As we continue to navigate these challenging times, our agents and staff would like to take a moment to send you a message from the Keys. We hope you and your loved ones are safe and look forward to seeing everyone soon.

At your service today and always.

Tour of Keys Homes for Sale!

We understand that you may not be able to come to us in person right now, so allow us to bring properties to you! Our Realtors are available to consult with you via a Zoom meeting or FaceTime about our market and our property offerings. All transactions can be handled electronically. We can send you properties tailored for your needs and budget via email or text. Until we meet again, or for the very first time, let us show you the Florida Keys, our Keys, and our island home.

We are #KeysStrong

In times of crisis, our island community always finds a way to come together. There are so many individuals and businesses lending a helping hand, it is why we choose to live here! Over the past few weeks Maggie Garcia, from our office made a difference for many who could not find protective masks by making one for everyone at our office and we couldn’t thank her enough!

IN NEED OF PET FOOD?

Join Our Kibble Wagon!
Apply for our Pet Food Assistance Program

Marrvelous Pet Rescues has established a Pet Food Relief program to help provide food for your furry family. We will be working with Keys Kritters and Whiskers and Paws to get pet food to those in need right now. We ask that you complete a request form with the necessary details to be added to our food wagon.

Something to bring you laughter

How does an Easter Bunny keep his fur looking so good?
– Hare spray.

We are still here for you, using all the latest electronic and digital methods to market, show, sell and close on Florida Keys properties. This week with local business partners in our closing agents and lenders, we successfully closed on Florida Keys properties. We may be working remotely, but we are always available to you. Our focus is safety, so at American Caribbean, Christie’s International Real Estate we are doing our part to help quell the spread of the COVID 19 and have closed our physical offices. Our Realtors and full-time staff, including the marketing department and administration, are still working for you from their remote homes! Last week we had stellar attendance at our zoom office meeting with speaker, real estate attorney Jim Lupino, providing us a legal update for navigating transactions today with our unique circumstances. Staying informed, staying connected, working with new methods and more technology – still getting the job done!

There are changes in lending and changes in property inventory. Below is a snapshot of what is happening in the
market since March 23, 2020.

At your service today and always.

Information pulled from Florida Keys Board of Realtors 4/2/2020. Residential properties only located between Mile Marker 106 and 65

Tour of Keys Homes for Sale!

We understand right now that you may not be able to come to us in person, allow us to bring our properties to you! Our realtors are available to consult with you via a zoom meeting about our market, and our property offerings. All transactions can be handled electronically. We can send via email, properties tailored for your needs and budget. Until we meet again or for the very first time, let us show you the Florida Keys, our Keys, and our Island Home.

Local restaurants are now only open for take-out and pick up only. Below is a list of Upper Keys locations who are still open for business. 

UPPER KEYS RESTAURANTS – PICKUP/DELIVERY ALPHABETICAL

KEY LARGO

• Alfredo’s Cookhouse – TAKE OUT
• Arthur’s Island Kitchen – TAKE OUT 305-922-2332
• Ballyhoo’s – TAKE OUT
• Blackwater Siren CARRY OUT
• Buzzard’s Roost TAKE OUT 305-453-3746
• Cafe Largo/Bayside Grill TAKE OUT 305-451-4885
• Cafe Moka CURBSIDE PICK UP
• C&C Woodfire Grill curbside PICKUP or DELIVERY. Tuesday – Saturday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. (305)451-0995 or corksandcurdsfl.com
• Coco Plum Cafe TAKE OUT
• Denny’s Key Largo TAKE OUT 305-440-2023
• Denny’s Latin Cafe TAKE OUT
• Doc’s Diner TAKE OUT 305-451-2895
• Dunkin’ Donuts DRIVE-THRU & PICKUP
• Eco Eats
• Evelyn’s Diner TAKE OUT
• Fernando the Bull Cuban Grill TAKE OUT 305-414-8048
• Harriette’s DELIVERY beginning 7 a.m. between MM 86-106.
• The Hideout TAKE OUT/DELIVERY 7am to 6pm, 305-451-0128
• Jimmy Johnson’s Big Chill – TAKE OUT 305-453-9066
• The Juice House – TAKE OUT
• The Key Thai & Sushi Restaurant TAKE OUT
• Keys Bite TAKE OUT
• Key Largo Fish House Restaurant & Seafood Market TAKE OUT
• Key Largo Fisheries/BackYard – TAKE OUT 305-451-3782
• Key Largo Pizzeria & Sports Bar (Publix plaza) curbside PICKUP & DELIVERY 305-451-8008
• Lazy Lobster Seafood TAKE OUT 305-451-0565
• McDonald’s DRIVE-THRU 305-803-2132
• Mike’s BBQ MM 101 TAKEOUT
• Mrs. Mac’s Kitchen I – TAKEOUT
• Mrs. Mac’s Kitchen II – TAKE OUT 305-451-6227
• Num Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar – TAKE OUT
• Pilot House Restaurant – TAKE OUT 305-451-3142
• Senior Frijoles TAKE OUT 305-451-1592
• Shipwreck’s TAKE OUT
• Skippers Dockside TAKE OUT 305-453-9794
• Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar TAKE OUT 305-852-5956
• Snooks Bayside Restaurant & Grand Tiki TAKE OUT 305-453-5004
• Sundowners TAKE OUT 305-451-1592
• Sunrise Cuban Cafe TAKE OUT
• Sushi Sake CARRY OUT/DELIVERY
• Tacos Jalisco Food Truck
• Tower of Pizza TAKE OUT/DELIVERY 305-451-1461
• Upper Crust Pizza CARRY OUT/DELIVERY

