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Sanibel Nearby Attractions 60 | FLORIDA HOMES MAGAZINE Continued the list of top 10 best destinations in Florida. Located just north of Fort Myers and south of Tampa, the island is convenient and comfortable with the right amount of exclusivity for leisure. A causeway connects Sanibel to the mainland, but you won't find any spring break revelers here. It's the right combination of newly weds, families and travelers who enjoy introspection. Locals are known to prefer biking as a means to get around. No stoplights. No fast food. No aggressive signage. A ll a testament to how personal the area remains. Searching for seashells is so popular here, it has a special name. "Sanibel Stoop," is the popular waist-to-knee bend while shell hunting , a unique Sanibel attraction recently added to the Guinness Book of World Records. The island boasts several well-deser ved awards including "10 Best Budget Vacations for Spring" (CNN Travel, 2014), "Best Shell Hunting" (Men's Journal, 2014), "A merica's Happiest Seaside Towns" (Coastal Living , 2013) and was voted #16 best beach in the world by Trip Advisor's Traveler's Choice Award (2011). Accommodations are plentiful and the island offers a range of beach side hotels, pet-friendly cottages and romantic villas; all a stone's throw from shopping , dining and entertainment. A lthough Sanibel is a location for a few well-known hotel properties, its cherished boutique resorts are what perfect its charm. A nd, what could be better than fresh seafood straight out of the Gulf ? With 15 miles of beach tucked into the clearest, cleanest sea water, more than 25 miles of bike trails, kayaking , the notable J.N. "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge, tennis, golf and fishing , visitors can stay active or stow away. The island retreat is an unscathed domestic jewel, enviable for its supreme hospitality and quaintness. Old Town helps to preser ve Sanibel 's character and in fact, more than a quarter of the island is a nature reser ve. Real estate in Sanibel and Captiva is as varied as the sea shells along the shores. A three-bedroom home on the Gulf front with a breathtaking view of the ocean may garner close to $2 million while a Victorian waterfront home on the canal can be purchased for less than a million. Sanibel has several single-family custom homes for sale with more affordable price tags as well. If you are looking for simplicity, condominiums are available in the $200,000 range. Less is definitely more on Sanibel Island and if you're ready to trade in big city life for island dwelling on the Gulf, it is well worth the coin. Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens The Botanical Gardens at Sanibel Moorings Resort has six acres of mature and unusual flora and fauna on display during the two hour walking tour. Big Arts Center The Barrier Island Group for the Arts offers a variety of events, classes, cultural and educational experiences for locals and visitors alike. Sanibel Island Lighthouse Sanibel Island's historic lighthouse is a beloved figure on the island and remains standing on a wildlife preserve. Visitors can access the beach from the lighthouse's location. Contributing Writer Phaidra McDermo, R EA LTOR® Direct: 239. 898.3778 Info@SanibelRealEstate.net SanibelRealEstate.net Welcome to Sanibel & Captiva Islands... No Jacket Required Phaidra McDermott LIFELONG Island Resident 239-472-4411 • info@sanibelrealestate.net SanibelRealEstate.net 4405 West Gulf Dr. lots- $7,998,000 West- GulfDrive.com 15879 Captiva Dr. $2,995,000 CaptivaGulfFront.com 1520 Angel Dr. $1,448,000 SanibelAngel.com 3911 West Gulf Dr. $5,295,000 SanibelGulfFrontHome.com 14860 Mango Ct. $2,394,000 CaptivaNearBeach.com High Tide A101 $1,199,000 HighTideCondo.com 1306 Seaspray Ln. $4,195,000 SanibelSeaspray.com 2899 Wulfert Rd. $2,695,000 WulfertPointEstate.com 940 Lindgren Blvd. $948,000 ShellHarborSanibel.com 4.588 Acres

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