Sanibel-Captiva Daily

Island Jazz and Dance Band at The Community House, Sanibel & Captiva

Island Jazz and Dance Band is tonight! Doors open at 5:45pm for dinner. Enjoying a meatloaf, jazz music and dance at The Community House. Bring your friends, neighbors and family and help support The Community House. Hope to see you there! Click here for the 2010 membership forms! Become a member today and enjoy all of the perks The Community House has to offer!

27th Annual Rotary Club of Sanibel - Captiva, Arts and Crafts Fair, Community House

The Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva has been preparing for Florida’s third ranked arts and crafts show. The juried event will run from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday until 4 PM, on the weekend of February 13 & 14, 2010. 2009 show was one of the largest shows in the history of the Sanibel-Captivas Arts & Crafts Fair, with more artists and more food. Artists and craftspeople will gather at the Sanibel Community House to display and sell their works at the Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captivas Arts & Crafts Fair 27th Annual event. The show is located at 2173 Periwinkle Way.

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Tayor, Mackenzie, Morgan Chistine

Birthday Spent on Sanibel & Captiva, Happy Birthday from the SanibelCaptivaDaily!

The Best Sports Bar and Restaurant on Sanibel Island, Biddles Bucket, Sunday Football

Get ready for some Football at Biddles Bucket! Be sure to spend today watching the Super Bowl at Biddles Bucket where it is the best place to watch your favorite team. Biddles Bucket has a huge amount of TV’s, you’ll be able to see every play while having a selection of great food and a full liquor bar!

2499 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel or call: 239.472.2323

“SANIBEL UNCORKED” 2010 WINTER WINE FESTIVAL, San-Cap Optimist Club

The San-Cap Optimist Club announces its second Winter Wine Fest called “Sanibel Uncorked!” This year it will be held on February 24th from 5 to 9 PM at the beautiful Lily Co., Jewelers, 520 Tarpon Bay Road, across from Bailey’s General Store where there is plenty of parking.

At least four wine purveyors, each representing an excellent selection of wineries, varietals, and vintages will be available to taste. All wines will be available for purchase at Bailey’s. This is a prime opportunity to taste many fine wines before you buy.

A silent auction will be held offering many fine prizes such as vacation packages, dazzling jewelry, restaurant gift certificates, local activities tickets, theater and concert tickets, works of art, gift baskets, outstanding merchandise – and of course many wines. Also available to patrons will be Lily Bucks, discount certificates from Lily Co.

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Perfect Weather on Sanibel & Captiva

If you are one of the lucky people in the world to be here on Sanibel and Captiva this week, you’ll see something like this just about EVERY evening! The weather here in Southwest Florida is absolutely AMAZING! The temperature is perfect, warm enough for swimwear and cool enough to ride a bike all day without being overly hot!

 

27th Annual Rotary Club of Sanibel - Captiva, Arts and Crafts Fair, Community House

The Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva has been preparing for Florida’s third ranked arts and crafts show. The juried event will run from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday until 4 PM, on the weekend of February 13 & 14, 2010. 2009 show was one of the largest shows in the history of the Sanibel-Captiva’s Arts & Crafts Fair, with more artists and more food. Artists and craftspeople will gather at the Sanibel Community House to display and sell their works at the Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva’s Arts & Crafts Fair 27^th Annual event. The show is located at 2173 Periwinkle Way.

The artists and craftspeople come from Maine, California, Washington, Canada, Florida and all points in between to participate in the Sanibel Island Arts & Crafts Fair, considered one of the top three in the state.  Those participating have passed a rigorous Jury selection process and are selected from hundreds applying to be part of this long running event, presented each year by the Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva.  Items displayed and offered for sale include paintings, sculpture, photography, pottery, basketry, jewelry, graphics, fabric, glass, toys and much more.