TAVERNIER

• Cafe Moka, open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Captain Craig’s Restaurant, open for PICKUP, or DELIVERY. 305.852.9424
• Casa Mar Village
• Chad’s Deli open for PICKUP, and DELIVERY
• Dairy Queen, OPEN OUTSIDE SEATING/DRIVE THRU, 305-440-3913
• Dunkin’ Donuts DRIVE-THRU & PICKUP
• Enrico’s Pizzeria, PICKUP, DELIVERY and curbside service available, 305-852-2200
• Fin & Juice DELIVERY of alcohol only (no food) from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. $25 minimum, $3.50 delivery fee. Delivery fee waived over $50. Delivery between MM 83 – MM 98. Call 305-741-7855 or visit the Facebook page or @finandjuicebar on Instagram.
• Habanos on the Creek TAKE OUT
• Made 2 Order, Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. PICKUP & DELIVERY. Delivery is a $5 fee from mm 82 – mm 95. Call 305-852-3251.
• Old Tavernier, order from full menu for PICKUP, 305-852-6012
• Sal’s Ballyhoo’s TAKE OUT 305-852-0822
• Sunrise Cuban Cafe CARRY OUT

ISLAMORADA

• Amara Cay Resort PICKUP
• Bad Boy Burrito, open until 4 p.m., closed Sundays PICKUP
• Bayside Gourmet, PICKUP, DELIVERY (305) 735-4471
• Bitton Bistro Cafe, CARRY OUT, 305-396-7481
• Bob’s Bunz Restaurant & Bakery, CARRY OUT, 405-664-8363
• Burger King DRIVE THRU
• Cafe Moka, open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. TAKE OUT
• Cheeca Lodge & Spa TAKE OUT
• Chef Drews Island Catering offers low-cost dinners and meal plans for PICKUP & DELIVERY from MM 70 – 100. Everything from turkey breast ($10) to hogfish ($15), with sides. Call 305-853-6818.
• City Hall, PICKUP & DELIVERY hours 11 a.m. to close, 305-852-3354
• Dairy Queen, Tavernier – Drive Thru
• Grati PICKUP
• Green Turtle Inn Restaurant, CARRY OUT/FREE DELIVERY 305-664-2006.
• Habanos Oceanfront TAKE OUT
• Hog Heaven, CARRY OUT/CURBSIDE PICK-UP,  305-664-9669
• Hungry Tarpon Restaurant (at Robbie’s) PICKUP available, 305-664-0535
• Islamorada Brewery & Distillery, OPEN, 05-440-2162
• Islamorada Shrimp Shack, CURBSIDE PICK UP/DELIVERY, 305-664-8433
• Kaiyo Grill and Sushi Bar, PICKUP available, 305-664-5556 or kaiyokeys.com
• Keys Grill PICKUP
• Made 2 Order Cafe, PICKUP & DELIVERY, 305-852-3251
• Mangrove Mikes, CARRY OUT, 305-664-8022
• Marker 88, PICKUP 305-852-9315
• MEAT Eatery and Taproom, PICKUP & DELIVERY, 305-852-3833.
• Meze Morada, open and doing PICKUP and limited DELIVERY. 305-453-6125 Wednesday – Sunday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Midway Cafe, CARRY OUT, ONLINE ORDERING, 305-664-2622
• Morada Bay Beach Cafe, CARRY OUT, 664-0604
• Overseas Kitchen, CARRY OUT & DELIVERY, 305-664-0848
• Pierre’s, CARRY OUT, 305-664-3225
• Postcard Inn Resort & Marina PICK UP
• Puerto Vallarta PICKUP & DELIVERY
• The Reel Burger at Amara Cay Resort, Open and PICKUP available, 305-664-0073
• Stone Oven Pizzeria PUCKUP & DELIVERY
• Taki Outi, CARRY OUT & DELIVERY, 305-664-0600
• Tower of Pizza, – Islamorada, CARRY OUT/DELIVERY, 305-664-8216
• Trading Post Deli PICKUP
• Twisted Shrimp, CURBSIDE PICKUP/DELIVERY, 305-453-6377. Open Thursdays to  Mondays from 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays $0.50 wings.
• Puerto Vallarta, CURBSIDE PICKUP/TAKE OUT/DELIVERY, 305-451-4083
• Wahoo’s at Whale Harbour, PICK UP/CURBSIDE PICKUP, 305-664-4959
• Whistle Stop PICKUP & DELIVERY

