 Melinda Graham Sanibel Seashell WreathsSay Hello to our new Tip Guru, Melinda Graham from Surroundings by Melinda. Melinda is known as a “lifestyle expert” from her successful media career and vast knowledge of creative home décor. We are honored to have Melinda as the newest member of our tip page on the SanibelCaptiva Daily.com. So check out her first tip below, Do it Yourself Seashell Wreath or Click Here to check out the tip page! View photos and read more » |
 Look at Bob with his pink purse Sanibel Retail Store Tuttles Unique Treasures. Check out Bob Tuttles, the coolest dude on the island. Some quotes from Bob, “Weather is beautiful, wish you were here”, “Life is still good on Sanibel, come on down”. “Free drinks on me” ( Just kidding). Free silver chain with any charm. For more Sanibel pictures click below. www.tuttlesseahorse.com. View photos and read more » |
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St. Patty’s Day SANIBEL STYLE at the Bailey’s Shopping Center! Hillgate Communication planned a great Irish Fest at the Bailey’s Shopping Center and everyone on the islands came to celebrate. Sanibel entertainment was at its best for St. Patrick’s Day with the help of Hillgate Communications, Sanibel restaurant Biddles Bucket, and The Grog Shop. With tons of corned beef, cabbage, and green beer provided by Biddles Bucket and The Grog Shop giving away free Baileys…WHAT COULD BE BETTER! Along with great food and fun there was some awesome music by Big Arts and more! Click below for more great pictures! View photos and read more » |
 Sanibel's newest artist, Tim Finfrock, with his 25 foot sand gator! Imagine walking down the beautiful Sanibel beaches, and coming across a 25 foot sand gator! Beach art is popping up all along the island beaches, and we had the chance to catch up with the very talented, local artist, Tim Finfrock. Click here to find out how he got the idea to create such a massive piece of all natural art!
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Attention Sanibel art lovers! Local gallery, Sanibel Art and Frame, has new landscapes by Frank Sadera, go view for yourself at 2460 Palm Ridge Road. Click here for more new Frank Sadera. View photos and read more » |
 Susanne and William Waites World traveler’s, Aboriginal art enthusiasts & dealers, and former Sanibel art gallery owners, Susanne and Bill Waites have a special offer this Holiday Season. They are offering free shipping to anyone who wants to send healing and protective gifts to friends and family in the military! Browse through the photos of their amazing Aboriginal culture collection, and the finest in authentic tribal art from Africa, Australia and Native America.Click below to find out more about the Waites and their interesting passion. View photos and read more » |
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Artist James Leese has spent 40 years practicing architecture and urban design, which has lead to this point in his life. James says he enjoys finding pleasure in capturing “my mind’s impressions of our physical environment, imaginary or not”. James’ work is a combination of technologies. He uses digital graphics from several programs enhanced by photographic imagery. Sometimes James will find a scene in a novel that creates a picture in his mind that he will then create. Stay tuned for much more about James Leese along with a showcase of his incredible art! Click below (or the photo) to see more. View photos and read more » |
 Artist Myra Roberts and auctioneer Jean Baer Lily & Co. hosted a fundraiser with proceeds going to the Cultural Heritage Center of the Islands. So much to see and purchase, from artwork to jewels, there was something for every taste. The event raised approximently $15,000. Some of the artists included Dayrll Portoff, Luc Century, and Myra Roberts to mention a few. A big Thank you from co-owners Karen Bell and Dan Schuyler to everyone who gave donations, and all who supported the fundraiser. A special thanks goes out to auctioneer Jean Baer for doing such a great job, Richard Johnson from Bailey’s for the wonderful catering, Yvonne Hill the Culture Center coordinator, and the Gavin/Walker family. Click here to see more pictures. Photography/Editing/Publishing by Heather Mangan View photos and read more » |
 This is a beautiful piece of art up for raffle Sanibel Island Seniors, Inc is raffling off “Edison Banyan”, a 22″ x 30″ watercolor piece done by Bea Pappas. Raffle tickets are $5 each & 6 for $25. Raffle tickets are available at the front desk of the senior center and the drawing will be held at the bazaar on November 22, 2008. For more information contact the senior center at (239) 472-5743. |
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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. View photos and read more » |
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 1st Place - Yellow Crowned Night Herons - Gordon Paltza - Cape Coral, FL On Oct. 24, 2008, “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society (DDWS) announced the winners of its annual “Ding” Darling Days Amateur Nature Photography Contest at a special presentation in the refuge’s Education Center. Don’t forget to send us testimonials of our site, creative story ideas and any upcoming events. You may also send us some of your own photos to compliment our stories. Check back regularly for multiple daily posts! Photography/Reporting/Publishing-Bryan Villanueva View photos and read more » |
