If winter's shorter days and icy temperatures have you yearning to plot your next much-needed warm-weather beach break ... basing yourself on nearby Captiva Island, which houses the upscale ...

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 ...

Reader's Digest loves Lee County beaches. In an article the popular magazine published on Feb. 15 titled "15 Best Beaches in ...