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Sanibel Island Store, Tuttle’s Sea Horse Shell Shop

There are a couple of things that I believe are mandatory to see when you are on Sanibel Island, Tuttle’s Sea Horse Shell Shop is one of them. It is the type of place that makes you want to come back to all of the time to see the whats new. Tuttle’s has everything you need and don’t need! You can pick up everything from Sanibel clothing to amazing jewelery to Christmas ornaments!  And if your not totally having a great time, all you have to do is just talk to Bob, owner of Tuttle’s and one of the best personalities on Sanibel, he’ll get you to laugh in no time!

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How is the weather where you live? Time for Florida Oranges

How is the weather where you live? If it is colder than 60 degrees, I have a suggestion to warm you up, Florida Oranges! It still maybe the cold season but it is nice here in Southwest Florida! Try bringing some of our Sun Harvest Citrus into your home and get some vitamin C while your enjoying the comforts of your home! Click here to see all of the amazing citrus items we have down here! I recommend the Honey Tangerines!

Sanibel Community House, SongWriters Blend, Brent Moyer

Come on out to the Community House tomorrow for some great music featuring Songwriter / Artist Brent Moyer. Come buy for some great coffee and snacks! Click here for more info on the Sanibel Community House.

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The Islands Best Wildlife Photographer, Terry Waldorf

The Islands Best Wildlife Photographer, Terry Waldorf. Yep, he has done it again! He always seems to capture amazing photos while on Sanibel and Captiva! Click here to see more of his photos and learn about him from a post we did a little while ago!

The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week

The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week. It truly has been a great week to be living or vacationing on Sanibel & Captiva this week. Below, we are taking a look back at what events we covered at the Sanibel Captiva Daily. Take some time and enjoy!

• Jan 30 - New Moon Sailing, Sanibel & Captiva Sailing, New Moon Girls
• Jan 29 - Sanibel Island Grog Shop, Sanibel Liquor & Cigar Store
• Jan 28 - This Could be the View from Your Front Door, Larry Hahn, Sanibel & Captiva Real Estate
• Jan 28 - Twilight Cafe, Sanibel Restaurant and Entertainment, Jazz and Sushi
• Jan 27 - Sanibel Farmers Market
• Jan 26 - Sanibel American Legion Post 123
• Jan 26 - Royal Shell Companies & Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce, Photographic Art Book by Alan S. Maltz, Chamber After Hours at Ellington’s Jazz Club and Restaurant
• Jan 25 - Royal Shell to sponsor launch of latest Alan Maltz book, “Visions of Beauty – Fort Myers, Sanibel & Beyond…”
• Jan 25 - The Sanibel & Captiva Islands’ Chamber of Commerce Annual Retail Expo and Business Fair at the Sanibel Community Center
• Jan 24 - Captiva & Sanibel Community House, Dancing With The Islands’ Stars, The Big Night
• Jan 23 - WOW! Must See Event! Dancing with the Islands’ Stars, The Community House
• Jan 23 - The Mucky Duck, Captiva Restaurants, Great Place to Eat
• Jan 22 - Sanibel and Captiva Accommodations, Royal Shell Vacations, Sanibel & Captiva Vacation Rentals
• Jan 22 - The Grog Shop, Donate to the American Red Cross
• Jan 21 - Dancing with the Islands’ Stars at the Sanibel & Captiva Community House

New Moon Sailing, Sanibel & Captiva Sailing, New Moon Girls

New Moon Sailing, Sanibel & Captiva Sailing girls. If you are looking for the perfect outdoor activity while vacationing in Sanibel & Captiva, we have a great suggestion for you! Sail around with Captain Mick from New Moon Sailing! Captain Mick from New Moon Sailing took us at the Daily around the water ways the other afternoon with some of the Sanibel & Captiva Daily girls. Click below for some great photos of beautiful girls on the  New Moon . Check out our great time and be sure to call him up to book your sailing adventure soon! NEW MOON or call 239.395.1782. Photography done by Cameron Michael.

