The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce welcomes board member Aaron Pruss, a Sanibel resident and practicing attorney. Pruss brings his experience as a member of the Government Affairs Committee and dedication to his community. "The well-being of my neighbors and the business community are of critical importance to me," Pruss said. "I welcomed [...]
Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber Members Presented 'The Highland Study' at Luncheon Barb Harrington of Hillgate Marketing Services presented The Highland Study commissioned by The Lee County Visitors & Convention Bureau to members of Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce at the June business lunch. The Highland Study has become a tool for Lee [...]
The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting Wednesday, March 30 for new member On Island, a shop created by two locals Kate Sergeant and Dawn Hillman. The pair envisioned a shop which encompassed the feeling of being 'on island.'“It all began with our online locals guide (OnIslandSanCap),” Sergeant said. “We [...]
February 9, 2016Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce business members heard from Vice Mayor Mick Denham and City Manager Judie Zimomra during the Tuesday, Feb. 9 luncheon at Sanibel Recreation Center. The pair talked traffic and water quality issues, two points of conversation among island business owners.“We partnered with several island organizations, including our [...]
The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to welcome new member The Clam Shack. The restaurant, which opened Sept. 21, 2015 in the former Greenhouse Grill space, serves up authentic New England-style seafood.“Our lobster rolls have proven to be popular on the island,” said Chef Mark Thomas, who owns The [...]
As the Mayor of Sanibel Island, I can attest that the number one complaint we receive from our visitors is the negative impact of traffic congestion during peak season. The factors that have created peak season traffic congestion on Sanibel have developed over many years, and implementation of efforts designed to ease congestion will require [...]
Sanibel, FL (Nov. 19, 2015) – The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated Dunes Golf & Tennis Club.As guests arrived at the clubhouse they were greeted by the tropical sound of steel drums, a scrumptious buffet of crab claws, fresh fruits [...]
(Nov. 11, 2015) - Sanibel, FL – The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announced that the Bondurant Realty Group at John R. Wood Properties has taken the Title sponsorship for the 31st annual Luminary Festival Weekend.Luminary weekend is rapidly approaching - festivities will take place on Sanibel Friday, December 4th [...]
Sanibel, FL (Nov. 4, 2015) – The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting to welcome Sanibel Sweet Shoppe as a new member. The event was hosted at their store located at 2330 Palm Ridge Road, in Palm Ridge Plaza, on November 4th.Beth and Tim Musser, owners of the Sanibel Sweet [...]
(Nov. 11, 2015) Sanibel, FL– The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce announced today that South Seas Island Resort has taken a gold sponsorship for this year’s Luminary Festival weekend. The 31st annual 2015 Luminary celebrations will take place Friday, December 4th on Sanibel and Saturday, December 5th on Captiva.Bob Walter, Regional Managing Director [...]