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Hospitality industry awards honor exceptional customer service in Lee County, “E” Awards

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Hospitality industry awards honor exceptional customer service in Lee County, “E” Awards

To increase public awareness of extraordinary customer service provided by hospitality employees throughout Lee County, seven workers were recognized by receiving the Elaine McLaughlin Outstanding Hospitality Service Awards at the 10th annual ceremony in Fort Myers today.

Visitors from across America, throughout Florida, along with visitors from Ireland, Norway, and Germany, submitted a record 371 nominations, giving high praise to those local employees who provided outstanding customer service. Sponsored by the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) and The News-Press, the “E” Awards is a collaboration with various local businesses to encourage and support service excellence being provided by Lee County hospitality professionals.
Accommodations
Winner: Mr. Sylvester Jennings, South Seas Island Resort
Honorable Mention: Ms. Janeen Costello, Country Inn & Suites Sanibel Gateway
Mr. Bob Fodor, Beachview Cottages
Mr. Bill McAdams, South Seas Island Resort
Attractions
Winner: Ms. Maryann Brown, Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Honorable Mention: Mr. Manfred Dangel, Everglades Day Safari
Ms. Wendy Erler-Schnapp, Tarpon Bay Explorers
Mr. Tim Monahan, Tarpon Bay Explorers
Good Samaritan
Winner: Ms. Karen Barker, Sandalfoot Condominums
Retail
Winner: Mr. Marcos DeAraujo, Shiny Objects
Restaurants
Honorable Mention: Ms. Leslie Fellner, Traders Store & Cafe
Ms. Dominique Kuhn, Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa
Person of Distinction
Winner: Mr. Ernesto Anaya, Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa
Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce nominees
Mr. Pete Bukowick
Mr. Charlie Riley
Mr. Barry Solomon
Ms. Lisa Williams

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The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily

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The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily

As the weather becomes more tropical and the flowers are coming out, Sanibel & Captiva Islands are gorgeous this time of year. If you do not live here in paradise, you should definitely drive or boat over and enjoy all of the great things we have here. Below is a review of our post from last week.

The Official Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Chamber of Commerce After Hours Event at Sanibel Harbour Resort

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The Official Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Chamber of Commerce After Hours Event at Sanibel Harbour Resort

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

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Special Savings at the Mucky Duck on Captiva Island

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Special Savings at the Mucky Duck on Captiva Island

The Mucky Duck invites you to enjoy anytime during the month of August 2010 20% off your lunch or dinner! Click on our coupon page and print the coupon out! Then save 20% this month! Tell them that you got this from the SanibelCaptivaDaily.com and enjoy your great food!

11546 Andy Rosse Lane ~ Captiva Island, FL

Does not include beverages or retail items 18% gratuity added to check before discount.
239-472-3434
www.muckyduck.com

Lunch 11:30 ~ 3:00

Dinner 5:00 ~ 9:30

Closed Sunday’s

  • Discount is applied to food only
  • One time use only
  • Expires August 31, 2010



“Love That Dress” collection party,The PACE Center for Girls of Lee County

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“Love That Dress” collection party,The PACE Center for Girls of Lee County

The Royal Shell Companies, Norman Love Confections and The Timbers Restaurant hosted Sanibel’s very first “Love That Dress” collection party benefiting The PACE Center for Girls of Lee County.

Admission was one gently used dress. The event was at Adventures in Paradise Outfitters store in Tahitian Gardens. This year’s “Love That Dress” debut was a huge success and a great amount of people came out to support the The PACE Center for Girls of Lee County.

“It has always been a part of the Royal Shell culture to give back to the community and this event is a wonderful opportunity for us to do that,” stated Randy Bacik of The Royal Shell Companies.

“Aligning ourselves as a sponsor in the company of Norman Love Confections and the Timbers Restaurant will most assuredly make this one of our finer events.”

