Beachview Villas Celebrates Rebuild with SanCap Chamber Ribbon-Cutting

provided to The Sanitva Chronicle

Officially opened May 21 following a complete post-Ian teardown of Beachview Cottages, the brand-new Beachview Villas at 3325 W. Gulf Drive on Sanibel Island celebrated its renaissance with an Aug. 5 ribbon-cutting hosted by the SanCap Chamber.

Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts has owned the gulf-front property, first built in the early 1950s pre-causeway, since 1979, said Tony Lapi, president and chairman of the board.

“We have kept the same unit count of 22, but the makeup has changed,” Lapi said. “There are 10 junior suites, 11 one-bedroom suites, and the Junonia – a four-bedroom, four-bath unit with a game/lounging area and full kitchen. There is really nothing like it on Sanibel sitting directly on the gulf.”

“What a victory this achieves!” said John Lai, chamber president and chief executive officer. “Another of our prime beach properties has returned, built to the highest standards of resiliency and refined lodging.”

Lapi commended the chamber’s support of Beachview Villas’ comeback and island accommodations in general.

“Our chamber of commerce has done an outstanding job supporting all the hospitality accommodation businesses,” he said. “They clearly understand that without accommodations, other businesses would suffer. The more units coming on line will create a rising tide that floats all boats.”

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The SanCap Chamber is dedicated to promoting the prosperity of its members and preserving the quality of life of our community. The Chamber plays a key role in facilitating communication and cooperation between business, residents, and government to enhance the economic health of the islands. Its website, sanibel-captiva.org, receives over 1.3 million visits per year. For more information about the chamber, visit sanibel-captiva.org or contact John Lai, president and CEO, at 239-472-2348 or John@sanibel-captiva.org.