We just returned from a week on Sanibel, and used the delivery service offered by one of the grocery stores on the island. For $25 they delivered all the groceries to our condo, unpacked them, and put them in the fridge/freezer---all there before we even arrived. It was absolutely fabulous, and made the trip SO much nicer. I would say it bought us an extra day on the beach. I am now totally spoiled!
Are there any similar types of services in Grayton/Seagrove area? I saw some posts from last year about Beach Butlers, but that sounds like it could get pretty expensive. Any others that anyone knows about?
Thanks!
Susan
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Modica delivers groceries.
http://www.modicamarket.com
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I don't have an answer to that question, but hopefully I can post one of my own for you to answer! We usually vacation in Sanibel but have decided to visit Seagrove this year, do you vacation both places? And how to they compare (they seem very different, but each charming in their own ways). Thanks!!
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I don't have an answer to that question, but hopefully I can post one of my own for you to answer! We usually vacation in Sanibel but have decided to visit Seagrove this year, do you vacation both places? And how to they compare (they seem very different, but each charming in their own ways). Thanks!!
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We used to vacation in Sanibel also. I still love it there because of the tropical feel, wildlife and seashells but I would never go in the water. I waded along the shore collecting sand dollars and shells but never ever got in past my ankles. I love Seagrove ( Sowal) because of the clarity of the water and incredibly white sand. The first couple of times we visited were in the summer and the water was 85 degrees and crystal clear. You could stand shoulder deep and see your toes. I was amazed. I felt safe going in because I could see jellyfish, rays, fish or whatever. Once you experience it you may never go back. It truly is breathtaking.
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We honeymooned on Sanibel 25 years ago this month...Sundial was the resort we stayed at. Guessing Bailey's is the market that delivers groceries there? Stil have many seashells around the house from Sanibel.
...and ask my wife Stacy about us wallowing in the mud flats at Captiva digging for unique shells in 95 degree, 95% humidity weather...dunno if she ever forgot that trip!
...and ask my wife Stacy about us wallowing in the mud flats at Captiva digging for unique shells in 95 degree, 95% humidity weather...dunno if she ever forgot that trip!
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Thanks for your responses. Sorry to hijack the thread!
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I do it for 10% of the bill and $15 dollar stocking fee.......or I can just drop and go without a stocking fee.:clap_1:
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Why were you afraid to get into the water at Sanibel? When I was there it was as just as clear as destin. I do miss the shells here though.
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I do it for 10% of the bill and $15 dollar stocking fee.......or I can just drop and go without a stocking fee.:clap_1:Jim, do you have a minimum? 10% of the bill would save me from my every other day run to the grocery, but you would be losing money in gas alone, not to mention time, with my short list. Even if my bill is $100, $10 to you would probably not be worth if for the 45minutes to an hour that it would take you to do the task.
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www.yourbeachbutler.com is wonderful and services the whole 30a area
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My wife and I have considered providing this type of service. I have allways just wondered how well this sort of service would do? We were also planing an Eat out In service where we would deliver from local restaurants, which was very popular where we used to live in Austin Tx. What do you guys think?
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WE DO THAT and MORE!:clap_1:
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www.destinconciergeservices.com
info@destinconciergeservices.com
850.376.3770
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Jim, do you have a minimum? 10% of the bill would save me from my every other day run to the grocery, but you would be losing money in gas alone, not to mention time, with my short list. Even if my bill is $100, $10 to you would probably not be worth if for the 45minutes to an hour that it would take you to do the task
Joe: to answer that question! it's not always about the $$..people who know me. know that it's about helping out and spreading the vibe! Pura vida!
sure it would be nice if people always had a big order but as you can see there are alot of other guys out there trying to make it in this market. I've been doing this for 5 years now and seen them come and go! I don't need the whole pie just some!;-)
Joe: to answer that question! it's not always about the $$..people who know me. know that it's about helping out and spreading the vibe! Pura vida!
sure it would be nice if people always had a big order but as you can see there are alot of other guys out there trying to make it in this market. I've been doing this for 5 years now and seen them come and go! I don't need the whole pie just some!;-)
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Sorry it's taken so long to reply. I actually had to think about this for a while! I think the main differences between Sanibel and SOWal are:
Sanibel has plenty of casual, family friendly restaurants, Sowal does not. This is fine if you don't want to eat out with your kids, but if you do, you have to drive many miles to the Destin area to find a good casual kid-friendly restaurant.
Sanibel, being an island, was more self-contained, and we felt totally comfortable letting our kids ride their bikes down to the DQ or 7-11. The main commercial drag is about a block away from the beach road, so there's not much traffic on the road that runs closest to the beach.
The water is just as pretty at both places. Sanibel's beach was very flat, and the water was very shallow--knee deep---a great distance out. Very little surf (when we were there). Great shells! Sowal better for swimming and boogie boarding.
Sowal has a lot of single-family houses, so there's more available to rent if you have a big group. Sanibel's beachfront properties are mainly condos. Most have at least a pool, and many have tennis courts.
Sanibel's twice as far away as Sowal!
All in all I love both places, but I wish Sowal would have more of the casual feel that Sanibel does. (Like it was in the olden days!)
Sanibel has plenty of casual, family friendly restaurants, Sowal does not. This is fine if you don't want to eat out with your kids, but if you do, you have to drive many miles to the Destin area to find a good casual kid-friendly restaurant.
Sanibel, being an island, was more self-contained, and we felt totally comfortable letting our kids ride their bikes down to the DQ or 7-11. The main commercial drag is about a block away from the beach road, so there's not much traffic on the road that runs closest to the beach.
The water is just as pretty at both places. Sanibel's beach was very flat, and the water was very shallow--knee deep---a great distance out. Very little surf (when we were there). Great shells! Sowal better for swimming and boogie boarding.
Sowal has a lot of single-family houses, so there's more available to rent if you have a big group. Sanibel's beachfront properties are mainly condos. Most have at least a pool, and many have tennis courts.
Sanibel's twice as far away as Sowal!
All in all I love both places, but I wish Sowal would have more of the casual feel that Sanibel does. (Like it was in the olden days!)
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We just returned from a week on Sanibel, and used the delivery service offered by one of the grocery stores on the island. For $25 they delivered all the groceries to our condo, unpacked them, and put them in the fridge/freezer---all there before we even arrived. It was absolutely fabulous, and made the trip SO much nicer. I would say it bought us an extra day on the beach. I am now totally spoiled!
Are there any similar types of services in Grayton/Seagrove area? I saw some posts from last year about Beach Butlers, but that sounds like it could get pretty expensive. Any others that anyone knows about?
Thanks!
Susan
There are a variety of concierge services, but there are also supermarkets and a variety of mom and pop specialty food stores right on the beach so you wouldn't be trekking to a far away store.
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