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Courtney’s Restaurant on Sanibel is the place to go from Great food and Great Music

Business, Captiva, Entertainment, Restaurants, Sanibel

Courtney’s Restaurant on Sanibel is the place to go from Great food and Great Music

Courtney’s is one of the top restaurants on Sanibel Island! Chef Dale prepares award winning food and the bar keeps the drinks flowing! Gene Federico, who plays Thursdays and Fridays, was there getting people off their seats and dancing. Every time we are at Courtney’s Restaurant on Sanibel, we have great food and just recently, great music! Click below to see more photos from the other weekend!

Courtney’s on Sanibel

1231 Middle Gulf Drive • Sanibel, FL 33957 • Phone: 239-472-4646

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The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily

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As the weather becomes more tropical and the flowers are coming out, Sanibel & Captiva Islands are gorgeous this time of year. If you do not live here in paradise, you should definitely drive or boat over and enjoy all of the great things we have here. Below is a review of our post from last week.

Save Money by Eating Breakfast at Courtney’s On Sanibel

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Save Money by Eating Breakfast at Courtney’s On Sanibel

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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.rpr_3314

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Official Sanibel & Captiva, Florida Chamber of Commerce, After Hours at Twilight Cafe

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Official Sanibel & Captiva, Florida Chamber of Commerce, After Hours at Twilight Cafe

fsh_7227Last night’s After Hours for the Official Sanibel & Captiva, Florida Chamber of Commerce was held at the amazing Twilight Cafe! Twilight Cafe, Chef Robert Parks and his staff did a fabulous job hosting the Chamber Function! With great food and a great atmosphere, chamber members had a wonderful time enjoying food and networking. Click below to see more pictures from photographer, Max Soto of the nights events. If you are interested in joining the chamber, click here.

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The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily

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The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily

As the weather becomes more tropical and the flowers are coming out, Sanibel & Captiva Islands are gorgeous this time of year. If you do not live here in paradise, you should definitely drive or boat over and enjoy all of the great things we have here. Below is a review of our post from last week.

Twilight Cafe, Where Food Is Art, Sanibel Restaurant

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dsc_7139-232x350Working for the SanibelCaptivaDaily, we get to meet a lot of  people and hear all about their vacations. One thing that is always repeated is Sushi and Jazz at Twilight Cafe on Wednesdays. This doesn’t shock us much because Chef Robert Parks is known for running some of the best restaurants around and making sure all of his clients are happy. Ryan Johnson from Texas told us “One of my all time favorite Sanibel restaurants is Twilight Cafe, they have great prices and great food! Plus their Jazz is always perfect for our Wednesday nights with wonderful sushi.”

Thanks for talking to us Ryan and send us pictures of your vacation! If you haven’t eaten at Twilight Cafe, you need to! Stop by tonight for a great time with live music and great drinks!

Twilight Café .(239) 472-8818• 2761 West Gulf Drive Sanibel Island, Florida 33957.

Royal Shell Hosts “Love That Dress” Collection Party on Sanibel

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Royal Shell Hosts “Love That Dress” Collection Party on Sanibel

royal-shellThe Royal Shell Companies, Norman Love Confections and The Timbers Restaurant and are excited to host Sanibel’s very first “Love That Dress” collection party benefitting The PACE Center for Girls of Lee County. This “Girls Night Out” party will take place at Tahitian Gardens, 1975 Periwinkle Way on Tuesday, Aug. 10 from 5 -7 p.m.

“It has always been a part of the Royal Shell culture to give back to the community and this event is a wonderful opportunity for us to do that,” stated Randy Bacik of The Royal Shell Companies.

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The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily

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As the weather becomes more tropical and the flowers are coming out, Sanibel & Captiva Islands are gorgeous this time of year. If you do not live here in paradise, you should definitely drive or boat over and enjoy all of the great things we have here. Below is a review of our post from last week.

Summer Resident Savings Program at the Sanibel Day Spa

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Sanibel Day Spa

Looking for a FABULOUS special. Sanibel Day Spa has you covered! It’s called the Summer Resident Savings Program.