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Sanibel Island Grog Shop, Sanibel Liquor & Cigar Store

Sanibel Island Grog Shop. Are you looking for a great selection of cigars and spirits? Sanibel Island Grog Shop is the place you must check out! Click below to see for yourself! A cigar is one of the best ways to relax; the Grog Shop staff can help you find what you are looking for. So, when you are in the mood for wine, spirits or cigars, check out the Sanibel Island Grog Shop. Click here to find out the weekly specials and save money!

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This Could be the View from Your Front Door, Larry Hahn, Sanibel & Captiva Real Estate

Here is a view from one of the great Captiva Island houses, BoatSides, one of the most uniquely designed estates on the Island. Click below to learn more about this magnificent Island home and contact information about Larry Hahn.

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Twilight Cafe, Sanibel Restaurant and Entertainment, Jazz and Sushi

One of the best places on Sanibel during a Wednesday evening is Twilight Cafe! It is the place to be with live music and great food! If you are looking for a Restaurant and Entertainment, visit Twilight Cafe, especially on Wednesdays for Jazz and Sushi. Click below to see how it was this week!

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Sanibel Farmers Market

I have been hearing a lot of great things about the Sanibel Farmers Market, so I decided to check it out for myself.  The Market was held at Tahitian Gardens, right off of Periwinkle. I was shocked how great of an idea of this was. Fresh fruit, homemade pasta and sauces, and everything else you can imagine related to fresh food and vegetables! Apparently, I am the last person to visit the Sanibel Farmers Market because everyone seemed to be there! Click below to see some of the pictures I took. Max Soto.

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Sanibel American Legion Post 123

It was that time again, Sunday Fun Day at the Sanibel American Legion Post 123. With great food and great company, the American Legion Post 123 is on of the BEST places to be on any Sunday. Not to mention the Trouble Starters were playing! Check out the pictures from one of the best Sanibel Island photographers, Terry Waldorf!

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Royal Shell Companies & Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce, Photographic Art Book by Alan S. Maltz, Chamber After Hours at Ellington’s Jazz Club and Restaurant

The Royal Shell Companies, in conjunction with the Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce, held their Chamber After Hours at Ellington’s Jazz Club and Restaurant. The event’s highlight, was the official introduction of a new photographic art book by Alan S. Maltz. A portion of the proceeds for  ”Visions of Beauty - Fort Myers, Sanibel and Beyond” coffee table book sales and auction went to benefit CROW.

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Royal Shell to sponsor launch of latest Alan Maltz book, “Visions of Beauty – Fort Myers, Sanibel & Beyond…”

The Royal Shell Companies (http://www.RoyalShell.com), in conjunction with the Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce, will sponsor the official introduction of a new photographic art book by Alan S. Maltz, today at 5:30pm at Ellington’s Jazz Club and Restaurant.

“Visions of Beauty – Fort Myers, Sanibel & Beyond…” presents compelling images of the mystique of Southwest Florida’s outer islands, the history and charm of old Fort Myers, secluded treasures of Sanibel and Captiva Islands and fascinating scenes from Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Boca Grande, Cayo Costa, Pine Island and Estero.

The Sanibel & Captiva Islands’ Chamber of Commerce Annual Retail Expo and Business Fair at the Sanibel Community Center

The Sanibel & Captiva Islands’ Chamber of Commerce had their Annual Retail Expo and Business Fair at the Sanibel Community Center. A lot of great people and companies were there supporting and promoting there business at this wonderful event. There were companies everywhere from jewelery to Billy’s Bike Rentals. The Chamber of Commerce and the Sanibel Community Center held a wonderful!

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Captiva & Sanibel Community House, Dancing With The Islands’ Stars, The Big Night

The much awaited evening of the Dancing With The Islands’ Stars was big! Everyone at the Sanibel Community House was excited to watch the talk of the Island! The Community House members did a wonderful job managing such a large and important fundraiser! All of the sponsors for this event did an incredible job! The night seemed to go perfectly with lots of dancing, music, great food and entertainment!

