Welcome to Engel & Völkers
Sanibel Island and Cape Coral

Engel & Völkers, one of the world's most respected names in fine international estates, has expanded its global reach to the Sanibel Island, Fort Myers and Cape Coral / Florida market. The Engel & Völkers Group was establish more than 30 years ago in western suburbs of Hamburg, Germany as a purely residential estate agency. Today the Engel & Völkers Group has achieved a leading position in the European market and a prominent position  in the global luxury real estate market. Wherever you find the world most desirable luxury estates, you will find Engel & Völkers.

Sanibel Island:
Located on the gulf coast of Florida, just offshore of Fort Myers. In 2006, it had an estimated population of 6,066 people. Situated 145 miles south of Tampa, 95 miles south of Sarasota, and 40 miles North of Naples, is Southwest Florida's most beautiful Island, Sanibel.

The main town is at the eastern end of the island. The city was formed in 1974 as a direct result of the main causeway being built in 1963 to replace the ferry, and the rampant construction and development that occurred afterward. A new, higher bridge was completed in late 2007.

Enjoy 15 miles of unspoiled beaches, 22 miles of bike paths, 50 types of fish, 230 types of birds, 250 types of shells and 0 stop lights. More than half of the island  is made up of the wildlife refuges. The Island also hosts the Sanibel Historical Village and a variety of other museums and theaters.

Cape Coral:
Situated 133 miles south of Tampa, 90 miles south of Sarasota, and 45 miles North of Naples, is Southwest Florida's kept secret, the City of Cape Coral. Strategically located between Tampa and Miami.

Cape Coral is one of the largest master-planned communities in the nation. Founded in 1970, the city was designed to be a "water wonderland", with more than 400 miles of canals and 31 miles of shoreline. The Cape is a widely renowned place to live and is vibrant and youthful city. Cape Coral's population has surpassed 165,000 residents and 8,000 businesses and the growth continues.

Cape Coral is the 5th fastest growing cities in the United States and the 3rd largest geographically in Florida at 120 square miles.

At Engel & Völkers with its 2 boutique style property shops on Sanibel Island and Cape Coral, our goal is to provide the best in service to all of our clients both buyers and sellers. We invite you to take advantage of our property search option on the Internet to search for real estate for sale on Sanibel Island, Fort Myers, Cape Coral and throughout Southwest Florida. Profit from our worldwide network in 35 countries on 4 continents. We know that it is a market on par with some of the finest addresses in the world. We are looking forward to welcome you in one of our Engel & Völkers shops on Sanibel Island or in Cape Coral!

Thomas Hopf
Principal Broker/Owner