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San Pedro floats my boat (and depending on road conditions, sometimes my golf cart). Islandlife, come on over to the cayes - our geography presents certain self-limitations on becoming too "americanized" - and I for one like that. San Pedro is still very much "Belize".

Living here I can paddle a kayak to the reef and snorkel - and it's not a big athletic feat to do so (sorry Placencia, the reef is gorgeous down south but its 12 miles away). I can join in the town merriment if I want - accessing fine dining and parties and lots of shops, can participate in good causes etc. Or I can savour the natural beauty and quiet of our home-neighborhood (which does have infrastructure if you want tv, internet etc)where the big events of the day are Elbert's photos of dawn, feeding the hummingbirds and walking the dogs.



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Some of my rant last night got deleted. Luckily I had copy pasted it in case that happened. Here is what was left out.

By the way, I do NOT consider a 7,000 square foot home at a cost of 1.4 million US living without much of anything NOR living like a Belizean. By the looks of this one built in SB you might as well be Palm Beach (the fact that you have referred to Palm Beach show me you are one of the California developers bc nobody on my side of the US would ever reference it). Nobody should live like this in Belize. Sorry, it's not needed and in my humble opinion totally defeats the main purpose that most American expats desire to move to the country. http://forum.sazua.com/about4539.html

That isn't my idea at ALL of me needing to feel sorry for somebody that claims they aren't living like an American bc they don't have all the luxuries and they still have to drive to town for things. I have often felt at times that San Pedro has even felt too Americanized...after seeing Placencia and SB just in photographs online, I shall NEVER feel that way again. Just so you understand me fully after all of my international travel choice locations that will always fill my heart and life with more than any monetary object could dare....toilet paper, a choice in food sometimes just food at all, and a luke warm shower are all luxuries not traveling into town to "buy" stuff. Just reading some of the mess in the HOA screams "American"! http://www.sanctuarybelizehoa.com/home/board/board-of-directors/

A 1.4 million dollar home on a lot that cheap is common sense it won't ever add up to success. Sell that with your ocean front property in Arizona. Rant Over.

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Let me set the record straight. Sanctuary Belize is not a "scam" in any way, shape or form. It's bar none the premier real estate development project in all of BZ and frankly in all of Central America in my opinion. I toured the project a few weeks ago, (after touring five other developments in BZ and Central America) and I purchased three lots at SB. I can honestly say that nothing else even comes close.

The people who posted on this site either have a hidden agenda (competitors perhaps?) or have never been there. I discussed the "legal issues" that were mentioned by another poster with John Usher (principle of SB) when I was there and he very openly explained the situation to me. The fact is, and it was very evident in the documents that John showed me, is that one of the old investors had civil legal problems in the US that were completely unrelated to Sanctuary Belize. The cases were resolved and fully settled almost seven years ago and John and SB have full legal releases. Again, I saw the documents with my own eyes. And by the way, they are very willing provide the documents to anyone who desires to see them. Don't listen to rumors, research the facts.

The bottom line is that SB has won the award for the Best Mixed Use Resort and Residential Development in all of Central America at the International Property Awards three years in a row. Does anybody in their right mind really think that a "scam" would win such awards?? All I can say is that the place and the people behind it are amazing and I would highly suggest touring the project for yourself before listening to any of the morons posting on this site. Let's also not forget that this site is predominantly for people living on Ambergris Caye. As a result, I can almost assure you that they've never stepped foot on SB property. Lastly, if you want to listen to anyone, go to www.sanpedroscoop.com. They visited SB the same weekend that I was there and they wrote an incredibly accurate, four article, description of the place.

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What about best real estate development in all of North America? Bar none?



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Anybody that's interested in Sanctuary Belize may want to review the link below which was written by a recent visitor:

http://caoexpeditions.com/tag/sanctuary-belize/

Again, research the facts for yourself and by all means, take the time to visit the project. You won't be regret it!!

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Please list the names of the developers.


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Well hello to everyone on this very controversial topic.
I have financial interest in Belize and find all of this interesting.

Thank you bitter jack for providing verifiable information. Perhaps the SB corporate guys were cleared but being involved in that type of litigation to begin with raises flags for me.

I would like to know if anyone has knowledge of the SB corporation, the office in California and are financial statements provided? Is the property deeded to a purchasers name? Month fees associated?



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First thanks to WeLoveBelize2 for jumping into this maze of erroneous information. Seems a lot of people are somewhat ignorant about what they're posting on. That means they simply don't have the knowledge about and doesn't mean they're stupid - that's not what I meant. I don't have all the info either.

Luke Chadwick and Johnny Usher, a native Belizean who lives in SB, are the two developers - NOT the guys who went to jail. They care very much for this project and it is not a scam. Is it perfect? No. Is there a perfect community ANYWHERE? No.

To my knowledge, Kathy Ellis has never worked for SB. She IS a lot and homeowner and has been living full time in SB for several months.

As for the eco-system, SB works extremely hard to maintain and protect the 5 systems they have in the project and all they're doing to accomplish that has been done with government approval. They have a sustainability guy just for this.

Yes, the property is deeded with the purchaser's name and yes there are monthly fees - just like I pay in the US. And I am a lot owner in SB as well smile


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Originally Posted by Jana M
First thanks to WeLoveBelize2 for jumping into this maze of erroneous information. Seems a lot of people are somewhat ignorant about what they're posting on. That means they simply don't have the knowledge about and doesn't mean they're stupid - that's not what I meant. I don't have all the info either.

Luke Chadwick and Johnny Usher, a native Belizean who lives in SB, are the two developers - NOT the guys who went to jail. They care very much for this project and it is not a scam. Is it perfect? No. Is there a perfect community ANYWHERE? No.

To my knowledge, Kathy Ellis has never worked for SB. She IS a lot and homeowner and has been living full time in SB for several months.

As for the eco-system, SB works extremely hard to maintain and protect the 5 systems they have in the project and all they're doing to accomplish that has been done with government approval. They have a sustainability guy just for this.

Yes, the property is deeded with the purchaser's name and yes there are monthly fees - just like I pay in the US. And I am a lot owner in SB as well smile


I'm curious..... Why is it that MOST of you PRO- SB posters, all have one thing in common..... When I review your Profile Info, NOTHING Is There!!!!!

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