Walking in Paradise....Join Me sometime!!!

The Old Papa Joe's Site

I love to walk.  Be it the when I lived in Paris and San Francisco, walking the urban centers and vibing on the electricity of life, or strolling the pastoral countryside of the South of France or the remote stretches of Tennessee, there is nothing like a nice long walk to liven and reinvigorate the senses.

And NOWHERE is that more true that in my favorite place to walk...The idyllic Florida Keys!
In an effort to keep in fighting shape as Your Conchquistrador, I have gone back to enjoying my long walks.  And with the advent of today's technology, I am able to be tied in and assist my clients while soaking in all of the Keys' majesty.

Pelicans across From Bud n Mary's Marina

I have assembled about 1/2 dozen routes in Key Largo and Islamorada, ranging from 3/4 of a mile to 4 miles, including a great route in Venetian Shores.
The maps below show my routes in the Bay Harbor neighborhood and my favorite, my walk in Islamorada, from Bud n Mary's Marina to Robbie's Marina and back.  Gorgeous!!

 The best thing about these strolls are the people that I get to meet.  The Homeowners that I talk real estate with, and tourists I come across.  The other day, as I returned to Bud n Mary's there were a gaggle of Pelicans perched in the mangroves across from where the old Papa Joe's restaurant (how many of you old timers like me remember THAT place??) was and  3 car loads of tourists were taking pictures and loving the view, as was I.  That same morning some folks from Virginia pulled over on the side of the road and were enjoying their Egg Mcmuffins over looking Indian Key. I told them that they were in the Best Breakfast spot in the Keys.

The Fresh Salt air, multi-hued waters, a canvas touched by God.....could exercise get any better????

Join me sometime... I'd love to have the company...and I might even let you in on some Keys secrets that few people, other than the Conchquistador, even know!!



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Bay Harbor neighborhood walk, just under a mile.  I am always meeting homeowners here,


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Part of my Favorite Walk from Bud and Mary's to Robbie's, AWESOME water views in a great cradle of History.

Work with an Agent who talks the talk and WALKS the Walk!  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.

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Just Sold in Venetian Shores, $575,0000!!! The Conchquistador Deal of the Day 12/17.2011

106 San Juan Drive, Plantation Key, Islamorada

Venetian Shores, on the Southern tip of Plantation Key, in Islamorada, is one of  my favorite communities in The Keys! 

Rich in History and THE spot for serious fishermen, with its deep water protected dockage and ideal access to open water via Snake Creek, Venetian Shores is the go-to community when looking for luxury, location, and the essence of Keys living.  World Class Fishing and Diving to the Left, Championship Bonefishing and Flats fishing to the right.  Wow when you get to Snake Creek...what a great choice!!!

Now, when people think of Venetian Shores they think of pricey, million dollar plus, waterfront homes on canals that lead to open water.  What few people know, is that there is a section of Venetian Shores, not so pricey, that is on non navigable water, BUT does have an adjoining marina for your Boat!

My associate, Joel Young, who by the way was just recipient of The Florida Keys Board of Realtors, "Rookie of the Year" Award, just worked with of the buyer of this Fantastic home, that is today's Deal!  I am certain that the Buyer will be Happy indeed!

 

106 San Juan Drive, Plantation Key, Islamorada
List Price: $650,000 / Sold Price $575,000 
3 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms
Mile Marker 86 Bayside
Description: Immaculate and attractive waterfront home with boat slip(#48)in Venetian Shores. Spacious living area with 2bd/2ba, possible 3rd bedroom and legal 1bd/1ba guest quarters down. Large 2-car garage, backyard deck and open porch to enjoy. Boat slip and marina located steps away where you have immediate ocean/bay access.

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Work with a Venetian Shores specialist!  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.

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Shula Burger - The Perfect Burger??? Don Shula Opens New Burger Chain, With First Store In Islamorada, at Holiday Isle!!

OK, so Yes He IS a Living Legend.  Hell, he even has a Freeway Named After Him!!!
He's Had the only Perfect Season in Football.
His Steakhouses make the Perfect Steak (mmmmm the Porterhouse, said ala Homer Simpson)
Now, Don Shula is trying his hand at The Perfect Burger...The Shula Burger!
Set to debut right here at his new flagship Shula Burger restaurant at Postcard Inn and Marina at Holiday Isle!
So VERY Happy to see Holiday Isle coming back with a vengeance!!! A Major part of my, and many of our lives down here.

Check out this article in Forbes.com

Larry Olmsted, Contributor

"NFL Legend Don Shula Tackles Burgers And Fries

Miami Dolphins Coach Don Shula celebrating his record 325th win. 

The winningest coach in NFL history, Don Shula is also the only one with a perfect season on his resume. Shula’s Miami Dolphins won Superbowl VII in 1972 and went 17-0 on the year. This was the highlight of perhaps the greatest coaching career ever, one that began after a lengthy stint as an NFL player for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Colts, and Washington Redskins before switching to management and winning two Superbowls with the Dolphins en route to 347 career wins, a record that still stands today. Shula retired from the Dolphins in 1995 but hardly retired, trading the pigskin for cowhide and opening the successful Shula’s Steakhouse chain, a carnivore’s paradise that competes directly with the likes of the Palm, Ruth’s Chris, and Morton’s in the high-end red meat national arena.
The coach has enjoyed the same kind of success in the restaurant business that he did in the NFL. There are now 16 Shula’s Steakhouses nationwide, plus another 16 under the Shula’s 2 Steak & Sports, Shula’s On the Beach, Shula’s Bar & Grill, and Shula’s Grill 347 (get it?) labels.
Despite all the teams he played for, and all the teams he coached with, Shula is inseparable from Florida, where he is and will always be football royalty, so it is only fitting that his newest concept is debuting in the Sunshine State. Next week (December 12) will see the opening of the first Shula Burger on Islamorada in the Florida Keys. As Shula notes, “South Florida has been the backdrop for much of my career on and off the football field, and this location captures why so many of us call it home.”
The new restaurant is part of the new Postcard Inn Beach Resort & Marina at Holiday Isle. This hotel is a sister spinoff to the historic Postcard Inn at St. Pete Beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast, a historic icon more than half a century old, and was created by an $11 million facelift of an existing hotel. Islamorada is a world-renowned sportfishing destination, and one of the things that makes the marina here appealing. The hotel is trying to maintain a low key and laid back Florida Keys feel while offering modern technology, amenities and luxury rooms – in other words, your iPad will get WiFi but you can go to Shula’s Burger in flipflops.
The burgers will be made from a proprietary beef blend including ground short ribs and brisket, and clearly a fan of the pun, one of Shula’s signature ingredients is “perfect seasoning.” The menu’s highlight reel includes The Don, combining two American classics, a burger and a hot dog, on one bun with pickles, onion sauce, American cheese, ketchup and yellow mustard. More stylish and esoteric is the Wine Country, topped with roasted peppers and tomatoes, fresh goat cheese and balsamic greens. The burger offerings range from standard to surprisingly inventive, the appetizers reflect the flavors of the tropics and Caribbean basin, and it’s cheap, with burgers from just $6.99.
For now the only place to try the burgers is at the Postcard Inn, and for his legions of Miami area fans, that is not a tough road trip. If successful – and who would bet against the combination of a famous and beloved sports figure with a proven track record in beef-centric dining teaming up with America’s favorite food? – Shula’s Burger will be franchised and rolled out across the country. So if you can’t get to Islamorada anytime soon don’t fret – I have a feeling Coach Shula plans to bring his burgers to you."

Work with an Agent with a Taste for Great Deals! 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.

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