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Welcome to the May edition of our
Sanibel/Captiva E-Newsletter.
It's A MAY ZING!
It's shoulder season. The islands have begun to "slow down" and "settle in" rolling along toward the summer months.
Winter guests have started their trek home while we islanders enjoy blissful breezes, sunny days, warm evenings and a lull before the island summer fun begins.
It's time to reflect on how fantastic our winter was ......time to plan our summer ........time to start the grill...... and time to prepare those outdoor living spaces for summer weather.
We also reflect on honoring Mother as well as remembering our heroes that have protected our freedom so that we can enjoy peace and security at home in America.
May is BBQ month and our own Island Expert will talk about ways to increase your outdoor living space through the addition of decking in our Guest Columnist section.
Our Beggs Best Buy section leads with "May is a great time to make an Offer". Recent sales trend show that May is a very busy selling time here on the islands. So be sure to check out whats on the market today because it may be gone tomorrow.
Whatever you are celebrating....... Turtle Nesting Season, Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, graduations, time off or just the fact that it is MAY, we are your island connection no matter the reason or the season!
Come for a visit ..... you'll want to stay for a
and we can help you make it happen ......
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| | May Guest Columnist/ Get Educated
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Deck Choices for Your
Enjoyment and Return on Investment
Southwest Florida's climate make outdoor living an integral part of daily living year round. Weather you are building a new home or considering remodeling your existing piece of paradise, outdoor living spaces are worth your investment.
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The Cost vs. Value Report, from Remodeling Magazine determined that a deck addition project returns an average of about 87% of the original investment - one of the highest values in the survey.
We recommend composite products on our new homes for decks and porches. Florida's unique weather and the salty air of our islands make this an ideal choice over traditional wood decking. Composite decking ensures less maintenance, a longer life span and typically comes with a good warranty. From there, the choices continue:
How closely do you want your deck to resemble wood?
More expensive composites often feature finer details, more colors choices, subtle shadings, superior grain, some producers buff every deck board to remove any resemblance to plastic.
Will your deck be shaded or will it be exposed to the sun?
Darker, solid and very dense composites absorb more heat than lighter tones.
Consider taking home samples in different colors and set them outside to gauge the temperatures each will reach.
Do you want to see your fasteners?
Hidden fasteners provide a cleaner appearance, hiding between tongue-and-grooved boards or clipping together thinner profiles.
Remember, your investment in a deck is going to last decades. Like all decisions to be made when building new or remodeling, try to educate yourself, take your time, and most importantly...enjoy the process.
Art Monahan
President
Seacoast Cottage Company
art@seacoastcottagecompany.com
(239) 462-2679
Thanks for the information, Art!
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150 Feet to
THIS Beach Access
$1,375,000
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A Special Kind of Mother
May 1 Marks the Beginning of Sea turtle Nesting Season
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Here's How You Can Help:
- Keep the beach dark. Light sources can confuse hatchlings and lead them inland.
- Bring beach furniture in at night. Adult sea turtles lack the ability to back up, so crawling under a lawn chair left on the beach can become a fatal trap.
- Clean up trash. An innocent plastic bag that ends up in the Gulf can look a lot like a jellyfish dinner to a sea turtle.
- Stay educated. SCCF keeps all the latest news and statistics on turtle activities. Click here to stay up to date.
The Dunes Summer SanCap Scramble is BACK!
The Dunes Golf and Tennis Court along with partner, SanCap Community Bank, will again offer a Golf Scramble each and every Friday night through the summer! This fun, casual event is weather permitting.
Call to reserve your spot today
239-472-2535
What to do with the Kids this Summer?
We've Got You Covered...
Big Arts
(239) 472-9700
Art, Theater and Dance Classes, Summer Camp and
Junior Apprentice Programs
This is a learn to sail program for ages 8 and up. Each participant is provided with their own boat to learn to fully rig and sail
(239) 472-3644
Youth Summer Classes are a great way to learn about caring for wildlife.
Call or visit their website for dates soon to be announced.
