May 22, 2013 – The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce and the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau honored 8 individuals and businesses at the 4th annual Chrysalis Awards presented by Gulfcoast Coin & Jewelry. The tradeshow and awards luncheon highlighted businesses for their community involvement and positive impact on Lee County in the [...]
COASTAL LIVING READERS VOTE SANIBEL ISLAND ONE OF THE TOP FIVE “HAPPIEST SEASIDE TOWNS” 2013 New York, NY (May 07, 2013) – Sanibel Island, Florida places third in Coastal Living’s second annual list of “America’s Happiest Seaside Towns.” The complete list of the 10 best places to live by the sea, as ranked by consumers, is featured in the June 2013 [...]
Sea turtle nesting season runs from May 1st to October 31stSanibel Island & Captiva Island’s beaches provide the perfect subtropical nesting area for sea turtles, but please be sure to follow the guidelines of Sanibel Island and Captiva Island and turn off all lights that could draw attention away from the Gulf of Mexico to [...]
Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Guide Now available Everything you need to know about Sanibel & Captiva Islands You can pick up a FREE copy of the Visitor's Guide at the Chamber Visitor Center. The guide is full of great information on things to do, places to stay, restaurants and more. [...]
Sanibel: With thousands of snowbirds pointing their convertibles south to the Sunshine State for a dose of winter warmth, we asked "Dr. Beach"— aka Florida International University professor and coastal expert Stephen P. Leatherman — for 10 Florida destinations that combine sand, surf and a welcoming sense of community. Sanibel Island:Yes, "you have to pay [...]
Larry Bleiberg for USA TODAYYou'll get a beach vacation, but so much more at this Gulf Coast Island near Fort Myers. The island's location makes it one of the best places to find seashells in the country. "Who wouldn't love shelling on the beach and wading in the mellow, mellow waters?" Biking's easy on the [...]
The Society of American Travel Writers awarded the J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge their prestigious "Phoenix" award. The purpose of the Phoenix Award is to give appropriate recognition for Individuals or Organizations actively involved in conservation, preservation, beautification and anti-pollution campaigns which further the growth and appeal of North American travel destinations. J.N. "Ding" [...]
Sanibel Island is a Top Family Beach Destination The following is what Sherman's travel wrote about Sanibel Island... "Nearly 15 miles of seashells are yours for the pickin’ on Sanibel Island, known as one of the country’s top destinations for this family-friendly activity. This family beach destination on Florida’s Gulf of Mexico has all the [...]
The structural relocation of a historical property known as Shore Haven, from Bird Lane to the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village, located at 950 Dunlop Road took place on October 3th.For more information regarding the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village please contact (239) 472-4648 or Click Here.