Southern Lady

Waterfront Escapes: Sanibel and Captiva Islands

On tiny Captiva Island and its big sister, Sanibel, highlights take shape as simple pleasures: crouching for a calico clam shell, driving without meeting a single traffic light, and digging into a good book with your toes in the sand. Mangrove forests and untouched beaches, plus a small community with a huge heart for preservation, sustain the area’s continued appeal as an escape from modern hubbub.

“I always tell people that what worked in 1960 still works

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