By Kate O'Neal Two of my favorite places on the planet are the twin islands of Sanibel and Captiva, off the coast of Fort Myers. Everyone should go there at least once in their lifetime -- or maybe a dozen times a month. And one of Sanibel's must-sees is the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum…
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A secluded island getaway on a budget? You bet. Sanibel and Captiva Islands off Florida's Gulf Coast let you relax, unwind and escape on a dime. My boyfriend and I cross the Sanibel Causeway at night, and the island is draped in shadow. Restrictions on light pollution keep streetlights and neon…
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The beaches of the Fort Myers-Sanibel area offer several options for family fun. By Kate Pursell It's a slice of heaven just waiting to be discovered. And it's so family-friendly that you'll come back time and time again. Mom and Dad, take note: You might be reading this while the temperatures…
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By Ann Marie O'Phelan Residents and visitors alike love the shores of Sanibel and Captiva Islands. The sparkling white sands and calm Gulf waters never fail to capture the imagination. Whether you're coming for a short visit or lingering on vacation, there's one Gulf coast destination to always…
Read MoreFort Myers – Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods presents a natural, romantic holiday spiced with nightlife, festivals and local seafood. Turquoise waters lap bright-white sands scattered with pastel shells. Sunsets cast evening skies a changing spectacle of colour. Snowy pelicans contrast grey…
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A slow pace and ample space are just two reasons why more than a million visitors from all over the world flock to Sanibel Island every year. By Catherine O'Neal One of the great things about Sanibel Island is this: nobody seems to be in a hurry. In the early 20th century, while land…
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A sunset blaze of orange, yellow and crimson glistens in an undulating pattern on the Gulf. Your only companions on the beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel are pelicans that splash down for dinner and sandpipers scurrying along the water’s edge. Isolated from the rigors of “real” life, you’ll lose…
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By Lauren Tjaden The National Weather Service tweeted that today there’s a 115 degree temperature difference between Key West, Fla., and Great Falls, Minn. This goes a long way toward explaining why so many folks migrate to the Sunshine State in winter. The question is which is the best beach town…
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By Jeanette Scott Sanibel is a small island off the west coast of Florida best known for its beautiful beaches, amazing shelling and laid-back lifestyle. You won’t want to miss another treasure on this island though – the Sanibel shopping! You simply can’t leave Sanibel without a memento from…
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By Ann Marie O'Phelan Outdoor pursuits center around sand, shells and stunning scenery on Sanibel Island. This article is brought to you by Sanibel Moorings Concominium Resort. "What a beautiful hibiscus!" my cousin Mary said as she pointed to the flowering pink plant right outside our room…
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