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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 […]

What goes better with fireworks and picnics on the Fourth of July? The beach of course and there’s none better then Sanibel Island. We highly recommend reviewing our list of 5 Sanibel Island Fourth of July events to have the best 4th of July ever at the beach! It’s no secret that a great 4th […]

Did you know that two of America’s greatest inventors and innovators, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, both had winter estates in Fort Myers, Florida? These estates are now living museums open to the public. Step back in time as we provide you with the inside tips to enjoy all the Edison Ford Winter Estates have […]

It’s a new year and there is not a better place in the country to relax and get ready to tackle the new year than on the beaches of Sanibel Island and Fort Myers, Florida. With average highs in the 70s and cool evening breezes, January through April is the sweet spot for Southwest Florida […]

Sand, surf and relaxation. If that sounds like the best way to say goodbye to the old year and ring in the New Year, you need to plan your Sanibel Island New Year’s Eve vacation trip with us. We have you covered with what to do this New Year’s in Southwest Florida. Browse the Art […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on Sanibel Island and Fort Myers! Recharge your batteries by spending the holidays in festive Southwest Florida enjoying the beaches, sunsets and warmer weather. We have nine reasons why you should be spending Christmas on Sanibel Island this year. Sanibel Boats Are Festive Boat owners on Sanibel […]

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 […]

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 […]