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VIP Realty Group Announced its Top Agents for the Month of July 2020

VIP Realty Group announced its top producers for the month of July. Ted Benjamin had top sales. A Realtor, Senior Real Estate Specialist and Sanibel Captiva Islands Specialist, he has been named VIP’s All Company Rookie of the Year and earned a place in VIP’s President’s Club.  Additionally, Benjamin was the 2019 treasurer and is 2021 President elect for the... Read More »


VIP Realty Group Announced its Top Agents for the Month of May 2020

VIP Realty Group announced its top agents for the month of May. Becky Mulka had top sales. A long-time island resident, she has over a decade of hospitality experience and business knowledge that are the perfect combination to guide and assist buyers and sellers. She gives back to the community in several ways including being an active member of Zonta,... Read More »


Scarecrows In The Park

One of Ft Myers favorite Parks is holding their annual Scarecrows In The Park from October 13th – 29th.  There are so much fun family activities going on, so come bring the whole family for an amazing evening at Lakes Park. They have a huge display of different scarecrows that companies put together in fun cute themes. Also during the event,... Read More »


6th Annual Pink Out Sanibel & Captiva Islands

On Thursday, October 26 between 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Sanibel Fire and Rescue District Station #1 the 6th annual Pink Out picnic will be held.  The Mobile Mammogram motorcoach from the Radiology Regional Center will be visiting the station at that time offering on-site digital mammogram screenings. So if you know any women in the Sanibel area... Read More »


Things To Do In Sanibel: Part 2

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum is actually the only museum in the United States that is devoted to just shells and mollusks that make them. They included a wide variety of shells from all over the world.  The museum offers a wealth of knowledge, facts, and rare insights into the lesser-known complexities of shells. They also cover many historical, cultural,... Read More »


Sanibel Farmers Market Celebrates 10 Years!

This Sunday, October 1st marks the opening day of the local roots farmers markets 10th season.  They will be at City Hall from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday starting October 1st – May 27. So stop on by this season to visit past vendors and even some new ones, there will be approximately 40 vendors this season. Read More »


4TH Annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest

The show will go on! No Hurricane can stop Sanibel from enjoying this amazing, unique festival. The festival will be stopping at Captiva Island from September 22- 24, so come out enjoy some great artists and have a great time. For more information and for the lineup of the event please visit islandhopperfest.com.                    ... Read More »


International Coastal Cleanup

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) invites everyone to participate in this international volunteer event to help get rid of litter, pollution, and debris on our coastlines and waterways.  On Saturday, September 16th bring friends and families to SCCF, located at 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road, between 9 a.m. and noon to check in and pick up your coastal cleanup gear. For more info on... Read More »


Galloway Captiva Triathlon

Galloway’s Seventh annual Captiva Triathlon takes place at South Seas Island Resort September 9th-10th. The adult triathlon will be on Sunday morning and the participants will be completing a quarter mile swim, a 10-mile bike ride, and a 5k run. During this race, they will be closing Captiva Drive from 6:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. There will also be a  kid... Read More »


Things to do on Sanibel: Part 1

Clinic for the Rehabilitation of wildlife (CROW) is a teaching hospital and educational center dedicated to preserving wildlife through state-of-the-art veterinary care, education, research, and conservation medicine. CROW offers many special interactive learning events, and daily visual presentations. Check out www.crowclinic.org to check out more info on their admission and event schedule!   Read More »