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Wednesday, November 28 2012
Sanibel Bayous and Sanibel Bayous North
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This week I want to talk about two neighborhoods centrally located on Sanibel. Sanibel Bayous and Sanibel Bayous North are on opposite sides of Sanibel-Captiva Drive, near the exit road from the J.N. Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge.
Serene and peaceful, this part of the island offers single family homes and homesites in harmony with our natural environment. |
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Close by you have the fantastic beaches at Blind Pass as well as access to miles and miles of famous shelling at Bowman's Beach.
Some of the best restaurants are located just a short drive on Captiva Island: Mucky Duck, Olde Captiva House at 'Tween Waters Inn, and The Bubble Room just to name a few. Captiva also offers marinas with charter fishing guides and island tour boat rides. |
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As always, I have the latest info on what's available in these two island communities. Currently we have six homes available, listed from $549,000 for a 3/2 to $725,000 for a 4/4. For homesites we have three listings from $219,000 to $399,000. Contact me and I can describe the locations and send you listing information on whatever property sounds like it might fit your criteria. |
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You can check out a video tour of these neighborhoods on my two webpages.
Sanibel Bayous or Sanibel Bayous North
I'd love to talk to you about all our current listings and I'm sure we have just the right property for you! From the east end of Sanibel Island all the way to the northern end of Captiva Island, I can find just the right home, condo or homesite to suit your needs!
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Our busy season is almost upon us and the real estate market is picking up speed. If you want to catch mortgage rates at their historic lows and be able to check out a full inventory of pre-season properties - NOW is the time to contact me! If you are in the beginning stages of your search, I can put your buying criteria into my computer and you will automatically be sent listing information as soon as a property that fits your criteria becomes available! |
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
Sarah
Sunday, November 18 2012
Our Favorite Sanctuary - Ding Darling
| The J.N. "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge is known worldwide for its mangrove ecosystem and its incredible migratory bird population. It's also an easy way for visitors to enjoy nature and learn about our wildlife through our educational Visitor's Center. Driving and walking trails through the Refuge allow people to get close to our island wildlife. |
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Wildlife drive is a five-mile loop road that takes you through the 6,400 acre preserve. Over 220 species of birds call the sanctuary home and low tide is the best time to watch them feed and play in the shallow salt water and fresh water flats.
At the entrance to the Refuge there is the Visitor's Center where you can explore the in-depth workings of our mangrove ecosystem. There is also a hands-on area for kids! |
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To tour the preserve you can sign up for a narrated tram tour, or you can walk, bike or take your own car. Besides Wildlife Drive, there is the four-mile Indigo Trail, the quarter-mile Wulfert Keys Trail and the quarter-mile Shell Mound Trail. You can also tour by canoe or kayak! Just be sure to remember your camera.
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Fishing is allowed and you can relax while fishing for snook, redfish, sheepshead or sea trout. The Visitor's Center can fill you in on what's in season and where to fish. Boating is also allowed in designated areas of the Refuge. |
| In 1967 the sanctuary was renamed for the political cartoonist Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling. Ding was an avid conservationist and in 1945 he was instrumental in having President Harry Truman sign an Executive order creating the Sanibel National Wildlife Refuge. Currently approximately 2,800 acres are designated by Congress as a Wilderness Area. |
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| The Refuge offers much more than I can mention in this blog, and you can find more information at this Website. You can also visit my new webpage and check out my video of the Refuge. You can see roseate spoonbills along with egrets and herons feeding on the flats. You can check out the video Here! |
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I hope you remember to make time for a visit to the Refuge on your next island visit, but until then, please give me a call at 239-691-4915, or use my contact form for all the latest information about my special islands! Miles and miles of beach, our historic lighthouse, condos, homes and vacant land - this is the year for you to explore Sanibel and Captiva real estate! |
Thanks!
Sarah
Friday, November 09 2012
Heron's Landing and Heron's Landing II
This week I want to talk about two great neighborhoods on the Island. Centrally located off of Sanibel-Captiva Road, Heron's Landing and Heron's Landing II are gated communities near the beach, Captiva Island and the Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge.
You can watch a virtual tour of either neighborhood by visiting my Heron's Landing webpages: Heron's Landing or Heron's Landing II |
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Both neighborhoods are located off the Sanibel Bayous subdivision and each has properties overlooking the Bayou and some with second floor Gulf views.
If you are looking for a home, or a place to construct your dream home, I can help you with the ins and outs of home buying or construction on our island! Sanibel Island real estate presents you with lots of great opportunities!
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Currently there are a couple of terrific listings in Heron's Landing. There are two homes currently listed. One is a furnished three bedroom, two bath for $879,000. The other is a three bedroom, three bath with Bayou and Gulf views listed for $1,695,000.
There are two vacant properties for sale, one for $379,00 and another for $595,555. |
All these properties have pros and cons and if you would contact me I can explain each area and property to you. Sanibel Island is an incredible place to live, and as a long time island resident, I have the knowledge to help you with your real estate decisions!
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| Our real estate market is definitely on the rise with market prices coming off its lows and sales activity is on the rise. If you have been thinking of buying on Sanibel, Captiva Island or Fort Myers, this is the time to get in high gear and let me go to work for you! We have some terrific properties ready for you. |
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Whether it's a condo, home or vacant lot, our pre-season inventory has just about every type property you can imagine. On Sanibel, home prices start at $250,000 and go up to $5,496,00. Condo prices from $129,000 to $2,999,900. I can definitely find just the right place for you! |
| The Sanibel & Captiva Island lifestyle awaits! Use my contact form or give me a call at 239-691-4915. It's starting to get cold up north and we are expecting a very busy real estate season so pick up that phone and give me a call!! |
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Next week I'll talk about the J.N. Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge! I have a great video that you can watch HERE, so until then...
Thanks!
Sarah
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