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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.

• Aug 28 – Sanibel Shell Gas Station
• Aug 27 – Coolest Car in Sanibel, Sanibel Automobiles
• Aug 26 – Sanibel Day Spa, Pamper Yourself and Restore Balance to Your Body-Mind-Spirit
• Aug 25 – Best Fishing around, Osprey Photograph!
• Aug 24 – One of Captiva’s Favorite Artist, Robert Rauschenberg
• Aug 23 – Where all visitors must go! Tuttles Sea Horse Shell Shop
• Aug 22 – The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily
• Aug 21 – Sanibel Island Grog Shop, Sanibel Liquor & Cigar Store
• Aug 19 – Sanibel & Captiva, City’s Hurricane Plan and Personal Hurricane Planning

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.

What are you doing this weekend? The Island Cinema

Island Cinema will have two great movies over the Weekend.  Despicable Me and The Other Guys.  Island Cinema is located in Bailey’s Center at 535 Tarpon Bay Road next to the Grog Shop. Call the movie hotline at 239.472.1701 option 1 for show times or visit them online at www.islandcinema.com.

Island Cinema was completely remodeled and updated with state of the art sound system, they also serve the “Island’s” best popcorn and have a variety of tasty treats from Haribo Gummy Bears to Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream.  Get out of the heat or out of the rain this weekend and check out Island Cinema.

Go to our Coupon Page for more discounts

Free Small Popcorn with purchase of ticket.  Not valid with any other offer.  Expires 11/15/10

535 Tarpon Bay Road
Sanibel, FL 33957
239-472-1701 press 1

Sanibel & Captiva BP Oil Spill Update

The other day we interviewed Victor Mayeron, of the world famous Mucky Duck on Captiva Island. We got him on video talking about the condition of our water and beaches. Watch the short video and hear some good news from one of the experts on Captiva and Sanibel. The Mucky Duck is located on Captiva beach and Victor gets to see the Gulf of Mexico everyday, hearing that the beach is clean from him really means a lot! Thank you Victor for the update! Click the Mucky Duck logo on the right hand side of our website to see live video of the beach for yourself!  Click below to hear more about the BP Oil Spill.

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Sanibel Beaches, Shells and Sunsets

You just have to love Sanibel Beaches, Shells and Sunsets! This was tonights sunset. ty ILR Keep the pictures coming! Gotta love the Iphone.

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

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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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Sunset Cruise on Captiva with New Moon Sailing

One of our photographers, Max Soto has his family in town. They all went on a sunset cruise with Capt. Mick from New Moon Sailing. The evening was perfect! The sky was clear, the weather was warm and the wind was blowing! Once the sun went down, the stars came out. Sailing at night is a whole new experience, if you haven’t tried it, we highly recommend you call and schedule a trip on New Moon Sailing.

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A wonderful day to visit Cabbage Key on Lady Chadwick with Captiva Cruises

The days here in Southwest Florida are getting better and better! We spent the afternoon with Captiva Cruises on the Lady Chadwick as we boated to one of the most beautiful Islands around, Cabbage key. Captiva Cruises is one of the best ways to spend the day outside, they offer very much from dolphin cruises to many Island destinations. This weekend we went over to see Rob Wells and Cabbage Key. Cabbage Key is an old Florida Style Island with lots of great food, pristine nature and wildlife! Click below to see Photographer Max Soto’s images of the day trip.

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How should you should spend your time outside on Captiva? Captiva Cruises: Dolphin, Shelling and Sunset Cruises

With the weather constantly improving, the desire to spend your days outside boating are increasing. Fulfill your boating by visiting Captiva Cruises! With a great number of trips ranging from shelling voyages to amazing dolphin cruises and charters, Captiva Cruises has everything you want to do and more. When it relates to time spent on the beautiful waters off of Captiva and the nearby islands this is the company you need. Oh yeah, don’t forget the amazing sunset trips, believe me, they are breathtaking! Click here to find out how to reserve your trip now!

