In a Flip-Flop State of Mind.

The Sanibel-Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce is proud to host its 35th annual Luminary Festival this Friday, December 6th on Sanibel Island and Saturday, December 7th on Captiva Island.  Come join us for this popular community-wide holiday event that brings together residents, visitors, businesses and organizations to welcome in the spirit of the season … island style!

As you “travel the trail,”  » Read more

The Sanibel Historical Village will display an exhibit of toys now through the holiday season. All the village’s buildings will display a variety of vintage and antique toys that are part of the museum’s collection.

“Most of our museum toy collection will be on display in each of our vintage buildings. From handmade to store-bought, we have what children of the 1900s wished for: dolls and dollhouses,  » Read more

Longtime Ocean’s Reach guest Alan F. from Bloomington, MN throws out the first pitch at Target Field!

We are incredibly fortunate to have two Major League Baseball teams that call our area “home.”

Following our information on Red Sox spring training tickets last week, today we pay honor to the Minnesota Twins, the 2019 Central Division Champs and major league home run hitting record holders.  » Read more

The holiday season is one of the most beautiful times of the year in Southwest Florida.

Here are some of the “Save the Date” notes you should definitely put on your calendar if you’ll be visiting our area.  If you haven’t yet made your reservation to Ocean’s Reach, we can help you make a last-minute trip chock full of ho-ho-ho savings!

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Some funny state laws that are still on the books … 

It is actually illegal for anyone in a swimsuit to sing while in public.

Unmarried women are not allowed to parachute on Sundays.

You are not allowed to take sheep or pigs on a school bus.

And if you’re riding your elephant to work in Florida,  » Read more

An excerpt from a recent Florida Weekly article:

The island of Cayo Costa stretches like a long timeline.

And history definitely figures into the island’s heritage. Today, mostly a state park accessible only by boat, Cayo Costa is worth the extra effort of getting there.

The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau suggests a few things you should know about this secluded island and its storied past:

Its beach is one of Florida’s bestkept secrets — If you like your beaches off-the-radar and filled with seashells,  » Read more

The 18th annual Sanibel Thanksgiving Celebration will take place on Sunday, November 24 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at The Community House, located at 2173 Periwinkle Way.

All are invited to join this celebration of Thanksgiving in words and song.  There is no admission charge.

The mayor, city manager and representatives from all of the island churches are scheduled to take part, along with music and song from the BIG ARTS Community Chorus.  » Read more

Andy at the “real” Fenway Park last year!

Yep, it will soon be time for peanuts and crackerjacks!

Tickets for the 2020 Red Sox Spring Training exhibition season go on sale at JetBlue Park at Fenway South and online at www.redsox.com on Saturday, December 7 beginning at 10 a.m.

The team will play a total of 18 home games,  » Read more

Photo from Tarpon Bay Explorers

As the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge approaches its 75th anniversary in December 2020, Tarpon Bay Explorers (TBE), the refuge’s official recreation concession, has begun offering free and discounted activities on Sanibel.

Tarpon Bay Explorers is now discounting all boat and kayak tours – which include a Nature & Sealife Tours, Evening Boat Tours, and guided kayak tours throughout the day – by 25 percent on select Saturdays through 2020.  » Read more

Congratulations to our good friend, Billy Kirkland, owner of Billy’s Bike Shop & Segway of Sanibel, who recently received the prestigous Junonia Award by the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau!

Created in 2006, the VCB’s Junonia Award recognizes individuals who positively impact Lee County’s tourism community by demonstrating unique capabilities, leadership, commitment and dedication. The award, named for the junonia – a treasured shell known for its rarity and
exceptional quality – was selected as the symbol of their top annual achievement.  » Read more