Bridget Sentz, Realtor & Carolyn Smith, Realtor ~ Coastal Estate Team – Indialantic, FL Real Estate: Just Sold in the Heart of Indialantic! The Coastal Estate Team just sold this fantastic home, located in the heart of Indialantic! The Coastal Estate Team just sold this tastefully updated and impeccably maintained home, situated in the heart of Indialantic! Ideally located between the causeways and just minutes to everything our area has to offer, including the beach, the location of this home is second to none! Offering over 2,700 square feet, this home features 4 bedrooms, 2 of which are master suites, 3 baths, 2 fantastic living areas, and a large eat-in kitchen with its own cozy fireplace! Add to this gorgeous hardwood floors, huge closets, an oversized 2-car garage, plus an amazing... 02/28/2014

I recently wrote a review about the new Copperhead Tavern in Indialantic that recently opened on 5th Avenue.I wasn't terribly thrilled with the food at this new Beachside tavern, and I said so in my review.WELL,  I must really have hit a nerve!  Today I received a phone call from the owner of the Copperhead Tavern.  D'jon, (or however you spell his name) absolutely went off on me for my review.Mind you, Copperhead Tavern is the newest innovation and one of several (4 or 5) restaurants that this guy owns on the Space Coast.  I was absolutely shocked at his tone.  Instead of trying to talk to me and find out what he might be able to improve from a guest's perspective, he totally went off on me.  Luckily for me, one of our phones dropped the call and I didn't have to listen to his childish... 02/11/2014

Copperhead Tavern has opened in Indialantic.  I have previously written about eateries on the Space Coast.  One of them was City Tropics Bistro along 5th avenue.  City Tropics Bistro, if you read my blog is a nice, but tired eatery that has one of the better happy hour menus and Sunday Bunches Beachside.Well the owner of City Tropics Bistro, and several other Beachside venues has  opened another eatery at 205 5th Ave where his last restaurant (and failure) Andimao used to sit.  This new venture for Dijon (the owner) is called the Copperhead Tavern and opened on Thursday January 30th.I went in last night to meet with a couple of friends and I will say that the look of Coppperhead Tavern is nice.  The interior of the restaurant is open to 5th Avenue which is good.  Much like City Tropics ... 02/05/2014

Bridget Sentz, Realtor & Carolyn Smith, Realtor ~ Coastal Estate Team – Indialantic, FL Real Estate: Just Sold! Indialantic Pool Home on Corner Lot, Walk to Beach! Just Sold! Indialantic Pool Home, Walk to Beach! The Coastal Estate Team just sold this impressive 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage home, situated on a large corner lot in the heart of Indialantic! Boasting a beautifully updated interior, plus a fully-fenced backyard with a large private pool, this home was quite the find for our buyers! The kitchen has been completely modernized with bright cabinets, granite countertops, stainless appliances, breakfast bar, wine rack, and so much more! The new skylights allow tons of light to filter into the home, creating a bright and cheery atmosphere. The sliding glass doors completely ope... 02/01/2014

Bridget Sentz, Realtor & Carolyn Smith, Realtor ~ Coastal Estate Team – Indialantic, FL Real Estate: Just Sold! Direct Oceanfront Condo at Indialantic One Just Sold! Direct Oceanfront Unit at Indialantic One Condos! The Coastal Estate Team just sold this DIRECT OCEANFRONT condo ideally located in the heart of Indialantic, in the Indialantic One Condominium complex. This luxury unit boasts an exceptional open floor plan with three full baths, three bedrooms including two master suites, high ceilings, walk-in closets, and an enormous wrap around balcony. Our buyers fell in love with the breathtaking ocean views as soon as they walked through the front door! With almost 1,800 square feet of beachfront living, this condo offers a resort-style lifestyle that few other beachside condos can ma... 01/30/2014

Beachside on the south Space Coast actually has some really fine Italian restaurants. Many of them have some good to very good pizza. Here is the issue: if you want that pizza delivered you are out of luck unless you enjoy Domino's, Papa John's or Pizza Hut. Well we have a new Italian restaurant on 5th Ave in Indialantic called PaPina's Italian Diner and they promise to have pizza delivery up and running shortly! That being the case I was forced (not really) to try out the pizza and other Italian specialties to decide if they are a step up from the Pizza Hut's of the world. I ordered a pizza with one topping for $5 (this is not a typo...it is a special but the regular price for a 14" pie is only $7) as well as an eggplant parmesan sub for $5.25. The pizza is on the thicker side...with ... 01/29/2014

