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Welcome to the July edition of our
Sanibel/
Captiva E-Newsletter.
Greetings. July on the islands is all about remembering our Nation's greatness, freedom and independence.
Residents and Visitors alike enjoy not only the freedom that our country allows but also the special freedom of an island lifestyle. One of our great American treasured pastimes on the islands is fishing which offers the liberty of being on the water and the joy of personal solitude or sharing with family and friends.
So..... the beginning of National Fishing Month is another reason to celebrate in July on the islands. Some of the best fishing in the world happens around the islands as depicted in This month's Guest Columnist section providing authoritative advice on 'Fishing Our Local Waters' from our very own Island Expert.
Did you know that in 1885, due to a single, sensational catch; Sanibel
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Silver King: The Birth of
Big Game Fishing
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Island's Tarpon Bay became internationally known and sport fishing was revolutionized? Watch this telling video that illustrates the tale of the Silver King which lured celebrities and presidents, and transformed Southwest Florida into the birthplace of big game fishing. This is a MUST SEE if you love to fish!
Our Surf Sounds section offers tips to support your fishing habit!
Many thanks to those who took the survey last month. There is one more chance to weigh in on what is important to you in our monthly E-newsletter. Please help us keep you informed by giving us your feedback. Go to the Beggs Bits section in the side column to take the survey.
A final word is that the islands offer World Class fishing and a World Class Lifestyle. Don't be a fish out of water when winter comes. Take a step and find your World Class island property today. Check out the Our Beggs Best Buys section with opportunities to fit YOUR personal World Class Lifestyle.
GO FISH!!!
Come for a visit ..... you'll want to stay for a
and we can help you make it happen ......
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Follow the Dolphin's Lead...
Stay Local for the Best,
Most Diverse Fishing Around!
The other day I was talking with my friend Kristie Anders, who is the Education Director at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. I was telling her how much fun we have at our marina, meeting all sorts of people, with all different styles of fishing. Then I thought to ask her to educate me on what makes fishing our local waters so special. "We have shallower water both in the bay and gulf", Kristie said. "Pine Island Sound is one of the higher quality estuaries (a place where fresh water intermingles with saltwater) remaining in Florida. Over 70% of fish in the Gulf of Mexico depend upon some sort of estuary or another. These estuaries are considered the cradles for fish. In fact, our dolphin don't bother migrating the way most of their kind do. Why bother?...they have exactly what they need right here, all year round!...so there is no sense traveling long distances. We live in a place where every season different species fill our waters, in a place where sport fishing was born, and where most anglers hope it is the best kept secret in the country!" Well, Kristie's enthusiasm is contagious, so I talked to a few more fishermen & fisher women... Captain Jesse Romero, lives in St James City and works out of our marina. Jesse says no matter what the season, there are always fish to be caught, any time of the day. He told me there is nothing more satisfying than traveling between his favorite fishin' holes, recreational fishing for redfish and tripletail. To do this, Captain Jesse stops along any closeby channel markers or buoys and uses either live shrimp or "DOA" artificial shrimp, to catch those tasty tripletail. For the redfish, Jesse is using cut bait of either mullet, ladyfish, or pinfish. As far as timing goes, for the reds, Captain Romero fishes the peak of the incoming on through the beginning of the outgoing tide, when working along the mangroves...then, he does the opposite when fishing the oyster bars; peak of the outgoing on through the beginning of the incoming. Never a bad time to wet a line, I'd say! Pat Crouch lives in Cape Coral, and told me about fishing in the Matlacha area; the waters on the other side of Pine Island, as you look east from Captiva. Pat goes for redfish and snook and usually finds them no more than 10 minutes from the Matlacha boat launch. A gratifying part of Pat's time on the water is the enjoyment he and his family get from catching their own live bait, which is what he prefers to use. Shiners and pinfish is their bait of choice, which is rigged up "free-style", meaning no weights or extra tackle. Pat boasts (and rightfully so!) that he catches fish in every outing.  | |
Queenie, Marissa and Vanessa enjoy seatrout and snapper
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Vanessa Burghardt lives in Dusseldorf, Germany and has been fishing our local waters every year since her first visit, with her Dad and Mom, more than twenty years ago! I caught up with her and her partner Marissa Mangione, as they just stepped back on our dock, after a day of fishing with Captain Jeff Zasadny. "We love the fishing here because there is so much variety!", said Vanessa, who then went on to tell about their catches that day which included black-tip and sand sharks, grouper, sea trout, and mangrove snapper. "In Germany, we fish mostly sweetwater [fresh water] so it is very exciting for us to catch so many different things here." While Vanessa was telling me about how in Germany one must attend a course before you are able to get a fishing license (and even then there are a lot of restrictions on when, where, and how you can fish), Marissa was making plans to get together, later that day, with some Captiva friends for a tasty supper of freshly caught sea trout and mangrove snapper. Whatever your pleasure, these SW Florida waters have got something for you. And, while you're in the neighborhood, stop by our place and tell me what you love about fishing our local waters! 
