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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. Florida is a beer destination. There are more than 250 craft […]

Throughout February, our nation turns red, as we dedicate the entire month to heart health awareness. American Heart Month focuses on knowledge and the promotion of healthy lifestyles for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. A heart healthy diet, regular exercise, weight management and stress management are all lifestyle changes that reduce the risk of heart […]

Sanibel Island is one of the best places in the world to go shelling. The conditions are perfect and you’ll see people all over those white sandy beaches doing what the locals call the “Sanibel Stoop” as they hunt for their seashell treasure. If shelling on Sanibel Island and in Southwest Florida is on your […]

Spend more time in nature. Is this New Year’s Resolution on your list for 2016? If not, it should be and here’s why. Spending time in nature has so many benefits, like reduced stress, improving fitness to getting a daily dose of Vitamin D from the sun! Here are a few we think will be […]

Planning your Thanksgiving holiday at Port Sanibel Marina can blend family time with a little fun added in. Many families designate the holiday season as vacation time, focused on spending time together relaxing and reconnecting with each other. Those looking for a little adventure may opt for active spots like Southwest Florida where boating, fishing […]

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 […]

Improve your luck on the water by getting your tackle box organized, clean and in order for your next fishing adventure in Southwest Florida. Keep it Clean Fishing can get messy, and let’s face it, sometimes tackle boxes get knocked around. Keeping your tackle box clean is the first step to keeping it organized. Reorganize […]

Snook fishing brings anglers to Southwest Florida and the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico year-after-year. This distinctive fish is most recognizable by the prominent black stripe the stretches down each of its side. Snook Fishing Information The bi-annual Snook fishing season each year in Gulf waters is Sept. 1st through Dec. 1st each year […]

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 […]

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) […]