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Community
May 01, 2012
Have you just bought a great used car and are now considering purchasing an extended used auto warranty, perhaps from Warranty Nation or... Read More
Community
April 29, 2012
No matter what position you are in, gravity exerts its force and will change the position of your body. The key to optimizing your... Read More
Community
April 29, 2012
While for many the thought of a leg bag is one that is met with apprehension, they are actually a very comfortable and sanitary option for... Read More
Community
April 27, 2012
It probably doesn’t come as a surprise that you will find the widest selection of massage tables for sale via the Internet. These... Read More
Community
April 27, 2012
It is time to make a positive change for the earth by converting to solar power. Solar power uses the energy of the sun to fuel our homes... Read More
Deals
April 26, 2012
A big part of getting the best return on your solar energy investment involves selecting the most efficient solar panels. While there are... Read More
Medical
April 23, 2012
The thought of a catheter is not pleasant, and there is no way around that. Even the external versions have a bad reputation. However, as... Read More
Community
April 21, 2012
Massage tables can often be the standard fixed massage tables but it is also possible to find portable massage tables for sale. Both the... Read More
Community
April 18, 2012
Are you constantly looking for ways that you can help the environment? Are you well aware of the damage that we have all done to the earth... Read More
Local Businesses
April 17, 2012
Are you considering the option for an IVR (interactive voice recording) system for your business telephones? There are a great number of... Read More
Community
April 02, 2012
In these tough economic times, it can be difficult to find a clear investment pathway that works for your financial situation. If you... Read More
Local Businesses
April 02, 2012
Virtual machine data is indeed real information vital to your company. You must have a... Read More
Medical
April 02, 2012
Are you one of the many people around the country that suffers from back and neck pain? Do you find that you have more pain upon waking, and... Read More
Community
February 02, 2012
Many people think that they
cannot afford to convert their home to solar energy. Making this conversion
certainly is an investment, so you... Read More
About the Islands
January 25, 2012
There is no doubt in the collective conscience that the Bosnian War circa the early Clinton Administration is a blemish on the face of... Read More
About the Islands
January 23, 2012
It is hard to wrap your
mind around all the technology that has transpired in the past century.
In Read More
About the Islands
January 20, 2012
The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village will be releasing their late night lecture show that will tackle the local and historical history of... Read More
About the Islands
December 27, 2011
The Annual Rachel Carson Distinguished Lecture Weekend will take place on February 17-18, 2012 and is hosted by The Center for Environmental... Read More
Community
December 22, 2011
For the past two years, just off the coast of Florida along the Gulf of Mexico the Sanibal Island and Captiva Island the merchants have kicked... Read More
About the Islands
December 22, 2011
You poured heart and soul into your restaurant – the menu
is carefully developed, the foods are prepared meticulously and the staff... Read More
About the Islands
December 21, 2011
The rate of bankruptcy filings in the US by the first half
of 2011 show a slight decrease compared to the number of bankruptcies filed by
the... Read More
Community
December 09, 2011
If you are looking for a fun and special way to help make the holidays brighter for families in need, one great idea is to adopt a family. Read More
Education, Schools and Libraries
November 29, 2011
With education there are many decisions to be made. One of
the most important of all, is which college to attend. Advances in technology
have... Read More
About the Islands
November 26, 2011
It’s time for a new season at the Hirdie-Girdie Gallery. This is one of the island’s very oldest galleries devoted to fine arts... Read More
About the Islands
November 07, 2011
The area’s annual Shellabration! 2012 is set for Feb. 26 to March 4. This year’s special celebration will honor the Sanibel Shell... Read More
Community
October 31, 2011
The fourth annual Wines in the Wild event is set for Nov. 12. The special annual event will benefit the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Fund. Read More
About the Islands
October 28, 2011
Halloween falls on Monday, Oct. 31 this year. The Sanibel Police Department is recommending Trick or Treating hours from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m... Read More
Community
October 25, 2011
To commemorate Dictionary Day on October 7, third graders at The Sanibel School received 42 brand new softcover dictionaries from local... Read More
Community
October 25, 2011
"The Living Gulf Coast A Nature Guide To Southwest Florida" written and published by Charlie Sobczak has been announced as a finalist for the... Read More
About the Islands
October 20, 2011
Businesses in Sanibel and Captiva are being urged to comply with vehicular sign codes. The matter was addressed at a meeting of the city's... Read More
Community
October 20, 2011
The J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge added a number of fantastic events to this year’s "Ding" Darling Days. This represented... Read More
Community
October 20, 2011
