Sanibel Spooktacular 2026: Best in Boo Winners Announced

The votes are in! The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Best in Boo Halloween decorating contest brought creativity, spooky surprises, and plenty of island spirit to local businesses. Residents and visitors voted for their favorite displays, and Pfeifer Realty Group was named Best Storefront for its Nightmare Before Christmas-themed Halloween decorations.

2026 Sanibel & Captiva Best in Boo Award Winners

Congratulations to the four businesses recognized in the SanCap Chamber's Halloween decorating contest!

• Best Storefront: Pfeifer Realty Group

• Best in Show: Doc Ford's

• Most Fun: Anchor Inn

• Scariest: Good Catch Plumbing

Each winner brought a unique approach to Halloween, helping create a festive atmosphere throughout the Sanibel and Captiva business community.

Pfeifer Realty Group Wins Best Storefront with Nightmare Before Christmas Theme

Pfeifer Realty Group transformed its Sanibel storefront into a whimsical Halloween scene inspired by Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas.

The stars of the display were the brokerage's beloved holiday elves, a Pfeifer Realty Group tradition dating back to 2008. Normally associated with Christmas festivities, the mischievous elves made an early appearance to celebrate Halloween with a playful combination of spooky decorations and holiday cheer.

The creative display captured the attention of island residents and visitors, earning Pfeifer Realty Group the community's vote for Best Storefront.

For the team, the recognition was especially meaningful because it came from the people who make Sanibel and Captiva such special places to live and work.

Sanibel and Captiva Businesses Celebrate Halloween Together

The SanCap Chamber's Best in Boo contest offered local businesses a fun opportunity to showcase their creativity while bringing the community together.

Doc Ford's earned Best in Show, Anchor Inn received Most Fun, and Good Catch Plumbing took home the Scariest award.

From imaginative decorations to spooky storefronts, the contest encouraged residents and visitors to explore local businesses and enjoy the Halloween spirit.

Community celebrations like Best in Boo are part of what makes Sanibel and Captiva unique. Local businesses do more than provide goods and services. They participate in island traditions, support neighborhood events, and help create the welcoming atmosphere that residents and visitors appreciate.

A Halloween Tradition with a Little Christmas Magic

Pfeifer Realty Group's holiday elves have been entertaining the island community since 2008. Over the years, their appearances have become a familiar part of the brokerage's seasonal celebrations.

The 2026 Best in Boo contest gave the elves an opportunity to venture beyond their usual Christmas activities and embrace the spooky season.

Combining Halloween with a beloved Christmas tradition made this year's display especially memorable, and the Best Storefront award added another chapter to the elves' long-running island adventures.

Thank You, Sanibel and Captiva, for Voting!

Pfeifer Realty Group extends a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who voted, visited the display, shared photos, and participated in the 2026 Best in Boo contest.

Congratulations to fellow winners Doc Ford's, Anchor Inn, and Good Catch Plumbing, and thank you to the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce for organizing another opportunity to celebrate our island business community.

As a locally owned real estate brokerage serving Sanibel, Captiva, and Southwest Florida, Pfeifer Realty Group is proud to participate in the community traditions that make island life so special.

We look forward to seeing what creative Halloween surprises our local businesses dream up next year!

Sanibel Spooktacular: Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Sanibel Spooktacular Halloween Contest?

The inaugural Sanibel Spooktacular runs October 1 through November 1. Participating businesses will display Halloween decorations throughout the event.

Where can I find participating Sanibel businesses?

The SanCap Chamber of Commerce is providing a special event map identifying participating businesses. Maps will be available at the chamber and throughout the island.

How do I vote for the Best in Boo Awards?

Visit participating businesses, select your favorite decorations on the official event map, and submit your completed voting map by 5 p.m. on October 29.

Can visitors win prizes?

Yes. Visitors who stop at 10 or more businesses listed on the Spooktacular map qualify for a drawing for a basket of prizes donated by participating businesses.

Is Pfeifer Realty Group participating in the Sanibel Spooktacular?

Yes! Pfeifer Realty Group is participating with a Nightmare Before Christmas theme, repurposing Christmas elves that have been part of the brokerage's holiday decorations since 2008.

Where and when are the Best in Boo Awards?

The awards are presented on October 30, during The Community House Annual Fall Festival

Who organizes the Sanibel Spooktacular?

The event is organized by the SanCap Chamber of Commerce.

Source: SanCap Chamber of Commerce, Sanibel Spooktacular Halloween Contest & Best in Boo Awards announcement.