In case you haven’t heard yet Ding Darling Wildlife Drive will be closed for repaving and other improvements from May 20 until October. They have scheduled lots of other activities and programs to keep you busy including Family Beach Walks, Biking the Indigo Trail, Estuary Exploratory Tram rides, Natural Wonders, and lots more. For more information on their summer programs,... Read More »
You can easily download ebooks from the Sanibel Library. The service is available 24/7. It’s easy. Go to the library website, browse for the author or title, check it out with your library card and download the files to your computer. They are available for both Nooks and Kindles or to read on your computer. You can learn more about this... Read More »
Coastal Living Magazine has just announced its top seaside towns in America and our own Sanibel Island came in third. The green spaces, lack of high rises, wildlife, sunny weather, beaches and seashells were just some of the things that helped rank out island We know this is paradise, now the world knows! Read More »
Captiva Cruises has a variety of boat trips on their schedule.. One popular one is called the Historical Cruise to Pine Island. It will give you a close look at the historic fish houses of Pine Island Sound. It will also cover the history of commercial and sport fishing of the area. Lunch will be at the charming 1926 Tarpon Lodge after which... Read More »
One of the really nice things about the island is the relationship between the school and the refuge. The two are right next door to each other and the refuge has consistently worked with the school. They put together programs that let the kids participate in activities that develop an understanding and appreciation of our conservation minded lifestyle. Now the... Read More »
I’ve heard rave review for the play currently running at the Herb Straus Theater on Sanibel. It’s called Fully Committed. One talented actor plays 40 different roles. He does an amazing job and it is incredible funny. The show runs through April 27 and Buy One Get One Free tickets are available by calling the theater. I highly recommend it! Read More »
Our island real estate market has been very active so far this year. Market performance is usually expressed in sales terms which show past performance. In real estate it’s usually closed listings. There are other measurements, however, that express market expectations rather than past performance. They are pending and contingent listings. These are properties that have gone to contract but... Read More »
Mark your calendars! The nation’s largest single day food drive called “Stamp Out Hunger” will be held Saturday, May 11. Most any kind of food can be donated as long as it is unopened and in unbreakable containers. Place them by your mailbox and the mail carriers and their helpers will pick them up. If you are returning north prior to... Read More »
TripAdvisor has awarded Sanibel with the 2013 Travelers’ Choice Islands Award. Based on millions of reviews and opinions posted from TripAdvisor travelers, the awards recognize top islands around the world. Sanibel came in number 6. TripAdvisor described Sanibel: “Most vacation spots are either relaxing (Tahiti) or family friendly (Orlando). Sanibel Island, however, is that rare place with both.” I couldn’t... Read More »
I’m not a big basketball fan, but it’s hard not to be impressed by our local team making it to the sweet sixteen in the NCAA tournament. They are a fun team to watch as they play at a fast pace. Ft. Myers is now “Dunk City.” Tonight’s game against University of Florida will be a tough one, but Go Eagles! Read More »
