HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS?

Let AMERICAN CARIBBEAN REAL ESTATE help you find your piece of paradise in the Florida Keys! Stop by the AMERICAN CARIBBEAN office at mile marker 82, bayside or call an agent at 305-664-4966.

DISCOVER MARIPOSA, FLORIDA KEYS

This magnificent oceanfront estate spans 120 ft. along the beach on Grassy Key. Secluded behind a privacy gate, this Bali-influenced contemporary home was built and designed by the owner to standards in which only the absolute best of everything would do. Green built and ADA-enabled. Floor to ceiling impact windows and doors. Covered pool side terrace. Fully equipped summer kitchen and heated pool/spa are ideal for year 'round fun and entertaining. 6,450 SF, 5/6.5 contemporary home.

Offered at $3,499,000

American Caribbean, Christie's International Real Estate

81800 Overseas Highway

Islamorada, FL 33036

305.664.4966

DECEMBER KEYS REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE

Take a look at our Monthly Real Estate Market Update. If you have any questions or would like to receive one via email OR if you would like to inquire about buying or selling a home in the upper Florida Keys contact an AMERICAN CARIBBEAN REAL ESTATE agent at 305-664-4966.

WHAT TO BUY IN DECEMBER

December sales are a mixed bag for shoppers. You're liable to find a sackful of gifts, a few necessities and some leftovers sporting attractive new price tags.

Some December shopping tips from the folks at Bankrate.com:

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/frugal/on-sale-december-1.aspx?ic_id=nwsltr_holiday_20141128&m=d84544e269ec588875586ddc996f236f&p=304330&ed_rid=CW3USMM-O37YJ-DM546-4ZUV5-OPCK9-v1&ed_mid=304330

CARAVAN OF NEW UPPER KEYS REAL ESTATE LISTINGS!

ANOTHER GREAT REAL ESTATE CARAVAN THIS WEEK!  We previewed several non-waterfront homes, 2 canalfront homes and a stunning beachfront home! Give an AMERICAN CARIBBEAN REAL ESTATE agent a call to find out more about these or any other properties for sale in the Upper Florida Keys at: 305-664-4966.

FLORIDA KEYS RAILS AND ROAD

THE RAILS AND THE ROAD...Be sure to check out the newest display at the FLORIDA KEYS HISTORY AND DISCOVERY CENTER featuring the extension of the OVERSEAS HIGHWAY and HENRY FLAGLER'S EAST COAST RAILWAY to KEY WEST.

AMERICAN CARIBBEAN REAL ESTATE is proud to be one of the sponsors of this outstanding exhibit at the Discovery Center, located at mile marker 82, oceanside, Islamorada, on the grounds of the Guy Harvey Outpost at the Islander Resort. The exhibit is open Thursdays thru Sundays, 10-5. For more information on the exhibit, call: 305-922-2237.
For more information on buying or selling properties in the FLORIDA KEYS, contact an AMERICAN CARIBBEAN REAL ESTATE agent at: 305-664-4966.

UPPER KEYS REAL ESTATE RESOURCE

Take a look at our monthly Real Estate Market Update. If you are interested in buying or selling a home in the fabulous Florida Keys, contact us at 305-664-4966. Let one of our AMERICAN CARIBBEAN REAL ESTATE agents assist you!

SELLING THE FLORIDA KEYS!

Who is selling in the Florida Keys? We are! Check out these 3 recently sold waterfront properties as well as our newest offering, a JUST LISTED oceanfront property in the gated enclave of Ocean Cay! For more information on buying or selling YOUR HOME IN PARADISE, contact an AMERICAN CARIBBEAN REAL ESTATE agent at: 305-664-4966.

FORECLOSED HOME SALES FALL

NUMBER OF FORECLOSED HOMES RAPIDLY FALLING

COULD ESSENTIALLY VANISH BY NEXT YEAR

FOR FULL DETAILS, READ THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS' BULLETIN:

http://bit.ly/1sQeu4Y

NEW HOME LISTINGS IN THE FLORIDA KEYS

AMERICAN CARIBBEAN REAL ESTATE has just listed some exciting homes for sale in the Upper Florida Keys. For information on these or any other properties or to list your home for sale, contact an AMERICAN CARIBBEAN REAL ESTATE Agent at: 305-664-4966.

