| Tamarind Condo
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2950 N.Beach Rd. #A-213
$339,900
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Pelican Landing Condo
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2700 N. Beach Rd.
$249,900
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Beachfront Home
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6780 Manasota Key Rd.
$1,449,000
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Gulf Realty Is Just a Phone Call Away!
Learn valuable secrets for saving thousands and avoiding costly mistakes when buying, selling or refinancing a home. Best of all, it's FREE.
Contact us at
(941) 475-1036
or visit our revamped website at www.gulfrealtyinc.com
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Did You Know....
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Unlike most real estate agents, we don't spend our time pestering people with phone calls or bothersome interruptions to generate good clients. Instead, we dedicate 110% of our time and energies to providing such outstanding service, people naturally think of us when a friend or family member needs help buying or selling a home.
Thanks for your referrals!
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Quote of the Month
Doors Of Opportunity
"When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us."
Alexander Graham Bell
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While on the Key, be sure to visit these restaurants & pubs.
Lock and Key Restaurant
Gulf View Grill
White Elephant Pub
Calico Jack's Pub
Geraldi's Pizza & Sandwich Shop
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Are You Our
Client of the Month?
Every month we choose a very special client of the month. It's our way of acknowledging good friends and saying "thanks" to those who support us and our business with referrals, word of mouth and repeat business.
This month's
Clients of the Month are
Bob & Rena Brunner
and
Michael Simpson
Thanks for trusting us with
your business!
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| Introducing "Manasota Key Tidings" |
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the first edition of Manasota Key Tidings.
Coming to you monthly, our newsletter will offer a first-hand look at this beautiful island we call home-everything from updates about the local real estate market and our featured listings to articles about Manasota Key people, places, and events you won't want to miss. We hope you enjoy our newsletter. Let us know what you think! P.S. - don't forget to play our monthly contest.
Frank & Marty Chappell
sales@gulfrealtyinc.com
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Ever Wonder About That Giant Shell?
"The Shell" Photo courtesy of the artist, Malcolm Robertson  | Standing 12 feet, 6 inches high and weighing about a ton, "The Shell" welcomes visitors to Englewood Beach on Manasota Key. Florida's state shell, the horse conch, is beautifully represented in this modern steel rendering.
Sculptor Malcolm Robertson completed a residency at the Hermitage Artist Retreat on Manasota Key and came to the attention of local community leaders, who commissioned the work in 2005. He operates from his studios in Glasgow, Scotland and Sarasota, Florida.
On his website, Robertson says his work is "conceived from an holistic point of view, created in response to people & places, is eclectic in character and seeks to be sympathetic in scale & context."
As you come upon this dramatic and unique work of art, you can't help but hear the call of the sea!
Learn more about the artist by visiting his website:
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Our Beautiful Beaches: Stump Pass
In each issue of the Manasota News, we will talk about one of our beautiful beaches. This month we are featuring Stump Pass.
A mile of beach stretches into a point where the Stump Pass flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This is a place where one can find beautiful specimens of shells while watching the dolphins at play.
Stump Pass Beach State Park is located in Charlotte County at the southern end of Manasota Key. The park is open from 8am till sunset 365 days a year. There is a hiking trail and there are picnic tables. The parking is very limited, so get there early.
Stump Pass is a beautiful, uncrowded place that invites surf casting, shell picking, sun bathing and snorkeling. It is an unspoiled, natural environment that is home to a variety of wildlife, including gopher tortoises, egrets, and loggerhead turtles. The waters here are some of the clearest you will ever see.
For more information visit the Stump Pass State Park website.
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Fishing the Key
 The unique aspect to fishing on Manasota Key is that from here you can fish inshore, nearshore or offshore. The Intracoastal Waterway flows through Lemon Bay, providing easy access to the Gulf of Mexico and to the many unique natural environments. Mangroves and shallows provide excellent inshore fishing of redfish, snapper, snook and jacks.
Off shore are the famous tarpon. A short boat trip to Boca Grande Pass brings you to one of the most famous tarpon fishing areas in the world. Pampano, bonita, sheepshead and flounder are among the many species that can be caught in these waters... many even from shore!
For more information visit the Florida Fish & Wildlife website.
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Thinking About Renting Your Home or Condo?
Wow, we were busy this season! Most of our properties were completely booked for the 2010 season. In fact, this was our best rental season on record! Due to the increased demand, WE NEED MORE RENTALS!
Because of our extensive client base of repeat seasonal renters, plus the numerous walk-ins we receive daily due to our location, we continue to receive many vacation rental inquiries.
We especially need rentals on water and/or pet-friendly properties. We turn away many, many potential renters every year that are looking for waterfront and a place they can bring their dog or cat.
Please call Jean or Rebekah to discuss our rental program: 941-474-3100.
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Local Real Estate Market
Sales & Listings as of March 22, 2010 as reported by the Englewood, Cape Haze Board of Realtors. Manasota Key Englewood
Number of homes for sale: 249 1,668
Number of homes sold in 2010 to-date: 19 362
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March Contest
How is the date for Easter Sunday calculated?
a) The 2nd Sunday after the 1st day of spring.b) The 1st Sunday after the full moon on or after March 21st.c) The 3rd Sunday prior to Mother's Day.d) Randomly selected by a group of pastors & priests.Contest Rules
- The first person to call us (941-475-1036) with the correct answer will win!
- Answers left on the answering machine will not be accepted.
- No household can receive more than two rewards in a 12-month period.
February's
Winner: Congratulations to Ralph East of Manasota Key! Ralph
correctly guessed the answer to last month's quiz: "What is the color
of the black box in a commercial airplane?" The answer was Orange! |
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Well, this is it! The first edition of "Manasota Key Tidings". We hope you found it interesting, entertaining and helpful, and we hope you'll welcome us into your email box each month.
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