Sanibel & Captiva Island Information

Sanibel and Captiva Islands feature a history rich in intrigue and adventure.From native Indians, to spanish explorer,s infamous pirates and brave pioneer,s the islands have many a fascinating tale to tell

Historians belive that Sanibel and Captiva where formed as one Island abouy six thousands years ago,as sediment that rose from the sea after being shaped by centuries os storm activity

As wealthy industrial from the North, such as Thomas Edision and Henry Ford, discovered the balmy climate and fishing paradise of Fort Myers they also made there way to unbridged Sanibel island for rest and relaxation

Beaches

Florida,s gulf Coast id famous for its white sandy beaches. Here in Lee County the coastline and numerous islands offer many beaches for sunbathing,shell collecting or romantic sunset strolls

Dining and Nightlife

Fort Myers has its share of family - welcoming reasturants chains, in addition to many independent resturants offering a wide choice of international cuisine.

The Florida weather is ideal for eating alfresco

Fishing and Boating

Southwest Florida,s coastline offers plenty of opportunities for fisherman to enjoy backwater,off shore,fly and flats fishing.

There are also numerous boating ans sea excursioons

Things to do

There always something to do in the Fort Myers area' We have many attractions and activities to make your stay exciting and interesting.There are activities for ALL ages' Golfing,skateboarding,ice-skating,nature walks,a hand on museum,water park,planetarium,and much more for the family'

The Greater chamer of commerce INC. represents over 1100 buisneses professionals,and individuals in lee county,Florida Chamber members are located in Cape Coral,Bonita Springs,Sanibel and Captiva Island,Fort Myers Beach,Lehigh Acres,Estero and many others

The History of Fort Myers, Ponce de Leon explored areas along Florids,s Gulf coast in 1513 & 1521.The barrier island of Lee county are belived to be one of his many stops. Spanish and Cuban settlers created tempoary fishing and farming camps along the coast, but for years Southwest Florida was a rugged and isolated area in the 1700s the Lee County coastline first appeared with some accuracy in British maps,

LOVERS KEY

A must see rated number three in Florida,s top 10 Beaches Lovers key is a 712-acre Florida State Park located on Lovers Key and three other barrier islands--Black island,Inner and Long Key. It is at 8700 Estero Blvd.,Fort myers Beach between Big Carlos Passand New Pass and 10.5 miles west of Interstate 75 on exit 116

Activities include shelling, swimming, picnicking, boating,and sunbathing, as well as canoeing/Kayaking,hiking, bicycling,and wildlife viewing,Amoung the wildlife of the park are West Indian manatees,bottlenose dolphins,marsh rabbits and over 49 bird species,including roseate spoonbills,osprey.Snowy egret,bals eagles,and american Kestrel.Black Island has woodpeckers,hawks,owls and warblers.Amenities include a two mile long beach on lovers Key Black island has over five miles of multiuse trails; bicycle,canoe,and kayak rentals,gazebo,pinis areas.boat ramp,and two playgrounds. The park is open from 8:00 am till sundown yesr around