OCEANFRONT ESTATE

Tranquil, nearly 2-acre estate featuring 2 homes. Main is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath with attached garage and carport. Second home is a large 2 bedroom, 1 bath located above a huge 4-car garage. Both homes are all-concrete construction including roofs. Beautiful ocean views from each house and rooftop decks offer even more spectacular vistas. 150' feet of sandy beach, fruit trees and lush native landscaping. Offered at $2 million.

For information on this or other properties in the Upper Keys, contact an AMERICAN CARIBBEAN REAL ESTATE agent at:

http://americancaribbean.com/

FLORIDA KEYS REAL ESTATE RESOURCE

For information on upper Florida Keys real estate contact an AMERICAN CARIBBEAN REAL ESTATE agent at 305-664-4966.

ISLAMORADA WATERFRONT HOME!

BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT POOL HOME in one of Islamorada's most desirable neighborhoods, Venetian Shores. 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths with gourmet kitchen featuring granite countertops. Soaring ceilings, spacious Great Room, private master suite, separate guest quarters. 100 ft. dock, davits and an impressive outdoor entertaining area, grill & tiki hut. Pavers and custom-built pool and hot tub. Offered at $1,800,000.
For more information, contact an AMERICAN CARIBBEAN REAL ESTATE agent at: 305-664-4966.

CARAVAN OF NEW LISTINGS IN THE FLORIDA KEYS

We had some fantastic properties on this month's real estate caravan! We previewed a beautiful beachfront property, an oceanfront estate, a charming canalfront home and a dry lot home, then finished up our tour with a gorgeous bayfront estate in Key Largo. Call an AMERICAN CARIBBEAN agent to find out more details about one of these homes or to find out how your home can be on our next caravan, 305-664-4966.

FLORIDA KEYS HOME SALES PRICES UP!

Check out our latest real estate market statistics...Let an American Caribbean Real Estate agent help you find your piece of paradise in the upper Florida Keys at:

http://americancaribbean.com/

PARADISE FOR SALE IN THE FLORIDA KEYS

Open ocean views, boat basin, tiki hut and four homes on 2.86 +/- acre estate in Islamorada, FL. Waterfront 2 bedroom, 3 bath home with two-car garage and spectacular Atlantic Ocean views, plus three cottages. One side of property is almost an acre of land providing privacy for the homes. Also included is 0.25+/- acre lot with water service – ideal for parking or boat storage. Nearby shopping, restaurants, world-class sport fishing, spearfishing, diving, snorkeling, paddle board and tropical living.

This environmentally friendly property has a water desalination plant capable of producing 8000 gallons of water a day. Also are underground utilities, propane to each home and fuel for both generators. Two cottages are 2 bed/1 bath and the third cottage is a 1 bed/1 bath with attached two-story storage/workshop building. Well suited as family compound or corporate retreat. Ideal waterfront location in the upper Florida Keys!

For information on this and other spectacular Florida Keys properties contact an American Caribbean Real Estate agent at:

http://americancaribbean.com/

YOUR FLORIDA KEYS REAL ESTATE RESOURCE

For information on real estate for sale and the real estate market in the Upper Keys, contact an American Caribbean Real Estate agent at:

http://americancaribbean.com/

LEGENDS OF THE (FISHING) LINE

Hurry in to see the exhibit of "Legends of the Line" at the Florida Keys History & Discovery Center, located on the grounds of the Islander Resort, mile marker 82 in Islamorada. The exhibit tells the story of the establishment of Islamorada as the "Sportfishing Capital of the World" and is accompanied by the paintings of renowned Florida Keys watercolorist Millard Wells. Open 10 am to 5 pm, Thursday, August 7th thru Sunday, August 10th.
For more information, call 305-922-2237.

FLORIDA KEYS LIVING MAGAZINE

Looking for your home in Paradise? For the full interactive version of our latest real estate magazine, visit:

http://issuu.com/floridakeysproperties/docs/magazine01

FIND YOUR HOME IN PARADISE!

