Port Antigua on Lower Matecumbe Key is Islamorada's desirable Luxury Community with waterfront homes that offer easy access to both the Atlantic Ocean and Florida Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.  World-class fishing and diving are mere minutes away! Only minutes from Miami, yet a world away.  As a Port Antigua Area Specialist and as the Port Antigua Community Sponsor On ActiveRain.com, I enjoy keeping my clients up to date with the latest available properties and real estate news, as well as recently closed properties. 83 W PLAZA GRANADA, Lower Matecumbe Key, Islamorada  Description: Great three bedroom split floor plan home in a highly desirable deed-restricted community on a residential island. Great kitchen with wood cabinets & counter lighting, new furniture, new carpet, davits for a la... 03/07/2011

As, a Venetian Shores Specialist and as the Venetian Shores Community Sponsor On ActiveRain.com, 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 is really Heating up! 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.  156 Severino Drive,  Plantation Key, Islamorda Description:BEST BIG BOAT DOCKAGE in the KEYS! Desirable VENETIAN SHORES 4/3 home in ISLAMORADA with 125 ft. DEEP WATER DOCK directly on Snake Creek with immediate OCEAN and BAY ACCESS (manned drawbridge oceanside for tall ships). Rare corner point lot has water on two sides. Concrete dock PLUS 127 ft. riprap seawall on Snake Cre... 03/06/2011

Enjoy free admission to an art festival being held this TODAY at the Lorelei Resort, Mile Marker 82 bay side in Islamorada.   Sponsored by the Florida Keys Art Guild, the festival begins at 10:00 and runs to  5:00 PM. Enjoy what local artists have to offer.   Stroll on over to the Lorelei for the finest in food and drink and a great sunset view. 03/06/2011

290 S Coconut Palm Blvd, Plantation Key, Islamorada WOW, Deals, Deals, Deals!!!  There used to be a time, not very long ago, when a waterfront property under $400,000, was a pipe dream.  Now, it is almost commonplace.  And this is in Islamorada!!  I cannot remember such a perfect storm to buy property.  Great Inventory, Low Prices, and Cheap Money!! We occasionally will get a blend of two but rarely those three key ingredients. Description: WATERFRONT & CUSTOM CBS & CONCRETE ROOF & FLOOD ZONE X, including concrete dock and davits. QUICK ACCESS to BAY/OCEAN! Homeowners park w/boat ramp, beach & playground. Short Sale Circumstance 3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms List Price $420,905 / Sold Price: $385,000 Mile Marker 90 Bayside View  Detailed Brochure with Photos View Mapped Location   03/04/2011

Venetian Shores is really Heating up! 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.  As, a Venetian Shores Specialist and as the Venetian Shores Community Sponsor On ActiveRain.com, I enjoy keeping my clients up to date with the latest available properties and real estate news, as well as recently closed properties.  152 Severino Drive,  Plantation Key, Islamorada Description: Come see the spectacular views of Snake Creek! This home truly is an Angler's Paradise. Desirable 100 ft of concrete dockage, 100 amp shore power, 12 inch pilings w/ bumpers, davits, and more. Home completely remodeled in 2008 sparing no detail. 2 bd/ 2 bath main level and 1 bd/ 1 bath guest quarters below. Relax in... 02/28/2011

Plantation Key in the Fabulous Florida Keys is home to Venetian Shores Homes in Islamorada. This is a community of approximately 300 homes and lots with a few commercial establishments and a United States Coast Guard Station. Homes for sale in Venetian Shores are very popular with fisherman and families alike. Venetian Shores is desired by yachtsmen for its oversized lots. Most lots are 100' feet deep. Some are 100' wide and others 70' wide. There are also some odd shaped/sized lots on the creek and bay. Venetian Shores has Snake Creek front, bay front, canal front, and plugged canal front properties. Boaters are attracted to Venetian Shores by the wide, deep canals with immediate access to the Florida Bay and Atlantic Ocean. The draw bridge at Snake Creek allows any size vessel ocean a... 02/20/2011

