Ok, I am bursting at the seams to tell you about a great new book by Charles Sobczak, that’s just come out called “Living Sanibel”.

It is the only book of its kind that comprehensively takes you through the environmental history of Sanibel and Captiva, all the way to awesome updated maps of the island’s kayak and biking trails, as well as all of the hiking paths.

It’s a true field guide for both Sanibel and Captiva and also gives us detailed infomation about the J.N. “Ding” Darling Education Center, the new CROW Visitor Information Center, the SCCF Nature Center, the Bailey-Mathews Shell Museum, the Sanibel Historical Museum, the new Sanibel Recreation Center and the Tarpon Bay Explorers Center.

Oh, and with more than 600 full color photos with descriptions in between, this is one book that is a must-buy if you live or play on Sanibel or Captiva!

(Pssst… they even feature 3 of my very own photos on pages 197 and 204, which is the bobcat and panther section… Pretty cool!)

Every species of bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian, fish, shell, insect, and plant found on Sanibel and Captiva Islands is accounted for… all 291 of them!

You can read more about it here:  Living Sanibel

And you can actually purchase the book right here:  Indigo Press – Buy Living Sanibel

Enjoy your weekend and we’ll see you next week,

Sandy and Rob

p.s.  SanCap One Source Realty

Photo Courtesy of Jeff Klinkenberg and TampaBay.com

Update to the post below:

It is with great sadness to inform you, that on Sunday, Feb 28th, Ted Cross passed away at the age of 86 in Ft. Myers, FL.   The post below written just one week ago is a timely reminder of a great man and just how much Sanibel will miss him.  Our condolences go out to Ted’s family and friends and we thank you, Ted, for all of your great contributions to our islands and to the world!   You can read the NY Times article about Ted right here.

Hey all,

Today I thought we should put the spotlight on a very special winter resident on Sanibel Island – Theodore (Ted) Cross!

An amazing photographer that has a great story to tell and even better photos to show… a true genius behind the lens!

There is a beautifully written story about him on TampaBay.com by Jeff Klinkenberg detailing his life and quite profound thoughts on birds, photography and travel.  I think everyone can glean something from reading about Ted and his life.

I know it’s cliche to say that “Everyone has a story to tell”… but some stories truly need to be told.

Ted Cross is one of those people and we thank Jeff Klinkenberg for doing such a great job in telling it!   Thanks Jeff!

So, head over to read the entire article and get ready to be inspired!

Make it a great week,

Sandy and Rob

p.s.  Check out the entire article about Theodore Cross’ interesting life and thoughts right here... and check out all the great properties that we have available over at our site:  SanCap One Source Realty

Sanctuary Island on Sanibel is a beautiful and exclusive golf-course community that is nestled within the J.N. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge on the northwestern corner of Sanibel.

It is the only private golf course on the island and was designed by Arthur Hills giving it world-class status.

The Sanctuary has 465 glorious acres that is home to all sorts of wildlife and 272 gorgeous homes overlooking the golf course, as well as nature’s playground.

Just because you don’t live in the Sanctuary doesn’t mean that you cannot become a member and enjoy the golf, tennis, pool and fitness center.  There’s also a full-service clubhouse which is a great meeting spot for the Sanctuary’s social events and group activities like book clubs and the like.

You can check out all the details right here:  The Sanctuary Golf Club

Well, that’s it for this week…

Have a good one!

Sandy and Rob

p.s. Homes on Sanibel Island in your price rage are available… Call us!

If you are in the mood for some great entertainment, I can highly recommend the Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater which has been putting on performances off and on for the past 116 years!

What a story behind this little “theater that could”… it just keeps chuggin’ along, getting better and better over its long up-and-down history…

With the help of amazing patrons, donors, actors and of course, a wanting audience, The Schoolhouse Theater is thriving today and providing the ONLY professional musical theater on all of Sanibel Island.

Located at 2200 Periwinkle Way, the Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater is currently featuring “Unnecessary Farce”… a comedy about two policemen… well, I won’t give it away!

You can find out more details right here: Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater – Unnecessary Farce

Let’s support our local theater because we have so many talented people on this island and they deserve all the applause that we can muster!

Thanks guys…

Have a great weekend everyone,

Sandy and Rob

p.s. Stop by our SanCap One Source office and say “Hi”, we’d love to see ya’!