For the month of April 2011 there were 21 closed home sales with 46 pending or contingent. There were 12 condo sales closed with 36 pending or contingent and 2 lots closed with 5 more under contract. These are similar numbers to last year when 16 homes, 16 condos, and 2 lot sales were closed in the month of April. Read More »
This little screech owl appeared recently in an owl box on South Yachtsman on Sanibel. It is owl nesting season, but we don’t know if there is a nest in the box or if he’s just hanging out. Read More »
Free admission to bikers and hikers at Ding Darling today with no cars to get in the way. They are celebrating the 41st anniversary of Earth Day. Come on out and enjoy this gorgeous weather we’re having. Read More »
We have just returned from this annual music fest on the Suwannee River near Live Oak, FL. This was our second year and the music was better than ever with 3 days worth of music from such bands as The Steve Miller Band, Robert Plank, and The Allman Brothers. Although there were “issues” with our rental RV, the great music,... Read More »
It’s snowy plover nesting season. Watch out for nests on the beach…they’re very well camouflaged! Read More »
They are using infrared, motion-activated remote cameras now to photograph the wildlife at night in three different areas of the preserve. So far there are more bobcat photos then expected and even some of the lone coyote. What a great non-invasive way to monitor and observe the animals. Read More »
Only a few weeks left to enjoy the farmer’s market on Sunday mornings. There’s a greater variety of booths this year. Along with fresh fruits and vegetables at good prices, there are many other unusual items to tempt you. It’s a good place to take the dog and catch up with friends. It’s located outside city hall and the easiest... Read More »
I have a new listing at Pointe Santo #C-35. This is a remodeled 3 bedroom/2 bath unit with Gulf and lagoon views priced to sell at $879,000. Sanibel does not have a lot of 3 bedroom weekly rental units so don’t miss out on this one. Three day rentals are allowed also. This unit did over $63,000 last year in... Read More »
The Sox play their final spring training game at City of Palms Park today. No one knows the future for this 19 year old park, located in downtown Ft. Myers, when the Sox move to their brand new spring training stadium next year. Lee county still owes over $23 million on the mortgage so they need to find a use for it soon. There is a national... Read More »
There have been 6 house closings the past week and 3 condo closings…similar to last weeks 8 house and 3 condo closings. With the island packed with people, there have been lots of showings and there are currently 34 homes and 37 condos pending or contingent on Sanibel. Sure hope this continues! Read More »
