Greg Snow - Southwest Florida Real Estate Expert provides real estate services to Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captiva Islands

Today, I am fortunate to be on one of the nicest places I have ever been, lived, worked, and played on. Sanibel Island, joined by the bridge at Blind Pass to Captiva Island. Both islands famous for shells, beautiful Gulf of Mexico water, great food and fun, and expensive homes and condos that draw some of the most affluent individuals from all over the world. Debbie and I enjoyed our morning drive across three bridges onto a now less frantic traffic flow than a few weeks ago. The two islands have around 10,000 full time residents, which explodes into around 40,000ish during season. Between the 30,000 full timers on Fort Myers Beach and the folks on the islands, 25% of all property taxes in Lee County are assessed on these paradise properties.

The first time I ever saw Sanibel was in early 1986 as a restaurant owner at the Mad Hatter. Loved the area immediately and lived on the island until moving off in 2003. We have weathered some brutal hurricanes and rough real estate times, however this area "just feels right" for us. Come on down and see for yourself.