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According to a December 28, 2011

post by Arthur Frommer at From-

mers.com, Sanibel Island “off the west

coast of the Sunshine State, a few

miles from Ft. Myers, is this idyllic ha-

ven of white-sand beaches, condos

whose seafront apartments are availa-

ble for weekly rentals, excellent res-

taurants, good shopping--and most

important, the Ding Darling Nature

Preserve, visited by thousands of birds

of every species, who bask in the sun

after diving for fish, and are one of the

great natural sights of wildlife in

America.”

Vol. 18 No. 1

February 2012

845 East Gulf Drive Sanibel, FL 33957

(239) 472-4119 * (800) 237-5144

www.sanibelmoorings.com

Our Snow Bird Welcoming

Committee at Sanibel Moorings

Visits The Arnould’s Vehicle….

WELCOME

BACK

SNOW BIRDS! Frommer’s 10 Favorite

Travel Destinations:

1) Sanibel Island, Florida

2) The Island of Bali, in Indonesia

3) Paris, France

4) St. John in the U. S. Virgin Islands

5) Cairo, Egypt

6) Bonaire, one of the "ABC" islands of the

southern Caribbean

7) Yachats, the Oregon Coast

8) Chiang Rai, Thailand

9) New York City's Greenwich Village (and

its Off-Broadway theaters)

10) Kenya

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From the President... Let the Association do the work…

From renovations to re-decorating, our staff is ready

and able to complete any project on your behalf.

Here is what you get when you let our staff manage

your project versus contracting your owner vendors :

1) Relationships. We have great relationships with a

multitude of vendors that are ready and willing to

serve Sanibel Moorings. When our staff calls, they

are quick to respond.

2) Bidding and procurement. We contact the ven-

dors and get the best possible pricing on your

behalf.

3) Scheduling. We are able to schedule renovations

to maximize rental revenue in your condo and

minimize impact on other owners and guests.

4) Oversight. Our staff specializes in the oversight of

all projects at Sanibel Moorings and we know

what your guests want to see. We manage the

project from start to finish, including “punch list”

items and final sign-off.

5) Payment. We pay the bill for you and charge it to

your owner’s statement; including any deposits

necessary during the project, saving you hassle

and buying you some time in case it is necessary

to move funds around prior to completion.

6) Follow-up. After the project is complete, we con-

tinue to manage warranty work or items that come

up after the fact.

The 15% charged by the Association to manage your

project is well worth the fee. Staff saves the owner

money and headaches in the long run. Contact Laura

or Kari for more info.

“Growing up on Ft Myers Beach and being

surrounded by the industry, it’s only natural

that I got into the hospitality business. Start-

ing as a PBX hotel operator for Sunstream

Resorts in 1998, I moved up to Front Desk and

worked for the next 5 years at various Sun-

stream properties. Looking to expand my ex-

perience in condo/hotels, I moved to Lovers

Key Resort, where I spent the past 9 ½ years

learning and growing. Now a “month old” at

Sanibel Moorings, I could not be happier to

be a part of the “Moorings Family” and work-

ing at such a beautiful property. Thank you so

much for the warm welcome and I look for-

ward to many years here.”

-Andi Scott, Front Desk Associate

A warm welcome to our

newest associate Andi Scott!

Mrs. Mary Agnus Melton, Sanibel Moorings owner,

died January 13th, 2012 at Health Park Hospital at the

age of 83.

Mrs. Melton served on the Board of Directors here at

Sanibel Moorings and was often known for walking her

little dogs “Holly and Buttons” around the property.

She was also well known in Lexington, Kentucky where

she was a full-time resident for most of her life.

Mrs. Melton was will be missed by many.

Administrative Fees for Transfer

and Refinance Requests:

At the January 27th, 2012 Board of Di-

rectors meeting, the Board approved an

Administrative Fee of $150.00 which

will be paid to the Association for the

Administration of Transfer and Re-

finance requests.

Both fees are the responsibility of the

current owner.

