Archive for April, 2013

Big Arts Play

I’ve heard rave review for the play currently running at the Herb Straus Theater on Sanibel.  It’s called Fully Committed. One talented actor plays 40 different roles.  He does an amazing job and it is incredible funny.  The show runs through April 27 and Buy One Get One Free tickets are available by calling the theater.  I highly recommend it! Read More »


Sanibel Real Estate Market

Our island real estate market has been very active so far this year.  Market performance is usually expressed in sales terms which show past performance. In real estate it’s usually closed listings. There are other measurements, however, that express market expectations rather than past performance. They are pending and contingent listings. These are properties that have gone to contract but... Read More »


National Letter Carrier Food Drive

Mark your calendars! The nation’s largest single day food drive called “Stamp Out Hunger” will be held Saturday, May 11. Most any kind of food can be donated as long as it is unopened and in unbreakable containers. Place them by your mailbox and the mail carriers and their helpers will pick them up. If you are returning north prior to... Read More »


Sanibel Wins Again

TripAdvisor has awarded Sanibel with the 2013 Travelers’ Choice Islands Award. Based on millions of reviews and opinions posted from TripAdvisor travelers, the awards recognize top islands around the world.  Sanibel came in number 6.  TripAdvisor described Sanibel: “Most vacation spots are either relaxing (Tahiti) or family friendly (Orlando).  Sanibel Island, however, is that rare place with both.”  I couldn’t... Read More »