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The mild climate of Southwest Florida can make it perfect for visiting Sanibel for the fall to enjoy a variety of fun activities. While Sanibel Island is a popular destination, fall is the off-peak season to visit the island and experience all it has to offer with fewer crowds. Sanibel Fall Temperatures Sanibel’s fall temperatures in the […]

Boaters will discover a variety of benefits when it comes to putting their vessel in dry storage for a short stay or long term depending on their needs. Determine how often you’ll take the boat out to make sure you get the full advantage of dry storage. And dry storage means just that, the boat […]

Did you know you are more likely to get struck by lightning in Florida than anywhere else in the United States? More people are struck while fishing than while performing any other outdoor activity worldwide—two facts that we take very seriously at Port Sanibel Marina. Lightning Facts In 2013, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) […]

The population of manatees is at a record high. Help us continue to improve the survival of these endangered species by following these fishing and boating safety tips inspired by the Lee County Natural Resources Division. DON’T Touch Manatees should be appreciated from afar. We understand that they’re irresistibly cute, however, human touch can cause […]

After more than 50 years of hard work, limited travel and the static routine of your day-to-day life, it’s finally time for freedom, time to do whatever you want, go wherever you want and live wherever you want—it’s finally time to retire. What now? Why not Sanibel Island?—ranked the ‘No. 1 Place to Retire’ by […]

National Fishing and Boating Week, a national celebration of fishing and boating, takes place the first week of June every year. This year it’s June 1-8, 2014. The highlight of this week-long celebration – FREE fishing day! Florida’s License FREE Fishing Day Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 7th and bring a friend who doesn’t […]

Tarpon fishing in Sanibel usually “jumps off” around mid-April, as tarpon prefer water temperatures between 72-82 degrees Fahrenheit. However, Port Sanibel Marina fishing guides have already reported multiple catches this month! The first tarpon to ever be caught was actually caught right here on Sanibel Island in 1885 by Chicago architect William H. Wood with […]

Did you know that Florida is responsible for over 85% of all the grouper landed in the United States? Grouper is a popular dish in local restaurants; it has a nice mild flavor that you’ll enjoy. If you’d like to catch your own, plan to attend the annual Grouper Grab Tournament on August 17 and […]