Sanibel and Captiva Real Estate Blog

Is John Running On Empty??


Not a chance.....John won Senior Grand Master in the Cape 5K
His Time 20:51
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Storm Update

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The Best of the Islands


Karen Bell was voted "BEST" Realtor on Sanibel & Captiva Island 2012!!
The Bell Team was voted "BEST" Real Estate Team on Sanibel & Captiva Island 2012!!
Thank you to all of our customers for voting us the BEST on the islands.
We appreciate your business and hope the future brings prosperity to all.

Fast Cat XC 5K

John Bates is running out of competition. He takes the Senior Grand Master Trophy with a time of 21:26. Go John Go.
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Island Excitement!!


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Island Update

A Florida Island Draws an Array of Seashells and Their Hunters


Courtesy of LIZETTE ALVAREZ and the New York Times

The tide is low. The sun crawls toward the ocean for a final dip. The time is here: The hunt is on.
Hundreds take to the beach near the lighthouse on this hammock-shaped island, hunching over the sand as they dig, lift, inspect and move on. The position is so common it has a name: the Sanibel Stoop. The beachcombers wave and chitchat but, with their competitive instincts primed, they steer clear of one another's turf, keeping a sharp eye out for dots or spirals or telltale lumps in the sand.

"We take our shelling very seriously," said Clark Rambo, who is known as Super Sheller Clark, a moniker used, sometimes admiringly, sometimes grudgingly, by his wife, Pam. "Every day on the beach is a treasure hunt, and that's what makes it so competitive."

Stretched out as far as the eye can see are shells - large, tiny, cone-shaped,...

Sanibel Island Real Estate, Price Reduced

CHARMING ISLAND DUPLEX


Elegant near beach duplex, situated on a large corner lot with lush native landscaping in luxurious island neighborhood. Each side offers 2 BR/1.5 BA and was professionally renovated in 2009. Spacious 2-story layout with tile floors, raised ceiling in dining/living room, stunning wood interior staircases, carpet throughout 2nd floors, private wood decks, laundry rooms, master bedrooms with walk-in closets and 2 zone a/c with ultra-violet filter systems. Paver walkways with charming center courtyard and 12x16 arbor and covered parking. Just steps from the beach...

Captiva Island Real Estate, Price Reduction

DIRECT BAY VIEWS!


If you are looking for the perfect island get-a-way, wait 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...