DID YOU KNOW that Sanibel Island has made the Top 10 destination list for North America’s Top Islands’ in the readers poll of Conde’ Nast Traveler 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards???…….Congrats to Sanibel!

CALL JOHN AND DENICE BEGGS, BEGGS REALTORS with Royal Shell Preferred Properties at 239-357-5500 to find your dream home on Sanibel or Captiva Island.

Everything You Wanted To Know About Shelling on The Islands!

Shelling

I’d like to introduce you to my friend Pam and her shelling blog. Now here is a women with a Passion!!!   Shell Seekers….. this one is for you……it’s almost as good as being there.

CLICK HERE to get the scoop on the Sanibel/Captiva Stoop.

To find a home on or near the beach so you can go shelling on Sanibel or Captiva Islands……CALL JOHN AND DENICE BEGGS, BEGGS REALTORS with ROYAL SHELL PREFERRED PROPERTIES at 239-357-5500

15067 CAPTIVA DR

WHO NEEDS CHOCOLATE FOR VALENTINE’S DAY WHEN YOU CAN HAVE A BEAUTIFUL PENTHOUSE VIEW ON CAPTIVA ISLAND!

Champagne wishes and caviar dreams can be yours at this luxurious bayfront Penthouse. Nestled within a private, gated enclave in Captiva’s Village & surrounded by lush landscaping in a park-like setting, you will find 4200 square feet of stately elegance. Let your eyes delight in all-encompassing bayfront views of Pine Island Sound, observe marine life in their natural habitat, and glimpse yachts passing by. This residence offers the best of ALL worlds. Awake to sunrises on the bay, stroll to sunsets at the beach, and enjoy the water with your personal boat slip/lift and dazzling pool. Indoor/outdoor entertaining flows from interior living space to expansive lanai with outdoor kitchen.

To live the High Life…….CALL JOHN AND DENICE BEGGS, BEGGS REALTORS with Royal Shell Preferred Properties   239-357-5500

Man and Nature Party Together

There was music in the air and a song in our hearts as the dolphins danced in the pass to celebrate together……and the waters flowed……

Dignitaries from the Federal, State, and Local governments joined together with pride of the harmony they had facilitated along with the Captiva Erosion Prevention District.  Special tribute was paid to Alison Hagerup who helped spearhead this project from the beginning.

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Blind Pass Ribbon Cutting

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Captiva Bayfront Retreat

Captiva Island Bay Front Retreat

OVER A MILLION DOLLARS REDUCTION FROM ORIGINAL LIST PRICE $4,250,000

• Spectacular Bay Views
• Customized Luxury Throughout
• Magnificent Master & Two Beautiful Guest Suites
• Private Dock with Direct Gulf Access
• NOW Asking $3,195,000

CHANNEL CHARMER

Channel Charmer on Captiva Island

REDUCED $300,000 FROM ORIGINAL LIST PRICE $3,200,000

• 3 BR/ 3.5 BA Waterfront Beach Home
• 3 Bay garage w/ 1BR/BA Studio
• Private Dock w/lift
• Deeded Beach Access
• NOW Asking $2,900,000

Let the Romance begin with ownership of a beautiful waterfront home on Captiva Island.  Walk out your door to your boat, go fishing, go for a beach walk…….or just take in the view.  You’re gonna love it here!!!

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John and Denice Beggs, BEGGS REALTORS  with Royal Shell Preferred Properties announces their NEW LISTING at 11541 Wightman Lane, Captiva Island, FL.

WIGHTMAN LANE CAPTIVA ISLAND

11515 Wightman Lane

Cleared building site
Located on Private Shell Lane
Beach Access at end of Lane
In Captiva’s Village
ASKING $775,000

CALL John and Denice Beggs, BEGGS REALTORS with Royal Shell Preferred Properties 239-357-5500 today for more info and ideas for building your ISLAND DREAM HOME!

The TROUBLESTARTERS and Friends Jam at Jensen’s Marina

Jensen’s Twin Palms Marina is a step back in time and can’t get any more laid back than this.

Click Here to find out more about this resort where you can turn back the clock on the Islands!

NO TUXEDOS AND EVENING GOWNS HERE BUT WE DID SEE SOME FANS DRINKING CHAMPAGNE

The TROUBLESTARTERS AND FRIENDS JAMMIN'

CALL John and Denice Beggs, BEGGS REALTORS  with Royal Shell Preferred Properties at 239-357-5500 to find your own piece of Paradise and you could be at the next TROUBLESTARTERS concert.

BEGGS REALTORS has recommended this site for Green Tips.

CLICK HERE to visit the site for in-depth details regarding these strategies.

10 Strategies to increase the Energy Efficiency of your Homes

1. Orient the house for energy efficiency
2. Place windows appropriately
3. Install a radiant barrier
4. Properly air-seal the structure
5. Insulate, Insulate, Insulate
6. Remember the Attic
7. Install a properly sized efficient furnace
8. Choose an efficient hot water system
9. Choose florescent-friendly fixtures
10. Install Energy Star appliances

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Call John and Denice Beggs, BEGGS REALTORS with Royal Shell Preferred Properties for more info on this Green Home on Captiva Island!

We didn’t need a ball to drop on Sanibel/Captiva Island New Year’s Eve…….

We had a BLUE MOON

BLUE MOON OVER SANIBEL/CAPTIVA ISLAND

We won’t have another BLUE MOON on New Year’s Eve again until the year 2028…….so this was very Special indeed.  CLICK HERE to learn more about a BLUE MOON!

Want to hear a great tune written about our Captiva Moon??…….CLICK HERE to hear an excerpt on cdbaby.com from our own Danny Morgan’s CD named the same!

CLICK HERE to learn more about Danny, our Island Crooner.

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5 Doors From Beach

11541 Wightman Ln
REDUCED!!!    $100,000

* 3BR/3BA Balinese Beach Home
* In Captiva’s Village
* Waterfall Pool and Spa
* Beautifully Appointed
* 5 Doors to the Beach

WAS          $1,995,000
NOW         $1,895.000

CHANNEL CHARMER

16171 CAPTIVA DR
REDUCED!!!    $250,000

* 3BR/3.5 BA Waterfront Home
* 1BR/1BA Studio
* 3Bay Garage
* Private Dock w/lift
* Beach Access

WAS         $3,200,000
NOW        $2,950,000

NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!!!!…………SELLERS SAY MAKE OFFERS!!!!

CALL JOHN AND DENICE BEGGS, BEGGS REALTORS WITH ROYAL SHELL PREFERRED PROPERTIES TODAY AT 239-357-5500