Sanibel Sunset

Here is a picture taken of one of the world famous sunsets on Sanibel Island FL. Photographer: Max Soto

Sanibel Weather, Sanibel Vacation

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

Fresh Florida Citrus, Honey Tangerines, Sun Harvest Citrus

I just received a phone call from my friends that they received a gift package I ordered for them just the other day. I sent them Honey Tangerines, from Sun Harvest Citrus and they loved them! My friends live in New York and the weather is still pretty cold, so I thought it would be a fun surprise to send them some fresh Florida Honey Tangerines (these Tangerines are soooo good and are only in season for Feb. and Mar.). I recommend these citrus fruits to any who is looking for a great gift idea!

"Can't stop laughing floss boys"

Enjoying a nice day on a Sanibel Vacation

Here are a couple of shots of some guys and girls enjoying the day by the pool. Some of these guys are having a Sanibel vacation while others are enjoying an afternoon off. The weather here on Sanibel and Captiva is starting to get close to perfect, so people are taking all the chances they can for time outside. Come out to the pool or beach and we’ll see you soon!

"the Sanibel Cool Party Crew"

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The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week

The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week. It truly has been a great week to be living or vacationing on Sanibel & Captiva this week. Below, we are taking a look back at what events we covered at the Sanibel Captiva Daily. Take some time and enjoy!

• Feb 14 – Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva, 27th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair Sanibel & Captiva, Fund Raising Sanibel & Captiva
• Feb 13 – The Number One Thing to Know about Sanibel Shelling
• Feb 13 – Sanibel – Captiva Chamber of Commerce After Hours, Royal Shell Preferred Properties
• Feb 12 – Incredible Savings This Weekend ONLY, Sanibel Day Spa
• Feb 12 – Valentines Ideas, Sanibel Island Cinema
• Feb 11 – Lunch at Twilight Cafe, Sanibel Florida
• Feb 10 – What was your favorite Super Bowl commercial Sanibel & Captiva?
• Feb 10 – Sanibel Beach, Sanibel Vacation
• Feb 09 – Valentine’s Dinner Dance, The Sanibel Community House
• Feb 09 – Award Winning Sanibel Restaurant, Courtney’s On Sanibel
• Feb 09 – Sanibel & Captiva Children’s Clothing Store, Giggles, Unique Kidz Boutique, Island Shopping, New Location
• Feb 09 – Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva, 27th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair Sanibel & Captiva, Raising Funds For Haiti Relief
• Feb 08 – Island Jazz and Dance Band at The Community House, Sanibel & Captiva
• Feb 08 – 27th Annual Rotary Club of Sanibel – Captiva, Arts and Crafts Fair, Community House
• Feb 08 – Birthday Spent on Sanibel & Captiva, Happy Birthday from the SanibelCaptivaDaily!
• Feb 07 – The Best Sports Bar and Restaurant on Sanibel Island, Biddles Bucket, Sunday Football

The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week

The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week. It truly has been a great week to be living or vacationing on Sanibel & Captiva this week. Below, we are taking a look back at what events we covered at the Sanibel Captiva Daily. Take some time and enjoy!

• Jan 16 – Blind Pass Ecosystem Restoration Project, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
• Jan 16 – Donate Blood, Save Lives
• Jan 15 – Florida Weather, Sanibel & Captiva
• Jan 14 – Susan Scott’s Dancing Stars Auction, The Community House, Dancing with the Islands’ Stars
• Jan 14 – The Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting, The Village Shops
• Jan 13 – Sanibel American Legion, Sanibel 8-Ball Pool League
• Jan 12 – The Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, The Village Shops, ShopOnSanibel.com
• Jan 12 – Island Jazz and Dance Band at The Sanibel Community House, Sanibel Entertainment
• Jan 11 – Island Jazz and Dance Band at The Community House, Sanibel
• Jan 11 – Larry Hahn, Sanibel & Captiva Real Estate

Florida Weather, Sanibel & Captiva

If you have been outside yesterday and today, you know the weather is starting to turn around! It is nice to spend time outdoors in the warm Sanibel & Captiva weather. Talking to many people over the last day or two, everyone seems to be very happy with the positive climate change!

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!