We are #KeysStrong

In times of crisis, our island community always finds a way to come together. There are so many individuals and businesses lending a helping hand, it is why we choose to live here! Read the full story from Keys Weekly by clicking the photo below. Thank you to all our Keys heroes!

IN NEED OF PET FOOD?

Join Our Kibble Wagon!
Apply for our Pet Food Assistance Program

Marrvelous Pet Rescues has established a Pet Food Relief program to help provide food for your furry family. We will be working with Keys Kritters and Whiskers and Paws to get pet food to those in need right now. We ask that you complete a request form with the necessary details to be added to our food wagon.

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Now more than ever, the safety and health of YOU, your family, our realtors, our staff, their families, and our island community are of the utmost importance to us. We will continue to keep you informed of changes in our area and know that we are #KeysStrong

At American Caribbean, Christie’s International Real Estate we are doing our part to help quell the spread of the COVID 19 and have implemented the following measures

• All of our offices are now closed
• All of our agents and staff are working through a digital environment based out of their homes. Through our forward planning, all phone calls are being answered and forwarded to the appropriate agent. Our staff is also carrying out their normal duties from supporting agents to launching new marketing initiatives.
• All of our agents are communicating with buyers and sellers using e-mail, text, phone calls, and zoom meeting consultations.
• We are utilizing the most updated technology showing homes through digital walkthrough tours or virtual open houses.
• In all of our business activities we are staying focused on social distancing, while still being actively engaged and helping our clients and customers, we will continue to do so.
• American Caribbean Real Estate will continue to do its part, whatever it takes to help the Florida Keys and our global community

At your service today and always.

Tour of Keys Homes for Sale!

We understand right now that you may not be able to come to us in person, allow us to bring our properties to you! Our realtors are available to consult with you via a zoom meeting about our market, and our property offerings. All transactions can be handled electronically. We can send via email, properties tailored for your needs and budget. Until we meet again or for the very first time, let us show you the Florida Keys, our Keys, and our Island Home.

Tax Update

Florida Department of Revenue Extends Property Tax Payment Due from March 31 to April 15

Florida Department of Revenue Extends March Sales Taxe Due DAtes for Adversely Affected Taxpayers

We are #KeysStrong

In times of crisis, our island community always finds a way to come together. There are so many individuals and businesses lending a helping hand, it is why we choose to live here! Read the full story from Keys Weekly by clicking the photo below. Thank you to all our Keys heroes!

At American Caribbean Real Estate, the safety and health of YOU, your family, our realtors, our staff, their families, and our island community are of the utmost importance to us. We are canceling any public open houses and offering to conduct any showings via facetime. We are increasing our digital formats and have initiated videoing our realtors showing listings so we can share this digitally with you. All transactions can be handled electronically. We will be monitoring the situation and post updates on our social media to help keep you informed as well.

At your service today and always.

All data is from the Florida Keys Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service – Flex MLS.  Residential Properties are from MM 65 to 106, Upper Keys only.

Green Space for St. Patricks Day!

