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…
South Seas Island Resort Reopens
“Is South Seas Resort open?” This is a question Capturing Captiva has been waiting to answer. We can now say that yes, the iconic Captiva Island resort is open and accepting reservations. Is South Seas Resort Open? Yes, South Seas…
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.
Captiva Island Parking App – Pay Via Phone
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.
Lighthouse Cafe Breakfast: A Sanibel Favorite
If you are going to eat breakfast or brunch on Sanibel Island, you have to try the Lighthouse Cafe breakfast. We didn’t the first few times we stopped in. But we learned from our mistake and corrected it. We have to admit, it’s everything we hoped it would be.