Archive for June, 2015

Deb Gleason

Sanibel resident Deb McQuade Gleason has been an islander since 1958. She attended the “Old Sanibel Schoolhouse” and remembers ferry boat rides fondly. She later received a degree in social science from the University of South Florida. A Sanibel realtor since 1997, Deb has achieved the Island Specialist Certification to enhance her service to her clients. She enjoys sharing her... Read More »


Dan Cohn

Real Estate Experience: Coldwell Banker Previews International, John Naumann & Associates Inc. 1980 – merger with Coldwell Banker, Wyman Atkins Realty 1979 – 1980 Education & Professional Accomplishments: Honors graduate Phillips Exeter Academy 1972, BA in History, Pomona College 1976, Florida Real Estate License 1978, Florida Mortgage Broker’s License 1984 Professional Association: Sanibel & Captiva Islands Board of Realtors, inception... Read More »


Arika Bjorkedal

Arika grew up on a farm west of the Twin Cities and attended The Blake School in Minneapolis. It was there that she gained an appreciation for both small town and city life. She headed to the East Coast and graduated from Union College in New York. One of four children, Arika quickly learned the skills of negotiation, cooperation, and... Read More »


Karen Bell

Karen Bell is dedicated to providing her clients with a truly impressive real estate experience and is genuinely passionate about bringing her client’s dreams to life! Specializing in the islands of Sanibel and Captiva, her love for the islands and the coastal lifestyle is very present as she caringly serves her client’s specific priorities and real estate goals.  Since 1986,... Read More »


John Bates

John Bates is truly dedicated to providing exceptional, professional and comprehensive real estate services to his valued clients.  As a specialist in Residential, Vacation/Second Home and Waterfront Properties, John delivers an insightful and in-depth assessment of the current regional trends within the communities of the islands of Sanibel and Captiva and the Fort Myers area.  Having resided on Captiva lsland for... Read More »