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Welcome to our June 2016 Edition of the Sanibel/Captiva E-Newsletter
Well we are going to have a shell of a good time in this June newsletter for sure! Be prepared to be Shellshocked!
Shells are an inspirational gift from the sea as depicted in Ann Morrow Lindbergh's book, " A Gift From the Sea", that gives new insight every time it is read and reread. There is plenty of shell inspiration in this month's issue including a quote from Ann's book in the Quote of the Month column.
Our Guest Columnist, Sanibel/Captiva's own Shellebrity, Pam Rambo will give us the scoop on the newest calendar holiday christened National Seashell Day. Check out her announcement for all the shellacious news and special Sweepstakes giveaway. It's a Shellabration!
Why come here? Why move here? Beach Therapy of course, a term coined by our Guest Columnist.....As well as the best place to island hop for your island addiction! Our Beggs Best Buys features 2 wonderful retreats to enable your shelling treasure hunts and Beach Therapy.
There is continued good Real Estate Market news in our Trending and Industry News columns as well as The Market Report column which features an article regarding Lee County's property values increasing for the 3rd year in a row.
Surf Sounds and All Things Captiva columns have plenty of Shelltastic fun news and videos to enjoy.
Finally, shells are not only fun to collect and decorate with but they also provide housing for mollusks and crustaceans (See the June Pic from Paradise column) and some are delicious to eat (See the Recipe column for Pine Island Clams with Soba Noodles).
Here is an interesting article about harvesting Pine Island Clams from the News-Press:
Locally grown clam coming soon to a menu near you?Happy National Seashell Day to all! Make shelling and Beach Therapy a daily event .....call us to buy an island property today!
We Are in the Business of Making You at Home on the Islands!
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Featured Properties of the Month
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Shell-of-a-Good Location!
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3125 Tennis Villas #3125, Captiva
1 BR/1BA Second Floor Villa steps to 2.5 miles of white-sand beach world renown for shelling! |
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5117 Sea Bell Rd #B209 Sanibel
2 BR Blind Pass Condo is a near-beach retreat with awesome shelling opportunities. |
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The Art of Shelling in Sanibel & Captiva
by HuffPost Travel Writer Michelle Rae Uy
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Shelling is not just a casual endeavor that people do on the side, time permitting. At least not on the islands of Sanibel and Captiva in the Southern section of Florida's shimmering gulf coast. And especially not to the folks that live or frequent there. On these quiet, idyllic barrier islands that together form a natural scoop for the shelled mollusks that roll in from the West and the South, shelling is, more than anything else, a way of life.
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3125 Tennis Villas #3125 Captiva, FL
1BR/1BA located in secluded South Seas Island Resort with spectators-view of the tennis court and a peek of the pool.
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5117 Sea Bell Rd #B209 Sanibel, FL
2BR located at Blind Pass with an open floor plan and easterly-facing screened porch.
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19 Urchin Court, Captiva
$855,000
| 15 Seascape Court, Captiva
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"The only thing better than Denice and John marketing and facilitating the sale of our home, was them negotiating the purchase of our new abode. The Beggs are detailed, dedicated true professionals."
Ken, Maureen and Sparky Ryan
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2970 W. Gulf Drive, Sanibel
$520,000
"John and Denice Beggs have assisted us in both selling and purchasing a home on the islands. Their attention to every detail made the process worry free."
Jim and Betsey Houston
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May Sales and New Listings
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| Captiva Island | Sanibel Island | Total Sales for Captiva:
$16,195,000 | Total Sales for Sanibel:
$49,291,500 | Captiva May Sales Report
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No New Listings | New to Market Vacant Land
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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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Lee County Property Values Continue to Increase - News-Press
Southwest Florida's recession is barely visible in the rear view mirror: Lee County's property values keep soaring. Estimated property values for 2015 show increases all over the county, according to numbers released Friday by the county's property appraiser. The results are similar to Collier County's numbers, which were released Wednesday.
