Sanibel-Captiva Daily

It was the Official Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Chamber of Commerce, After Hours event at SCCF yesterday. The night went off great as chamber members and friends networked with each other. We were there taking photographs of the evening as people came out and represented their companies at the best business networking organization on Sanibel and Captiva. Click below to see all the pictures by photographer Cameron Michael.

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

Get ready for the 2010 NCAA at Biddles Bucket! Be sure to time this week watching some games at Biddles Bucket, where it is the best place to watch your favorite teams. Biddles Bucket has your favorite schools playing, so you’ll be able to check out your game while having a selection of great food and a full liquor bar!

With an arcade room, music and a live frog tank, Biddles Bucket is geared for kids, adults and fun! Sanibel’s award winning restaurant is worth checking out!

2499 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel or call: 239.472.2323

Welcome to Paradise, Captiva Island, Island Store

When you are looking for a fine bottle of wine on Captiva, there is only one place to go, Captiva Island Store! The Island Store has one of the best selections of wine in all of Southwest Florida. Looking for a bottle to compliment your dinner or something to bring along with your sunset sailing trip, the Island Store is where you have to go for a great selection and a great price. Welcome to paradise on Captiva Island!

Open Daily 8am until 6pm
Captiva Island Store is located at the corner of Andy Rosse Lane and Captiva Drive in Captiva Island, Florida

Sanibel Health Club, Come by the best Sanibel Fitness Center

As the weather is warming up, it is time to start dropping the layers. Visit the Sanibel Health Club and start working on your beach body today. The staff at the Sanibel Health Club are extremely knowledgeable and will help you accomplish whatever goal you are aiming for, they really are the best fitness center around. With specialized work outs and diet plans, they will get you to where you want to be! From day to day passes for the visitor and yearly passes for the residents, Sanibel Health Club is where you want to go!

Sanibel Health Club

Sanibel & Captiva Boat Charters: Dolphin, Shelling and Sunset Cruises

When the sun is out and the temperature is right, there is nothing better than being on the water! If you are looking for an experienced charter, call up Captain Sonny Cothran! If your heart desires shelling, dolphin watching, sunsets, lunch and general charters, Captain Sonny is your man. Call  today to book your trip from Sanibel or Captiva to Useppa Island or Cabbage Key, tell him that the SanibelCaptivaDaily sent you, 239-898-0568. You’ll be cruising around in style in a very nice 30 foot Mainship that has a cabin and a bathroom. Click below to see how close the dolphins actually get to you!

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

The San-Cap Optimist Club held their second “Sanibel Uncorked” Winter Win Fest last evening. Held at Lily Co., there was at least four wine purveyors, each representing an excellent selection of wineries, varietals, and vintages were available to taste. All wines will be available for purchase at Bailey’s. A silent auction was 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. For more information click  www.sancapoptimist.org. Proceeds went to benefit the health and educational needs of children.

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The Sanibel Community House, Actress Sally-Jane Heit, Sponsored by Royal Shell

The Sanibel Community House and Royal Shell Present Sanibel neighbor and actress Sally-Jane Heit for her memoir with music! This is just one more great event that the Sanibel Community House is doing, be sure to click below for the membership forms and be sure to reserve your seat asap!

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Sanibel Day Spa, Weight Loss, Information Seminar

Call the Sanibel Day Spa to reserve your space by calling 395- 2220 or 432 - 9909. Learn about eating better and creating vitality and longevity in your life.

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!

• Feb 21 - Sea Fandango, Sanibel Sea School, Ocean Celebration and Fundraiser
• Feb 20 - Vacation Sanibel, Sunset photo
• Feb 19 - Biddles Bucket, Family Restaurant, Where to eat on Sanibel
• Feb 18 - Sea Fandango, Sanibel Sea School, Ocean Celebration and Fundraiser
• Feb 17 - The Islands Best Wildlife Photographer, Terry Waldorf, Pictures of Sanibel
• Feb 17 - The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, Sanibel Island, Sanibel Shelling
• Feb 16 - Sanibel Shopping, Sanibel Stores, Best way to Shop on Sanibel Captiva
• Feb 15 - Cool Island Dog, Sanibel & Captiva
• Feb 15 - Paradise, Sanibel, Sanibel Beach

Olde Sanibel Shoppes

Sanibel Shopping, Sanibel Stores, Best way to Shop on Sanibel Captiva

The Village Shops

Sanibel Island is known for the beautiful beaches, unique shelling and amazing shopping! When on Sanibel, shopping is a must! Sanibel has some of the best shopping in all Southwest Florida. You may think with all the stores and choices, it is hard to find exactly what you are looking for but no need to worry with ShopOnSanibel.com.

Sanibel Promenade

ShopOnSanibel.com, makes everything easy for you, as the best island shopping guide, there is no problem at all! Using ShopOnSanibel.com, you can find all of the stores you are looking for and even the ones you were not. It is one of the best resources for you to experience the fine shops, boutiques and restaurants Sanibel has to offer. Click here too check it out for yourself, you’ll be very happy! Click below to see all of the Shopping center!

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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!