Basically if you live on Sanibel or Captiva and have a drivers license with a Sanibel or Captiva address all you need to do is stop in give us some quick info…..address, phone and e-mail and they will get a special card that will entitle them to 10% off every service or product between now and 10/15/10.
“This gives people a chance to do something nice for themselves and save while they do it.” – Pamella Attuso
It gets better….every Monday Sanibel Day Spa will post specials on their website under the What’s New tab that are specials JUST for Summer Residents in the Savings program.  These specials are GOOD.
Examples such as Free Manicure with Spa Pedicure, Free Mini Massage with purchase of Advanced Treatment Facial….keep in mind these specials change weekly.

Great times with Great Friends on Sanibel Island Florida hanging out at Courtney’s Tiki Bar

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Becky and Samantha Meeker

Great times with Great Friends on Sanibel Island Florida at Courtney’s Tiki Bar

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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!

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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

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Photo by Alicia GalanteThe Official Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Chamber of Commerce, Update on the Deep Horizon Florida Oil Spill – Our Beaches are Clean

sancapThe 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!

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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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Spend your Wednesday evening at Twilight Cafe, Sanibel Jazz and Sushi

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dsc_7139-232x350One 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 Sanibel Jazz and Sushi. Click below to see how it was this week!sushi-twilight


Twilight Cafe

www.twilightcafesanibel.com2761 W Gulf Dr
Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-8818

The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily

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rpr_2899-470x3001As the weather becomes more tropical and the flowers are coming out, Sanibel & Captiva Islands are gorgeous this time of year. If you do not live here in paradise, you should definitely drive or boat over and enjoy all of the great things we have here. Below is a review of our post from last week.

  • Jun 13 – A Great Time At One Of Sanibel Restaurants, The Island Cow, Sanibel Florida, Happy Birthday Brian Podlasek
  • Jun 12 – Where you should go this weekend! The Island Cinema, Sanibel & Captiva Entertainment,
  • Jun 11 – Nice day to be out on a Sanibel Beach!
  • Jun 11 – Gourmet Snacker Basket, Sun Harvest Citrus
  • Jun 10 – Terry Waldorf’s Sanibel Photography, Nature Photography
  • Jun 09 – For great Sanibel Accommodations, Sanibel Holiday offers Sanibel Vacation Rentals
  • Jun 08 – Beach & Shelling Cruise From Captiva Cruises
  • Jun 07 – Local Breast Cancer Benefit at Ellington’s Jazz Bar & Restaurant
  • A Great Time At One Of Sanibel Restaurants, The Island Cow, Sanibel Florida, Happy Birthday Brian Podlasek

    Business, Captiva, Entertainment, Restaurants, Sanibel

    rpr_3012A Great Time At One Of Sanibel Restaurants, The Island Cow, Sanibel Florida, Happy Birthday Brian Podlasek

    rpr_26241It was a wonderful night yesterday as friends and family celebrated Brian Podlasek birthday. The even was full of excitement for Brian’s surprise 40th birthday party at The Island Cow on Sanibel Florida. It was a great night and held lots of excitement for his big 4 0. With delicious food and drinks, everyone had a fantastic time. Brian and Elke, proprietors of The Island Cow restaurant, hosted over 100 people coming and going, the Cow was the place to be on Sanibel Island. rpr_2831Click below to see some of the celebration photos that were taken last night at one of the best Sanibel restaurants. Happy Birthday Brian, we hope you have a great Birthday weekend!

    Quotes from Brian’s Friends:

    • I knew Brian when: Brian didn’t know Brian” – Tammy
    • ” I knew Brian when: We are Sinking” – Slade
    • “I knew Brian when: he caught a boat with his fishing rod” – Big Mike
    • “I knew when Brian :served more drinks then he consumed” – Joe
    • “I knew Brian when: he told me to meet him in his office at 8am for coffee, which I learned was the the tiki bar in the back of the resteraunt” – Sandy K.

