Sanibel-Captiva Daily

Charles Sobczak’s “Living Sanibel, a nature guide for Sanibel & Captiva Islands”, Sandy Ramseth’s Bobcat Photos

If you have a chance, check out  Charles Sobczak’s new book, Living Sanibel, a nature guide for Sanibel & Captiva Islands. While your going through the pages you’ll see some amazing photos of some wild Sanibel Bobcats taken by Sanibel’s own Sandy Ramseth! The book is a must have for any outdoor lover or anyone curios of about the Sanibel unique wildlife. Click here to purchuse your very own copy of Living Sanibel!

“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.

Congratulations on Two Tickets to the Moody Blues

Congratulations Jonelle Durazzo! You are the winner of the Daily.com drawing! You will be enjoying the MOODY BLUES from the 4th row Center! Thanks for signing up and sending your information! Be sure to take a lot of pictures and send them our way so we can share them with everyone!

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Win Tickets to the Moody Blues NOW!

Win Tickets to the MOODY BLUES NOW from the Daily.com. Deadline is tomorrow at noon!  We are giving away two tickets to the MOODY BLUES tomorrow, March 10th. All you have to do is sign up for our email on your left by clicking the “Get The Daily” button or click here NOW! Once you are signed up, scroll down our site and you’ll see the “Contact Us” on your left side. Fill in your name and phone number, we will call you if your the winner! You have to both steps to win! We are accepting emails now until noon! At 1:00pm on March 10th, we will call the lucky person! Act fast and get two tickets provided by The Daily.com! One email address per person, tell your friends and family to sign up now!

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SongWriters Blend, Sanibel Community House, Sanibel Live Music

Come out to the Sanibel Community House tomorrow night to enjoy live music and snacks. Wendy Webb will be entertaining everyone with her folksy jazz, piano blues style music. Click here to learn more about the Sanibel Community House, tomorrows event and how to become a member.

Sanibel Community House, Sanibel FL, Shell Fair and Show

It is one of the most well known Sanibel events of the year, the Shell Fair and Show. If you haven’t been to the Sanibel Community House in the last two days, today is the day to go! It is largest Shell Fair and Show in the United States! There is everything from fine shell art to single shells you can purchase. If there is anything related to a sea shell, you’ll find it at the Sanibel Community House today! Come out and spend some time looking at more shells you have ever seen, if you are a shell enthusiast, this is an event you MUST go to! Click below to get a glimpse of what to expect at this marvelous Shell Fair and Show!

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Sanibel Entertainment, Island Cinema, Big Movie Weekend

The much awaited film,  Alice in Wonderland, will have its first show today at 3:30pm. The other times are 6:00pm and 8:30pm. Be sure to include the Island Cinema in your plans this weekend, so you can be one of the many to see the new Alice in Wonderland! Not only is the Island Cinema located in a great location near Biddles Bucket but they are one of the nicest theaters in all of SWFL. Enjoy comfortable seats, high quality sound system and a choice of many treats before the movie starts!

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT (BACK ROW): ROB PARISH, JILL STOEBE, OLIVIA, AMY PARISH, JOHN STOEBE MIDDLE ROW L TO R: BABY BRIANNA, ISABELLA, SOPHIA, AMELIA FRONT ROW: GRANDPARENTS BRUCE & SHARON HENDRY WITH GEMMA

Fun time on Sanibel Island

While at a meeting last evening, we ran into these guys enjoying their time on Sanibel Island. They were kind enough to email us their photos and we wanted to share them with all of you! Sign up for our email list to get photos like these sent to you!

ISABELLA, GEMMA, OLIVIA, BRIANNA, SOPHIA, AMELIA (COUSINS)

Sanibel Party, Sanibel Dogs

Yesterday, there was a party Weimaraner on Sanibel Island. The Party brought together a family of dogs, some of these pups haven’t seen their brothers and sister for a little while. The party was held as the Kirkland’s house, here is a picture of the pup when they were just babies and here they are today! How Cute!! Thank you Salli for the photos!

Sanibel Weather, Sanibel Vacation

Here is a lovely picture of Bill and Gloria Carpenter enjoying the beautiful weather of Sanibel! When the sun is out, this place is got to be one of the nicest locations in the world, especially for vacations! Thank you Bill and Gloria for the picture!

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.

“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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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

Sea Fandango, Sanibel Sea School, Ocean Celebration and Fundraiser

Yesterday was the Sea Fandango for the Sanibel Sea School, the Ocean Celebration and Fundraiser. Drinks were served at 6:30pm and were followed by dinner, a video and a live auction. Giggles was the main sponsor, be sure to click here to see the new store! The Sanibel Charity Event, Sea Fandango, helped raise money for the Sanibel Sea School and it was a success thanks to the hard work by Bruce and Evelyn Neill!

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Biddles Bucket, Family Restaurant, Where to eat on Sanibel

Biddles Bucket on Sanibel is a casual fun place for the whole family. If you have visited, you know how much fun Biddles Bucket is for your kids. There is awesome game room with arcades games, air hockey and frogs! Click below to see the room for yourself and click here to see Biddles Bucket food menu! With a great selection of food and a fun family atmosphere, Biddles Bucket makes for a perfect place to eat at. Stop by for your next lunch or dinner and try everything from their gator to the seafood basket, you’re taste buds will be very happy!

Sun - Thurs 11:30am - 10:00pm • Fri & Sat 11:30am - 11:00pm
Happy Hour Daily 3:30pm - 6:30pm Sun & Mon All Day 11:30am - Close
Visit: 2499 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel   •   Call: 239.472.2323

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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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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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What was your favorite Super Bowl commercial Sanibel & Captiva?

This is one of my favorite Super Bowl Commercials, what is yours? We are taking a poll of peoples favorite commercials aired during the Super Bowl. Send a email telling us!

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!

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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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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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

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

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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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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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

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!