Multi-Million Dollar Oceanfront Short Sale - Was $ 6,595,000 - Now Just Closed at $2,500,000!

95551 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo

Can You Believe this is a Short Sale?

WOW!!!  Probably one of the Best Keys Deals...EVER!! 
Short Sales even affect the wealthy ... as is evidenced by this recently closed sale in Key Largo at Mile Marker 95!

Recently there have been some Big price drops in some huge properties like the recently oceanfront  foreclosure sale in Islamorada for $2,150,000.  This creates some fantastic opportunities for some big ticket Keys buyers, as these prices greatly impact other property values for comparable properties. 

This property was originally listed at $6,595,000 and previously sold at $4,400,000.

So, what does $2.5M get you theses days???  2 Acres on the Water, a 5-bedroom, 2003 built 9,000+ sq ft home., with stunning finishes and a pier with boat lift. 

These are some unbelievable prices at are part of a 3-part perfect storm created by : Low Prices, Cheap Money (Mortgage Rates are still ridiculously low), and a wealth of quality inventory. NOW is the perfect time to buy in the Keys!
Now, the details:

95551 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo

List Price: $3,495,000 / Sold Price $2,500,000
Original Price: $6,595,000

5 Bedrooms /5.1 Bathrooms

Mile Marker 95

Description: MAGNIFICENT KEY LARGO OCEANFRONT ESTATE Nestled on a private & gated 2 acre hardwood hammock w/abundant tropical landscape! 5BR 5.5BA w/the finest custom craftsmanship & state of the art design. Grand foyer w/private staircase & elevator; Gourmet kitchen w/isl & the finest appliances; Wet bar; Loft & sun deck; GRAND MASTER BR/BA; Custom cherry wood & natural stone floors; Pool/spa; 4CG;Dock w/lift

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Available Key Largo Waterfront Homes Over $1,000,000

Available Islamorada Waterfront Homes Over $2M

Marathon Waterfront Homes $1M+

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The Conchquistador Deal of The Day - Just Closed In Port Antigua Area, Islamorada - Previously Sold for $875K, Now Sold at $375K!!

WOW! What a deal!! Although definitely NOT pretty, I think the actual term is Fugly, this waterfront home was actually a steal, having previously sold for $875K just a few years ago, and just went under contract in less than a week.

Are there still deals on waterfront homes in the Keys??? ABSOLUTELY!

They call me The Florida Keys Real Estate Conchquistador. and as a Port Antigua Area Specialist, I enjoy keeping my clients up to date with the latest available properties and real estate news, as well as recently closed properties.

The Port Antigua Area is a fantastic little area in Islamorada, on Lower Matecumbe Key, only minutes from Miami, yet a world away. Minutes to World Class Fishing and Diving.

171 Nautilus Drive, Lower Matecumbe Key, Islamorada 

Description: Priced to sell! 2/2 solid CBS home with concrete roof, 70 ft canal frontage with concrete dock and boat ramp. Dock your boat at this Islamorada home in the Florida Keys. Easy boating access to open water. Home offered "As-Is" needs updates and priced accordingly.

This great deal was brokered by my friends and collegues here at American Caribbean Real Estate, Carolyn Amber and Vanessa Chamizo.

List Price: $384,000 / Sold Price $375,000

Previously Sold for $875,000 in 2005

Days On Market: 7

2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms

Mile Marker 74

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New Conch Shell Blowing World Record in Key Largo

When I was a teenager, back when it was legal to catch local Conch, I used to take such delight in making my own Conch Horns.  I actually had a nice little business selling them to friends and classmates, as they were great noisemakers at football games!

At one Point, I actually had a whole octave of horns.  And might I say the conch salad, from those was awesome!
Recently, a world-record attempt was held at Sundowner's in Key Largo.

Showcasing their spirit and pucker power, 142 conch shell blowers gathered at a Florida Keys bayfront eatery to beat a world record attempt of the most people simultaneously blowing a conch shell.

The group surpassed a previous record set in 2009 of 127 simultaneous conch honkers that was sanctioned by the World Records Academy, one of several organizations that certify world records. Although the 2011 effort featured many more participants, the record is not official until the WRA certifies it.

The late Friday afternoon event at Sundowner’s Restaurant was part of this weekend’s Key Largo Conch Republic Days commemorating the mock secession of the Keys from the U.S. to protest a ludicrous1982 Border Patrol blockade at the top of the Florida Keys Overseas Highway.

The conch shell is a symbol of the Florida Keys. Blowing it has been a tradition since the early 1800s, when seafaring settlers used it as a maritime signaling device.

