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Is Sanibel Island a Good Vacation Spot?

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Many wonder all the time: “Is Sanibel Island a good vacation spot?” We are here to tell you it’s the perfect location for a Florida vacation with wonderful boating and watersports activities.  How is Sanibel Island a good vacation spot? It has the following:  The best beach in Florida The best opportunities for shelling Wildlife […]

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Best Spots to View a Sanibel Island Sunset

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Beautiful sunsets are as big a part of Sanibel Island as the sand and surf for visitors and tourists. Seeing a Sanibel Island sunset is a calming and peaceful experience that never gets old. Follow our map and tips to for the best spots to view a Sanibel sunset. Blind Pass Beach Known as a […]

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7 Great Reasons to Choose Saltwater Fishing

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The Gulf of Mexico is a saltwater fishing paradise off the shores of beautiful Sanibel Island. Florida offers fishers great boating, fishing and fishing charter opportunities. We’ve got the 7 reasons saltwater fishing off Sanibel Island is a fantastic choice. More Fishing Variety If you’re a fan of switching up ways to fish to catch […]

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7 Items to Bring to the Beach

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It’s summer time on Sanibel Island, which is a great time to head to the beach and soak up the sun and enjoy the calm Gulf of Mexico. We’ve got the 7 items you need to help make that beach trip to Sanibel Island absolutely perfect. Umbrella The summer season on Sanibel Island calls for […]

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Port Sanibel Hosts 2nd Annual Grouper Slam

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Did you know that Florida is responsible for more than 85% of all the grouper caught in the United States? Grouper is a favorite fresh seafood dish in the United States. Several species of grouper flock to the shore of beautiful Sanibel Island every year. Seeking to catch the popular fish in a tournament setting […]

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Shark Week 2016

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Whether you’re a Jaws fan, a Sharknado fan or a lover of all real sharks, it’s time to celebrate. Shark Week is back! Here’s how to get the most out of the week in Sanibel Island. Sharing the Water with Sharks Sharks have been swimming in Florida waters for more than 400 million years, according […]

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Where to Find Shells on Sanibel Island

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Are you trying to find out where to find shells on Sanibel Island?  You came to the right place. There is not a better place to go shelling than the Seashell Capital of the World. Sanibel Island is home to more than 250 species of shells. When you want to find out where to find […]

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Captains Agree the Port Sanibel Boat Rental Experience is Best

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It’s time to celebrate the importance of Sanibel boat rentals in Southwest Florida, where it’s always a good time to get out on the water.  Sanibel boat rentals are the best way to enjoy all that Florida has to offer. You can go fishing, enjoy watersports, and rent a boat for a half day or […]

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Port Sanibel Marina Earns 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

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TripAdvisor has selected Port Sanibel Marina as a 2016 Certificate of Excellence award winner for superior service. The TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award reflects consistent top-rated reviews. TripAdvisor presents the award to hospitality-based businesses that earn great traveler and customer service reviews consistently over the past year. The most recent review of 102 reviews calls […]

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Southwest Florida Boat Rentals: What You Need to Know

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It’s an amazing time of year to be on a boat fishing in The Intracoastal Waterway or to take a fishing charter in the Gulf of Mexico off the shores of Sanibel Island. Need a boat? That’s not an issue in the Southwest Florida area. We’ll teach you the tips you need to know this […]

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