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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 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 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 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 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, 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 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, Read more…