If all goes according to plan, Sanibel Island will be welcoming two new restaurants in November. Brian and Elke Podlasek, owners of The Island Cow, and The Mad Hatter owners Max and Bridget Kolshak ...

Brian Podlasek has always had a fondness for lighthouses. “It started when I was a kid growing up in south Boston,” said the owner of the Magic Bus and soon-to-be-rebuilt Island Cow on Sanibel. “I ...

Sanibel & Captiva Islands shift marketing focus, aiming for strong tourism season after Hurricane Ian. Majority of businesses ...

The Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce says 72% of available hotel rooms are back, and this time last year they were at just ...

Cheers to Gramma Dot's. After 37 years, the award-winning waterfront gem — one of Sanibel's oldest restaurants — is now serving a full liquor bar. And that’s a very big deal. “It was hard when someone ...

Highly anticipated restaurant openings are about to hit Southwest Florida. Here’s a quick look at this week’s foodie news, including recent openings, closings and a change of ownership. Elvis is back ...

From the ice cream lights to the colorful decor, the Magic Bus is a new ice cream shop that takes you back to simpler days. “I kind of felt like, you know, the island could use something fun after ...

After being devastated by Hurricane Ian, the Kona Kai Motel on Sanibel is back — and better than ever. The motel, which ...

With new tariffs set to take effect on produce imports from Mexico, restaurant owners on Sanibel are preparing for yet another hurdle—rising food costs. Donald Trump Gives DOGE Update as Elon Musk ...