Cheap flights from West Michigan to nearby Fort Myers played a role, as did the great rate - a rare $850 a week in mid-April for our two-bedroom condo with waterfront view, tennis court and pool.
Archive for January, 2012
Sanibel Island, Fla., a natural attraction
Sunday, January 29th, 2012Tarpon Bay Construction, A Fort Myers Remodeling Contractor, Moves Offices
Monday, January 23rd, 2012Tarpon Bay Construction announced today that they have moved their offices to 1845 Monte Vista St.
Some local banks get a tad bolder
Sunday, January 22nd, 2012On Wednesday, FineMark National Bank & Trust opened its first location outside of Southwest Florida in Palm Beach.
Parker on Politics: Sen. Nelson ally now with the other side
Saturday, January 21st, 2012Florida's Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, who made stops at the Edison-Ford Winter Estates and a school during his visit to Fort Myers this week, also worked into his schedule a fundraiser on Captiva - where one major past supporter's name was conspicuously absent.
Some still dissatisfied with Bonita Beach parking, policies
Saturday, January 21st, 2012Larry McColl of Fort Myers buys a ticket to park at Bonita Beach on Wednesday. / Marc Beaudin/news-press.com * Lee County's parking stickers are valid at Bonita Beach Access 1 and 10, Bowditch Point on Fort Myers Beach, Bowman's Beach on Sanibel and Turner Beach on Captiva.
Maltz Jupiter Theatre snares 25 Carbonell nominations
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was nominated for nine Carbonell Awards, including Best Musical Production and Best Actor in a Musical for John Pinto Jr.
Set Your Sets on Sanibel Harbour
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012Travelers who book between January 19 and February 2, 2012 can trade the 20 degree chills for 20% off rates on stays through April 1, 2012.
Sanibel and Captiva Islands
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012If you find yourself traveling to southwest Florida, you MUST make time to visit Sanibel and Captiva Island .
Something to celebrate
Saturday, January 7th, 2012Italian-style stone archways lead guests past the cerulean pool and down a stately, palm-lined corridor as they make their way into the courtyard at Castello Del Oceano.
Cold snap not enough to rid waters of toxic red tide
Thursday, January 5th, 2012We're still feeling the effects of toxic red tide. Cold weather can slow the growth of the algae, and even kill it.