View Video of the event below.  (Put the Conchquistador Soundtrack to the left in Pause first)

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The Conchquistador Deal of The Day - $Multi-Million Islamorada Foreclosure- From $4.99M to Sold at $2.15M!

89401 Old Hwy, Plantation Key, Islamorada

Foreclosures...They come in all shapes and sizes.  As the economic crises that have befelled us take their toll, we find that the crushing blow of financial hardship has griped the full spectrum of home owners.  From the modest two-bedroom home, to palatial waterfront estates like today's deal...and what a deal indeed!! 

The interesting part of this equation is that though many are dealing with these hardships....many others are reaping the incredible rewards of capitalizing on outstanding real estate opportunities.

Today, I give a tip of the hat to my friend and colleague here at American Caribbean, Joel Young, as he worked with the Buyer in this transaction, and he did an outstanding job in procuring his client and incredible deal.

This direct ocean property, in an area dubbed "Millionaire's Row", was last sold for $4.1 Million and was originally listed at $4.9 Million!  This foreclosure has now closed at $2.15 Million!  Basically less than half price...amazing!

89401 Old Hwy, Plantation Key, Islamorada

Description: Open ocean front Old Hwy property on coveted Millionaires Row. 1.41 acres, .72 acre buffer across the street and approximately 30,000 square feet of bay bottom. Big sandy beach overlooks concrete dock with boat lift on a shared basin with channel. Dockside chickee hut. Heated pool with integrated spa. Impact doors and windows. Open porches. Private master suite. Beautiful sunrise views.

List Price: $2,699,000 / Sold price: $2,150,000
Original Price: $4,990,000

3 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms

Mile Marker 89 Oceanside

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Earth Day Event in Florida Bay!

With Earth Day approaching, this is guaranteed to be a fun Event!

As a member of Islamorada's Chamber of Commerce, I enjoy participating in and promoting our fun events here in America's Caribbean...the Fabulous Florida keys!

3rd Annual Earth Day for Florida Bay - kayak and nature tours, kids activities and Eco-Mariner, educational booths, touch tanks, and more!
Saturday, April 23 from 10am - 3pm at
81224 Overseas Hwy,
MM 81 Bayside.  Free Admission.
For more information go to www.facebook.com/ecomariner

We hope to see you there.

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Hialeah Man Wins Seven Mile Bridge Run

One of my proudest achievements has been running the 7-Mile Bridge Run, four times.   I actually ran in the very first one!  Though my times were certainly nothing to brag about, the experience certainly has been!!   I have as well, enjoyed the rare opportunity to participate in the race going both directions!  East to West and West to East.  It truly is amazing running with the Gulf to one side you and Atlantic on the other.   As you crest the hump of the bridge, high above the water, you can see the beautiful hues of color that change between the flats and channels.  Magnificent Beauty!  Though I did not run the race this year, I was certainly there in spirit!!!

Below are excerpts from an article that I saw in Keysnet.com:

"Hialeah lifeguard Daniel Martin, 27, won Saturday's 30th annual Seven Mile Bridge Run in the Middle Florida Keys, finishing in 38 minutes, 59 seconds. That's a 5-minute, 44-second mile pace.
Winning a fifth overall women's title was Marlene Persson, 40, a physical therapy technician from Deerfield Beach, with a time of 42:28.

Second- and third-place finishers in men's were Chad Wilkinson of West Palm Beach and Gary Gates of Melbourne Beach. Nancy Frey of Boca Raton placed second among women and Helena Bursa of Big Pine Key was third.
Not competing was the men's overall winner for the past five of six years. Jason Bodnar, a Biltmore Lake, N.C., dentist who has a mild phobia of crossing bridges"

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If You Are a Cigar Aficionado, Like I Am...this Event is for You!! Free Cigars, Beverages and Free Admission!

Ok...If you are a Cigar Aficionado, like I am...this event is for  you!!  If you have never been to the Island Smoke Shop in Key Largo, you don't know what you are missing.  It features South  Florida's largest walk-in Humidor.

On Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm the Island Smoke Shop will host Toraños in Paradise, featuring many of the Toraño family products at their shop in Key Largo's "Pink Plaza". Be among the first in South Florida to sample the new Exodus 1959 50 Years, the Master by Carlos Toraño, the Brigage, the 1916 Camaroon Blend, along with the traditional Reserva Selecta, the Brick, and the Casa Toraño. Each cigar features a carefully selected blend of tobaccos from Nicaragua, with a rich and bold flavor. They'll also be screening the Toraño Family’s new DVD entitled “The Journey.” This captivating documentary takes you through the four-generation history behind the Toraño name in the tobacco industry and gives an insight into the trials and tribulations that the Toraño family endured during nationalization in Cuba

This FREE event promises to be a great time for cigar smokers! Meet with representatives from Toraño cigars, and try a FREE sample of their products... Browse the largest walk-in humidor in South Florida... Toraños in Paradise will include free cigars, free beer and wine - free doorprizes - and special direct from the factory deals on Toraño products. There is NO CHARGE for admission, so come on by and enjoy a world-class cigar with us!
We'll be sure to set you up with a good smoke and a cold beverage - so come to Toraños in Paradise for a great time and some great cigars! That's 5:00 to 9:00pm on Saturday, April 16th. Click here for a map to their store.

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Tropical Serenity In the Keys....$264,900... The Lowest priced 3/3 Home in the Upper Keys!!

Can you really put a price tag on serenity???  I did not think so, but then I took this property as my newest listing and realized wow you can!!! And for a REALLY great price.  Even the street name is cool  Coconut Row.

Tropical Serenity in Key Largo!

This is a very, very cool place.  Nestled in a mature hammock of Gumbo Limbos, Royal Poincianas, and Palms.  Ideal as a Vacation Villa or even a primary residence.  3- Bedrooms, each with their own bath.  Plenty of room to park your boat(s).  Heck, it even has a white picket fence!!!
Fully furnished and ready to move in, this home needs nothing, except ...you.

136 Coconut Row, Tavernier, Key Largo



Enjoy Martinis and relaxed Florida Keys living with ocean views.

Description: Close to everything and yet a world away. Your private, ideal Florida Keys Oasis awaits.  Perfect as a main home or Keys get-a-way, this furnished home offers tropical serenity coupled with ideal features such as a hot tub on the Veranda, coral wall fireplace, soaring ceilings, & rooftop terrace with ocean view.  Ready to move in! One minute to Tavernier Town Shopping. 1 Mile to Live Bait Shop and 2.5 miles to free public boat ramp.  Minutes by boat to Tavernier Creek, connecting the Atlantic to Florida Bay/Gulf of Mexico. This is what Keys Living is all about!

Enjoy a relaxing alfresco breakfast on the Veranda!

List Price $ 264,900

3 Bedrooms/ 3 Baths

Single Family Home
9000+ sf Lot

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Relaxing Spa Amongst the Treetops



Rooftop Terrace atop Widows Watch,

offers 320 degree ocean Views

 

High wood-beamed ceilings and fireplace
make for an inviting living room






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The Conchquistador Deal of the Day 3/31 - WOW!! Just Closed $175,000 Key Largo Foreclosure

Smokingggggg Hot Deal!!!!

Today's deal is one of those storied deals that everyone is looking for.

A full 3 Bedroom /  2 bathroom Single Family Home on a good sized 7000+ sq. ft lot.  In Great condition  and plenty of room for the Boat(s)  It last sold in the upper $400s.  I get quite a few calls from Buyers looking for deals like these...and they ARE out there!

239 Buttonwood Shores Drive, Key Largo

 Description: Large 3BR/2BA home on large lot in central Key Largo  location. Paver driveway, back multi-level deck, interior stairs, and   many nice finishes/upgrades. Bank Owned.

Mile Marker: 100 Bayside

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The Conchquistador Deal of the Day 3/29 - Venetian Shores Short Sale - from $2,495,000 to Sold at $825,000!

124 Gulfside Drive, Plantation Key, Islamorada

It truly is amazing...  the dynamics...how...great a course correction we have seen in the last few years. The part that really gets me is how quickly fortunes (both literal and figurative) have changed.   This week I have seen all to well the havoc that the economy and subsequent housing fiasco have created in the upper tier of homes.  Homes and owners that were once thought to be immune from such catastrophes.  This week, I joined on of my associates as we were viewing a $2.6 Million foreclosure that had sold in the 4s.

It's been a rough road.  One that I know many of my clients and quite a few colleagues have had to endure.  But ...we are fortunate, fortunate to live in a Country where possibilities are almost endless, where the human spirit and ingenuity and risk can and quite often do payoff.  Where, if we are wise and learn from our mistakes we have the OPPORTUNITY...to flourish...once again.

And THAT is what THIS MARKET is all about.   OPPORTUNITY!!!! 
There are people who are making moves right now, people with VISION who are staking their claim, and taking advantage of opportunity and purchasing homes here in the Keys that are going to reward them quite handsomely in the future.

