(Sanibel, FL – October 15th, 2014) – The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce unveiled a new look for its 2015 Visitors’ Guide at this week’s Member’s Business Lunch at the Captiva Yacht Club. The new look features a cover photograph by Denise McKee of L3 Beach Photo, one of the island’s best known [...]
The Blue Giraffe is sure to put a smile on your face when you dine at this laid-back restaurant on Sanibel Island.Sanibel Island is well-known for its wildlife, birds and offshore dolphins, but it is also home to the Blue Giraffe! Designed to make people smile, this unlikely sounding animal is actually a casual dining [...]
Things To Do on Captiva - Captiva CruisesCaptiva Cruises has been entertaining locals and visitors on all types of fun cruises since 1986. Here are 7 different cruises to book and enjoy.Located on Captiva Island, Florida, Captiva Cruises is a recognized leader in the ecotourism industry. It has earned itself an excellent reputation due to [...]
SCCF Named Conservation Organization Of The YearSCCF (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) was presented the Conservation Organization of the Year award by the Florida Wildlife Federation (FWF) at the 77th annual conservation awards banquet in June at the Naples Hilton. SCCF “was selected to receive this award because of its outstanding accomplishments on water quality, land use [...]
Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Honey’s House of FashionSANIBEL, FLA (July 28, 2014) – The Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for their newest member, Honey’s House of Fashion, on Wednesday, July 23, 2014.Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres were served while ribbon cutting guests shopped and mingled in the store.Honey’s House of Fashion [...]
Tourism Talk Site names beach on Sanibel among most dog-friendly Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 12:57 by Gary White Summer is the time for travel. Some travelers seek destinations that will allow them to bring their four-legged companions along. Sanibel Island can claim one of the eight most dog-friendly beaches in the country, as rated [...]
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Awards Several Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber members recently were acknowledged by TripAdvisor with a Certificate of Excellence award. The winners were: Sanibel Siesta on the Beach Condominiums 'Tween Waters Inn Resort Old Captiva House at Tween Waters Inn Congratulations to all!
Sanibel Ranked #1 on 11 Stunning Florida Towns You Need to Visit by BuzzFeed 1. For secluded and untouched beauty, visit Sanibel Island. You won’t find many buildings that are taller than a palm tree on Sanibel Island, and that’s because the city has taken careful measures to preserve the natural beauty of the area. [...]
America's Happiest Seaside Towns 2014 Captiva Island voted #2 happiest seaside town in the U.S.A. by Coastal Living! Local folklore holds that pirate José Gaspar hid his captives on this pristine island. A gorgeous prison, indeed: The slender barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico west of Fort Myers has pale, powdery sands graced with [...]
Sanibel, FLA (May 19, 2014) - The Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting to welcome new member Sanibel Blue Financial.Sanibel Blue Financial owner Debi Almeida provided generous and cheerful hospitality with a range of drinks and appetizers for chamber business members and clients.Sanibel Blue Financial offers professional, independent assistance to individuals and [...]