Just Closed in Venetian Shores...Premium. Originally $2.5M now Closed at $1.7M! The Conchquistador Deal of The Day 4/21.

138 Valencia Dr Plantation Key 

I was recently discussing premium neighborhoods with a Buyer yesterday and educated her that there are really 6 premium neighborhoods in the Upper Keys.  Stillwright Point, Bayside in Key Largo at Mile Marker 106, Port Largo, Oceanside at Mile Marker 99, Buccaneer Point, Bayside at Mile Marker 98, The Port Antigua/Safety Harbor area, Bayside at Mile Marker 74, Millionaire's Row. Oceanside, at Mile Marker 89, and my Favorite, Venetian Shores, Bayside at Mile Marker 86.

Each has it's own distinct character and I sure that there are areas that I omitted that some would believe should be there and some that shouldn't, but over time, these are the areas that have gravitated to the consistent higher prices, larger homes and offer features that affluent buyers are seeking here in the Keys.  Deep water dockage, wider canals, larger homes, larger lots, consistency of the neighborhood, finishes, and open water views, are just some of the variables that most of these neighborhoods posses.

Today's deal is one of those very special homes in Venetian Shores such a coveted community.  Superbly finished with abundant charm and super location.  World Class fishing and diving are mere minutes away!!

Like most things though Price is Key.  Originally listed at $2,500,000 it took almost 2 years to sell until it was priced more aggressively at $1,895,000 to sell at $1,700,000

138 Valencia Dr Plantation Key
 
List Price;$1,895,000 / Sold Price: $1,700,000
Original List Price $2,500,000

4 Bedrooms / 5 Bathrooms

Mile Marker 86

Description: Prestigious custom pool home in Venetian Shores, offering 4 bedrooms, 5 full baths. Private master suites and 1 guest suite upstairs and 2 guest suites downstairs, interior staircase with elevator, gourmet kitchen, laundry room, garage, 100’ concrete dock, boat davits and beautiful professional landscaping. Easy access to Bay and Ocean.

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Work with an agent who specializes in Venetian Shores.  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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The Conch Republic : 30 Years Strong!!! We Seceded Where Others Failed! An Insider's Perspective.

 The Keys declared their independence from the U.S. calling themselves the 'Conch Republic' in: 

           1982                              

What prompted the Keys secession from the U.S.?

           Border Patrol roadblocks and inspection points

After secession from the U.S., the president of the Conch Republic requested: 
           One billion dollars in foreign aid from the US

I remember it like it was yesterday, 1982, the Mariel boatlift had just recently transported almost 100,000 Cuban dissidents and prisoners onto our shores, and square grouper was pouring in just as fast. 

Money and Blood flowed as freely as the new Rum Runners at Holiday Isle. A new type of buccaneer had emerged hauling Mary Jane and Cocaine from Cuba to Key West, and not to mention people.

It was painfully obvious what was going on. Hell, they would flaunt it at places like the Tiki Bar where they would drive up in their Maserati's to the Holiday Isle, climb into their forty footer, Cigarettes, start the roaring engines and smile like peacocks, as the gentry would wonder.."How many bales would fit in there???.

Still from the new documentary Square Grouper. 

It was seductive to watch these new Buccaneers, getting rich quick.  The first song I ever wrote was at 15 called "Modern Day Pirate" and some of the very lyrics are contained in the 3 preceding paragraphs. (Ah  Didn't know the Conchquistador was a songwriter??

But we the people were not the ONLY ones watching.. So was THE MAN!!
And in 1982, The Man decided to throw up road blocks in Florida City at the entry to the Keys...really pissing off our individualistic Conchs!!!

Search and seizure was the name of the game, and like the piratey rebels that we are ...protest soon followed...in the form of secession from the United State of America!!! Yes we became a sovereign nation...The Conch Republic!  Somewhat in jest, and tongue in cheek, yet still with some bite.  They were squeezing the gentry in order to flush out the bad guys.

Backups that lasted hours soon ensued, and the MAN did not think our ploy was funny ...AT All.

So now, here we are 30 years later and the Conch Republic is now just a state of mind and a flag and trinkets sell to tourists to take home to Kansas.

But 30 years ago it was a big FU and proudly hoisted Middle Finger to the Federal Government, that epitomized the soul and character of this 130 mile island chain.

Yes....I remember it well....

