As we slip into a slower summertime routine here on Sanibel Island, events and activities across the island lessen and leave extra time for simply enjoying the natural gifts this sanctuary island offers to all who visit. If you are planning to visit Sanibel Island in June, make a Read more…
Our beautiful island sanctuary has been recognized by mega-travel site TripAdvisor as one of “20 best places to vacation in Florida!” TripAdvisor’s Statement: “On blissful Sanibel, you can spend your days at the beach watching the birds or combing through the thousands of pretty shells that wash up on the Read more…
As you know, Turtle season has begun! And how better to kick off the 2018 season than with a unique and astonishing rare turtle sighting. Earlier this month The Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) discovered a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle nesting right here on Sanibel Island. This sighting is only Read more…
Every year Sanibel Islanders and visitors get all excited at the beginning of Turtle Season on Sanibel… and then the waiting starts. Turtles usually appear overnight to bury their clutch of eggs. When the morning comes the Turtle Patrol, local animal conservation groups and organizations, monitor the activity and place Read more…
Spring has sprung here on Sanibel Island! Not only is the island abloom with Pentas, Coreopsis, Mexican Heather, and more, but exciting activities are also abound across the island. Families on Sanibel Island during the month of March will have the opportunity to attend one of Southwest Florida’s premier springtime Read more…
Enjoy a Sanibel Island vacation without breaking the budget! Imagine, relaxing on the beach, toes in the sand, sun on your skin, without a care in the world—especially because you’re enjoying the best of Sanibel Island without the guilt of overspending on your vacation. Enjoy your well-deserve Sanibel Island vacation Read more…
Sanibel Island lies directly in the territory of the ancient Calusa Indians whose empire stretched across the entire southern half of Florida. Unfortunately, there are not much on the surface left of their massive settlements and dwellings built upon the large shell mounds. The Calusa were the indigenous people who Read more…
Experience the history, culture, and natural beauty of Sanibel Island at the 81st annual Sanibel Shell Festival. Hosted at the historic and newly renovated Sanibel Community House from Friday, March 2 through Sunday, March 4, 2018. Join Sanibel Island locals, visitors, shell enthusiast and artists from as far away as Read more…
February is one of our busiest and most beautiful months here at Gulf Breeze Cottages! Demonstrated by the volume of visitors to our island, the fine, sunny skies and warm temperatures, we are in full swing of Season and loving every minute of it. Of course, right in the middle Read more…
J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge Internationally distributed American newspaper, USA Today, has asked readers to vote for their favorite Florida attraction! With several state attractions from Tampa Bay to Cape Canaveral and south to Miami and the Florida Keys, Sanibel Island’s very own J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge Read more…