Indialantic has a new addition to the Restaurant/Lounge landscape...it is 007 Fusion Gelato Bistro & Lounge located at the very end of 5th Ave at the beach (it is right next to Bizzarro Pizza). Here are the vitals: Address: 2 Wavecrest Avenue, Indialantic, FL 32903 Telephone:  321.837.3684 007 Fusion Hours Are: 7am -10pm Monday thru Friday 7am -11pm Saturday 7am -10pm Sunday   This is a very interesting place with a very eclectic menu. 007 Gelato Bistro & Lounge offers breakfast, lunch, dessert, tapas and a full lounge menu. The specialties are Gelato (an Italian ice cream that is awesome), Tapas (small plates), panini's (grilled sandwiches), crepes and much more. You will have a tough time not finding something you are interested in eating! I decided on a Veggie Crepe for $6.95. I was... 01/27/2014

Another great wine buy at Winn Dixie!  Marques de Caceres 2010 is a Spanish Red wine that is on sale for $11.99 per bottle and also gives you a 15 cent per gallon discount on gas with Winn Dixie fuel perks. The winemakers notes on Marques de Caceres says:“This rich, full-bodied wine is made only in excellent vintages from hand-picked Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano grapes grown in rioja altitude.  Aged in French and American oak casks, Marques de Caceres Red Crianza has a spicy aroma, berry fruit flavors and a velvety finish.”It is recommended that this wine is opened an hour before serving, and is recommended with hearty dishes such as roasts or grilled meats. I am now trying to figure out what to enjoy it with...YUM! 01/23/2014

For my fellow Activerain Oenophils out there, I have a new wine for you.  Some of you may remember my  recent blog about the gas perks that are available at Winn Dixie.  Well, as I was buying my large shrimp for my Roast Shrimp and Broccoli dinner this evening, I ran across another opportunity to try a new wine, and earn some fuel perks as well!Little Black Dress Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 is now on sale at Winn Dixie for $8.99 a bottle and  also offers 10 cents per gallon in fuel perks.The varietal breakdown on this wine is:82% Cabernet Sauvignon8% Petite Sirah3% Syrah 7% Other Complimentary Red VarietalsIt is described as, "accessorized with aromas of berry and  lightly toasted oak, a hint of vanilla spice and a lush, lasting finish." My mouth is watering!  I can hardly wait for dinner! 01/23/2014

Bridget Sentz, Realtor & Carolyn Smith, Realtor ~ Coastal Estate Team – Indialantic, FL Real Estate: Just Sold! Beautifully Updated Indialantic Pool Home! Just Sold! Updated Pool Home on Miami Ave in Indialantic! The Coastal Estate Team just sold this beautifully updated pool home, situated on desirable Miami Ave in Indialantic. With almost 2,600 square feet of living space, this home offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, plus a lovely tiled screened porch overlooking the large freeform pool. Our buyers couldn’t resist the charm of this home, with its vaulted ceilings, wood-burning fireplace, french doors, fabulous floor plan, and extensive use of wood and tile throughout. This home sits on an oversized lot and features a private, fully fenced backyard with extensive tropical landscaping and... 01/16/2014

I recently wrote a blog about my friend Stephanie loving chicken wings.  Well so do I, and Long Doggers Radically Relaxed Grill & Brew has the BEST garlic teriyaki wings going!  There are several specials that Long Doggers has during the week.  But in my opinion my favorite by far is the Monday night 39 cent wings.  My mom just recently went back to Minneapolis after visiting for the holidays.  When Mom is in town, every Monday, and I mean every Monday, she wants to go to Long Doggers for JC's Garlic Teriyaki wings. Normally you will get 1 pound of wings (approximately 10-12 wings) for $8.29, but on Monday's you can enjoy over 20 chicken wings for the same price at Long Doggers!  Like my friend Steph, I do like chicken wings, but I have never tasted a garlic teriyaki wing like you get a... 01/09/2014

Bridget Sentz, Realtor & Carolyn Smith, Realtor ~ Coastal Estate Team – Indialantic, FL Real Estate: Just Sold! One-of-a-Kind Indialantic Riverfront Estate! Just Sold! Stunning Indialantic Waterfront Estate! The Coastal Estate Team just sold this sprawling waterfront estate, situated among an exclusive selection of waterfront homes on Malibu Lane in Indialantic. Offering dramatic Indian River views from the moment you step through the front door, this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath “Bermuda” inspired home boasts spectacular coastal finishes both inside and out. The large glass windows and doors optimize both natural lighting and the endless views, and the master suite offers direct access to the beautifully shaded and breezy patio and backyard. The new owners of this fabulous home are sure to enjo... 01/07/2014

                 Back at the beginning of November, I wrote a blog about the deal on Gnarley Head Old Vine Zinfandel at Winn Dixie in Indialantic.  The deal was that you could buy a bottle of Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin for $8.99 and get 25 cents per bottle in Winn Dixie fuel perks.  What that means is, if you buy 4 bottles of any of the Gnarley Head wines, you would get $1 per gallon off of the price of gas when you go to fill up (maximum of 20 gallons of gas).  If you purchased 8 bottles of wine, at 25 cents per bottle, you would get $2 per gallon off of your gas and so on and so forth.  Furthermore, there are $1 per bottle coupons at Winn Dixie which would bring the price down to $7.99 per bottle.  But wait there's more! (sorry I couldn't help myself) if you buy more than 4 bottles of ... 12/23/2013