If you were unable to be at the Sanibel Community House or one of the remote locations airing the event live, Billy Kirkland and Karen Bell won the awards! Karen won the peoples choice awards and Billy got the most votes for fundraising. Craig Albert, Karen Bell, Liddy Johnson, Linda Naton, Billy Kirkland, Susan Scott all did a WONDERFUL job! It was a close call for the winners! All of the people responsable for this evening thank the professional dancers from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Fort Myers, for teaching these Island Stars to do such a great job! Click below to see over 100 photos of the night from Max Soto.

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WOW! Must See Event! Dancing with the Islands’ Stars, The Community House

It was the dress rehearsal at the Sanibel Community House for the Dancing with the Islands’ Stars. We just have to say one word, WOW! All of the Island hype does not do justice! The Sanibel Community House has out done its-self, everyone had a wonderful time! This really is a Must See Event! We at the SanibelCaptivaDaily urge you to watch the dance competition at one of the four locations on Island that is broadcasting live! There are SO many surprises, we don’t want to give anything away, so…we are only showing you a taste of the event. Click below so see some of the photos!

The Mucky Duck, Captiva Restaurants, Great Place to Eat

The Mucky Duck is one of the best restaurants on Captiva, it is a great place to eat because of the food, atmosphere, and STAFF! These ladies are some of the friendliest people on Sanibel and Captiva! Make sure to stop by and visit, as we commonly do. Every time we go there we love taking photos!

Indy Cheerleaders

Visiting from MI

Sanibel and Captiva Accommodations, Royal Shell Vacations, Sanibel & Captiva Vacation Rentals

We swung by Royal Shell Vacations on Captiva and took a couple of pictures of the friendly staff. These ladies and gentlemen are more than capable of helping you figure out where to stay for great deals.

Royal Shell is a local company with local owners, they know the islands, the best beaches, the quietest corners and the owners who take the best care of their homes and condos. Royal Shell Vacations knows how to arrange a Sanibel Island or Captiva Island vacation to fit your dreams

The Grog Shop, Donate to the American Red Cross

Stop by the Grog Shop on Sanibel Island next time you need any wine or spirits and help out the American Red Cross by dropping some money off to at the register. The Grog Shop is kind enough to MATCH the $1,000 collected! So, do what you can and swing by donate a couple of bucks! Thank you Grog Shop for supporting the International Response for Haiti.

Dancing with the Islands’ Stars at the Sanibel & Captiva Community House

The much anticipated event of the year is happening this weekend! Dancing with the Island Stars’. Six Island Stars’ are competing for glory at the first dance competition held at the Community House. Big names like, Craig Albert, Karen Bell, Liddy Johnson, Linda Naton, Billy Kirkland, Susan Scott are the talented local dancers.

The dancers from Sanibel and Captiva are putting their skills to the test! They have all had extensive training from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio instructors from Fort Myers and have been matched up with professional dancer. The mood is intense for this Community House fundraiser; they have been training very hard since 2009. Be prepared to witness Island history as the competitors show off their skill and wardrobe!

The main night, Jan. 23 is already sold-out but there are 15 seats available for the rehearsal on Jan. 22. Be sure to get your tickets as soon as possible because they will being going very fast! Check out the Community House website or call 239-472-2155 to find out how to purchases your tickets!

If you cant make it to the event, you can watch the competition over a live feed at four other spots on the Island! This is going to be a night to remember! Be prepared for a wonderful event! Click below for the location and the forms to become a member!

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American Realty of Captiva, Les Pendleton

Leslie (Les) Pendleton, Jr. is a Sanibel and Captiva Island Realtor. He has over 30 years of financial and business experience and specialize in finding solutions and making sales happen for his clients. Video was created by Noise Inc. Ad agency on Sanibel Island. Click below for more information on Les Pendleton of American Realty of Captiva.

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Sunday at the Sanibel American Legion Post 123

The Daily.com crew was at the Sanibel American Legion Post 123 for one of their amazing events. Like always, it was a great time. Robby Hutto was there playing and keeping everyone entertained! With live music and great food, the American Legion Post 123, was the place to be. Click below to see more photos by Cameron Michael.

