Sanibel-Captiva Daily

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DID YOU KNOW?

We can help your business in many ways. Here are just a few reasons:

Do you have a website? Do you have a blog? Are you attached to all Social Media?  Did you know 400 countries and over 368 social networks are attached to our sites? Many try to do this all themselves, rather than focusing on your own business. We do not own a restaurant, a real estate agency, a retail store, etc. We focus on what we are good at. Shouldn’t you? Think about this for a moment:

What if we switched business’s for a day. Could we run yours? Can you run ours? The answer is obvious. NO!  If you have time to do all we offer, you’re not focusing your energy in the right area. Many try to do it themselves. They get off to a great running start and fizzle out. That is why we are so very important to you. The Internet is POWERFUL. Your looking at it right now! Imagine if more people were looking at your business.Ask yourself this:  Do you really have the time and knowledge to do all necessary to accomplish the goals of all this? If you do, your business is not as successful as it could or should be. FACT.

Here are just some of the projects we can do for you. :

WHAT WE OFFER:

SanibelCaptivaDaily.com was launched in 2008 to promote local business and events. Being extremely successful in that short amount of time, we were forced to open up the FortMyersdaily.com;  and the FortMyersBeachDaily.com with other communities on the horizon.

Our statistics are sound, as they originate in Google’s analytics, greatly effective web-based tools and state-of-the-art diagnostic tools. With our experience and know-how, we can track factual statistics and data about our company’s effectiveness as well as our clients. Our capabilities allow us to monitor visitors to our site and your postings in order to gear your message to your viewer’s desires. This optimizes your exposure to your specified target audience.

Our powerful “add this” button provides the option for the visitor to push the posting onto any of the social networks that they are involved with; launching it out to the world of web.

Unlike other traditional advertising, we average over 500,000 page views or ‘visits’ which are more beneficial –as opposed to ‘hits’ on a web site. A ‘hit’ would be the same as someone window shopping your business; where as a ‘visit’ equates to a customer actually entering your store to look around.

When we first started, we were all about direct traffic, meaning 100% of the people would have to type in for example: www.sanibelcaptivadaily.com because we were so fresh.

Today, with our tremendous growth spurt our numbers changed, 48% are coming to us via search engines, 28% coming to us via referring sites, and now 35 % are direct traffic.

We have accomplished this by utilizing Key Words and SEO in addition to websites throughout the world pulling our feeds and putting them on their own sites, an extremely powerful concept. We are also attached to 8 blog directories and over 368 social networks. In addition to that, our site is seen in every state and well over 400 countries. Each time we do a posting on a client; we “Key Word” and optimize our clients business. The more postings we do, the more powerful their business will become.

With all of this in mind, we literally have the power to catapult you like no other out to the world of Google.

Placing an ad on the Daily.com provides incredible results, a great click-through rate is 10%, and our clients average 50% to 99% depending on their positioning. The reason is our limited advertising space, we do this to ensure our clients are seen and not lost. In addition, we have learned, it is not only the ad but the POWER OF THE POSTING.

Our site has 8 pages and every time someone visits; they average clicking on at least 4 pages, and, they spend about 2.5 minutes on the site. Every day 52% of our visits are by first time viewers. Statistics show that over 80% of those new visitors become daily users.

People can’t miss us when we are working in the field. We are dressed from head to toe in our powerful colors: pink and green, branding and logo. When we are out taking photos, we hand out our signature Daily.com cards to every person we photograph. Our cards are so powerful that people like to hold on to them as if they were credit cards. The cards clearly state, where the photo will be seen within 24 to 48 hours.

Along with our packaging options, we offer a great number of extras to help your business succeed and give you the advantage in the competitive world of on-line marketing.

