A Culinary Adventure around Useppa Island! Once again we set out in search of some good food for lunch. We don’t go north or south this time, but turn east to Bokeelia and Pine Island. Lazy Flamingo is located within the Four Winds Marina complex, at the head of Jug Creek, home port for most Useppans. Leaving our dock we head south then do a hairpin turn around the south end of Useppa and head north into the center of Pine Island Sound. Small fishing boats dot the landscape, casting for sea … [Read more...]
Archives for 2014
Upgrade Your Bathroom for Under $100 – This Weekend
Whether your home is on the market, or you're just ready for a little update, those little improvements that will make you feel better about your home will also appeal to potential buyers. 9 Ways to Upgrade Your Bathroom for Under $100 This Weekend You don’t have to live with tired, old or disorganized bathrooms. And you don't have to overhaul it either. Small changes and small bills can help you love your bathroom again. Here are 9 ways you can upgrade your bathroom for under $100. 1. … [Read more...]
BIG LIGHTS – BRIGHT KITCHENS – DRAMATIC OVERSIZED LIGHTING
BIG LIGHTS - BRIGHT KITCHENS: OVERSIZED LIGHTING CREATES DRAMATIC RESULTS Huge pendants, chandeliers and sconces have been one of the most talked about new trends in kitchen design for 2014. What kitchen couldn't use a little more light? Visually, large lighting fixtures may occupy less space in your kitchen. Plus, bold lighting creates a dynamic focal point and brings a very fresh, modern, and stylish appeal. Supersized Pendants How big is too big? The height of your ceilings and the … [Read more...]
Useppa Island Real Estate Market Report – Fall 2014
Useppa Island Real Estate Market Report - Fall 2014 Useppa Island real estate activity has been marked by unusual late summer closings, and early fall contracts. There was a late August closing of Grand View Cottage in the Village to a family from Iowa, and an October closing of North Point Cottage, to existing Useppa residents, who now have two Useppa homes; one for personal, and one for rental. So far, 2014 has seen four single family closings, three of them to Useppa residents, and one to … [Read more...]
The Perfect Island Lifestyles – Useppa Island Florida
We know waterfront Luxury - Useppa Island Lifestyles!! Five exceptional Useppa Island waterfront homes were recently featured by Michael Saunders & Company in The Wallstreet Journal. The Wallstreet Journal The Wallstreet Journal is the country's largest newspaper, with an average weekday circulation of 2.4 million, including print and digital subscribers. … [Read more...]
Gubernatorial Candidates Split on Approach to Florida Property Insurance
With the upcoming election, candidates split on approach to Florida property insurance. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Oct. 9, 2014 – The cost of property insurance is a major issue to many Florida homeowners and Realtors. A hurricane hasn't hit the state in nearly nine years, but that hasn't dampened property insurance rates. The two candidates for governor facing a November election, Republican Rick Scott and Democrat Charlie Crist, approach the property insurance problem differently. The state has … [Read more...]
U.S. luxury investors to buy big in 2015
With Luxury Home Buyers looking to Purchase in 2015...Useppa Island is the perfect place to escape. Luxury investors to buy big in 2015 : NEW YORK – Oct. 6, 2014 – The market for U.S. luxury homes will maintain its momentum next year, according to a Coldwell Banker poll of individuals with a net worth of $5 million or greater. Nearly half – 48 percent – reported plans to purchase a luxury property within the next 12 months. The bulk of activity is expected from Millennials: About 81 percent … [Read more...]
Croquet on Useppa Island: Play On!
Croquet took root, sprouted, evolved and exploded on Useppa Island over 30 years ago! In 1978, Bob Sumwalt, our “Father of Croquet” dedicated himself to teaching all that would come, to learn, play and love Croquet. And, we did!! Our first Nine-Wicket Tournament was in 1978, followed by the introduction of Six-Wicket in 1984, when we built “the perfect” Six-Wicket court overlooking Pine Island Sound. Women jumped in and competition really ramped up! In 1989, we had our first … [Read more...]
Welcome to the Brand New Useppa Island People Website
Thank you for stopping to read our welcome message. It means a lot to us that you are here and that you are interested in what we are doing. The Useppa Island People Website Focuses On The Island Lifestyle: From Real Estate to Lifestyle we focus on the happenings on Useppa Island. Island Lifestyles – Featured Properties Buyers Sellers Discover Useppa Island Video Island Recreation Island History Transportation Directions If you think that we may helpful to you for … [Read more...]
Will Boat for Food Blog Series: Miller’s Dockside
Miller's Dockside: Part 4 in the Boat for Food Blog Series- A Culinary Adventure around Useppa Island! We must be in a rut. Here we are again, heading north to Boca Grande for lunch. Plenty of fine places to visit south of here, but there is only so much time for boating and eating. We’ll get to the southern eateries soon enough. From Useppa, we go north up the ICW, across Charlotte Harbor. The Tarpon fleet is long gone, the fish scattered up into the harbor and the numerous canals in … [Read more...]