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Island Jazz and Dance Band at The Community House, Sanibel & Captiva

Island Jazz and Dance Band is tonight! Doors open at 5:45pm for dinner. Enjoying a barbecue, jazz music and dance at The Community House. Bring your friends, neighbors and family and help support The Community House. Hope to see you there! Click below for membership forms!

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Captiva Restaurant, The Mucky Duck, Hosted The Trouble Starters for The Heights Foundation

Sunday was a great day at The Mucky Duck, on Captiva Island! The band, Trouble Starters, played live music for the crowd as delicious food and cool drinks were served to everyone there. Profits from the food and beverage sales went to The Heights Foundation. The Heights Foundation is a grassroots, hands-on organization that provides educational and life-changing opportunities for families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood of South Fort Myers. Click below to see how big of a success this afternoon was! Everyone had a great time while supporting a wonderful cause! Photos taken by Cameron Michael.

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Sanibel and Captiva Blind Pass Ecosystem Restoration Project, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Blind Pass Ecosystem Restoration Project, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Sanibel & Captica. Friday,at Turner Beach Regional Park, was the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Blind Pass. Since the 1920’s, Blind Pass has been an unstable ecosystem due to it’s ever changing water ways. It now will provide a stable pass opening. With the new water way, it increases the habitat for mangroves, seagrasses, shorebirds, benthic invertebrates and fisheries. Brian Bigelow from the Lee County Board of County Commissioners was the MC of the event. Other important people responsible for the success of the new Blind Pass are as fallows. Tammy Hall, Bob Janes, Ray Judah, Frank Mann, Mayor Mick Denham, Chairman and Captiva Erosion Prevention District: Mike Mullins, Tony Lapi, Vince George, Paul Tritaik.  Click below to check out the ribbon cutting for the Blind Pass Ecosystem Restoration Project. Click below to see wonderful photos by Kelly Telford of CEPD.

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Board Certified Fort Myers Cosmetic Surgeon to provide discounted Botox and other filler treatments on Sanibel. Sanibel Day Spa

Dr. Robert J. Brueck, MD FACS, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Fort Myers, will bring his services to Sanibel Island on January 29, 2010. During an afternoon of beauty, patrons of the Sanibel Day Spa will be offered injections of Botox, Dysport and other dermal fillers at 20% discount off the regular cost. Injections will be given from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Dr. Brueck said, “This is a great time to have a filler renewal. Every woman wants to look her best at Valentine’s Day. There are specific safety and effectiveness advantages to having these treatments performed by a doctor who is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery. I’m pleased to offer this service to the patrons of Sanibel Day Spa.”

Dr. Brueck, whose practice is located at 3700 Central Avenue, Fort Myers,  was named one of the top plastic surgeons in Southwest Florida by Gulfshore Life magazine for five consecutive years starting in 2004.

Sanibel Day Spa is owned by Pam Artuso and Jeannie Parks and is located upstairs at Periwinkle Place Shopping Center, 2075 Periwinkle Way, Suite #24, Sanibel. FL. 33057. Pre-event registration may be arranged with Pam or Jeannie at 239-395-2220.

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The Mucky Duck, Open Today, Trouble Starters!

That is right! The world famous Mucky Duck is open today! This is a big deal because they never are open on Sundays! The Trouble Starters, are playing from 1pm to 4pm.

This is going to be the place everyone is at, so make sure to come on up to Captiva. You will see us there taking photos of the fun! If you have never heard the Trouble Starters play, you are truly in for a musical delight, they are amazing! So come by and enjoy the music and some food and drinks, it will be a great time! Click here to see other good times at the Mucky Duck!

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The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week

The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week. It truly has been a great week to be living or vacationing on Sanibel & Captiva this week. Below, we are taking a look back at what events we covered at the Sanibel Captiva Daily. Take some time and enjoy!

