Sanibel-Captiva Daily

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

Summer Resident Savings Program at the Sanibel Day Spa

Update on the Deep Horizon Florida Oil Spill. What is happening to Sanibel & Captiva because of the BP Oil Spill? Our Beaches are still Beautiful and our water is Clean! Great time for a Island Vacation!

Yesterday, we talked to Lee County Florida District 4 Commissioner, Tammy Hall. We were extremely happy to hear what she had to say! Although the Deep Horizon Florida Oil Spill has harmed a lot of things, Sanibel and Captiva are still SAFE! We learned that our water is clean and our beaches are still beautiful and this is actually a great time to visit Sanibel & Captiva. Check out our backyard and enjoy a wonderful Island Vacation!

Tamara Pigott, Executive Director of the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau also talked to us on camera to express what a great time it is to take a vacation in our unspoiled waters of SWFL. Not only are the beaches on Sanibel & Captiva OIL FREE, there are lots of other great reasons to visit! There are great deals on accommodations, shopping, restaurants and services. If you are thinking about visiting Sanibel & Captiva, now is the time to do it! Watch the video and see for yourself! Once you do that, explore our site more and start planning your next PERFECT vacation on the Islands!

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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Melinda Graham of Surroundings by Melinda

Surroundings by Melinda, One Day Only Sale, Island Shopping

Surroundings by Melinda

Kick Off The Season…

One Day Only Sale

Take 20% OFF your entire purchase
Wed. November 11th
12:00pm-5:00pm

Surroundings by Melinda
2480 Library Way
Sanibel Island
239-579-0409

Who is the coolest local? and not so cool  local? Send us your thoughts.

Best Clothes Around, Fresh Squeezed, End of Summer Sale!

That’s right, End of Summer Sale at Fresh Squeezed in Chadwick’s Square, Captiva. Print this ad out and get store wide Savings Up to 70%. If you are looking for some beautiful Island clothing, you HAVE to stop by Fresh Squeezed in Chadwick’s Square, Captiva. Women, children and men, Fresh Squeezed has it all. Be sure to check them out for yourself and see all the Lilly Pulitzer designs and more.

End of Summer Sale!

“Please print this and return this page upon your visit to the store”

Sanibel Cafe Coupon

Print and bring to The Sanibel Cafe for your fresh orange juice.

Rassa offers lunch coupons

Sanibel Restaurant Rassa offers great lunch or dinner coupon. Just print and go bring a friend for lunch.

The leaders of the Scotch Seminar!

Sanibel Restaurant Rassa has a SCOTCH seminar! Every month General Manager Craig Colton hosts a beverage seminar and March was the month for SCOTCH! Sanibel Restaurant Rassa is located at The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club and offers a great selection of wines and spirits along with fabulous food! Click below for more great pictures of the scotch seminar and if you are planning to head to Sanibel Restaurant Rassa for lunch or dinner click here for a great COUPON!

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Vena Searcy and Owner Jeff Weigel

Sanibel Restaurant Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory is a diamond in the rough! If you are on your way to work or just need a great morning coffee and snack head to Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory! Owner Jeff Weigel had been running restaurants in upstate New York for 9 years until he decided it was time to head south! A visitor of the islands for over 15 years, Jeff chose Sanibel as his perfect destination. Jeff Weigel opened Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory because he wanted to provide locals and tourists with a great product, and boy did he perfect that! Sanibel Restaurant Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory serves affordable coffees,organic coffee, cappuccino’s, lattes, smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, muffins, and more! The reason their breakfast is just that much better is because everything is home-made AND made to order! So you are getting the most delicious and the freshest!!! But WAIT…Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory also has fresh Boar’s Head meat for any type of sandwich you are in the mood for! Located at 2330 Palm Ridge Rd and open 7 days a week you can’t miss the Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory. For more information call (239) 472-2555 and click below to see some more great pictures and for an amazing COUPON!

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Save MONEY with the help of the Sanibelcaptivadaily.com and our new COUPONS!! Now in addition to helping you find the best restaurants and entertainment, we can give you offers that you can’t find anywhere else!!

For Sanibel Restaurant Rassa coupon, click here

For Sanibel Restaurant Biddle’s Bucket coupon, click here

For Sanibel Restaurant Sanibel Cafe coupon, click here

For Captiva Cruises coupon, click here.

Sanibel Restaurant Rassa offers a Coupon you CAN’T miss!!! Just click, print, and go! Rassa is located at The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club over-looking their amazing gold course! Stop by and let Chef Roro prepare an amazing meal and tell Craig we sent you!!! Our recommendation for an appetizer is the coconut shrimp…it’s TO DIE FOR!!! Sanibel Restaurant Rassa also has a great HAPPY HOUR, 1/2 price drinks and appetizers from 4:00-6:00pm. Also, Monday March 9th The Dunes is hosting their once a month beverage seminar and March is the month for SCOTCH!!! Make sure to contact Craig and get your tickets and we will see you there!

Captiva Cruises Coupons are here!!! If you are planning to head out to Captiva Island anytime soon, you have to stop by Captiva Cruises and enjoy the many day trips they have to offer! Print out this Captiva Entertainment coupon and give them a call for times and reservations and you are good to go!!! Stay tuned to the sanibelcaptivadaily.com for more coupons to come!

Sanibel Restaurant Coupons are here!! Just click the coupon you want, print it out, and head to your destination!!

If you are planning on heading to a Sanibel Restaurant make sure to check the sanibelcaptivadaily.com to see what the local Sanibel restaurants are offering!!!

Click below for coupons for Sanibel Restaurant Rassa, Sanibel Restaurant Biddle’s Bucket, and Sanibel Restaurant Sanibel Cafe and make sure to stay tuned for more coupons for Captiva Entertainment and Sanibel Restaurants!!!!

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