Sanibel-Captiva Daily

Terry Waldorf’s Sanibel Photography, Best Nature Photography

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!

The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily

As the weather becomes more tropical and the flowers are coming out, Sanibel & Captiva Islands are gorgeous this time of year. If you do not live here in paradise, you should definitely drive or boat over and enjoy all of the great things we have here. Below is a review of our post from last week.

• Aug 28 – Sanibel Shell Gas Station
• Aug 27 – Coolest Car in Sanibel, Sanibel Automobiles
• Aug 26 – Sanibel Day Spa, Pamper Yourself and Restore Balance to Your Body-Mind-Spirit
• Aug 25 – Best Fishing around, Osprey Photograph!
• Aug 24 – One of Captiva’s Favorite Artist, Robert Rauschenberg
• Aug 23 – Where all visitors must go! Tuttles Sea Horse Shell Shop
• Aug 22 – The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily
• Aug 21 – Sanibel Island Grog Shop, Sanibel Liquor & Cigar Store
• Aug 19 – Sanibel & Captiva, City’s Hurricane Plan and Personal Hurricane Planning

Best Fishing around, Osprey Photograph!

Here is an amazing Osprey Photograph from Miguel Lasa. As most people know, Ospreys are the best fisherman around!

The Osprey tolerates a wide variety of habitats, nesting in any location near a body of water providing an adequate food supply. It is found on all continents except Antarctica although in South America it occurs only as a non-breeding migrant.

As its other common name suggests, the Osprey’s diet consists almost exclusively of fish. It has evolved specialised physical characteristics and exhibits unique behaviour to assist in hunting and catching prey

One of Captiva’s Favorite Artist, Robert Rauschenberg

Iconoclastic, generous, inventive, impulsive, sensitive, gregarious, prodigious: these are just some of the words to describe Robert Rauschenberg and the art he has been making now for 50 years. From the age of 38, when he received the grand prize at the Venice Biennale in 1964, Rauschenberg has been a pivotal figure in the art of our time. 

Rauschenberg is also known as one of Captiva’s favorite artist. His well known studio is located on the Island and is still running and producing great work from all of the talented people who keep it going.

Click here to purchase Rauschenberg: Art and Life. This revised edition of the classic biography of the artist, first published in 1994, adds 36 new pages to cover the significant moments in the last ten years of his career, including his monumental career retrospective at the Guggenheim in 1997.

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Where all visitors must go! Tuttles Sea Horse Shell Shop

Sanibel Islands east end is home to the legendary Tuttles Sea Horse Shell Shop . Every visitor to Sanibel owes it to themselves to stop in and check out this place. Tuttles has been around for over 32 years and has the awesome selection to show it! Check out their silver selection, you’ll find more goodies than you even know about! Tuttles Sea Horse Shell Shop has something for everyone and something for every price!

Tuttle’s Sea Horse Shell Shop
362 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel FL 33957
(239) 472-0707
Toll Free: (866) 472-0707

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The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily

As the weather becomes more tropical and the flowers are coming out, Sanibel & Captiva Islands are gorgeous this time of year. If you do not live here in paradise, you should definitely drive or boat over and enjoy all of the great things we have here. Below is a review of our post from last week.

• Aug 21 – Sanibel Island Grog Shop, Sanibel Liquor & Cigar Store
• Aug 19 – Sanibel & Captiva, City’s Hurricane Plan and Personal Hurricane Planning
• Aug 18 – Sanibel Captiva, Top 10 Beaches
• Aug 17 – The Official Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Chamber of Commerce After Hours Event at Sanibel Harbour Resort
• Aug 16 – The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, Sanibel FL, Evelyn Spencer
• Aug 15 – Sanibel Island FL, The Monk Family
• Aug 14 – Sanibel & Captiva Nature
• Aug 13 – SCCF Sea Turtle Watch on Sanibel & Captiva
• Aug 12 – Special Savings at the Mucky Duck on Captiva Island

The Best Shopping on Sanibel Starts with Shop On Sanibel, Retail Centers

A little while ago, we did a high fashion photo shoot with some of the great shops that are all part of ShopOnSanibel.com. Not only did we take magnificent photographs of wonderful clothes and accessories but we also created a video to highlight the independently owned boutiques, restaurants and specialty service providers not found anywhere else in the world. Watch and enjoy, then visit ShopOnSanibel to learn more about some of Sanibel’s premier retail centers.

