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Romantic Fishing in Southwest Florida

If you want to surprise your significant other, don’t feed them a fancy dinner or buy them a bundle of roses. Instead, take them on a fishing charter. Endless ocean dancing for miles with the sea breeze blowing through your hair you as you explore new areas of Southwest Florida, together…Now, that is romance! Fishing Charters […]

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Lightning Safety for Anglers & Boaters

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) […]

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Manatee Appreciation Day

Manatees are just one of many species that you will spot swimming in Sanibel’s waterways. From April to October, manatees can be seen throughout the warm shallow waters of southwest Florida. Then when the weather cools down, they begin heading for freshwater springs, where the temperatures remain around 70 degrees year round. Local Manatees In […]

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Baseball: A Favorite Pastime in Lee County

Here in Lee County, Florida, baseball is a huge part of our community. During this time of year, several major league and minor league teams train in the area including the Minnesota Twins, the Ft. Myers Miracle, and the Boston Red Sox. In addition, Ft. Myers is home to many amateur and competitive baseball/softball tournaments […]

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Port Sanibel Marina Hosts the Annual Grouper Grab!

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 […]

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