RESTORATION HELP
For those of you who have not yet heard, there is an
online forum that has been created by a local resident as a
place where visitors and residents can share information about
damage and recovery. The address is
www.bestofsanibelcaptiva.com.
Soon after it was established the seasonal residents and visitors
who went to the site were asking what they could do to help.
In response there was a fund established called the San Cap
Vegetation Restoration Fund. Donations came in from around the
globe as well as locally. The funds are to be given to the city
to help restore the islands to their normal paradise condition.
There has already been $1,200 earmarked for the Periwinkle Way
Restoration project which came from visitors and residents who
were united by the forum. It is nice to hear things like this.
MORE
NICE TO HEAR THINGS
People are really very nice. And their niceness seems to
grow and expand during times of trouble. For example, two
well known island residents have collected clothing and other
necessities and taken them up to Sidell, LA. (a city northeast
of New Orleans).There is a church there which will serve as
a distribution point for area residents. That is a really
nice thing to do. The response by the island to Hurricane
Katrina has been heartening. Local businesses such as The
Dunes, Ellingtons at Sanibel Inn and others have stepped up
and helped out.
Another example - a group named Soon Come, Inc. and CROW
hosted an event to raise money for the animals impacted by
Katrina. They raised over $10,000. Its nice having neighbors
like this who freely step forward to help others even in the
face of their own adversity.
CITY BUDGET IS FRIENDLY
As of this writing the Sanibel City Council is making final
adjustments to the city budget for fiscal 2005- 2006. The
goal is to maintain city services at the current level and
build up a healthy disaster relief fund. That means higher
taxes, right? NO!!! The council is reducing the average tax
by about 4%. Are they a great bunch or what?
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CAUSEWAY BUZZ
The county has approved a reduction in the prepaid toll by $2
effective November 1, so you can enjoy the new causeway for a little
less money. Construction of the new causeway is scheduled for completion
around one year from now about September, 2006. The existing structures
will be demolished by around January, 2007, and the demolished bridges
will be sunk and become offshore reefs. The causeway islands will
stay as they are so the new reefs will provide additional recreational
opportunities. Sounds like a pretty good deal.
THE SANIBEL SCHOOL STRIKES AGAIN
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Like so many other advances made by The Sanibel School
they are now in the forefront in advancing bi-lingual education.
On Sanibel bilingual instruction starts in the first grade
rather than waiting until middle school as so many others
do. And it is not done at the expense of math and reading.
Sanibel continues to rank among the elite schools in Florida
in math and reading FCAT scores and it is one of the few elementary
schools in the region offering full time Spanish instruction.
Not bad for a little small town school. Just one more reason
this is such a special place to live.
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REMODELING?
This is our periodic report of value added when you remodel. The
overall value enhancement is 33% for each 1,000 feet of house added
according to two professors at Florida State University. They report
that if you add a bathroom you will get 8.7% more. Add a bedroom
and you will get 3.7%. (Does this mean that sleeping takes a back
seat to showering or whatever?). Add a garage and get 10.8%. Maybe
the car is more important than we thought. In any event we all seem
to know that improving your property will improve your value.
SMALL TOWN
GOINS ON
We're coming up to season and the islands open up to all sorts of
things.
- Big Arts Film Society has a schedule of memorable films starting
in October and going through April
- The Shell Museum will have their 10th anniversary bash
- The Luminary Festival will light your holiday season
- There are several new restaurants that you might give a try
- The Conservation Foundation has some new programs that will
enlighten and amuse you.
- The Refuge will welcome you to go out on the drive and enjoy
the birding or engage in the many programs they offer at the Education
Center.
- And, of course, there is the theatres, the golf, the beaches
the many and varied activities that make Sanibel and Captiva such
special places.
So when you come down to this island paradise either as a visitor
or a seasonal resident there will be much to do to make your stay
a pleasant and memorable one.
DAVID'S
RECENT HAPPY BUYERS AND ELATED SELLERS
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HOMES
1571 San Carlos Dr........$1,700,000
941 Cormorant Cr .............Pending
1643 Atlanta Plaza ............$435,000
CONDOS
Pointe Santo B37 ..............$955,000
Pointe Santo B42 ..............$990,000
Sandalfoot 3D3.................$607,000
Ocean's Reach 1B4............$620,000
Nutmeg 209 ......................$639,000
Sanibel Siesta 211 .............$622,500
Beachcomber B-102 ......$1,875,000
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Coquina Beach 1B ............$570,000
Poinciana 3A..................$1,400,000
Captains Walk F6..............$252,000
LOTS
1860 Ibis Lane...................$220,000
1060 Whisperwood ..........$390,000
809 Pyrula Ave .................$390,000
Join these satisfied clients and list your
property with David. His experience will work for you!
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DAVID HAS WHAT IT TAKES TO HELP
YOU
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David has been helping his clients on these paradise islands
for a long time. He knows what works and he will put this to
work for you. When you list your property with David it will
sell as quickly as possible after it is listed because he knows
how to do it. He has been doing it for 29 years and has built
a reputation for excellence among his clients. Some of the many
satisfied Buyers and Sellers are reflected in the recent sales
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List your property with me and let my
promise work for you!
SKILL + EXPERIENCE = BETTER
SERVICE FOR YOU
David has developed special skills over the past 29 years
that will help to make your real estate transaction as comfortable
and fruitful as possible. Use them to your advantage. His 29 years
of experience in helping people sell, buy or rent property on the
islands will work to your benefit as it has for so many others.
And do not forget the special programs to help you participate in
this market.
- MLS NOTIFICATION - Which lets you know whenever a property
that
meets your needs becomes available. You are notified the same
day it comes
on the market by e-mail. Also visit the all new vastly improved
"Real Estate
Availability" section of www.Schuldenfrei.com
- PRICING SERVICE - If you want to know what price properties
- similar
to yours - have sold for recently he will prepare a written report
for you.
This free market analysis will help you with your pricing considerations,
whether you are buying or selling.
- GOPHER ENTERPRISES - A "Central Reservation Service"
will help you
find just the right condo or house to rent. They search all rental
inventories
throughout the islands to find just the right place for you. Now
is the time
to book 2006.
If you would like to learn more about these programs and how they
can
help you just go to www.schuldenfrei.com.
And click on the link to the
program that most interests you.
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LET DAVIDS
EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU!
Call David when you need effective real estate experience.
He is prepared to help you whether you want to sell your property,
buy a property or rent. He has been helping clients and customers
for over 29 years so he knows this island very well. Nobody
knows it better. Let him help you. Just call, write, fax or
send an e-mail and you will be served with confidentiality
and knowledge - and more island experience than you will find
anywhere else.
DAVID'S
SHOWCASE
Join these satisfied clients and
list your property with David.
His experience will work
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GREAT OPPORTUNITIES PRESENTLY
FOR SALE
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COMPASS POINT 141
2 bed 2 bath den Gulf front
$1,299,000
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PINE TREE DRIVE
Canal front double lot
$599,900
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POINTE SANTO
Pointe Santo C-42
2 bed 2 bath Penthouse $1,200,000
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POINTE SANTO
Pointe Santo B-3
2 bed 2 bath Gulf view $825,000
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