Category Archives: Sanibel Island Info

Fort Myers Film Festival Comes to Big Arts!

Sanibel resident and Fort Myers Film Festival (FMFF) Program Committee Chair Leslie Cimino stopped in the VIP Realty Sanibel & Captiva office to share the FMFF schedule for Big Arts. For the first time in its 14-year history, FMFF is presenting films at the Christensen Performance Hall of Big Arts, 900 Dunlop Rd,, for three nights in May. If you... Read More »


Get to Know VIP Realtor and Resident Historian, Deb Gleason

Congratulations, Deb, for being acknowledged as an “Island Insider” in last week’s Santiva Chronicle! Deb is definitely the “go to” person to answer any question about the history of Sanibel and Captiva. Her love of the island comes through clearly when you chat with her about growing up on Sanibel. Besides being a successful VIP Realtor, Deb is a volunteer... Read More »


VIP Realty Sanibel & Captiva wishes you a Happy Mother’s Day!

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Get to Know the VIP Top Producers, April, 2024!

VIP Realty Sanibel & Captiva is proud to recognize Becky Mulka as the TOP SALES agent in April, 2024! Becky is originally from Michigan. She went to college and met her husband in SWFL. They made thier home on Sanibel with their beautiful daughter, who attends high school in Fort Myers. Becky’s decade of hospitality experience and business knowledge, plus... Read More »


VIP Realty Sanibel & Captiva Announces April, 2024 Top Producers!

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Plan to Celebrate Mother’s Day Island Style

It’s not too early to start thinking about how to celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 12. Take advantage of all the shops and restaurants that have re-opened on Sanibel and Captiva. VIP Realtor Mike Billheimer is delighted to announce that the Lighthouse Cafe is now open for business in its new location, 1020 Periwinkle Way, serving breakfast and lunch.... Read More »


Save Our Water!

The SanCap Chamber of Commerce recently posted information from Captains for Clean Water asking us to take action to save our beautiful water. “Big Sugar” is suing over a critical Everglades restoration project, the EAA reservoir. Currently under construction, the reservoir will offer great relief from damaging Lake Okeechobee discharges. This reservoir would allow discharges to be stored, cleaned and... Read More »


Happy Cinco de Mayo!

How are you celebrating Cinco de Mayo on this beautiful Sunday on Sanibel? The celebration of Mexican culture, cuisine and heritage began in California and is more popular in the U.S. than Mexico. The 5th of May is not Mexican Independence Day. That is celebrated on September 16. But Cinco de Mayo does celebrate the Mexican victory over the Second... Read More »


Now That Your Taxes are Done, It’s Time to Update Your “Just In Case” Checklist!

Recently, VIP Rentals General Manager Keith McMenamy posted a very informative article reminding his Facebook friends to get their important personal affairs in order. And there is no time like the present! Your taxes are most likely done so might as well continue getting the rest of your paperwork in order too. Keith’s post reminded us to make sure bank... Read More »


Meet our Top Producers for March, 2024: DEB SMITH and TERESA BAKER

Congratulations to Deb Smith for achieving Top Sales in March, 2024! Smith has a background in accounting and is a Second Home and Resort Specialist. She also holds certifications as a Resort Specialist, Sanibel Captiva Island Specialist, Accredited Buyer’s Representative as well as a Senior Real Estate Specialist. Deb had a very busy month! She is pictured here at the... Read More »