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    The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily

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    The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily

    As the weather becomes more tropical and the flowers are coming out, Sanibel & Captiva Islands are gorgeous this time of year. If you do not live here in paradise, you should definitely drive or boat over and enjoy all of the great things we have here. Below is a review of our post from last week.

    May 2010

    The Best of Sanibel Shopping Starts with Shops on Sanibel

    Business, Captiva, Entertainment, Restaurants, Retail, Sanibel

    The Best of Sanibel Shopping Starts with Shops on Sanibel

    The other day we did a high fashion photo shoot with some of the wonderful shops that are all part of ShopOnSanibel.com. Not only did we take magnificent photographs of wonderful clothes and accessories but we also created a video to highlight the independently owned boutiques, restaurants and specialty service providers not found anywhere else in the world. Discover what Sanibel Shopping is all about. Visit all four ShopOnSanibel centers: Tahitian Gardens, The Village Shops, Olde Sanibel Shoppes and Town Center conveniently located on and just off Periwinkle Way. dsc_7600-copyOlde Sanibel Shoppes:

    • Sanibel Art & Frame
    • Amy’s Something Special
    • Suncathcers’ Dream
    • Island Paws
    • Over Easy Café
    • jb design

    dsc_7723Tahitian Gardens:

    • Adventures in Paradise
    • C. Turtles
    • Sanibel Resort Wear
    • The Cedar Chest Fine Jewelry
    • Shiny Objects
    • Cheeburger Cheeburger
    • Wilford & Lee Home Accents
    • Needful Things
    • Sanibella’s
    • Synergy
    • The Sanibel Café

    dsc_7612-copyThe Village Shops:

    • Why Knot
    • Why Knot Relax
    • Sanibel Tropical Wines
    • William E. Wilson Fine Jewelry
    • Head to Toes by Tina
    • Tribeca Salon
    • Watson MacRae Gallery
    • Kym Nader Interiors
    • Massage & Bodywork of Sanibel

    dsc_7593-copyTown Center:

    • Kelly’s Cocoons
    • Subway
    • Island Pizza Company
    • Sanibel Yoga

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    • John Grey Painting
    • Island Grooming by Lisa

    PHOTO AND VIDEO CREDIT TO :  Max Soto & Cameron Michael Photography

    Memorial Day Weekend at The Mucky Duck, The Best Restaurant on Captiva

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    rpr_2266Memorial Day Weekend at The Mucky Duck, The Best Restaurant on Captiva

    rpr_2335We went to the Mucky Duck located on Captiva to capture some of the people having a great time on their Memorial Day. The Mucky Duck is one of the best places we have ever been to in the evening for some food and the sunset. With live music, great beach scenery and a friendly staff, we recommend you visit during your stay on rpr_2290Sanibel or Captiva. The weather is perfect this time of year and the water & beaches are some of the best! Click below to see for yourself!

    11546 Andy Rosse Lane :: Captiva Island, FL 33924 :: Phone 239-472-3434

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    Shopping on Sanibel Starts with Shop On Sanibel, Retail Centers

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    Shopping on Sanibel Starts with Shop On Sanibel, Retail Centers

    Your Sanibel-Captiva Island vacation starts with our world famous shopping, on Sanibel Island. Sanibel Island is home to wonderful retail centers that are made up of independently owned boutiques, restaurants and specialty services providers not found anywhere else in the world.

    We took photographs of our close friends as they spent all day shopping at some of Sanibel’s best shops. We captured these fabulous people enjoying the experience of all of the wonderful things that these Retail Centers have to  provide. We visited the Olde Sanibel Shoppes, Tahitian Gardens, The Village Shops and the Town Center, all in one day! These fine retail centers provided everything that Julie, Jenna, Ashley and Josh could want and more! We did our best to check out all of the wonderful clothes, accessories and services that Sanibel has to offer but ran out of time in our day!

