key largo: Don't Let Trailering Woes Ruin Your Day!! Great Company in The Keys to Add to Your FL Keys Phonelist! Free Trailer Inspection.
- 08/04/11 08:33 AM
Picture this....you are driving down to your favorite ramp in the Keys with your boat in tow and all of a sudden you hear a horrible screeching sound like nails on a blackboard and your trailer lists to one side and you realize in the pit of your stomach that your trailer bearings have froze and you are stuck!!!Been There...Done that...in 100 degree heat and mosquitoes!!!With over 120 mile of Florida Keys, trailering your boat is quite often a necessity as there are times when the Middle or Lower Keys are calling your name or vice versa and you've got to … (0 comments)
key largo: What Does $1,700,000 get you in the Florida Keys?? Just Closed in Stillwright Point.
- 08/03/11 04:40 AM
Stillwright Point (originally Stellrecht Point) is a great community that is on a natural peninsula positioned perfectly in Key Largo on picturesque Blackwater Sound. 45 Minutes to Miami...But an entire World away.It is a premiere community made up of sumptuous waterfront estates with breathtaking open-water views. Now, $1.7M is a lot of money for sure, but in perspective...this stellar estate with views, views, and more views, was originally listed for almost $3M and a few years ago was worth considerably more. My point being, accessibility in the Market has touched all aspects of the Market.. from bungalows to estates such as these. … (0 comments)
key largo: Time to Decant Some Fun! It's the Key Largo Food & Wine Festival!
- 08/01/11 06:06 AM
Napa...Sonoma...Bordeaux....these are probably the areas that you think of when you hear about wine tastings. Now you need to add another region to the mix...Key Largo!!! It's The Key Largo Food & Wine Festival. Over a week of fun festivities that culminates in a Grand Tasting Saturday, August 6. The Conchquistador is somewhat of a wine aficionado, so you can be sure that I will be sampling some of the great combinations of Keys fare with the juice of the Gods!! Tonight for example, is a Night in Argentina, featuring Argentinean Beef and Seafood paired with great wines, … (3 comments)
key largo: Sold in 2007 for $1,800,000 - Sold in 2011 for $1,250,000 - What a Difference 4 Years Makes! The Conchquistador Deal of the Day 7.29.11
- 07/28/11 08:29 AM
67 N Bounty Lane, Key Largo There is always so much going on in the Keys, and I really enjoy letting people know about the various events, topics and goings on. But this IS a Real Estate centric Blog and it's time to get back to business!! And I could not have picked a better property to showcase as the Deal of the Day!! Listed by my friend and college Susan Recarey, this stunning home last sold in 2007 for $1,800,000. What a difference 4 years makes!! It has just sold again for $1,250,000!!! That's 69 cents on the 2007 … (3 comments)
key largo: Key Largo Unveils Stunning, New Welcome Sign!
- 07/27/11 10:47 AM
There's nothing like cresting Jewfish Creek Bridge. As the first threshold into the Keys, It welcomes You. Atop it's 65 foot summit, sits Mile Marker 108 and you catch your first real glorious glimpse of the Stunning Florida Keys. A tantalizing teaser of what's to come. I love to roll my windows down...breath in that fresh Keys sea air and revel in the fact...that I'm ... back. Now, There is a new welcoming sight! Key Largo has unveiled its new Welcome Sign. Right as you descend from the Bridge and into the Key, you are greeted with this enormous burst of color. A stunning … (11 comments)
key largo: Tune In Online Tonight Between 6-7 PM, For the Local Fla Keys Live Radio Show That I Sponsor
- 07/27/11 09:50 AM
Please tune in online tonight at Sun103.com between 6-7 for the local show that your humble Conchquistador sponsors, The Zane Grey Lounge Live Radio Show with Joey Naples and Captain Matt Bellinger ("Get Out on the Water...Go Fish!!!") coming to you live from Islamorada every Wednesday Night Even better yet, stop by - free appetizers and drink specials. FUN! WFKZ-FM http://www.sun103.com/ 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. Ready to create your own no-hassle … (0 comments)
key largo: My Honeyhole....Get Your Mind Out of the Gutter, It's Where the Lobster Are!!
- 07/24/11 08:46 AM
OK, As a reward to you, my Conchquistador readers, a gift...a prize...an ...endowment! I am going to share with you one of the most sacred and prized possessions a man in the Keys has...his Honeyhole. No we are not talking about some some scene out of Deliverance, we are talking about the secret location of where to find that most delectable of treats.. LOBSTER!! Honeyholes are handed down generation to generation, and I am going to share one of my prized locations that has always paid HUGE dividends!!!With Lobster Season almost here and Mini Season coming this week on Wednesday and … (1 comments)
key largo: Tune In Tonight On-Line For The Zane Grey Live Radio Show from Islamorada -The Florida Keys, sponsored by me, The Florida Keys Real Estate Conchquistador!
