Sea Winds Cottage

12/26/2025

by SC Features Writer Reanna Haase Throughout all the challenges the islands have faced over the past few years, one thing has remained constant. Loyal residents and visitors gather for Captiva’s C…

08/27/2025

04/24/2025

We are in the final stretch of "Randy Wayne White's Everglades - Writing the Real Florida" at Museum of the Everglades! The last day to view this special exhibit is Saturday, May 3rd.

Best-selling South Florida author Randy Wayne White spent 13 years as a full-time fishing guide out of Tarpon Bay on nearby Sanibel Island. He had run over 3,000 paid charters ranging from Fort Myers to Flamingo when government regulations closed the bay he guided from to motorized craft. With a wife and two young sons to support and his livelihood in jeopardy, he set out to write the great American novel – and succeeded. It was 1989.

Combining his passion for Florida history with his knowledge of coastal waters, the local culture and experience with the people and places that make the region so unique, Mr. White created a protagonist for his story – Marion “Doc” Ford. A former national security agent turned marine biologist who was simultaneously relatable, likeable, and still deadly when necessary. 27 books later, the Doc Ford series is still going strong.

The action in Randy Wayne White’s books crisscrosses the state (and sometimes the globe) but the Everglades remain at the heart of many of his stories. Many readers recognize locations described in the novels and often see local personalities reflected in the books’ characters. New visitors to the area have already learned about the challenges facing what remains of “old Florida” through Mr. White’s writings when they arrive and immediately feel connections with both the people and the land.

This special exhibit celebrates and explores those connections and the author whose work brings the REAL Florida to life!

Museum of the Everglades is located at 105 Broadway Avenue W. in Everglades City. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9AM-4PM. Admission is free!

03/02/2025

Sanibel Restaurants are back!!! Great Day & great turnout!!!

02/27/2025

04/26/2024

The City of Sanibel, Florida reported that crews have nearly completed the beach restoration at the Lighthouse Beach Park and the parking lots will be temporarily reopened to the public on April 27-28. Beginning on April 29, the lots will close again for contractors to continue sand placement.

https://www.captivasanibel.com/2024/04/26/lighthouse-beach-lots-to-open-for-weekend/

04/24/2024

04/12/2024

Just a short walk !!!