During the winter season there is an amazing variety of classes and workshops offered at Big Arts on Dunlop Road next to City Hall. There are many different arts and crafts offered as well as writing, language, and technology classes. Check out all the details at www.BigArts.org and sign up today Read More »
I just read an interesting article from SCCF about last years nesting season. 2011 proved to be the sixth best year for nesting since 1996 on Sanibel and Captiva Islands. In all, Sanibel had a total of 277 nests and Captiva had 75 nests. Although loggerheads are the main type to nest on our islands, this year there was one... Read More »
Lots going on this weekend on the islands and lots of people here if the traffic on Periwinkle is any indication! Celebrate New Years Eve at the Sanibel Rec Center. Tickets in advance are only $15 and include food and entertainment. It’s a safe and fun way to ring in the new year. And don’t forget the Polar Bear Plunge... Read More »
Captiva’s holiday celebrations continue this weekend with Cuban Dance and Jazz Concerts tonight and tomorrow night. There is also a street parade on Andy Rosse Lane Saturday starting at 4:00PM. In addition there are lectures sponsored by SCCF at various times during the day on Saturday. At least the weather is forecast to be good this weekend. Last Friday night... Read More »
JetBlue Park at Fenway South is the new spring training stadium in Ft. Myers for the Boston Red Sox and it is taking shape quickly now. Most of the seats are in and the grass is down. There is also a replica of the Green Monster in left field and the old Fenway scoreboard has been erected. The first game... Read More »
Stop by Island Paws in the Sanibel Shoppes (Periwinkle and Tarpon Bay Roads) tonight during Luminary between 5:00 and 7:00. You can have your favorite pet’s picture taken with Santa. Photography is provided by Shari Browne Photography and the donation of $35 goes to benefit CROW. While you’re out, stop by the VIP office at 2000 Periwinkle for hotdogs, sides... Read More »
Come out and join us this Friday night for Sanibel‘s Luminary celebration. Ride the trolley around to view the lights and then support one of our local restaurants for dinner. It’s always a good time and it looks like the weather will be great. Saturday night will be Captiva’s night to celebrate. Hope to see you there. Read More »
The infra-red night-time cameras at Ding Darling have captured some amazing pictures. Check out this bobcat carrying a small gator! I don’t know what happened to the black bear that was previously caught on camera a couple months ago. Haven’t seen any pictures of him lately. Read More »
It’s just another day in paradise! We sure have been having great weather. Let’s hope it lasts. Read More »
All the rain we’ve had lately has brought out the tiny tree frogs. These two were taking a break on our frangipani recently. Read More »