- 07/20/11 10:40 AM
I am extremely proud that The Conchquistador is a permanent sponsor of The Zane Grey Radio Show on Sun 103.1 WFKZ, Wednesday Evenings 6-7PM with Joey Naples & Captain Matt Bellinger of Bamboo Charters ("Get Out On The Water...Go Fish!!!)! Local Florida Keys talk, fishing and, lifestyle info coming to you live, from the iconic Zane Grey Lounge, inside World Wide Sportsman, Islamorada! Please stop by for great drink specials and free appetizers. Listen on line as well, at Sun103.com. Put the experience and expertise of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real … (0 comments)
key largo: The Conchquistador Conquers The Keys' Radio Airwaves!! Come On Out, There's Always Something To Do at Night in The Florida Keys!
- 07/14/11 01:46 PM
What a Great week!! I have had the privilege of guesting on two local radio shows talking about Florida Keys Real Estate in the last 7 Days!! It has been a great opportunity to discuss our current market and the benefits for Buyers and Seller alike and share my passion for the Keys and the joy I get being a Keys Ambassador who just happens to sell real estate.One of the common questions I get from Clients coming from outside the area is, "OK we LOVE the great Fishing and Diving...but is there ANYTHING to do at Night??"Many people are not … (3 comments)
key largo: The Conchquistador Deal of The Day 7/14 - Key Largo Waterfront Home near Lake Largo Sold in 2005 for $700,000, Now just sold in 2011 for $400,000!!!
- 07/14/11 11:10 AM
150 S Ocean Shores Drive, Key LargoI was on the mainland yesterday in that far away Country of Dade, yes Country, not County...for, once you are going North bound and past Manatee Bay Marina and see that Dade sign...it FEELS like another country. Hell, it even started raining right at the Line!!!Well, when I was up thereon business, I was discussing with some real estate friends of mine our Market down here. Surprisingly, alot of people, even those IN the profession, still are not aware of just how fantastic the opportunities are that we have down here. I brought up this particular property … (0 comments)
key largo: Call The Cops!!! Someone is Getting ROBBED!!!! Key Largo Waterfront Home Available for $302,500!!!
- 07/08/11 02:51 PM
13 Mangrove Lane, Key Largo NO, That is NOT a misprint....$302,500 for a fully navigable WATERFRONT home in Key Largo!!! You know, I keep evangelising about how great These deals are down here in the Keys, but this newly listed Foreclosure pretty much takes the cake!! It last sold in 2007 for $899,000!And this is not a mobile! Rather a real 3 Bedroom single family waterfront home. If you have EVER wanted water, ever wanted to have that place in The Keys where you could enjoy the weekends whenever you wanted and just popped on the boat to enjoy sunsets on the … (5 comments)
key largo: Tonight on the Travel Channel !!! Man vs Food is in the Florida Keys!!!
- 07/06/11 10:31 AM
WE are Big Time!!! One of my favorite shows on TV is the Travel Channel's Man vs Food. Below is a write up from Florida Keys.com. "If you’re craving a Florida Keys food fix but can’t make it down to the island chain right away, savor some “virtual dining” with the Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food Nation.” Show host Adam Richman samples signature Keys dishes from three favorite local restaurants in a taped episode that debuts at 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, and reruns nine times through July 18. At the Key Largo Conch House, the show stages the Conch Republic … (3 comments)
Thank you to all of the brave men and women in our armed forces who continue to fight to keep us free. Happy 4th from The Fabulous Florida Keys!!
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key largo: The Conchquistador Is International! Everyone wants to Be a Conch! The Fabulous Florida Keys!
- 07/02/11 05:04 AM
The Conquistador is International!!Everyone wants to be a Conch! So half the year is in the books and it's time to do our marketing Post Mortem, and the details are, (as Arte Johnson from Laugh-In would say) Very Interesting.And this is the neat part...look at the Map below.Each of the Green Countries corresponds to visits to our blog! The darker the color the more visits. The Top 10 Countries in order of visits year to date: United States Russia China Germany Canada Japan United Kingdom Slovenia Brazil Ukraine Hmm..seems a lot a people in a lot of Countries want to enjoy our … (3 comments)
key largo: The Conchquistador is Now a Sponsor of The Zane Grey Radio Show in Islamorada, The Fabulous Florida Keys!!