• Dec 26 – Biddles Bucket, Sanibel Restaurant
• Dec 25 – Merry Christmas
• Dec 25 – Merry Christmas Sanibel & Captiva
• Dec 24 – Get Ready for the In-laws, Sanibel Liquor Stores
• Dec 24 – Holiday Shopping on Sanibel, Tuttles Sea Horse Shell Shop
• Dec 23 – Holiday Shopping on Captiva, Captiva Island Store
• Dec 22 – The Top Places to Watch the Sunset on Captiva Island
• Dec 21 – Christmas Carols, Sanibel Island
• Dec 20 – The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week
• Dec 19 – Holiday Shopping Secrets for Sanibel Island
• Dec 18 – The Princess and the Frog, Island Cinema, Sanibel Entertainment

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Sanibel and Captiva Photos of Hurricane Charley

Sanibel and Captiva Photos of Hurricane Charley. 5 years ago, Hurricane Charley left a destructive path through Sanibel and Captiva Island. Click below to see photos taken of Sanibel and Captiva after Hurricane Charley. If you have any photos from Hurricane Charley, send them in if you wish to share! A special thanks to Billy Kirkland from Billy’s Rentals for sharing his photos!

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Sanibel & Captiva’s 5 Year Anniversary of Hurricane Charley

We asked a couple of people who stayed on Sanibel & Captiva Island during Hurricane Charley what it was like for the 5 Year Anniversary. We got three locals on camera to talk about it: Billy Kirkland, owner of Billy’s Rentals, Craig and Noah Stewart from Adventures in Paradise, INC. Sanibel & Captiva’s 5 Year Anniversary of Hurricane Charley. Check out the Video!

Owner Victor with the clan

Sanibel Captiva Entertainment is at the Mucky Duck Restaurant. What a great place to see a wonderful Sanibel Capitva sunset, meet new people and have great food! We met families from all over. The Rademachers from RI, Klukkens from Minn, Teeles from Chicago, Stock family from Tampa, Sellergrens from Illinois and a big hello from the Motley Crew “wish you were here, Sanibel Captiva is awesome!”.

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Click here to see a reminder of why we loooove Sanibel weather!

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Sanibel Sunset

Sanibel Sunset. As another day ends on the islands. The boaters watch as the moon gets spectacular lighting from sunset. Temperature today Mid 80’s……Ahhh This is the life! Enjoy. Send your pictures to us.

Photography By Terry Waldorf.

Check out this sunset

On the way home from a long day of reporting on Sanibel Island I stopped on the causeway to snap a few pictures of this beautiful sunset. In the late afternoon some rain clouds rolled over the island but once they passed this is the site they left behind for sunset.

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Photography/Reporting/Publishing-Bryan Villanueva

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Vera Henrechsmyer & Juergen Nordhoff spent a night out on Sanibel

Sanibel Island and the West Wind Inn made for a great weekend getaway for Vera & Juergen. They traveled all the way from Germany to experience the sun and fun of Sanibel Island.

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Photography/Reporting/Publishing-Bryan Villanueva

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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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Photography/Reporting/Publishing-Bryan Villanueva

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Lee Cahill, Dylan Drak, Chris Sangelo,Carl Todd -Joy of Surfing

In spite of Tropical Storm Fay, Sanibel-Captiva Businesses opened with a surprising amount of business.  Both visitors and locals were very upbeat and enjoying the after storm activities. We found people biking, surfing, eating, shopping, working, playing on the beach, shelling and much more. Yes, Sanibel-Captiva survived the tropical storm and is still paradise to many.
The Islands will be back to full service tomorrow.  Please send any pictures, news, or videos to us. Dont forget about our “Web Detective” Contest and stay tuned for more videos.

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Chief Of Police Bill Tomlinson

Sunday August 17th, 2008 Sanibel City Council convened to have a meeting to discuss preparation for Tropical Storm Fay. As of now Sanibel remains under  a “Hurricane Watch” as issued by the National Weather Service.

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Videographer- Brian Villanueva

Photographer/Reporter/Publisher-Susan Grinstead

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