Southwest Florida better be ready to celebrate a special birthday next week. The City of Sanibel celebrates its 50th anniversary on Tuesday, Nov. 5 ...

Starting off strong, Sanibel Island was incorporated in early November 1974 after then residents asserted control over development by establishing the "Sanibel Comprehensive Land Use" plan ...

For the last 50 years, Sanibel has leaned into an isolationist stance when it comes to the island’s commerce. And that’s ...

It's the newest resort on Fort Myers Beach, and it has already gone through several hurricanes and seems to have escaped ...

The city of Sanibel is closely monitoring Rafael, and the island's fire district is on standby as the storm decides where to ...

The bank’s donation was distributed amongst eight Southwest Florida nonprofit organizations and charitable causes that are ...

Situated on the west end of the island, Bowman's is well known for having beautiful, abundant shells. Recent travelers found the best method is to step waist-deep in the water and dig your feet ...

Do you know which congressional district in Florida is the wealthiest? New data reveals if Naples is part of the richest ...

Chelle Koster Walton, Contributor, Travel Some people think of Sanibel and its quirky little sister island, Captiva, as interchangeable. True, they're both quiet spots with great shorelines and ...

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has announced a donation of $150,000 to barrier island nonprofit organizations in support of ...

Seeking refuge, Oscar and Myra Jean Gavin fled Sanibel Island before ... families to settle on the idyllic island that dangles off the west coast of Florida like a fishing hook.