Street carnival on Sanibel Island

Celebrate the Weekend With the Captiva Carnival

Captiva’s holiday celebrations continue this weekend with Cuban Dance and Jazz Concerts tonight and tomorrow night.  There is also a street parade on Andy Rosse Lane Saturday starting at 4:00PM.  In addition there are lectures sponsored by SCCF at various times during the day on Saturday.  At least the weather is forecast to be good this weekend.  Last Friday night... Read More »


a bird in sanibel florida next to the pier

Red Sox Spring Training

JetBlue Park at Fenway South is the new spring training stadium in Ft. Myers for the Boston Red Sox and it is taking shape quickly now.  Most of the seats are in and the grass is down.  There is also a replica of the Green Monster in left field and the old Fenway scoreboard has been erected.  The first game... Read More »


exterior of a sanibel island home for sale

Current Statistics for Sanibel and Captiva Real Estate

Interesting stats for the first 11 months of the year.  There were 186 closed house sales this year compared to 123 for the same time frame last year.  Condos were 156 closed this year compared to 133 for January-November  2010.  Lot sales are down a bit with 18 closed sales this year compared to 21 for the same time frame... Read More »


the beautiful florida beaches

Elevate Your Sanibel Island Experience at the Luminary

Stop by Island Paws in the Sanibel Shoppes (Periwinkle and Tarpon Bay Roads) tonight during Luminary between 5:00 and 7:00.  You can have your favorite pet’s picture taken with Santa.  Photography is provided by Shari Browne Photography and the donation of $35 goes to benefit CROW.  While you’re out, stop by the VIP office at 2000 Periwinkle for hotdogs, sides... Read More »


Sanibel Island lighthouse on the beaches of Sanibel Island

Light Up Your Sanibel Island Adventure With the Sanibel Luminary

Come out and join us this Friday night for Sanibel‘s Luminary celebration.  Ride the trolley around to view the lights and then support one of our local restaurants for dinner.  It’s always a good time and it looks like the weather will be great.  Saturday night will be Captiva’s night to celebrate.  Hope to see you there. Read More »


Family on Beach in Sanibel and Captiva Isalnds

Get a Taste of Sanibel and Captiva Islands

This is the 30th year for the Sanibel/Captiva Taste of the Islands.  Come on out to the Sanibel Community Park starting at 12:30 this Sunday.  There will be lots of people you know and lots of good food for a good cause! Read More »


Cracker Fest

The San Cap Cracker Festival is set for this Friday night, November 4.  It ‘s a fundraiser for the local chapter of START (Solutions to Avoid Tide), a group that is very active in protecting our local waters.  The event will be held behind the Bait Box on Periwinkle (across from the Lazy Flamingo).  Reservations are $75/person and include an... Read More »


New Listing

I have a great new listing at Pointe Santo, unit E-3.  It’s a ground floor 2 bedroom/2 bath condo with newly remodeled kitchen.  This unit is so close to the beach you can hear the waves.  Priced at $885,000. Bring me an offer! Read More »


More Sanibel Wildlife

The infra-red night-time cameras at Ding Darling have captured some amazing pictures.  Check out this bobcat carrying a small gator!  I don’t know what happened to the black bear that was previously caught on camera a couple months ago.  Haven’t seen any pictures of him lately. Read More »


Sanibel Condo for Sale

 I have a great new listing at Sundial.  It’s a ground floor 2 bedroom condo that has been totally updated and remodeled with granite counters, crown molding, new furnishings, and colorful beach decor. Price to sell at $495,000.  Currently in the Sundial rental program which allows daily rentals.  Call me for more pictures and all the details. Read More »