Category Archives: Sanibel Island Info

VIP Pets: Shelly the Whoodle

Just when I thought I had heard it all, I heard the word “Whoodle”! And now I want one! A Whoodle is a mix of a soft-coated Wheaten Terrier and a Poodle. This breed was only developed about 20 years ago and has gained a significant following since then. And it’s no wonder why! Just ask Teresa Baker, VIP Realtor,... Read More »


Describe Your Perfect Morning

Think about it for a minute. What do you love to do?  If you answered walking on the beach, enjoying the sound of the waves, wiggling your toes in the sand, then I’m with you!  And I had just that morning yesterday. I started my day at Beach Access #5. There were only two other people taking their morning constitutional... Read More »


Boost Your Mood! Lower Your Blood Pressure!

Play Pickleball! From Bainbridge Island  to Sanibel Island, more and more people are taking up this relatively new sport!  In 1965, several families from Bainbridge Island, Washington, using the equipment they had on hand,  created this game to entertain their children.  This sport is an amalgamation of badminton courts, tennis nets, table tennis paddles and a whiffle ball.  Theories conflict... Read More »


Sanibel VIP Realty Group announced its Top Producers for July 2022

For more information, call 239- 472-5187 or go to SanCaplslandRE.com. VIP Realty Group is at 1560 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Read More »


FREE! FREE! FREE! Who Doesn’t Like FREE?

August already?  Yes!  It’s that time of year when we celebrate the Great American Outdoor Act with FREE admission to J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Thursday, August 4. When I was researching “things to do on Sanibel & Captiva”, the first thing that popped up on the screen was “Ding” Darling!  Of course it did!  It’s an extraordinary... Read More »


VIP Pets! Introducing Louis of Sanibel

Like the cognac he is named for, Deb Smith’s King Charles Cavalier Cavapoo Louis, is top shelf! Six -month -old Louis is one of our favorite visitors at  VIP Sales,  1560 Periwinkle Way.  Not only is he handsome, he has the gentle attentiveness of a toy breed with the frisky athleticism of a sporting spaniel. Louis may be an aristocrat,... Read More »


Sanibel’s Summer Mangoes – A Superb Ancient Treat!

People have been growing and eating mangoes for over 5000 years!  Long before the Great Wall or the Pyramids were built, we have been enjoying this sweet, delicious fruit. If you are lucky enough to live on Sanibel or Captiva at this time of year, you know we have an abundant crop of mangoes on the islands.   You may have... Read More »


SanCap Association of Realtors WINS Best Nature Theme in Sanibel’s 4th of July Parade

Island Sun just announced the winners for this year’s Sanibel 4th of July Parade and we are happy to announce that our float has won Best Nature Theme! Thank you to everyone who helped decorate and to those who participated in the parade this year,  it was a blast and we are looking forward to next year!A big shout out to BOB BERNING,... Read More »


VIP Realty Group announced its Top Producers for June 2022

For more information, call 239- 472-5187 or go to SanCaplslandRE.com. VIP Realty Group is at 1560 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Read More »


Sanibel 4th of July Parade: SanCap Association of Realtors

Great time collaborating with the SanCap Association of Realtors for the Sanibel 4th of July Parade this year! Thank you to the Island Sun for capturing these great photos. Read More »