On Captiva Island, Florida
Along with beach fun, Sanibel & Captiva can keep kids busy
By Ella Nayor Going on vacation should be an adventure for the whole family. The key to making this experience possible is picking the right destination. Some places by their very nature are more geared towards adults, while others are more children-friendly. But here on Sanibel and Captiva, there are fun activities for everyone. Since nature and wildlife are the…
Doc Ford and ‘Ding’ Darling host educational Tarpon Tournament
SANIBEL – As the second annual Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille Tarpon Tournament approaches, the restaurant has teamed up with “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society – Friends of the Refuge to assure that while anglers are enjoying the sportsmanship of fishing, they are respecting the environment and learning to be responsible fishers. The Tarpon Tournament, termed “catch, release and care,”…
Explore Pine Island’s fishing history with Captiva Cruises
Fishing has always been a vital part of Southwest Florida history. From the indigenous Calusas, who first inhabited the gulf’s islands almost two thousand years ago, to Cuban fishermen to today’s sport-fishing tournaments, fishing has been Florida’s lifeblood in many ways to many different people. Expanding on their “Discover Southwest Florida History” series, Captiva Cruises based on Captiva Island, Florida…
Sanibel Farmers Market Fresh Picks of the Week: March 9
SANIBEL – At the Sanibel Farmer’s Market fresh is best! Check out what will be served freshly picked at this week’s Farmer’s Market. Produce includes: Bell peppers Broccoli Cabbage Cantaloupe Carambola Carrot Cauliflower Celery Cucumber Eggplant Grapefruit Guava Lettuce Lime Mushroom Onion Orange Papaya Passion Fruit Potato Radish Snap Bean Spinach Squash Strawberry Sweet Corn Tangerine Tomatos The market will…
“Ding” Darling Documentary featured in film series
SANIBEL – Ever wondered how Sanibel Island‘s J.N. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge got it’s name? Well now you can find out at their next film series screening! “Ding” Darling Refuge’s inaugural eight-week film series continues at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 in the “Ding” Darling Education Center auditorium with the documentary, America’s Darling: The Story of Jay N. “Ding” Darling. The…
South Seas Island Resort to debut live entertainment
CAPTIVA – Captiva vacationers can now add one more spot to their lists to find great evening entertainment while on their island getaway. South Seas Island Resort will now feature live entertainment on Fridays at The Pointe, Harbourside Bar and Grill and their beach! The entertainment begins tonight, March 1. Entertainment will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. at…
A getaway from your island getaway: Day-trips from Sanibel & Captiva Island
By Ella Nayor You are here in paradise. Captiva and Sanibel Islands are everything you hoped for and more. The sea air is fresh and sweet, the sand is soft and warm, and the only sounds you hear are the gentle roar of the Gulf and cry of sea birds. But just because you are in paradise doesn’t mean you…
2012 brought new state record for Florida Tourism
Skift News showcased a photo from Sanibel Island to highlight Florida’s record tourism numbers. According to Visit Florida, the state’s tourism and marketing agency, Florida saw a 2.3 percent increase in travelers in 2012 from the previous year. It also saw more foreign travelers in 2012, surpassing the mark of 10 million overseas visitors in one year for the first…
This week in Travel: Airlines and Twitter, spring drives and more
Here’s a roundup of the latest news from the travel industry, with a Florida focus: 1. Not sure if bad weather is going to affect your flight time? Airlines are taking to Twitter to keep you in the know. (Skift.com) 2. Despite the hullabaloo over Boeing’s new Dreamliners, traveling by air reportedly has never been safer. (NYTimes.com) 3. The US Fish…
Captiva vacationers return to have their wedding on island
Captiva Island was already a special place for Raegan and Anthony Zerilli. They had been vacationing there yearly since they had met. Growing up on the east coast of Florida, Anthony had been traveling to the island with his family for most of his life. So when they decided to have a destination wedding, they knew Captiva would be the…