• Video Production:  A video can be utilized for your company’s web site, online marketing, and television.
• High Resolution Photography:  With High Resolution photos, you have the capability to use them for graphic designs, brochures, and large needed formats. Not only can we take your photos on land, we have the resources to take professional underwater and aerial photography.
• News Release: Creating a document customized for your target audience, locally, nationally or international by distributing them to the proper channels.
• Web Design:  It is extremely important to have a well-known presence on the web which the Daily.com can accommodate. We have the capability to design and create your online personality while optimizing it to full potential, with the best developers around.
• Social Media Workshop: As we have learned over the years, this will enhance your business as we work together to catapult you into the world of web. We enjoy training our clients how to do things for themselves when it comes to the ever-changing art of technology.
• Social Media Maintenance: You as a business owner may not have the time readily available to maintain your own social media presence. We offer services where we maintain your accounts/pages for you to free up more time within your daily responsibilities.

And much, much more such as:

• Mobile SMS Text Package
• Event planning
• Q R codes

Just to name a few….It is ever-changing daily.

If your business is not keeping up with the ever-changing trends of online media and you’re not using any if not all of the above, statistics show your competitors who are, already have an extremely substantial advantage.

We look forward to working with you and helping you grow your business through this fast and ever-changing world of technology.

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ALERT SANIBEL-CAPTIVA ISLANDS, FORT MYERS AND FORT MYERS BEACH!!!!!!  VIP TO READ REGARDING YOUR BUSINESS ON SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA AND CAPTIVA ISLAND, FLORIDA. THIS IS MUST READ! GROW YOUR BUSINESS NOW!

Due to Capt. John “Giddy Up” Bunch of OOA: http://operationopenarms.org/ Christian Brown is having what is well deserved. A great time here in SWF. In Fort Myers to Sanibel Island and Captiva Island. To enjoy time with his family and our beautiful surroundings. Time at Jensons Marina many restaurants, AND SO MANY OTHERS and yes some fishing trips. God Bless you L/CPL Christian Brown USMC! And God Bless America. Thank you for all you have endoured for us. Enjoy your vacation. See you around Hero!!!

“Thank you so much to the citizens of Ft. Myers, Sanibel and Captiva!!! What a warm welcome. You guys really know how it’s done!!! And, to all those precious children on the side of the highway chanting U.S.A., that’s the way to be proud Americans!!! We love you !!! The tears of happiness were flowing after that show of support !!! ♥” Quoted from his Facebook. Literally 30 min. ago. To learn more feel free to reach him via his Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Support-LCPL-Christian-Brown-USMC-Combat-Wounded/294258117278988

Check out the wonderful welcome he was given.  Thank you all involved.

More to come as he enjoys his time here.

New:

Sanibel Island-Captiva Island Sailing around the world with Scott Mcphee, Life at Five Knots This is an amazing true story of Scott Sailing around the world from Captiva Island, Florida to Captiva Island Florida.  Click here to purchase and learn more: http://www.realagentassist.com/LifeAtFiveKnots.html

Easter Sunrise Service on Sanibel Island, Florida 2013 pictures………Beautiful!

Yes, at 6:30 am thousands showed up for this beautiful service. Only can you find the Easter Sunrise Service on Sanibel Island, Florida 2013 pictures.

From The Sunrise Cross

To the Pastor

The huge crowd

People came via, boats, cars and Kayaks

To be baptized as well.

Happy Easter all. Sanibel Island Style. Easter Sunrise Service on Sanibel Island, Florida 2013 pictures………Beautiful! Click below to see more: (photo credit Kevin Stahl) 

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Happy Easter Sanibel Island, Florida, Captiva Island Florida and Fort Myers Beach, Florida.  Yes the Easter Bunny landed here on our beaches. But he seems to have dropped off a big gift. Have a SUNNY SIDE UP DAY. SWF EASTER PICTURE!

Happy Easter Sanibel Island, Florida, Captiva Island Florida and Fort Myers Beach, Florida.  Yes the Easter Bunny landed here on our beaches. But he seems to have dropped off a big gift. Have a SUNNY SIDE UP DAY. SWF EASTER PICTURE!

