On Sanibel Island, Florida
Sanibel Island Wildlife Sightings: Week of Jan. 15
SANIBEL – Sanibel Island is known for its pristine environment and natural habitats. Take in the ocean and the land of Sanibel and Captiva Islands with a visit to the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on your next Sanibel vacation. Here are just some of the natural inhabitants that the society caught sight of the week of Jan. 15. Bird Sightings Pied-billed Grebe Brown Pelican American…
Online discounts available at Three Crafty Ladies
SANIBEL – Shop Sanibel Island even when you aren’t there! Three Crafty Ladies, Sanibel Island’s premier craft store, is offering special discounts for online purchases during the month of January. For shoppers that spend $25 or more online, Three Crafty Ladies will take $2 off of the shipping. Check out their online store and see what you can find! Share…
Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce hosts Retail Expo and Fair
SANIBEL – For those that love to learn about the communities they travel to, Sanibel Island is offering guests and residents a chance to get up close and personal with Sanibel Island business and culture during a Retail Expo and Chamber Fair in February. The Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce will host a Retail Expo and Chamber Fair on Sunday,…
When to travel to Sanibel & Captiva
By Ella Nayor If you want to maximize you vacation time and travel dollars when visiting Sanibel and Captiva islands, knowing when to go is just as important as the destination. For many, it’s a weighing of pros and cons. The islands, which continue to win top honors worldwide for its pristine beaches, rugged natural environment and friendly atmosphere, is…
Sanibel author hosts book discussion
SANIBEL – For some a Sanibel Island vacation is simply not enough. Some travelers yearn to experience Sanibel in all its forms. For those people, the Sanibel Community Church is hosting a special book club as they feature a local author who will discuss her book about Sanibel. Experience more of the islands when local author, Christine Lemmon, hosts a…
Sanibel Police offer reward for help in solving burglaries
SANIBEL – Sanibel Island beachside residents have been experiencing a string of burglaries recently. In the past eight weeks, police report 15 burglaries taking place, all between the dates of Nov. 14, 2012 and Jan. 11, 2013. The Sanibel Police Department is offering a $25,000 cash reward for help in solving these burglaries that have occurred. These burglaries have occurred from…
Travel under the sea with Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum
SANIBEL – Looking to give back to the islands you love? Then travel under the sea with Sanibel Island‘s Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum and help raise money for its education programming at their annual fundraiser! The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum is busy putting the final touches on its annual Museum Gala, “UNDER THE SEA: In an Octopus’s Garden with You.” Tickets are…
Video: Mother Dolphin and her pup
SANIBEL – The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation shared this video of a mother dolphin and her pup playing in Sanibel waters. Share this with friends:
Sanibel Island Monday Night Movie Series: “The Happy Poet”
SANIBEL – While watching movies may not be on the top of your Sanibel Island vacation to-do list, BIG ARTS performing arts center puts a twist on this by showing international films for the 2012-2013 Monday Night Movie Series. The island’s BIG ARTS Film Society started up their 2012-2013 run on Oct. 29 and have since shown “The Women of the 6th Floor” and “Happy,”…
Sanibel Community Church hosts Concerts on the Porch series
SANIBEL – Summer in Chicago often means sun, sand and songs. Days are spent beachside and nights are spent at outdoor concerts. So, this winter get a taste of summer by slipping away to Sanibel on an island getaway. Sanibel Community Church will begin its Concerts on the Porch series on Sunday, Jan. 20. The first concert will be Rick…