The views from this gorgeous 9th floor condo are stunning.  In fact, recently you could see Right Whales migrating up the coast of Brevard County.  The splashes were huge when these giant mammels breached out of the water and came crashing back down again! Congratulations to Geoff and Joann on their new beachfront home! If you would like to learn more about having a view like this out your livingroom window, call me!  I'd love to help you find your dream beachfront home! 04/09/2014

Bridget Sentz, Realtor & Carolyn Smith, Realtor ~ Coastal Estate Team - Satellite Beach, FL Real Estate: Just Sold! Ideal Satellite Beach Location! Just Sold! Beautiful Satellite Beach home with ideal location! The Coastal Estate Team just sold this charming home, situated in the heart of Satellite Beach! This home is sure to delight its new owners, with its desirable split floor plan featuring almost 1,700 square feet of living space, with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 2-car garage, plus a spacious rear covered patio and fully fenced yard. Sunlight bounces through the main living spaces, including the updated kitchen with gorgeous cabinets and convenient breakfast bar. All of this, plus an ideal Satellite Beach location on a quiet tree-lined street, with easy access to shopping, restauran... 04/09/2014

          This wonderful Satellite Beach move-in ready penthouse condo is now under contract! With 1392 sq/ft this completely re-finished oceanfront condo has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, an office area, and a lovely new spacious kitchen with birdseye maple cabinetry and granite countertops.  There is also a full sized in unit laundry. The massive screened in balcony spans the entire width of the unit and offers spectacular, high in the sky, panoramic views of the Atlantic ocean. The Buccaneer Beach Club Condos offer tennis courts, a year round heated pool, private beach access, a club house as well as protected underground parking. The Buccaneer Beach Club Condos are one of the several wonderful oceanfront communities to choose from on the beautiful Space Coast of Florida.   If you have any q... 03/11/2014

As many of you who read my blog posts know...I try to live a healthy lifestyle. I choose to eat well and workout as often as possible. This new series is about helping my fellow Realtors and friends do the same. I know many Realtors (really everyone) find it difficult to set aside the time to workout. Eating healthy on the road with buyers can also be a big challenge. How can we start off the day healthy when we are in a rush and need to fill our stomach (hint: no doughnuts or muffins!)? My answer: Buy a NutriBullet! Now you will have a few other options that may be in your kitchen now...a blender, a juicer, a Vitamix, etc..., but I suggest the simple to use and easy to clean NutriBullet! My reasoning is simple...because it is easy to use, easy to clean and a simple way to get all the ... 03/05/2014

Bridget Sentz, Realtor & Carolyn Smith, Realtor ~ Coastal Estate Team - Satellite Beach, FL Real Estate: Just Sold! Exceptional Home in Montecito, Satellite Beach Just Sold! Amazing Home in Montecito, Satellite Beach! The Coastal Estate Team just sold this beautiful, single-story Satellite Beach home, located in the gated community of Montecito. As a previous Builder’s Showcase Home with countless upscale finishes and details, this home offers both sophistication and comfort, with a location that can’t be beat. Featuring over 2,100 square feet, this home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage, and a lovely screened backyard porch overlooking the beautifully landscaped yard. The inviting open floor plan and numerous interior upgrades combine to make this home one of the most desirable in ... 02/28/2014

Goodwill  Industries has now opened up a drop off location in Satellite Beach.Located at 1150 Highway A1A in Satellite Beach, this new location allows Beachside residents to donate items to Goodwill without having to cross the causeway to the mainland.This particular location is not a store, but does have a drive through facility that makes it very easy to donate items quickly.I have made more than one trip up to donate items and the staff at this location is friendly and very helpful. Goodwill Satellite Beach is open daily 7:00am - 8:00pm, their telephone number is 407-878-1764. Yes, I know it looks like an Orlando number, but I got it directly from the gentlemen at the Goodwill Satellite Beach location. Goodwill Satellite Beach                  open daily 7:00am - 8:00pm1150 Highway A... 02/20/2014

This past week I showed a house on Tortoise Island.  Tortoise Island is located in Satellite Beach in the Banana River here in Brevard County.  It is an absolutely gorgeous, private island with most homes having a dock right in their back yard.The home that I was showing was vacant, so the Buyers and I made our way through the home out to the backyard where there is a screened in private pool that sits right on a lovely, quiet canal.                                                     As we walked out onto the pool deck I noticed that the skimmer lid was open.  As I walked past the open skimmer I looked down and got a real surprise.  There in the skimmer basket sat a very unhappy looking red eared slider tortoise.  He was a good sized boy and obviously had been cruising across the pool ... 02/16/2014

