Small Town Goin's On
With "season" over, we turn to the quieter summer activities
that will take place on paradise.
- Taste of the Island will be held on Sunday, June 1st.
- The 4th of July Parade will be on Periwinkle Way followed by a road rally and fireworks at dusk.
- BigArts will have several events. Go to www.bigarts.org.
- The Refuge and SCCF will revert to their summer schedules that provide plenty to see and do. Go to dingdarling.fws.gov and to www.sccf.org for details.
- If you go to the Chamber web site, www.sanibelcaptiva.org, and click on calendar of events, it will give you the complete skinny.
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In our constant search for useful information to make your life easier we report, each year, how much of the remodeling cost you will recoup if you then sell the house within one year. Remodeling Magazine reports the following national averages: | |
| Bathroom 94% Master BR 75% |
Basement 79% Kitchen 67% |
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| If you do an addition rather than remodel then the following is the recoup number: | ||
| Bathroom 94% | 2nd Story 94% | |
| Family Room 75% | ||
| So you readers who don't qualify for the Home Depot award can now start with some idea of what you'll get back. | ||
"Ding" Darling Info
The National Wildlife Refuge System has just celebrated its 100th Anniversary.
The folks at "Ding" Darling helped celebrate this occasion with
several local events and a trip to the Pelican Island refuge, the first
refuge in the country. It was established by Teddy Roosevelt. They have
also added several new things that will enhance your visit:
- Three trams have been added to the fleet so that an hourly schedule can be made available to you.
- A 26-passenger pontoon boat is now operating out of Tarpon Bay. It
will show you the refuge from the water.
| For The Gardeners
You all know that there is a recycling center on Dunlop Road across from the library. But, what many of you may not know is that they have mulch for the taking. The Sanibel Public Works Department has been grinding up the yard waste collected by their recycling contractor and piling it at the recycle center - and the pile is getting real high. So, drop in and take whatever you want. It's free! |
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Slow Down! Maybe you should pay attention when driving on the Causeway. The Sheriff's Department has warned us that it will be patrolled seven days a week and 24 hours a day. OUCH!! They say the speed limit will be enforced. So, better stay off that phone and pay more attention. Watch that speed. |
| For The Music Lovers The Shell Point Retirement Community has announced that it will continue their 2003 Concert Series. They will be held on Friday evenings at 6:15 PM. Tickets will be made available by mail only. For more information about these concerts call 454-2282 |
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The Lee Memorial Health System has announced the opening of a new MRI Suite at HealthPark Medical Center. It will perform all MRI, MRA and cardiac procedures. This is good news.
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Talking About Health... We've been told that the Yoga with Pilates Class has resumed at the Community House. It will meet every Monday at 5:15. That's P.M. If you join, bring an exercise mat, towel or strap and water. The fee is $10.00 Good luck. This should get you back in shape. |
| Summer rental space is filling up pretty quickly - particularly with people now looking for domestic destinations. If you want help finding the right place on Sanibel or Captiva let Gopher Enterprises do the searching for you. We have years of experience in doing this; and we do it at no cost to you. Our web site will tell you all about us and how we can help you. Go to www.gopherrental.com or call us at 1-800-794-3107. |
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Don't forget the beautiful photographs of the islands we mentioned in our last issue. They are matted and ready for framing in two sizes: 12x18 or 20x30. You can order any of these lovely photographs directly from their websites. Just go to: www.sanibel-captivanaturephotos.com They have given fond memories of this beautiful island paradise to the many people who ordered them. Give a memory to yourself or someone you love.
If you're thinking of selling... Your listing should be here! Remember, timing is everything! Let my 27 years of extensive Sanibel & Captiva real estate sales experience work for you!