A windsurfer found himself in perilous waters on Tuesday after being swept a mile offshore in Fort Myers by strong storms, resulting in a rescue by deputies.

If you are a long time resident or visitor to Sanibel, most likely you know about Brazilian pepper, while those with less ...

The South is home to some of the finest stretches of sand and coastal communities in the country. Here are our readers' ...

The new $90M Lee County bridge will replace the current span, but have more navigation clearance for boats and a lifespan of ...

Sanibel Captiva Trust Co. will host a seminar on Florida residency, domicile status and estate planning March 27.

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In the wake of disastrous tropical storms, these three Florida Gulf Coast beaches and towns have rebuilt. And they're ...

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.

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) will host the ClimateMusic Project on March 13 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the ...

UF scientist Mike Allen said that while red tide is a natural phenomenon, human factors are exacerbating the problem.

SS United States is set to become the world's biggest artificial reef in Florida's Gulf. Southwest Florida has it's own ...

The best things to do this weekend and beyond in SW FL, including Disney on Ice and the "World's Largest Bounce House." ...