April 22, 2020, is the 50th Anniversary of “Earth Day.” You could say we take Earth Day pretty seriously here on island, in fact, …
History of the Tamiami Trail
We’ve all probably driven across Alligator Alley, the 70mph highway leading from Naples to Miami. But have you ever taken the …
The Annual Sanibel Shell Festival
A festival for seashells?? Only on Sanibel! The Annual Shell Show, (also known as the Shell Festival or Shell Fair), is held …
All About The Sanibel Island Golf Club
Tucked between Middle Gulf Drive and Periwinkle Way, sits the 150-acre Sanibel Island Golf Club. One of three 18-hole courses on …
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Forget Shelling Try “Driftwooding”
Okay, maybe don’t totally forget shelling. After all, Sanibel Island is best known for its unique seashells that wash onshore. We …
All About The Sanctuary Golf Club
On the west end of Sanibel, The Sanctuary Golf Club sits on 465-acres of lush green tropical landscape. Nestled between the …
SCCF Recorded 850 Sea Turtle Nests in 2019!
We eagerly await the final sea turtle nesting counts at the end of each nesting season. And this year, SCCF reported 850 total …
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Confessions of a Workaholic, Part II
“Oh, you live on Sanibel? That must be like living in paradise.”- Laura, Lexington, KY resident Susan and I travel a bit and …
The Beauty of Sanibel Island
When you live in paradise, you sometimes become numb to the beauty of your hometown. Driving through neighborhoods of lush native …
All About The Dunes of Sanibel
There are three stellar golf course communities on Sanibel Island. The Dunes of Sanibel is the closest to the Causeway, located on …