Work with an agent who was part of the Original Conch Republic.  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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Another Newly Listed Waterfront Property In Prestigious Venetian Shores - $1,377,000

As, a Venetian Shores Specialist, I enjoy keeping my clients up to date with the latest available properties and real estate news, as well as recently closed properties.

Venetian Shores from Florida Bay

I Love Venetian Shores. It's one of my favorite Keys Communities. With its 11 peninsulas reaching out into Snake Creek like fingers thirsty to drink in the sea, it offers hardcore boaters deep water dockage and quick access to Islamorada's famed fishing grounds through the Keys' last Draw Bridge.  If you have a Hatteras or other large boat this is the community for you!

As one of Islamorada's most in demand communities, Venetian Shores is always tops on everyone's list. Only minutes from Miami, yet a world away.

101 San Remo Drive, Islamorada

List Price: $1,377,000

4 Bedroom / 4 Bathrooms

Mile Marker 86

Description: VENETIAN SHORES WATERFRONT 4/4 custom home with DOCK & DAVITS offering near instant boating access to BOTH the OCEAN and BAY. Spacious and elegant Islamorada home with gleaming wood floors, breezy porches, custom eat-in kitchen with granite counters and central cooking island, family room, dining room, and a great room with fireplace and soaring ceilings. Garage & downstairs guest quarters.  Offered by Coldwell Banker.


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Your Conchquistador is Now a Rotarian!! A Proud Member of The Upper Keys Rotary Club.

Today, your Conchquistador had the distinct Honor to have been inducted into the Upper Keys Rotary Club.

A unique honor for sure, having been invited, sponsored and finally brought into the fold.  It gives me great pride to be associated with some of the most distinguished professionals and community leaders in all of the Florida Keys.

Now, Groucho Marx once said, "I wouldn't   part of any club that would have me as a member", but here I must disagree.  Rotary is an International Club of individuals who to seek to give back to their communities.  In our Club's case, we put a very high emphasis and  focus on Education, helping those, both young and old, to better themselves by enriching their minds and spirits so that they too may one day give back to their community, and around and around it goes.  Our club is known for its generous scholarship giving.

The other thing our club is well known for is the Gigantic Nautical Flea Market!!! That buzzing Bazaar of Maritime trinkets, vessel goods, and fishing ammo sure to help you land the big ones,  held in Islamorada every year right after the Miami Boat Show.  This mammoth production is the feather in our club's cap, providing a fantastic treasure trove of funds to share with our community. All organized and produced by our Club's volunteers.

So, I look forward to jumping in, as the delicate bull in the china factory that your's truly is, and offering my insights, opinions, and efforts and service to continue to make this outstanding group the best that it can be.  The Club meets every Tuesday for Lunch at Craig's Restaurant in Islamorada

I must as well give a special Thank You to Bette Brown of First State Bank for being my Sponsor.

Now, if I can only someone will teach me the secret handshake.
What??? There's no secret handshake???
Groucho!!!!!!

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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For Our Clients We Are Holding Our First , Reel Appreciation Invitational - Family Fun Fishing Tournament In The Florida Keys! A Tournament, a Party and Most Importantly A Thank You!

A Tournament, a Party and Most Importantly A Thank You

The Reel Appreciation Tournament is an exclusive invitation-only event open to  American Caribbean and Marr Property Buyers and Sellers and their family. 

This is an Upper Keys Event.

Our goal is to extend our appreciation to all of our clients. Our business success depends on you. The Florida Keys is a special place filled with special people. We aim to have fun while enjoying the waters of the fabulous Florida Keys

Let's get fishing!

Two event filled days starting with Friday night's Captain's Meeting and Cocktail Party complete with a cooking demonstration by Chef Ben of the the famous Ziggie & Mad Dog's restaurant featuring delicious and easy preparation of local fishes of the Florida Keys.

A fun filled day of fishing for everyone in the family. Head out for the day into the Florida Keys Bay Backcountry or the Atlantic's Offshore, fishing for your favorite species. Earn tournament points with the fish that you catch for the day.

Saturday night's Award Dinner will give you the chance to socialize and relax with the choice of cooking your own catch or enjoying a delicious paella dinner. Either way, enjoy the day and the fabulous Florida Keys.

Meet our family of agents at American Caribbean and Marr Properties and allow us to show our thanks to you, our clients.

This is gonna be a blast!!!

Work with an agent who appreciates his clients!! 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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