If you have ever followed the news on Sanibel and Captiva Islands, you have surely noticed a stream of stories related to nature and natural beauty. It’s not easy to describe, but it is this natural charm that drives the real estate and tourism industries on these Southwest Continue Reading
Successful United Way Campaign Good for Everyone
For those of us considering the Sanibel Island real estate market, one deciding factor may be the vitality of area philanthropy. It’s a measure of a community’s strength, economic optimism, and a sure sign that there will be positive ways to use your strengths to help the Continue Reading
Nationwide Home Selling Trends Shift in 2015
Some days it feels like the islands exist in their own world, set apart from the rest country. Still, it’s always a good idea to check national trends every once in a while for a clue as to how the climate of the Captiva and Sanibel real estate market might be Continue Reading
Forbes Features Natural Beauty of Sanibel and Captiva Islands
We all love to tell others about the charm and character of the islands, but there is a catch 22 of being a part of the Captiva and Sanibel Island real estate market: the more you tell the more people will know. It’s great for real estate, but the traffic guards will have Continue Reading
2015 Pine Island Sound Scallop Search
Sanibel and Captiva real estate owners benefit from a healthy and active water ecosystem. One very important element of this fragile ecosystem is the slowly growing population of “bay scallops” in the Pine Island Sound. According to the News-Press, “Large populations of bay Continue Reading
National Press for Captiva and Sanibel Island Fishing
There are so many good reasons to invest in Captiva and Sanibel Island real estate. Sometimes, the best reason is the one that is hardest to catch. Local fisherman Jon Black has been receiving local, regional, and national press for the estimated 552-pound grouper that he Continue Reading
Two Sanibel Island Businesses Give Back to the Community
One of the most exciting things about commercial real estate on Sanibel Island is seeing the potential benefit that every storefront can add to the community. Two businesses on Sanibel have recently been featured for the ways that they are enriching the island both through Continue Reading
Sanibel and Fort Myers Area Cuisine Featured at 2015 Expo Milano
Last night, overlooking some of the most romantic real estate in Milan, journalists and leaders were invited to taste and celebrate the unique cuisine of the Sanibel Island - Fort Myers region of southwest Florida. Under the leadership of American Chef Paul Sanguinetti, an Continue Reading
Discover Captiva Island Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-GXv0mvmRQ Discover Captiva Island Video is now available to view online. Thank you to everyone who turned out for this great event! Continue Reading
3 Days Until short film Discover Captiva Island
The short film produced by our owner Joe Mondelli is only 3 days away. Join us Monday April 13 at 8 Pm at Chadwicks Square at South Seas Resort Captiva Island. Doc Fords will be offering complimentary beer, wine and appitizers. Everyone is welcome. Continue Reading
