Here's a cheat sheet: Sanibel has better shelling on its beaches; quirkier Captiva is known for its water sports and destination resorts. Souvenir shopping on both islands is fairly evenly matched ...

Vacations are meant to be relaxing, and Captiva Island, a tiny five-mile-long island in Southwest Florida has fully embraced that sentiment. Everything about the under-the-radar destination encourages ...

Lacey Lourae, of Fort Myers, found a junonia on Jan. 28 just before sunrise at the Gulfside City Beach on Sanibel. She visits ...

Blind Pass Beach spans across both Sanibel and Captiva islands. It's a great place to find shells, fish from the bridge, sunbathe or watch the sunset. One thing you might want to skip at this beach?

Four Sanibel nonprofit organizations have partnered to launch a new outreach campaign with a goal to broaden public awareness and appreciation of natural resources and wildlife on the island. Called ...