- 06/28/11 01:12 PM
I am extremely proud to announce that The Conchquistador is now a permanent sponsor of The Zane Grey Radio Show on Sun 103.1 WFKZ, Wednesday Evenings 6-7PM with Joey Naples & Captain Matt Bellinger of Bamboo Charters ("Get Out On The Water...Go Fish!!!)! Local Florida Keys talk, fishing and, lifestyle info coming to you live, from the iconic Zane Grey Lounge, inside World Wide Sportsman, Islamorada! Please stop by for great drink specials and free appetizers. Listen on line as well, at Sun103.com. Put the experience and expertise of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding … (0 comments)
key largo: The Conchquistador Deal of the Day 6.26.11 - She's Not Pretty...But She IS Waterfront - Key Largo, SOLD at $222,500!!
- 06/27/11 04:19 AM
211 Banyan Lane, Key Largo (Biggg Sigh) ... Well. she's not pretty...but she IS waterfront...and WOW, what a deal!!Big enough to keep your boat and easy open water access, this Key Largo foreclosure, of course, needed some major TLC, but hey, what do you expect at this insanely low price for water??I am still in awe when I see the prices that are out there. That being said, let's get real for moment, all you deal mavens. WHEN you are looking at properties that are a fraction of what they were and especially when you are looking at sub $400,000 waterfront...there … (1 comments)
key largo: Just Sold in the Largo Sound Area, Key Largo - The Florida Keys - $255,000!
- 06/26/11 12:12 PM
Those of you who follow my blog know that I am a big Fan of the Largo Sound Area, in Key Largo. Largo Sound is a fantastic little area only minutes from Miami, yet a world away. With it's proximity to Adams Cut, the mid Key Largo opening between Florida Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, the Largo Sound Area is ideal for Boaters who want the best of Both Worlds!! With its community park and boat ramp...the water is yours! Exceptional back country fishing in the Bay and world class blue water fishing and diving in the Atlantic is mere minutes away. 771 … (3 comments)
key largo: New Available Waterfront Home in Prestigious Stillwright Point - $729,000!
- 06/23/11 12:36 PM
Stillwright Point (originally Stellrecht Point), is a fantastic location in Key Largo that is a peninsula jutting out into picturesque Blackwater Sound, and is one of Key Largo's premiere and prestigious communities, offering waterfront homes with spectacular Sunset Views. 8 Center Lane, Key Largo Decription: BAYSIDE BEAUTY in desirable Stillwright Point. Immaculate canalfront; remodeled kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, solid maple cabinets, sit-up island & wine captain. 2 bedrooms on main level, bath with frameless shower & Jerusalem soapstone tile. Strand-woven bamboo floors, whitewashed tongue & groove pine ceilings & gas fireplace. Master w/spa tub, dual shower, dual sinks … (3 comments)
key largo: The Conchquistador Deal of the Day 6/16 - 4+ Acre Oceanfront Taste of the Old Keys - Was $2.49M, now Sold at $1.2M
- 06/16/11 07:20 AM
200 Ballast Trail, Key Largo I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE!! A sublime taste of the old Keys...the Keys I grew up with...the Keys from a by-gone era. Hemingway's Keys...Zane Grey's Keys...My Keys. 4 + Acres and almost 200 feet on the water in historic Tavernier. Actually, this home overlooks the pristine Ocean and Tavernier Key. And to top it off a rare Red Cross house. What is a Red Cross House?? After the devastating 1935 Hurricane, the Red Cross built a selection of homes in Key Largo and Islamorada, to assist in housing efforts. These homes are built like fortresses!! Now, they … (0 comments)
key largo: New Available Home in Largo Sound, Key Largo, The Florida Keys, Waterfront on "The Cut" $749,000!
- 06/09/11 07:22 AM
Those of you who follow my blog know that I am a big Fan of the Largo Sound Area, in Key Largo. Largo Sound is a fantastic little area only minutes from Miami, yet a world away. With it's proximity to Adams Cut, the mid Key Largo opening between Florida Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, the Largo Sound Area is ideal for Boaters who want the best of Both Worlds!! With its community park and boat ramp...the water is yours!Exceptional back country fishing in the Bay and world class blue water fishing and diving in the Atlantic is mere minutes away. This home … (0 comments)
My Blogs are geared primarily to the History, Happenings, Lifestyles and Real Estate of the Florida Keys. As a native South Floridian with family ties to the Keys that stretch back to the 50's, I look forward to sharing my unique perspective on the Jewels of Florida, America's Caribbean...the fabulous Florida Keys.
Picture this....you are driving down to your favorite ramp in the Keys with your boat in tow and all of a sudden you hear a horrible screeching sound like nails on a blackboard and your trailer lists to one side and you realize in the pit of your stomach that your trailer bearings have froze and you are stuck!!!Been There...Done that...in 100 degree heat and mosquitoes!!!With over 120 mile of Florida Keys, trailering your boat is quite often a necessity as there are times when the Middle or Lower Keys are calling your name or vice versa and you've got to … (0 comments)
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