Jerry Edelman Pottery, Local Sanibel Artist

Jerry is a island local who hand-makes ceramic pottery. All of his work is completely original and creates his own designs. He also will customize a design for you or any customer! Jerry has a creative avant garde style and has many different works of shapes and styles. Click below to see more of local Sanibel Artist, Jerry Edelman’s Pottery!

Contact Jerry at:

• 239.677.7299
• jerryedelman@earthlink.net

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The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily

As the weather becomes more tropical and the flowers are coming out, Sanibel & Captiva Islands are gorgeous this time of year. If you do not live here in paradise, you should definitely drive or boat over and enjoy all of the great things we have here. Below is a review of our post from last week.

• Jul 24 – Sanibel Dogs
• Jul 24 – Sanibel Dogs
• Jul 23 – Sanibel Sunrise
• Jul 22 – Happy Birthday Rusty Farst
• Jul 21 – Save Money by Eating Breakfast at Courtney’s On Sanibel
• Jul 20 – Official Sanibel & Captiva, Florida Chamber of Commerce, After Hours at Twilight Cafe
• Jul 19 – Sanibel and Captiva BP Oil Update, Our Beaches are Clean!
• Jul 19 – Royal Shell Hosts “Love That Dress” Collection Party on Sanibel
• Jul 18 – The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily
• Jul 17 – 31st Annual Optimist Club’s Road Rally, Sanibel & Captiva
• Jul 16 – Sanibel Fishing with Venture Out, Sanibel Fish
• Jul 15 – Where to find great vacation deals on Sanibel, Sanibel Holiday
• Jul 14 – Royal Shell and SanibelCaptivaDaily.com
• Jul 14 – Twilight Cafe, Where Food Is Art, Sanibel Restaurant
• Jul 14 – How Do You Get In Shape? Sanibel Beach Retreats
• Jul 13 – Sanibel & Captiva Nature
• Jul 13 – Royal Shell Hosts “Love That Dress” Collection Party on Sanibel
• Jul 12 – Sanibel Helps Louisiana Oil Spill Clean Up, Animal Oil Spill Release on Sanibel

The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily

As the weather becomes more tropical and the flowers are coming out, Sanibel & Captiva Islands are gorgeous this time of year. If you do not live here in paradise, you should definitely drive or boat over and enjoy all of the great things we have here. Below is a review of our post from last week.

• Jul 17 – 31st Annual Optimist Club’s Road Rally, Sanibel & Captiva
• Jul 16 – Sanibel Fishing with Venture Out, Sanibel Fish
• Jul 15 – Where to find great vacation deals on Sanibel, Sanibel Holiday
• Jul 14 – Royal Shell and SanibelCaptivaDaily.com
• Jul 14 – Twilight Cafe, Where Food Is Art, Sanibel Restaurant
• Jul 14 – How Do You Get In Shape? Sanibel Beach Retreats
• Jul 13 – Sanibel & Captiva Nature
• Jul 13 – Royal Shell Hosts “Love That Dress” Collection Party on Sanibel
• Jul 12 – Sanibel Helps Louisiana Oil Spill Clean Up, Animal Oil Spill Release on Sanibel
• Jul 11 – Cool People on Sanibel
• Jul 10 – Sanibel Dogs

Twilight Cafe, Where Food Is Art, Sanibel Restaurant

Working for the SanibelCaptivaDaily, we get to meet a lot of  people and hear all about their vacations. One thing that is always repeated is Sushi and Jazz at Twilight Cafe on Wednesdays. This doesn’t shock us much because Chef Robert Parks is known for running some of the best restaurants around and making sure all of his clients are happy. Ryan Johnson from Texas told us “One of my all time favorite Sanibel restaurants is Twilight Cafe, they have great prices and great food! Plus their Jazz is always perfect for our Wednesday nights with wonderful sushi.”

Thanks for talking to us Ryan and send us pictures of your vacation! If you haven’t eaten at Twilight Cafe, you need to! Stop by tonight for a great time with live music and great drinks!

