Chelle Koster Walton, Contributor, Travel Some people think of Sanibel and its quirky little sister island, Captiva ... Sanibel has better shelling on its beaches; quirkier Captiva is known ...

Leatherback sea turtles are the giants of the sea turtle world and grow to the size of small car. They rarely nest on ...

Pronounced mat la SHAY, this may be the most theorized-about place name in the county, but far as we know, there was no Mr.

Sea turtle season doesn't start until May 1, but a female leatherback crawled onto Vanderbilt Beach and laid a nest, the first historic account of this massive species laying eggs on this beach.

"So this is our second one on one of the main beaches," Toro said ... sea turtle nested on Sanibel in Lee County, and the species has nested on that island in years past. "Ask me if I'm jealous ...

The coastal, pristine barrier islands that are now Lovers Key State Park on the Gulf Coast in Southwest Florida once were slated for development.

The sun was rising over Hickory Island, and I was completely alone. I finally caught a wave, and as I sped toward the sandy beaches ... Opinion Coastal areas from Sanibel to Marco Island are ...

Cape Coral, Lover's Key, Bonita Beach as well as the island of Sanibel and Captiva, are other popular beaches and are located a quick drive away. For freshwater fishing, try your luck in the ...

Mayors from six South Pinellas beach Cities and Towns addressed the public at the 2025 State of the Beaches Mayor's Town Hall ...