Sanibel Island Beach Report Today: We stopped by the beach today at East End beach access Beach Road and found no dead fish, no bad smells and no people! It's a perfect time to come back to the beach and start enjoying the water. We also stopped by Lover's Key Continue Reading
Sanibel Island Local Information by John R. Wood Island Real Estate
Sanibel Island Summer Events
Sanibel Island Events Monday August 20 10 a.m., BIG ARTS. A moderated discussion of news topics 52 weeks a year. Wednesday, Aug. 22 Alcohol Inking at Community House, 9:30 a.m. - Anita will teach different styles, such as sticker, stamping, swiping, blowing by straw Continue Reading
July 4th Events on Sanibel Island
Planning to be on Sanibel and Captiva for July 4th? The Island has all sorts of events and experiences leading up to the fireworks that will enhance the fun and for America’s birthday. Sanibel 4th of July Events: Free Pancake Breakfast at the Sanibel Community Continue Reading
Sanibel Local News : Annual Octifest to raise funds for youth outreach, programming
Local Sanibel News: The Sanibel Sea School's major fundraiser that supports outreach programs for at-risk landlocked youth, a scholarship program, and its newest addition - free camps on holidays. This is the 12 annual Octifest on the Beach and will take place on Continue Reading
Sanibel Community House Fine Art Festival
Artists displayed their work at the annual Fine Art Festival at the Sanibel Community House. Hosted by the Sanibel Community Association and Boulderbrook Productions, it featured over 50 artists showcasing a range of work, including paintings, sculptures, jewelry, hand Continue Reading
JN Ding Darling hosting Daily Tours
JN "Ding" Darling will host daily tours beginning January 2 through April 8, 2018. Although the newest items featured are horseshoe crabs, they will also showcase Florida managees, gators and crocodiles. Jack and Patty Wettestein will discuss the Continue Reading
Looking for some fun things to do on the Island this weekend?
Are you looking for some fun things todo on the Island this week? Below are this week's local Islander's recommendations Have Breakfast: Over Easy Cafe 630 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel, Florida 33957 Lighthouse Cafe 362 Periwinkle Way Looking Continue Reading
The Sanibel Farmer’s Market Open Over the Weekend
It's finally here! The first of the season's Sanibel Farmer’s Market happened on Sunday morning Oct 1 which included a large crowd. The Farmers Market continues on the grounds of Sanibel City Hall through May. The Sanibel Island Farmers Market was established in Continue Reading
2017 Island Hopper Songwriter Fest 9/22 – 10/1
The 2017 Island Hopper Songwriter Fest will go on as planned, September 22 to October 1, on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel... because nothing stops the music! We are thankful that our destination was spared the worst of Hurricane Irma. Our hearts go out to those Continue Reading
Updates to the Island Neighborhoods
As we drive around Sanibel & Captiva, we see branches and plant debris, leaning street signs, and some minor flooding. Our real estate agents are keeping everyone informed and most the Islands are gaining power back. Wanting an update on your neighborhood? Continue Reading
Sanibel & Captiva Islands Quickly Returning to Normal
The sun is shining, the lights are coming back on at homes and businesses across Sanibel and Captiva today and the islands appear on the fast track back to normalcy. Bailey's Grocery store opened following the passing of Hurricane Irma on Sunday. The roads are clear and Continue Reading
Storm Update – Sanibel Island lovers can “rest easy”
Sanibel & Captiva Island lovers can rest easy as the Island's survived the storm without structural damage of any significance. Sanibel Causeway Re-Opens at 3 p.m. Today. Lee County and the Florida Department of Transportation inspected the Sanibel Causeway early Continue Reading
2017 Sanibel Real Estate Half Time Report
2017 Halftime Report It’s always good if you sell more Sanibel real estate than you did the previous year. Like a runner that may not win the race but run better than he did the last time. There is still a sense of accomplishment. Our Sanibel office has been Continue Reading
Sanibel Sea Turtles Still on Record Pace
Sanibel Sea turtles nesting season is in full swing and 2017 is still ahead of last year's record-setting pace and this summer the nesting total is getting some extra help from green sea turtles. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's weekly sea turtle Continue Reading
Sanibel Independence Day Celebrations
7 a.m. - 9 a.m. - Free Pancake Breakfast Sanibel Community Church, 1740 Periwinkle Way Info (239) 472-2684 9:30 a.m. - Independence Day Parade “Preserving the Red, White, and Blue” Parade Route begins at Tarpon Bay Road on Periwinkle Way to Casa Continue Reading
