The Shipyard Captiva Island Casual Dining
Before you spend the day at the beach, you’ve got to fill up on a great breakfast. Our favorite new place to have breakfast on Captiva Island? The Shipyard, Captiva Island.
Lisa Erickson
Captiva Blonde Ale – Taste of the Island
Whenever we travel to Florida, my husband is on a mission to find beer from local breweries that he can’t get at home. Topping his list? Fort Myers Brewing, Cigar City and Islamorada Brewing. On our most recent trip, he…
Sanibel Island Farmers Market
The Sanibel Island Farmers Market is back! If you’re on Sanibel Island between October and May, don’t miss the Sanibel Island Farmers Market
Hurricane Ian: One Year Later
It's hard to believe Hurricane Ian ripped across Sanibel and Captiva Islands one year ago. The devastating realization that the storm caused such severe damage to the islands is still so raw, it feels like yesterday.
Crow’s Nest Steakhouse: Dinner With a Million-Dollar View
The dazzling new Crow’s Nest Steakhouse on Captiva Island features gourmet surf and turf while serving up a million-dollar view.
Reflections On Our Post-Ian Visit
Four months post-Hurricane Ian, we had the chance to visit Sanibel and Captiva Islands. So many emotions flooded us as we headed under the toll booth and up the Sanibel Causeway.
The Mucky Duck reopens after Hurricane Ian
The Mucky Duck is back! Nearly four months after Hurricane Ian ripped through Captiva and Sanibel Islands, The Mucky Duck restaurant is open again!
How To Support Sanibel and Captiva Businesses
As our beloved Sanibel and Captiva Islands begin to assess the damage left by Hurricane Ian, the islands and their businesses remain closed. Many of our readers have asked how they can support Sanibel and Captiva businesses and their employees.
Hurricane Ian: How To Help
When the hurricane ripped through these beloved islands on Sept. 28, the destruction left us speechless and wanting to help.
Mainstay North Captiva Island’s Oasis
On a whim, we found ourselves cruising along the Intracoastal Waterway on a rented pontoon. Before we took off, the marina crew recommended lunch at Mainstay, North Captiva.