Flu vaccines available now! The flu vaccine is extremely important this year, say health officials. Read More
Local Events
October 20, 2011
Get ready for the 11th Annual Fall Festival hosted by the North Community Park on Friday, Oct. 28. The event runs 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Read More
Activities
October 20, 2011
Sanibel Public Library recently announced that its electronic books are compatible with the Amazon Kindle device. The Sanibel Public Library... Read More
About the Islands
September 25, 2011
This year’s National Public Land’s Day is a chance for people to come together and honor the nation’s public lands, connect... Read More
Community
September 25, 2011
There’s a great reason to enjoy a wine tasting soon – beyond just the great wines. The Wines in the Wild is set for Nov. 12. Read More
Local Events
September 25, 2011
The Celebrity Island Dinner is set for Oct. 3 at the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum and Traders Restaurant. Although the date is fast... Read More
About the Islands
September 25, 2011
Banking is about to get a little easier on Captiva Island. The Bank of the Islands recently announced that the financial institution has plans... Read More
About the Islands
September 25, 2011
In July, a mother manatee and her calf were found drifting in the waters just off North Captiva. The pair were named “Nori” and... Read More
Beaches
September 25, 2011
Local beaches seem to be cleaner this year, according to the participants of the International Coastal Cleanup that took place on Sanibel and... Read More
Community
September 15, 2011
One of the island’s most popular annual events is set for Nov. 4. The 3rd Annual San-Cap Cracker Fest will take place Nov. 4 at 6:30 pm... Read More
Local Events
September 15, 2011
Three concerts are set for the Shell Point Retirement Community as part of the Fifth Annual Southwest Symphony Concert Series. Read More
Community
September 15, 2011
Recently, mating season has started for a group of manatees living near Sanibel. These gentle giants mate every two years, and gestation takes... Read More
History
September 15, 2011
A project at the Read More
Beaches
August 30, 2011
Sanibel Island will get an erosion survey to measure how things are going in the coming weeks. The survey is expected to take a few weeks. Read More
Community Organizations and Clubs
August 30, 2011
As the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 approaches local artist Leoma Lovegrove is working with the community to create a collaborative artistic... Read More
Community
August 30, 2011
Crews are working hard to get the resurfacing of the Cape Coral Parkway finished, and the project should be finalized ahead of schedule with a... Read More
Beaches
August 30, 2011
The health department for Lee County recently lifted the beach advisories it had on several local areas and let residents know the water is... Read More
Community
August 30, 2011
The Rumrunners Celebrity Chef Night made a huge jump over its fundraising goal this year to help benefit the Barbara’s Friends of the... Read More
Community Organizations and Clubs
August 30, 2011
A local businessman, Tom Uhler, has been named to the United Way 2011-2012 campaign chair of the United Way. He is a resident of Sanibel and... Read More
Community Organizations and Clubs
August 30, 2011
A new coalition dubbed Trails & Tales has been formed by the Sanibel and Captiva Islands organizations that focus on the nature and... Read More
Community
August 30, 2011
In a fire fear takes over and most people are highly focused on getting out of the fire with their family members being their chief priority... Read More
About the Islands
August 30, 2011
Captiva Island community residents were given the recent opportunity to give Lee County officials in the proposed building height amendment... Read More
Churches
August 30, 2011
The Sanibel Community Church will break ground on its new sanctuary that will hold 600 people and include a bookstore and church offices. The... Read More
Community
August 02, 2011
Precious
metals are certainly becoming important ways to invest. Palladium is one of the precious metals
that is in the same group as... Read More
Community
July 29, 2011
Plans for the 2011 Pine Island Sound Scallop Search are underway and community volunteers are needed. The search is a program from the... Read More
Community
July 29, 2011
The warning about using open waters in Lee County has been lifted by the county health department. However, caution is still urged in fresh... Read More
Local Events
July 29, 2011
This year’s weekend of 9/11 will honor memories with a local heroes parade along with the Rib Rockin’ Rodeo. The Lee County... Read More
Community
July 29, 2011
The start of the new school year is almost upon us, and that makes it time for parents to sign up for after-school care programs. The Sanibel... Read More
Real Estate
July 27, 2011
Once there was a time when all you had to worry about when it came to mortgage fraud was making sure someone wasn't stealing your identity and... Read More
Local Businesses
July 24, 2011
The Federal
Reserve announced that the forecast for United States economic growth is
between 2.7 to 2.9 percent in 2011. This falls short of... Read More
Local Businesses
July 20, 2011
AT&T just got a little faster on Sanibel Island. The company said it recently upgraded cell sites in the counties of Hendry, Glades and... Read More
Local Businesses
July 20, 2011
A plan to raise a pair of office buildings at the rear part of the Village Shops has been approved by the Planning Commission. The move is... Read More
About the Islands
July 20, 2011
