Archive for February, 2014

Sanibel Real Estate Stats

Here are Sales statistics for the period January 1st – February 21st 2014: 29 houses closed with 40 under contract. There was a 26% decrease in the average sale price compared to 2006. 10 condos closed with 23 under contract. There was a 23% decrease in the average sale price compared to 2006. 2 lots closed with 7 under contract.... Read More »


2014 Sanibel Captiva Triathelon

September is just around the corner and that’s when the triathlon is scheduled. There will be three children’s races on the 13th, which will be short distances for the traditional races – swim, run and bike. The adult races will be on the 14th and consist of ¼ mile swim, 10-mile bike ride and 3.1 mile run. It will be... Read More »


Things to do at Ding Darling

There are some new programs that started in January at the Refuge. The plan is to run them through the end of April. The programs are free. They start at 8:30 and last anywhere from a half hour to two hours and cover such things as Nature Photography, Plants of the Bailey Tract Tour, Calusa Shell Mound Tours, Craft &... Read More »


Sanibel & Captiva Birds Gallery

Sanibel & Captiva offer a wide variety of birds for photographers to enjoy. Read More »


Sanibel & Captiva Wildlife

Sanibel & Captiva offer a wide variety of wildlife for photographers to enjoy. Read More »


Sanibel Watersports Gallery

Sanibel & Captiva Islands have an assortment of water sports that can be enjoyed by all ages. Read More »


Shell Fair

Mark your calendars now for the annual Shell Fair to be held at the Sanibel Community House March 6-8. There will be a variety of shell exhibits collected from all over the world, as well as shell arts and crafts.  Exhibits will be judged and awards presented at the end of the show.  Here is the link for more details:... Read More »


Interesting Cruises in our Area

Both Captiva Cruises and SCCF are offering new cruises this year. Captiva Cruises will be cruising to the Tarpon Lodge and the Calusa Indian Mounds. They will leave at 10 AM on Tuesdays from McCarthy’s Marina on Captiva and travel to Pineland on Pine Island. The diverse fishing culture of the area will be discussed during the cruise which will... Read More »