ST. PATRICKS DAY ON SANIBEL ISLAND, CAPTIVA ISLAND, FORT MYERS AND FORT MYERS BEACH PICTURES

Where ever we went people had a great time.

The GROG SHOP on Sanibel Island did a great event with Irish Whiskey!

Fun in many ways:

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Happy St. Patricks day

This how we do it Florida style

St. Patricks Day Sanibel Island, Grog Shop offers a great event! Grog Shop – Best Liquor Store and Walk-in Cigar Humidor on Sanibel

Sunday, March 17th, St.Patricks Day Sanibel Island, Grog Shop offers a great event! Grog Shop – Best Liquor Store and Walk-in Cigar Humidor on Sanibel

Sanibel Island Grog shop is offering free tastings of Jameson Irish Whisky from 3-6pm.

They also have many sale items to take advantage…..remember to tell them the Daily sent you to receive 10% off fine spirits and wines. See you there.

 Click here to check out the website; http://www.grogshopsanibel.com/

Ding Darling’s Tarpon Tournament May 4th!

Are you ready for the Best Ding Darling’s Tarpon Tournament May 4th?

Jimmy and Ozzie

Hurry and sign up.

please contact Ding Darling for more info: 239-472-1100.

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 CAPTIVA ISLAND FLORIDA, SANIBEL ISLAND FLORIDA: THOMAS C. REED BURNSED

THIS LETTER CAME TO ME FROM
AMY BURNSED MCKAY:

Sandy,

Tommy was born in Battle Creek, Michigan June 26, 1949. We don’t know a lot about his early life. We do know that at some point after his birth parents died Tommy moved to Florida to live with his niece. That is when my parents, Jim and Dall Burnsed, met him. This would have been around 1975 and Tommy was probably 25 years old. We lived in a rural area east of Orlando and Tommy’s niece lived in our neighborhood. The situation was not a good one. Tommy was not allowed in his niece’s house. She made him sleep outside in a tool shed. He wasn’t allowed to shower or use the restroom in her house either. She also did not feed Tom. Pretty much, Tommy was homeless and alone. Tommy would walk around the neighborhood begging for food. My mother would make him bologna sandwiches. Once my dad realized what the situation was he and my mom started taking care of Tommy. When they decided to move to Sanibel they didn’t want to leave Tommy behind. I’m not sure how they convinced his niece to let him go with us but they did and, in 1980 my family moved to Sanibel and Tommy moved with us. Since then Tommy has lived with my parents. My parents cared for and loved Tommy as much as cared for and loved all of their other children. Family vacations, family pictures, holidays, everything we did, included Tom. When they moved to the Island my parents took a job managing Blind Pass Cottages and Marina. Tommy would walk around the property and collect coconuts. He made himself a little roadside stand and he would sell the coconuts. Returning guests and residents started calling him “Coconut Tom.” Tommy worked at the very first Lazy Flamingo washing dishes. I’m sure he wasn’t the best employee but everyone loved having Tommy around. In 1982 Jim started working as a fishing guide and Tommy became his first mate. Tommy enjoyed working on the boat with Jim. They were a team! Tommy also loved fishing tournaments. Mostly he enjoyed the parties and trophies that went along with the tournaments. Tommy worked with Jim on the boat until just a few years ago. Then he “retired” and spent his days at home with Dall. He loved Elvis Presley. He spent his days listening Elvis on his stereo and signing along while he made his potholders. He liked to work outside too. He had his own little tractor and would drive around the yard picking up sticks or raking a little. Tommy was born with Down’s syndrome and as the years went on he developed dementia. He also had a heart condition called aortic stenosis. In October 2012 the doctor’s told us that his heart condition was progressing and they gave him 6 months to a year. So, we threw him a party! He loved parties. I hired an Elvis impersonator and he brought Tommy up on stage with him. Tommy danced and sang and had a wonderful time. It was so great because Tommy’s dementia was really bad. My parents were afraid he wouldn’t know what was going on. I always tell my parents it was a miracle. God gave us one more day with the Tom we all remembered. On Friday, February 22, 2013 at 3:05 p.m. Tommy passed away. My mother and my sister, Tracy, were with him. They held his hand and told him they loved him. Tommy was a good man. He was always happy and he loved meeting people. His life’s accomplishments may not seem that great but the impact he had on my family and everyone he met was monumental. Since his passing people say things like, “Your family gave him a great life.” or “He was lucky you’re parents found him.” Bu the truth is Tommy that we are the lucky ones! We are so very lucky that Tom found us! We are all much better people for having known and loved him. Thank-you so much for this! It will mean the world to my mom and dad. They want everyone to know how much they loved Tommy and how important he was. No one should be discarded the way Tommy was. Especially people born with Down’s syndrome. These people aren’t insignificant burdens, they are God’s treasures and they should be loved and cherished. Trust me what you get in return is far greater than what you have to put in. Thanks Again, Amy (Burnsed) McKay