Case in Point:

124 Gulfside Drive, Plantation Key, Islamorada
This Venetian Shores short sale was originally on the Market for $2,495,000 and has now closed at $825,000.  Yes, someone was smart...very smart indeed.

Description: RECENT BANK APPROVAL..HURRY WHILE AVAILABLE..BAYFRONT IN VENETIAN SHORES, VERY PRIVATE, SANDY BEACH, DEEDED BOAT SLIP, ROOM FOR POOL. CUSTOM BUILT DESIGNER HOME, METAL ROOF, SOARING CEILINGS, LG FOYER, CUSTOM STAIRCASE, OPEN KITCHEN, VERY OPEN, ROOM FOR 3RD BEDROOM, 3 CAR GARAGE,  AND MUCH MORE.

2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms

List Price: $850,000 / Sold Price: $825,000

Venetian Shores

Mile Marker 86 Bayside

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Jimmy Buffett Plays at Keys Wedding!

Jimmy Buffett Play at Keys Wedding
No, times have not gotten so tough for Jimmy Buffett, our own Keys Troubadour, that he has had to resort to playing weddings to make a buck or two.  And no, you can't book him for yours, nor your nephew's bar-mitzvah either.

Jimmy Buffett rocks out Saturday at Local Wedding.
Photo by Andy Newman

Rather, the Keys' favorite son made an impromptu visit to a long time friend's wedding last Saturday, on Summerland Key recently were he took to the stage, barefoot, to play a quick set that included covers of, "Brown Eyed Girl" and  "You Can't Always Get What You Want" before wrapping with his own "MargaritaVille" with some lyrics changed to cater to the occasion.
Wow!! Talk about a wedding present!!! Parrotheads all over they Keys are salivating... Nice to See Mr. Living and Dying in 3/4 Time, back in the Keys. 
What is your favorite Jimmy Buffett song???  Mine is "The Wino and I Know", with honorable mention to "Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season"

Let me sing you a song about some great Keys real estate!! Put the experience and expertise of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730 or email me at DropAnchor@TheRealEstateConch.com. For a quick Search of available Properties in the Florida Keys, click here: Keys MLS Search

Michael Trixx Hi-Energy Rock Magic at it's Best!!!

I LOVE MAGIC!!!

Photo from Michael Trixx Facebook page

And down here in the Keys, we have one of the very best Magicians I have seen in quite sometime.
Michael Trixx features his hi-energy Rock/Magic show at a variety of venues here in the Upper Keys, with a standing gig at Gilbet's, sundown on Saturdays.  He is definitely someone to keep your eye on.

Tonight, he is at the Lor e Lei in  Islamorada.  If you are down here today.  Take my advice and check him out, and enjoy the show, so you can say I saw him when....

Ready to make some real estate disappear???  Put the expertise and experience of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730 or email me at DropAnchor@TheRealEstateConch.com. For a quick Search of available Properties in the Florida Keys, click here: Keys MLS Search.

It's Tomorrow!! Woofstock...A Day of Peace Paws and Music....Keys Fun at Its Best!!

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OK, so down here in the Keys we have some incredible and notably quirky events...Fantasy Fest, Conch Republic Days, Hemingway Days, Pirate's Fest, and now we can add one more that is sure to cause a few to howl....WoofStock!!! A Day of Peace, Paws, and Music!

Obviously inspired by the iconic 60's festival Woodstock, Woofstock is now in its second year and is already a much anticipated annual event, that takes place at Founder's Park on Plantation Key and features some great local talent including my favorite local band, The Birthday Gang.

The brainchild of MarrVelous Pet Rescues and Adoptions, the standout charity organization headed by our firm's Broker, Joy Martin, and run by some of my friends and colleagues, who do an outstanding job fostering abandoned Pets as they find them new homes, this event has been exploding here in the Pet-loving Keys and is now co-sponsored by Iams and Eukanuba among others.

There is an excellent article here at Keysnet.com , that tells you all about the great work that they do, and more about this super fun festival that encourages you to bring your well-behaved dog, that includes dog diving exhibitions, Dog/Owner look-alike competition, and a wealth of booths that offer all types of pet services and information.  The only thing missing is Wavy-Gravy saying we have some bad Milk Bones going around this morning. (If you did not get that reference...there is no explaining it to you..LOL).

