February's
PIC from PARADISE
 Come play in our fountain of youth!
Thank you, Rhonda Rosas for this month's picture. Do you have a photo you'd like to share? email us! |
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Welcome to the February edition of our
Sanibel/Captiva E-Newsletter.
Dear Valentine,
February is a wonderful month to share the LOVE of the islands! Did you leave your heart in Sanibel/Captiva?
The Groundhog saw his shadow....6 more weeks of winter is predicted so we are waiting for you to follow your heart and come to the islands to thaw out, warm up and wind down.
After all, wouldn't you rather be shoveling sand instead of snow?
You can write your own love story of "living happily ever after" in your island dream home and we can help facilitate that dream.
Breaking news indicates home buyers need to move fast to spend less. Read the rest of the story in our Market Report section. Then call us today to find your place in the sun. Due to the cold weather other places, our island market is heating up!
This month's Guest Columnist gives tips on "Romancing the Bedroom" to assist you in creating a comfortable, intimate sanctuary.
Check out our Featured Listing for a whole lot to love in a luxurious penthouse!
What says love more than chocolate?.........This month's recipe column screams chocolate love!
Finally, we leave you with our Quote of the Month and a musical translation to warm your heart.
Sending love to you from the islands!
Come for a visit ..... you'll want to stay for a
Lifetime .....
and we can help you make it happen ......
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| February Guest Columnist/ Get Educated
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Romancing the Bedroom
We have all opened shelter magazines and find beautifully romantic bedrooms that we would just love to settle into. Our bedrooms are the most important room in our house, but often go neglected like many other
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important things in our life. We spend more time in this space than any other room in our home. Here we cultivate our families, dream our biggest dreams and create some of our fondest memories. Our bedrooms should be a sanctuary from the hurried world outside. A space that reflects our personality, a place that we love. Whether you like soft spa like colors, or bold dramatic tones creating such a retreat can prove difficult. There are 3 key ingredients for a ideal bedroom: - Lighting can make or break any space.We all need our brighter lighting for tasks, but soft lighting is key! Put your overhead lighting on dimmers, or use three way bulbs in lamps. (Try a few candles for that romantic ambiance.)
- Getting into bed should feel like a warm hug.Splurge on great sheets, pillows and blankets, it looks great and feels even better. (Write a love note to your love and stick it under their pillow.)
- Less mess = less stress. Keep everything in its place, try to leave the tops of dressers and night stands clean. A few personal mementos and framed photos add a personal touc
 h, but less is more. (Fresh flowers always add to any room.)
So as we celebrate Valentine's Day this February, spend some time "romancing" your bedroom and don't forget to let those you love know how important they are. Kym Mason Island Interiors of Sanibel 2323 Wooster Lane. Unit 3 Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 218-7571
Thank you for sharing the lovely ideas, Kym!
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| | Featured Property of the Month
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Captiva Luxury Penthouse
There is so much to love
NEW Listing
- Exclusive, gated Captiva Bay Villa
- 3 BR / 3.5 Bath
- 4,200 s/f professionally decorated
- 50 foot Lanai to enjoy amazing sunrises
- Vaulted, inlaid coffered ceilings
- Pool and Spa
- Gulf access dock and lift
- Outdoor kitchen
- Steps to beach and Village amenities
Photos do not capture the incredible luxury of this property
Call us for a private viewing
$3,595,000
View Listing # 2150087
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ROMANTIC WAYS to CELEBRATE LOVE
on Sanibel and Captiva
In 2013, Travel & Leisure Magazine voted Captiva one of the Most Romantic Beach Getaways. And we couldn't agree more. In this month of love, we put together our list of the Five Most ROMANTIC ACTIVITIES for the islands:
Sunrise stroll. Watch the island come to life as the sun rises over the Bay or Sound.
Sunset Sailing. Nothing is more romantic than a sailboat cutting through the water with nothing but the gentle sound of waves. Visit New Moon Sailing to set up your personalized cruise.
Ball Room Dancing. Yes, John and I can personally attest to how much fun comes from learning to dance. Visit The Enchanted Ballroom and let the romance begin.
Watch the sunset. Always different. Always inspiring. Make time in your life for this simple pleasure with the people you love.
For the Love of Fishing 
Registration now open for the
'Ding' Darling Tarpon Tournament
May 8 - 9th
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Everything You Wanted To Know
About Where the Shells Are On The Islands!......
My friend Pam finds the bright side of everything. Take for example the heavier than usual winds that blew on a recent weekend. Its true, they may have disrupted boating plans for some, but oh what a bounty of shelling surprises it brought ashore! Like this adorable baby starfish! And there was so much more. Visit Pam's blog at iloveshelling for details about all the treasures that mother nature brought for your beach combing pleasure.
And yes, in this month of love, it is perfectly acceptable to
fall in love with an echinoderm.
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Make Island Time........Full Time
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Sports Illustrated Selects
Captiva for the Swimsuit Edition
The four-day shoot took place on South Seas Island Resort and nearby barrier islands including Cayo Costa.
Tennis star Caroline Wozniacki
and mixed martial artist Ronda Rousey were photographed
as part of this Sports Illustrated tradition.
Captiva Island Historical Society Presents:
Island Voices: Facts and Rumors
Remembered by Bob Sabatino & Karl Wightman
Thursday Feb. 26th
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The Royal Shell Companies
Hosted Another Successful
Pet Palooza
Gulf Coast Humane Society brought 5 dogs to Sanibel last weekend for Pet Palooza. Preliminary numbers indicate over $700 was raised as a result of special sales and offers by local Tahitian Gardens' merchants.
Royal Shell Vacations' offices in both Sanibel and Captiva will be selling Valentines for $1. If you would like to support the shelter, stop in and purchase your shelter Valentine. After all, what's more special than
Puppy Love?
WHETHER BUYING OR SELLING
START YOUR YEAR WITH THE #1 TEAM
CALL JOHN AND DENICE BEGGS
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| | January 2015 Market Report
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January Sales & New Listings
SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING
2015: Buy Now Before the Feds Patience Ends |
SANIBEL
Total Sales for Sanibel:
$16,164,425.00
Sanibel January Sales
New to Market Homes
New to Market Vacant Land
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CAPTIVA ISLAND
No Sales Activity in January for Captiva
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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Chocolate Soufle:
Dessert of l'amour
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons sugar
3 ounces chopped bitter or semi-sweet chocolate
teaspoon vanilla extract
2 egg whites
2 egg yolks
pinch salt
pinch of cream of tartar
cup Kahlua
Directions:
Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
Use 1 tablespoon of butter to grease 2 ounce ramekins.
Coat the ramekins with the sugar, tapping out the excess.
In a large bowl, over a pan with simmering water, melt the chocolate and remaining butter, stir occasionally until smooth.
Remove from heat and add vanilla liquor and whisk in the yolks until smooth, set aside.
In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with sugar, salt, and cream of tartar until stiff (but not dry), peaks form.
Gently fold the egg whites mixture into the chocolate and spoon into ramekins (the recipe can be made to this point up to 1 day ahead).
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
Bake for 20 minutes, until set, puffed, raised 1-2 inches above the ramekin, If baked from the refrigerator, add 5 more minutes.
Et voila, you have a melt-in-your mouth souffle dessert. Enjoy!
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Don't feel like cooking???...
to view the menu or call 239-472-3145 for more info.....
and
to make reservations for you and your
sweetheart!
3111 West Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957 239-472-4559
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"The Greatest Thing You'll Ever Learn Is to Love and Be Loved in Return"
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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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