As you celebrate the holidays, maybe you and your friends are enjoying a few rounds of the very popular game of Mahjong. I have recently started to play and I am amazed at the level of skill and strategy involved in this game. It will take considerable time to learn all the rituals and nuances of the game, but it’s... Read More »
The Sanibel & Captiva Island Association of Realtors has announced their 2024 Board of Directors and the VIP Realty Group is well-represented. Congratulations to Becky Mulka, President-elect, Tina DiCharia, Treasurer, Bob Berning, Secretary and Connie Walters, One-year Director. You know what they say: when you want something done, ask a busy person to do it! And this group of busy,... Read More »
Teresa Baker had Top Listings in November, 2023. Baker and her husband moved to Sanibel in 1986 and built their first home in Seagull Estates. She has a degree from the University of Tennessee in Merchandising. She also has her Real Estate/Brokers License, Graduate Realtor Institute designation and SCIS designation. Consistently a top producer, her tenacity, honesty, fairness and tireless... Read More »
Karen Bell and the Bell Team, which also includes John Bates. Holly Peeples and Sherrill Sims, were named as VIP Top Producers in November, 2023! Since 1986, Bell has been a prominent broker in the region and recognized as the “Best of the Islands” Best Realtor in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2017! The Bell Team has been recognized as “Best... Read More »
Congratulations, Mary Morris, who is being recognized as VIP’s Top Sales Agent for November, 2023! Mary is a graduate of Indiana University with an MS from Butler University. A full-time licensed realtor since 1999, her professional expertise includes Certified Residential Specialist, Graduate of the Real Estate Institute, E-Pro Internet Marketing Specialist, Senior Real Estate Specialist, and At Home with Diversity... Read More »
Another island tradition returned last evening a VIP Realty hosted their annual Christmas Party at their office, 1560 Periwinkle Way. Luminaries lit the way to the courtyard festivities. Not only were they beautiful, the luminaries were symbolic of the bright future ahead for our slice of heaven on earth, Sanibel and Captiva Islands. “Still Paradise” as the Chamber of Commerce... Read More »
Put on a cap and a sweater and watch the International Space Station(ISS) pass over the beautiful islands of Sanibel and Captiva on Saturday, December 9 at 6:32 PM. I’ve been watching it for years and it is easy to spot because it is the 3rd brightest object in the sky. Plus it moves fast! You will not mistake it... Read More »
The Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce is supporting island businesses and organizations planning special promotions, “mini-Luminary” events and other celebrations during this year’s holiday season, with luminary bags and publicity efforts. “The holiday spirit lives on these islands despite Luminary’s postponement this year”, Chamber President and CEO John Lai said. “The Chamber is helping to promote activities that will keep... Read More »
I know you have been on the edge of your seat, wondering our propagules/mangrove seeds are progressing! You might recall that the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation’s Coastal Watch held an “Adopt-A-Mangrove” event on October 28. The VIP Realty Team was excited to participate in this program because we recognize how important mangroves are in protecting the shorelines of Sanibel and... Read More »