| January Guest Columnist/ Get Educated
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The New 2013 Building Code & Why Its Good Business
In 2007, Florida adopted legislation to improve energy efficient standards. Its goal is to reduce the energy consumption demands of new homes by 50% by 2019. Each year, the code changes, gradually increasing the Home Energy Rating Service [HERS] rating builders must achieve. What does this mean if you are building a new home or pursuing a major renovation? Its good news! Because today's products are so technologically advanced, they not only provide dramatic improvements to insulation (and therefore energy efficiency), as a bonus - they can make your home stronger. Take for example the advances in insulation products. We recommend a closed cell, spray foam insulation for roofs and walls. The process of spraying allows the liquid foam to mold itself to all surfaces. This process provides a secondary moisture vapor barrier which reduces the risk of moisture intrusion into the walls. All today's closed-cell foam insulation are produced with a non- HCFC (hydrochloroflorocarbon) gas as the foaming agent. What does this science mean to you as a homeowner or new home buyer? - The rigidity of closed cell insulation provides added structural integrity - making roof and wall system stronger
- Superior comfort and indoor air quality because the home is dryer
- Excellent sound control making your home quieter
- Home is naturally cooler
- Less air conditioning is needed to maintain a comfortable temperature, making your energy bills lower
For more information on the latest advances in building construction, visit SeacoastCottageCompany.com. If you are looking to buy a new home, call to arrange a tour of 11517 Wightman Lane, under construction and for sale now.
Contact Seacoast Cottage Company
239-462-2679
Thanks for the information, Art!
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| | Featured Property of the Month
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Start the Year Off with Your New Beach Home!
Captiva Beach Retreat
New Listing!
PRECIOUS and FEW! One of a very few direct gulf front homes walking distance to Captiva Village shopping, restaurants and marina.
- 131 ft of pristine beachfront
- Wide porches, French doors & expansive windows with transoms bathe this home in natural light
- Breathtaking sunset views
- Custom designed and nestled among lush, tropical hammock keeps the home naturally cool and intimately private
- Airy Great Room w/vaulted ceiling ideal for entertaining & a perfect balance to the peaceful breakfast nook
- Romantic master suite includes separate dressing area, laundry, spacious walk-in closets and luxurious, free standing cast iron tub.
- Adjacent parcels and dockage available
HOT OFF THE PRESS!
ADJACENT PROPERTIES NOW AVAILABLE
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RARE Captiva beach front multi-family
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Cast Your Vote for the Best Beach Town
in Florida
USA Today asked "Dr. Beach"- aka Florida International University professor and coastal expert Stephen P. Leatherman - for 10 Florida destinations that combine sand, surf and a welcoming sense of community. Not surprisingly, Sanibel made the top 10! Now they are asking for voters to decide who's # 1. Well, we know the answer to that! Cast your vote today and let the rest of the country know, too!
The Sensational Cirque Vertigo
The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company presents this dazzling exhibition of aerial arts, balance skills, acrobatic strength and grace performing up close in an intimate setting.
January 26th
The Community House
Seating is assigned and limited, so get your tickets early by calling
239-472-2155.
Sanibel-Captiva Audubon
Lecture Program Schedule
Mark your calendar for informative Thursday evenings. Held at the Sanibel Community Center, this month's lineup includes:
Jan. 10 - "Epic Journeys: Tracking the Migration of Shorebirds in the Western Hemisphere"
Jan. 17 - "Images to Inspire - Bobcats, Great Horned Owls & Bald Eagles"
Jan. 24 - Jim Sprankle's "Curving Baseballs to Carving Birds"
Jan. 31 - "Birding Cuba: Impressions from a Forbidden Paradise"
Click here for full details
FINE DINE OR CLOUD 9?
Il Cielo has recently reopened and features all new eclectic fare, and if you're in the mood for a more casual dining experience, your table awaits you in the new "Cloud 9" Grille. http://www.ilcielosanibel.com/
For an example of Il Cielo's flair with food and drink, check out an exciting island cocktail contributed for January's Recipe of the Month.
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Everything You Wanted To Know
About Where the Shells Are On The Islands!......
My friend Pam has a New Year's tradition of putting together a list of her previous year's Top 10 Days on the Beach. With so many amazing people and sights I don't know how she could narrow it down to ten. Our favorites are shown below along with links to the full story from her blog.
Visit
for more of Pam's Top Ten. We are certain it will have you adding shelling to your own 2013 traditions.
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Make Island Time........Full Time
Waterfront Captiva Home Waterfront Captiva Condos
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Captiva Holiday Village Recap
Three weeks of unique holiday fun every December. Here's the recap of some of the events that make Christmas time in Captiva like no other place on earth!
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2012 Golf Cart Parade the Biggest Ever!
National attention was paid to our little island through the professional efforts of the crew from the Travel Channel. Our islanders did not disappoint! A record 56 carts participated making the third annual Golf Cart Parade the best ever!
 | Best Commercial:
Christmas Island |
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Best in Show:
The Polar Express
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 | Best Non-commercial:
Send in the Clowns |
Watch Event
Coverage
Courtesy
of NBC-2
And the Winners for the
2012 Boat Parade are...
Power Boats 35' and Under
1. Best Boat Club (Chris Draa)
2. Island Style (Greg LeBlanc & Barbara Reneke)
3. Jensen's Marina & Cottages (Marty Pierce/John Jensen)
Power Boats 36' +
1. Second Time Around (Al Seiders)
2. Impulsive (Charlie Smart)
3. Paving The Way (Jim Seaton)
Sail Boats
1. Captiva Cruises "Adventure"
2. Sun Catcher (Lee Hanmer)
Congratulations and Thank You
to all the participants
for a fun night!
Chapel by the Sea is on Facebook
Did you know the Chapel building is 109 years old? They hold inter-denominational services every Sunday, from mid November thru Easter. On their new Facebook page fans learn of special upcoming events.
So please, visit them on Facebook and help spread the word about our
island's quaint, historical gem!
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Q. Why should you buy with John and Denice & Royal Shell Real Estate?
A. Because We're # 1!
WHETHER BUYING OR SELLING
START YOUR YEAR WITH THE #1 TEAM
CALL JOHN AND DENICE BEGGS
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| | December 2012 Market Report
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December Sales & New Listings
SEE WHATS HAPPENING
Now easily see what sold and what new listings have come on the market. To view all listings - visit our website, or give us a call!
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SANIBEL
Total Sales for Sanibel:
$25,982,875.00
Sanibel November Sales
New to Market Homes
New to Market Lots
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CAPTIVA ISLAND
Total Sales for Captiva:
$2,168,000.00
Captiva November Sales
New to Market Homes
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*All statistics taken from Sanibel-Captiva MLS.
*All Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
*The information provided represents a general compilation of real estate activity on the Islands. This info does not imply that BEGGS,REALTORS®, Royal Shell Real Estate is involved in these transactions nor is this intended to solicit property already listed.
*Contact us if you would like to receive an automatic update of new listings, or you can click here to design your own alert.
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A 'Berry' Good Way to Start Your New Year
Island Thyme Cocktail
2 oz. Hangar One Blueberry Vodka
1/2 oz. St. Germaine Elderberry Liqueur
Muddled Blueberries Lemon zest
Served on the rocks! Don't feel like cooking??? GO TO: Back to Top |
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"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
~Mark Twain
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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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