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VIP REALTOR Bob Berning to be installed as SCIAR Secretary

In January, 2025, the Sanibel and Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS (SCIAR) will, once again, install Bob Berning as Secretary, extending his service in this role for another term. This has been a very productive year for Bob. In March, he was inducted into the VIP Realty Sanibel and Captiva Executive Club, recognizing his successful career as a VIP REALTOR.... Read More »


VIP REALTOR Janka Varmuza to be installed as SCIAR Board General Director

In January, 2025, the Sanibel and Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS (SCIAR) will install VIP REALTOR Janka Varmuza for a 3-year term as General Director of the Board. This has been another very busy and productive year for Janka. Not only is Janka on the Board, she serves on SCIAR Communication & PR Committee as well as the Professional Development... Read More »


VIP REALTOR Tina DiCharia to be installed as SCIAR President-Elect

In January, 2025, the Sanibel and Captiva Island Association of REALTORS (SCIAR) will install VIP REALTOR Tina DiCharia as President-Elect. Tina has SCIAR Board experience as she has been serving as its Treasurer this past term. 2024 has been a very successful year for Tina. In March, she was inducted into the VIP Realty Sanibel and Captiva Lifetime President’s Club,... Read More »


VIP REALTOR Becky Mulka to be installed as SCIAR President

In January, 2025, the Sanibel and Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS (SCIAR) will hold it annual meeting where VIP REALTOR Becky Mulka will be installed as President. Becky is already an active member of the Board, where she has served as President-Elect so she is eager to take on this new challenge as President. But this is just the latest... Read More »


VIP Realty Sanibel and Captiva Announces OPEN HOUSE EXTRAVAGANZA!

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VIP REALTORS are Leaders!

The Sanibel and Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS (SCIAR) held its annual meeting on Thursday, October 24.  The results of the recent Board Officer elections were announced with the following results: Becky Mulka, currently President-elect, will be installed as President in January, 2025. (top left) Tina DiCharia, currently Treasurer, will be installed as President-Elect in January, 2025. (top right) Bob... Read More »


Bibliophiles, Conchologists and Cinephiles: Prepare to be Busy this Season!

Bibliophiles, Conchologists, and Cinephiles will be very busy this season on our beautiful islands!  Let’s start with the great news that the Sanibel Public Library has announced the 2024-2025 Author Series lineup, including Sarah Penner, Kate Quinn, David Grann, and Kristy Woodson Harvey.  For more than a decade, the Library, partnering with the Sanibel Public Library Foundation, has connected local... Read More »


VIP Realty Sanibel and Captiva Announces TOP PRODUCERS, September, 2024!

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Karen Bell&The Bell Team TOP LISTING Agents, VIP Realty Sanibel&Captiva, September, 2024!

Congratulations, Karen Bell and the Bell Team, for being recognized as VIP Realty Sanibel and Captiva as the TOP LISTINGS agents in September, 2024.   Karen and her team, which includes John Bates, Holly Peeples and Sherrill Sims, have been recognized as “Best of the Islands” an amazing 9 times! The not-so-secret keys to their continued success include a thorough knowledge... Read More »


VIP Realty Sanibel and Captiva Recognizes Tina DiCharia, TOP PRODUCER, September, 2024!

Congratulations, Tina DiCharia, VIP Realty Sanibel and Captiva TOP PRODUCER for September, 2024! Tina routinely receives 5-star ratings from her clients in the VIP Opinion Survey. Recently, her client wrote: “I’ve made a lot of choices in my life but I have to say choosing you to represent us and sell our family home was at the VERY top of... Read More »