Sanibel-Captiva Daily

Sanibel Day Spa, Pamper Yourself and Restore Balance to Your Body-Mind-Spirit

Sanibel’s oldest establishment dedicated to your health, wellness and relaxation is at Sanibel Day Spa. Their skilled and professional staff are dedicated to creating an environment in which to renew and refresh, mind, body and spirit.

With bountiful Retail, boast 11 Treatment rooms and tons of Spa Packages, Sanibel Day Spa is a must if you are looking to treat yourself like you deserve.

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Sanibel & Captiva, City’s Hurricane Plan and Personal Hurricane Planning

City Sponsors Hurricane Seminar: August 19th, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at BIG Arts. The City of Sanibel is sponsoring the 2010 Hurricane Seminar for Island residents, property owners, business owners, and Island workers.

The seminar is free and reservations are not required. Please take the time to attend this Seminar to ensure that you have all the important and up-to-date information relative to the City’s Hurricane Plan and personal hurricane planning. Main Topics to be discussed will be the 2010 Hurricane predictions, the Special Needs Program, Family Hurricane Planning, and City of Sanibel building codes. The seminar will be held at the BIG Arts Center, 900 Dunlop Road, August 19th, 2010 @ 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Featured Speakers

• The City of Sanibel’s weather consultant, Dave Roberts, will provide weather related information on how a hurricane forms, where and when they are most likely to form, dangers associated with the different categories of hurricanes, and the dangers of storm surge.
• Sanibel Fire and Rescue District Assistant Chief, Matt Scott, will discuss the Fire Department’s role.
• Lee County Emergency Operations Planning Chief, Gerald Campbell, will review Hurricane planning for families and their responsibilities.
• City of Sanibel Building Official, Harold Law, will review City of Sanibel building codes.

Save Money by Eating Breakfast at Courtney’s On Sanibel

Courtney’s On Sanibel offers a breakfast deal that can’t be beat! 5 breakfast plates for $5.55! It is  called the “Island Five” Chef Dale prepares five Entrees for ONLY $5.55.

You can’t find a deal better than this anywhere on Sanibel or Captiva. I highly recommend you stop by Courtney’s On Sanibel at 1231 Middle Gulf Drive Sanibel, FL 33957 to experience the best food you’ll ever eat in the morning. Take a look at the menu and the pictures of the mouth watering food! Save money and eat your next breakfast at Courtney’s.

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How Do You Get In Shape? Sanibel Beach Retreats

What is the best way to get into shape? We at the daily, believe it is the Sanibel Beach Retreats! The well trained staff of the Sanibel Health Club has recently been doing Sanibel Beach Retreats!

Sanibel Beach Retreats gives you the ultimate health and fitness experience, their expert staff is here with one goal in mind, to change your life. You will leave Sanibel Excited about fitness, Confident with your own abilities, Willing to push yourself and ready for a better way of life!

Call (239) 395-BODY(2639) or click here for more information and transform yourself!

The fun, challenging and exciting work out program includes:

• Training One on One
• Beach Cardio Sessions
• J-Fit (On the beach, Test your limits)
• Team Competitions
• Nutritional Counseling
• Gourmet Meals
• Completely equipped Sanibel Health Club
• Group Bike Rides
• Swimming
• Kayaking
• Yoga (studio and beach)
• Pilates
• Wind Surfing
• Massage Therapy
• Take home custom workouts and diet

“Give your dreams all that you’ve got and you’ll be amazed at the energy that comes out of you. Look at your life… Is it everything that you want it to be? Let us show you how to unleash your energy to make you more productive, successful and in better shape than you ever thought possible.”

Sanibel Beach Retreats
975 Rabbit Road unit 1A
Sanibel, FL 33957
PHONE: (239) 395-BODY(2639)
FAX: (239) 579-0669

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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Local Breast Cancer Benefit at Ellington’s Jazz Bar & Restaurant

Ellington’s Jazz Bar & Restaurant hosted a cancer benefit for a Sanibel local. Friends and Family of Julie Biffar got together to support her Breast Cancer benefit. Julie was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer in January 2010. The afternoon was filled with wonderful people and great auction items. Live music was played by Kat Epple and Chuck Grinnel while a silent and live auction took place. Generous people and companies donated wonderful things for the auction from Accommodations to Fine Art! If you are interested in donating, contact Sean Biffar at 239-851-9598. Click below to see the event!

