Gathering enough salt to be given the helm Apr 20, 2008
Doc Ford's Sanibel Rum Bar & Grille 975 Rabbit Road, Sanibel Island. 239-472-8311. (Boston Globe)
Fort Myers reveals another world to a new paddler Apr 13, 2008
The second phase takes paddlers along the sandy shores of Sanibel and Captiva islands ... The Fort Myers-Sanibel Island area has been recognized as one of the best kayaking destinations in North America by both Paddler and Canoe & Kayak magazines. (Boston Globe)
Paddler's paradise Apr 12, 2008
The second part, marked and mapped in 2005, lines coasts and estuaries on Pine Island Sound and Matlacha Pass, including part of Tarpon Bay and the edge of the Ding Darling refuge off Sanibel Island ... Tarpon Bay: Tarpon Bay Explorers in Sanibel Island offers the 2-hour kayak trail tour described in the story ( 30); a more advanced kayak sunset tour ( 40) and kayak rentals ( 20 for two hours). (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Come play on Captiva Mar 25, 2008
Even when neighboring Sanibel spills over with visitors, Captiva feels uncrowded, tranquil and private, yet it offers everything we desire in a vacation. At home at South Seas. (CNN -- Travel)
Enderts Beach in good company Mar 9, 2008
Bowman's Beach, Florida - This stretch on Sanibel Island, 25 miles southwest of Fort Meyers, is the spot for shelling. There's virtually no development near the white beach, but there are some barbecue grills. (Daily Triplicate)
West Melbourne fires attorney Mar 4, 2008
" Was fired "for cause" in 2002 by the city of Sanibel. Was either fired or asked to resign by a Fort Lauderdale law firm, James C. Brady iates, in 2003.Wyckoff did not disclose the latter employment stint to West Melbourne officials.Asked whether Wyckoff was forthcoming during the investigation, Lock said no.Council members voted 4-3 to fire Wyckoff, with Mayor HalRose casting the decisive vote.Stephany Eley, Michael Hazlett and Andy Jones voted yes, while Deputy Mayor John D'Amico, Bill... (Florida Today)
Mailbag: Young or Cuddyer to bat third? Mar 4, 2008
There are plenty of captivating and quieter beach views on nearby Sanibel and Captiva Islands. If you like to golf, which I try to do in the rare times I get a chance down here, then there are plenty of courses in the area. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Pet Friendly Hotels Fort Myers FL Feb 23, 2008
Country Inn is located at the entrance to Sanibel Island, near the attractions of Fort Myers. Hotel amenities include outdoor pool, fitness. (Suite101.com)
New Store Team - Chico's - Ridgeland, MS - March 2008 Feb 22, 2008
This push pin is accurate to city level. It does not reflect the exact job location. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Florida park an island of relaxation to itself Feb 17, 2008
"Everyone talks about shelling in Sanibel, but these are the best shells I've ever seen because they're so big," said Diane DeQuinzio of Tega Cay, S.C., who encouraged admirers to take specimens from her bounty. For a different vantage point, kayaking is a great way to explore the island, which is on the route of the Great Calusa Blueway water trail. (Boston Globe)
McDade’s lawyer says Parkinson’s has affected memory of incident Jan 25, 2008
Attorney Timothy J. Murty, McDade s Sanibel, Fla ... The papers were filed in Lee County Court in Sanibel. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
5 often-forgotten Florida favorites Jan 19, 2008
Visitors and locals can be seen doing the "Sanibel stoop" - bending over to pluck a seashell from the sugar-white sands - all along the 12-mile island's stunning Gulf beaches ... Nearly 70 percent of Sanibel has been set aside as natural preserves, and bicycle paths lace the area ... Both were drawn to the area by its wonderful climate and natural beauty, typified by Sanibel and its sister island, Captiva. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
McDade trial date set on indecent exposure charge Jan 3, 2008
and suffers from Parkinson s disease, masturbated publicly in front of two women on a Sanibel beach Jan. 18, following one woman from the beach to an outdoor shower near her hotel s pool, according to court records. Indecent exposure of sexual organs in Florida is a first-degree misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail. (Scranton Times, PA)
Florida's Existing Home Sales Slower in November 2007 Jan 1, 2008
(2) Data from the Cape Coral Assn. of Realtors, Realtor Assn. of Greater Fort Myers each, Sanibel va Islands Assn. of Realtors and the Bonita Springs-Estero Assn. of Realtors is not available ... (2) Data from the Cape Coral Assn. of Realtors, Realtor Assn. of Greater Fort Myers each, Sanibel va Islands Assn. of Realtors and the Bonita Springs-Estero Assn. of Realtors is not available. (PR Newswire)
