Captiva News

Cheap flights from West Michigan to nearby Fort Myers played a role, as did the great rate - a rare $850 a week in mid-April for our two-bedroom condo with waterfront view, tennis court and pool.

Tarpon Bay Construction announced today that they have moved their offices to 1845 Monte Vista St.

On Wednesday, FineMark National Bank & Trust opened its first location outside of Southwest Florida in Palm Beach.

Florida's Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, who made stops at the Edison-Ford Winter Estates and a school during his visit to Fort Myers this week, also worked into his schedule a fundraiser on Captiva - where one major past supporter's name was conspicuously absent.

Larry McColl of Fort Myers buys a ticket to park at Bonita Beach on Wednesday. / Marc Beaudin/news-press.com * Lee County's parking stickers are valid at Bonita Beach Access 1 and 10, Bowditch Point on Fort Myers Beach, Bowman's Beach on Sanibel and Turner Beach on Captiva.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was nominated for nine Carbonell Awards, including Best Musical Production and Best Actor in a Musical for John Pinto Jr.

Travelers who book between January 19 and February 2, 2012 can trade the 20 degree chills for 20% off rates on stays through April 1, 2012.