Sanibel Island Latest News (Florida, United States)

Captiva Cruises, in partnership with The Island Club at North Captiva, is hosting a specialty sunset cruise to the Island Club on Saturday, May 23, offering guests the opportunity to see wildlife, enjoy island time and experience a Gulf sunset as part of.

South Seas is inviting families to celebrate Father's Day with a limited-time getaway package combining resort savings and on-course golf experiences at The Clutch.

Stevens Construction has started construction of the La Gorce Family Intern Village at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF), announced Dan Adams, executive vice president/partner, Stevens Construction, Inc.

South Seas Resort is bringing together fishing, golf and philanthropy over Memorial Day weekend as its Tarpon Tournament returns Friday, May 22 with a new Golf Scramble and Helicopter Golf Ball Drop, all designed to support scholarships for families of...

Benchmark General Contractors has been awarded two significant condominium reconstruction projects on Sanibel Island, further positioning the Southwest Florida-based firm as a leader in coastal rebuilding and construction following recent hurricanes.

South Seas announces the successful acquisition of a 22-acre property, formerly owned by the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, that spans from beach to bay on Captiva Island.

The eagerly anticipated 2026 Taste of the Islands takes place on Saturday, March 21, and Florida Trust Wealth Management continues its support as sponsor of the coveted "People's Choice" Award.

South Seas Resort is teeing up an expanded weekend of sport and purpose with the return of its third annual South Seas Tarpon Tournament on May 22, followed by the inaugural South Seas Golf Scramble on May 23.

Florida Trust Wealth Management's Wisdom of Women (WOW) series returned for 2026 on Feb. 10 with Chip & Sip: A Short Game Lesson and Long-Term Financial Tips.

Florida Trust Wealth Management applauds the success of the 43rd Annual Sanibel‑Captiva Rotary Club Arts & Crafts Festival, held Feb. 14 and 15 at the Sanibel Community House.

South Seas Resort has officially opened Captiva Landing, a vibrant new aqua adventure designed to bring families together through shared experiences, flexible recreation and island-inspired fun.

Florida Trust Wealth Management will once again sponsor the Captiva Civic Association's 2026 Perfectly Paired Wine Tasting Series, continuing the firm's strong support of community-centered programming on Captiva Island.

Bank of the Islands will be the title sponsor of the third annual Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber State of the Islands breakfast presentation on Thursday, Jan. 15. The presentation will take place from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Florida Trust Wealth Management has announced its continued support of the Captiva Island Historical Society (CIHS) as the Presenting Season Sponsor for the 2025–26 season, reinforcing the firm's long-standing commitment to preserving and celebrating...

BIG ARTS welcomes Florida Trust Wealth Management as a generous co-sponsor of its popular annual Platinum Club.

A fresh chapter of artistic expression is unfolding at South Seas, the 330-acre coastal resort at the north end of Captiva Island, featuring a series of coastal-inspired murals that capture the essence of the Gulf-side sanctuary.

Florida Trust Wealth Management proudly served as a "Magical Winter Wonderland" sponsor for Community Housing & Resources (CHR) 2025 Festival of Trees, which took place the week before Thanksgiving at Sanibel Community House.

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium is pleased to announce its annual benefit gala Enchantment Under the Sea will be held Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026.

South Seas, the iconic Gulf Coast resort on Captiva Island, proudly announces the grand opening of Captiva Landing, a vibrant new waterpark destination designed to elevate family-friendly experiences and redefine island recreation.

South Seas is transforming into a Festive paradise this holiday season with a monthlong series of island-inspired celebrations, live entertainment and family-friendly activities culminating in a spectacular New Year's Eve celebration.

Special November offer includes discounted stars, resort credit and access to Veterans Day events

Florida Trust Wealth Management is proud to announce its Silver Sponsorship of the 2025 F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva JOG N JAM 5K/10K Race, set for Nov. 1 on Sanibel Island.

Captiva Cruises is teaming up with The Island Club at North Captiva to offer a one-of-a-kind sunset cruise experience to the Swashbuckler's Ball, a pirate-themed celebration set for Saturday, Oct. 25.

Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands is now the presenting sponsor of the BIG ARTS Sanibel Monday Night Film Series. For more than 25 years, BIG ARTS Sanibel has built a solid reputation for screening critically acclaimed international films.

New beachfront restaurant offers lunch and dinner for resort guests

Stevens Construction has completed Shalimar Beach Resort located at 2823 W. Gulf Dr. on Sanibel Island in 18 months, announced Dan Adams, executive vice president/partner, Stevens Construction, Inc.

Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands is serving as the Presenting Corporate Sponsor and partnering with Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) to host a Coastal Cleanup event on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Registration open for beginner-friendly event set for Sept. 28

As South Seas continues to evolve, the resort has expanded its watersports offerings with the addition of jet skis and tours, a welcome addition to the resort's robust watersports activities program.

South Seas Resort on Captiva Island is set to host a high-energy weekend of family-friendly fun for Labor Day. Guests, members and owners with South Seas resort amenity access are invited to participate in activities all weekend long.

SanCap Chamber's inaugural passport shopping experience kicks off the Labor Day weekend