August 2, 2023 | The City of Sanibel received the following information from Lee County Information Received from Lee County: Board votes to support “Savor the Shore” campaign to boost restaurants and attractions Fort Myers, FL, Aug. 1, 2023 – The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to waive tolls on the Sanibel Causeway […]

24, July, 2023 | Peter Craig, Heidrick & Company Insurance Bottom Line: First, the not-so-good news. No, your property insurance bill isn’t likely to come down anytime soon. Now for the better news. Yes, you are likely to have access to more property insurance options soon which will provide the potential for you to be able […]

10, July, 2023 | Peter Craig, Heidrick & Company Insurance Citizens is responsible for paying hurricane and other covered claims to its policyholders. If Citizens funds are depleted after a catastrophic event, resulting in a deficit, assessments are levied according to Florida law. This ability to levy assessments provides Citizens with resources to pay claims […]

24, May, 2023 | American Eagle Mortgage An FHA 203K loan, also known as a rehab loan, is a type of loan offered by the Federal Housing Administration. This loan allows you to purchase or refinance a home that needs repairs or renovations. The main benefit of this loan is that you can include the […]

Design experts are sharing what’s in this year, plus what styles are on the way out. BY MONIQUE VALERISUPDATED: FEB 23, 2023 If you’ve been searching for the right opportunity to add more style, vigor and comfort to your space, you’ll appreciate this list. We checked in with professional designers and industry players for their take on […]

Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc. When: Saturday, June 10th from 8am-12am In collaboration with the Mound House and Moss Marina we will be cleaning the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve and the yatch basin. We will be removing casual litter and debris caught in the mangroves and geotagging larger items for removal. Sign-Up Now!

MAY 9, 2023/BY KCM CREW Data clearly shows today’s market is very different than it was before the housing crash in 2008. Rest assured, this isn’t a repeat of what happened back then. Here’s why. Read More…

by Tim Hart – VanDyk Mortgage Some people have dubbed this the “Biden rule”, but this is really a change from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Read More…Conventional loans are the only loan program that this has happened with. First step. It is for new mortgages only. Your existing mortgage will not be affected. Here’s […]

REALTOR® Magazine Interior design experts unpack this future-minded design philosophy that centers on reducing waste. April 27, 2023 Design Trends By: Leandra Beabout The word “sustainable” is an all-encompassing idea that breaks down into many parts. It could refer to anything from a product made with environmentally-friendly materials to a lifestyle that minimizes one’s carbon footprint. […]

Find open businesses on Sanibel and Captiva, as well as island businesses opened off island. Click here to visit the wander app! April 26, 2023