Splash into Summer! This waterside pool is chilled for the summer & heated for the winter, inviting year round. Property has 161 ft. of concrete dockage with a 15,000 lb. boatlift & 5,500 lb. davits plus an oversize screened patio with wet-bar.

For information on finding your piece of Paradise, contact an AMERICAN CARIBBEAN REAL ESTATE agent at 305-664-4966 or visit:


http://americancaribbean.com/

YOUR UPPER KEYS REAL ESTATE RESOURCE!

To speak with an AMERICAN CARIBBEAN REAL ESTATE agent about buying or selling property in the Upper Keys, call 305-664-4966, or visit:

http://americancaribbean.com/

COUSTEAU TO BREAK COUSTEAU UNDERWATER RECORD!

Tomorrow, July 1, 2014, FABIEN COUSTEAU, ocean researcher and filmmaker, will break his grandfather's, JACQUES COUSTEAU, record for living underwater. Fabien is leading a team of scientists, educators and filmmakers on the longest-ever stationary habitat beneath the sea.

The habitat, called AQUARIUS REEF BASE, lies 63 feet below the surface in the FLORIDA KEYS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY off Key Largo.

The project, called Mission 31, aims to build awareness about the need to protect the ocean and honors a historic expedition 50 years ago by Cousteau's famous grandfather, explorer, Jacques Cousteau. Read the full story from NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC at:

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/06/140624-fabien-cousteau-aquanauts-aquarius-mission-31-ocean/?utm_source=NatGeocom&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=pom_20140629&utm_campaign=Content

HOLLYWOOD UNDER THE SEA IN THE FLORIDA KEYS

Actor ADRIAN GRENIER - think “The Devil Wears Prada” and HBO’s “Entourage” – joined oceanographer/filmmaker FABIEN COUSTEAU  under water today in the AQUARIUS REEF BASE on Conch Reef, 5 miles offshore of Key Largo in the Florida Keys. Cousteau, grandson of the legendary Jacques Cousteau, is halfway through his 31-day mission at the undersea lab with researchers/aquanauts from Florida International University and Northeastern University. NASA  has announced missions to take place to Aquarius in July and September. Anyone interested in viewing the Aquarius video feed cam can visit:

http://mission-31.com/

WE HAVE PORT ANTIGUA COVERED!

American Caribbean Real Estate knows the Keys and has Port Antigua covered! This bayfront neighborhood in Islamorada features deep-water dockage and a beautiful homeowners' park with expansive sandy beach. Call an American Caribbean agent today to find out more about these stunning homes and others in the area, 305-664-4966, or visit:

http://americancaribbean.com/

FLORIDA KEYS ARTIST MILLARD WELLS

The KEYS HISTORY & DISCOVERY FOUNDATION presents THE ART OF MILLARD WELLS, June 19^th thru August 10^th at the KEYS HISTORY & DISCOVERY CENTER, located on the grounds of GUY HARVEY’S ISLANDER RESORT, mile marker 82, Oceanside in Islamorada.

MILLARD WELLS (1921-2012) was a member of the prestigious AMERICAN WATERCOLOR SOCIETY and, from his home and studio in the Upper FLORIDA KEYS, produced a lifetime of impressions of the spectacular surroundings – becoming one the most esteemed and prolific watercolor specialists in Florida.

Also on display will be LEGENDS OF THE LINE, a historical perspective of the development of SPORTFISHING in the Upper Keys including high-profile legends such as ZANE GREY and baseball icon TED WILLIAMS.

The exhibits are open Thursdays thru Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm. Cost is $12 adults, $10 seniors, children 13 & under FREE. For more information, call 305-922-2237.