 The talented cast of We Love a Piano Music, dancing, and plenty of laughs were had last night at the opening of The Schoolhouse Theater’s first show of the season We Love a Piano. From the start of this Irving Berlin musical revue the audience loved it! With Victor Legarreta, also artistic director of the theater, playing host of the show the audience quickly forgot the troubles of today and got lost in the music of yesteryear. Don’t forget to send us testimonials of our site, creative story ideas and any upcoming events. You may also send us some of your own photos to compliment our stories. Check back regularly for multiple daily posts! Photography/Reporting – Madison Mitchell (The Schoolhouse Theater) View photos and read more » |
 All the artists showed up to pitch in for the yearly cleaning Sanibel Art Gallerys – The Tower Gallery does it’s yearly cleaning! On Sunday October 12, the entire crew of 22 artists showed up at Tower Gallery to participate in the yearly cleaning. Everybody pitched in and made a fun afternoon BBQ out of it. Be sure to check back soon for some upcoming events that will be held at the Tower Gallery. For more information click here or call (239 472-4557. Don’t forget to send us testimonials of our site, creative story ideas and any upcoming events. You may also send us some of your own photos to compliment our stories. Check back regularly for multiple daily posts! Photography/Reporting/Publishing-Bryan Villanueva View photos and read more » |
 Wolfgang helps Toni cut out a circle for her newest piece At Big Arts there are many classes offered and today I took some time to sit in on the first class for making fused glass taught by Petra Kaiser. The possibilities are endless when working with glass. There are thousands of colors and shapes available so the only limit is ones imagination. I will check back in a few weeks to see how the students have progressed. Don’t forget to send us testimonials of our site, creative story ideas and any upcoming events. You may also send us some of your own photos to compliment our stores. Check back regularly for multiple daily posts! Photography/Reporting/Publishing-Bryan Villanueva |
 The Sanibel Island Bookshop welcomes Stuart Woods On Thursday October 3rd, Sanibel Island Bookshop welcomed best selling author Stuart Woods. There was a great turnout of enthusiastic fans. First he informed the guests of his upcoming novels and then was available for some questions. Once all the guests had all their questions answered by Stuart Woods the group headed inside for the book signing. For those who were unable to attend this great event here are some pictures of the afternoon. Click here for more pictures & information Don’t forget to send us testimonials of our site, creative story ideas and any upcoming events. We are looking for volunteer teen reporters: please send us your pictures and any interesting posting ideas Photography/Reporting/Publishing-Bryan Villanueva View photos and read more » |
 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. Don’t forget to send us your testimonials of our site. Also, please email us any ideas you have that you think would make a great story for us to post! Photography/Reporting/Publishing-Bryan Villanueva View photos and read more » |
 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. Don’t forget to send us your testimonials of our site. Also, please email us any ideas you have that you think would make a great story for us to post! Photography/Reporting/Publishing-Bryan Villanueva View photos and read more » |
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 Mark Receiving Winnings And The Winner Of The Sanibel Captiva Daily.Com “Web Detective” Contest Is…………Mark Lewis, Resident of Sanibel Island.
Sanibel Captiva Daily.Com awarded Mark a $500.00 gas certificate donated by Ken Kasten, owner of the Sanibel Shell Station. We are looking for Rex Dakos our runner up winner. Rex please contact us via our website so we can present you with your winnings. Be sure to check out The Sanibel Captiva Chamber Luncheon event on tomorrow’s posting. We would like to have a contest of “The Funniest Fish Faces”. Email us your pictures and we will present the winner with a gift certificate from one of our local establishments. Please email us testimonials of how you like our site. We would love to hear from you. Videographer-Brian Villanueva Photographer/Reporter/Publisher-Susan Grinstead
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Ellington’s – Hot Spot For Jazz!!
If you are looking for ambiance and fabulous food then you must visit Sanibels Entertainment hot spot, Ellington’s Jazz Bar. Ellington’s specializes in combining great jazz music with delectable cuisine and romantic atmosphere. Owners, Sharon Wise and Jillian Algrin have worked very hard to make Ellington’s known for preserving a time when “jazz was king”. Stop into Ellington’s for a guaranteed night of delicious food and great Jazz entertainment. Photographer-Walter Danielewski III Reporter/Publisher-Susan Grinstead
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