The Ugly Light at Night Dec 20, 2007
Several coastal communities where turtles are known to nest, such as Florida tourist hotspot Sanibel Island, have responded by adopting strict lighting regulations that limit and even ban lights in certain areas. Nationwide, the issue of light pollution has been gaining momentum on the backdrop of energy conservation, fueled by growing public consciousness of environmental issues and a renewed push to negotiate a post-Kyoto agreement. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Solitude on Florida's Forgotten Coast Dec 13, 2007
It's cold here, compared to the beaches of Miami or Sanibel Island in southern Florida. There, winter is high season, with full hotels, crowded restaurants and jammed highways. (CNN -- Travel)
Travelers rank Amelia Island No. 5 in North America Nov 23, 2007
Amelia Island finished ahead of Hilton Head, S.C., and Sanibel and Captiva islands in Florida in Conde Nast Traveler's Reader's Choice Awards ... Following Vancouver Island was No. 2 Kiawah, S.C.; No. 3 Gulf Islands, B.C.; No. 4 Nantucket; No. 6 Prince Edward Island; No. 7 Hilton Head; No. 8 Sanibel; No. 9 San Juan Islands, Wash. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Report Gives Hope To Fla. Man's Cancer Killing Machine Nov 4, 2007
Created in his Sanibel Island, Fla. garage, Kanzius' contraption kills cancer cells using non-invasive radio waves, WPBF News 25 reported. (MSNBC)
Bicycles built for 40-year marriage Oct 23, 2007
They pedaled around Lake Washington in 1994 and toured Sanibel Island off the coast of Florida in 1995. The next year, they booked a trip with an adventure company and discovered the pleasures of top-notch hotels and fine dining after a day's ride through Grand Teton National Park. (Anchorage Daily News)
Get the Info Oct 11, 2007
Oct. 8-14: "Ding" Darling Days and 75th Federal Duck Stamp Contest, Sanibel Island. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Federal Duck Stamp, a contest to select the 2008-2009 stamp image will take place on Sanibel Island, where the father of the Duck Stamp, Jay "Ding" Darling, helped establish a refuge. (Orlando Sentinel)
Super-sized lizards claim Orlando-area city as their own Oct 10, 2007
Klowden was reached Monday as he was conducting a survey of the wild monitor lizards in Sanibel, off the southwest Florida coast. They are thought to have migrated to Sanibel from Cape Coral, where officials have been vexed by their presence. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
A family divided: Members of Muscatine's Stanley family are embroiled in a multi-million dollar legal battle that may just threaten to topple the family tree Oct 2, 2007
The original lawsuit, filed June 6, 2005, asks the court to modify Max and Elizabeth s real estate trust to allow the sale of an undeveloped lot in Sanibel, Fla. to pay for the increasing taxes on a Sanibel beach house used by the extended family. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Our Honorable Hunters and the Pain-in-the-Butt Tree Huggers Sep 16, 2007
When the greenies protected the alligators on Sanibel Island, Florida, the alligators ate the tree huggers and their dogs ... When the greenies protected the alligators on Sanibel Island, Florida, the alligators ate the tree huggers and their dogs. (Townhall.com)
Creative strategies skirt taxes on real estate deals Sep 3, 2007
As far as the public is concerned, Blackstone paid nothing last year for hotels in Cocoa Beach, Key Largo, Sanibel and Captiva. The seller, however, put out a news release saying the 10 hotels fetched $367 million. (The Palm Beach Post)
Aquatic School Illuminates Kids' Senses Jul 26, 2007
The Sanibel Sea School Takes A Hands-On ApproachTo Learning ... (CBS) Bruce Neill, a marine biologist, has been leading daily adventures through the waters and across the beaches of Florida's Sanibel Island for almost a year ... The Early Show visited with Bruce and his wife, Evelyn, to learn more about the Sanibel Sea School (www. (CBS News -- Early Show)
2007 Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix Boat Race Jun 29, 2007
Serving Fort Myers, Naples, Sanibel, Captiva. www. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Hotels surcharges can add up on your bill Jun 22, 2007
Most hotels involved in the settlement were in South Florida, Sanibel, Orlando and the Florida Keys. For more information and to file a claim, call 800-930-0057 or go to www. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Even at 82, Bob Kurland loves the game he changed Jun 20, 2007
