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The big holiday shopping season has arrived! But the nearest mall or online retailers are not the only options to find holiday gifts for everyone on your list. Did you know Port Sanibel Marina is home to the Ship Store and a location of Coastal Outfitters? Bring your list with you because the marina offers […]

Here at Port Sanibel Marina, we feel very fortunate to operate as an essential business. We’re committed to staying OPEN and will provide exceptional service to those we serve. Our waterways are open as long as you follow social distancing guidelines.   Port Sanibel Marina recognizes this situation and we are actively taking steps to […]

A day on the water entices those looking for adventure, relaxation and time with family and friends. All this fun will surely build your appetite, after all, you need fuel for yourself, along with your boat! If you’re looking at where to dock your boat for lunch in southwest Florida, you’ve come to the right […]

One of the most popular events in Southwest Florida each and every year is the Edison Festival of Light, which takes place every February in downtown Fort Myers. We have the information you need to see one of the country’s best festivals that culminates in one of the most popular parades in the Southeastern United […]

Sanibel Island and Fort Myers offer visitors some of the most amazing up close and personal wildlife watching opportunities in the continental United States. When you are planning a Florida boating trip, there are many opportunities to see wildlife you can’t find anywhere else. Follow our tips to find some of Florida’s most fascinating creatures […]

Charter boat fishing in Southwest Florida is a unique and one-of-a-kind experience for visitors. Getting out on the water and experiencing Florida in its most natural environment is an excursion you must witness from a boat. Follow our guide to the ultimate Southwest Florida charter boat fishing experience. Saltwater Fishing Tips You Need to Know […]

What goes better with fireworks and picnics on the Fourth of July? Sanibel Island of course! Here’s what’s happening on and around the  island this Fourth of July weekend. Sanibel Island Independence Day Parade Celebrate the birth of our nation with an old-fashioned parade! This year’s theme is “preserving the Red, White and Blue.” Parade […]

Welcome to the Tarpon Capital of the World. The shore off Southwest Florida has shallow and slowly sloping bottoms, which makes the Gulf of Mexico a perfect haven for tarpon. Make some fishing boat charter plans and follow our Florida tarpon fishing guide to maximize your Sanibel Island offshore fishing experience. Book a fishing charter […]

Fort Myers is riding a wave of tasty craft beer joints in beautiful waterfront settings in Southwest Florida. Pull up a bar stool as we teach you the best places to raise a frosty mug of beer and plan your Fort Myers brewery tour. Fort Myers Brewing Company Voted the best large brewery in Florida […]

March is a beautiful time of year to visit Sanibel Island and Fort Myers. You can go to the beach in the morning, catch an afternoon baseball spring training game and still have time to catch a sunset and enjoy fresh seafood in the evening. Open your calendar app and highlight these March Southwest Florida […]