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The Island Cow: a Family-type Place That Just Keeps Growing

Jan 26, 2018 10:31AM ● By Kevin

An island tradition for 17 years, The Island Cow has become a destination in itself for both visitors and locals of Sanibel Island.

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Lighthouse Cafe Enters 29th Year in Business This Year

Dec 28, 2017 09:19PM ● By Kevin

The long-time Sanibel staple offers a varied menu of bistro style items including homemade soups, salads, ribs, chicken, pasta, prime rib au jus, burgers, shrimp and fresh fish.

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Congress Jewelers to Host Inventor of 'Princess Cut' Diamond in February

Dec 19, 2017 01:14PM ● By Kevin

The third-generation, family business on Sanibel Island is hosting many icons in the business as the New Year kicks off. Read about them all inside.

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Whitney's Bait & Tackle Celebrates 5 Years in Business

Dec 11, 2017 09:39PM ● By Kevin

The full-service, Sanibel bait and tackle shop offers a plethora of products and services, such as rod/reel repair/building, rentals, hand-tied flies, lures, plugs and expert advice.

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Bailey's General Store: The Island's Family Owned-and-operated General Store Since 1899

Dec 01, 2017 01:40PM ● By Kevin

We caught up with Callaway, Baillie and Dane Johnson, who help run the long-standing community staple, Bailey's General Store.

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Sanibel's Blue Giraffe Celebrates 1 Year Under New Ownership

Nov 20, 2017 01:07PM ● By Kevin

The "hidden gem" at Periwinkle Place is earning rave reviews on the web after new ownership took over in October 2016.

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Good Seasons: Eating and shopping offer opportunities for connecting

Oct 25, 2017 06:03PM

Setting aside time to eat together in celebration (whether in the house or out) provides the opportunity to appreciate food and strengthen friendships.

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Yummy in Your Tummy! Some of us wait a year for a delicious holiday treat, gear up now

Oct 25, 2017 05:41PM

We’ve made a short list of select bakeries in Southwest Florida that bring us delish holiday goodies.

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Heading for the Blue Zone: Local farmers markets join project to encourage healthier lifestyles

Oct 25, 2017 01:41PM

Local Roots Farmers Markets in Lee County recently became a Blue Zones Recognized organization, part of a global movement that encourages communities to implement healthful mindsets & habits

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Florida’s Creative Class: Their Work Helps Drive the Economy, Thousands of Jobs at Stake

Aug 28, 2017 12:43PM ● By Kevin

In Lee County alone, the creative class produces $140 million in annual activity—supporting thousands of jobs and generating some $18.8 million in government revenues.

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