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The Best Way To Relax on Sanibel, Sanibel Day Spa

With the summer at our door step, the heat is rising and the stress levels seem to go up as well! Our solution is to spend as much time as you can at the Sanibel Day Spa. With Countless Spa Services and Spa Amenities, the Sanibel Day Spa is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate yourself for the summer!  Stop in or call to make your next appointment.

Sanibel Day Spa
2075 Periwinkle Way, Unit 24 • Sanibel Island, Florida 33957
Phone: (239) 395-2220 • Toll Free (877) 695-1588 • Fax: (239) 395-2536

November-May

Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm

Tuesday & Thursday 9am – 7pm

June-October

Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm

Tuesday & Thursday 9am-6pm

Sanibel & Captiva Fitness, Sanibel Health Club

“Since we opened our doors late this summer, we are truly excited about the opportunity to help build a physically fit Sanibel. For our resident members and our guests, we are striving to provide the best fitness experience on the island. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced athlete or bodybuilder, we want to help you achieve your personal fitness goals.

So come check us out – all we ask is for you to stretch your limits and get in shape now. Its time to treat yourself better and learn more about how Sanibel Health Club can change your life today”

– Tim Shevlin, Owner

Sanibel Health Club

239-579-0670

975 Rabbit Road, Sanibel Island

Fresh picked Valencia Oranges from Sun Harvest Citrus

It is the perfect time for Valencia Oranges in Florida. Sun Harvest Citrus is currently picking Valencia Oranges till the end of may! If you are looking for some super fresh citrus, you got try their oranges. They grow all of their products right here in Florida and ship them anywhere in the USA. Click here to order some Valencia Oranges.

How to get in Shape on Sanibel & Captiva, Sanibel Health Club

Are you looking to get in shape on Sanibel & Captiva? If you are, you NEED to visit Sanibel Health Club. They are located on Rabbit Road, so if you live on Sanibel or Captiva, you are just a few minutes away. Stop in and talk to Tim, the owner and one of the highly educated trainers. Tim and the staff at the Sanibel Health Club will help you get in the best shape of your life.

Have you, or someone you love, been diagnosed with breast cancer?

Genae Girard, close family member of Southwest Florida local, Sandy Kostick, just received a bit of good news from the New York Times.

Before Diagnosed

“A federal judge on Monday struck down patents on two genes linked to breast and ovarian cancer. The decision, if upheld, could throw into doubt the patents covering thousands of human genes and reshape the law of intellectual property…(which is) a pretty significant impact on the future of medicine.” -New York Times

Genae Girard, author of, Off the Rack: Chronicles of a thirty-something, single, breast cancer survivor, was one of the plaintiffs in this Federal case. Good news goes a long way when fighting the difficulties of breast and ovarian cancer. With an estimated 476,126 women who pass away every year from breast cancer, medical treatment still has a long way to go.

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with breast cancer, click on some of the local links below to see what you can do and what is being done about this horrible disease.

• Regional Cancer Center of Lee County
• Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
• Play for P.I.N.K

Incredible Savings This Weekend ONLY, Sanibel Day Spa

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 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 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!

Sanibel Health Club, Sanibel Fitness and Exercise

Are you looking to get into shape! The best place on the Island to get fit is theSanibel Health Club! Whether you live on the Island or just here for season, you should go to the Sanibel Health Club. There is everything from a day pass to a year membership! Not only does theSanibel Health Club have top of the line equipment, they have the trained staff to walk you through everything from work outs to diets. If you are looking to get thin or bulk up,Sanibel Health Club can help you out! Now is the best time to sign up and start working out, the gym will have later hours around Christmas.

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Sanibel & Captiva Area Fitness, Sanibel Health Club

Are you looking to get into shape! The best place on the Island to get fit is the Sanibel Health Club! Whether you live on the Island or just here for season, you should go to the Sanibel Health Club, they have the best deals around! There is everything from a day pass to a year membership! Not only does the Sanibel Health Club have top of the line equipment, they have the trained staff to walk you through everything from work outs to diets. If you are looking to get thin or bulk up, Sanibel Health Club can help you out! Click below to check out the place for yourself!

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

Sanibel Day Spa, Sanibel’s oldest establishment dedicated to your health

Sanibel Day Spa. Sanibel’s oldest establishment dedicated to your health, wellness and relaxation. Thier skilled and professional staff are dedicated to creating an environment in which to renew and refresh, mind, body and spirit.