FLORIDA KEYS BOTANICAL STATE PARK

DAGNY JOHNSON KEY LARGO HAMMOCK BOTANICAL STATE PARK was established in 1982 and was named for a local environmental activist. The park includes @ 2,400 acres on the northern third of the island of Key Largo. It has been set aside to preserve its unique ecosystems as well as the adjacent John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge. It is perfect for hiking, biking and observing wildlife. The main entrance is located on Monroe County Road 905 @ one-half mile north of the intersection with US Highway 1 at mile marker 106.
For more information, visit:

http://floridastateparks.org/keylargohammock/

KEYS REAL ESTATE RESOURCE

For information on buying or selling property in the upper Florida Keys, contact an American Caribbean Real Estate agent at:

http://americancaribbean.com/

COUSTEAU SPLASHES DOWN IN THE FLORIDA KEYS!

FABIEN COUSTEAU, the filmmaker grandson of legendary oceanographer JACQUES COUSTEAU, embarks June 1st on a 31-day mission in the underwater research lab, AQUARIUS REEF BASE. Aquarius is an underwater research lab operated by FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FIU) located in 66 feet of water on Conch Reef in the ocean off Key Largo in the Florida Keys. Cousteau's more than 4 weeks of filmmaking and research is the longest on Aquarius to date and seeks to break his grandfather's 30-day 1963 underwater mission on the Conshelf (Continental Shelf Station). Cousteau and his team will conduct daily Skype video calls with classrooms from around the world and The Weather Channel and Cousteau's website, mission-31.com, will be providing live reports throughout the mission.
For more information on Fabien Cousteau's mission, visit:

http://mission-31.com/

CHECK US OUT IN HOMES & LAND MAGAZINE

AMERICAN CARIBBEAN REAL ESTATE in Islamorada, Florida Keys, is proud to grace the cover of the premier real estate magazine, Homes & Land, with one of our outstanding properties for sale. For information on this or other stellar properties, or to sell your property in the Florida Keys, please contact an American Caribbean real estate agent at:
http://americancaribbean.com/

ART OF FLORIDA AND THE FLORIDA KEYS

Two Original Collections - One Unique Exhibit at the Keys History & Discovery Center, located inside the Islander Resort, mile marker 82, Islamorada. See almost-lost paintings by Harry Sonntag, Key Largo's Hermit Artist of the 1950s and the Art of the Florida Highwaymen, Florida's African-American Landscape Painters. Running now thru June 1st, Thursdays thru Sundays, 10 am to 5 pm. General admission $12, seniors $10, children 13 and under free. For more details, call 305- 922-2237.

JAMMIN' ON THE BAY!

Join us for a day of music, fun, food, refreshments, vendors and more! For more information, visit:
http://keysice.com/

KEYS REAL ESTATE RESOURCE

For info on buying or selling a property in the Upper Florida Keys, contact an American Caribbean Real Estate agent at:
http://americancaribbean.com/

BOGART IS BACK!

You CAN have it all - "like Bogie and Bacall" - join us for the second annual Humphrey Bogart Film Festival in Key Largo. For more info and tickets, visit:

http://bogartfilmfestival.com/

EARTH DAY IN THE FLORIDA KEYS!

Photo courtesy Loud family

Earth Day celebrated April 22nd at Cheeca Lodge in Islamorada. How did you celebrate?

GOOD NIGHT, ISLAMORADA!

THE VIETNAM TRAVELING WALL IS HERE!

Dignitaries at Opening Ceremonies April 11th

The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall visits Key Largo. The Wall will be at Key Largo Community Park through Monday, April 14th. Along with The Wall exhibit are the traveling "Through the Eyes" museum of military photographs and memorabilia and the Military Order of the Purple Heart is displaying the names and photographs of every Floridian killed in the Irag and Afghanistan wars. THE EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Hours are Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 9 am to 9 pm and Monday, 9 to 6 pm with closing ceremonies. Key Largo Park is located at 500 St Croix Place, approx. mile marker 99.8 oceanside. For details call 305-852-3872.

APRIL REAL ESTATE RESOURCE!

For information on buying or selling your property in the Upper Keys, contact :
http://americancaribbean.com/

HOLLYWOOD COMES TO THE KEYS!