PLEASE ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL VIDEO AMY BURNSED MCKAY MADE:

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HERE IS WHAT JUST SOME PEOPLE HAD TO SAY ABOUT TOMMY:

LARRY THOMPSON OF THE LAZY FLAMINGO: ” TOMMY CAME AND WORKED FOR ME IN FEBRUARY OF 1988. HE DID EVERYTHING AND WAS ALWAYS HAPPY! FUNNY THING HE WANTED TO BE PAID IN ONE DOLLAR BILLS, IT MADE HIM FEEL LIKE HE HAD MORE. HE SHOWED ME HOW TO BE HAPPY NO MATTER WHAT. HE HAD A GREAT PERSONALITY AND WAS VERY UPLIFTING. HE ALSO LIKED HIS BEER WHEN HE HAD A CHANCE. HE WILL BE GREATLY REMEMBERED”

VICTOR MAYRON FORMALLY OF THE MUCKY DUCK: ” TOMMY WAS BLESSED WITH THE BURNSED FAMILY WHO PROVIDED HIM A WONDERFUL LIFE. TOMMY LOVED EVERYBODY. HIS SMILING FACE AND JOY OF LIFE AND THE HAPPINESS IN HIS HEART WAS VERY MUCH PROJECTED. I AM HONORED TO HAVE KNOWN HIM. HE WAS WONDERFUL!”

CAPT. LAMAR WILLIAMS: ” I WILL SO MISS TOMMY, HE WAS AMAZING. TOMMY COULD MEET A STRANGER AND GIVE THEM A BIG HUG AND KISS WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE. I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY, BUT NEVER FORGET THE GIFT HE GAVE TO OTHERS BY SHOWING SO MUCH LOVE.”

HAROLD CHRISTY: ” SO MANY EXPERIENCES WITH TOMMY I COULD WRITE A BOOK. I ATTRIBUTE HIS LONG LIFE TO THE BURNSED FAMILY AND HIS LOVE, LAUGHTER AND PERSONAL HAPPINESS. HE WAS AMAZING. I AM HONORED TO HAVE KNOWN HIM. “

CAPT. JIMMY BURNSED/BROTHER: “I AM PROUD OF MY FAMILY AND HAD MANY WONDERFUL TIMES WITH TOMMY. HE MADE EVERYONE LAUGH AND SMILE. HE WAS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO BE AROUND. HE CHANGED MANY PEOPLES LIVES. HIS JOY OF LIFE WAS AMAZING AND INSPIRING. HE LOVED TO FISH. THE FUNNIEST THING IS THAT HE REALLY HELPED MY DAD WIN MANY FISHING TOURNAMENTS. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOT AND WHEN I THINK OF HIM, I SMILE. “

SERVICE INFORMATION:

Thomas Reed Burnsed passed away late Friday afternoon at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs.

Tom was born June 26,1949 in Battle Creek, MI.

