BreakAway Vacation Properties

08/31/2026

Sanibel’s sea turtle nesting season is slowing down, but it is not over quite yet!

Over the past week, SCCF documented one new nest, along with exciting hatchling activity and nest inventories. Sanibel nests have produced 24,867 hatchlings to the sea this season, including 511 green turtle hatchlings.

The season has also brought significant challenges, with 356 nests depredated by coyotes. Across Florida, loggerhead nesting is tracking toward a possible record, leatherback nesting has already surpassed its previous record, and green turtle nesting remains strong. Florida has even documented its first confirmed olive ridley nest.

If you are enjoying Sanibel’s beaches, please help protect sea turtles by keeping them dark, clean, and obstacle-free at night.

Sea turtle nesting activities are conducted under SCCF Marine Turtle Permit #047.

Sea turtle update provided by SCCF.org.

08/24/2026

Who’s hungry for a grouper sandwich??!

08/20/2026

Supporting the local art scene on Sanibel is something that is important to all of us here at Breakaway Vacation Properties!

We look forward to the start of the second season of the Art Hop!

08/19/2026

At Breakaway Vacation Properties, we believe visitors and conservation share a powerful connection. The natural beauty of Sanibel and Captiva is at the heart of our community—and protecting it is a responsibility we proudly share.

That is why Breakaway is honored to support the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation with a generous charitable contribution. SCCF’s work to protect our beaches, wildlife, sea turtles, and island habitats helps preserve the places we love for generations to come.

We are grateful to James and the entire SCCF team for their dedication, and we are proud to give back to the conservation efforts that make Sanibel and Captiva so special.

08/16/2026

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🐚 Calling all Sanibel shellers… I have something for you!

If you know me, you know how much I LOVE to shell. But I can never find a tide chart that’s simple, easy to read, and actually helpful when I’m trying to figure out where and when to go shelling.

Well… my husband Matthew made one for me! ❤️

Introducing SanibelTides.com! 🌊🐚

It is SO simple to use. You can click on the different beaches around Sanibel and Captiva and easily see the tides so you can figure out when low tide is and which beach might be your best bet for your next shelling adventure.

And here’s my favorite part: Matthew made this as a gift for me, and now I’m gifting it to all of you! 🥹❤️

Just go to SanibelTides.com on your phone, and you can even save it to your home screen as an icon so it works just like an app.

A huge thank you to my husband for creating something I’ve wanted forever and a big thank you to SCCF for the tide information they provide that helps make accurate local information like this possible.

So next time you see Matthew around the island, make sure you tell him THANK YOU from all the Sanibel shellers! 😂🐚

Now go check those tides, hit the beach, and I hope there’s a Junonia or another magical Sanibel shell waiting for you!

SanibelTides.com

08/14/2026

Friday vibes on Sanibel Island

08/13/2026

Breakaway Vacation Properties has proudly served our islands for more than a decade. Through support of local nonprofits and initiatives such as Love Sanibel Back, BreakAway continues to help strengthen the businesses, people, and community that make Sanibel and Captiva special.

08/11/2026

Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille is always a good idea!!

08/10/2026

No Monday blues on our islands!!!

08/10/2026

Did you know that Sanibel Island has so many Little Free Libraries?
Thank you Rebecca from MacIntosh Books + Paper and Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Sanibel for letting us know!!!