NETFLIX is set to film a drama TV series in the Upper Keys! Read the full story at:

http://www.keysnet.com/2014/03/19/495445/netflix-about-to-start-new-series.html

SEVEN MILE BRIDGE SAVED

Photo: Andy Newman

Wednesday, officials in the Florida Keys ratified an agreement to fund a multi-million-dollar construction and maintenance program to restore and maintain a 2.2-mile section of the historic Seven Mile Bridge between Marathon and Pigeon Key. Funding will come from the Florida Department of Transportation, Monroe County and the City of Marathon.

ISLAND COLLECTION

Check out homes for sale in the upper Florida Keys at:

http://issuu.com/floridakeysproperties/docs/magazine01

KEYS' REAL ESTATE RESOURCE

For information on upper Keys' real estate, contact an American Caribbean agent at:
http://americancaribbean.com/

WHAT BUYERS DEMAND IN NEW HOMES

Construction and sales of new homes are expected to trend upward in 2014 - and new home buyers have some surprising demands:

Energy efficiency, smaller lots and more!

Read the full story from Bankrate.com at:

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/what-buyers-demand-in-new-homes-1.aspx

GIGANTIC NAUTICAL FLEA MARKET!

Boating, fishing and nautical-themed gear will be offered at the Upper Keys' Rotary Club's Nautical Flea Market - to take place February 22nd and 23rd at Founders Park, mile marker 87, bayside, Islamorada. The event raises funds for college scholarships for Upper Keys' youth. More than 200 vendors with everything from boats, motors, anchors, davits and lures to sun dresses, jewelry and sunglasses! Kids' fishing clinic Sunday! Free shuttle from Coral Shores High School, mile marker 90, oceanside. Bargains, food, fun! For more information, call 305-712-1818 or visit:


http://www.keysrotary.myevent.com/3/events.htm

FAMED PHOTOGRAPHER CLYDE BUTCHER IN ISLAMORADA

photo courtesy of keysdiscovery

Lauded as "the Ansel Adams of Florida", renowned photographer Clyde Butcher has his works of Cuba and the Florida Keys currently on exhibit at the Keys History & Discovery Center, Mile Marker 82, Islamorada. There are also 2 opportunities to meet the artist in person on Wednesday, February 12th and Thursday, February 13th - RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED.
For more information, call 305-304-0052 or visit:

http://www.keysdiscovery.com/events-and-activities.html

FLORIDA KEYS REAL ESTATE MARKET

For information on buying or selling a home in the Upper Keys, contact an American Caribbean Real Estate agent at:

http://americancaribbean.com/

FISH FRY FUNDRAISER FOR VIETNAM MEMORIAL

Help bring the traveling Vietnam Memorial wall to Key Largo in the Florida Keys. Attend the Friday Night Fish Fry, February 7th at Doc's Diner, mile marker 99.6, Key Largo. Event is 6-8 pm, $25.00 per person - available in advance at the diner or at the door.The fundraiser is to support the memorial wall display coming to Key Largo Community Park in April.

For more information on the fish fry, contact Doc's Diner at 305-451-2895.

For more information on the wall's visit to Key Largo, visit:

http://www.vietnamwallfloridakeys.com/

20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA

Celebrate author Jules Verne’s  birthday and his novel “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea” Friday & Saturday, February 7^th and 8^th, 7 pm, at the HISTORY OF DIVING MUSEUM , mile marker 83, Islamorada, Florida Keys. Friday will be a showing of Disney’s 1954 film version of Verne’s work. Sunday will be the Verne Birthday Social plus Saturday there will be a Victorian technology fair full of family fun from 11 am to 4 pm. For full details, call 305-664-9737 or visit: 

http://www.divingmuseum.org/category/events/

HOME SALES

►     Homeowners sold 5 million homes in 2013

►     Report from National Association of Realtors showed there were 5.1 million previously owned homes sold in the year, up 9.2% from 2012

Read the full story at CNN Money:

http://money.cnn.com/2014/01/23/news/economy/home-sales/index.html

80 DEGREES & SUNNY IN THE FLORIDA KEYS!

JOHN PENNEKAMP CORAL REEF STATE PARK today in Key Largo, Florida Keys!

Kayaking, Snorkeling, Swimming on a beautiful January day!

For more info on John Pennekamp park, call 305-451-6300 or visit:

http://pennekamppark.com/