All of these properties boast extra green space in honor of St. Patricks Day

Coastal Acres, a step back in Keys history. A 6.7-acre tract of land with a tropical, lush private Keys setting.
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Sanctuary Beach House in Islamorada with tranquil views & lush vegetation, plus a huge great lawn!
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Tranquility on Tarpon Bay is found at this 4 acre Key Largo bayfront estate. Privacy is yours!
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Tucked away in Plantation Lake Estates you will find this garden home with lush landscaping.
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Beautiful 12,000 SF lot in Tavernier. The home boasts 5 bedrooms and plenty of extra space!
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• March 11 ~ Key Largo Chamber of Commerce Members Meeting
• March 14 ~ Matecumbe Historical Trust Trolley Tour Through Time
• March 17 ~ Islamorada Chamber After Hours
• March 19 ~ Morada Way Art Walk
• March 21 ~ Redbone Island Walk
• March 21 ~ Windley Key Day
• March 22 ~ Islamorada Moose Seafood Fest
• March 24 ~ Ocean-Friendly Business Info Session
• March 25 ~ Islamorada Chamber Luncheon
• March 26 ~ Key Largo Chamber of Commerce Members in Motion
• March 28-29 ~ 29th Annual Island Fest
• March 31 ~ Florida Keys Board of Realtors Bingo Night
• April 4 ~ Islamorada Firefighter’s Annual Barbecue
• April 4 ~ Nautical Nights
• April 5 ~ 26th Annual Bay Jam

All data is from the Florida Keys Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service – Flex MLS.  Residential Properties are from MM 65 to 106, Upper Keys only.

The Beach is Calling!

Looking for that perfect beach retreat? We have an array of properties all with gorgeous beach entry.

Cocomos is an oceanfront estate in Islamorada featuring 250 feet of beachfront.
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Bunny Key is a historic multi home property with 240 feet of direct oceanfront.
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Aero-Largo is a stunning bayfront estate in Key Largo featuring a beautiful beach entry.
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Islamorada Oasis boasts 125 feet of beachfront and stunning ocean views from every room.
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The Islamorada Beach House is located on Sea Oats Beach and features 102 feet of frontage.
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• Feb 12 ~ Key Largo Chamber of Commerce Members Luncheon
• Feb 13 ~ Fit & Fun Expo at Founders Park
• Feb 15 ~ Matecumbe Historical Trust
• Feb 15 ~ Garden Walk 2020
• Feb 15 ~ Monroe County Public Library Islamorada Branch Annual Book Sale
• Feb 15 ~ Seaside Soiree: Benefiting College of the Florida Keys
• Feb 16 ~ Florida keys Brewing Co. 5 Year Anniversary Festival
• Feb 18 ~ Islamorada Chamber After Hours
• Feb 19 ~ Zero Dress Code Sip n Shop Event
• Feb 19 ~ Portside Gallery Private Art Opening
• Feb 20 ~ Morada Way Art Walk
• Feb 20-23 ~ Key Players: 9-5
• Feb 22-23 ~ Gigantic Nautical Flea Market
• Feb 25 ~ Fat Tuesday Celebration at Florida Keys Brewing Co.
• Feb 26 ~ Islamorada Chamber Luncheon
• Feb 27 ~ Key Largo Chamber members in Motion
• Feb 29 ~ 2nd Annual Connect to Protect Gala
• March 6 ~ 18th Annual Habitat for Humanity Cocktail Party

Featured Adoptable Pet

Meet Tanner!
Tanner is an adorable boxer mix puppy who is full of love and energy!
You can apply to adopt her at 
www.marrvelouspetrescues.org

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We are pleased to unveil our green, online version, of the 2020 Island Collection of Homes, Florida Keys Living via www.thekeysislandcollection.com. Inside our company magazine, you will find Florida Keys Properties exclusively listed with American Caribbean Real Estate, information on The History of Diving Museum, Marr-Velous Pet Rescue and Adoptions, a delicious Starfruit Updsidown Cake recipe, a snorkel guide from Lucky Fish Scuba, and information about Mariners Hospital our hometown hospital. We love supporting our many local business partners with these featured articles. Look for the hard copy out now or stop by one of our local offices to pick up a copy. When choosing a real estate broker, marketing makes a difference, American Caribbean Real Estate, the Keys Christie’s International Real Estate brokerage- serving the Florida Keys

This year we give thanks to our clients, colleagues, families, and friends and wish you joy and prosperity in 2020!

We realize our success is because of our community, clients, and their referrals and we want to thank you for the opportunities and support you have given us. As a local community real estate brokerage, it is very important to us to support our local community.  We look forward to 2020 and all the success and new relationships it will bring with it. We strive to continue to be your Realtor of Choice, past, present, and future!

Locally Respected and Globally Connected

Here is a sneak peek at our latest Island Collection of properties due out later this week for the New Year – please click on the link below to enjoy this “green” version of our magazine.