Satellite Beach is a beautiful oceanfront community, located on the east coast of Florida.  Surrounded by water, it boasts both ocean and river frontage.  It is the largest beach side community in South Brevard County. There are 7.7 miles of shoreline, including 2.8 miles on the  Atlantic Ocean, and 1.3 miles of Banana River shoreline, plus shoreline fronting navigable canals connected to the Banana River. The average daytime temperature is 90 °F  in the summer months and 73 °F in the winter months.  You can enjoy Satellite Beach's "vacation like atmosphere,"while still being close to everything.   It's just minutes from Patrick Air Force Base, about forty minutes from Port Canaveral and a little over an hour from the Orlando International Airport.      According to the 2010 Census Dat... 02/12/2014

Bridget Sentz, Realtor & Carolyn Smith, Realtor ~ Coastal Estate Team - Satellite Beach, FL Real Estate: Listed AND Sold in North Waterway Estates, Satellite Beach Listed AND Sold! North Waterway Estates, Satellite Beach The Coastal Estate Team listed AND sold this fantastic Satellite Beach canal front property! With easy access to the Banana River, this waterfront home is a yachtsman's dream! Situated in the lovely neighborhood of North Waterway Estates in Satellite Beach, this four-bedroom, two bath, two-car garage home has been recently updated and offers a prime waterfront location on a deep, wide canal with newer seawall and dock. The new owners of this fabulous home are sure to enjoy the coastal breezes and nightly sunsets from the waterfront screened porch, or right from their ba... 01/26/2014

This beautiful Satellite Beach, FL home in the gated community of Montecito sold quickly and for top dollar. It has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a first floor master, custom paints, a gourmet island kitchen. The amazing yard includes a fire-pit, outdoor kitchen, screened in patio, pavers and lush landscaping. The buyers know the neighborhood well and decided to stay because of the wonderful neighborhood amenities that include a resort style pool, fitness center, meeting room, recreation area, playground, walking trails and more! The short walk to the Atlantic Ocean and quick commute times make it ideal! The Florida A-Rated Schools of Brevard County add to the appeal! If you have any questions about Montecito or any of our great Space Coast communities do not hesitate to call me at 321.223.62... 01/25/2014

Open House in Montecito on Sunday   January 2014 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8   Montecito, Satellite Beach  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 319 Montecito Dr on January 12 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.This beautiful Montecito former model home will be held open by Christine Hansen of Coldwell Banker Sun Land Realty. Property information 01/08/2014

  If you read my restaurant reviews at all...you know I love Pizza. I am always searching the Space Coast for the best slice...and I can tell you...like any other area in the Country...we have our hits and misses. A N.Y. Pizza House in Satellite Beach, FL (they also have a Cocoa Beach location) is mostly a hit...with a little bit of a miss. I do have some high hopes for this place though. On the good side, the slices are large and the true NY style thin crust is very tasty. The overall flavor of the pizza is fine. Here was my issue...they used too much sauce on the pie. Now a good flavorful sauce is essential for a quality pizza...but if you overuse the sauce it makes the pizza (especially with a thin crust) a bit soggy (a pinch less basil would also help). The lunch special of a large ... 01/02/2014

Bridget Sentz, Realtor & Carolyn Smith, Realtor ~ Coastal Estate Team - Satellite Beach, FL Real Estate: Just Sold! Completely Renovated Satellite Beach Home! Just Sold! Completely renovated Satellite Beach home! The Coastal Estate Team just sold this completely renovated Satellite Beach home featuring travertine floors, brand-new kitchen with maple cabinets, granite counters, stainless Whirlpool Gold appliances, and walk-in pantry, new bathrooms, new windows, new doors, new carpet, new paint, and the list goes on! Gorgeous updated kitchen! Large kitchen pass-through to patio Tremendous amounts of living space include four bedrooms, two baths, formal living and dining rooms, family room, and interior laundry room in 1,783 square feet. Not only is the interior of the home impressive, the... 12/20/2013

When you first walk into Goombay's you will quickly get the a feel for what the owner was aiming for...the painting of Bob Marley on the wall and the Reggae music setting a mood of an island setting...right in the middle of Satellite Beach, FL The laid back atmosphere is a perfect place to come with a group of friends. You can get loud and enjoy your time without worrying about offending the table next to you...because they will be just as loud as you are! The menu at Goombay's has a Jamaican feel as well. Heavily weighted with fresh fish and bar type food (try the Conch Fritter appetizers...a real island treat). Tuesday and Thursday nights are real standouts at Goombay's. Tuesday is Wings night (pile in as many as you can eat for 39 cents each. Thursday is $3 Taco night...and you will... 12/05/2013