Make your plans now to attend the Upper Keys Rotary 16th Annual Nautical Flea Market at Founder Park on February 26th and 27th, 2011. Admission is Free.   This is the event that EVERYONE plans on attending. Whether you are looking for nautical items, art work, good food to eat, furniture, jewelry or just about anything else, you can find it at the Nautical Flea Market.   There is parking available at Coral Shores High School and shuttles that drops you at the entrance to Founders Park. The Rotary is also serving breakfast both days. $5.00 buys all you can eat. Proceeds support local youth.   Visit the offical website. 02/19/2011

It's today!  Pops in the Park!  Just one more fun and exciting event to enjoy in The Fabulous Florida Keys. Enjoy delightful music provided by the Keys Community Concert Band at the Band Shell in Founders Park on Plantation Key in Islamorada. From comunity events to world-class fishing , boating , diving , and snorkling,  theres' always something fun to do in the Keys Want to know more fun events , contact me, Mykael Marinelli, The Florida Keys Real Estate Conchquistador at DropAncor@TheRealEStateConch.com or 305.439.7730. 02/19/2011

  When thinking about purchasing property inside the Florida Keys, selecting between numerous island destinations can be quite a challenging job. Each and every isle is stunning and has a great deal to consider, but perhaps probably none far more so than Islamorada. Islamorada is really a community of half a dozen various island destinations, such as Lower and upper Matecumbe Key, Plantation Key and more.   But not only is Islamorada property probably the most magnificent all-around, nevertheless the points of interest with the region can not be overcome. Numerous properties within the Florida Keys are extremely remote, some as much as forty miles from retail and supply shops or amusement alternatives. Islamorada property is much more appealing and well-liked due to the closeness to an ... 02/17/2011

As they say Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and I Love Breakfast!  In the Keys, we are fortunate to have some great places to start your day.  From Funky to Chic, there is someplace comfortable for everyone to "get their grub on". Some of my personal favorites, and I tend to lean more towards a "locals'" place are: The Hiddenout Restaurant ( Formerly The Hide Out) Key Largo Key Largo Conch House, Key Largo Doc's Diner, Key Largo Made 2 Order, Plantation Key, Islamorada and The Hungry Tarpon, Lower Matecumbe Key, Islamorada. Now, let's add a new one into my Favorites List - Morada Bay Cafe in Islamorada! Long a lunch favorite of mine, they are now, due to popular demand, serving Breakfast., and WOW what a view to start your day (recommend the Lobster Benedict, Heaven on ... 02/16/2011

Here are the stats for this past weekend. Listed are Sales, pending and sold sales from April 10 to April 15. This gives you an idea of what going on. Tomorrow I will give you Jan 15 through Feb 15 2011. This is Duck Key, Lower Matecumbe, Upper Matecumbe, Windley Key, Plantation Key and Key Largo. The towns include Key Colony Beach, Duck Key, Islamorada, Tavernier and Key Largo. Contact me with questions or a personalized graph meeting YOUR criteria.   02/15/2011

101 Buena Vista Court, Lower Matecumbe, Islamorada This home had originally been listed at $2,250,000 and has now sold at $850,000.  Are there deals in the Keys???  Oh yes there are!! Port Antigua on Lower Matecumbe Key is Islamorada's desirable Luxury community with waterfront homes that offer easy access to both the Atlantic Ocean and Florida Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.  World-class fishing and diving are mere minutes away! Only minutes from Miami, yet a world away.  As a Port Antigua Area Specialist and as the Port Antigua Community Sponsor On ActiveRain.com, I enjoy keeping my clients up to date with the latest available properties and real estate news, as well as recently closed properties.   Description -A true contemporary beauty! This meticulously maintained CBS home in prestigi... 02/15/2011

A Far Cry String Chamber Orchestra will be performing at Island Community Church on Tuesday February 15 at 8:00 PM, Mile Marker 83.3 bay side.   Hailed as one of Boston 's most promising classical groups, they are making waves in how music is performed and heard. The works will include Frank, Mozart, Dvorak and Tchaikovsky.   Admission is by season ticket or available at the door for $25.00 For more information and other ticket locations call 305-451-0665 or  305-240-0061. 02/12/2011

You have another opportunity to hear Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Jon Landau speak, once again to benefit Habitat for Humanity, this time benefiting The Upper Keys.   The event will be held at the ocean front estate of Mr. Jerry Hirsch 88663 Old Highway in Islamorada on Friday February 25, 2011 from 6:30 to 9:30. There will be a complimentary bar, heavy Hors d'Oeuveres by Bentley's Restaurant and music by Dave Feder. Dress is beach formal. Tickets are $100. per person purchased in advance. For information call 305-453-0050.     02/12/2011