Ready to put a bite on some great real estate????  Put the expertise and experience of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730 or email me at DropAnchor@TheRealEstateConch.com. For a quick Search of available Properties in the Florida Keys, click here: Keys MLS Search.

Kev's Cafe At Bud n Mary's Marina, The Perfect Place to Start the Day!

Those of you who follow my Blog, know that I love breakfast joints.  The more rustic the better.  Today, I found a new one that I had been hearing some great things about.

Kev's Cafe, located at the Famous or even Infamous Bud n Mary's Marina is a fun little treasure.  They are also one of the few restaurants that consistently have lionfish on the lunch menu!

How great is it to start your day sitting by the water watching the Captains, Mates, and seafaring warriors prep to do battle on the seas, while enjoying your tasty Breakfast Wrap and coffee???

I have been frequenting Bud n Mary's since I was a kid, so it's fun to revisit this Keys Institution in a new context.

Kev's Cafe is Located Oceanside at the Southern Tip of Upper Matecumbe Key.

Check it out and tell them the Conchquistador sent you!!

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Did You Know That Islamorada Has Its Own Art District???

Did You Know That Islamorada Has Its Own Art District??? Join us this Thursday, March 17, from 6 - 9 for our "Third Thursday Walkabout" in the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District on the Old Highway between Kaiyo Grill and Green Turtle Inn.  There will be visiting artists in and around our galleries. We're offering some "new" entertainment for your viewing, and MA's will have al fresco dining!    The Morada Way Arts & Cultural District's Third Thursday Walkabout returns on Thursday, March 17, 2011 with an expanded list of venues.  Joining our Walkabout this month is the Islamorada Moose Lodge which will be hosting additional artists to complement the area galleries and restaurants.  Wood Campbell of ICE (Islamorada Cultural Events) will be on hand to provide a unique cinematic experience in our District's Art Garden. Watch Gyotaku Artist David Denick demonstrate his technique of "printing" a fish.  The event continues to grow, offering more to see and do than ever.  Each month those who attend sample a deliciously diverse group of artworks, seeing art in action, enjoying refreshments and performances, and getting to know area galleries, restaurants and our artist friends. The Art Walkabout runs from 6 - 9 p.m. at MM 81.5 along the Old Highway and Morada Way.  Visitors are encouraged to stay in the area, and enjoy a night of art paired with the many nearby dining and entertainment options. Gallery Morada, Pasta Pantaleo Signature Gallery, Bluewater Potters and the Redbone Gallery's featured artists in this St. Patrick's Day Walkabout are fine art oil painter Luis Nunez, Tim Rahn Photography, Anne Schroeder a unique feather artist, realist artist David Ruhe, woodworker Brian Donahue, and glass sculpturer Chris Catlett.  David J. Denick will be demonstrating Gyotaku Fishprinting at 7 p.m. Saxophonist and keyboardist Lee Sharp accompanied by Jason Poff will be entertaining everyone as they stroll along the Old Highway. Art District restaurants will be providing special menus for our visitors' culinary experience.  MA's Fish Camp will be providing music by Kenny Channels, Kaiyo Grill has created a special Walkabout Dinner and The Green Turtle Inn has a three course dinner leading into their late night Happy Hour Jam Session featuring Dave Feder.  The Islamorada Moose Lodge will be serving corned beef, cabbage and Irish stew with entertainment by DJ Joel and a strolling bagpiper. ABOUT THIRD THURSDAY ART WALKABOUT The Art Walkabout continues to grow and gain momentum in 2011, promising an even more spectacular time for art collectors and enthusiasts.  The artists of the Morada Way District create paintings, sculpture, jewelry, studio pottery, glass, metal work and more. Area galleries will also show off work by their artists to greatly enhance the experience. The Walkabout is an opportunity for visitors to forge connections with local artists and experience the creativity and energy happening in our community.  It is our goal to work together this one day to create an intense, multi-faceted experience that our visitors will be talking about all year. ABOUT THE MORADA WAY ART & CULTURAL DISTRICT A vibrant arts district has formed in the Heart of Islamorada recently and a strongly supportive community has been the key to its growth.  The action is taking place along the Old Highway MM 81.5, beginning at the Hurricane Monument and ending at the iconic Green Turtle and along the side street of Morada Way.  Tucked away in these unassuming buildings you'll find individual galleries and artists form a teeming arts district. We are a completely volunteer, not-for-profit organization, and our wish is to bring attention to the unique selection of art and culinary choices available here, highlighting the fact that Islamorada is the year-round home to many fine locally owned restaurants and art galleries. For More Information Contact: Daniela Woody, Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, Director of Events, 81549 Old Highway, Islamorada, Florida Keys 33036, MoradaWayArt@gmail.com, 305-890-6477

