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Bring the beach to you this holiday season with some festive seashell Christmas decorations! Play your favorite Christmas songs as we outline the best seashell Christmas decorations to keep your mind on Sanibel Island and Fort Myers in Southwest Florida this season. Seashell Christmas Tree Get your beach craftiness on by making a seashell Christmas […]

Sanibel Island and the entire Fort Myers area is known as the shelling capital of the world. A shell haven for more than 250 species of shells, let us count nine reasons why shelling should become a pastime activity for you and your family. You Can Arrive at the Beach Early Are you a beachcomber […]

Can you think of a better place to ring in the holiday season than on the white sandy beaches of Sanibel Island and Fort Myers, Florida? The following Sanibel Island events in Southwest Florida will help you plan a wonderful Thanksgiving and a holiday season full of Christmas cheer in a tropical paradise. American Sandsculpting […]

November is Manatee Awareness Month. It’s time to celebrate the giant sea cows that call Sanibel Island and Fort Myers home. Follow us as we teach you why manatees are so special. This question and answer cheat sheet will serve as a reminder to protect gentle manatees. What Are Manatees? Manatees, sometimes referred to as […]

The Sanibel Island and Fort Myers, Florida mangrove ecosystem is one of the most expansive and beautiful natural wildlife sights in the entire country. Kayaking or canoeing through Sanibel mangroves in Southwest Florida is a tranquil experience you will never forget. What are Mangroves? Mangroves are coastal trees or shrubs that grow primarily in tropical […]

Lower humidity and cool ocean breezes are back on Sanibel Island and in Fort Myers, which means it is November in the Sunshine State. Grab your date book or open up your calendar app as we prepare you for a November to remember in Southwest Florida. Shell Point Holiday Bazaar Sanibel Island Shell Point residents […]

Are you seeking to bask in the glow of wedded bliss and enjoy your honeymoon? Or maybe you need a place to relax and re-connect with your partner? A visit to Sanibel Island and Fort Myers is just what the love doctor ordered. Pack your bags while we guide you on the seven romantic activities […]

There are two events in the Sunshine State that mark the return of fall and early winter in Florida: The return of cooler weather and the Florida stone crab season. Stone crab season in Florida runs Oct. 15 through May 15. Those delicious stone crab claws that visitors of Sanibel and Fort Myers crave can […]

October is the start of redfish fishing season along the coast of Sanibel Island and Fort Myers. If you are seeking to take advantage of redfish fishing in Florida, grab some bait as we teach you the 9 fishing tips you need to become a redfish fishing pro. Head to the Mangrove Islands Redfish fishing […]

Did you know that Sanibel Island has more than 22 miles of paved bike trails? Known for its white sand beaches and gorgeous sunsets, the many Sanibel Island bike trails also make it a haven for bicycle enthusiasts. Grab your bike as we map out the best Sanibel Island bike trails for you to enjoy […]