Sanibel Beauty Tips, National Skin Care Awareness Month

September is not only National Skin Care Awareness Month AND Healthy Aging Month it also includes fabulous occasions such as National Grandparents Day, World Heart Day, Substitute Teacher Appreciation and so many more.  Pamella Attuso from the Sanibel Day Spa say as a beauty and wellness “expert” she talks about skin care and healthy aging on a daily basis. Living in SW Florida definitely has it’s perks, but with our year round sunshine we need to be extra diligent with skin care protection. 

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Come by the Sanibel Health Club and Kick Start your Health

The Sanibel Health Club is here to help you kick start your health! With great cardio machines and weights, this gym has everything you need to get you fit and in shape! Visit them at 975 Rabbit Road, Sanibel Island and see what great deals you can get! Start planning on getting fit today!

Gina Schiano

Sanibel & Captiva, Looking to get into shape? Check out the Sanibel Health Club and see how they can help you!

Sanibel & Captiva, Looking to get into shape? Check out the Sanibel Health Club and see how they can help you! Set up your Vacation Fitness and Organize for your local Health. Click the Link below to see ALL of the great sales the Sanibel Health Club has going on and more information.

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Pamella Attuso

Your New Tip Expert, Pamella Attuso from Sanibel Day Spa, Pamper Yourself and Restore Balance to Your Body-Mind-Spirit

Stop by the Sanibel Day Spa to check out their new Deluxe Papaya Pedicure & Manicure which is regularly $95 but mention this post and receive $20 off. Indulge your fingers and toes!

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Thinking very hard

Island Pharmacy, Sanibel. If you need any pharmaceutics needs, Island Pharmacy on Sanibel is the one-stop shop! From bandages to consulting, the team here will take care of you! Click below for more info and pictures. Photo Credit: Max Soto.

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Paul, Michael and Susan

The Wave of Hope walk is a great fundraiser for children with cancer. The event was a success. Great job by the Optimist Club! Benefits go to local charity  ”Barbara’s Friends”. Wonderful hope for sick children. Super job by all who participated. To donate please call Amy Wainwright @ 239-579-0095 or go to www.sancapoptimist@comcast.net

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Brittany & Reggie showing is their sense of humor!

Stop in “The Best Pharmacy 2007″ voted by Best of the Islands, and see Brittany and Reggie.  Always smiling faces, ask them about their own special Bite & Itch Lotion for relief from those pesky no-seeum bites (works the best!!).  Delivery available!

The Sanibel Captiva Relay for Life Goes Broadway

The Sanibel Captiva Relay for Life will be held February 21 – 22nd, 2009 from noon until 8a.m.
Click Here for more information!

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Here are the top 3 postings from last week. If you didn’t get a chance to check them out now is your chance!

1. Sanibel Island Bookshop welcomes best selling author Stuart Woods

Stuart Woods book signing at Sanibel Island Bookshop

2. Island Vacations of Sanibel & Captiva – Seasonal Accommodations Rental Feature of the week

3. On Sanibel The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club hosts “A Day for Mind & Body Transformation” with David Essel – Video Update

Robert Parks - Owner/Chef

Sanibel Island welcomes the re-opening of the Twilight Cafe in late October. We stopped in to check on the progress of the restaurant and to ask Robert Parks and his crew a few questions. While talking to Robert he said that he wanted keep the same feel as the old restaurant but with a new flair.

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Carol, Barb, Teri

On Saturday September 27 their was a “A Day for Mind & Body Transformation” workshop held at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club. The feature presenter who addressed this sold out crowd was life coach and motivational speaker David Essel. Additional presentations were made by Brian Healy (Sanibel Wellness) and Carol Simontacchi (Island Nutrition Center). The Day consisted of inspirational presentations on mind and body transformation, the benefits of yoga in everyday life, eating healthy and also losing weight the healthy way. There was also an all organic lunch (produce provided by Pair-A-Dice produce) prepared by Chef Roro of Rasa. This event was coordinated and put on by Sandy Kostick (IDEAS).

The event was sponsored by The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club,
Sanibel Wellness, Island Nutrition Center and SanibelCaptivaDaily.
com.

Check back tomorrow for some video and more information on this amazing event!

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Sheryl, Rob, Max and Mary Kay are ready to hit the links

On Friday September 26th, Beachview Golf & Tennis Club hosted one of its many golf scrambles. There was a great turnout and some great competition. Be sure to sign up for the 2008 Sanibel City Championship that will be held on Sunday October 26th. For information call 239-472-2626

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Internationally Known Author, Radio and TV Host David Essel, to keynote Sanibel Wellness Event!

Hurry! Seats are filling fast! Call now!