Martini's fine wine and spirits is advertising what is being billed as " Best Locals Discount in Monroe County" by offering a 20% discount to Monroe County residents who purchase a minimum order of $15. on Tuesdays.   They are located at Mile Marker 81.6 Bay side, right near the Library in Islamorada, the Florida Keys. Their phone number is 305-664-4800. Call about this month's specials! 02/12/2011

Venetian Shores is really Heating up! 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.  As, a Venetian Shores Specialist and as the Venetian Shores Community Sponsor On ActiveRain.com, I enjoy keeping my clients up to date with the latest available properties and real estate news, as well as recently closed properties.  106 San Juan Drive, Plantation Key, Islamorada         Description:  Immaculate and attractive waterfront home with boat slip(#48)in Venetian Shores located on plugged canal. Spacious living area with 2bd/2ba, possible 3rd bedroom and legal 1bd/1ba apartment downstairs. Large 2-car garage, backyard deck and open porch to enjoy. Boat slip and marina located steps away where yo... 02/09/2011

Safety Harbor on Lower Matecumbe Key is Islamorada's desirable Luxury community with waterfront homes that offer easy access to both the Atlantic Ocean and Florida Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.  World-class fishing and diving are mere minutes away! Only minutes from Miami, yet a world away.  As a Safety Harbor Specialist and as the Safety Harbor Community Sponsor On ActiveRain.com, I enjoy keeping my clients up to date with the latest available properties and real estate news, as well as recently closed properties.   422 Palm Drive,  Lower Matecumbe, Islamorada Description: Don't Miss A Single Sunset From This 4BD / 4BA Waterfront Home That Includes 100 ft Concrete Dock And A Roof Top Deck With Endless Views. This Home Is Offered Furnished, Has Rental Qualities, And Is A Concrete Bunker. ... 02/05/2011

So welcome to February in The Keys!!! 78 Degrees with an Easterly Caribbean breeze as my Northern friends are shoveling snow.   It's an exciting time to move to the Keys!  With so many festivals, fishing tournaments, and general goings on, you can always find something to do, or do what we do Best....Nothing at all!!!Today's Deal is a Great place to Do Nothing At All, and was something of a steel for the Buyers.Located in Venetian shoes, Islamorada's most in demand luxury waterfront community, this home went under contract in just 45 days.  Venetian Shores is really hot these days and not just the temperatures.  Prices have dropped considerably and currently there are about 40 of the 399 existing homes for sale with an average price of about $1,500,000. 129 Villabella Drive , Islamorad... 02/04/2011

260 S Coconut Palm Blvd, Plantation Key, IslamoradaAnd the Deals just keep on Coming!!! I was asked today, by a colleague of mine from REMAX in New Jersey, who follows my Blog in ActiveRain.com, a 200,000+ member Real Estate Professional Network, of which I am very actively involved, what I thought about the Keys Market in 2011.   As I told her, The Keys are in a great position to Increase the volume of Sales as the worst of the bleeding has been evidenced to be behind us, and sales are defiantly picking up.  Two factors will greatly impact our market, once Buyers see that bottom has been reached, especially on waterfront property, there will be a run to gram 'em before prices escalate and the extraordinarily HARSH Winter that the rest of the Nation has endured, has people saying,"Get M... 01/31/2011

As one of Islamorada's most in demand communities, Venetian Shores is always tops on everyone's list, and activity in Venetian Shores is really Heating up! Venetian Shores in Islamorada is only minutes from Miami, yet a world away. As, a Venetian Shores Specialist and as the Venetian Shores Community Sponsor On ActiveRain.com, I enjoy keeping my clients up to date with the latest available properties and real estate news, as well as recently closed properties.  101 San Remo Drive,  Plantation Key, Islamorada Description: Magnificent custom built home in Venetian Shores! Offering 3BR, 3BA, Brazilian Cherry wood floors, fireplace, great room, formal dining room, living room, fabulous kitchen with granite counters, custom moldings and doors, foyer, garage, and downstairs bonus room. Plenty... 01/31/2011