Twilight Café .(239) 472-8818• 2761 West Gulf Drive Sanibel Island, Florida 33957.

The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily

As the weather becomes more tropical and the flowers are coming out, Sanibel & Captiva Islands are gorgeous this time of year. If you do not live here in paradise, you should definitely drive or boat over and enjoy all of the great things we have here. Below is a review of our post from last week.

• Jul 11 – Cool People on Sanibel
• Jul 10 – Sanibel Dogs
• Jul 09 – Sanibel and Captiva Accommodations, Royal Shell Vacations, Sanibel & Captiva Vacation Rentals
• Jul 08 – The Best Place to Shop on Captiva is The Captiva Island Store
• Jul 07 – Terry Waldorf’s Sanibel Photography, Best Nature Photography
• Jul 07 – Janet Vince, Art on Captiva
• Jul 06 – 2010 Sanibel’s 4th of July Parade
• Jul 05 – The Sanibel-Captiva Optimist Club 31st Annual 4th of July Road Rally, Sanibel Florida
• Jul 05 – Sanibel 4th of July Fireworks
• Jul 05 – Sanibel 4th of July Fireworks
• Jul 04 – 4th Round of photos from the Sanibel 4th of July Parade
• Jul 04 – 3rd Round of photos from the Sanibel 4th of July Parade
• Jul 04 – 4th of July Fireworks from Cottages to Castles
• Jul 04 – 2 Round of photos from the Sanibel 4th of July Parade
• Jul 03 – Sanibel 4th of July Parade

Terry Waldorf’s Sanibel Photography, Best Nature Photography

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! You will see much more Sanibel Nature Photography!

Janet Vince, Art on Captiva

While on Captiva, we ran into Janet Vince aka Janet from and other planet, the planetary one, the captiva diva, English Janet. We had to take a picture of her working! Call her for any painting, furniture, fofinha, murals, she can paint anything!

239 395 1784
Vinegarjan@aol.com

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jb…designs, Sanibel Shops, Island Shopping

One of the best shops on Sanibel is “jb…designs”. With a huge selection of bags, jewelry and much more, “jb…designs” offers all of its shoppers a unique island experience. If you are gonna be looking around on Sanibel for a great store, you must visit “jb…designs” for yourself! Located in the Olde Sanibel Shops next to Over Easy Cafe and Island Paws. Once you walk into “jb…designs”, it will be hard not to find something you are not in love with! Make sure to click below to see more of the store!

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The Official Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Chamber of Commerce, Update on the Deep Horizon Florida Oil Spill – Our Beaches are Clean

The information below was provided by The Official Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Chamber of Commerce about the Florida Oil Spill.

“Our function is to keep everyone informed with on going information with continual updates” – Ric Base, President of The Official Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Chamber of Commerce.

Our Beaches are Clean and Open
The only oil on our beaches is suntan oil!

Updated June 11, 2010 1:30 p.m.
At this time, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill has not impacted Sanibel, Captiva or Fort Myers Beach. The Florida Division of Emergency Management does not expect the oil to impact the Sanibel/Captiva/Fort Myers Beach area between now and Monday, June 14. Forecasts are being made in 72 hour increments. There are no projections beyond that time frame.

Officials on Sanibel, Captiva and Fort Myers Beach are monitoring the situation closely and will respond accordingly to any potential impact on our area. If you are traveling to the destination within the next few days, you can monitor the websites below for the latest updates on the spill and check back with this site for specific information regarding Sanibel, Captiva and Fort Myers Beach .

J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island is reporting, “There are currently no impacts to our refuge waters. The beaches are clean and open.”

Click below to learn more about the Oil Spill and some of the Frequently Asked Questions that The Official Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Chamber of Commerce.

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The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily

As the weather becomes more tropical and the flowers are coming out, Sanibel & Captiva Islands are gorgeous this time of year. If you do not live here in paradise, you should definitely drive or boat over and enjoy all of the great things we have here. Below is a review of our post from last week.