Tom moved to Sanibel Island, FL from Orlando, FL in 1980 with his “adoptive” family. He was a long time and well loved resident and, was known around the Island as “Coconut Tom”.

In 2002, the family moved to Fort Myers, FL where Tommy lived with Jim and Dall Burnsed until his death.

Tommy worked as first mate on Jim’s charter boat. He also loved to make and sell pot holders. He enjoyed fishing in tournaments with Jim and was proud of the trophies they won.

Tommy loved everyone, and he was always happy to make a new friend. Tommy was a blessing from God and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Tommy is survived by many members of his “adoptive” family including his parents, Jim and Dall Burnsed, his brother, Jimmy Burnsed, his brother in-law and sister, Steve & Tracy (Burnsed) Brewer, his brother in-law and sister, Robert & Amy (Burnsed) McKay, his grandparents, M.G. & Sara Burnsed, his nephews, Brian, Timothy, and Zachary Palmese, his nieces, Abigail and Carly McKay and, many other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Services will be held on Thursday, February 28,2013 at Winkler Road Baptist Church in Ft. Myers. There will be a viewing at 5:30 p.m. and the service will begin at 6:30.

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NOT FAR FROM SANIBEL: Fort Myers/Fort Myers Beach Florida: Fort Myers Medieval Festival Is Something To Go Check Out.

Fort Myers/Fort Myers Beach Florida: Fort Myers Medieval Festival Is Something To Go Check Out.

Fort Myers Medieval Festival is a very cool thing to go see.

Fort Myers/Fort Myers Beach Florida: Fort Myers Medieval Festival is something to go check out.

It will be going on this weekend and next weekend at Lettuce Lake Park, Fort Myers, Florida.

Be sure to stop by and see your knight in shining armor.

 http://www.medieval-faire.org/  Click below for more pictures. (Photo Credit: Kevin Stahl)

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VETERANS DAY AND SANIBEL ISLAND FL AND CAPTIVA ISLAND FL LEGION POST 123

MANY VETERANS WERE HONORED: THIS FLAG WAS PRESENTED TO MR. WILLIAM GAFFNEY WHO SERVED IN VIETNAM.

HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE WONDERFUL MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVED. A BIG THANK YOU!  see more pictures below: (photo credit Kevin Stahl and Sandy Kostick)

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Sanibel Island/Captiva Island Florida: Visiting Sanibel Island/Captiva Island Florida Is Something To Get Pumped Up About.

It’s prime time on Sanibel Island/Captiva Island Florida.

Photo Credit By : Kevin Stahl

Sanibel Island/Captiva Island Florida: Good Morning Saibel Island/Captiva Island Florida.

I hope you all have a great day on Sanibel Island/Captiva Island today.

Sanibel Island/Captiva Island Florida: There Are So Many Things To Do While You Are Visiting Sanibel Island/Captiva Island Florida.

This one picture says it all.

Just picture yourself : flying a kite, walking the beach, shelling, swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking, or just lying in the sun.

These are some of the thing you can do on the beaches of  Sanibel Island/Captiva Island Florida.

Sanibel Island/Captiva Island: Another Beautiful Sunset On Sanibel Island/Captiva Island.

What are you waiting for? Come out to Sanibel Island/Captiva Island and see for your self.

Photo Credit By: Kevin Stahl

Sanibel Island Florida Lighthouse

If you have not experienced this wonderful place it is a must! Check out the pictures below: (photo credit: Kevin Stahl)

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SANIBEL ISLAND FLORIDA – CAPTIVA ISLAND FLORIDA – FORT MYERS AND FORT MYERS BEACH FLORIDA CELEBRATES LABOR DAY!

BEACH, BOATING, JET SKI’S , GRILLING AND PURE FUN ON THE CAUSEWAY SANIBEL ISLAND FLORIDA – CAPTIVA ISLAND FLORIDA – FORT MYERS AND FORT MYERS BEACH FLORIDA CELEBRATES LABOR DAY!