SANIBEL ISLAND -- He's halfway between birthday Nos ... And his business career -- including oversight of some of the earliest self-service gas stations -- helped bring his tidy house on Sanibel Island, with a screened-in pool and a boat in the canal out back. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
A Blooming Battle Over Red Tide Jun 12, 2007
" His theory rings true to environmentalists who think the state is reluctant to blame man-made causes. But state scientists say the data that Brand used for his hypothesis was flawed. And while they don't rule out pollution as a factor in recurring red tide events, they say the scientific proof is not there. As we near another red tide season, which traditionally runs from August to March, Florida's political and business leaders are increasingly anxious for scientists to find a way to control... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
2007 MLB First-Year Player Draft Tracker Jun 8, 2007
Toronto, John Tolisano, 2B, Estero HS, Sanibel, Fla. 86. (CNN -- Money)
Viewpoint: Use incentives to attract good jobs Jun 8, 2007
We were recently in Sanibel and the toll was $6. (Editor's note: The Pensacola Area Chamber of Commerce is leading a marketing "branding" effort designed to enhance the area's economic development campaign. (Pensacola News Journal)
SHELL AND SAND Jun 5, 2007
IF YOU GO: SANIBEL-CAPTIVA ... Redfish Blufish, 751 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel; redfishblufishcaptiva ... Sanibel Bean, 2240 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel; sanibelbean. (Orlando Sentinel)
Hallandale arrests give teeth to other condo cases Jun 1, 2007
Valerie Davis, 45, of Sanibel, is "extremely remorseful for accepting the funds that were given to her by the principals of this scheme," said her attorney, Brian Bieber of Miami. Police Detective Eric Williams said Davis, who worked for Parker Plaza from 1996 to 2006, wouldn't be prosecuted because she received immunity for her cooperation. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Man looking for cancer cure hopes to solve energy crisis May 31, 2007
John Kanzius of Sanibel Island, Fla ... John Kanzius, 63, is a broadcast engineer who formerly owned several TV and radio stations, before retiring in Sanibel Island, Fla. (WorldNetDaily)
Stroke Of Luck Could Ease Energy Crisis May 30, 2007
Sanibel Island resident John Kanzius is a former broadcast executive from Pennsylvania who wondered if his background in physics and radio could come in handy in treating the disease from which he suffers: cancer. Kanzius, 63, invented a machine that emits radio waves in an attempt to kill cancerous cells while leaving normal cells intact. (Click2Houston, TX)
Firefighters mourn friend May 26, 2007
Called "Uncle Mike" by some of the younger firefighters, Marcinik died suddenly Saturday while vacationing on Sanibel Island with his wife and three children ... Fire departments from as far away as West Palm Beach and Sanibel Island sent representatives to the funeral. (Florida Today)
Find family fun on the road May 20, 2007
On Sanibel Island, the 85-acre Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa has a Kids' Klub for ages 5-12 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily ... Fishing, dolphin cruises, sea life excursions, shelling and snorkeling trips, lunch on a barrier island and kayak tours, plus complimentary trolley trips to nearby Sanibel Island may be booked through the concierge ... A Sanibel Spectacular package includes a choice among several water view guestrooms and suites and breakfast for two daily. (Boston Globe)
10 favorite Florida beaches May 18, 2007
Better yet, go to the Bailey-Mathews Shell Museum (3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road on Sanibel Island, 239-395-2233) for some advance research before you go shelling, so you'll know if you find that rare shell that washed up from Mombasa. At dawn you'll find like-minded shell collectors, bent at the waist, carefully scrutinizing what the Gulf of Mexico dumped on the white sand during the night. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fertilizer law could be model May 7, 2007
The Lee County city of Sanibel earlier this year enacted the state's most far-reaching local fertilizer ordinance ... Earl McMinn, director of golf and grounds maintenance at Osprey's Oaks Club, said the Sanibel ordinance does not offer enough specifics about how fertilizers should be used on different kinds of turfs and soils. (Herald-Tribune)
A model for how to develop cancer drugs quickly May 6, 2007
Personal Tech Markets Your Money Technology Healthcare Columnists Latest news Message Boards Small Business. Viewed as a model for how to develop cancer drugs efficiently, Millennium s life-saving Velcade drug. (Boston Globe -- Business)
