Located off the Gulf Coast and just a short drive from Fort Myers, Sanibel Island has become one of Florida’s most popular tourist destinations. Known for its world-renowned shelling, tourists also flock to the island to experience the sandy beaches, diverse wildlife and outdoor activities, especially fishing and boating. Getting out on the water is [...]

No Oil Found On Sanibel Island When you think of paradise, you think of swaying palm trees, tropical breezes and beautiful beaches. Sanibel Island has all of those. Some folks may be hesitant to make plans to visit this idyllic spot off the Southwest coast of Florida, however, because of the recent Horizon oil spill [...]

Fabulous Sanibel Restaurants So you have decided to spend your vacation on lovely Sanibel Island. You have chosen comfortable accommodations, but now are in search of a great restaurant. Have no worry, Sanibel offers numerous top dining options that are only a short distance from most accommodations on the island. Take a stroll down the [...]

Fun Things to Do on Sanibel Island Enjoy a hot cup of coffee while sitting on the terrace overlooking a coastline with hues of purples, yellows and oranges quietly melting into the ocean’s tranquil waters. Sound like a bit of paradise? It’s Sanibel Island, a once in a lifetime vacationer’s paradise located off the coast [...]

Shelling on Sanibel Island Sanibel Island is a barrier island located off the southwest coast of Florida by Fort Myers. It has a population of 5,600 that quadruples during the winter which is prime tourist season. Sanibel Island is twelve miles long and four miles wide. Thousands of visitors flock to this island yearly to [...]

Florida Turtle Season  There are presently more than 330 nests on Sanibel and Captiva, 150 more than this time last year. With no explanation this years nesting season has been a tremendous success over previous years in Southwest Florida.  Loggerheads are tough to see but their tracks are easy to spot on an early morning [...]