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PEAK SEASON - January 15th through
April (rates are generally 30% to 60% lower during the off-peak season);
reservations are essential during peak.
HOTEL, MOTEL, CONDOMINIUM & RESORT
ACCOMODATIONS - More than 20,000 rooms, ranging from beachfront cottages to
condomimiums to deluxe resort properties and inexpensive motels just off
island.
GOLF
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Beachview Golf Course
18 Holes, Par 71, 6,320
Yards
Cart Rental, Club Rental
1100 Parview Dr.
Sanibel, FL
33957
(239) 472-2626
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The Dunes
Golf & Tennis Club
18 Holes, Par 70, 5,600 Yards
Cart Rental,
Club Rental
949 Sandcastle Rd.
Sanibel, FL 33957
Tel: (239)
472-3355
Fax: (239) 472-5934 fax
MARINAS
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Port Sanibel
Marina
14341 Port Comfort Road
Fort Myers, Florida
33908
Tel1: (239) 472-8443
Tel2: (239)
437-1660
Fax: (239) 472-3922
One mile East of Sanibel Causeway
at the four-lane intersection of Summerlin Road and Port Comfort Road.
Open
Daily: 7 AM to 6 PM
- Shower & Restrooms
- Laundry Facilities
- Air Conditioned Ship's Store - Ice,
Snacks & *Beverages
- Bait - Tackle Shop
- Fuel - Gas & Diesel
- Picnic Area
- Fresh Water
- Electricity - 30 & 50
Amp
- Mobile Mechanic On Call To Port
Sanibel Marina
- The Lighthouse Restaurant and
Bar
- Wet Storage
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Slips Available Up To
65'
- In/Out Service Daily
- Overnighter's Welcome
- Dry Storage
- Launching Facility With Trailer
Storage
- Cable TV/Phone Hook-ups
- 20 Minutes From Southwest
International Airport
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Tween Waters Inn & Full Service
Marina
15951 Captiva Rd
Captiva Island,
Florida 33924
Tel: (239) 472-5161
Fax: (239)
472-0249
Located on Captiva Road just past Blind Pass.
- Charter Sailing Cruises, Boat
Rentals
- Sightseeing, Kayak
Trips
- Fishing and Shelling
Guides
Make arrangements with the Marina for
one of these Charters.
Sanibel & Captiva
Islands
Whether you enjoy offshore, Back Bay,
beach or saltwater fly-fishing, Sanibel & Captiva Islands is the place for
you! Sanibel and Captiva Island offers various opportunities for you to land
your trophy fish.
Some of the fish caught in
our area include:
TIME OF YEAR TO FISH /
SPECIES
ALL YEAR:
- Snook
- Redfish
- Sea trout
- Spanish mackerel
- Snappers
- Grouper
SPRING AND SUMMER:
- Tarpon
- Pompano
- Cobia
- Permit
SPRING AND FALL:
- King mackerel
- Tripletail
- Black Drum
WINTER AND SPRING:
The Sanibel Fishing Pier is
located near the lighthouse beach and is open for fishing 24 hours. The beach,
bay and causeway are all popular spots for fishing. Many of the local marinas
provide boat rentals, and there are many local guides that know the waters and
the fishing hotspots.
FISHING LICENSE INFO:
Fishing: Most residents and visitors must purchase licenses for fishing in salt
or fresh water. You can purchase a license at The Bait Box on Periwinkle Way;
at Bailey' Center at the corner of Tarpon Bay Road and Periwinkle Way; at
Tarpon Bay Recreation; at Jensen's Marina; and at all the marinas. Rules and
regulations on size and bag limits plus open and closed seasons change. Most
bait stores distribute free lists published by the Florida Marine Fisheries
Commission. You do not need a license if you are: under 16; over age 65 and a
Florida resident; a Florida resident fishing in salt water from a dock, bridge,
jetty, pier or other structure connected to land; or fishing from a boat
covered by a Vessel Saltwater Fishing License. The Tax Collector's office and
bait shops list criteria for residency.
