A Juried Exhibit will be on view in the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery starting Friday, December 17th through Sunday, January 23rd. There will also be an artists reception from 5-7 PM on Friday, January 7th. The exhibit and reception are both free and open to the public. “Awakening” is the theme of this year’s exhibit consisting of 67 pieces.... Read More »
VIP family and friends joyfully came together to create a very merry and bright Christmas Tree! Read More »
The team of Robin Humphrey and Martha Smith had top sales. Humphrey, a native of England, has been with VIP Realty for more than 30 years. He is a lifetime member of the VIP President’s Club and member of the Chairman’s Club. Additionally, Humphrey has been president of the Sanibel Captiva Islands Board of Realtors twice and voted Realtor of... Read More »
A great way to learn about Sanibel’s native vegetation and landscaping is by walking the City Hall grounds planted exclusively with native plants. These native plants require no fertilizer and reseed themselves with little maintenance. Vegetation Committee members will provide information on proper planting and care. A perfect way to get ideas for your own garden and landscaping projects. Scheduled... Read More »
The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce announced the return of the Luminary festival this year. Sanibel will celebrate Luminary on December 3rd (5:30 PM – 9:00 PM) and Captiva on December 4th. The holiday festivities include decorations, live music, sidewalk sales and free refreshments all along a trail lined with luminary candles. Read More »
Ken King had top sales. King is a licensed realtor from the Hudson Valley of New York. After retiring from law enforcement, he returned to the construction industry, where he managed an excavation and rock crushing company. In 1996, King and his wife closed on their first Sanibel home. For the next 20 years, he spent as much time as... Read More »
The Gala Movie Premiere event will take place on February 22, 2022 showing “Secrets & Stories of the Sanibel Lighthouse” at The Community House. The film is a documentary highlighting Sanibel Island and the Sanibel Lighthouse. The funds raised through this event will go towards improvements to the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village. Read More »
Elected VIP Board Members 2022 Board of Directors ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ President – Amy Wainwright Originally from a small town in western New York, Amy and her husband moved to Sanibel in 2006, an island that she had visited every year since 1972. In 2013, she earned her realtor’s license and joined VIP Realty, where she earned the title Rookie of the... Read More »
Kicks off November 1st and lasts throughout the entire month of November. Passports are available and come with a restaurant list and a map. The passports can be purchased at Crow’s Visitor Education Center, Bank of the Islands and Edison National Bank locations, all Bailey’s General Store locations, Huxter’s Market & Deli and select participating restaurants. There is also an... Read More »
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 »