Surrounded by the beautiful warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Sanibel & Captiva Islands are a boater's paradise. While our waters are enjoyed by many from all over the world, our local fishermen and sailors respect the tides, markers and their charts. With multiple sand bars and shallow sea grass beds, these waters can make navigation tricky.

I recently found this photo and it reminds me of how some people make a big difference in the lives of many! When I agreed to help Island's Night by coordinating the Little League players to come in uniform and sing the National Anthem on the field, I had no idea it would be the last for Mr. Bailey.

Hundreds of runners will gather at 7:30am at the Sanibel Community House to run 10K. All proceeds will benefit F.I.S.H. of Sanibel. F.I.S.H. stands for "Friends in Service Here".

Centrally located on Periwinkle Way, F.I.S.H. accepts donations of food and many other items which can be used by island families in need.

Please help us spread the good news! Sanibel and Captiva Islands continue to remain unspoiled and in top condition. Last week NOAA released reports that the oil from the BP Deep Horizon spill is not projected to come near Sanibel and Captiva Islands! According to NOAA's latest reports, there is less than a one percent chance of any oil reaching our island beaches.

Photo Courtesy of Kyle Sweet, Sanctuary Golf Course Superintendent

Kiwanis Coupon Books are HERE! From April 13, 2010 to December 18th, 2010 you can enjoy a BUY ONE GET ONE FREE ENTREE at 26 different Sanibel and Captiva area dining locations. The Diner's Delight coupon books only cost $30/each and pay for themselves quickly! If you would like to purchase one, contact Eric Pfeifer or any local Kiwanis member. Your contribution, through the purchase of this book, will help the Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club continue its program to establish a perpetual educational trust account for Sanibel High School graduates interested in continued education.

The Sanibel Fields were busy Saturday March 6th as the first Tee Ball players of the season crowded the fields. What they didn't know was that this day would mark the end of an era. Coach Marty, would be doing his famous "Turtle" stretch for last time that day and saying farwell to the game and the kids after 25 years of coaching.

Living Sanibel is a must have for any Sanibel & Captiva Island resident or visitor who loves the nature that surrounds us. "Living Sanibel" or as my daughter refers to it "Sanibel Alive" is truly a labor of love.

Authored by Charlie Sobczak, a local Author, Fishing Expert, fellow Realtor and Friend, "Living Sanibel" is the most comprehensive book of it's kind to date. For any nature lover, one would need to carry several guides to encompass the chapters included in Charlie's newest book. The photography alone is reason enough to add this book to your collection.

Yes, it's that time of year again when shell collectors gather from around the world to display some of the most extraordinary collections of univalves and bivalves (sea shells). Why Sanibel Island? Sanibel is one of the World's best shelling beaches because of the number of species of shells that our surrounding waters support.