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2021 out 2022 in

Another year has come to pass, which is harder to believe than ever.  The islands were so busy this year, the time just flew by us.

We have several suggestions for ringing in 2022, Island Style.  Unless otherwise indicated, most businesses are scheduled to open...

Sanibel Lighthouse at Christmas

Before we get to the dining options, we want to let you know that the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge will be open on Christmas Day with FREE ADMISSION for the motor trail!

First, the bad news.  If you are arriving on Christmas Day,...

Sanibel Farmer Market

Just when things were (finally) starting to quiet down on the islands…we’re all getting excited again for Sundays (and not just because football’s back)!

The Sanibel Island Farmer’s Market is back for its 14th season from the beginning of October through the end of May...

Island Cinima Logo

Earlier this year, the owners of the Bailey’s Shopping Center decided to permanently close the islands’ only movie theater, Island Cinema (We should note that the BIG Arts center does show films on Monday nights from November to April, but these are mostly independent films...

The Bubble Room exterior

MERRY CHRISTMAS! (But, wait...it's barely September.  What happened to the pumpkin spice?)

We said that because "It's Always Christmas at The Bubble Room," one of Captiva Island's legendary restaurants.  From the first step inside it looks like Christmas from the 1920s to the 1940s exploded...

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