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 »
Just a “Total Eclipse of the Heart”?
We were humming along with Bonnie Tyler’s classic tune while safely watching the something-less-than-total solar eclipse yesterday! But, it was still interesting to observe that our sun is so bright that covering half of it doesn’t effect us very much. So much for observing the Purkinje effect! Those red and green colors did not change at all. It was a... Read More »
CONGRATULATONS MARCH TOP PRODUCERS!
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VIP AGENTS LEADING THE WAY FORWARD!
On Thursday, April 4, the FLoridaRealtors(c) organization held a town hall meeting with several State Representatives as well as the FloridaRealtors(c) public policy team. FloridaRealtors(c) President Gia Arvin and CEO Margy Grant led the discussions during this two-hour town hall, held in Naples. VIP Agents and Sanibel & Captiva islands Association of Realtors(SCIAR) Board members BECKY MULKA (President-elect), TINA DiCHARIA... Read More »
Happy Birthday, Diane Barr!
Happy Birthday, Diane Barr, VIP Realty Sanibel & Captiva Office Manager Extraordinaire! On Friday, April 5, some members of the VIP team took a break from their busy schedules to recognize Diane’s Birthday and thank her for all she does for all the staff and clients at VIP. Shown here are Cathy Lumen, Polly Bellmar, Diane Barr and Mary Morris.... Read More »