Noonish 10-13-23, at end of Dixie Beach Blvd, a little bay water sloshing onto the road.

 Here on Anchor Dr, I had expected to see some just-emptied Friday trash cans floating up the street, instead it is probably more accurate to say that they now are just cleaner.

Fingers crossed that there more fall-like weather arrives next week. The islands are getting busier with snowbirds returning and repairs underway at more properties.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors®

Continuing our local Association of Realtors® tradition, the 26^th Annual “End of Season” event with golf tournament, followed by party and auction for RPAC (Realtor Political Action Committee) was held Wed at The Sanctuary. Of course, the end of season usually is in April/May so this was a few months later than usual, but it was well attended, with many colleagues and business affiliates seeing each other in-person for the first time since the storm.

As an event sponsor and auction item donor, SanibelSusan Realty got some good advertising, while as always, The Sanctuary food and service were terrific. At least $13K was raised for RPAC which continually works for the good of real estate and the industry. Through the years, the islands have reaped their benefits.

Yesterday was a morning Caravan Meeting (held at BIG ARTS) with three new home listings open for viewing after the meeting.

Re-openings & Island News

BIG ARTS Community Chorus – The fall session began this week with rehearsals for upcoming events including holiday concerts in the performance hall on Dec 14 and 19 (this one with Sanibel School singers). Between the pandemic and hurricane, it had been years since I had seen some of these singers. It’s great to be back together again. No auditions are required to sing, with a fun repertoire planned. Sign up to join us and get concert tickets at BIG ARTS.

Captiva Cruises – Reported this week that the “Lady Chadwick” made her first trip back to Cabbage Key since the hurricane. See their cruise offerings and scheduling info at www.CaptivaCruises.com.

Community House – All are invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand reopening of The Sanibel Community House on Thurs Oct 26 at 11 a.m.

Pointe Santo – Has unit drywall work underway and recently posted on their Facebook page a rendering of their future Pointe Santo clubhouse. The clubhouse and children’s programs have always been a draw to the community. Their architect is a local favorite, Joyce Owens.

Sanibel Arms West – Posted on their website that all 13 of their condo roofs have been restored. Nine of their buildings and those units have rough electrical, plus six condo buildings/units have their rough plumbing in. Every day brings more progress.

Timbers Restaurant & Fish Market – Timbers Restaurant is reopening Thurs Oct 19 and will be open every day beginning at 5 p.m. Their elevator is working and the Fish Market is already open (daily from noon until 8 p.m.).

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Real Estate

With data from the islands MLS (Multiple Listing Service), below are summary tables of the residential sales statistics, followed by the islands MLS action this week.

Just look at how many Sanibel homes have sold/closed year-to-date – 46 more than last year and nearly three times more than the number of condo sales.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity Oct 6‑13

Sanibel

CONDOS

2 new listings: Mariner Pointe #951 1/1 $499K, Pointe Santo #E6 2/2 $1.595M.

2 price changes: Spanish Cay #C4 2/2 now $489K, Sundial #A303 1/1 now $699K.

1 back on market: Seashells #26 2/2 $450K.

2 new sale: Seascape #204 3/3.5 listed at $2.9M.

No closed sales.

HOMES

7 new listings: 1535 Wilton Ln 2/2 $599K, 579 Rabbit Rd 4/3.5 $799K, 1684 Bunting Ln 2/2 $829K, 455 Peachtree Rd 2/2 $850K, 1806 Ibis Ln 3/2 $889K, 1319 Par View Dr 3/2.5 $1,349M, 848 Birdie View Pt 4/3.5 $2.595M.

6 price changes: 1835 Ardsley Way 2/2 now $450K, 1258 Sand Castle Rd 3/2 now $799K, 4263 Gulf Pines Dr 3/2 now $850K, 1586 Century Ct 3/2.5 now $965K, 488 Lighthouse Way 4/4 now $4.695M, 4355 West Gulf Dr 4/4.5.5 now $5.25M.

4 new sales: 1653 Sand Castle Rd (1/2 duplex) 3/2.5 listed at $679K, 1683 Atlanta Plaza Dr 3/2 listed at $489K, 1986 Wild Lime Dr 3/2 listed at $859K, 1388 Tahiti Dr 3/2 listed at $1.199M.

3 closed sales: 1667 Sabal Sands Rd 3/3 $950K, 721 Cardium St 3/2.5 $1.3M, 676 Cardium St 4/2 $1.349M.

LOTS

1 new listing: 4580 Bowen Bayou Rd $349.9K.

No price changes.

1 new sale: 1030 White Ibis Dr listed at $489K

No closed sales.

Captiva

CONDOS

2 new listings: Tennis Villas #3126 1/1 $450K, Gulf Beach Villas #2613 1/1 $695K.

No price changes.

2 new sales: Tennis Villas #3210 1/1 listed at $550K, Bayside Villas #5232 1/2 listed at $645K.

No closed sales.

HOMES

1 new listing: 14865 Mango Ct 2/2 $1.75M.

No price changes, new or closed sales.

LOTS

Nothing to report.

This representation is based in part on data supplied by the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service. Neither the association nor its MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy.  Data maintained by the association, or its MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.  The information provided represents the general real estate activity in the community and does not imply that SanibelSusan Realty Associates is participating or participated in these transactions.

Enjoy your weekend! & enjoy one more pix! It always makes me smile when I pass this mermaid mailbox.