THIS MORNING May 2, 2007
SANIBEL, FLA. Former U.S. Rep. Joseph M. McDade, accused of exposing himself on a Florida beach, avoided court Tuesday by entering a written plea of not guilty. (Scranton Times, PA)
County rushes vote on fertilizer law Apr 26, 2007
Some localities, including St. Johns County and the city of Sanibel, already have their own fertilizer laws. The proposed state law, introduced by the Florida Fertilizer hemical Association, would create a task force to craft a model fertilizer ordinance that local cities and counties could adopt. (Herald-Tribune)
Communities want to control fertilizers Apr 20, 2007
St. Johns CountyCity of Sanibel. Have recently discussed laws that would restrict fertilizer use. (Herald-Tribune)
Where old Florida lives on Apr 19, 2007
A while back, in a seashell-cleaning hut on Sanibel Island, a man was heard telling a woman, "It's all about the shells, isn't it? That's why we come here." ... Whatever the motive, Sanibel and its adjacent barrier island Captiva, have long been delightful destinations for tired-of-shoveling Northerners and others seeking sun and surf ... My wife, Pat, and I first visited Sanibel/Captiva when our two boys were quite young, then returned with them in their teen years and came back as... (Chicago Tribune)
Author Is A True Florida Character Apr 17, 2007
"White has managed to distinguish himself and earn a cult following by turning out 14 thrillers featuring Marion "Doc" Ford, a brooding retired CIA operative turned marine biologist who keeps getting dragged back into adventure and international intrigue. Ford shares White's own stomping grounds, the picturesque islands off the coast of southwest Florida.The latest title, "Hunter's Moon," came out last month and has Ford teaming with a former American president who is dying of leukemia. First,... (The Ledger)
Florida writer thrills with Doc Ford tale No. 14 Apr 14, 2007
30-day news archives. " It's provided a foundation and a font of secrets, revealed book by book.Doc Ford is a marine biologist and ex-government agent, the intellectual; Tomlinson is his spiritual buddy."I knew from the beginning they were involved in a sort of death dance, because I think those two cerebral components in me are often at odds and in fact are involved in a kind of death dance," White said. "In 'Hunter's Moon,' their death dance seems to be resolved, but in fact it's not. (Florida Today)
Season busier, better, different, merchants say Apr 12, 2007
"(The chamber is) seeing a lot more requests for conferences and conventions." Also during the summer months, residents from Sanibel and Fort Myers often come to the island on day trips, Cofer said. Marco Island Sun Times 2007. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Salamanders Re-grow Lost Limbs, Could Human Medicine Benefit From Understanding Regeneration? Apr 2, 2007
The project has received support from two private gifts - from Jon and Beverly Thompson of Sanibel, Fla. and from the Thomas H. Maren Foundation, based in Gainesville - and from the UF Office of Research. (Science Daily)
Moonlight, murder and mystery Apr 1, 2007
Ford's past has been rearing up more frequently, threatening his quiet life among the boating community of Dinkin's Bay near Sanibel Island. In Hunter's Moon, Ford again is pulled away, this time to help former U.S. President Kal Wilson. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
The Dunes Golf and Tennis Resort: Mar 29, 2007
Sanibel Island, Florida's best Golf Resort ... A review of The Dunes Golf and Tennis Resort, Sanibel Island, Florida ... The aqua driving range (the only one on Sanibel Island) is lots of fun and should be utilized by all golfers before attempting a round of golf at the Dunes. (Suite101.com)
Crocs make a comeback in Florida Mar 21, 2007
For the past two decades, the plight of the endangered American crocodile could be symbolized by a lone female at Sanibel Island's Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge ... While crocodiles were once seen as far north as Sarasota County, those populations are almost completely gone -- with the exception of the lone female on Sanibel Island and the occasional croc that travels north in the summer ... "The chances of any incidents are very, very small. There is no documented case of anyone being... (Herald-Tribune)
Shell show highlighted by unique and creative works Mar 19, 2007
"We are the only shell club left south of Sanibel that still holds a juried shell show," said Tripp's counterpart, co-chair Linda Shockley. "And unlike Sanibel, ours is free." ... D., of Sanibel, is the director of the Bailey-Matthew Shell Museum. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
