If you are a serious sheller or fisher, you know that the tides play an important role in choosing the best times to set out on an …
History of the Sanibel Lighthouse
Crossing the causeway onto Sanibel Island, your attention is immediately directed to the historic Sanibel lighthouse, which marks …
Sanibel Beach Weddings – Do’s & Don’ts
Wedding season is here! A number of weddings happen in the spring and summer months throughout the country… but here on Sanibel …
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The Magic of the Sanibel Causeway
The Sanibel Causeway evokes an emotional response in even our most stoic visitors. Below are some thoughts from folks that …
Sanibel Then and Now
During the 30 years I’ve known Sanibel, the island hasn’t changed much - at least not compared to the rest of Florida. However, …
But It’s a Dry Heat…
I took our son Andrew with me to a conference in Phoenix, then stayed for week south of Tucson visiting Grandparents and enjoying …
Tourists, Traffic and Tantrums
Sanibel is not perfect. (What? Did I say that?) We actually have a few issues - and I’ll share one of the biggest gripes our busy …
Sanibel Ranked #1 In World by Frommer
Arthur Frommer has ranked Sanibel Island as his #1 favorite travel destination in the world - beating places like Bali and Paris …
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Christmas Eve on the Beach
Christmas Eve Service on Lighthouse Beach is a much loved Sanibel tradition. Hosted by the Sanibel Congregational Church, Pastor …
Sanibel Beaches Aren’t For Everybody
I love the beach, but I’m not a sun-worshipper, nor a beach voyeur. Sometimes Susan and I go to the shore to stroll along the …