After being hammered by hurricanes the last few years, SW Florida is rebounding and the recognition for beaches is a testament to the recovery.

Vacations are meant to be relaxing, and Captiva Island, a tiny five-mile-long island in Southwest Florida has fully embraced that sentiment. Everything about the under-the-radar destination encourages ...

With the start of sea turtle nesting season, the Captiva Erosion Prevention District (CEPD) reminded the public that the island’s beaches serve as important nesting habitat from May 1 through Oct. 31.

Even before the pandemic forced many to be wary of crowds and seek refuge in natural, spacious destinations, Captiva Island, with its population of less than 200 residents, has long been a place to ...

On the way to Captiva Beach, you see sign after sign reminding people to speak up and nourish the beach. “We love it. We come here every year and enjoy every minute of it,” said one beachgoer. “Our ...

These Southwest Florida beaches are known for incredible shelling, where Gulf currents and tides bring rare seashells ...

Nearly two years later, the recovery efforts from Hurricane Ian continue on Captiva Beach. People WINK News spoke with said it’s a work in progress since Hurricane Ian, but they are hopeful as more ...

Six years ago, on my first visit to Sanibel and Captiva Islands on Florida’s Gulf Coast, I basked under the sun on its powdery white sand beaches. I also catered to my cravings with locally caught ...

Southern Living magazine ranked the top 50 beach towns in the South based on a reader survey. A total of 19 Florida beaches ...