Lisa Erickson

Joined: January 15, 2021
Articles: 82

Food and Dining

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…

Lisa Erickson
October 16, 2023

Sanibel

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

Lisa Erickson
October 1, 2023

Hurricane Ian

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.

Lisa Erickson
September 27, 2023

Food and Dining, What's Open on Captiva Island

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.

Lisa Erickson
September 17, 2023

Hurricane Ian

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.

Lisa Erickson
March 1, 2023

Food and Dining

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!

Lisa Erickson
February 18, 2023

Hurricane Ian

How To Support Sanibel and Captiva Businesses

Bay side view of Captiva Island, Fla., following Hurricane Ian. Photo credit NOAA Hurricane Ian Imagery

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.

Lisa Erickson
October 10, 2022

Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian: How To Help

Hurricane Ian aftermath, NOAA Remote Sensing Division, Blind Pass, Sanibel Island.

When the hurricane ripped through these beloved islands on Sept. 28, the destruction left us speechless and wanting to help.

Lisa Erickson
October 2, 2022

Food and Dining

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.

Lisa Erickson
May 10, 2022

Area Information

Captiva Island Parking App – Pay Via Phone

Alison Hagerup Beach Lot, Captiva Island, Fla.

Parking at the Alison Hagerup Beach parking lot is now more convenient thanks to an upgrade from the Captiva Erosion Prevention District. Effective April 14, 2022, you can now use the Captiva Island parking app, via the ParkMobile.

Lisa Erickson
April 18, 2022