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Greetings!
Welcome to the November edition of our Sanibel/Captiva E-Newsletter.
November .... Once again time 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 again want to tell all of you that we are grateful for our relationships with YOU! This month our Guest Columnist section will share a reflection of Thanksgiving regarding the The Islands and Our Surrounding Environment from our very own Island Expert. Finally, we have a NEWSFLASH about Captiva! You could win a FREE Captiva Holiday Village Weekend Getaway! Check out all the Captiva Holiday Village news in our Only On Captiva column. GO TO: captivaholidayvillage.com Come to the islands..... "You'll Be Thankful You Did!"
Come for a visit.....you'll want to stay for a Lifetime.....and we can help you make it happen......
We are truly blessed! So Welcome Back if your are returning.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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| November Guest Columnist/ Get Educated
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We have calendars that tell us the date, and maybe even the time of sunset or moonrise. We know that fall is one of the four temperate seasons. The two seasons of the tropics are wet and dry. With Southwest Florida located at the edge of both climates, there is a blurring of those two patterns. Winter starts arguing with summer and eventually the jet stream shifts
In this land of fuzzy edges, wind from the east and south, which are more dominate in the summer, bring warmer air with a bit more humidity. Northern breezes, which enter our world when St. Louis and Chicago are getting pounded with snow and ice, are cooler, crisper air. We don't escape completely from winter if you call 60 degrees freezing cold.
Wildlife shows its cycles too. For much of my life, I thought evergreens were forever green. So when I saw a bald cypress really bald I thought it was dead. Now I know that when the needles fall, it is late autumn in South Florida.
Just when we get ready for our long winter naps, our local birds start celebrating the beginning of life. November means the bald eagles are on their nests. Their gold feet seem more prominent this time of year. Ospreys are reuniting with their mates. Making their crazy dives and swoops to prove they are worthy of mating.
Spoonbills start gathering in numbers before heading off to Florida Bay sometime in December for nesting. Their fall plumage reflects their readiness to mate, with magnificent deep pinks and red. Even the orange of their tail is more visible.
Ibis 'tweens join the adults for feeding along the shoreline and in shallow wetlands, including people's yards. 'Tweens are just that, losing their juvenile brown color and molting into the adult white plumage.
Historically more abundant, there's one kestrel I see on a regular basis on the power lines in front of "Robin's Nest" on Captiva. Every once in a while I can see one perched along Sanibel Captiva Road.
It is no longer 90 degrees. So instead of seeking shade while parking our cars, we don't mind the sun. In November alligators and gopher tortoises will bask, warming a bit before going in search of food. Natives or almost-natives may resort to wearing clothes with sleeves, but the guys still seem to insist on shorts.
I am grateful to live where I still have to dig really deep in my drawer to find socks. I love living where tomatoes grow ripe in November, then in February and again in April. Three season gardens they call them.
Its late fall and I still can't find my shoes. My feet hate being confined. Sandals and bare feet let me feel the warmth of the sand as I look out at the sparkling water of sunrises and sunsets. It is a far cry from chipping ice off my windshield and wondering if the snowplow is going to bury my car.
Thank heavens there's great little spots where it feels tropical at Thanksgiving. Sanibel & Captiva are a place where you don't need a passport - just sandals, short and, shirts with sleeves. Maybe a sweatshirt when northern air dips south, but that's a perfect time to nestle in likes the ospreys and bald eagles.
Contact Kristie Anders: kanders@sccf.org 239-472-2329
Learn more about Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation and how you can help protect our sanctuary islands: sccf.org
SCCF is the beneficiary of a portion of the entry fee from our
Thanks for the info Kristie! Back to Top |
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Featured Property of the Month
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Captiva Mango Cottage
Not "Too" Big and Not "Too" Small
.......But Just Right
2BR/2BA with loft Beach Cottage
To Be Constructed
Designed for comfort, livability and ease of maintenance
Energy Efficient
Spacious front porch
Space saving Built-ins
Captiva Village Location
Near Beach on private shell lane
Private use or rental investment
MLS #2110866
Perfect Winter Escape Make it yours!
