www.fafcosolar.com
Thanks for the info Kelly! Back to Top |
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Featured Property of the Month
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Captiva Hampton
New Listing  11531 Wightman Ln 2BR/2BA Beach Cottage Airy/breezy indoor/outdoor enjoyment Lush Tropical Landscape Captiva Village Location Near Beach on private shell lane Private use or rental investment MLS #2110866
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Get Outdoors And Celebrate
Ding Darling Days
 This year for the 22nd Annual "Ding" Darling Days, Oct. 16-22, J. N. "Ding" Darling
National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island adds new daily theme days to the calendar, plus character meet-and-greets on Family Fun Day.
Free Family Fun Day on Sunday, Oct. 16, kicks off the week's festivities at the refuge with free live wildlife presentations, giveaways, a butterfly house and touch tank, nature crafts, face painting, hot dogs, and more.
The days between Family Fun Day and Conservation Art Day are filled with special lectures and programs, free biking and birding tours and discounted kayaking and boat excursions through Tarpon Bay Explorers, the refuge's recreation concession. Click Here for more info and full schedule of events.
Everything You Wanted To Know
About Where the Shells Are On The Islands!......http://www.iloveshelling.com
Look how artistic my friend Pam is!!! She made this as well as many other beautiful works of art with shells she has collected. Go To: iloveshelling.com to see some other great ideas of how to decorate your home with shells and keep the seashore close to you whever you may be!
Know your fellow shelling lovers GO TO: to order your shelling uniform then hit the beach and go shelling!
Untold Stories........Now Told......  Click Here for the final video in a series of four videos provided by WGCU, documenting the history of Sanibel.Guaranteed to capture your fascination
about our island "Roots!"
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Make Island Time........Full Time
Waterfront Captiva Home 15009 Binder Dr
Waterfront Captiva Condos Near Beach Captiva Homes
Don't Let The Door Close On These Wonderful Opportunities |
The Mullets Marched In September With New Orleans Second Liner Tradition
The Mullets Marched with a special guest flag bearer followed by the marching band and particpants donned with umbrellas and white handkerchiefs in traditional New Orleans Second Liner tradition. Read Full Story Here. Click Here to see the album on our Facebook page
'Tween Waters Inn Island Resort Captiva Island's
Most Notorious Halloween Event
Get "twisted" and plan to join 'Tween Waters Inn Island Resort for Captiva Island's most notorious Halloween event - held October 29, 2010 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. or until you drop gruesomely dead. Themed this year as a "Twisted Circus," be ready for good times, great music, friendly conversation and - oh yeah - those famous (and infamous) costumes.
To learn more:
Captiva Triathlon Crowned
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Congrats To All!
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Read Full Story Here
Save The Date!
HO HO HO.....Captiva Holiday Village
November 25- December 17
Magical Holiday Fun!
Go To:
Have You Taken The Captiva Lifestyle Tour?
Please Share It With Your Friends 
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Happy Hallogreen!
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Besides the refreshing lower temperatures, my favorite thing about October is Halloween.
This month's green tip is making inventive costumes with recycled materials. The challenge of turning junk into a one-of-a-kind costume is not only good for the environment, its fun! Here are some costume ideas to help you get your Hallowgreen on!
1. LEGOS! Who didn't love them as a child, or love them still? Recycling boxes, paper bowls and some paint and let your imagination run wild. Just like you did with the real legos! 2. Have a broken black umbrella laying around? With some black clothing you have the makings of scary vampire bat costume!
3. Outdated, unused electronics? Add some boxes and you could be WALL-E or another cool robot.
4. Since the use of flash drives and digital music what is a person to do with all those extra CDs? Im thinking DISCO BALL costume! They also fit nicely into knight costumes as added shields. 5. And finally, fabric scraps from old clothes or blankets and some hot glue you can be transformed into an owl or bird costume.
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| | Sneak Peek: Follow The Construction With Us!
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Cypress Cottage Construction Update:
Behind The Walls: Spray Foam Insulation
Cypress Cottage Construction Feature
As the Cypress Cottage on Wightman Lane takes shape, this months construction update focuses on what goes on behind the drywall. Spray Foam insulation - both closed and open cell, is used throughout the Cypress Cottage. This insulative barrier provides: - A high R-Value which minimizes hot and cold spots in a home to improve efficiency and comfort.
- Rigidity provides added structural integrity to roof.
- As a secondary moisture vapor barrier, it helps reduce the risk of moisture intrusion in the wall cavity
This provides homebuyers: - Outstanding energy efficiency
- Superior comfort and indoor air quality
- Enhanced moisture management
- Added structural integrity
- Excellent sound control
The expansion of foam as this product is sprayed is an amazing process.  | |
Cypress Cottage Progress in October
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If you would like to see for yourself, view our video.
To schedule a "Contractor Tour" tour of the Cypress Cottage to see the process first hand, call us 239-823-9068.
Go to: www.seacoastcottagecompany.com for more info regarding the construction materials and process.
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Royal Shell Expanding Again
To Serve You Better
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Royal Shell Real Estate Bonita Office
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The Royal Shell Companies newest office located at 26811 Tamiami Trail
Call John and Denice
if you would like to get connected in Bonita
Alan S. Maltz Gallery NOW OPEN On Captiva
In The Royal Shell Building
At The Corner Of Captiva Dr. And Andy Rosse Ln
This Fishing Shack was photographed in the Outer Islands. It is featured in Alan S. Maltz's book, "Visions of Beauty" available for sale in the Captiva gallery. Many other beautiful photos are displayed and available for sale.
Please come in and enjoy the Gallery!
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| | September 2011 Sales Report
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Sanibel/Captiva Island September Sales
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You Will "Fall in Love" With This Delicious, Healthy Autumn Treat
 Pumpkin Bisque
with toasted pumpkin seed and Sage oil
Courtesy of Chef Jason
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups chopped onion 2 cups chopped celery 2 cups chopped carrot 1 teaspoon fresh chopped ginger 1 teaspoon chinese five spice 5 cups vegtable broth 1 15oz canned pure pumkin 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
1 cup fresh sage salt & pepper t t 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds 1 pinch shaved nutmeg
Preparation In a heavy bottom stock pot over mediun heat saute vegtables until translucent for about 6 minutes. Add seasoning and stir for 1 minute. Add broth, pumpkin and tomatoes,bring mix to a boil for about 15 minutes to combine flavors. Reduce heat to simmer and puree until smooth. Sage Oil- In a food proceesor blend sage, s&p and slowly add olive oil. blend until all is incorperated. Strain oil thru a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer. Garinsh with a drizzel of sage oil, toasted pumpkin seeds and shaved nutmeg.
Don't feel like cooking???..... GO TO: www.tween-waters.com/Dining.cfm to view an exclusive interview and the menu then call 239-472-5161 for reservations at this historic, award-winning fine dining restaurant with sunset views. Back to Top |
"Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing, that we see too late the one that is open."
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Stay Up-to-Date....
We invite you to visit our website to get to know us better and to search for your own piece of paradise!
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.Customer Satisfaction is our Specialty! We appreciate your referrals
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Sincerely, John and Denice Beggs Royal Shell Real Estate Direct: 239-357-5500 Office: 239-472-0078
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