Between a pandemic and a hurricane, I don’t know how I would have survived without books. As a construction team worked diligently to repair my Ian-battered house, I escaped into the worlds created by Marie Benedict in “The Mystery of Mrs. Christie”, “The Only Woman in the Room”, “The Other Einstein” and “The Personal Librarian”. Bird and Sherwin’s 590-page tome,... Read More »
Congratulations to Deb Smith who had TOP SALES! 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 certifications. Debbie Ringdahl had top listings and was top producer. With lifetime sales exceeding $90 million, Ringdahl specializes in luxury homes, condos, and new home lots... Read More »
VIP Realty Group is proud to announce that Michael Billheimer has joined the team! A Sanibel native and third generation island resident, his family discovered Sanibel in 1898. They purchased property and built the High Tide Cottages, now High Tide Condominium. Billheimer attended Sanibel Elementary School and worked at the Nutmeg restaurant, now the Nutmeg Village, which was built and... Read More »
Have you ever driven over the Sanibel Causeway and realized you were breathless from taking in that view? Every time I return to Sanibel, I count my blessings that I am able to enjoy this slice of paradise. And, like many of us, I have taken that causeway for granted. But no more! Who would have thought that the island... Read More »
How wonderful to see new growth on our beloved islands of Sanibel and Captiva! After our “once-in-a-century” storm, it has been the most challenging of times for people and plants. Those of us who have had the privelage to live on or visit Captiva or Sanibel, may have taken our mangrove forests for granted. Until September 28, 2022! Now we... Read More »
VIP Realtors attended the Annual Florida Realtor Convention & Trade Expo in Orlando Aug. 16-17th. (Photo provided by Connie Walters: Becky Mulka, Connie Walters, Jim Hall & Tina DiCharia) @sanibelrealtor Connie Walters, VIP Realtors Sisters Selling SWFL – VIP Realty Group #viprealtygroupsanibel #sanibelvacationrentals Read More »
VIP Realty participates in International Coastal Cleanup Day! Agents with VIP Realty Group participated in the 39th annual International Coastal Cleanup Day (ICC) by picking up trash and debris on the beaches of Sanibel’s East End. Held annually on the third Saturday of September, more than 16 million volunteers have collected over 340 million pounds of trash around the world... Read More »
Teresa Baker had top sales. Baker and her husband moved to Sanibel in 1986 and built their first home in Seagull Estates. She has a degree from the University of Tennessee in Merchandising, her Real Estate/Brokers License, Graduate Realtor Institute designation and SCIS designation. Consistently a top producer, her tenacity, honesty, fairness and tireless work ethic are well known to... Read More »
VIP Realty Group announces its top producers for the month Arika Bjorkedal had top sales and top listings. A Minnesota native, Bjorkedal vacationed with her family on the beaches of Southwest Florida while growing up. A graduate of Union College in New York, she has made Florida her home and helps each of her customers make Southwest Florida their home... Read More »