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 »
“Where were you one year ago?” asked my dear neighbor, Tracy. It seems like such a simple question, but it stopped me in my tracks. Instead of my dwelling on everything that needs to be done, Tracy helped me refocus my thoughts to realize how much has been accomplished on our beautiful islands of Sanibel and Captiva this past year.... Read More »
Not only is the wonderful Sanibel Public Library Foundation sponsoring an authors series, The Ding Darling Wildlife Society Friends of the Refuge will host two additional distinguished authors, BARBARA KINGSOLVER and CARL HIAASEN. Barbara Kingsolver, a Pulitzer-prize winning American novelist and biologist, may be best known for the classic “Poisonwood Bible”. It might be interesting to ask her how this... Read More »
################################################### Congratulations, Deb Smith, who had TOP SALES in October, 2023! Smith has a background in accounting and holds The Second Home and Resort Specialist, Sanibel Captiva island Specialist, Accredited Buyer’s Representative and Senior Real Estate Specialist Certifications. #################################################### Karen Bell and the Bell Team, including John Bates, Holly Peeples and Sherill Sims, had TOP LISTINGS in October, 2023! Since... Read More »
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Between a pandemic and a hurricane, I don’t know how I would have survived without books. As a construction team worked diligently to repair my Ian-battered house, I escaped into the worlds created by Marie Benedict in “The Mystery of Mrs. Christie”, “The Only Woman in the Room”, “The Other Einstein” and “The Personal Librarian”. Bird and Sherwin’s 590-page tome,... Read More »
Congratulations to Deb Smith who had TOP SALES! Smith has a background in accounting and holds the Second Home and Resort Specialist, Sanibel Captiva Island Specialist, Accredited Buyer’s Representative and Senior Real Estate Specialist certifications. Debbie Ringdahl had top listings and was top producer. With lifetime sales exceeding $90 million, Ringdahl specializes in luxury homes, condos, and new home lots... Read More »
VIP Realty Group is proud to announce that Michael Billheimer has joined the team! A Sanibel native and third generation island resident, his family discovered Sanibel in 1898. They purchased property and built the High Tide Cottages, now High Tide Condominium. Billheimer attended Sanibel Elementary School and worked at the Nutmeg restaurant, now the Nutmeg Village, which was built and... Read More »
Have you ever driven over the Sanibel Causeway and realized you were breathless from taking in that view? Every time I return to Sanibel, I count my blessings that I am able to enjoy this slice of paradise. And, like many of us, I have taken that causeway for granted. But no more! Who would have thought that the island... Read More »