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July is National Ice Cream Month, and no-one knows how to spell ICE CREAM better than Captiva Island's very own Queenie...
Imagine a girl who loved ice cream so much that, for her birthday one year, her boyfriend enrolled her as a student in Ice Cream University.
Clearly she had a passion for ice cream, so could you imagine her reaction when her classmates voted her the 106th class President of the world famous Penn State Ice Cream course? After all, she had been a career dental assistant & was just there "because I love to eat ice cream".
Everyone knows of the "when you know better, you do better" moments that nudge us into action.
Certainly there was no better reason to start her own business. After all, Queenie was in the habit of having Graeter's ice creamshipped all the way from Ohio, to her home in Captiva.
Relying on her Penn State "Cow-to-Cone" education, her former science background, and a respect for use of local ingredients, Queenie opened her very own ice cream business in 1998.
Every ice cream flavor is made in Queenie's tidy, Dept of Agriculture-approved, Fort Myers ice cream kitchen, in neat five-gallon batches using third-generation American-made churns. Milk & cream are provided by Florida's finest Jersey cows.
"Although we are regulated by Florida's Department of Agriculture, we use a standard higher than theirs", says Queenie. "Liz & I strive to make ice cream that we would be proud to serve our Mothers".
Maybe you'd like a scoop of Pure Vanilla, a pint of Toasted Coconut, a cone of Black Raspberry Chip? How about a double dip of Pumpkin Pie, Pine Island Mango, or any other one of our seasonal favorites?
The list below will help you locate the restaurants, stores, and scoop shops that carry Queenie's Real HomeMade Ice Cream...and Thank You for being part of our delicious endeavor.
Find Queenie's Ice Cream at the following locations...
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On Sanibel:
Bailey's General Store
Jerry's Foods
Santiva General Store
Dolce Tesoro/Simply Cupcake
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On Captiva:
'Tween Waters Inn
Captiva Island Yacht Club
Latte Da Coffee & Ice Cream
Captiva Island Store
Jensen's Twin Palm
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Join the fun online
Follow "Queenie's Ice cream" on Facebook
Thanks for the scoop, Queenie!
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| | Featured Property of the Month
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Opportunity for the Beach Bum
Sanibel Gulf front Condo -
Just Reduced!
Tarpon Beach property with amazing sunset views
- 2 BR / 2 BA
- Corner Unit
- Great income potential
- Pet friendly
Gorgeous Roosevelt Channel Home Wow Factor! - 4 BR / 3.5 BA
- Dock
- Designer furnished and decorated
- Bonus adjacent parcel included
$2,350,000 |
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Tool kit for Beach Bums:
All the links you need for a kick back summer
Beach Cams
Tide Charts
Sunset Calendar
Weather Forecasts
Visit Nearby Beaches
Gene's Books Opens for Business
Looking for ways to pass the lazy days of summer?
Need a good summer read?
There is a unique new store in town specializing in "Mysteries, Music, Movies and More". What do they mean by "More"? Hidden doorways, Brazilian artwork, CDs, sheet music and hundreds of coffee table books. Stop in and plan to browse.
You never know what you will find at Genes!
2365 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel
Open Monday - Friday
Need a book suggestion? Check out these summer recommendations:
Hot Diggity Dog!
July is National HOT DOG Month
Join the summer tradition with two unique hot dog options where you can satisfy your craving...
Schnapper's Hots a delicious Sanibel icon on Periwinkle Drive
Served up with a bit of nostalgia while you wait.
239-472-8686
No Hot Dog Stand Here...This is a Hot Dog Boat
Thats right, only on our islands can you sit on the beach and have lunch arrive by boat! For years JOEY'S FAMOUS CHAR-BROILED HOT DOGS has been serving them up right..So head to the beach...relax and ENJOY!
The Loss of an Island Icon:
Francis Bailey
The flags were flying at half staff as Sanibel mourned the loss of Francis Bailey, businessman, mayor, pioneer, community volunteer.
His 94 years were an amazing journey seeing Sanibel from a small, isolated farming community to a sought-after resort destination. Francis Bailey has left his mark on our islands, and will be greatly missed.
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Everything You Wanted To Know
About Where the Shells Are On The Islands!......
So what is the most common question asked of My friend Pam?
Where are the best shells?? After all, what summer beach trip to Sanibel / Captiva would be complete without awesome shells to show for it.
So whats the answer? Well...theres many...and they change with the tides! Visit Pam's Top Ten Shelling Tips for all the specifics. It will give you everything you need to be an expert sheller this summer.
Want to keep up with all the shelling news? Visit
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Make Island Time........Full Time
Waterfront Captiva Homes
Waterfront Sanibel / Captiva Condos
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Laid Back Luxury with the Stars
"Forget Cannes, the Caribbean and Los Angeles for brushing shoulders with celebs and luxury holidays. Instead head to the island of Captiva"
What an introduction! This is how Captiva was described in a July article from a British online travel magazine.
And the raves don't stop there...
Click here for the full arcticle
The first green sea turtle nest of the 2013 season was found on Captiva Island!
Almost all nests on the island are Loggerhead Sea Turtles
like the cute little guy shown above.
Want to keep up with Turtle Activity on the Islands?
page for all the latest news!
Nesting Statistics To Date 2013
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Nests
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Sanibel East End
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Sanibel West End
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177 |
239 |
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Captiva
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72 |
52 | 0 | |
TOTAL
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281 |
355 |
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This Month We Have A Lot to Celebrate!
Top Selling &
Top Listing
Agents for June
We'd like to thank all of our loyal clients for once again, helping us achieve the distinction of Royal Shell Real Estate's Top Selling and Top Listing Partners for the month of June. We couldn't do it without you.  11517 Wightman Lane SOLD! under contract within one month of construction completion!
We Celebrated our 40th Wedding Anniversary!  WHETHER BUYING OR SELLING
CALL JOHN AND DENICE BEGGS
We want to give you something to celebrate, too!
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June 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:
$29,786,700.00
Sanibel June Sales
New to Market Homes
New to Market Lots
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CAPTIVA ISLAND
Total Sales for Captiva:
$2,888,000.00
Captiva June Sales
New to Market Homes
New to Market Lots
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LIKE an ICE CREAM CONE in July...
Inventory is Melting
*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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Cip's Place
This delicious sandwich can be carried out or enjoyed with a cool beverage after a long day at the beach!
Beef Brisket Sandwich 6 lb beef brisket (fat removed)
Rub both sides with Texas dry rub
Cover and refrigerate 48 hrs
Texas Dry Rub
1 cup paparika
1 cup brown sugar
˝ cup chili powder
˝ cup cumin
˝ cup garlic powder
˝ cup onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp black pepper
2 tbsp salt
Place on roasting rack in pan
Add 2 dark beers and cover with foil
Cook in 225 oven for about 4 hrs until meat has reached 175 internal temp
Let cool and cut thin cross grain
To Make Sandwich
Use your favorite hamburger bun and place your favorite coleslaw in bottom top with 8oz. sliced brisket. Take top half of bun and coat with onion jam
Onion Jam
2 large Spanish onions
˝ cup grain mustard
˝ cup Dijon
˝ cup apple cider vinegar
˝ cup brown sugar
sauté onions add remaining ingredients cook till onions are soft
Don't feel like cooking???...
GO TO: www.cipsplace.com to view the menu for exceptional food in a casual atmosphere.
2055 Periwinkle
Sanibel, FL
239-472-0223
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"The cure for anything is salt water --
sweat, tears, or the sea."
Isak Dinesen
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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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