As many of you know, I volunteer with the Sea Turtle Preservation Society here on the Space Coast.  Being able, even if in a small way, to help these magnificent animals has been wonderful for me.  One of the things that we work towards is to return sick or injured sea turtles back to the ocean whenever possible.  If you haven't been on one of our turtle walks during the nesting season, or even if you have, now's your chance! Tomorrow, Friday, October 25, 2013, at 2:00 PM, at Pelican Beach Park in Satellite Beach, Scuttle the Green Sea Turtle is set to be released after stranding on Flagler Beach in April of this year. Scuttle the turtle was originally transported to Loggerhead Marine Life Center in Juno Beach for rehabilitation. Scuttle was then transferred to Mote Marine Laboratory & ... 10/24/2013

Carolyn Smith, Realtor & Bridget Sentz, Realtor ~ Coastal Estate Team - Satellite Beach, FL Real Estate: Listed and Sold! Stunning Courtyard-Style Home in Montecito, Satellite Beach Bridget and Carolyn just sold this stunning Montecito home! The Coastal Estate Team listed and sold this stunning courtyard-style pool home, located in the gated community of Montecito in Satellite Beach. The new owners of this home will enjoy all of its designer touches and upscale finishes, including 42" wood cabinets and granite in the kitchen, gorgeous wood staircase, tiled common areas, tray ceilings, arched doorways, and more! With 3 bedrooms, plus office/loft and media room and an amazing lagoon-style pool in the private, tropically landscaped backyard, this home has it all! Montecito is a gated commu... 10/20/2013

Goombay's, located at 306 Hwy A1A in Satellite Beach is 1 mile south of the Pineda Causeway, convenient to Patrick Air force Base.  This causal beachside eatery is good for both lunch and dinner.  They also have an outdoor seating area which is nice.  Goombay's is a super casual and laid back place.  Precisely the kind of vibe that you would expect Beachside.               At Goombay's, seafood is the emphasis.  For example, for appetizers you have your choice of things like: Blue point jumbo crab-meat cocktailCrab cakesTeriyaki Tuna BitesConch Fritters                                                                                         Goombay's also has a great salad selection including: Tuna SaladSeafood Salad Ala Goombay'sCaesar Salads topped with your choice of Shrimp, Tuna, Mah... 10/12/2013

Open House in Montecito on Sunday     October 2013 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Montecito, Satellite Beach  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 424 Point Lobos Dr on Sunday October 6 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This home will be held open by Hope Thomas of Coldwell Banker Sun Land Realty. Hope will be available to show you this beautiful home...and write a contract offer when you fall in love with this amazing neighborhood and house!   Property information 10/05/2013

Carolyn Smith, Realtor & Bridget Sentz, Realtor ~ Coastal Estate Team – Satellite Beach, FL Real Estate: Just Sold! Updated Canal Front Home in North Waterway Estates, Satellite Beach Private dock on an extra wide canal! Carolyn and Bridget just sold this amazing updated waterfront home in Satellite Beach! Situated on an extra-wide canal in the neighborhood of North Waterway Estates, this masterfully renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home exudes sophistication, yet still feels comfortable and inviting. This home has quick and easy access to the Banana and Indian Rivers, and features a newer waterfront dock, and a new screened patio overlooking the canal. With its brand new gorgeous kitchen and fully updated baths, along with numerous other upgrades, it is no wonder the new buyers fell in love... 09/22/2013

I love sushi. Since I do not eat red meat, chicken, turkey, pork...etc... I am often very limited in many restaurants. Some foods styles (BBQ as an example) offer little or nothing I can sink my teeth into. Happily many Sushi and Thai restaurants offer a great selection of options for those who eat only veggies as well as those who limit themselves to seafood. Nippon Thai is a Sushi/Thai restaurant that not only has a bunch of seafood offerings (as you would expect), they also offer tofu that can be substituted for animal proteins in many of their dishes. They have an extensive menu of sushi, rolls, sashimi, tempura, pad thai,  lunch specials and much more. They have an extensive lunch menu priced between $7 and $8...and the dinner menu is so extensive you will just need to read it  yo... 09/03/2013