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Edison Ford Winter Estates
Although many southwest Florida attractions close for some of the summer months or have limited summer hours, the Edison Ford Winter Estates is in full swing for the summer and has a number of special programs to attend. The Edison […]
BIG ARTS Celebrates 40 Fabulous Years With a New Build
Forty years ago, a group of passionate artists founded a new arts organization on Sanibel, called BIG ARTS or Barrier Island Group for the Arts. When the group first organized there were no production facilities, and performances, art shows and […]
Sanibel & Captiva Islands Visitor Center
One of the top attractions for visitors to our Islands is the Francis P. Bailey, Jr. Visitor Center at the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce. The Visitor Center is highly ranked on Trip Advisor for a “must-do” stop, […]
The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum Shell App
The Shell Museum can now make your shelling experience a digital one with its recently launched “Shell App.” Imagine strolling the beach and coming upon a shell you have never seen before. Now one quick photo can identify the shell […]
Captiva Library Programs
The Captiva Memorial Library has two very interesting programs coming up in April and admission to both is free. Programs will be held on April 3rd and April 10th at the Library Civic Center located at 11560 Chapin Lane in […]
Sanibel Shell Festival 2019
Eight-two years young, the Sanibel Shell Festival will run from March 7th to the 9th at the Community House. The Festival officially began in 1937 and it has grown over the years to the international reputation it has now. Shell […]
Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge Free Programs
Ding Darling is offering many free tours and programs during the month of February, giving visitors the opportunity to learn about Sanibel’s unique ecosystem. There are free walks and programs every day so there is ample opportunity for participation. Here […]
Big Arts Monday Night Film Series
If you find yourself visiting Sanibel, the Big Arts Film Series presents a wonderful option for Monday night entertainment. Tickets can be obtained by calling 239-395-0900 or https://bigarts.org/film to order tickets online. Most films are presented in a foreign language, […]
New Year’s Eve – Island Style
If your plans bring you to Sanibel to celebrate the end of the year, consider a fun outing to Sundial to bring in 2019! What better way to enjoy the holiday than partying beach side under the stars? Sundial is […]