(239) 472-8585
With programs available in Sanibel, Captiva and the Florida Keys this is THE place for water fun and education.
(239) 472-0345
Summer Camp for Grades 1 - 8
Fun, games and field trips. A whole season of diverse activities
(239) 472-2483
Different Programs each week with everyone's favorite children's
librarian Barb Dunkle
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Everything You Wanted To Know
About Where the Shells Are On The Islands!......
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My friend Pam found a way to combine some of the best scenes of island life together in this beautiful, short video called Sanibel Wishes. Take a minute to watch my talented friend's production and you will feel like dropping everything and going for a walk on the beach!
Thank you, Pam, for sharing the magic!
For everything you need to know about where the shells are, including many more from Pam's video collection, visit the
website
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When is a Great time to Make an Offer? ...the Merry Month of May!
Waterfront Captiva Homes
Waterfront Sanibel / Captiva Condos
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Registration Open for Galloway Captiva Triathalon
Registration for this popular event opened to the general public on May 1st and spots are filling fast. The kids competition is scheduled for Saturday Sept. 13 Adult competition on Sunday Sept. 14
The triathalon includes swimming, biking and running and will be capped at 750 participants. Don't wait, it is expected to sell out by July 1, so register today.
$1 Million Increase for
Renourishment is Approved!
Lee County Board of Commissioners approved a $1 million increase
Call Us Today to Help You Find the Perfect Place
to Finish Your Story with
"And they Lived Happily Ever After"
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Denice and John Beggs
Proud Sponsors of
Monday after the Masters
WHETHER BUYING OR SELLING
START YOUR YEAR WITH THE #1 TEAM
CALL JOHN AND DENICE BEGGS
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April 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:
$44,148,900.00
Sanibel April Sales
New to Market Homes
New to Market Lots
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CAPTIVA ISLAND
Total Sales for Captiva:
$7,121,000.00
Captiva April Sales
New to Market Homes
There were no
New Lots this month
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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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Gentlemen...start your Grill
This month's recipe is compliments of Traditions Restaurant in Honor of NATIONAL BBQ Month! . Try this lean, exotic alternative to pork for a change of pace.
BBQ Wild Boar Saddle with Cassis Sauce
Marinade:
3 cups red wine
2 stalks celery
4 gloves garlic, salt and pepper
1 carrot diced
1/2 onion quartered,
1 cup pineapple juice
Pour the red wine, vegetables, garlic and season. Add the meat and refrigerate for 24 hours.
Ingredients:
2 lb. boneless wild boar saddle
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup cassis liquor
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup port wine
1 cup blackcurrant
2 cups demi-glace
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoon olive oil
salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoon blackcurrant jam
2 tablespoon olive oil
Preheat the grill to medium heat. Remove the meat from marinade and pat dry with paper towel. Trim the silver skin off of your meat and lightly season with salt and pepper. You may choose to apply some of your favorite rub or fresh herbs, just go easy on it. Then lightly oil and grill for about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to an oven proof skillet, brush with the blackcurrant jam and place in the preheated oven to roast until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 140 F, about 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. While you are waiting you can make a quick pan sauce.
Caramelize the sugar in a casserole dish. Deglaze with cassis liquor. Add port wine, blackcurrant, demi-glace and allow to reduce by half over a moderate heat. Add the tablespoon of balsamic, whisk in the butter and remove from heat. Slice the meat across the grain and arrange on a platter. Pour the cassis sauce and blackcurrant over and serve with a side dish such as mashed potatoes and buttered haricot vert (French for green beans). Enjoy!!!
Recipe courtesy of Chef Aziz
Traditions on the Beach
3111 West Gulf Drive in the historic Island Inn.
For more information, or to make a reservation call 239-472-4559 or visit www.TraditionsOnTheBeach.com
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"You've got to be very careful if you
don't know where you are going,
because you might not get there"
This month's quote is in celebration of baseball great Yogi Berra
who's birthday is this month.
Happy Birthday, Yogi!
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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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