Dave Jensen
Jensen's Twin Palm Resort & Marina
15107 Captiva Drive
Captiva, FL 33924
(239) 472-5800
Thank you for sharing, Dave!
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Best of Both:
Breath Taking Home with
Roosevelt Channel Fishing at Your Back Door!
- 4 BR / 3 BA
- Designer Decorated
- Cathedral Ceilings
- Too many extras to name!
Bring Your Boats! Bring Your Family!
Bring Your Friends!
There's Room For ALL
Unique, Luxurious Property
with Pine Island Sound Fishing from your dock
REDUCED $245,000!
'Island Lure'
15009 Binder Drive
- Three separate living quarters
- Two Boat lifts
- Large bay side pool
- In the heart of Captiva Village
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Here Fishy, Fishy!
Everything You Need to Plan a Day of Fishing
List of Guides & Charters
Sanibel Ranked #1 of 11 Stunning
Florida Towns You Need to Visit
Proud to be recognized by Buzzfeed for our fabulous coastal town.
Real Food Real Kitchens Series
Comes to Sanibel
The creator of the "Real Food Real Kitchens" cooking series will introduce the next phase of his popular show with a rollout at the Sundial Resort and Spa in Sanibel. The two screenings will include food tastings and tickets will benefit the FISH charity in Sanibel.
Need to Mix Some BUSINESS
with All that Fishing?
Event planning magazine "Smart Meetings" features Southwest Florida as a great location for planning your next event!
Algiers Beach Named Among the
Most Dog-Friendly
Summer is the time for travel. Some travelers seek destinations that
will allow them to bring their four-legged companions along.
Sanibel Island can claim one of the eight most dog-friendly beaches in the country, as rated by Vetstreet.com, an animal health and lifestyle website.
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Everything You Wanted To Know
About Where the Shells Are On The Islands!......
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Did you know My friend Pam likes to fish too? OK, so maybe her best angling is done with a camera instead of a pole...but what an amazing catch! This frisky little Sea Star! PREPARE to SMILE!
Want to keep up with all the shelling news? Visit
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Make Island Time........Full Time
Great Deals! Don't Let These Be The Ones That Got Away!
Waterfront Sanibel / Captiva Condos
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Congratulations, Captiva!
Coastal Living Winner in the
Happiest Seaside Town Contest
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Voted 2nd Happiest Seaside Town in the Nation!
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Happy Birthday, America!
Captiva enjoyed their own fireworks display courtesy of South Seas Island Resort
Toronto's News Names Captiva in Their List of Top Ten
"A natural ridge just off the island's coast acts like a basket, collecting shells of all shapes and sizes from the Gulf, Caribbean and other seas, and dropping them on the island's sandy beaches to be enjoyed by visitors young and old."
Just part of the beautiful description of our island from our friends to the North.
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Royal Shell
Proud Sponsor of
Island Hopper Song Writer Festival.
Sept. 26-28 on Captiva Island
So Much to Celebrate!
4th of July... Independence Day
6th of July...Our Anniversary!
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Dinner at the Mad Hatter. Delicious!
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WHETHER BUYING OR SELLING
CALL JOHN AND DENICE BEGGS
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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:
$36,875,900.00
Sanibel June Sales
New to Market Homes
New to Market Lots
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CAPTIVA ISLAND
Total Sales for Captiva:
$12,188,500.00
Captiva June Sales
New to Market Homes
New to Market Lots
There are 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.
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Cook Your Catch!
Crunchy Grouper Recipe
Crunchy Grouper
(Serves Four)
Ingrediants:
4 6-7 oz Grouper fillet
1/2 cup Flavored bread crumbs
1/2 cup Special K cereal
1/4 cup corn flakes
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
- Mix bread crumbs, Special K and corn flakes together
- Whisk milk and eggs together well
- Dredge grouper fillets through milk/egg mixture and then coat with cereal mixture (you may need to press the cereal coating against the grouper)
- Sautee in heated oil about 4-5 minutes each side. (Actual cooking time will depend on the thickness of the fish and the temperature of the oil.)
Don't feel like cooking???...
703 Tarpon Bay Road
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
(239) 395 - CRAB
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"There is certainly something in angling that tends
to produce a gentleness of spirit and a
pure sincerity of mind."
Washington Irving
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Give us a call at 239-357-5500 if you're thinking about selling and would like us to prepare a comparative market analysis.
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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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