• Jan 16 - Blind Pass Ecosystem Restoration Project, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
• Jan 16 - Donate Blood, Save Lives
• Jan 15 - Florida Weather, Sanibel & Captiva
• Jan 14 - Susan Scott’s Dancing Stars Auction, The Community House, Dancing with the Islands’ Stars
• Jan 14 - The Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting, The Village Shops
• Jan 13 - Sanibel American Legion, Sanibel 8-Ball Pool League
• Jan 12 - The Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, The Village Shops, ShopOnSanibel.com
• Jan 12 - Island Jazz and Dance Band at The Sanibel Community House, Sanibel Entertainment
• Jan 11 - Island Jazz and Dance Band at The Community House, Sanibel
• Jan 11 - Larry Hahn, Sanibel & Captiva Real Estate

Blind Pass Ecosystem Restoration Project, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Friday, 10am at Turner Beach Regional Park, was the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Blind Pass. Since the 1920’s, Blind Pass has been an unstable ecosystem due to it’s ever changing water ways. It now will provide a stable pass opening. With the new water way, it increases the habitat for mangroves, seagrasses, shorebirds, benthic invertebrates and fisheries. Brian Bigelow from the Lee County Board of County Commissioners was the MC of the event. Other important people responsible for the success of the new Blind Pass are as fallows. Tammy Hall, Bob Janes, Ray Judah, Frank Mann, Mayor Mick Denham, Chairman and Captiva Erosion Prevention District: Mike Mullins, Tony Lapi, Vince George, Paul Tritaik.  Click below to check out the ribbon cutting for the Blind Pass Ecosystem Restoration Project.

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Donate Blood, Save Lives

With the devastation in Haiti, we can all help out. The American Red Cross is always looking for blood donors. Click here to find the nearest American Red Cross Blood Center. Please give the gift of life if you can!

Florida Weather, Sanibel & Captiva

If you have been outside yesterday and today, you know the weather is starting to turn around! It is nice to spend time outdoors in the warm Sanibel & Captiva weather. Talking to many people over the last day or two, everyone seems to be very happy with the positive climate change!

Susan Scott’s Dancing Stars Auction, The Community House, Dancing with the Islands’ Stars

Sandy Kostick and Max Soto covered dancing star, Susan Scott, at her home for Susan’s Personal Creative Dancing Stars Auction. The event is for the much anticipated “Dancing with the Islands’ Stars” at The Community House. This fund-raising competition has all the Buzz on Sanibel Island and Captiva Island. Susan did an astonishing job and helped build even more hype for The Community House! Click below to see some of the photos from the evening. Photo Credit: Max Soto.

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Sarah Ashton, Randy Bacik, Barb Harrington, Don DeLuca, Bill Waites

The Sanibel Island & Captiva Island chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting, The Village Shops

We covered The Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting at The Village Shops. The event was hosted by: Kim Nader Interiors, Royal Shell Property Management, S E Freck, LCSW, CTS - Counseling Center, Paradise Design, PURRE, Sanibel Tropical Wines, Tribeca Salon, Watson Macrae Gallery. There was a wonderful live music, great company and tasty food, all the elements needed for a superb ribbon cutting. Click below to check out photos from the event! Photo Credit: Max Soto.

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Sanibel American Legion, SANIBEL 8-BALL POOL LEAGUE

The other night we went to the Sanibel American Legion to take a couple of photos of the pool tournament. Here are the current standings. Click below for more photos.

SANIBEL 8-BALL POOL LEAGUE 2009-10

Standings through January 11, 2010

Won    Lost

First        BUNT’S BALL BUSTERS       161       63

Second    ONE BALL WONDERS           102     122

Third       FRESH LEGION CREW           101     123

Fourth     SANIBEL CAFÉ                       84      140

January 11, 2010 Results

Bunt’s Ball Busters 10.  Sanibel Café 6

One Ball Wonders 8. Fresh Legion Crew 8

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The Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, The Village Shops, ShopOnSanibel.com

Island Jazz and Dance Band at The Sanibel Community House, Sanibel Entertainment

Last night we went to The Sanibel Community House for the “Island Jazz and Dance Band”. We had a GREAT time, food, live music and dancing makes for a great Monday night! Click below to check out some of the photos we got of everyone hanging out and having fun! The Sanibel Community House has been having tons of great events this month and even more to come! Click below to find out more information and see more pictures! BECOME A MEMBER! Click here to see all of the dancers for the upcoming Dancing with the Islands’ Stars!