To all my friends and all those who read my blog...Happy Thanksgiving from here on the Space Coast. I am looking forward to the slight chill in the air we are going to receive from an arctic blast (in the 40s...burr) in the morning. It is still forecast to warm to 70 degrees...so I am sure I will be able to struggle through! My 12 year old will be with me this year and we have big plans for the day. I hope everyone gets to spend time with their loved ones...and can look back on Thanksgiving 2013 with only the fondest of memories! FYI...although I hate black friday...I think I am going to have to go to WalMart and buy the $98 32" flat screen TV they have advertised. That is just too crazy! 11/27/2013

Nestled on the south side of 5th Avenue about half way between the Atlantic boardwalk and the Indian River is City Tropics. Located at 249 Fifth Avenue, City Tropics isn't difficult to find, it has a neon green light ringing the top of the buildingin the evening.  For me personally, I enjoy the Happy Hour at City Tropics.  Your daily Happy Hour which is especially long starts at 11:00am and goes to 7:00pm daily.  During that time, you can enjoy the following: $6 Specialty Martinins                                                                $5 Specialty Cocktails $4 Wines $3 Well Drinks $2 Import Bottle Beer $2 Bud Light Draft But that isn't even the best part of City Tropics Happy Hour...the food is!  The City Tropics Happy Hour Menu is diverse and offers something for just about ev... 11/20/2013

As many of you know, I am in love with sea turtles.  I volunteer with the Sea Turtle Preservation Society in Indialanticc, Florida on Florida's beautiful Space Coast.  When baby turtles hatch, they crawl into the sea and swim out to the Sargasso Sea many many miles off of Florida's coast.  The Sargasso Sea is full of dense thick seaweed and is approximately 700 miles wide by 2000 miles long.  When the baby turtles reach the Sargasso sea, they live, eat and are protected by the dense seaweed. When there are raging storms out at sea, some of the little turtles are caught in the storm and are washed back to shore in piles of seaweed.  These post hatchling turtles are called washbacks. By the time the washbacks reach the beach they are exhausted and often cannot make the trip back out to th... 11/16/2013

This is happening more and more with a tight market. Low offers are often being turned down without a response. This client is looking at the Space Coast beachside...specifically Indialantic, FL The Question: Hello Jeffrey, We are very upset with how the sellers treated us on the home at ___________. We felt it was a fair starting offer and they did not even get back to us before accepting another deal. Why did the sellers not reply to our offer? John and Mary   My Answer: John and Mary, The market is very different then when you sold your home up north two years ago. I discussed with you how tight the market was in the area and price point you want. I advised an offer of ____________ based on the comparable sales we went over. You ultimately decided (against my advice) to start $20k lo... 11/04/2013

The Air and Space Show will be at the on Florida's beautiful Space Coast on November 2, 2013.  The Air and Space Show will be performing in front of the Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront at 2605 North Highway A1A in Indialantic.  The Crowne Plaza has an awesome oceanfront deck which will be perfect to watch the Air and Space Show from.  The headliners for the Air and Space Show are the Black Diamond Jet Team.  A Canadian Air Force CT155 Hawk will also make an appearance the Canadian Air Force will also be making an appearance in the form of a CT155 Hawk.     If you have been paying attention to the news here on the Space Coast, you will remember that Embraer is going to start building planes at the Melbourne Airport.  Well, their timing is perfect, because you will also be able to see ... 11/01/2013

Fall is here and we can feel the crispness in the air. It's been beautiful.  And, that means that it's time for the HNJ Beachside Fall Festival in Indialantic FL off of A1A sponsored by Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church/School.  The festival is in it's 25th year of celebrating the arrival of the season.  The festival with be held from Thursday, October 24 until Sunday, October 27th 2013.  So, mark your calendars now. Thursday   October 24   5:00 - 10:00 PM                   $20 arm bands can be purchased for unlimited carnival rides on Thursday Friday        October 25   5:00 - 11:00 PM Saturday   October 26  12:00 - 11:00 PM                    Dodge Ball    9:00  Bring a canned good.                   Art Show     10:00 - 6:00 PM Sunday      October 27  12:00 -  6:00 PM              ... 10/23/2013

I love oysters on the half shell, and Bunky's Raw Bar on the beautiful Space Coast of Florida is one of my favorites. Don't let the name fool you.  Bunky's Raw Bar isn't just a "raw bar". In fact, it's kind of like a little dive sports bar that just happens to offer a raw oysters and such.                                                                                             Located 2372 A1A at the other end of the strip mall from Thai Thai II that I blogged about last month, Bunky's Raw Bar is kind of a locals hangout.  When I have people that come to visit me from out of town and want seafood, Bunky's Raw Bar is a great place to take them! The interior isn't fancy, but I could care less about that.  I like the fact that I know that when I put in an order for a dozen oysters on th... 10/16/2013