MUSIC, SUN AND FUN!  CLICK BELOW TO SEE MORE. : 

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Sanibel Island Florida Tropical Storm Isaac: Tracking Tropical Storm Isaac Sanibel Island Florida.

This is the calm before the storm but it’s still absolutely beautiful while Sanibel Island Florida Tropical Storm Isaac heads by us.

                            But also, while Sanibel Island Florida Tropical Storm Isaac is on its way, people still take advantage of the weather.

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Sanibel Island/Captiva Island; And Another beautiful Morning On Sanibel Island/Captiva Island.

A walk on the Sanibel Island and Captiva Island beaches is one of the most wonderful things to do when you come here.

And don’t forget to bend down and find yourself a beautiful shell.

Photo Credit By: Kevin Stahl

Look what Sanibel Island Nature came to visit me today

Captiva Island beautiful!

HAPPY  4th OF JULY SANIBEL ISLAND AND CAPTIVA ISLAND FLORIDA

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Have you been to the Sanibel Island Florida, J.N Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge Bailey Track?

Check out all the cool things we saw:

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Willard Scott of the Today Show chilling out on Captiva Island Florida

Scott was tapped by NBC in 1980 to become its weatherman for The Today Show, replacing Bob Ryan, who replaced him at WRC-TV until 2010. After being inspired by a viewer request, Scott began his practice of wishing centenarians a happy birthday on-air in 1983.

During the 1980s, Scott routinely did weather reports on the road, interviewing locals at community festivals and landmarks. He also periodically did the program from Washington D.C., which he still considered his home. During this time, NBC executives told the bald Scott to wear a hairpiece. He complied when in New York, but refused when outside of the studio, resulting in a strange dichotomy on the air.

In 1989, The Today Show co-host Bryant Gumbel wrote an internal memo critical of the show’s personalities. The memo was leaked to the media. Gumbel said Scott “holds the show hostage to his assortment of whims, wishes, birthdays and bad taste … This guy is killing us and no one’s even trying to rein him in.”[5] This garnered enough of a backlash that Gumbel was shown making up with Scott on the show.[6]

Although he is no longer The Today Show’s full-time weatherman, Scott continues to appear twice a week on the long-running morning program to wish centenarians a happy birthday and to substitute for regular weatherman Al Roker during his absences. He appears from the studio lot of WBBH, the NBC affiliate in Fort Myers, Florida. He is also currently the commercial voice—taking over the job from the late Mason Adams—of Smucker’s jellies which sponsors his birthday tributes on The Today Show.  Credit: Via Wikipedia

Today he spends his days Sailing with Captain Mick Gurly of New Moon Sailing on Captiva. http://www.newmoonsailing.com/

Sanibel Sea School’s Octifest, a Good Cause on the Causeway

On Saturday March 31, Sanibel Sea School will celebrate six years on the islands of Sanibel and Captiva with their annual fundraising party – Octifest on the Beach in a tent on Causeway Island A.  Guests can look forward to a sunset that can’t be beat, a gourmet local and sustainable dinner, good music, good friends and a good cause.  Proceeds will benefit scholarships to Sanibel Sea School and the gap between tuition and the cost of the programs for all students who attend Sanibel Sea School programs.

Octifest sponsors recently gathered at Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille to celebrate together and enjoy each other’s company, thanks to the generosity of Mark and Heidi Marinello and Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille.

Principal corporate sponsors for the Octifest on the Beach are PURRE and Lily and Co. who will be the key ingredient of a grand prize adventure that involves floating coconuts, glow sticks, and bobbing wishes cast off into the ocean.  So, prepare for surprise.

Some highlights of the live auction will be:

•  A two-hour floating cocktail party aboard the Sanibel Thriller
• Doc Ford and Doc Bruce – a boat trip with Doc Bruce to lunch with Randy Wayne White at Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille on the wharf at Fort Myers Beach
• The Sanibel Sea School Powerwashing Team: the scientist blasters will clean your house or dock
• And more!

