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Your Pocket Guide to Sanibel & Captiva Islands

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Cover painting by Perry Thompson

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Florida Keepsake’s, LLCPO Box 2492Key West, FL 33045floridakeepsakes@gmail.com305-509-3172Publisher: Joyce Craul

Cover art by Perry Thompson

Periwinkle Place Shopping Center2075 Periwinkle Way, Suite 24 • Sanibel Island, Florida 33957239.395.2220 • 877.695.1588 • SanibelDaySpa.comMM# 2782

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J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge

www.fws.gov/refuge/jn_ding_darling/

A trip to J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wild-life Refuge will complete your vacation with approximately 2,800 acres are designated as a Federal Wilderness Area. Take your camera and get that amazing wildlife photo to remember your vacation trip.

Photo credit by Thompson Marketing

Calendar of events 2017/2018

Dec 1. Sanibel Luminary Holiday Stroll. Sanibel Island. 5:30 - 9pm.www.sanibel-captiva.orgDec 2. Captiva Luminary Festival. Captiva Island. 5:30 - 9pm.www.sanibel-captiva.orgDec 24. Santa’s Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise to Picnic Island. Departs“G” dock at Port Sanibel Marina. 14341 Port Comfort Road, Fort Myers.10am - 11:45am. www.adventureinparadiseinc.comDec 24. Christmas Eve Sunset Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise. Departs “G”dock at Port Sanibel Marina. 14341 Port Comfort Road, Fort Myers.4:45pm - 6:15pm. www.adventureinparadiseinc.comDec 25. Christmas Day Service at St. Michael and All Angels EpiscopalChurch. 2304 Periwinkle Way. 10:30am - 11:30am

Feb 3. Under The Sea. 6pm - 9:30pm. The Bailey-Matthews NationalShell Museum will celebrate its annual fundraising evening Under theSea. 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road. www.shellmuseum.orgFeb 9. Don & Lillian Stokes Birding Tour “Ding” Darling. J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. 7:30pm-10am.dingdarlingsociety.org

Jan 10. Ribbon Cutting - Bridget Vandenburgh Interiors Inc.5-6:30pm. 1633 Periwinkle Way, Suite C.Jan 10. Twilight Talk: All About Francis Bailey, and island pioneer.4-8pm. Sanibel Community House. 2173 Periwinkle Way.Jan 29. Sanibel Public LIbrary Event - Authors Series. Ticketed Event.7pm - 9pm. Sanibel Community House. 2173 Periwinkle Way. www.sanlib.org/Jan 31. The Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel HistoricalMuseum & Village present “The Bridge That Connects: where thingscome and go”. All about Blind Pass. South Seas Resort. 5:30-7:30pm

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Mar 1-3. 81st Annual Shell Festival. Sanibel Community House.2173 Periwinkle Way. www.sanibelcommunityhouse.netMar 4. 5th Annual Go F.I.S.H. Celebration. 5:30pm - 10pm.The Sanctuary Golf Club. www.�shofsancap.org/Mar 11. Octifest. Causeway Island A. www.octifest.orgMar 16,17. Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club Annual Arts & Crafts Fair.Sanibel Community House. 2173 Periwinkle Way. www.sanibelcaptivalions.orgMar 31. SCCF Beer in the Bushes. 6pm - 10pm. SCCF Nature Center.3333 San-Cap Road. www.sccf.org

Apr 1. Easter Egg Hunt & Dolphin Cruise. 10am - 11:30am. Departs“G” dock at Port Sanibel Marina. 14341 Port Comfort Road, Fort Myers.239-472-8443Apr 8. 18th Annual SanCap Cares Bene�t for Golisano Children’sHospital. 6pm-9pm. The Sanctuary Golf Club. 2801 Wulfert Road.www.sancapcares.org/Apr 11. Twilight Talk: 55 years after the Causeway. 7pm - 8pm.Twilight talk about the causeway, it’s history and e�ects, 55 yearsafter it was built. Sanibel Community House. 2173 Periwinkle Way.239-472-4648

Feb 10. 6th Annual CHR Mardi Gras. 5:30pm - 9:30pm. The SanibelCommunity House. 2173 Periwinkle Way. sanibelchr.orgFeb 14. Valentines Day Sunset Dolphin Cruise. 5:30pm - 7pm.www.adventureinparadiseinc.comFeb 14. Go Wild for “Ding”. Fundraiser. 5:30pm - 8pm. SanibelCommunity House. 2173 Periwinkle Way. dingdarlingsociety.orgFeb 17,18. Sanibel Captiva Rotary Club’s 35th Annual Art & Craft Fair.Sanibel Community House. 2173 Periwinkle Way.Feb 19. Village Gala: Footprints in the Sand. 6pm - 10pm.Sanibel Community House. 2173 Periwinkle Way. 239-472-4648

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Go Paddle

The shallow waters of Pine Island Sound offer paddlers the opportunity to explore and enjoy the natural environment and abundant wildlife surrounding Sanibel and Captiva Islands. Manatees, dolphins,

roseate spoonbills and soaring ospreys can all be seen up close on a kayak, canoe or paddle board. Stand up paddle boarding, one of the fastest growing sports, is also available on Sanibel and Captiva.

Paddling is for all ages and skill levels from novice to expert. Wildlife guides, instructors, and equipment delivery is all part of the paddling experience on the islands. Grab a paddle and start exploring!

