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...]
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...]
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...]
Will Boat for Food Blog Series: The Fishery Restaurant
The Fishery: Part 3 in the Boat for Food Blog Series- A Culinary Adventure around Useppa Island! We are motoring north again, in search of fresh fish for our get-away lunch. We cross Boca Grande pass and the fleet of boats working the fish inside of the pass. When you think of eating fish, however, it’s not tarpon but The Fishery Restaurant that comes to mind. Located immediately south of the old Boca Grande railroad bridge, this casual family restaurant is located adjacent to a real … [Read more...]
Will Boat for Food Blog Series: The Pink Elephant
Will Boat for Food Blog Series: A Culinary Adventure around Useppa Island PART 1: The PINK ELEPHANT Because Useppa Island is a bridge-less island anchored by the Useppa Island Club, we frequently are asked if there is anywhere to dine besides the (wonderful) Collier Inn, the center of socializing and dining within the Club. After all, variety is important to all the senses. Since the island is home to boaters, naturally, we decided to discover just how many restaurants are accessible … [Read more...]
Useppa Island Celebrates The Beginning of Summer with a Solstice Party!
Useppa Celebrates Longest Day of the Year with a Summer Solstice Party On Saturday June 21, Useppa Island celebrated, the Summer Solstice, or longest day of the year and the first day of summer, with a cookout and party at the pool. The day featured live music from the jamming band, Stolen Fruit Duo. They rocked out and really jazzed up the day with a great set of 80's and 90's hits. The food was delicious as always and featured a menu of BBQ Ribs and Chicken with all plenty … [Read more...]
The Useppa People: Giving Back to the Community
Giving Back to the Island Community In keeping with the commitment made when we became Realtors, selling and helping to buy Useppa real estate, the time has come to live up to that commitment: to donate 5% of our gross commissions to Useppa Island charities, 501c3's, of which there are two…the Useppa Volunteer Fire Company and the Useppa Island Historical Society. Though we haven’t gotten a real check yet, we have closed two deals in a little more than two weeks and are excited to live up to … [Read more...]
Hurricane Season: Now in the Time to Prepare
Now is the Time to Prepare for Hurricane Season The official Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1 and ends November 30, and while many experts predict the 2014 season to be a tad quieter than normal, it’s always best to be prepared. Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over the water and move toward land. Threats from hurricanes include high winds, heavy rainfall, storm surge, coastal and inland flooding, rip currents, and tornadoes. With wind speeds of 111 miles per hour or more, … [Read more...]
304 Useppa Island – The Price of Paradise Just Got Better
The Price of Paradise Just Got Better at 304 Useppa Island One of only 110 homes on Useppa Island, it could be called one of the most romantic location on Florida's Gulf coast. The grand double-door entry is a prelude to the three story “Old FLORIDA” coastal vernacular of nearly 3,300 sq. ft. Dramatic living spaces include lofty ceilings, center island granite kitchen opening to a generous dining room and living room with fireplace. An expansive screened porch features a breathtaking panorama … [Read more...]
CATBOAT RENDEZVOUS ON USEPPA ISLAND
SAILING...SAILING...on Useppa Island Yes. Today was the first day of the bi-annual Catboat Regatta on Useppa Island, hosted by the Useppa Island Yacht Club....where there are no dues...no rules. You just have fun! And, if you have an idea or suggestion, you get to do it!! Four races today, with 28 boats participating from as far away as New Jersey. Only a couple of boats caught too much wind and went topsy-turvy! Captured beautifully by Useppa Island artist Captain Charlie Chapin Tomorrow, … [Read more...]