• Feb 14 - Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva, 27th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair Sanibel & Captiva, Fund Raising Sanibel & Captiva
• Feb 13 - The Number One Thing to Know about Sanibel Shelling
• Feb 13 - Sanibel - Captiva Chamber of Commerce After Hours, Royal Shell Preferred Properties
• Feb 12 - Incredible Savings This Weekend ONLY, Sanibel Day Spa
• Feb 12 - Valentines Ideas, Sanibel Island Cinema
• Feb 11 - Lunch at Twilight Cafe, Sanibel Florida
• Feb 10 - What was your favorite Super Bowl commercial Sanibel & Captiva?
• Feb 10 - Sanibel Beach, Sanibel Vacation
• Feb 09 - Valentine’s Dinner Dance, The Sanibel Community House
• Feb 09 - Award Winning Sanibel Restaurant, Courtney’s On Sanibel
• Feb 09 - Sanibel & Captiva Children’s Clothing Store, Giggles, Unique Kidz Boutique, Island Shopping, New Location
• Feb 09 - Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva, 27th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair Sanibel & Captiva, Raising Funds For Haiti Relief
• Feb 08 - Island Jazz and Dance Band at The Community House, Sanibel & Captiva
• Feb 08 - 27th Annual Rotary Club of Sanibel - Captiva, Arts and Crafts Fair, Community House
• Feb 08 - Birthday Spent on Sanibel & Captiva, Happy Birthday from the SanibelCaptivaDaily!
• Feb 07 - The Best Sports Bar and Restaurant on Sanibel Island, Biddles Bucket, Sunday Football

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 Chamber of Commerce After Hours, Royal Shell Preferred Properties

Monday, from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, is the Sanibel - Captiva Chamber of Commerce After Hours hosted at Royal Shell Preferred Properties. $5.00 for reservations on or before Friday, February 12 at noon. Member and Guests Only. $15.00 at the door.

PLEASE RSVP at 472-1080 x230 or email at
office@sanibel-captiva.org ornTo register online, click here

Incredible Savings This Weekend ONLY, Sanibel Day Spa

Valentines Ideas, Sanibel Island Cinema

This weekend will be perfect to visit the Island Cinema! Escape the colder weather and snuggle up close with your date this Valentine weekend! The Island Cinema has everything you need for some Sanibel entertainment, the most comfortable seats around and a large selection of goodies to eat and drink to make the most out of your movie experience! Below are the two movies that are going to be showing! Click here for the movie times!

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Lunch at Twilight Cafe, Sanibel Florida

Here is a great Picture of the Sanibel Island Girls Group, enjoying a great lunch at Twilight Cafe. You’ll be able to identify SIGG by their laughter and positive personality! If you see them out golfing or enjoying what Sanibel Island has to offer, be sure to tell them HELLO! Thank you ladies for the photo! If your looking for a delicious place to enjoy lunch, you got to visit Robert Parks at Twilight Cafe!!!

Valentine’s Dinner Dance, The Sanibel Community House

Come on by The Sanibel Community House for Valentine’s day to enjoy Big Band Jazz by “JJ and Company” and dinner by Leslie Adams Catering. The good times start at 6:00pm! Click here for the 2010 membership forms! Become a member today and enjoy all of the perks The Community House has to offer!

Award Winning Sanibel Restaurant, Courtney’s On Sanibel

Here is a picture of Courtney & Colby Manzo with mom Betty Tonell, part of the family that runs Courtney’s on Sanibel. Courtney’s On Sanibel was voted 3 Best Of The Island awards, Best restaurant, Best Server and Best Chef! So, If you are looking for a perfect dining experience, come by Award Winning Sanibel Restaurant, Courtney’s On Sanibel.

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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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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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 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.

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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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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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.

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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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 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

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!

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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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.

Who are you going to vote for? Sanibel Entertainment

The time is closing in to “Dancing with the Islands’ Stars” at the Sanibel Community House! Who are you going to vote for? Here is the list of the competitors? Click below to print out your own ballot! Good luck to you all! Also click below to to print out your own membership forms!

• Craig Albert
• Karen Bell
• Liddy Johnson
• Linda Naton
• Billy Kirkland
• Susan Scott

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The Official Sanibel & Captiva Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting, Sanibel Health Club

Tomorrow, our good friends at the Sanibel Health Club will be having  their Ribbon Cutting for the Official Sanibel & Captiva Chamber of Commerce. We recommend anyone who has not been to the Sanibel Health Club, to go and check it out for themselves. Owner Tim, will get you in shape in NO TIME!

Wednesday, January 6 - 5:30 PM
Sanibel Health Club
975 Rabbit Road

The Rotary Club of Sanibel Captiva, Support of St. Marc, Haiti School

The St. Marc School in Haiti was started 30 years ago by the Missionary Baptist Church with only 45 students. It has now grown to over 1,000 grade school and Junior high school students. The school has a well respected curriculum with 18 college graduate teachers. In addition the school provides one meal a day of beans and rice to every student. For many of the students this meal is the only meal that they receive each day.

The Rotary Club of Sanibel Captiva is partnering with Missionary Enterprises, Inc headed by Harold & June Hanson, residents of Shell Point to provide $1,000 to purchase Beans and rice for the students at St. Marc School. The school ran out of food last month. Many of the students stopped coming to school. This money will purchase enough rice and beans to last to the end of the school year.

The Rotary Club of Sanibel Captiva has plans to take on more projects at St. Marc School. Some of these projects include providing water, restrooms, and washrooms. If you have any questions on this, further projects or would like to help out, contact Harold Hanson 239-481-1629 or Chet Sadler 239-472-7257.