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Join Your Friends And Come
Celebrate Taste Of The Islands' 30TH Year
Taste of the Islands is back for its 30th year to celebrate three 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 from 12:30 to
5 p.m. and duke it out to earn top honors for their dish from esteemed judges and the crowd
Click Here for more info and full schedule of events. Now This Is Definitely Going To Be A "Wild" Time  SCCF's third annual Wines in the Wild will be held on Saturday, November 12 from 6 - 8 p.m. Mingle with newly returning friends and explore the Foundation grounds while sampling fine wines and tasty hors d'oeuvres. This year's theme is "Take Flight" and honors our favorite bird of all, the returning snowbird! Call 239-472-2329 to reserve
Market Time.......Farmers Market that is.......  The Sanibel Island Farmers Market begins Sunday, November 6 at Sanibel City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road (Between the Library and BIG ARTS). The market will reoccur each Sunday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. through April 29th, 2012. Good community fun!
Meet your neighbors and shop 30+ vendors and their specialties.
Everything You Wanted To Know
About Where the Shells Are On The Islands!......http://www.iloveshelling.com
My friend
Pam
has just developed a
What a creative and fun way to identify and learn about your discoveries and treasures that you encounter at the beach!
Go To: iloveshelling.com and start clicking!
Know your fellow shelling lovers
GO TO:
to order your shelling uniform
then hit the beach and go shelling!
Attention Biking Enthusiats! 
Shared use pathway project nearly complete, receives praise
Click Here for the full storyThat's Our Queenie!
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Vanessa Viglione, better known as Queenie
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Our own Island Queen was recently featured in Tropicalia
27th Annual Sanibel & Captiva Island Luminary
 "Join us" on December 2nd and 3rd as we celebrate the 27th annual Luminary Festival on Sanibel and Captiva Islands. Complimentary trolleys will take you down the Luminary Trail, to various local businesses who welcome you and your family to enjoy free drinks and snacks, along with live music at some locations.
Sanibel Luminary will begin at 5pm on Friday, December 2nd.
Captiva Luminary will begin at 5pm on Saturday, December 3rd.
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Make Island Time........Full Time
Waterfront Captiva Home 15009 Binder Dr
Waterfront Captiva Condos Near Beach Captiva Homes
Now These Are Great Holiday Gift Ideas
Do Your Holiday Shopping Early
While Supplies Last!
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Tween Waters Island Inn Resort Kicks Off
Captiva Holiday Village November 25th 
Click Here to view video
The Buzz is Back about Captiva Holiday Village!
Fireworks, Spectacular Light Displays,
Parades, Concerts, Marketplace And More!
Promises Even More Fun Than Last Years Success
A FREE Captiva Holiday Village Getaway Package
Magical Holiday Fun!
Go To:
Have You Taken The Captiva Lifestyle Tour?
Please Share It With Your Friends 
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Green Turkey Talk
Thanksgiving is one of the easiest holidays to green up. With the focus on giving thanks rather than gifts, we honor not only our family and friends but Nature's bounty, too.
This months Green Tip for Thanksgiving focuses on the family meal!
Portion Control
Portion control is an important way to stay healthy while still enjoying all your favorite foods. The green aspect of portion control is eliminating waste.
At least 28 billion pounds of edible food is wasted each year - more than 100 pounds per person.
Use Less Stuff use-less-stuff.com created a handy list of approximate per person food and drink portions:
Turkey- 1 pound Stuffing- ¼ pound Sweet potato casserole- ¼ pound Green beans- ¼ pound Cranberry relish- 3 tablespoons Pumpkin pie- 1/8 of a 9 inch pie
Table Scraps Don't have a dog to give the table scraps to? Compost your food waste! Fruits and vegetables and their peels, pits and seeds are all perfect for composting, and a great natural fertilizer.
