We’re pretty serious about our vegetation here on Sanibel. In fact, the City of Sanibel has a special Vegetation Committee with …
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2022 Updated FEMA Flood Maps on Sanibel Island
On November 17, 2022, the new FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map became effective, which updated the Flood Maps on Sanibel …
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Portability of Florida’s “Save Our Homes” Benefit
Did you know Florida homeowners can transfer Save Our Homes savings when purchasing a new homestead property within the …
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Updating Your Sanibel Condo
We hate to say it, but there are a number of condos on Sanibel Island that could use some serious updating. We’re not talking …
The Beauty of Sanibel Island
When you live in paradise, you sometimes become numb to the beauty of your hometown. Driving through neighborhoods of lush native …
Flood Insurance on Sanibel Island
“Do we need flood insurance?” Good question! If you are financing, yes. If you are not financing, it is up to your …
Florida Property Taxes Explained
In Florida, property tax is handled at the local government level. Assessed Home Value Every county in Florida has …
Sanibel Kids Living The Good Life
Each Mother’s Day, I take a moment to count my blessings. With four kids and my husband, Jim, I quickly fill an entire handful of …
4 Steps to Traveling with Pets
Vacation destinations like Sanibel & Captiva tend to see an influx of visitors in and out of town throughout the year. Not to …
How To Know You’re An Islander
Many folks visit from afar to vacation on our island, and lots of nearby Floridians find Sanibel a great place to spend the day …