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    Josh and Julie started their day relaxing by the pool and drinking coffee while wearing relaxing clothes from Adventures In Paradise. Then they got a phone call from Jenna , who wanted to meet up and go shopping! The decided the best shops to go were definitely the Shops on Sanibel.  After they got off the phone with Jenna, Julie and Josh finished up their coffee and headed inside to decide what they wanted to wear for the day, and then head out. Julie decided to wear an outfit from Amy’s Something Special which is known for its great tropical island covers.

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    While Julie was waiting for her friend Jenna she decided to shop around at the Tahitian Gardens Shops. She saw a dress a black dress at C. Turtles which is known for its hip trendy clothing and accessories!

    blog-19Julie then headed to The Village Shops right down the road to meet up with her friend Jenna who had already started shopping in blog-28her wonderfully flowing white and blue Sanibel Resort Wear shirt and skirt. Julie and Jenna then began their shopping duo. They stopped at the Watson MacRae Gallery to check out some wonderful art and art handmade necklace artwork by “Pastry by Penelope” made of vintage tart shells and knitted chenille braid,  which Julie could not resist buying!  After some serious shopping Josh surprised them with two dogs at the “Lee Humane Society” wearing Leashes & harnesses from Island Paws.sos1

    After, Josh picked up the dogs Julie Decided she would like to get her hair done while Jenna headed to Tahitian Gardens to check out what Julie was talking so highly of!

    blog-30Meanwhile Ashley, a friend of Jenna and Julie, had already planned a day of reading and shopping at the peaceful yet upbeat Sanibel Shops. She decided for her relaxing day she would sport the clothing from Why Knot, where they specialize in elegant, comfortable clothing for the relaxed life style and a Czeck double drop Necklace from Suncatchers’ Dream and enjoy her day. She as well decided it might be nice to get her hair done for the dinner date that her, Jenna, and Julie had later that night. She walked in to Tribeca Salon and saw Julie already getting her hair done by Nicolas, hair coloring specialist. After their hair was finished they then they got their nails done at Head to Toes By Tina.

    blog-39After Jenna and Ashley pampered themselves at The Village Shops Jenna had finished up her shopping spree and could not wait to put on her new orchid necklace from Shiny Objects at Tahitian Gardens they all decided to meet up there. But then they got there and Ashley saw Cedar Chest, a Jewelry store that specializes in original designs made of 14k and 18k Jewelry and is the area’s largest collection of authentic Spanish and ancient coin jewelry.

    blog-42blog-44They then were off to the Odle Sanibel Shoppes!  Were J.B Designs and their incredible bags and Amy’s Something Special with their wide variety of colorful “jelly” watches are located. They could not resist neither the bags nor the jelly watches, buying them as soon as they saw them, and just in time!

    blog-47They hurried up knowing that they were going to want to catch dinner at the incredibly delectable Over Easy Café!  The girls got a chance to relax and enjoy their delicious food while talking about their exciting day at the Shops on Sanibel.

    blog-52After an amazing time of eating and enjoying their drinks and they decided to head back to Julie’s house to try on some of their new clothes to check them all out and  then head down to the beach for the sunset with a fruity bottle of wine from Tropical Wines

    What a full and yet relaxed day at the retail shops at ShopOnSanibel.com.

    Photography Credit: Cameron Michael / Publishing Credit: Cameron Micheal & Max Soto

    Click below to see more stunning pictures.

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    The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily

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    alex-oakes-visiting-from-pa-great-sandcastles-dude-467x3501The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily

    As the weather becomes more tropical and the flowers are coming out, Sanibel & Captiva Islands are gorgeous this time of year. If you do not live here in paradise, you should definitely drive or boat over and enjoy all of the great things we have here. Below is a review of our post from last week.

    Sandra Stilwell and Tammy Hall in Captiva

    Captiva, Restaurants

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    Sandra Stilwell and Tammy Hall in Captiva

    Here is a great shot taken from our iPhone while up in Captiva. It is a photo of Sandra Stilwell and Tammy Hall. Tammy is running for re-election for Lee County Commissioner. Good Luck Tammy!

