VIP Realty Group announces top producers

VIP Realty Group announced its top producers for the month of April

Mary Lou Bailey had the top sales She and her family moved to the islands in 1978 Bailey was the VIP All Company Number One Agent in Lee and Collier counties in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2018 She also has served in several leadership positions with the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors

Deb Smith had the top listings and was the top producer She has a background in accounting and holds the Second Home and Resort Specialist, Sanibel Captiva Island Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative and Senior Real Estate Specialist certifications

For more information, call 239-472-5187 or go to SanCapIslandRE com

USPS to host vir tual fob fair

The U S Postal Service will host a free virtual job fair on May 18 at 9 a m via Zoom

It will be for positions in the Central and Southwest Florida area, including rural carrier associates, assistant rural carriers, postal support clerks and city carrier assistants

Attendees will learn what employ- ment with the Postal Service can offer, including job security, career advancement opportunities and benefits

Scan the QR code with a smart phone camera to link to the event page

For more information about job o p p o r t u n i t i e s , v i s i t https://about usps com/careers/welcome htm

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DDWS ‘Society Pages’ now available

The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge reported that members currently are receiving a copy of the spring/summer issue of the DDWS newsletter, “Society Pages ”

Officials noted that in the front-page photo of the reopening ribbon cutting at the J N “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, the SanCap Chamber used biodegradable confetti in its celebration and refrained from blowing off the “confetti cannon” near the water

To read the newsletter, visit https://www dingdarlings o c i e t y o r g / d o w n l o a d a b l e - f i l e s / 6 4 5 6 7 9 b e 5 8 6 5 ba5f365529a2 pdf

San Cap Community Bank hires Arias

A l e x a n d e r A r i a s h a s j o i n e d S a n i b e l C a p t i v a Community Bank as a loan servicing assistant at the Bridge Branch in Fort Myers

Interactive guide to open island businesses

The SanCap Chamber has a list available of businesses back in operation after Hurricane Ian on Wander: Maps & Navigation The GPS-enabled interactive map also pinpoints beach accesses that have opened, bike parking areas and the user's relative location. Points of interest can be filtered by seven categories Users can download the app from the Apple App Store and Google Play They can also access the map online at tinyurl com/sancapwandermap

Business Notes

H e i s r e s p o n s i b l e f o r p r o c e s s i n g l o a n p a y o f f s , preparing loan verification r e q u e s t s , m a n a g i n g l o a n payoff quotes and assisting in document management

A r i a s h a s o v e r f i v e years of banking experience, as well as a background in the sales industry He attended Valencia C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e a n d Rasmusen College

Shell Point announces new midrise, building

The Shell Point Retirement Community in Fort Myers recently announced plans to develop a new independent l i v i n g m i d r i s e b u i l d i n g ,

Vista Cay

Located on The Island at Shell Point, it will offer 59 apartment homes on 12 residential floors over two floors of parking All units will have sunrise or sunset coastal views, with prices starting at $1 175 million There are 15 floorplans available, including lofts and midrise and penthouse residences

With interiors featuring a coastal-modern design, residences will be outfitted with hurricane-rated impact windows and doors, suites with walk-in closets, openplan kitchen designs and stainless steel appliances A Social Room and Terrace on the first residential floor will offer a catering kitchen for special gatherings for residents

Additionally, Shell Point is reorganizing The Island's amenities with the construction of a 100,000-square-foot building, Island Commons It will be a welcoming space for residents to dine and enjoy an array of activities with their neighbors The center will include a community store and market, dining options, fitness room, bank, library, classrooms, and additional amenities for residents

Construction is slated to begin in July and estimated for completion in 2026.

Project partners include architect Perkins Eastman for Vista Cay and BSSW Architects for the Island Commons amenities center Wegman Design Group is the interior designer