There will be opportunities small and large to contribute and even more importantly, there will be opportunities to learn about Sanibel Sea School, a 501c3 dedicated to a world in which all people value, understand and care for the ocean.  For tickets to Octifest, call Dina at 472-8585.  To find out more about Sanibel Sea School, visit sanibelseaschool.org and take a look at what we do every day!

National Marine Sanctuaries Director to talk at Sanibel Community House Sanibel Sea School will host An Evening with Billy Causey on Monday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sanibel Community House. Dr. Causey will be speaking about the value of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to recreational fisheries.

As the Southeast Regional Director for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, Dr. Causey has instrumental in the development of the management plan for the 2,900 square nautical mile Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, which is the third largest marine protected area in the United States. Dr. Causey’s has been observing and documenting the impacts of climate change on coral reefs in the Florida Keys since 1979.

He has participated in and presented at numerous workshops focused on the impacts of climate change to coral reefs, and most recently, has become engaged in ocean acidification issues, as they relate to climate change. Dr. Causey has received numerous awards for his work in coral reef conservation, but is probably most highly recognized for his experience in marine protected area management and policy development.

He was responsible for establishing the first comprehensive marine zoning plan for the United States. Please join Sanibel Sea School in welcoming Billy Causey into our community. Together, we can spark a sea change that will allow enjoyment of our oceans for generations to come. Monday, March 19, 2012 7:00 p.m.

Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel

Please call Sanibel Sea School at 239-472-8585

Sanibel Island Beaches: Sanibel And Captiva Beaches Is One Of The Most Wonderful Places To Go Shelling. Come Find A Shell And Remember The Island Forever

Sanibel Island Beaches: Sanibel And Captiva Beaches Is One Of The Most Wonderful Places To Go Shelling.

Sanibel Island FLORIDA Shelling: GO TO SHELLSanibel Island FLORIDA Shelling: GO TO SHELL

Sanibel Art Fair | Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva 10am today

J.N. Ding Darling Is One Wild Life Adventure That Sanibel Island Has To Offer.J.N. Ding Darling is a wonderful place to see Floridas wild life. There are all kinds of  birds to see, river otters to watch, and much, much more. Just taking a walk though J.N. Ding Darling is enjoyable. Before or after you see the sights of  what J.N. Ding Darling has to offer your minds eye. You can go check out the J.N. Ding Darling Education Center. The J.N Ding Darling Education Center is a wonderful place to educate yourself on Floridas wild life. Click on more photos to see what my minds eye saw along with my camera while I was at J.N.Ding Darling.

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A Great Day For Sanibel Beaches. Every day is a great day for Florida beaches, especially on Sanibel. Hope you all are out enjoying all the lovely Sanibel beaches.

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Please Respect The Law, Wildlife, and Waterways.

You never know who’s watching.

Might even be me watching you

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Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge

SANIBEL ISLAND : F.I.S.H ROCKS OUT IT’S ANNIVERSARY

Another Beautiful Sunset on Sanibel. Hope you all get out to see one soon.

God Bless Sanibel

How Big’s The Shell You Found Today?

Sanibel & Captiva – The Shellacious Islands

The Sanibel “Stoop”

What you need to know about Florida Seashells on Sanibel & Captiva Islands

The Sanibel “Stoop”

Sanibel Island and Captiva Island have earned their reputation as the Shell Islands honestly. They are actually made out of shells, like some magnificent work of shell art created over thousands of years. When islanders dig gardens in their backyards, they find conchs, whelks, scallops and clam shells often perfectly intact.

The best shelling is found on the beaches of Sanibel and Captiva Islands. The islands rank tops in the world for shelling because of geography. Sanibel Island does the twist as it parades along the coastline among a string of other more orderly, straight-and-narrow islands. The east-west torque of Sanibel’s south end acts like a shovel scooping up all the seashells that the Gulf imports from The Caribbean and other southern seas.