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Go Shelling

Sanibel and Captiva Islands, known as one of the best shelling beaches in the world. It is no wonder that we have such an incredible abundance and variety of shells.

If you don’t know the difference between a Lighting Whelk, Scal-lop, or Coquina...there are many shelling guides available to help you find some of the most sought after shells on our shores. If you are fortunate enough to find the greatly prized Junonia, tradition dictates you must have a photo taken of you and your shell for the local paper.

There are a variety of marinas which offer “shelling cruises” to nearby barrier islands. Sea shells are the perfect vacation souvenir.

Calico Scallop

Lightning Whelk Egg Cases

Horse ConchThe Seashells of

Sanibel & Captiva

Lightning Whelk

Pear Whelk

Crown Conch

Nutmeg

Scotch Bonnet

Lettered Olive

One-Tooth Simnia

ChestnutTurban

Tampa Top Snail

Coffee Bean Trivia

CayenneKeyhole Limpet

Colorful Moon Snail

Fargo Worm Snail

Florida Worm Snail

Shark Eye

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Broad-Ribbed Carditid

Rose Petal TellinPurplish Semele

Florida Prickly Cockle

Painted Egg Cockle

Calico Scallop

Bay Scallop

Lightning Pitar

Alternate Tellin

Buttercup Lucine

Atlantic Fig Snail

Sunray Venus

Pointed Venus

Turkey Wing

Ponderous Ark

True Tulip

Horse Conch

Saw-Tooth Pen Shell

Rough Pen

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Banded Tulip

CayenneKeyhole Limpet

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Atlantic Giant Cockle

West Indian False Cerith

Flyspeck Cerith

Dark Cerith

Costate Horn Snail

Ladder Horn Snail

Boring Turret Snail

Brown-Bank Wentletrap

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Wentletrap

Rose Murex

Pitted Murex

Lace Murex

Sharp-Rib Drill

Gulf Oyster

Drill

Tampa Drill

Tinted Cantharus

Ribbed Cantharus

Apple Murex

Junonia

Alphabet Cone

American Carrier Snail

Florida Fighting Conch

White Slipper

Snail

White Baby Ear

Spotted Slipper

Snail

Atlantic Slipper

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Open Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE PARKING

239-395-2233

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Florida Fighting Conch

Where do shells come from? Mollusks, of course! Visit and discover more about these amazing creatures—such as this Florida Fighting Conch—and the beautiful shells they create.

3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd.Sanibel Island, FL 33957

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IMPORTANT NUMBERSPolice/Non-Emergency ..............................239-472-3111Fire Department ........................................239-472-5525

Hospital & Urgent CareLee Memorial Hospital ..............................239-343-2000San-Cap Medical Center ...........................239-472-0700

AirportSW Florida International Airport ............239-590-4800

Limo, Taxi & Airport ServiceSanibel Taxi ................................................239-472-4160Sanibel Double D .......................................239-472-3458

ChurchesSanibel Congregational United Church of Christ .........................239-472-0497St. Isabel Catholic Church .........................239-472-2763St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church ..239-472-2173Bat Yam-Temple of the Islands .................239-395-1432Captiva Chapel by the Sea .........................239-472-1646First Church of Christ, Scientist ...............239-472-8684Sanibel Community Church .....................239-472-2684

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Captiva Island

When people recall their trips to the beach, it usually brings a smile to their face and takes them back to a

happy place.

With a five mile stretch of beach, Captiva Island offers beachcombers the opportunity to create life-long memories of a vacation well spent.

Some of us like to sit on the beach, listen to the waves, feel the breeze in our hair and the sand between our toes...And to some, that is enough.

For others exploring Captiva’s many restaurants and unique shops provide a casual and relaxing time. Whatever your definition of play, fun, relaxation or inspiration is...Captiva Island is the place where memories are created.

Photo credit by Thompson Marketing

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Sanibel & Captiva Island Beaches

Sanibel Causeway Beaches19931 Sanibel Causeway Road, Sanibel Island

Lighthouse Point & Fishing Pier1 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island

Gulfside City Park/Algiers Beach2001 Algiers Lane, Sanibel Island

West Gulf Beach Access7 access points past the end of the bike trail on West Gulf

Bowman’s Beach1700 Bowman’s Beach Road, Sanibel Island

Turner Beach17200 Captiva Drive, Captiva Island

Alison Hagerup Beach Park14790 Captiva Drive, Captiva Island

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Cover Artist Perry Thompson

My paintings are the whispers of the sea, the sand on my feet and the boundless blue skies.

My endless inspiration comes from walking the pristine sandy white beaches each with a story

to be told.

“Day Break”Monotype watercolor on

plexiglas plate

“Emerald Waters”Monotype watercolor on

plexiglas plate

Perry’s monotype paintings are displayed at 2 Islands Gallery located at Chadwick’s Square

Captiva Island. www.2islandsgallery.com

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Chadwick’s Square Captiva Island 239.472.7633 www.2islandsgallery.com

10:00 to 6:00 Mon.-Sun.

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2 Islands Gallery is a whimsical fun place to shop for fabulous one of a kind items created by local artists. We feature a large

selection of custom made jewelry, pottery, island paintings, artful clothing, handbags, decorative

baskets, painted silk scarfs, island ceramics, infrared photography, mermaids,

note cards, prints and more.

Clay figure with driftwoodby Diane Nicastro