CONSERVATION
EDUCATION
The Ding
Darling Wildlife Society has announced that it will
award $1,000 grants to five Lee County schools for
conservation education-related projects. The schools may
use the grant money to buy teaching aids, books, and
other classroom materials. Or it could fund new
classroom science projects, take field trips or conduct
work projects in the community. The Wildlife Society was
founded by local volunteers about a quarter century ago.
It has become nationally known as the pioneer non-profit
organization founded to help refuge managers support
educational programs. It is really nice to see them
reaching out to the community to educate the coming
generation of conservationists. You can learn more about
the society by going to their web site, www.dingdarlingsociety.org.
CLEANING
UP
This
years beach clean-up was a great success. More than 300
people turned out to clean our beaches and, in the
process, they got to meet with a lot of nice people. The
wonderful thing about it was the composition of those
participating. Most of the participants were children
and teenagers from various schools around Lee County.
Now that is really nice!
KAYAK
OUTINGS
The Conservation Foundation, in cooperation with the
Captiva Kayak Company is offering kayak outings led by a
naturalist. They will be in our local estuarine waters
in and around Buck Key, a unique island in the Pine
Island Sound Aquatic Preserve. In addition to enjoying
the sense of adventure in a water journey the naturalist
will discuss the natural and cultural history of the
area. There is no kayaking experience necessary for
these trips. The kayaks are very stable and easy to
paddle. It sounds like fun and worthwhile.
SMALL
TOWN GOINGS ON
We are approaching the busy time of
the year on these islands and all the various folks that
help you enjoy your stay here are gearing up for your
arrival.
• The Schoolhouse Theatre has a schedule of rockin'
revues.
• Big Arts has a number of showings and performances
planned.
• The Refuge, Conservation Foundation and C.R.O.W.
have useful and enjoyable programs.
• The beaches, of course, are always beckoning, as
are golf, boating, tennis et al.
• Restaurants are trying to outdo each other which
means great meals for you.
Most of all, everyone here wants you to have a
wonderful time and are working hard to assure it. |
 BEAUTY
IN THE MAKING
For those of you
who have been saddened by the destructive impact Hurricane
Charley had on the lovely entrance to the islands along
Periwinkle Way the steps to restore your happiness are
underway. The project includes the planting of over 3,000
trees along Periwinkle Way plus the planting of native plant
gardens at strategic intersections. This will be completed
next year and will include the three miles from Lindgren
Boulevard to Tarpon Bay Road plus Palm Ridge Road and the half
mile of Tarpon Bay Road that goes to the bay. Its one more
example of the can do attitude of the folks on these islands.
Its an exciting project.
A
SERIOUS THOUGHT
I
recently came across a comment made some time ago by
John Clark, the author of the Sanibel Report. It bears
repeating and makes us all proud of the culture of these
islands. In all my consulting, I have never seen a
community so united as Sanibel in its efforts to
preserve key elements of nature as a central part of its
planning and lawmaking. Sanibel is such an important
model of doing it right that I hope for the sake of the
City and other communities, that the land use program
stays on a high level forever. This is such an important
part of what we do, individually or governmentally. It
effectively describes who we are and how we choose to
live our lives. And the remarkable thing is how
consistently its been practiced all these years.
Impressive! And I say this in spite of the fireworks
ordinance.
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CAUSEWAY
PROGRESS
The construction of the causeway is continuing apace. There
was a lot of wrangling in putting the plan together, though it
was good wrangling. The final product is a pretty good
demonstration of how two diverse groups can get together to
make something work. It was worked out and Span B is supposed
to be ready for traffic by November of this year and Span C by
June of next year. We'll see how the schedule plays out and
hope that it works as planned.
OUTDOOR
DINING
If you like outdoor eating and gambling on the weather you
can now arrange it. Open air dining has not been widely
available on the islands because it did not meet the
requirements of the land development code. No more! The
planning commission has approved an amendment to the code that
will allow about 30 Sanibel restaurants to be eligible for 16
or more outside seats. Good news. Now you can have that
romantic dinner with your special one while sitting under the
stars.
 DAVID
SCHULDENFREI
WANTS TO HELP YOU!
Call me when you need effective real estate experience. I
am prepared to help you sell your property or buy a property
or rent. I've been helping clients and customers for over 30
years so I know this island very well. Nobody knows it better
than I. Let me help you. Just call, write, fax or e-mail me
and I will serve you with confidentiality and knowledge - and
more experience working on these islands than you can find
anywhere else.
MORE
SERVICE MEANS BETTER RESULTS
Just a
reminder there are a number of services we have developed to
make your real estate transaction as comfortable and fruitful
as possible. It will be to your advantage to use them. Our 30
years of experience in helping people sell, buy or rent
properties on Sanibel or Captiva islands has taught us what
works for you and what doesn't - what's helpful and what
isn't. We would like to put this experience to work for you.
Some of our services are:
MLS
NOTIFICATION - 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.
PRICING
SERVICE If you want to know what price properties -
similar to yours - have sold for recently we 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 - 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. They will
also inspect the property you reserve to be sure that it meets
your standard for quality.
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 service that most interests you.
DAVID'S
PLEDGE TO YOU
If were
fortunate enough to assume the responsibility for marketing
your property, we will pledge to use every effective marketing
tool that we have crafted over the past 30 years on these
islands to give you professional counsel that will save you
time, reduce the stress factor and put a sold sign on your
property. We know our marketing works because we have seen it
work and develop for over 30 years. So let my 30 years of
successful Sanibel & Captiva Islands marketing experience
go to work for you.
DAVID'S
SHOWCASE
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| Your
best interest is my only business...List your property
with me and let my pledge work for you! |
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DAVE'S
BEST BETS
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Condos: |
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| Sanibel
Siesta 408 |
2 bed 2
bath Gulf View $829,000 |
| Ocean's
Reach 1B4 |
1 bed 1
bath Gulf Front $889,000 |
| Ocean's
Reach 2D3 |
2 bed 2
bath Gulf Front $1,100,000 |
| Pointe
Santo A-41 |
2 bed 2
bath Gulf View $1,200,000 |
| Pointe
Santo A34 |
2 bed 2
bath den Gulf Front $2,100,000 |
| Pointe
Santo B32 |
2 bed 2
bath Gulf View $950,000 |
| Pointe
Santo E33 |
2 bed 2
bath Gulf View $1,150,000 |
| Pointe
Santo C42 |
2 bed 2
bath Gulf View $1,200,000 |
| Sayana 101 |
2 bed 2
bath Gulf Front $1,199,000 |
| Gulfside
Place 110 |
2 bed 2
bath Gulf View $1,250,000 |
| Compass
Point 141 |
2 bed 2
bath gulf Front $1,299,000 |
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Houses: |
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| 408 Donax
Street |
3 bed 2
bath Pool $869,900 |
| 1504 Angel
Drive |
4 bed 3
bath Direct Access Canal $1,299,000 |
| 2228
Starfish Lane |
3 bed 2
bath Pool $1,495,000 |
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Lots: |
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| 5813
Pine Tree Drive |
Direct
Access Canal Front $599,000 |
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www.schuldenfrei.com
• 800 553-7338 x 227 • davids@schuldenfrei.com
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