Captiva Cruises reopens on Captiva Island Limited cruises departing from Captiva and Boca Grande Captiva Cruises, a family owned and operated cruise excursion service, has reopened on Captiva Island with limited operations after temporary closure due to Hurricane Ian. In December, Captiva Cruises is operating out of McCarthy’s Marina on Captiva Island, serving only residents, [...]
Fort Myers Brewing Company is releasing a limited-edition Moo Crew Brew to support employees of The Island Cow who are out of work following a fire at the restaurant. Available starting noon on Saturday, Sept. 24, the American IPA will be sold exclusively at Fort Myers Brewing Company’s taproom, located at 12811 Commerce Lakes Drive, [...]
A fundraising page has been launched to help employees of The Island Cow restaurant, which is closed following an after-hours kitchen fire on Aug. 6. The goal for the page is to raise up to $250,000, enough to cover two months of wages for the restaurant’s 50 employees. The Island Cow owners Brian and Elke [...]
Pace Center for Girls, Lee will celebrate the next Love That Dress! collection event on Thursday, June 23, at By Rachel Pierce Art Gallery on Sanibel Island. Hosted by local artist Rachel Pierce and Sanibel Mayor Holly D. Smith, the collection party will include drinks, appetizers and prize drawings as well as a chance to [...]
The cows have officially come home, and The Island Cow on Sanibel Island is udderly thrilled to reopen for indoor and outdoor dining with adjusted hours starting at noon Tuesday, May 5. Serving up generous portions of Old Florida coastal comfort food and travel inspired recipes, The Island Cow is open for lunch and dinner [...]
As the region is faced with a critical shortage of protective face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, two crafty local business owners and their family have been sewing their own to help fulfill the need for first responders. Now, they are offering these masks to the general public as well. Elke and Brian Podlasek of [...]
Sanibel Island and Captiva residents and visitors no longer need to cross the Causeway for a taste of their favorite gourmet chocolates. Norman Love Confections, through a partnership with island favorite Traders, now is offering a selection of its mouthwatering chocolates at T2 by Traders in The Village Shops on Periwinkle Way. The gift shop [...]
Stevens Construction has completed construction management services for two club enhancement projects at The Sanctuary Golf Club located at 2801 Wulfert Road on Sanibel Island, announced Mark Stevens, president. Completed ahead of schedule, the project included construction of a new 6,000-square-foot fitness facility and sports pool. The fitness center features an equipment room, group exercise [...]
Readers of the Sanibel Captiva Islander and the Island Reporter have recognized Norris Furniture & Interiors for excellence in furniture by naming the firm “Best Furniture” on Sanibel and Captiva islands in the “Best of the Islands 2016.” Each year, the Best of the Islands readers’ poll invites islanders to cast their votes to name [...]
Naples Soap Company is opening a new location at Coconut Point Mall, located at 23191 Fashion Drive, Suite 102, in Estero. The store’s grand opening will take place Saturday, Sept. 3, and will feature product samples, product demonstrations, complimentary hand treatments and more for shoppers to enjoy. With stores located along Florida’s west coast from Destin [...]
Stevens Construction has been selected as the construction manager for two club enhancement projects at The Sanctuary Golf Club located at 2801 Wulfert Road on Sanibel Island, announced Mark Stevens, president. Stevens Construction is demolishing the existing fitness center and constructing a new 6,000-square-foot fitness facility and sports pool. Scheduled for completion in winter of [...]
Pure Florida’s Fort Myers location will present an Eco-Cruise tour to Picnic Island on Saturday, April 2 from 8 – 11 a.m. The three-hour eco-adventure includes a narrated cruise along the Caloosahatchee River and a guided tour of Picnic Island, a natural, uninhabited island located between Sanibel and Pine Island. During the Eco-Cruise to Picnic [...]