Leftovers What if, like me, you think Leftovers are the best part of the meal? Remember to share those leftovers with reusable containers. Or better yet, use colored permanent marker to simply decorate a recycled jar. Even just writing the word "THANKFUL" will turn an old jar and leftovers into a special gift to keep the simple message of Thanksgiving alive. Happy Thanksgiving from Seacoast Cottage Company! |
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Cypress Cottage Construction Update:
Final Month Of Construction
Under Construction Special Price $1,595,000 The best built, newest home you will find for sale on Captiva is in the final month of construction!
Master carpenters and tradesmen are hard at work with final details, including the addition of: - Azek decking This tongue and groove, green certified product is scratch and stain resistant for years of maintenance free enjoyment. Comes with a lifetime warranty.
- Beautiful granite counter top throughout kitchen and all baths
- Authentic Chicago brick pavers, which will adorn all outdoor pathways and living spaces
- Custom crafted wrought iron staircase and entry gate
- Stainless steel, energy star appliance package with three year parts and labor warranty
In the tradition of the finest Caribbean homes, the Cypress Cottage is built for strength to stand up to the toughest tropical storms without compromising on creature comforts or artistic details. Located on private Wightman Lane with dedicated beach access; call 239-823-9068 today to schedule a "Contractor Tour" of the Cypress Cottage to see the process first hand with the builder, Art Monahan 239-462-2679 of Seacoast Cottage Company.
view our video.
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Royal Shell Dominates The High End,
Luxury Market of Captiva
Check out the sales performance
through the first three quarters of the year
Call John and Denice
To "Buy and Sell" With The Leading Company On Captiva!
Many Thanks To
The Royal Shell Companies, Title Sponsor Of
The Captiva Holiday Village Golf Cart Parade
Go to captivaholidayvillage.com for all the details and come join the fun!
Alan S. Maltz Gallery NOW OPEN On Captiva
In The Royal Shell Building
At The Corner Of Captiva Dr. And Andy Rosse Ln
Aerial view of Captiva Island. 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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| | October 2011 Sales Report
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Sanibel/Captiva Island October Sales
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Did You Know That The Sunshine Seafood
Cafe' & Wine Bar Has A New Chef?
We say WELCOME to Chef Cecil Read Full Story Here
Sunshine Grilled Snapper w/Orange Citrus Crab Sauce
Cook & Prep time 1 hour
Ingredients
2 Local Red or Mangrove Snapper Filets (skin off)
2 Florida Oranges
1 Tablespoon extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon each, chopped Parsley, Oregano, Chives
1 Tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Corn Starch
3 Cups Fresh Squeezed Florida Orange Juice
1 Cup Fresh Lump Blue Crab, cleaned, no shells
2 Garlic Cloves
Salt & Pepper
Marinate for Snapper,
Combine Juice and Zest of one orange
Smashed Garlic, Evoo, Herbs, Salt & Pepper
Mix and Marinate Snapper for 45 minutes
Reserve Marinate for brushing while grilling
Sauce 3 Cups of Orange Juice, reduced by half, mix one Tablespoon Corn Starch with a little water, add to juice, slight heat to thicken, add one Tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar, Salt & Pepper, cut Orange segments from remaining Orange, add to sauce, and heat, add Crab Meat and reserve warm.
Snapper Heat Grill, clean and brush with oil, Grill Snapper on medium low for 3 minutes a side, frequently basting with reserved Marinate Plating Plate Snapper and serve with seasonal local grilled vegetables, top with Orange Citrus Crab Sauce and pair with a Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay. This is a nice easy to prepare Recipe that keeps Friends and Family entertained around the Grill enjoying the wonderful Florida weather. Chef Cecil Miller says "ENJOY!" Don't feel like cooking???..... GO TO: captivaislandinn.com to view the menu then call 239-472-6200 for reservations and say hello to Chef Cecil! Back to Top |
"There is always, always, always something to be thankful for."
-- Author Unknown
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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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