Tag Archives: Sanibel Florida

Ding Darling News

There’s a new permanent exhibit opening soon at Ding Darling Wildlife Preserve called Saving Sea Turtles.  It will be an interactive exhibit located in the Visitor’s Center with the grand unveiling happening August 29th. Stop on by and check it out!

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Good News

Recently released figures indicate that people still like us a lot. Lee County, through their tourism consultant, reported that the tourism tax collections (which reflect occupancy levels) for the beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel continue record-breaking increases. The first … Continue reading

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Sanibel Real Estate Stats Jan.-June 2014

2014 – 123 houses closed with 34 under contract. There was a 7.8% decrease in the average sale price compared to 2013 and a 26% decrease in the average sale price compared to 2006.   2014 – 101 condos closed … Continue reading

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Sanibel Condo for You

 My listing at Blind Pass has just been reduced to $399,000.  This is a fantastic price for a 3-bedroom unit. The recent sales in the complex of 3 bedroom units were $461,000 and $485,000. My seller wants this SOLD!

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Sanibel is Blooming

 Poinciana trees are colorful this time of year!

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Sanibel Real Estate Stats Jan. 1 – June 8

2014 – 111 homes closed with 35 under contract. There was a 6% decrease in the average sale price compared to 2013 and there was a 25% decrease in the average sale price compared to 2006.   2014 – 93 … Continue reading

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Bailey’s Islands Night is Tonight

The 21st annual Islands Night is tonight at Hammond Stadium. The game is between the Ft Myers Miracle and the Lakeland Flying Tigers. Gates open at 5:30 with the pre-game parade and activities scheduled for 6:15. It’s always a fun night … Continue reading

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Attention Hikers

I just read that the Indigo and Cross Dike Trails in Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge were closed starting this week so they can be resurfaced. This maintenance will reduce erosion and enhance visitor access. The trails are scheduled to reopen … Continue reading

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Sanibel & Captiva Islands

 Just another day in paradise!

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Clean Air

I read recently in USA Today an interesting article on rising ozone levels. Although there are definite improvements in air quality compared to previous decades, the ozone levels are still rising according to the 2014 State of the Air Report.  The San … Continue reading

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