• Jun 05 – Sanibel & Captiva Sports, Belmont Stakes
• Jun 05 – Sanibel Beaches
• Jun 04 – The Best of Sanibel Shopping Starts with Shops on Sanibel
• Jun 03 – Sanibel Baby
• Jun 03 – Breast Cancer Benefit for a Sanibel Local at Ellington’s
• Jun 02 – Memorial Day Weekend at The Mucky Duck, The Best Restaurant on Captiva
• Jun 01 – Shopping on Sanibel Starts with Shop On Sanibel, Retail Centers

May 2010

• May 31 – Amanda’s Island Jewels, Local Island Jeweler
• May 31 – Happy Memorial Day Sanibel & Captiva

Terry Waldorf’s Sanibel Photography, Nature Photography

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! You will see much more Sanibel Nature Photography!

Sanibel & Captiva Sunset Photo Contest Winner, Alicia Galante

A little while ago, we at the SanibelCaptivaDaily.com held our first annual Sunset Photo contest. 25 year Sanibel resident Alicia Galante, was the winner with beautiful sunset photo. Alicia is a Realtor with RE/MAX Realty Group and a amateur photographer. She shoots all of her own Real Estate photos herself. Originally from Staten Island, she moved to Southwest Florida and loves it her! She has been shooting since 1980 and her favorite things to photograph are sunsets & plants. Alicia has her wonderful family down here, Carl (husband), Rachel (Daughter) and Murphy (pet Terrier). Congratulations again Alicia!

Alicia Galante

aliciagalante@att.net

239.850.7653

5 Ways to Enjoy Sanibel & Captiva Islands! Summery of all 5 tips

• Apr 14 – Ways to Enjoy Sanibel & Captiva – the eBook!
• Apr 15 – 5 Ways to Enjoy Sanibel & Captiva Islands! Sanibel & Captiva Tip 1
• Apr 16 – 5 Ways to Enjoy Sanibel & Captiva Islands! Sanibel & Captiva, Tip 2
• Apr 20 – 5 Ways to Enjoy Sanibel & Captiva Islands! Sanibel & Captiva, Tip 3
• Apr 24 – 5 Ways to Enjoy Sanibel & Captiva Islands! Sanibel & Captiva Tip 4
• Apr 26 – 5 Ways to Enjoy Sanibel & Captiva Islands! Sanibel & Captiva Tip 5

Terry Waldorf’s Sanibel Photography, Nature Photography

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! You will see much more Sanibel Nature Photography!

Sanibel Dogs

Brutus made a surprise visit to Shiny Objects on Sanibel Island !!! Thank you for the photo of this Sanibel Dog!

Winner of First Annual Sanibel – Captiva Sunrise/Sunset Photography Competition

Here is the winner of the First Annual Sanibel – Captiva Sunrise/Sunset Photography Competition! Alicia Galante sent in this beautiful sunset taken April 3rd. Our panel of photographers chose this one, we love the color, foreground and reflection off the water! Great job to Alicia and all the other competitors. We will be showing the other photos later this week so you may see here competition. We will be sending Alicia a print of here photo and a special prize! Stay tuned to see more sunset/sunrise photos from the other photographers!

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Are you good enough? Enter the First Annual Sanibel – Captiva Sunrise/Sunset Photography Competition

Finally, its here! Are you good enough? The first competition to capture the essence of Sanibel and Captiva. The SanibelCaptivaDaily.com presents the First Annual Sunrise/Sunset Photography Competition. Solely produced and sponsored by the daily.com. The winner will receive a high quality print of their work as well as a surprise gift!

The rules are simple:

• Provide your email to us by signing up for our email list.
• Enter a sunrise or sunset digital photograph via email once you are signed up for our mailing list.
• One photo per email account.
• Photos must be in by April 12th 2010.
• Photos must be taken between April 1st and April 12th.
• A name must be provided so can give you credit.

The photos will be judged by the Daily.com photographers and will be announced by Friday, April 16th. The winner will be posted on the website after judging. Rules and regulations will be controlled by the SanibelCaptivaDaily.com.

The Best Sale on Sanibel Island is at Surroundings by Melinda

Surroundings by Melinda is having her last big sale of season is this today!
March 31st from 10:30am to 4:30pm
2480 Library Way
Sanibel Island
239-579-0409

15% will be taken off your total purchase!!!