    The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily

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    The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily

    As the weather becomes more tropical and the flowers are coming out, Sanibel & Captiva Islands are gorgeous this time of year. If you do not live here in paradise, you should definitely drive or boat over and enjoy all of the great things we have here. Below is a review of our post from last week.

    Courtney’s Tiki Bar, Sanibel Island

    Beaches, Entertainment, Restaurants, Sanibel

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    Here is a shot of Mike and Deb Stewart, with Vinnie Nastasia hanging out at Courtney’s Tiki Bar. Come Check out Courtney’s Tiki Bar. It is one of the best places to enjoy the Florida Sun, Gulf of Mexico, and some of the best drinks ever!

    1231 Middle Gulf Drive
    Sanibel, FL 33957
    (239) 472-4646

    Twilight Cafe, Sanibel Restaurant and Entertainment, Jazz and Sushi

    Captiva, Entertainment, Music, Restaurants, Sanibel

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    Twilight Cafe, Sanibel Restaurant and Entertainment, Sanibel Jazz and Sushi

    dsc_7674-470x312One 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 Sanibel Jazz and Sushi. So make Sanibel Jazz and Sushi at Twilight Cafe part of your plans for Wednesday evening.dsc_7872-470x312

    Have a great time at the Island Cow Restaurant on Sanibel Day or Night!

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    Have a great time at the Island Cow Restaurant on Sanibel Day or Night!

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    The Island Cow opens early for Breakfast, a perfect place for the whole family to gather before an outing or for a business meeting over Starbucks Coffee in one of our 8 person booths! The bistro is airy with french doors out to the front and back patios.

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    At dinner time dine under the stars while you listen to live music on one of Sanibel’s only al fresco eating porches. Stop in at the bar anytime for a snack or take away orders. You’re just like family at the Island Cow so feel free to call ahead for large parties or when you’re in a hurry.

    Specials
    Served in the morning Monday – Saturday 7:30 – 11:00
    Sunday’s till 12:00 Lunch begins at 11:00 and Dinner closing is when the music stops.
    Parties of 8 or more please call ahead for seating.

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    5 Ways to Enjoy Sanibel & Captiva Islands! Summery of all 5 tips

    Art, Beaches, Business, Captiva, Charity Events, Entertainment, Holiday, Outdoor Activities, Real Estate, Restaurants, Retail, Sanibel

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    5 Ways to Enjoy Sanibel & Captiva Islands! Sanibel & Captiva Tip 4

    Beaches, Business, Captiva, Entertainment, Fishing, Outdoor Activities, Restaurants, Sanibel

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    5 Ways to Enjoy Sanibel & Captiva Islands! Sanibel & Captiva Tip 4

    Because Itʼs Probably Nicer Weather Here, Get Outside! Captiva & Sanibel Sailing, Cruising and Fishing. If you’re on a Captiva & Sanibel vacation, it’s probably because it’s nicer weather here than from where you came. So enjoy it! Get outside! Your TiVo or DVR will record that Real Housewives of Orange County episode you’re waiting for… not that we watch that stuff… Captiva & Sanibel beaches offer an assortment of outdoor activities from the more tranquil to the more adventurous—whatever kind of activity you’re up for.

    For those of you who prefer a calm day out, Sanibel fishing is calling your name! Sanibel & Captiva Islands are known for its wonderful fishing environment, especially their superb grouper fishing, which provides an opportunity for fishermen of all skill levels. Check out the size of the fish just waiting for the bait!

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    A Celebration of Island Life to Benefit BIG ARTS, The Royal Shell Companies

    Business, Captiva, Chamber of Commerce, Entertainment, Restaurants, Sanibel

    luncheonlady1A Celebration of Island Life to Benefit BIG ARTS, The Royal Shell Companies

    Get ready for fun. We’re celebrating the best of island life on Wednesday, April 21 from noon until 3 p.m. at Ellington’s 1244 Periwinkle Way. This BIG ARTS benefit features a fashion show, live auction and raffles galore. “We are so pleased with the way the community has come together on this fundraiser for BIG ARTS,” stated Barbara Harrington with The Royal Shell Companies. “In just a few weeks we have received donations from famous Captiva artists Darryl Pottorf, Florida’s fine art photographer Alan Maltz, beautiful jewelry, and vacation stays for the live auction conducted by Jean Baer.”