Click Here to Learn More!

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Here is a look inside YOLO Watersorts, Inc. Check out the above video to get a first hand look at what they have to offer.

If you are interested in catching up on Monday nights NFL Football action check out www.nfl.com

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The Sanibel School Green Team

On Thursday September 18th 2008 the Sanibel School Green Team spoke to the Sanibel Captiva realtors on how to become more “green”. All of the students gave a speach on different aspects of how to go “green”

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Dave Maudlin (Manager), Amy Visco (Executive Chef) and Steven B. Turner (Artist) collaborate in the rejuvenation of the Sunset Grill

Out here on Santiva (Sanibel-Captiva) is the Sunset Grill and it’s a gem of a place after its face lift. While talking to the general manager, Dave Maudlin, he filled us is on this years new additions and upgrades. Among those is an updated menu prepared by award winning executive chef Amy Visco and fresh new artwork by Steven B. Turner.

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The crew listening to what Brian Healy of Sanibel Wellness has to say

On Tuesday September 16th IEARN (Island Events, Activities, Retreat Network) met at the Sanibel Community House to discuss upcoming events and how to bring more group retreats out to the islands.

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“A Day for Mind & Body Transformation,” a day-long event on Sanibel Island, will feature life coach and motivational speaker David Essel, whose techniques have been applied by Fortune 500 companies and organizations in the US, Canada, Mexico and Europe to improve the performance and success of employees and members.

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Press Release

In association with the Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce’s summer program, Sanibel Wellness has launched a new website, SanibelHealthRetreats.com.  The website brings together island businesses to offer vacation packages, workshops, and retreats that include accommodations, healthy meals, fitness, nutrition, health services, and island activities.
The program is in its initial phase of coordinating accommodations, products and services and is looking for more island individuals and businesses to participate by joining the group’s vendor list, or, by designing and hosting a retreat of their own.
A meeting of interested individuals and businesses is scheduled for Tuesday, August 26th from 12:00-1:30PM at Sanibel Community House at 2155 Periwinkle Way.  The intentions of  the meeting is to have an open discussion of ways of working together to provide all inclusive guest stays, workshops and retreats.  A delicious, healthy lunch will be served.  If you or your business is interested in participating please RSVP by contacting Sanibel Wellness at 239-395-1100 or  sanibelwellness2402@mac.com.
“Ultimately we want the program to provide additional business for all of its vendors during the summer and shoulder seasons”, states Brian Healy, director of Sanibel Wellness.  “More and more people are looking to incorporate health and wellness into their precious down time and where better to restore yourself than Sanibel and Captiva?  Many people already come here with relaxation and renewal in mind and we want to give it to them in big, high quality doses!”
Other businesses already on board with the program include the Sanibel Community House, Bailey’s, Holiday Inn Sanibel Resort, Island Nutrition Center, Ocean’s Reach Resort Condominiums, Select Transportation, Tarpon Bay Explorers, and Reservation Central.
One of the programs that is currently in development is ‘Relax and Renew’, a flexible, personalized 3-5 day stay that focuses on one of three themes: ‘The Sanibel Soother’ provides the ultimate in stress relief by packaging together such services as aromatherapy message, stretch classes, stress management instruction and deep relaxation; ‘The Mini Yoga Adventure’ offers the opportunity for participants to either learn beginners yoga or to hone their existing yoga practice; ‘Meditation on Paradise is an opportunity to learn how develop a meditation practice that meets individual goals of stress management, health improvements like lowering blood pressure, or improving specific aspects of life like relationships.  ‘The Relax and Renew’ program is intended to be flexible enough to be offered on location and as such can be a wonderful addition to the sales programs at many of  the  island accommodations.
Additional programs being developed are an annual ‘Sanibel Yoga Adventure’ with Brian to be held this November 8th-15th, ‘Relationship Week’ scheduled for the second week in February 2009, a women’s spirituality program entitled ‘The Goddess Retreat’ in early May2009, and ‘At Peace in Paradise a five day Meditation retreat in late May 2009.
If you have any idea for a retreat, would like to participate in one, or are interested in providing goods or services, please join us for the meeting August 26th or contact the staff of Sanibel  Wellness at 239-395-1100.

 Lily & Co. will hold a “Positively Precious Program” purchasing event July 25 and 26. During the purchasing event, the public is encouraged to bring in their unwanted big diamonds, precious metals and Rolex watches, including flatware, sterling silver and other items for liquidation purposes. Click on the photo for more information!

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