There will also be markdowns throughout the shop…

St. Patrick’s Day, Sanibel & Captive Event

Happy St. Patrick’s Day Sanibel & Captiva! Get ready for another great event at the Bailey’s Center for St. Paddy’s day. Click here to see what it was like last year!

The Islands Best Wildlife Photographer, Terry Waldorf

Thank you Terry for all you do for us at the Daily.com, your photography is absolutely amazing! You really are the best wildlife photographer on the Islands! We wish you a good day!!!!

Amanda’s Island Jewels, Local Island Jeweler

Check out some of the greatest Sanibel and Captiva jewelry from Amanda’s Island Jewels! Amanda designs and creates true Island Jewels, right here in our backyard. From her Bracelets, Children Jewelry, Earrings, and Necklaces, you see her tropical Island influence. We meet up with Amanda selling her jewelry by the Island Cow the other day where you can often find her and see her designs for yourself.

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Island Flora And Fauna Seen Through The Eyes Of Renowned Local Author, Charles Sobczak, Sanibel & Captiva

If you love nature and live on Sanibel or enjoy time on the Island as a visitor, there is one book that is a “must have” for your personal reference library, Living Sanibel, a nature guide for Sanibel & Captiva Islands by renowned resident author, Charles Sobczak   There is something to “tickle everyone’s outdoor world fancy” in this amazing, comprehensive field guide that includes 540 full-color photographs, illustrations and trail maps.

On March 2, 2010 at 10 a.m., Charles Sobczak will provide a program for The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum.  He will share his experiences compiling the material for his most recent book which not only provides a pictorial guide of Sanibel’s critters but also includes identification tips, anecdotal field experience and practical information about the Island’s kayak and hiking trails. The emphasis of the program will be shells, which hold a special fascination for Charles. The program is free with admission to the Museum.

The Shell Museum has more than a passing interest in Charles’ new release.  Charles’ son, Blake, spent several days at the Museum taking photographs of Sanibel shells in the Museum’s holdings.  Dr. José H. Leal Director/Curator of The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum contributed a number of photographs from the Museum’s online guide to the shells of southwest Florida and served as the project’s shell expert.

“Living Sanibel reminds us once again of the vast natural treasures and biodiversity so well preserved on Sanibel, and will remain the definitive treatise on the islands’ natural history and environment for years to come,” shared Dr. José H. Leal.

Charles’ avocation as an author began in 1999 with the first of four novels, Six Mornings on Sanibel. In 2005 Charles made the switch to non-fiction, penning the award winning Alligators, Sharks & Panthers: deadly encounters with Florida’s Top Predator – Man.

“Charles is sure to captivate the audience,” reports Kathleen E. Hoover, the Museum’s Public Relations manager. “You only have to be with Charles for a few minutes to experience his unbridled enthusiasm for Sanibel and its unique biodiversity.  His passion for sharing the Island’s story is contagious!”

A book signing will take place immediately following the program. For further information about the program please call Diane Orvis Thomas, Public Programs Specialist Programs Specialist, at 239.395.2233.

Waves in the Sky

The Islands Best Wildlife Photographer, Terry Waldorf, Pictures of Sanibel

The Islands Best Wildlife Photographer, Terry Waldorf. Terry takes some of the best pictures of Sanibel I have ever seen. He captures some of the true beauty of Sanibel Island. Thank you terry for showing everyone how amazing this island is! Click here to see more of his photos and learn about him from a post we did a little while ago!

Cool Island Dog, Sanibel & Captiva

Cool Island Dog, Sanibel & Captiva. Here is a picture Ryan Schuetz sent us of his 11 month old puppy Zoe. Zoe is kickin back while on one of Billy’s Bikes. Tell Ryan and Zoe hello next time you see them around! Thanks for the photos Ryan.

Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva, 27th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair Sanibel & Captiva, Fund Raising Sanibel & Captiva

The Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva started its Annual Arts and Crafts Fair held on the grounds of The Community House on Sanibel Island, Florida. The event marks the 27th year the club has conducted a juried fair of crafts persons and artisans on the island. The first day of the fair was a huge success! Over 100 artist have their tents set up with photography, jewelry, crafts, painting, sculptors and more! There is also a Chinese auction and silent auction with goods from local business. The Arts and Crafts Fair brought in several hundreds of people to Sanibel and Captiva, all who had a blast! There is something for everyone at this fair, be sure to check out the event today from 10am-5pm. Click below to see our photos from Max Soto. Come out and enjoy one of the biggest events of the year! Hope to see you there!

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Sanibel & Captiva Children’s Clothing Store, Giggles, Unique Kidz Boutique, Island Shopping, New Location

Giggles has moved! Their new location is at Chadwick’s Square (across from the South Seas entrance) on Captiva Island. The new address is 5400 Plantation Road, Unit #230. Come and check it out, the store is even more beautiful than the last one, its hard to believe but true! Marcia Kimball did an amazing job making Giggles one of the most beautiful and colorful shops I have ever seen! I have seen a good amount of children stores but never one as nice at Giggles! You HAVE to see it for your self! Take a look at the before and after pictures as we visited Giggles, Unique Kidz Boutique’s new location. This is one of the best Sanibel & Captiva Children’s Clothing Store you will ever find, stop by for some island shopping!

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Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva, 27th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair Sanibel & Captiva, Raising Funds For Haiti Relief

SANIBEL ROTARY CLUB PREPARES FOR 27TH ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR,
RAISING FUNDS FOR HAITI RELIEF EFFORTS

The Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva is gearing up for its Annual Arts and Crafts Fair being held on the grounds of The Community House on Sanibel Island, Florida. The event, coming this weekend (February 13th and 14th) marks the 27th year the club has conducted a juried fair of crafts persons and artisans on the island.

The fair includes 104 vendors selected from a pool of applicants and includes a multitude of artistic disciplines such as painting, woodcarving, sculpture and photography. Returning this year is renowned Sanibel artist Ikki Matsumoto. Mr. Matsumoto and his wife, Polly, have again generously donated a design for the fair’s commemorative t-shirt.  The shirts, available for sale at the fair, are a popular fixture of island attire.

This year marks a new endeavor for Rotarians as the fair has been expanded to include silent auction and raffle items from local businesses in an effort to raise additional funds for Haiti relief.  Among the items donated are a piece of fine jewelry from Congress Jewelers and a one week stay in a Sanibel beach condominium from VIP Vacation Rentals.

The Club hopes to raise in excess of $50,000 which will be used to benefit local organizations providing food and educational services, Rotary sponsored international projects providing clean water and polio immunization, and to maintain the Club’s two endowed university scholarships awarded to local students.  In addition, the Club intends to increase its effort to assist Rotary affiliated relief efforts for those affected by the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

Click here to see the event from last year!

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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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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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Noooooooooo!

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

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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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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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, on January 25, 2010.

“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.

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Merry Christmas

Here are is a work of art done by James Leese. Thank you James for this amazing art!

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!

The Princess and the Frog, Island Cinema, Sanibel Entertainment

Looking for something fun to do? Island Cinema is the place to visit! Come and check out their awesome movies they have! Sherlock Holmes will be on Christmas Day and the Island Cinema will continue showing The Princess and the Frog through the New Year, The Blind Side will be there until Christmas Eve.  All the movies have actors/actresses or the movie it self has been nominated for a Golden Globe.

1991

Blind Pass Photos

Here is are two great photos of Blind Pass, one was taken in 1991 and the other 2009. Can you tell the which one is which? The 1991 shot was taken by Award winning photographer Flip Minott.

2009

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!

SanCap One Source Realty, Giving Back to the Community

A little while back at the Benefit for Eric Vartdal, Sandy Ramseth and Rob Coscia from SanCap One Source Realty gave back to the community by buying this amazing painting during the auction! Sandy Ramseth and Rob Coscia were lucky enough be the final bid for the auction! You can check it out for yourself at the SanCap One Source Realty office.

Melinda Graham

Tip Expert, Melinda Graham, Home Decor, Surroundings by Melinda

Great Storage with Old World Charm

Storage can always be an issue. Here are a few clever, economical, practical yet creative ways to add storage space to your home. The following are also great ways to stay organized without sacrificing style…

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