This past weekend, there have been three incidents in Southwest Florida in which five people have been seriously hurt by lightning strikes. One of them occurred on the beach near the Sanibel Beach Club off Nerita Street on Saturday afternoon (July 24). This probably most...
Alligators...Coyotes...and...Toads?
Oh, my, yes! That's another creature you should be watching out for, especially when it comes to your pets' safety.
In recent years, Sanibel has had an increase in the number of cane toads (sometimes called Bufo toads). They are the largest actual toads...
For over a year now, the tolls at the Sanibel Causeway have been unmanned. Originally, cash collections were suspended, and booths were closed to protect employees and the public as the COVID-19 pandemic began across the state and the world. Proceeds were collected through what...
Last New Year’s Eve, the owners of the Paper Fig Kitchen premiered their fusion-style Mexican restaurant and “tequilaria” with the opening of 400 Rabbits, which seems to have become a hit with locals and visitors alike.
Earlier this month, 400 Rabbits hosted a special event...
We’ve talked about some of the wildlife on Sanibel and Captiva…birds, alligators, panthers, and the vicious no-see-ums. One animal you might not expect to see in Florida, especially on the islands, is a coyote (typically a southeastern coyote). First thing you’ll think is, “How...