The abundance and variety of shells have made Sanibel and Captiva Islands shell-obsessed. People come from all over the world, drawn by the song of the seashell. They parade along the sands doubled over in a stance that’s been dubbed the Sanibel Stoop. Every March, they gather to compare and appreciate shell collections and shell art at the annual Sanibel Shell Fair & Show. Throughout the year, shell shops sell seashells by the seashore (and by the thousands). Shells are the dominant motif in island decor and boutique gifts. You’ll find everything from finely crafted “shell-igrams” to lucite toilet seats with seashells lacquered in. (No home should be without one!)

Where to Shell

All of the Gulf-side shelling beaches from the Lighthouse to North Captiva. For a list of public beaches, go to Sanibel Beaches.

When to Shell

At low tide when the seashells are more exposed, especially at low spring tides (at full and new moons) and after Gulf storms have driven the shells up the Gulf onto our shelling beaches.

How to Shell

Bring bucket or net bag and scoop. Wear shoes and shuffle to expose partially hidden mollusks and to scare away fish.

What to Expect

Shells of many types and sizes are found on our shelling beaches. As a general rule the smaller seashells are found on the Lighthouse end of the island chain and the larger ones nearer Captiva and North Captiva. Conch, Junonia, Lightning Whelk, Cockle, Scallops, Murex, Tulip, Olive, Coquina, are among the species you may expect to find.

Guide to Sanibel & Captiva Shelling and Seashells

Seashell Ecology

Seashells come in two major varieties. The gastropod has a single shell and includes such species as conchs and whelks. Bivalves, such as clams, cockles and scallops, live within two hinged shells. The empty seashells you find layered on the beach once were home to soft-tissued animals called mollusks. Mollusks build their shells by secreting a liquid that eventually hardens around them. As the animals grow, their shells grow with them. Special glands create color pigments just before new layers of shell harden.

Shells and their inhabitants play an important role in Sanibel and Captiva islands ecology. They help keep our sand neatly in place and restock it with more as they’re crushed by waves and other forces. They provide food for birds and fish. The scavenging and filtering performed by certain mollusks help cleanse Gulf waters.

Shelling Law & Florida Seashell Preservation

Because seashells are important to the islands’ chain of life, and because Sanibel and Captiva are refuge islands where all life is considered precious, the State of Florida has outlawed the collecting of live shells on the island. “Live shell” is defined as any specimen containing an inhabitant, whether or not the mollusk seems alive. The law also protects sand dollars, starfish and sea urchins. All shelling is prohibited in J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge.

Sheller’s are urged to limit even their empty-shell collection. Hauling away seashells by the bucketful diminishes supplies and the value of a single shell. For, as Anne Morrow Lindbergh in Gift From the Sea wrote while visiting these islands, “One cannot collect all the beautiful shells on the beach. One can collect only a few, and they are more beautiful if they are few.”

Types of Shells on Sanibel Island & Captiva Island

Info credit by: The Sanibel Captiva Chamber of commerce. http://www.sanibel-captiva.org/play/shelling_center.asp Thank you.

Sanibel 2012  Polar Bear Club

John Carney does it again. And to all the brave….ya, ya. We know it’s Sanibel a Tropical island …..(photo credit: Jeff Lysiak of The Island Sun) Thank you.  Click below to see more: 

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Click here to see Lisa in action with her Bee’s  BEAUTIFUL! http://www.sanibelcaptivadaily.com/2011/09/30/bees-on-sanibel-only-with-bee-lisa-yummy-honey-too/

Happy New Year Sanibel Captiva Islands

This crew from up north started to celebrate Florida style. Fishing and some Champagne. Got love that combo. Check out the pictures below to see their idea of bringing in the New Year.

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Happy New Years Eve to all

We wish you health, wealth and happiness. May you have much gratitude.