News obituaries: Captain Barb's journey Mar 18, 2007
Denny and I are going to Sanibel to renew our vows. Anyone can come with. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Florida may be inviting stage for Dems chasing Oval Office Mar 18, 2007
Crist wasn't able to attend a homeland security conference last week in Sanibel in southwest Florida, but he still generated some buzz when an organizer said the cancellation came because the governor had to deal "with another homeland security matter.". The organizer, Stephen Alexander of Fort Myers' Grove Tactical Homeland Security, made it sound even more ominous when he said, "The governor is where he needs to be and he is dealing with an important homeland security issue right now,"... (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Sale fares to S. Florida Mar 12, 2007
Another valued stay of $350 is up for auction through March 24 from $70 for a two-night, three-day stay at the Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages on Sanibel Island. Stays are valid from April 1-July 11 (blackouts May 22-27; July 1-5) in a one-bedroom cottage surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and Sunset Bay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Which is best spring training league for fans? Mar 11, 2007
The Red Sox train in Fort Myers, where a short drive takes you to Sanibel Island and the sort of paradise that inspires Jimmy Buffet songs. In back cactus country somewhere east of Mesa there's a gigantic copper mine. (North County Times)
Top 10 beaches for shells Mar 9, 2007
Sanibel Island, Florida Experts crown Sanibel, off Fort Myers in southwest Florida, as the best U.S. shelling spot, and one of the best in the world ... Great shelling, low-key development and abundant wildlife make Sanibel Island, Florida a great getaway. (CNN -- Travel)
Can Radio Waves Stop Cancer? Feb 28, 2007
Inside his Sanibel Island garage, Kanzius invented a machine he believes sits on the brink of a major medical breakthrough. The machine began to take shape four years ago, when his dreams of retirement were put on hold after he was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia, he told West Palm Beach television station WPBF.. (Click2Houston, TX)
Runaway beach Feb 24, 2007
Inside was Fussman's tale, plus two others: one from Sanibel Island in Florida and one on Mombasa in Kenya. There was no ranking of beaches, just this rather random grouping. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
Young professionals have fun, raise funds Feb 17, 2007
Carol and Mort Siegler are co-chairing the eighth annual Eternal Light Dinner Sunday to honor Sanibel resident Rabbi James Rudin, a mentor for the partnership between the American Jewish Committee and Saint Leo University. . (Herald-Tribune)
Witness claims McDade did not try to hide self Feb 16, 2007
The incident occurred at a hotel pool on Sanibel, a resort island on the Gulf Coast near Fort Myers, according to the police report ... Sanibel Police Chief Bill Tomlinson did not return phone calls Thursday. (Scranton Times, PA)
McDade facing charges in Fla. Feb 15, 2007
resident, exposed himself about 4:45 p.m. on a walkway between the beach and a Holiday Inn hotel, Sanibel Police Chief Bill Tomlinson said ... Sanibel is a vacation spot on the Gulf of Mexico not far from Fort Myers. (Scranton Times, PA)
A fan's travel guide to spring training 2007 Feb 14, 2007
For a real getaway, continue on to nearby Sanibel and Captiva islands. They're still picturesque, even after a hurricane knocked down many trees that formed a green canopy over the road. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Not so much roast as Rotary-Goodwill love fest Feb 11, 2007
Carol and Mort Siegler are co-chairing the eighth annual Eternal Light Dinner Feb. 18 to honor Sanibel resident Rabbi James Rudin, a mentor for the partnership between the American Jewish Committee and Saint Leo University. Sarasota Opera Guild's Sweetheart luncheon Feb. 13 at Michael's will honor soprano Judith Blegen and Raymond Gniewek, former Metropolitan Opera concert master. (Herald-Tribune)
Selling Sanibel's sand could send you to jail Jan 25, 2007
Selling Sanibel's sand could send you to jail ... Selling Sanibel's sand could send you to jail ... According to The News-Press, city officials recently warned an eBay seller of the consequences of breaking the city's ban on sand sales after learning of an Internet auction offering Sanibel's grains at 7 a pop. The punishments are two months in jail and up to 500 in fines. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