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    1st Annual Edible Mollusk Festival and Oyster Eating Contest on Sanibel Island at Timbers Restaurant and Fish Market for The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum

    Captiva, Charity Events, Entertainment, Restaurants, Sanibel

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    1st Annual Edible Mollusk Festival and Oyster Eating Contest on Sanibel Island at Timbers Restaurant and Fish Market for The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum

    tim_8734This weekend was the 1st Annual Edible Mollusk Festival and Oyster Eating Contest held at Timbers restaurant and fish market. This event was to celebrate the unveiling of The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum’s new Mollusk exhibit and to raise awareness of edible mollusks. The day included fun for the whole family, a Dunk Tank, Oyster Exhibit, Kids face paining, games, crafts and a raffle to win a pearl shell necklace donated by Lily and Co. The main event was the “Oyster Eating Contest”! tim_8487Everyone had a great time while eating as many oysters as possible. Click below to see people like Maureen Valiquette, Matt Asen, John Carney and other island celebraties eat countless oyeters in a short amount of time!

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    The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week

    Beaches, Captiva, Entertainment, Music, Outdoor Activities, Photography, Restaurants, Sanibel

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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!

    5 Ways to Enjoy Sanibel & Captiva Islands! Sanibel & Captiva, Tip 2

    Business, Captiva, Entertainment, Restaurants, Sanibel

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    2) Have your fish, and eat it too. You can eat well on the Islands!

    On a beach vacation, you may struggle deciding whether to keep truckin’ for that beach body, or to just relax, go with the flow, and enjoy the satisfaction of delicious island food. Okay, so that may have seemed a little heavily biased, but come on! It’s vacation! Live a little. And by live a little, we mean, eat a lot! Captiva & Sanibel have some wonderful restaurants you must, must, must make your way to. And since it’s a vacation spot, these restaurants are warm and welcoming to any and all, whether it be families, couples, or people who are too hungry to wait for any company at all.

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    Ways to Enjoy Sanibel & Captiva – the eBook!

    Beaches, Business, Captiva, Entertainment, Restaurants, Sanibel

    sanibel-captiva-daily-ebook-cover-270x3505 Ways to Enjoy Sanibel & Captiva – the eBook!

    If you’re looking to have fun in the Florida sun on beautiful Captiva & Sanibel Islands, then you’ll definitely want to get our free “5 Ways to Enjoy Sanibel & Captiva Islands” eBook!

    It is free and it only takes a few quick moments to fill out your email and name. After that you’ll learn some of the best places to shop, eat and play! Click here to learn 5 Ways to Enjoy Sanibel & Captiva by signing up for the eBook

    Twilight Cafe, Sanibel Restaurant and Entertainment, Sanibel Jazz and Sushi

    Business, Entertainment, Music, Restaurants, Sanibel

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    Twilight Cafe, Sanibel Restaurant and Entertainment, Sanibel 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 Sanibel Jazz and Sushi. Click below to see how it was this week!

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    Cool Couple Enjoying a Sanibel Vacation at Twilight Cafe

    Entertainment, Restaurants, Sanibel

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    Cool Couple Enjoying a Sanibel Vacation at Twilight Cafe

    Last night we went to Twilight Cafe to enjoy some Sushi and Jazz, more of those pictures will be up very soon. While we were there we ran into this cool couple enjoying their Sanibel Vacation from WI. Thank you for the photo guys and hope to see you around soon!