Put the Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730 or email me at DropAnchor@TheRealEstateConch.com.
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The Conchquistador Deal of The Day 3/14- Patios, Verandas, Scenic Vistas, Waterfront, and Style, Sold $545,000

27 Lake Shore Drive,  Key Largo

Patios, Verandas, Scenic Vistas, Waterfront, and Style....The perfect ingredients that make up today's Deal!!
Just sold by my friend and colleague her at American Caribbean Real Estate, Karan Moeller, this home is an incredible value for its new owners.
Originally listed at $899,000, it has now Closed for $545,000.  Another example of the opportunity our current Market brings, and wait until you see the photos.  Key Largo living...the way it's supposed to be.

27 Lake Shore Drive,  Key Largo
4 Bedrooms / 4 bathrooms
List Price: $599,000 / Sold Price: $545,000
Mile Marker 101 Bayside
Key Largo Park Community

Description: BAY, HARBOR & CANAL VIEWS! Unique location overlooking protected bayfront harbor, large 4B/4B home on 2 levels, 2 wide porches overlooking serene private setting, remodeled kitchen, granite countertops, hardwood floors, each bedroom has its own private bath, concrete construction w/wood overlay, garage/carport/storage, protected dockage, room for a pool plus bayfront homeowner's park w/boat ramp.

Third Level Veranda

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Ready to make your real estate dreams come true??? Put the experience and expertise of the Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730 or email me at DropAnchor@TheRealEstateConch.com. For a quick Search of available Properties in the Florida Keys, view here: Keys MLS Search.

In the Keys, We Know How to Take Lemons and Make Lemonaide and Turn Lionfish into Chowder!

Lionfish...stunning to look at...a true marvel of nature's engineering, delicate and deadly.  But those little bastards are putting and incredible strain on our reefs!!!!

Native of the Pacific, Lionfish were introduced to our waters by owners who grew tired of them and released them, without regard to their potential damage to their new surroundings.  They are Venomous and Voracious!! And breed like rabbits on steroids, and with no natural predators, they are decimating our juvenile snapper, grouper and lobster fisheries.

But here in the Keys, we are, if nothing, resourceful. With a diet primarily of snapper, and grouper frye, some smart old salt figured that these guys would probably taste pretty good.  And WOW do they!  Very similar to Hogfish with a nice clean whitemeat, Lionfish are now finding their place on Keys menus.

Restaurants like The Fish House Encore, have put a bounty on them and are paying fishermen a nice reward for bringing them in.

The Fish House Encore restaurant in Key Largo began serving lionfish in February, as a $13.95 appetizer that's fried whole or a $23.99 entrée whose filets are cooked in a variety of ways. Kev's Café at Bud N' Mary's Marina in Islamorada has been serving lionfish chowder since November,

Laddie Akins, founder of Reef Environmental Education Foundation, has launched a campaign to encourage lionfish consumption. REEF and others believe that developing a commercial market for lionfish is the best way to curb its numbers.  He recently stated in an interview, "I think when the fishermen realize they can get paid for those lionfish," he said, "the supply is going to increase dramatically."

So if you are out on the water and run into these little demons, know that you are looking at the Key's newest tasty treat!

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The Conchquistador Deal of The Day 3/6 - Super Keysz Bungalow, I Love This Place, Sold $181,000

118 Jolly Roger Drive, Key Largo

So, if there were an award for Keyszest Get Away.  This one surely would win the prize hands down!!!!

Tropical, serene, private, and more bungalow than house, this unique oasis is anchored on , get this...Jolly Roger Drive!!

Yes it is a 1/1, and about 500 square feet or so, but it is in a really cool neighborhood with homeowner's park with boat ramp.  The perfect place to get away from it all, I am sure the new owners will be quite happy, and for just $181,000, quite the deal indeed.

 

118 Jolly Roger Drive, Key Largo

List Price: $199,000 / Sold Price: $181,000
1 Bedroom /  1 Bath
Mile Marker 98 Bayside
Pirate's Cove Subdivision

Description: A TRUE GARDEN OF EDEN on ROCK HARBOR! Lush mature trees provide shaded pathways that wind through meticulously maintained landscaping on 3 lots...you could spend the afternoon meandering here! The back patio expands the home's living area with an outdoor fireplace, stainless barbecue, & tiki hut with artistic touches. The charming home is nestled in amongst the trees. Community room & boat ramp.

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