Sanibel and Captiva Real Estate Blog

John Runs For His Life..........


Knights of Fright 5K in Estero, FL 10/29/2012 at Our Lady of Light Catholic church. John Bates takes the Senior Grandmaster Award. Run Time of 21:51.

John Bates of The Bell Team (VIP Realty Group, Inc.) has been a trusted resource in Sanibel Island Real Estate & Captiva Island Real Estate since 1986. To buy or sell, call John Bates & The Bell Team 866-472-7800/239-896-2622....

Captiva Real Estate, New Listing


SUNSET CAPTIVA #17
Great 2 BR/2.5 BA single family home situated in a Gulf to Bay community. Just steps to the beach, pool, BBQ grills, dock with Gulf & Bay access and tennis courts. Wonderful family community, excellent rental, furnished with exceptions. Close to shopping, Chapel, restaurants and library. Asking $685,000...

Captiva's BIGGEST Halloween Party - 'Tween Waters Inn Resort


Don't miss out on one of the most infamous events of the year at 'Tween Waters Inn, the scariest Halloween Party on the the West coast. Be there or be square for the Twisted Circus Party.

Music by Deb & The Dynamics and a $1,000.00 costume contest to be judged at midnight.

October 29th, 2011 from 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Cost is $15.00 at the door for anyone 21 and over. Adults only!

Make a weekend out of it and check out great island accomodations, restaurants, shopping, gorgeous white sandy beaches and turqoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

The Bell Team has over 26 years of experience in the Sanibel Island Real Estate & Captiva Island Real Estate Markets, you couldn't be in better hands....

Sanibel Island Cinema - Don't Miss this!!


A Fright Night in the police station comes to Sanibel’s Island Cinema.

“Inkubus” an R rated horror film starring Robert Englund (Freddy Kruger) comes to Sanibel’s Island Cinema for three nights only: Oct. 29-31. Island Cinema is located in the Bailey’s Center at the intersection of Periwinkle Way and Tarpon Bay Road. Showings are at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10. Inkubus tells the story of a skeleton crew working the final shift at a soon to be demolished police station. As you might expect when Inkubus shows up, the real demolition begins.


Mr. Chad Verdi, who owns the production company for “Inkubus” is the owner and part time resident of a home on Captiva. He is the movie’s producer and appears as one of the characters. Mr. Verdi decided to limit...

John's still running......


John Bates ran in the Renaissance 5K Run, it was for the Childrens Hospital benefit. He placed 5th overall and placed 1st in his age group taking home the Senior Grand Master trophy.

John Bates of The Bell Team (VIP Realty Group, Inc.) has been a trusted resource in Sanibel Island Real Estate & Captiva Island Real Estate since 1986. To buy or sell, call John Bates & The Bell Team 866-472-7800/239-896-2622....

Sanibel Farmers Market


The Sanibel Island Farmers Market begins Sunday, November 6 at Sanibel City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road (Between the Library and BIG ARTS). The market will reoccur each Sunday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. through April 29th, 2012.

Market organizers Jean Baer and Betsy Ventura are happy to report that they have 30+ vendors participating this year. The expanded list of participants include baked goods, live plants, honey, pasta, cheese, sausages, fresh fish, fresh produce, organic veggies and many other good things that make a trip to the Sanibel Island Farmer's Market a delight. Jean and Betsy have worked hand in hand with the city to insure the Farmers Market remains true to its intent and offers high quality specialized items...

Captiva Island Real Estate, New Listing


DIRECT BAY VIEWS!
If you are looking for the perfect island get-a-way, look no longer. Gorgeous, direct Bay-front 5 BR/4 BA custom home, only steps away from the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Shared dock w/lift and direct access to the Bay & Gulf. Exquisite details throughout the house include, wood & custom tile floors, cathedral ceilings, gourmet kitchen w/Sub-zero, granite counters & custom cabinetry, balconies, decks & porches with expansive water views. Intercom & fire sprinklers. Private, fenced pool and spa. This is the perfect home for entertaining friends and family. Close to many island amenities, marina; yacht club; chapel; island restaurants & shopping. Furnishings negotiable. Asking $3,399,000...

Sanibel Island Cinema


A Fright Night in the police station comes to Sanibel’s Island Cinema.

“Inkubus” an R rated horror film starring Robert Englund (Freddy Kruger) comes to Sanibel’s Island Cinema for three nights only: Oct. 29-31. Island Cinema is located in the Bailey’s Center at the intersection of Periwinkle Way and Tarpon Bay Road. Showings are at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10. Inkubus tells the story of a skeleton crew working the final shift at a soon to be demolished police station. As you might expect when Inkubus shows up, the real demolition begins.


Mr. Chad Verdi, who owns the production company for “Inkubus” is the owner and part time resident of a home on Captiva. He is the movie’s producer and appears as one of the characters. Mr. Verdi decided to limit the...

Lexington Cares 5K


John keeps running.....

The Lexington Cares 5K was a fundraiser for the Regional Cancer Center at Lee Memorial Health System to benefit the Breast Health Center.

Race day was 10/8/2011, start time was 7:30 a.m.

John Bates won Senior Grand Master Award and finished the race in 22.47 minutes.

John Bates of The Bell Team (VIP Realty Group, Inc.) has been a trusted resource in Sanibel Island Real Estate & Captiva Island Real Estate since 1986. To buy or sell, call John Bates & The Bell Team 866-472-7800/239-896-2622....

Sanibel 10K Race for F.I.S.H.


Run...John...Run!!

There were 385 participants in the race and our team member, John Bates, ran the race on Saturday, October 15, 2011 and finished 39th overall, with a time of 46.25 minutes. John Bates was the fastest man in his age group.

F.I.S.H. of Sanibel
The mission of F.I.S.H. is to lend a helping hand to those in need who live, work or visit Sanibel and Captiva by providing free services such as transportation, food pantry, meal delivery, health equipment, and emergency financial assistance through a group of volunteers who care about enhancing the quality of life for all those who request help.

(The above statement was taken from the F.I.S.H. website and if you would like more information about F.I.S.H., please go to www.fishofsanibel.com...