The Sanibel Lighthouse
On Sanibel’s Eastern tip, also known as
Point Ybel, stands the 104’ Historic Sanibel Lighthouse. The lighthouse
was requisitioned in 1883 and was officially lit on August 20, 1884 by keeper
Dudley Richardson. Standing at the foot of the lighthouse are two dwellings
that housed the subsequent keepers until 1949, when they became home to
employees of the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. The
City of Sanibel took over management of the lighthouse property in 1982, and
the dwellings now house city employees. The ‘lighthouse beach’ as it
is known by the locals, is a popular beach for shelling to tourists and locals
alike.
Shelling
Sanibel’s unique shape compared to
other barrier islands along Florida’s Gulf Coast is the main reason it has
been ranked tops in the world for shelling. The southern end of Sanibel scoops
East-West and is a virtual catcher’s mitt for various kinds of shells from
the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, and the Atlantic Ocean. So many of the
island’s visitors engage in the ‘The Sanibel Stoop’ in search of
the coveted Junonia, among other beautiful shells found on the Beaches of
Sanibel and Captiva.
J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife
Refuge
Named after political cartoonist with an eye
toward conservation Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling, the refuge was created to
safeguard and enhance the pristine wildlife habitat of Sanibel Island, to
protect endangered and threatened species, and to provide feeding, nesting, and
roosting areas for migratory birds. Today, the refuge provides important
habitat to over 220 species of birds. Winding through the refuge is the
Wildlife Dr., a 5 mile paved road that offers excellent viewing of birds,
Alligators, manatees, and the occasional otter sighting.
Bailey-Matthews Shell
Museum
The Bailey Matthews Shell Museum opened in
1995 and features numerous exhibits for students, scientists, and shell
enthusiasts. The museum offers diverse educational programs and is a must see
for both residents and visitors to Sanibel and Captiva Islands.
Bike Paths
One preferred method of touring Sanibel
Island is by bicycle. Sanibel has over 25 miles of paved bike paths that wind
their way through quiet neighborhoods, along preserved lands and lakes and
ponds to right in front of Sanibel’s shops on Periwinkle Way. From the
lighthouse to Captiva, Sanibel’s bike paths will lead you wherever
you’d like to go.
The Schoolhouse Theater
The Schoolhouse Theater is Sanibel
Island’s professional musical theater and offers Broadway caliber talent
in an intimate atmosphere. The theater offers the best family oriented
entertainment in one of the world’s most beautiful vacation destinations.
Actors come from across the country to perform here.
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City of Palms Park
Spring
home of the
Boston
Red Sox
2201 Edison Ave.
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239)
334-4799
The City of Palms Park is made up of
two Major League fields. The auxiliary field and the main stadium has lights
and seating capacity of 7,000. The five-Plex which is located a short distance
east of the Park has five Major League fields and is used by the Boston Red Sox
for spring training and their Minor League organization. Besides being the
spring training home of the Boston Red Sox, both complex's have played host to
college, high school, adult and youth national tournaments.
The Lee County Sports
Complex/Hammond Stadium
Spring home of the
Minnesota
Twins &
Home of the
Ft. Myers
Miracle Professional Baseball Team
14400 Ben C Pratt/ 6 Mile Cypress
Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33912-4326
Tel: (239) 768-4210
Fax:
(239) 768-4211
The Lee County Sports Complex is the
spring training home of the Minnesota Twins and home to the Fort Myers Miracle
Florida State League team. This facility also offers a softball complex and
numerous other special events.
Germain
Arena
11000 Everblades Parkway
Estero, Florida
33928
239-948-PUCK (7825)
Germain Arena is the home of the The
Florida Everblades, the minor league affiliate of the NHL's Carolina
Hurricanes, as well as the Florida Firecats of the AF2 Arena Football League.
In Addition, Germain Arena has hosted Trade Shows, Graduation Ceremonies,
Cooking Shows, Corporate Receptions and other large-scale assemblies requiring
banquet service. The main arena bowl and two auxiliary rink floors are
available for rental as the event schedule permits.
The Florida
Everblades
11000 Everblades Parkway
Estero, Florida
33928
239-948-PUCK (7825)
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