What’s new on Sanibel and Captiva in 2024
Capturing Captiva is breaking down what’s new to Sanibel Island and Captiva Island in 2024.
Cielo Sanibel Island: A Heavenly Dining Experience
For years, we drove down Periwinkle Way and longingly looked at the Cielo restaurant sign, wishing that someday we could dine at the beautiful eatery. Someday, finally arrived. Dinner at Cielo on Sanibel Island was always on the wish list…
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.
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.
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest Returns Returns Sept. 22-Oct. 1
The Island Hopper Music Festival, Southwest Florida's premiere music festival, returns to the area for ten days, starting Sept. 22.
The Shack of Sanibel
Need a cool place to be on a hot island day? The Shack of Sanibel serves up chilly treats, featuring their fresh frozen custard.
“Savor the Shore” With Free Sanibel Toll Access Sundays Through Sept. 24
Good news island-goers! Sunday trips to Sanibel and Captiva Island will have no tolls on Sundays between Aug. 6 and Sept. 24, 2023. Initially set to end on Sep.t 10, Lee County voted to extend the list of toll-free days…