Archive for June, 2015

Deb Gleason

Sanibel resident Deb McQuade Gleason has been an islander since 1958. She attended the “Old Sanibel Schoolhouse” and remembers ferry boat rides fondly. She later received a degree in social science from the University of South Florida. A Sanibel realtor since 1997, Deb has achieved the Island Specialist Certification to enhance her service to her clients. She enjoys sharing her... Read More »


Cathy Gerasin

Cathy lived on Sanibel with her husband Fred for 20 years after having visited for 10 years before and dreaming of making the move.  She has been with VIP for over 20 years and still works primarily in the Sanibel office, but also covers the Captiva and Ft. Myers area. Cathy first got her real estate license (1991) when she... Read More »


Susan Dunn

When working with a seller, I carefully plan the marketing strategy, clearly reviewing every step with the owner. I believe in making sure that as partners they understand the aggressive marketing that I will undertake on their behalf to produce the most qualified buyers and the best price possible. Sellers and buyers who work with Susan will enjoy her easygoing... Read More »


Tina R. DiCharia, ABR, e-Pro, SCIS

Tina was born in Hawaii. She spent part of her childhood in Indiana and Florida. Prior to making Southwest Florida her home, Tina lived in Chicago where she attended school and worked as a Court Reporter.  Tina has resided in Southwest Florida since 1984 (a Florida native by some definitions). Tina has been a Certified (Nationally and State of Florida)... Read More »


Rose Dakos

Welcome to sunny Sanibel and Captiva Islands! Whether you’re buying that special property or selling and ready to make a move, my goal is to make your real estate dreams come true. I have been a consistent top producer in real estate on Sanibel and Captiva Islands for over 20 years. My commitment to you is to work with every... Read More »


Dan Cohn

Real Estate Experience: Coldwell Banker Previews International, John Naumann & Associates Inc. 1980 – merger with Coldwell Banker, Wyman Atkins Realty 1979 – 1980 Education & Professional Accomplishments: Honors graduate Phillips Exeter Academy 1972, BA in History, Pomona College 1976, Florida Real Estate License 1978, Florida Mortgage Broker’s License 1984 Professional Association: Sanibel & Captiva Islands Board of Realtors, inception... Read More »


Glenn Carretta

On Sanibel & Captiva Island, Glenn Carretta is a dedicated & market savvy professional working exclusively on Sanibel & Captiva Islands for nearly 3 decades. Once her family drove over the Sanibel-Captiva bridge in 1981 it was “Home At Last”. Over the past 30 years Glenn has consistently ranked within the top 20 Realtors on Sanibel & Captiva Islands. If... Read More »


Arika Bjorkedal

Arika grew up on a farm west of the Twin Cities and attended The Blake School in Minneapolis. It was there that she gained an appreciation for both small town and city life. She headed to the East Coast and graduated from Union College in New York. One of four children, Arika quickly learned the skills of negotiation, cooperation, and... Read More »


Karen Bell

Karen Bell is dedicated to providing her clients with a truly impressive real estate experience and is genuinely passionate about bringing her client’s dreams to life! Specializing in the islands of Sanibel and Captiva, her love for the islands and the coastal lifestyle is very present as she caringly serves her client’s specific priorities and real estate goals.  Since 1986,... Read More »


John Bates

John Bates is truly dedicated to providing exceptional, professional and comprehensive real estate services to his valued clients.  As a specialist in Residential, Vacation/Second Home and Waterfront Properties, John delivers an insightful and in-depth assessment of the current regional trends within the communities of the islands of Sanibel and Captiva and the Fort Myers area.  Having resided on Captiva lsland for... Read More »