Ellen Alderman

About Islamorada

Long ago, violet sea snails called Janthina colored the shores deep lavender. When Spanish explorers discovered this strange sight, they named the Islands islas moradas, or purple isles.

Located just 75 miles from Miami Airport and 80 miles from Key West, Islamorada is the perfect spot for your home in the Florida Keys. The average temperature is 80 degrees and 78 degrees for the water. Sitting between the sparkling dear waters of Florida Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, it is bestowed with a Coral Reef three to five miles offshore that is filled with spectacular life! It is this very reef that has contributed to the chronicling of some of the most romantic history from pirates to shipwrecks to sunken Spanish Galleons.

Known as the "Sport Fishing Capital of the World", it has the largest fishing fleet per square mile anywhere in the world. Fish for "big game" offshore, or use your finesse for back country fishing or just bridge fish. Almost any month of the year you can find a fishing tournament.There are other ways to enjoy our pristine waters. Take advantage of parasailing, wind surfing, kayaking, or a back county ecotour.You can just lay back and take advantage of the lush tropical surroundings, or visit our artisan villages, shop boutiques or mix a colorful sunset celebration with a range of dining tastes.
I am sure if you visit me at our office In Islamorada at M.M. 82; we will find you the property you desire, be it a primary residence, a second or vacation home.Islamorada and the Upper Keys Never cold here! Our average temp. is 80 degrees! "The Sport Fishing Capital of the World!"

Florida Keys Outdoors and Recreational Opportunities

Miles of oceanfront and Gulf front access await you in the Keys.
Recreational opportunities in the outdoors are the most important assets of the Keys.
The fishing and boating here is incredible-both in the Ocean and the back-country (the Gulf). There is something
to catch year round and our weather lets you do it. If you like the water, this is the place
Recreational Opportunities:
• 47 Marinas
• 13 Parks,
• 3 Golf Courses
• 10 Campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks
• 13 public Tennis Courts
• 18 Boat Ramps
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• To see a complete list of parks and recreational opportunities see
• the sites below

• Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
• Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge
• Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge
• Key Deer National Wildlife Refuge
• Key West National Wildlife Refuge
• Everglades National Park
• Dry Tortugas National Park
• John C. Pennekamp State Park
• Bahia Honda State Park
• Reef Relief
• Clean Florida Keys
• Dolphin Research Center
• Florida Audubon Society
• Center for Coastal Ecosystem Health
• Florida State University: Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies
• University of Miami: Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
• Mote Marine Laboratory (Sarasota, Summerland Key)

Things to do outdoors:
• Fishing-saltwater, freshwater-Ocean, lakes and the Everglades
• Boating-Ocean, Gulf or Bay
• Diving
• Hiking
• Tennis
• Bike riding
• Birding
• Photography and Wildlife watching
• Kayaking—canoes-there are good rental locations and lots of places to launch.
• Air boating into the Everglades
• Windsurfing the flats

Other places to visit.
• Audubon House- original Audubon engravings (not Audubon's residence)
• Conch Tour Train-
• Curry Mansion Inn - 305 294-5349 511 Caroline Street, Key West FL 33040
• Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum - 305 294-1136, 907 Whitehead St., Key West FL
• Flagler's Station Historeum®-901 Caroline St., 1-305-295-3562.
• Haitian Art Co. - 305 296-8932, 600 Francis St., Key West FL 33040
• Heritage House Museum - 305 296-3573, 410 Caroline Street, Key West FL 33040
• Historic Seaport at Key West Bight.
• Key West Aquarium - 1 Whitehead St., Mallory Market
• Key West East Martello Museum - 305 296-3913, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd.
• Key West Lighthouse Museum - 305 294-0012, 938 Whitehead Street
• Key West Museum of Art & History - 305 295-6616
• Custom House - 281 Front Street, Key West FL 33040
• Key West Shipwreck Historeum - 305 292-8990, 1 Whitehead Street
• Little White House Museum - 305 294-9911
• Wrecker's Museum - 322 Duval St., 294-9502. Built in 1829. This is Key West's oldest house.

Pro Sports
• A 2-3 hour drive to Miami:
• Florida Marlins
• 2269 Dan Marino Blvd, Pro Player Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 · 305-626-7400
• Miami Dolphins
• 2269 Dan Marino Blvd, Pro Player Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 · 305-620-2578
• Miami Heat
• 601 Biscayne Blvd, American Airlines Arena, Miami, FL 33132-1801 · 786-777-432

Auction Short Sale Potential.The asking price is the opening bid for the Auction on May 24th. The property will be sold to the highest bidder with No Seller Reserve, subject only to bank approval. Are you looking for a two bedroom price but need a home office or bonus room with private entrance? This is NOT a fixer-upper. Recently renovated!

544230 Residential Pending $149,900

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Key Largo
Office fax: (305)451-1220
Cell: (305)942-4402
Coldwell Banker: (305)453-7548
100430 Overseas Highway, Suite 100
Key Largo,FL 33037
RealEstate@EllenAlderman.com
http://www.EscapeToTheKeys.com

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Coldwell Banker Schmitt Key Largo

Living and playing in the Keys and having experienced the building process in the Keys from soup to nuts, I feel that I can provide you the professional assistance that you need with sale and purchase of residential property. If you want the professional assistance of a seasoned expert who will work diligently in an effort to satisfy your real estate needs, please call me anytime at 305-453-7548.

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TO MY BUYERS: As a buyer of property, you will receive personalized, professional assistance in both locating the property that suits you, and in negotiating the deal. Before buying any property, you will be educated, having learned the sales prices and asking prices of comparable properties in the area of your choice, so that you have the necessary information to make an educated decision.

TO MY SELLER: Your property will be marketed locally, nationally and internationally. Your property will be featured on more than 6 real estate websites. In addition, your home will have a professional photographic and virtual tour or exhibition on the Web. A full color brochure will be produced and targeted marketing campaign launched of your property to financially capable prospects.

Further, your home will be assigned its own website and receive a free Homeowner’s warranty. These are just some of the many marketing tools that will ensure that your property is “Sold”.

Ellen M Alderman, LLC

Licensed Real Estate Broker Sales Associate

Bachelor Science from Florida International University

20 years of management with 15 years of successful business ownership

Resident and investor in the Florida Keys since 1985

Member, Florida Keys Association of Realtors

Member, Realtor Association of Miami Dade County

Member, National Association of Realtors

Board Officer, The Frances Tracey Upper Keys Garden Clu

Description for KLFO01 This beautiful 2 bd/3ba Bay side home is within a private three home enclave located on the Florida Bay. Amenities include private beach with gorgeous Florida Bay sunsets. Use the Eastwind beach access for a day of fabulous snorkeling, fishing and diving. Have breakfast at a locals restaurant within easy walking distance or take a short drive to any of the many dining and entertainment spots the Florida Keys have to offer. The setting at Eastwind is like no other. Enjoy the Florida Keys at Eastwind. Security Deposit Required: $1,000.00 Minimum 60 day rental. Non-Smoking, No Pets Travel Insurance Available

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Coldwell Banker Schmitt Key Largo