What They're Saying About Sanibel: Internet Buzz

It's both entertaining and interesting to read what other people are writing about Sanibel Island. There are several Island residents and Island property and business owners who have blogs on the Island and they post with regularity regarding things to do and see. There are several more who write up close and personal accounts of their daily activities on the Island. And then there is the accidental Sanibel Island blogger who just happens to be on Island for a vacation, or perhaps a conference, who weighs in describing their impressions and experiences.


It never fails to amaze me that so many people can experience such different things given the small size of the Island. And there is always something to be learned.

For instance, with the atypically cool weather in January, there was some damage done to some Island guests' holiday. And, of course, there was some damage done to the Island creatures.

Despite the demise of a good number of snook, I was relieved to read that there was a silver lining in that particular cloud as Sandy Ramseth and Rob Corsica reported in their blog on January 29th: "But, one positive note in the “circle of life” is that the birds are having a feast on the dead fish, which is also thought to be keeping them alive in these chilly temps by eating more. And so life goes...."

And I liked this post, too, by Nicki Krawczyk on Booking Buddy:

"South Beach it isn't: Sweet little Sanibel Island mixes southern Florida sand and surf with sleepy vacation village charm. Take advantage of this adorable islet's natural seaborne bounty with a guided porpoise excursion, a mollusk-laden meal, and a stroll through one of nature's very best souvenir shops."

And then there was this introduction of Sanibel on Beach Vacation Rental Scout that reviewed one of the houses in our program: "You feel the difference the minute you “land” on Sanibel Island Florida. No bland big box stores or could-be-anywhere chains. No theme park hype. In fact, more than half of Sanibel Island Florida is preserved as J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge so the “characters” you’ll see kayaking the bayous or biking the five-mile Wildlife Drive are the real deal: alligators, otters, bald eagles and wading birds, including the Roseate Spoonbill."

Browsing the web and looking for Sanibel impressions and experiences is one good way to get to know the Island. It's easy, it's free and it's fun!