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Sanibel Historical Village Reopening Tuesday, October 19th

Open: Tuesday – Saturday Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM $10.00 Admission for Adults over 18; no charge for children or members Located at 950 Dunlop Rd. (Next to BIG ARTS) Relive Sanibel’s History at the Sanibel Historical Museum. Tour eleven buildings dating back to 1898 and make sure to check out the Gift Shop. Read More »


VIP Sanibel Sales Office received a Modern Makeover

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Voted Best Real Estate Team, Again!

Congratulations to Karen Bell and The Bell Team Voted “The Best of the Islands 2021” Real Estate Team Karen Bell and The Bell Team – which also includes John Bates, Holly Peeples and Sherrill Sims – is dedicated to providing its clients with impressive real estate experience. Since 1986, Karen has been one of the most prominent brokers in the... Read More »


The Sanibel Island Farmers Market has returned!

Open Every Sunday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM October through May At Sanibel City Hall 800 Dunlap Rd., Sanibel FL 33957 Overflow parking can be found at Big Arts and Sanibel Library! Vendors offering: Baked Goods, Live Plants, Honey, Pasta, Cheese, Sausage, Guacamole, Fresh Fish, Fresh Organic Produce and Much More. Some new vendors this year: Mangia Meatballs, Pickles and... Read More »


VIP Realty Group announced its top producers for September 2021

Bob Berning had top sales. Through his specialty in residential, luxury, new construction, golf course and gated communities, he shares his expertise. Berning applies his negotiating skills and strategies to ensure his client’s goals are reached. The team of Tina DiCharia and Glen Simmons had top listings. DiCharia has been a Certified Court Reporter for over 30 years and owned... Read More »


VIP Realty Group announced its top producers for June 2021

Connie Walters had the top sales. Growing up on Sanibel, she assists clients with finding their dream homes, condos and 1031 Exchange properties from the beginning of the process to after the closing. Ted Benjamin had the top listings. A Realtor, Senior Real Estate Specialist and Sanibel Captiva Islands Specialist, he has been named VIP’s All Company Rookie of the... Read More »


VIP Realty Group announced its top producers for the month of April 2021

Deb Smith had top listings. Smith has a background in accounting and holds the Second Home and Resort Specialist, Sanibel Captiva Island Specialist, Accredited Buyer’s Representative, and Senior Real Estate Specialist. Mary Lou Bailey was top producer. The lure of the islands first attracted Bailey in 1973, and she and her family moved here five years later.  She has been... Read More »


VIP Realty donates to Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva

Front Row (L to R): Bob Stern, Clair Beckmann, Mary Lou Bailey, Susan Dunn, Becky Mulka, Jim Hall, Ken King, Deb Smith, Chet Sadler, and Bill RaheSecond Row: Denise Vaughn, Glen Simmons, Mary Morris, Teresa Baker, Deb Gleason, Judie Anderson, Janka Varmuza, Martha Smith, Robin Humphrey, and Bob Berning In a recent ceremony, VIP Realty Group, Inc. donated $1,000 to... Read More »


VIP Realty Group announced its top producers for the month of March 2021

James Hetmanek had top sales. Hetmanek and his wife, Penny, moved to Sanibel in 1993 and raised their two (now adult) children here.  His professional career began as a licensed securities consultant managing diversified stock and bond portfolios for high net worth individuals and groups. He joined VIP Realty in 1998 and is an Associate Broker, graduate of the Real... Read More »


VIP Realty Group announced its top producers for the month of February 2021

The team of Lynda and Kit Traverso had top listings. The Traversos have been selling real estate on Sanibel and Captiva since 1988, with sales exceeding $500 million. Lynda has been a source for numerous publications regarding local real estate information and has been quoted by Investor’s Business Daily, Barron’s, CNN-Money, as well as the national Realtor Magazine.  They were... Read More »