Island Jazz and Dance Band at The Community House, Sanibel

Island Jazz and Dance Band is tonight! Doors open at 5:45pm for dinner. Enjoying a fish fry, jazz music and dance at The Community House. Bring your friends, neighbors and family and help support The Community House. Hope to see you there! Click below for membership forms!

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Larry Hahn, Sanibel & Captiva Real Estate

What this video about one of the great Captiva Island houses, BoatSides, one of the most uniquely designed estates on the Island. Click below to learn more about this magnificent Island home and contact information about Larry Hahn.

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The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week

The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week. It truly has been a great week to be living or vacationing on Sanibel & Captiva this week. Below, we are taking a look back at what events we covered at the Sanibel Captiva Daily. Take some time and enjoy!

• Jan 09 - What to do during the Cold Weather? Movies! The Island Cinema!
• Jan 08 - Amandas Island Jewels, Local Island Jewelers
• Jan 07 - Guess who’s birthday it is Sanibel & Captiva? Happy Birthday Sandy Kostick, PR & Marketing, Event Planning, Advertising & Sales
• Jan 07 - Sanibel Health Club, Sanibel - Captiva Chamber Ribbon Cutting
• Jan 06 - Who are you going to vote for? Sanibel Entertainment
• Jan 05 - The Official Sanibel & Captiva Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting, Sanibel Health Club
• Jan 05 - The Rotary Club of Sanibel Captiva, Support of St. Marc, Haiti School
• Jan 04 - Great Sanibel & Captiva Accommodations, Sanibel Holiday offers Sanibel Vacation Rentals
• Jan 03 - Dancing with The Islands’ Stars, Sanibel Community House, Sanibel Island Entertainment
• Jan 03 - The Best Sports Bar and Restaurant on Sanibel Island, Biddles Bucket, Sunday Football
• Jan 02 - Royal Shell, Alan Maltz book, “Visions of Beauty – Fort Myers, Sanibel & Beyond…”

What to do during the Cold Weather? Movies! The Island Cinema!

Are one of the many who are not use to the cold weather? And trying to avoid it while still having fun? What do you do? Movies at The Island Cinema, is the PERFECT place to avoid the elements! of course! With two great movies showing at the theater, “Up In The Air” & “Sherlock Homes”, it is the way to spend your Saturday!

Amandas Island Jewels, Local Island Jewelers

Have you heard of some of the greatest jewels around Sanibel and Captiva, it’s Amandas Island Jewels! Amanda designes and creates true Island Jewels, right here in our backyard. From her Bracelets, Childrens Jewelry, Earrings, and Necklaces, you see her tropical Island influence. Click below to get a little sample of her work and more info on how you can get her Bracelets on your wrist!

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Guess who’s birthday it is Sanibel & Captiva? Happy Birthday Sandy Kostick, PR & Marketing, Event Planning, Advertising & Sales

That is right! It is Sandy Kostick’s Birthday, head chica of the SanibelCaptivaDaily! If you see her out today, wish her a happy birthday Sanibel & Captiva! Who knew how big this site would have gotten, seen in over 130 country and 30 social networks! Thank you for all you do and showing us the beauty of the Islands! Rock on.com, Happy Birthday Sandy!

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Sanibel Health Club, Sanibel - Captiva Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Take a look below to see what it was like at Sanibel Health Club yesterday. It was their Official Ribbon Cutting for the Island Chamber. We had a great time there last night taking photos and taking a tour of the gym. It’s good to have a workout facility on Island with such a knowledgeable and trained staff! Click below to see the photos and learn more about the Sanibel Health Club.