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After 9 It’s Turtle Time On Sanibel and Captiva Islands!

On April 15, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation will hit the beach, along with 17 of its volunteers, to begin searching for sea turtle nests. Through October, more than 100 volunteers will help survey and record the local nesting season, which ultimately leads to more conservation efforts on the islands. While loggerheads typically arrive on the shores of Sanibel and Captiva in... Read More »


80th Annual Sanibel Shell Festival

The beautiful gulf beaches of Sanibel and Captiva islands are known for the spectacular shelling. There’s even a name for the posture that shelling-enthusiasts assume as they stroll along the water’s edge, shoulders bent and eyes on the sand: the Sanibel Stoop. If you are shelling enthusiasts, drive out to Sanibel to meet artist, scientists and crafters at the 80th... Read More »


Popular Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Returns This Weekend

On Saturday, February 25, one of the most popular annual fundraisers on Sanibel returns: the Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club’s spaghetti dinner. The all-you-can-eat dinner is served from 4 to 8 p.m. and includes pasta with meatballs, bread, salad and a beverage (wine or soda) for $8 per person. The family-friendly event is free for children 10 years and younger. Stay after... Read More »


5th Annual CHR Mardi Gras Fundraiser

Join us at The Dunes Golf and Tennis club on Saturday, February 11th for a an evening of revelry and merriment as we party with a purpose. The festivities will begin at 6:30 pm, there will be Cajun food, music and dancing, raffle, open bar, bourbon tasting lounge, and celebrity swim rally.  So come on down to Sanibel for a great Mardi... Read More »


Thoughts from VIP Realty’s London Office

Some thoughts while saying goodbye to 2016 and hello to 2017…   Baby Boomers are a large portion of the buyers and sellers of real estate not only on Sanibel & Captiva Island but also around the globe!  And of course, VIP Realt A thought from our Mayfair International Office in London… Who’d have thought at the beginning of 2016 that the... Read More »


Christmas Eve Service at Lighthouse Beach

The Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ invites the public to attend its 36th annual Christmas Eve service on the shores of lighthouse beach. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, December 24, free parking is available for attendees and participants are asked to bring their own beach blankets and chairs to sit on. While everyone will receive a candle, attendees are... Read More »


2016 Sanibel Luminary Holiday Stroll

For more than three decades, Sanibel Island visitors, residents, businesses and organizations have come together for the Luminary Holiday Stroll to promote goodwill and community spirit. The family-fun event is Friday, December 2 from 5:30 – 9 pm and features a visit from Santa, a live nativity scene, activities and music. The 32nd annual Luminary Holiday Stroll is hosted by the local chamber. Be sure to... Read More »


Sanibel Thanksgiving celebration service!

This November 20th, the annual Sanibel Thanksgiving Celebration service returns beginning at 6:30 p.m. at BIG ARTS Schein Hall (800 Dunlop Road on Sanibel). Admission is free, and everyone is welcomed so come join along as we celebrate thanksgiving in words and songs. The mayor, city manager, and representatives from all the island churches will take part, along with performances... Read More »


Taste of the Island!

CROW will be host their 35th anniversary of taste of the island! It will be held on November 13th from noon to 5p.m., at the Sanibel Community Park. Children ages 12 and under are free, and for Adults it is a $5 admission. Sixteen restaurants will be participating this year, four new ones to this event are Love Boat Ice Cream, Shima, IL... Read More »


Sanibel Farmers Market

Held on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.  now through April 24, 2017, the Sanibel Island Farmers Market is an open air market featuring 30 vendors. It’s a great place to buy baked goods, live native plants, local raw honey, pasta, cheese, sausages, fresh fish and organic produce.  It is a well-rounded enjoyable Sunday outing for everyone, including well behaved dogs. This... Read More »