    The Captiva Mucky Duck, Best Restaurant on Captiva, Captiva Sunsets

    Beaches, Business, Captiva, Entertainment, Outdoor Activities, Restaurants

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    The Captiva Mucky Duck, Best Restaurant on Captiva, Captiva Sunsets

    max_5286The other day, we went to the famous Captiva Restaurant, the Mucky Duck. The Mucky Duck has some of the worlds most famous sunsets around. The Mucky faces straight West to catch the rare green flash while listening to live music and enjoying wonderful drinks. Click below to see a couple more photos and see why you should spend your evenings on your next Captiva trip at the Mucky Duck!

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    Courtney’s Tiki Bar

    Business, Restaurants, Sanibel

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    Courtney’s Tiki Bar

    Are you looking for the best Tiki Bar in Southwest Florida? All you have to do is go down Middle Gulf Drive to Courtney’s On Sanibel. Right next to the gorgeous pool and beautiful beach, Courtney’s Tiki Bar is one of the most laid back places on Sanibel Island. Stop by and visit Courtney at the bar, he’ll take great care of you and make sure you have a wonderful time outside!

    The Best Game On Sanibel Island is at the Island Cow

    Entertainment, Restaurants, Sanibel

    photo1The Best Game On Sanibel Island is at the Island Cow

    dsc_6278While enjoying the nice weather yesterday at the Island Cow, we meet a couple cool guys from Chicago. Danny and Tim Bulster, Dan Ivetic and uncle Jim. The guys were playing the best game on Sanibel Island, the ring toss at the Island Cow. The game seems easy until you try it and then reality sets in and it becomes extremely difficult!

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    Family Enjoying a Sanibel Dinner, Sanibel Vacation

    Restaurants, Sanibel

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    Family Enjoying a Sanibel Dinner, Sanibel Vacation

    While out eating dinner on Sanibel, we ran into this family on their Sanibel Vacation. So, we took a picture of them like we always do! Here is Carla Castillo, Marcel Castillo, Marcel Castillo sr. Peg Bolger, Gail Castillo! Thank you for the picture guys!

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

    Business, Entertainment, Restaurants, Sanibel, Sports


    hlk_4219-470x312The Best Sports Bar and Restaurant on Sanibel Island, Biddles Bucket, NCAA

    Get ready for the 2010 NCAA at Biddles Bucket! Be sure to time this week watching some games at Biddles Bucket, where it is the best place to watch your favorite teams. Biddles Bucket has your favorite schools playing, so you’ll be able to check out your game while having a selection of great food and a full liquor bar!hlk_6719

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

    2499 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel or call: 239.472.2323

    Twilight Cafe, Sanibel Restaurant, Great Food on Sanibel

    Restaurants, Sanibel

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    Twilight Cafe, Sanibel Restaurant, Great Food on Sanibel

    dsc_7667If you are looking for a GREAT place to eat lunch on Sanibel, you got to experience Twilight Café. We just ate lunch there the other day and wanted to share our meal with you. The food was wonderful and the service was fantastic.dsc_7665 I would definitely recommend spending an afternoon at Twilight Café, you’ll be very happy you did!

    The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week

    Beaches, Business, Captiva, Entertainment, Outdoor Activities, Photography, Restaurants, Retail, Sanibel

    dsc_9062The 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!

    Biddles Bucket, Family Restaurant, Where to eat on Sanibel

    Captiva, Entertainment, Kids Corner, Restaurants, Sanibel

    dsc_7760Biddles 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!

    dsc_7793Sun – 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

    p.s. sign up for our email list and be informed of more news about Biddles Bucket and other great things to do on Sanibel and Captiva.

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

    Business, Captiva, Entertainment, Outdoor Activities, Restaurants, Retail, Sanibel

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

    The Village Shops

    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

    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

    Accommodations, Beaches, Business, Captiva, Charity Events, Entertainment, Outdoor Activities, Restaurants, Retail, Sanibel, Sports, The Arts, Weather

    dsc_8203The 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!

    Lunch at Twilight Cafe, Sanibel Florida

    Business, Captiva, Restaurants, Sanibel

    Twilight Cafe

    Lunch at Twilight Cafe, Sanibel Florida

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

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