Ooo Ooo Ooo! Look

wha t long - t ime Sanibe l

Moorings Gues ts Curt

and Karen Hughes f rom

Gal loway , Ohio found

on our beach! They

have been she l l ing in San ibe l for over 40

years (over 14 years a t Sanibe l Moorings)

and f ina l ly in 2012 . . . they got the bi g one!

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Unit #142 -$450,000

1 bd Gulf View suite

• Peaceful view

• Nicely decorated

• Shutters in the living room.

• Consistent rental income.

Contact: Marianne Hryndza at (708) 705-7926 or

Larry & Joanne Moleski at (630) 312-8606

Unit #311 - $450,000

2 bd Courtyard suite

• Updated kitchen and both bathrooms.

• Consistent rental income.

Contact: Jaap & Debi Burck 519-432-7251

Unit #921 - $310,000

1 bd Courtyard suite

• Upgraded furnishings and doors.

• Upgraded appliances throughout.

• Consistent rental income.

Contact: Les & Connie Taylor at (239) 472-4869

Unit #1412 - $269,962

1 bd Dockside suite

• Upgraded furnishings and doors.

• Upgraded appliances throughout.

• Consistent rental income.

Contact: Dan Cohn VIP Realty

(239) 472-5187 or (239) 470-1342

Condos For Sale!

Say “I do” in

Paradise!

Units Under Contract:

#321 2/2 Courtyard

Units Previously SOLD:

#1531 3/2 Dockview $625,000 10/14/11

#1622 2/2 Dockside $325,000 11/14/11

#1512 2/2 Dockside $392,500 2/2/12

Junonia Shell

found on our beach!

Wi FiWi FiWi Fi ...has been a four letter word at Sanibel Moorings!

However, Sanibel Moorings is completely transforming

the Wi Fi system throughout the property. Each condo

will have its own “hot spot” very soon. This new system

will be up and running in the next week or so.

Say “I do” in

Paradise!

We are pleased to announce

Sanibel Moorings is now offer-

ing wedding packages for own-

ers and guests. Stay tuned for

more information!

Business

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Our Certified Botanical Garden at Sanibel Moorings

How did we get an official Botanical Garden status? First we have to thank the four gardeners

before me, who contributed their unique garden hand print and hundreds of favorite plants to our

garden. Because of their tender loving care, our gardens have maturity, diversity, identification,

and oodles of unusual plant species. Fortunately, after 30+ years of gardening, those botanical

requirements where already here. In order to obtain the official Botanical Garden certification, it

was necessary to also offer open-to-the-public tours and educational outreach. So, I started the

Wednesday open-to-the-public garden tours and the “any day” self guided tours. Educational out-

reach takes the shape of my weekly Islander and monthly Breeze gardening articles, Gardening in Paradise. Once we got

our flowers in a row, we were rewarded with an official status from the American Public Garden Association. We also be-

came a member of the American Horticultural Society. As a member, our gardens along with hundreds of others, offer a

reciprocating program, which is advertised on web sites and brochures all over the world. Both of these certifications bring

visibility to all the garden lovers, which number in the millions. It is a joy to share our treasure with people who love every-

thing about gardens!

Below is the information on garden tours as it reads in all external publications:

GUIDED GARDEN TOURS Join our Head Gardener, Anita Force Marshall for a guided two hour light walking tour. It’s a must see for plant lovers and Garden Clubs. • Complimentary garden tour for Moorings resort guests every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. Please meet in the Butterfly Garden. • Public garden tour: Every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. check in at the front office. RSVP required $5.00 fee per person. Call for reservations and/or info 239-472-4119 (tour is free to AHS member with card) • Self-guided garden tours are available 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. every day of the week (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas). Check in at the front office. $5.00 fee/ car. Call 239-472-4119 for more info. (parking fee applies to AHS member) • Private garden tours can be arranged for groups (minimum 8 people) you choose the day and time. $5.00 fee per per-son. Contact Anita our gardener at anitabutterfly0@gmail.com or call 239-472-4119 for more information.

From The Gardens... Page 4

By: Anita Force Marshall