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 ...

This winter, set your sights on sunnier days with an island getaway that’ll be a surefire cure to the cold-weather blues. The ...

Kids will love searching Bowman's Beach for unique shells, and parents will love ... The calm waves and secluded sands at neighboring Captiva Island, along with its ample opportunities for fishing ...

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel will start the new year by expanding upon its educational ...

Ready to escape to a secret island? There are hundreds (maybe even thousands!) of little islands in Florida, but we're ...

Sanibel is also home to a 6,400-acre wildlife preserve. Captiva is even quieter and both islands are known for fabulous shelling. Inland you will find loggerhead turtles, river otters, and even ...

Top stories in Lee and Collier County ranged from hurricanes, the Wade Wilson trial, the opening of a major tourist ...