On Sanibel Island you can find many snakes – including on the property of the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village. Although those... Read More
Community Organizations and Clubs
July 20, 2011
Summer months don’t mean the need for food donations is gone. In fact, this time of year the need can be incredibly great. F.I.S.H. Food... Read More
Local Events
July 19, 2011
You can get a jump on hurricane season with a free workshop on Saturday, July 23 at Sunshine Ace Hardware, 9100 Bonita Beach Roach in Bonita... Read More
Local Events
July 19, 2011
This Saturday, July 23, you can take part in a day-long event aimed at supporting the Read More
Local Businesses
July 18, 2011
So many outsiders to the coin industry would be amazed at
just not only how many coin collectors there are still in the world, but just
how... Read More
Things To Do
July 07, 2011
Consider the benefits of investing in gold right now. If you
get the spot gold
value... Read More
Community
July 04, 2011
There are
many features and options to consider when choosing a Read More
Local Businesses
July 03, 2011
When you look at most precious metals, you see that you need
a fairly large amount of capital to make any sort of sizable investment. ... Read More
Things To Do
July 03, 2011
Gold
bullion is one of the best ways to invest in precious metals. There are two main ways to purchase
gold for investment, including... Read More
Community Organizations and Clubs
June 29, 2011
YUM! Fish Friday Friday is back in business with the Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club. The third Fish Fry event is set for Friday, July 1. Read More
Local Events
June 28, 2011
In an effort to keep the island July 4th fireworks show alive and well, the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce recently donated... Read More
Weather
June 28, 2011
The coastal areas of Southwest Florida are buzzing with mosquitos this time of year. May to October is considered the peak of season for these... Read More
Local Businesses
June 28, 2011
A local business woman is taking aim at the annoying gnats common in Southwest Florida this time of year: the dreaded no-see-ums. Read More
Local Events
June 24, 2011
Looking for a fun way to celebrate our nation’s independence? Plan on attending the 21st annual Sanibel & Captiva Islands... Read More
Things To Do
June 24, 2011
Excitement and education were the themes fans encountered during a recent visit to Sanibel by cast members of the National Geographic Channel... Read More
Local Businesses
June 20, 2011
Sometimes when you need to find out which types of cellular phone accessories you should be buying, it can often be the best idea to go... Read More
Local Businesses
June 20, 2011
Technology is becoming more and more of a vital aspect for emerging businesses and organizations around the world. Even the recent... Read More
Local Businesses
June 20, 2011
Cell phones do not exist in a vacuum, with hundreds if not thousands of cell phone accessories now available on the market to buy, including... Read More
Where To Stay
June 18, 2011
Families on vacation are always trying to find ways to enrich the experience and make it as fulfilling as possible.
One potential... Read More
Things To Do
June 18, 2011
Although the island is slowing down with the summer months, there’s still an opportunity to check out one of Sanibel’s hidden... Read More
Community
June 07, 2011
Island kids can get a jump on summer fun on June 11 with the launch of this year’s Summer Reading Program at the Sanibel Public... Read More
Boating & Fishing
June 07, 2011
The Caloosa Catch & Release Tournament is still focused on its primary mission of fun, fishing, families and fundraising. Read More
About the Islands
June 06, 2011
Those who are planning vacations to the beautiful Sanibel Captiva area will be glad to note that officials are giving the oil less than a one... Read More
About the Islands
June 06, 2011
Currently, the Sanibel oil spill update is basically that the island hasn’t been touched by this tragedy at all. Read More
About the Islands
June 06, 2011
While many of Florida’s white beaches have been contaminated by tar balls in recent weeks, Sanibel has escaped this fate. The latest... Read More
About the Islands
June 06, 2011
The Sanibel Captiva oil spill news is actually very good. Even still, though, many tourists are pulling reservations out of the area. Now the... Read More
About the Islands
June 06, 2011
Those who are planning vacations to the beautiful Sanibel Captiva area will be glad to note that officials are giving the oil less than a one... Read More
About the Islands
June 06, 2011
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently stated that there is a very low possibility of oil from the major spill... Read More
About the Islands
June 06, 2011
As of this time, all emergency officials in Florida concede that there has been no impact on Sanibel and Captiva beaches. The beaches of... Read More
Real Estate
June 05, 2011
Have you ever considered using solar energy? Maybe you should. With older energy resources such as fossil fuels dwindling away, the future of... Read More
About the Islands
June 03, 2011
Looking for a Sanibel oil spill update? Here’s one you might not expect—a good news report. Yes, even some good news can come from... Read More
About the Islands
June 03, 2011
Nothing makes you hungrier than playing hard all day, especially on a sunny beach, splashing through the waves and surf. If you find yourself... Read More
About the Islands
June 03, 2011
The beaches are not impacted by the disaster! Come enjoy yourself. Read More
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