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What's Trending & Industry News
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TRENDING: Will Zero-Energy Homes Change the Future of Real Estate? - RIS Media
While trends typically come and go, one that's been getting a lot of attention lately is the concept surrounding the zero-energy home, a space that relies on exceptional energy conservation and on-site renewable energy to meet heating, cooling and energy needs. As the movement continues to push itself into the limelight-hoping for full-fledged adoption-it's worth exploring a little more closely.
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Housing Market to Retain Forward Motion - RIS Media
While recent data darkened the growth outlook for the first quarter, April data has experts predicting housing will maintain its momentum in 2016 and be an economic engine of growth. This insight comes from data recently released by Freddie Mac. The report shows that recent declines in mortgage rates have also boosted refinance potential.
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Guest Columnist/Get Educated
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Introducing National Seashell Day June 20!
Charge up your shellphones, y'all.
Start typing out a few coconut shellegraphs.
Use all your shellecommunication skills to tell all your friends about the first annual....
National Seashell Day on June 20!
Shellzam! I am sooooo excited to have an official day to shellebrate our greatest obsession ... seashells.
So when I heard the good folks of Lee County Visitors Bureau were going to officially proclaim that every June 20th of each year would be National Seashell Day, I joined them at the courthouse donned in my JUNONIA costume and loudly sounded my CONCH horn to shellebrate this awesome day. (Pictured left)
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Island Findings: Shelling
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
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12 Creative Ways to Decorate with Shells
Looking for a way to use the treasured finds in your seashell collection?
Discover 12 of our favorites.
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8 Reasons We Love Sanibel Island, Florida - Coastal Living
The very act of arriving on Sanibel Island, off Florida's southern Gulf coast, feels like a beautiful escape. The only way to get on the isle, 20 miles southwest of Fort Myers, is to drive across a three-mile causeway that is surrounded by a sparkling bay.
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City of Sanibel to Eliminate Cost Accumulation, 50-Percent Restrictions
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Sanibel took a step Tuesday, May 3, toward removing a pair of restrictions that will allow property owners to more easily make repairs without losing the city's rating for flood insurance.
The City Council directed the Planning Department to draft an ordinance that would remove the five-year cost accumulation period for improvements and what is known as the 50-percent rule for substantial improvements.
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Captiva Gets New Head Librarian; Totter on the Job - Santiva Chronicle
Susan Totter, the new head librarian at the Captiva Memorial Library, said she saw an online posting for the position and decided to apply for it.
"It sounded like something I would be interested in and a place where I would like to work," she remarked, agreeing that it didn't hurt that she came across the posting on the heels of wintertime in upstate New York.
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Captiva Island Yacht Club to Host Jr. Sailing Camp
The Captiva Island Yacht Club is proud to organize this year's Junior Sailing Camp. We are grateful for the Tween Waters Inn, who has allowed us to use their property for launching our boats.
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Captiva art brings attention to sea level rise - News-Press
Robert Rauschenberg Residency Members displayed art Saturday on Captiva Island to bring attention to an expected rise in ocean levels by 2050 due to Global Warming.
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Island Findings: Island Hopping
The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
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Sake-Steamed Pine Island Clams with Soba Noodles- Chef Criss Menassa, Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
Ingredients:
- 8 oz soba (Japanese-style) noodles
- 1 bunch green onions, white parts and dark-green parts separated, thinly sliced on a bias cut
- 1 jalapeno, seeded sliced
- 1' piece of fresh ginger, peeled, minced
- 2.5 lbs. Pine Island clams, scrubbed
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Cook soba noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and rinse in cold water. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add white parts of scallions, jalapeno and ginger. Stir until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add clams; stir to coat and cook for 1 minute, then pour in sake. Cover and cook until clams open, 4-6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer clams to a bowl. Discard ginger slices. Transfer noodles to the clam juices in skillet and cook for 1 minute to warm through. Divide noodles among four bowls. Toss clams, along with the scallion greens, back into clam juices. Divide clams and broth evenly among bowls.
Sundial Resort & Spa 1451 Middle Gulf Drive
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Photo by Jzach Sullivan
Those beautiful shells strewn across the beaches were once (and sometimes still) a happy home. Happy National Seashell Day!
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