Sanibel Paradise Found

     Over the years, our family traveled to several highly advertised vacation destinations, but we left each time hoping to find something more. We saw an add about a tropical, island paradise in the Gulf of Mexico near Ft Myers, Florida, and decided to spend a week there. They called it the ‘Shell Island’. We were not as interested in shelling as we were finding a more natural and tropical island atmosphere and an easy, relaxing vacation.
     When we arrived at Sanibel Island, Florida, we knew almost immediately that we had finally found what we had been searching for. There were no high rise buildings anywhere in sight and no traffic lights. A local policeman was directing traffic at the main intersection, as we drove onto the island. It had a very tropical look, which made us think that we might have found what we had been looking for.
     We spent a week in a condo, directly on the gulf shore. There were so many shells on the beach, that we couldn’t keep ourselves from getting right into what they called, ‘The Sanibel Stoop’. Like everyone else, we carried home our shelling treasures. Also that week, we realized how special the island really was. Everything we needed to make our vacation complete was right here on this island. There was so much interesting history. It’s residents had been very protective of its natural treasures, unique ecosystem, and had preserved more than 60% of the island for wildlife.
     After that first visit, we couldn’t get Sanibel out of our mind or hearts. We went back as often as possible, for several more years. Then we had an opportunity to purchase a condo of our own. Being somewhat fearful of making such a commitment, we spent a long time thinking it over before we decided that we would do whatever necessary to make it happen. A few years later, we purchased a condo. A couple more years passed, one condo was sold and another bought in it’s place at Pointe Santo de Sanibel. We liked that location so much more than the others, so when we had the chance, we sold and bought two more condos there.

     Time has passed and now our two sons have families of their own. We all enjoy the three, ground level, condos at Pointe Santo, every opportunity we have. They serve as our homes on Sanibel Island when we are there. When we are not, we are pleased to share them with others, so that they can experience all that Sanibel has to offer and enjoy a relaxing vacation in Paradise.

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